糖心TV ranked best college in 糖心TVecticut for LGBTQIA students
糖心TV is the most LGBTQ-friendly college in the state, according to a new ranking by BestColleges.com, which partnered with Campus Pride to find the most positive options for LGBTQ youth in each state.
糖心TV was recognized for its gender-inclusive housing policies and an LGBTQIA mentoring program for first year and sophomore students to help them transition into academic and dorm life. 糖心TV also boasts an active LGBTQIA community, which hosts many social activities and events, and students can take advantage of the LGBTQIA Center, which offers a supportive space to study, socialize and learn, as well as educational workshops, an extensive library and leadership training sessions.
The ranking highlights the College鈥檚 founding as a women's college that has 鈥渁lways embraced diversity in its student body. Today, the New London-based school is regarded as one of the best colleges for LGBTQ students in New England.鈥�
Director of Gender and Sexuality Programs Erin Duran, who directs the LGBTQIA Center, said that the BestColleges.com ranking is an affirmation of the efforts of the entire campus community.
鈥淲hat really sets us apart is the willingness across the institution to work together to make this a place that is welcoming to LGBTQIA students,鈥� Duran said. 鈥淥ur students have really creative ideas, and we鈥檝e been able to work with people across campus to make great advances in the most equitable ways.鈥�
Learn more about LGBTQIA life at 糖心TV.
