The mission of the Patricia A. Doyle Center for Gender and Sexuality at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is to provide a supportive, equitable, and thriving environment for all persons on campus, regardless of their gender or sexuality. The Doyle Center offers resources, information, and programming on issues and challenges facing students, faculty, and staff in relation to gender and/or sexuality.
What We Do
- Organization programs and events that are relevant to our diverse campus community.
- Provide an equitable space for students, faculty, staff, and community members, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and/or biological sex.
- Empower LGBTQ+ students to get involved with the campus and Platteville community.
- Advocate for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff.
- Educate the campus and Platteville community on the unique and diverse issues surrounding sexuality and gender.
Want to be a positive influence for gender equality?
The work for gender equity is still ongoing and just as important as ever. Below are some great steps to take to work toward equity between genders.
- Educate yourself on the issues or topics that are foreign to you. Our Resources or Trainings are a great place to start.
- Challenge long held beliefs or social norms in the classroom, meeting room, or dorms.
- Believe, believe, believe.
- Show your support in actions and not just in language.
Want to be a positive influence for the LGBTQ+ Community?
You may be looking to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community where you work. Below are some great steps to take to do so.
- Educate yourself on the issues or topics that are foreign to you. Our Resources or Trainings are a great place to start.
- Find a symbol of inclusion that means something to you personally and be able to explain it. This helps make the support personal to you.
- Use inclusive language; stop hateful language.
- Believe, believe, believe.
- Show your support in actions and not just in language