LGBTQ Student Resource Center Services and Resources
Services are a collection of resources provided by MSP or other entities on or off-campus. Services come in several form: list of social service organizations, web based, electronic, and audio resources. These services are provided to assist students in finding the services or tools they need to be successful at Indiana State University. The list is to be seen as a starting point for most student questions.
The resources listed below are not a complete listing of the internal and external resources available to students. If you are unable to find an answer to your question(s), please do not hesitate to visit MSP on the 7th floor of the Hulman Memorial Student Union or email us atISU-MSP@indstate.edu/student-affairs/msp, you can even call us at (812) 237-2877.
Suggested Book and Video Suggested Reading List
In Need of Support?
Discrimination or sexually motivated instances on the campus of Indiana State University need to be reported to very specific departments on campus. This is just to ensure that ISU follows requirements set up by the Department of Education to improve campus safety. If you feel comfortable sharing to a specific ISU employee there is no reason why you cannot approach them and have that conversation. However, it is important that you are aware that sometimes employees need to report specific situations or get guidance from those more knowledgeable to better help you.
The Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office supports the university by providing expert advice, education, and services which ensure the university's compliance with all applicable federal, state, and university equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and civil rights laws, regulations, and policies. If possible, please start with the Title IX Officer, Dr. Leah Reynolds at Leah.reynolds@indstate.edu.
Name Change Process
A student is able to change their "legal" name through legal documentation (court order) by presenting documentation to the Office of Registration and Records. Your "legal" name is the one recognized by the federal government (i.e. social security card, passport, etc.) and the State of Indiana. Your "legal" name is the one reflected in your official academic records. Please note that you will be required to supply supporting documentation to change your "legal" name. Accepted forms of documentation include a: certified copy of marriage license, divorce decree or dissolution decree, certified copy of Certificate of Name Change, current passport, current driver's license, military ID or social security card. Please print and return a completed Request for Change of Name / Gender form to the Office of Registration and Records, Parsons Hall, Room 009, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809.
Preferred Name
Students may use a “preferred” first name and/or salutation that differs from their “legal” name within certain campus systems. This is permissible whether or not their name has been changed legally. This is permissible if the ‘preferred” first name is not being used for the purpose of misrepresentation. The “legal” name will continue to be used in all University-related systems and documents that require a verified legal name. Please contact Registration and Records if you have questions regarding either process.
On-Campus
- Center for Student Success
- Counseling Center
- Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office
- Equal Opportunity and Title IX Reporting Form
- It's On Blue Training Sexual Harassment Training Module
- Misconduct Against Persons
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Procedures for Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaints
- Student Complaint Procedures
- Student Conduct and Integrity Office
- Student Counseling Center
- Student Health Promotion
- UAP – ISU Health Center
Local
- Addiction Center - Terre Haute, Indiana
- GayIndyNOW
- GLBT Organizations
- Hamilton Center, Inc. – Affirming Services
- Mediation Services In Indiana
- PFLAG Indianapolis (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
- Planned Parenthood
- The Rainbow Book - Vigo County Services Edition
Please conduct your own research on the resources/services listed below. Indiana State University is not recommending the use of any of the resources or services. We are providing this partial list as a guide or starting point for you to discover sources that you may need while at Indiana State. We strongly suggest that you research any web based resource/service before agreeing to provide any personal or financial information.
External – Web Based
Ally Information
- 5 Tips for Being an Ally Video
- Ally's Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans-HRC
- Answers to Your Questions About Transgender People, Gender Identity and Gender Expression
- Bullying and Bias Prevention Resources
- Cisgender Privilege
- Genderbread Person
- Heterosexual Privileges
- Identifying and Responding to Bias
- Kinsey Scale Research
- LGBTQ Spiritual Resources
- LGBTQ Symbols
- LGBTQ Terminology
- PFLAG
- Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students
- So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies' Need to Know
- Straight for Equality
- The Trans Advocate
- Tips for Allies of Transgender People Unofficial Kinsey Scale Test
- You as an Ally
Bisexual
Coming Out
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out for African Americans
- A Straight Guide to LGBT Americans
- Be Yourself
- Bullying and Bias Prevention Resources
- Empty Closets - Online Forum
- Faith in Our Families
- GLBT National Help Center
- Guía de Recursos Para Salir Del Clóset
- Guide to Issues Facing LGBT Americans
- Know Your Rights
- LAMBDA Legal
- Living Openly in Your Place of Worship
- Our Daughters Our Sons
- Out & Equal
- Religion and Coming Out Issues for African Americans
- Religion and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
- Religion and Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
- Tips for Coming Out as Asexual
- Trevor Project – Coming Out as You
- Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
Greek Letter Organizations
Health and Wellness
- Coalition for LGBT Awareness Health and HIV/AIDS Resources
- Drug Addiction and Abuse in the LGBTQ Community
- Indiana Transgender Network (counseling, medical, support, advocacy, etc.)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- LGBTQ Addiction Guide
- LGBTQ Mental Health
- Trans Health
Legal
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- Lambda Legal
- National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
- The LGBT Bar
Political
- Equality Federation
- Human Rights Campaign
- National LGBTQ Task Force
- Sylvia Rivera Law Project
- Victory Fund
Scholarships / Financial Aid
- 30 LGBTQ Scholarships for Higher Education
- FinAid the Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
- Point Foundation the National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
- Safe School Coalition LGBT Scholarships and Grants Directories
The More You Know!
- A Survey of LGBT Americans
- Anti-Violence Project
- Asexual Explorations
- Campus Pride
- CenterLink
- COLAGE
- College Guide for LGBTQ Students
- GMHC
- GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Resource List
- Guide to Bullying and Cyberbullying
- InterPride
- Know Your Rights -Transgender and Gender Nonconforming
- LGBTQ Professional Organizations
- LGBTQ Student Guide
- Local/State/National Organizations
- Matthew Shepard Foundation
- Movement Advancement Project
- National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)
- National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
- The Williams Institute
Transgender
- A Transgender Advocate's Guide to Updating and Amending School Records – Lambda Legal
- Black Trans Lives
- FAQ About Transgender Students at Colleges and Universities
- Indiana Judicial Branch Self-Service Legal Center – Verified petition for Name Change for an Adult
- Legally Transitioning – for Trans People in Indiana
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National Center for Transgender Equality ID Documents Center
- Sylvia Rivera Law Project
- Trans Policy Clearinghouse
- Trans Women of Color Collective
- Transgender College Student Resource Guide
- Transgender Law Center
- Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
- Transgender Names, Pronoun Usage and Descriptions
- Transgender People and the Social Security Administration
- Transgender Rights Toolkit
- Transgender Visibility: A Guide to Being You
Contact
Hulman Memorial Student Union
7th Floor
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Phone: 812-237-2877
Fax: 812-237-8774
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Resource Center Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM