Queer & Trans Advocacy in the Community College

Joshua Moon Johnson, American River CollegeEmilie Mitchell, Cosumnes River CollegeLemuel W. Watson, Kinsey Institute, Indiana University

• Foreword.Acknowledgement.Chapter 1. An Introduction to Queer and Trans Advocacy in the Community College.Chapter 2. Historical Context and Perspectives for LGBTQ+ Centers/Services.Chapter 3. Identities, Intersections, and Student Support.Chapter 4. Institutionalizing LGBTQ Efforts.Chapter 5. Building Partnerships for Impact.Chapter 6. Practitioners' Voices.Chapter 7. Students' Voices.Chapter 8. Conclusion.References.About the Authors.

Read. This. Book! Our community college LGBTQ+ students are crying out for support and understanding. They want to thrive and succeed at our colleges and we need to develop our capacity to listen, learn and engage with this critical student population." — Lori M. Berquam, Mesa Community College"As President of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA), I see the value Queer and Trans Advocacy in the Community College adds to our call for equity and justice. This is an effective and practical tool for anyone who wants to understand how to be an advocate, accomplice, and ally to our LGBTQ+ family. Written with freshness, honesty, intensity, and power." — Wyman M. Fong, Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA)""I am thrilled to see new research on LGBTQ+ needs on Community Colleges. The number of LGBTQ+ Centers on university campuses have grown over the last 20 years but most colleges do not have LGBTQ+ Centers. This book expands the knowledge, dialogue, and efforts in LGBTQ+ services for students at Community Colleges. It is an exciting new resource for Community Colleges."" — Bruce E. Smail, Indiana University"Queer & Trans Advocacy in the Community College is good old fashion truth telling. An honest critique of the barriers systems impose on people and in particular those from the LGBT+ communities. The call to action is palpable and the guidance actionable. Community Colleges must welcome the challenge and aggressively respond to the pervasive needs of the Queer and Trans communities." — Melanie Dixon, Los Rios Community College District"Queer & Trans Advocacy in the Community College is a ground-breaking book. It offers valuable insights into the challenges that LGBTQ+ community college students face, and it provides concrete suggestions for how colleges can help this vulnerable population achieve their academic and career goals. This should be a must-read for every community college professional who is dedicated to improving the diversity, equity, and inclusion climate at their college." — Erika Endrijonas, Pasadena City College