This book confronts myths about gay and lesbian youth and explores their real experiences of coming out. The research for the book was conducted at the Horizons lesbian and gay social service agency in Chicago, Illinois. Chapter 1 takes a historical look at homosexuality and proposes a new theory of gay and lesbian development to explain a…

Argues that gay and lesbian administrators and teachers should be judged on their character and performance, not on their sexual orientation. (PKP)

Proposes conceptual models for work discrimination and discrimination coping strategies pertaining to lesbian, gay, and bisexual workers. The work discrimination model includes three dimensions (formal vs. informal, potential vs. encountered, and perceived vs. real), and the coping strategies model outlines methods that deal with potential and…

Describes certain characteristics of lesbian, gay, and bisexual students and the needs they have in common with all college students. Recommends strategies and curricular ideas for faculty who want to improve the quality of their teaching for all students with regard to issues of sexual orientation. (EV)

Describes and evaluates a workshop developed to enhance the expertise of service providers who work with gay and lesbian adolescents. (Author)

A counselor training seminar on sexual orientation is presented in this article. The seminar incorporated popular songs, readings, and class discussion to increase awareness of sexual identity development, stereotypes, and counseling interventions for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients. Results of evaluations suggest that the seminar had a…

Teachers attended an inservice presentation on gay and lesbian education in elementary schools. Educators followed focused discussion guidelines established by the National Issues Forums Institute and presented the issue from three perspectives: a biological, religious, and societal and lifestyle approach. Although no consensus was reached,…

School-based harassment and violence toward students perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender has been successfully confronted in educational systems across the U.S. A sampling of these programs and linked supportive organizations is presented. Three harassment-reduction programs are described in detail. Program-development and…

Oberlin College's alumni association group for gay and lesbian alumni provides a case study in setting up new affiliates. Comprehensive and practical guidelines that any interested alumni group can follow are needed. Groups that develop around sensitive issues raise the toughest questions for alumni administrators. (MLW)

Discusses the development of a unique support-therapy group, composed of a mix of gay/lesbian/bisexual persons and cofacilitated by heterosexual counselors. Describes the structure of the group as well as the developmental implications of such a group for both participants and counselors. (Author/RB)

Describes how two schools have made themselves more open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Recommends that schools develop policies that protect students, train teachers and counselors in suicide- and violence prevention, provide support groups for straight and gay students, make information available in school libraries, and…

Examines an educational workshop at Metropolitan State University, which seeks to increase inclusion, acceptance, respect, and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) students. Discusses how the program considers situations unique to GLBT students and educates faculty and staff about GLBT issues. (GCP)

Argues that gay issues should be recognized and discussed in schools, and cites the killing of Matthew Shepard as an example of hatred perpetuated through ignorance. Outlines the need for straight allies to stand up for gay students whenever they can, and suggests ways straight teachers can show their gay colleagues that they are sensitive to the…

This handbook is designed to guide faculty and administrators in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) college students. It brings together the varied viewpoints of people concerned with providing appropriate services to LGBT students on college campuses. The book's 42 chapters discuss topics of special interest for faculty…

Increasingly, gay and lesbian college students are pressuring institutions to bring their practices more in line with their rhetoric in such areas as Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) eligibility, curricular reform for inclusion of gay and lesbian studies, and improvement in the campus environment for these students. (MSE)