University of Wisconsin-Madison

Academics

Academics

The LGBT Campus Center engages in the University of Wisconsin's philosophy that the student services mission of the University be integrated into the academic mission of the University in order to achieve a holistic approach to student retention and success. The LGBT Campus Center works to further both missions by providing support services to students and academic services to the University community.

One way the LGBT Campus Center provides academic services is through its status as a member of the UW Library System; in addition, the LGBT Campus Center maintains close contact and collaborative relationships with faculty and academic staff.

LGBT Campus Center Library

The LGBT Campus Center became a member of the University Library System during the Summer of 2006. Our collection of volumes are fully searchable and accessible in MadCat, the University's online catalogue. Holdings range from gay and lesbian fiction to up-to-date reference materials on LGBT studies, history, politics, medical issues, people of color and transgender resource materials. During the spring of 2008, the LGBT Campus Center launched its library website.

LGBT Studies Certificate

The LGBT Studies Certificate first enrolled students in the Fall of 2003 and has been the fastest growing Certificate program on campus ever since. The LGBT Studies Certificate is housed in the Women's Studies Program.

George L. Mosse Program in History

The George L. Mosse Program in History, named for the late George L. Mosse, professor of history at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and made possible by his generous gifts to the History departments of the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Hebrew University, the Mosse Program in History focuses on LGBT and Jewish issues in history.

Study Abroad

Large number of LGBT students at the University of Wisconsin study abroad; the LGBT Campus Center works with the University's International Academic Programs to educate LGBT students on issues of health, safety and culture for each country where the University has study abroad opportunities.

University Committee on GLBT Issues

The University Committee on GLBT Issues, compromised of students, faculty and staff appointees, is the University's shared governance committee charged with fostering lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) scholarship and considering concerns about services for and equity toward LGB students, faculty and staff. The Director of the LGBT Campus Center is an ex-officio member of the Committee, and the Committee serves as the de-facto advisory board to the LGBT Campus Center. Initally named the University Committee on LGB Issues, the T was added in 2002.