Mission and Membership

Why we're here

We represent the diverse community of Gay & Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender faculty and staff of Montclair State University.

One mission of Montclair State University is to establish a community where diversity is welcomed, encouraged, and supported. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender individuals are part of that diversity. There is a need to foster understanding and outreach about our lives and concerns in order to reduce fear, prejudice, and discrimination.
Recognizing this need, the Gay & Lesbian Faculty & Staff Association [GLFSA] seeks to:

• Foster a safe and comfortable environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered students, faculty and staff.
• Educate the University community about the lives & concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered individuals.
• Provide positive role models of openly Gay & Lesbian faculty & staff as a support system for other Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender faculty, staff & students.Aadvocate for and faciltiate the inclusion of Lesbian & Gay Bisexual & Transgender lives & concerns in academic pursuits such as research, curriculum development, & cultural programming.
• Advocate for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender issues within the structure of the University, e.g., University policy and personnel issues.
• Create a forum to respond to issues of concern to Lesbians & Gays in the wider community.

Our Coordinator

Gilbert Zickin

Our Program and Services

• Safe Place Program
• Same-sex advocacy
• Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Campus Events
• Montclair High School Outreach
• National Coming Out Day
• New Faculty Program
• Psychological Services & Wellness Center Liaison

Montclair State Clubs/Organizations and Department Affiiation

• Bias Response Task Force
• Equity & Diversity
• LGBT Center
• President's Commission on Affirmative Action and Diversity (PCAAD)
• SPECTRUMS