Training Opportunities

Each of these trainings is offered throughout the Fall and Winter semesters and are open to all OU students, staff, and faculty. Additionally, each training is available to any student organization or campus office/staff by request. Email [email protected] or call us at (248) 370-4333 to request a training.

SAFE on Campus Training

Students, Administrators and Faculty for Equality (SAFE) on Campus empowers students, staff and faculty to provide support to LGBTQ+ colleagues at Oakland University. Training includes sexual orientation versus gender identity, defining LGBTQ+, includes group activities, campus resources, and guidance on making referrals. SAFE on Campus training is a 90 minute program. 

Trans 101

Trans 101 helps OU students, staff, and faculty fill knowledge gaps and address misconceptions about transgender, nonbinary and other related gender identities. Participants will learn tools to affirm and support trans & nonbinary people, to better understand trans & nonbinary experiences, and how to advocate for a more gender-inclusive world. Trans 101 can be presented in 60 or 90 minutes.

Pronouns 101

Pronouns 101 is a new training opportunity which focuses on using pronouns in daily life, and the importance of using appropriate pronouns for all people. Participants will practice using he/him/hers, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/hirs, ze/zir/zirs, ey/em/eir, and xe/xem/xyr(s) pronouns. Pronouns 101 is a 60 minute program.

Exploring Your Gender Identity

Exploring Your Gender Identity provides OU students, staff, and faculty an opportunity to learn about the concepts of gender identity and gender expression through self-exploration. This training includes guided reflections and group discussions. Exploring Your Gender Identity is a 60-90 minute program.

Specialized Trainings

Additional training programs may be developed in consultation with student organizations or campus offices. These trainings will focus on the specific needs of the group, and can cover any LGBTQ+ related topic. Some previous examples include Trans & Nonbinary Health Care Experiences, Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classrooms, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Club/Intramural Sports.