A Safe Zone Ally is a member of the University community who is committed to fighting homophobia and heterosexism, while offering visible support to members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (GLBTQ) population.  This program is designed to provide interested members with information, resources, and guidance regarding this often marginalized population and opportunities to support students.

Safe Zone is willing to specifically tailor the training to various campus departments (classroom instruction, academic advising, research, student support & services, etc.).  Safe Zone Ally trainings are an excellent professional development tool that explores facts and myths about GLBTQ issues and skills training for those seeking to serve as Allies. The training takes approximately two hours and our office will provide all the materials needed for the training. Training for the spring 2010 semester will be held on the following dates at the Russell House ODK room:

Friday, February 26, from 12-2 p.m. 
Thursday, March 25, from 12-2 p.m. 
Thursday, April 22, from 12-2 p.m.

Contact Danielle Cook at cookkd@mailbox.sc.edu to register.

General training sessions are open to all and listed on the calendar below.

The Safe Zone Ally Project will be participating in a number of GLBT related events and recommend that you participate in other events around the Columbia area. These events will be updated as more information becomes available. For more information about SafeZone, click here for our virtual brochure or check us out on MySpace.

SafeZone trainings and programs

LGBTQ at Carolina

Campus and National Resources