About: Successes

Highlighted below are some of our proudest accomplishments. For more information about any of them, just contact the Center.


Major advocacy successes
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Equalization of retirement benefits for same-sex-partnered UC employees

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Provision of transgender health coverage for UC employees and students

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UCSF Medical Center Inclusive Language Policy

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Creation of UCSF Chancellor’s GLBT Leadership Award

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Inclusion of same-sex partners in UC married-student housing

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Equalization of sick and FLMA leave for same-sex-partnered UC employees


Widely acclaimed presentations on LGBT issues
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180+ lectures and workshops on LGBT health at UCSF and beyond

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150+ trainings on LGBT workplace issues at UCSF and beyond


Unique resources
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LGBT health curricula for UCSF Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry

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LGBT People & Issues in Medical Schools: A Tool for Institutional Self-Assessment

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LGBT Issues in Medical School Admissions: A Lavender Paper

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Straight Talk About LGBT Issues (brochure for all UCSF students and employees)


Ground-breaking collaborative events
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San Francisco Mayor’s Lesbian Health Summit, 2000

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National Lesbian Health Conference, 2001

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SF Gay Men’s Health Gatherings, 2001 and 2002

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First & Second National LGBTI Health Summits, 2002 and 2004

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California LGBT Domestic Violence Summit, 2005

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Cancer in LGBT Lives conference, 2006

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Bay Area Gay Men’s Health Leadership Academy, 2008

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California Medical School Summit on LGBT Issues, planned for 2010


Key roles and awards for Center Director Shane Snowdon
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Chair of UC systemwide LGBTI Association, 2001-2003

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UCSF Chancellor’s Award for Exceptional University Service, 2002

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Management Fellow, UC Office of the President, 2004-2005 (point-person for LGBT issues systemwide)

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Transgender Law Center Ally Award, 2005

  did you know?

The Out List features 350+ UCSF students, staff and faculty

LGBT UCSFers stay connected via a lively listserv

LGBTR provides customized training on health and workplace issues

UC offers the nation's best LGBT benefits

 
 
   
 


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