Advocate Training is an informative, interactive, fun, and brave space for faculty, staff, and students to become visible advocates for EWU’s LGBTQ+ communities. Advocate Training helps create a more accepting and inclusive environment on EWU’s campuses. Participants who complete Advocate Training receive a placard for each level they complete that indicates they are an affirming person with whom LGBTQ+ folks can connect.
We now offer three different “levels” of our advocate training to provide progressively deeper and complex skill sets and knowledge to support and serve LGBTQ+ students. All trainings are now facilitated through Canvas and provide a blend of synchronous and asynchronous content.
Level 1 Advocates provide basic, informed support when interacting with LGBTQ+ students.
Format:
Synchronous in-person training
Time commitment:
2 hours (approx.)
Learning objectives:
As a result of completing this training, participants will:
- Define common terms and concepts related to serving LGBTQ+ populations.
- Identify at least one (1) state or university policy relevant to LGBTQ+ students.
- Name two strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ students in your role on campus.
Level 2 Advocates are equipped with self-reflection skills and advanced knowledge to better advocate for transgender and gender non-conforming students.
Format:
Synchronous in-person training
Time commitment:
2 hours (approx.)
Learning objectives:
As a result of completing this training, participants will:
- Identify specific terminology and experiences related to transgender and gender nonconforming communities
- Identify at least two relevant laws/policies
- Name two strategies for supporting transgender and gender nonconforming students in your role on campus.
Level 3 Advocates utilize their foundational knowledge of LGBTQ+ populations to identify opportunities for organizational and institutional change and advocate for various LGBTQ+ student groups.
Format:
Synchronous in-person training
Time commitment:
2 hours (approx.)
More information coming soon! We hope to see you in a Level 3 advocate training in the 2023-24 academic year!
Fall 2024 Workshops
Level 1: Only Level 1 workshops are available in the Fall. Available workshops will be posted by September 1!
Trainings by Request
You can also arrange for your team, department, or student organization to participate in a closed training. These are ideal for groups of 4 or more members who want a unique and developmental team building experience. Contact Naite Boham at nboham@ewu.edu to set one up for your group!
