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Supporting Students in the Margins: Establishing a First-Year Experience for LGBTQA Students
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Dian Squire
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Lauren Norris
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May 10, 2014
Abstract
This paper describes the creation of a comprehensive First-Year Experience program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) students. Background information on First-Year Experience programs, LGBTQA populations, and the benefits of providing this program are described. The authors discuss how to plan and implement this program on other campuses and discuss issues and future considerations for helping campuses meet the needs of special populations
Published Online: 2014-5-10
Published in Print: 2014-5-1
© 2014 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin/Boston
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