Resolution on Inclusivity Passed by the Academic Staff Senate August 31, 2004

The Academic Staff Senate approved the following resolution drafted by Dianna Hunter: The Academic Staff Senate of UW-Superior expresses its strong support for the UW-System Inclusivity Initiative on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning people. We represent a diverse staff dedicated to serving a diverse student body. Both include LGBTQ people whose contributions enrich our campus life immeasurably. We recognize that success in contemporary society requires the ability to work with diverse groups of people. We also recognize that LGBTQ people and their contributions to society have become more visible in recent decades and that acceptance and support of LGBTQ people has become a marker of progressive , innovative, and successful organizations. We see the Initiative as supporting the values we affirm, such as fair access, fair benefits, and equitable support aimed at the success of all campus community members. We look forward to working with the Initiative to insure a safe and respectful climate for all staff and students at UW-Superior and in the UW-System.