Key Strategies

Provide outreach to the entire University community, connecting LGBTI individuals throughout the University
Help create and expand safe and open workplaces for LGBTQI faculty and staff
Establish and maintain external contacts to help both the Pride Alliance and the entire University of Rochester
Maintain a strong network that adds value to employees lives at the University
Serve as role models to LGBTQI staff, students, patients, and the community
Participate in the 2007 "Gaypril" events in conjunction with the Pride Network (undergraduate student group) and SPECTRUM

Strategic Intent

The Pride Alliance at the University of Rochester offers support to its members and allies, and education to the University community in order to:

Foster an environment that is supportive and respectful of all University employees, students, patients and guests, without regard to their sexual orientation or gender expression
Connect LGBTQI staff and faculty across the entire enterprise
Empower LGBTQI employees and their allies to respond to—and resolve—issues which prevent the full use of their capabilities and/or detract from the quality of their work lives
Increase the visibility of LGBTQI staff and faculty within the University community
Advocate the recruitment, retention and career advancement of LGBTQI employees
Serve as role models to LGBTQI staff, students, patients and the Rochester community
Support the diversity mission of the University through innovative relationships with the LGBTQI student and alumni groups, other affinity groups, and with other LGBTQI-friendly organizations throughout our institution and the community