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Strategic Plan Metrics For The University Of Rhode Island’S Glbt Center Plan July 2010, Joseph A. Santiago, Andrew Winters Jul 2010

Strategic Plan Metrics For The University Of Rhode Island’S Glbt Center Plan July 2010, Joseph A. Santiago, Andrew Winters

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Center

This is the Strategic Plan Metrics for the University of Rhode Island’s GLBT Center Plan July 2010. University of Rhode Island GLBT Center; University service; Joe Santiago; Joseph A Santiago; Andrew Winters; Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Programs and Services; Academic Plan Goal: Ensure a Campus Climate that celebrates differences and creates a rich environment.; Student Affairs Goal 7: Optimize collaboration toward developing a culture that embodies equity and celebrates multiculturalism and inclusion.; Develop collaborative opportunities to address contemporary issues impacting upon LGBTIQQ people and communities on and off campus; Promoting a network of continuing support for LGBTIQQ people and their …


Male-To-Female Transsexual Individuals' Experience Of Clinical Relationships: A Phenomological Study, Karen M. Scarpella Jan 2010

Male-To-Female Transsexual Individuals' Experience Of Clinical Relationships: A Phenomological Study, Karen M. Scarpella

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This phenomenological study was designed to gain insight into male-to-female transsexual clients' experience of clinical relationships. Transsexual clients who enter into a clinical relationship have an experience that is unique due to their transsexual status in society. Their circumstances warrant attention in research due to the following factors: 1) the nature of being transsexual 2) the gate-keeping requirements necessary for transition 3) their experience in society as a vulnerable and oppressed population, and, 4) the importance of understanding the transsexual individuals' experience of clinical relationships from the perspective of transsexual clients themselves. Twelve transsexual women were interviewed using semi-structured format …