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African American Resource Center (AARC) AARC aims to enhance the quality of life for Penn faculty, staff and students, with a particular emphasis on those of African descent. AARC services include advocacy, information and referral, workshops, support groups, counseling, consultation and advice to students involved in Code of Conduct issues. Career Services Career Services provides career planning and job search assistance to all Penn undergraduates and to graduate students except those pursuing MBA, MD, VMD, DMD and JD degrees. They maintain an extensive website which includes a page of career resources for LGBT students and alumni. If you have questions about career planning, concerns about the job search, or wonder how your sexual orientation might influence your career decisions, you are encouraged to discuss these concerns with a career counselor. Chaplain's Office The Chaplain is responsible for the oversight and coordination of religious activities on campus. The Chaplain supports the academic mission of the University by facilitating and encouraging initiatives concerned with the moral, ethical and spiritual dimensions of university life and advocates for responsible religious faith and practice in a secular academic institution. In addition, the Chaplain is a pastor to the students, faculty and staff and is available for counseling and other pastoral requests for guidance and support. Christian Association The Christian Association is a 114 year-old ecumenical Protestant campus ministry which seeks to be a public voice for a Progressive Christianity that is socially aware and intellectually rigorous. The LGBT-friendly clergy and staff is available for counseling, spiritual direction or as workshop leaders. Of particular concern is the way some use religion as justification for homophobia. The CA also provides a sexuality ministry called PassionWorks. Civic House Penn's community service and learning collaborative which sponsors a variety of programs both on campus and in the Philadelphia community, including the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, Alternate Spring Break and PennCORP, a pre-orientation service project for first-year students. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Sensitive and confidential counseling services are available free to Penn students, including those exploring their gender or sexual identity, concerned about their sexual orientation or having difficulty in a relationship. Referral to other counseling services in the Philadelphia community is also available. Division of Public Safety (Penn Police) The Division of Public Safety is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the campus community, integrating the best practices of public and private policing with state-of-the-art safety and security technology. Most recently, DPS launched a campaign intended to curb theft rates on campus. Division of Public Safety (Special Services) Serves as point organization for incidents of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, harassment and other incidents of a sensitive nature. As liaisons with the Penn and Philadelphia Police, the District Attorney's office, Philadelphia Special Victims Unit, academic offices and counseling services, the staff will support and guide you through the legal and recovery systems. You can report incidents confidentially and/or anonymously and sensitive treatment is assured. Graduate Student Center The Grad Center is home to the University's 10,000 graduate and professional students. The Center provides social, cultural, academic, recreational, personal development and community service programs for grad students, as well as services to support students at Penn and in Philadelphia. Stop by to become part of Penn's grad community! Also, check out our information on resources, policies, programs and services for the University's diverse graduate and professional student community at http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/diversity. Greenfield Intercultural Center (GIC) The GIC serves as an intercultural resource by promoting institution-wide dialogues that raise awareness of the rich traditions and diversity within the Penn community while encouraging students to understand the importance of building a strong intercultural community. The GIC houses the United Minorities Council, a student led inter-racial alliance that address issues of people of color in the Penn community and is also home to PACE (Programs in Awareness and Cultural Education), Alliance and Understanding, the Race Dialogue Project and the Franklin Community, among others. The center also assists Penn students, staff and faculty in developing workshops to address cultural competency and other related issues. Hillel at Steinhardt Hall Hillel at Steinhardt Hall serves as the focus of Jewish communal activity on campus. A wide variety of social, intellectual, cultural, educational and religious programs serve the spectrum of interests and concerns of Jewish students and faculty. Hillel is open to the entire University community and supportive of a variety of student groups including J-BaGeL, the LGBT Jewish student organization. The professional staff is also available for personal and religious counseling. HIV Testing: Student Health Service Confidential HIV Testing will soon be available at Student Health Service. Human Resources - Benefits Office University employees and their partners may register as domestic partners and gain access to the complete Penn benefits package. For more information, contact the Penn Benefits Center at 1-888-PENNBEN (1-888-736-6236). You must register your partnership before accessing the other benefits; Library Access 215-898-7555, Recreation Facilities and Fees 215-898-6100, and the Penn Mortgage Program 215-898-7422. Please call 215-615-2675 if you are an employee of UPHS. La Casa Latina La Casa Latina is a center devoted to developing greater awareness of Latino issues, culture and identity on Penn's campus. The Center supports students through resources and services that foster the integration of their academic, social, cultural and community service activities to enrich their Penn experience. La Casa Latina strives to be a Center where all Latinos and non-Latinos can participate and learn from each other in order to enrich the intercultural experience of the Penn Community. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center The Center provides outreach through workshops, discussion groups and its Speakers Bureau (see separate listing) and also co-sponsors several major events throughout the academic year, such as QPenn and "Orientation" Orientation. It advocates within the University on behalf of LGBT people and offers confidential support and assistance to those experiencing harassment or discrimination. The Center publishes a newsletter, "OUTlines," as well as an electronic news bulletin, queer-E, and maintains a large circulating book and video library regarding sexual and gender minorities. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Speakers Bureau The Bureau consists of trained speakers whom, through sharing their personal experiences, opinions and views challenge queer stereotypes and begin the process of eradicating them. We help our audiences see the need for sexual and gender minorities to achieve equality at all levels. Speakers go to classrooms, fraternities/sororities, residences, as well as area high schools, colleges and community-based organizations to talk about their own experiences and to promote greater understanding and awareness. The Bureau is staffed by members of the Penn community. MAKUU Makuu creates resources for students by serving as a cultural hub for activities, activism and personal, professional and academic growth to increase students retention and connections to the Penn community. The center supports all students, with emphasis on students of African descent, by sustaining a common ground to discuss issues, advise students and their organizations and implement programs. Makuu houses UMOJA, an umbrella organization consisting of 20 Black student organizations and publishes a resource guide providing students with information about Black faculty, academic excellence and campus resources. Office of Health Education The Office of Health Education supports Penn's academic endeavors by promoting a healthy and safe campus environment for students, faculty and staff. Health promotion services include data collection and analysis, educational workshops, health awareness events, trainings and consultations. In addition, OHE offers a lending library with literature, books and videos, HIV test site information, as well as a new comprehensive website with information pertinent to Penn student's and their health. Confidential consultations and referrals to on-and off- campus resources and safer sex supplies are also available. OHE also provides free and confidential HIV testing to the Penn community and sponsors the massage program. Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) PAACH is the University's central resource for advising Asian American and Pacific Islander students, student organizations and their activities. As a center with an educational mission, PAACH works with its academic partner, the Asian American Studies Program (ASAM), to provide co-curricular events focusing on research, culture, history, politics and social issues. PAACH also develops programs for leadership development and community service in collaboration with student and community groups. PAACH is open to all members of the University of Pennsylvania and surrounding community who have an interest in Asian American and Pacific Islander issues. Penn Women's Center The Penn Women's Center (PWC) mission is to understand and address the continuing and evolving needs of women on Penn's campus. Established in 1973 in response to women's safety issues, it aids the University in ensuring women's concerns are addressed and provides advising, advocacy, counseling/case management, crisis education programs, outreach policy development, support to campus women's groups and networking opportunities. The PWC maintains a strict confidentiality policy with regard to individuals it counsels and advises. PennCard Center Spouses and domestic partners of students, staff and faculty are eligible to carry a Guest Card on campus. To apply for a card, the PennCard holder should come to the PennCard Center with their spouse/partner, photo IDs and a marriage certificate or proof that they are living together. There will be a $20 fee for the card. With this card, the spouse/partner can use Penn Transportation, Student Health Services (for an additional fee), have access to the Library (borrowing privileges must be arranged separately) and recreational facilities (upon payment of the spouse/partner fee). For faculty and staff, registration of domestic partners with Human Resources should be explored prior to following this procedure (see "Human Resources" listing). Reading Room at the LGBT Center The Center maintains a large collection of around 2,000 books, videos, DVDs and periodicals written/produced for and about sexual and gender minorities. Materials range in subject matter from LGBT studies to fiction. All members of the Penn community are welcome to borrow library materials. Staff is available to speak with students and faculty conducting research or writing about LGBT people. Student Awareness of Safer Sex Supplies (SASSS) The SASSS program provides contraceptive pills and devices at reduced prices compared to outside pharmacies. To use this service, you must have a prescription updated within the past year written by a Student Health Service provider. Only Penn students, spouses and domestic partners showing a current ID are eligible to use the in-house medication service. Student Health Service Student Health is a full service health clinic. All students are eligible, as are partners with a guest card. Student Health has several queer and many queer-sensitive staff members with particular interest and experience in working with LGBT students. Self-Identified LGBT-friendly docs at Student Health: Men's Health: Thomas Reda, MD and Barry Kenneally, MD Women's Health: Deborah Mathis, NP, Joyce McNeil, NP and Janice Asher, MD Student Intervention Services The Student Intervention Services (SIS) team is committed to helping the University community deal with emergencies or crises involving the welfare and safety of our students. Throughout the academic year, faculty and staff may be presented with situations that seem to be adversely affecting the lives of students, their friends, family or other members of our community. SIS can be used as a resource to help coordinate the services needed to partner students, and those family members and community members who nurture students' interests and aspirations, through crises. University of Pennsylvania Libraries Penn Libraries receive several LGBT periodicals and books. Contact David Azzolina, reference librarian at Van Pelt Library, for assistance regarding LGBT materials. Women's Health The Women's Health clinical staff is comprised of women whose goal is to serve Penn women in a sensitive and supportive manner. A gynecologist, nurse practitioners, and a sexual health counselor are available. Women's Health offers routine gynecologic care, treats menstrual and gynecological problems and provides contraception |
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