1. Policy
- Examine your policies to see if any intentionally or unintentionally exclude LGBTQIA members. For example, are members banned from dating each other? Can they bring a same-sex partner to an event? Are transgender people allowed to join? What happens if a member decides to transition? Work with your chapter and national leadership to update any policies that create barriers for LGBTQIA inclusion.
- Create a non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
- Commit to doing business with vendors, guest speakers, and community partners who support LGBTQIA-inclusion.
2. Education
- Incorporate discussions and workshops about queer issues into your chapter meetings and programs.
- Commit to encouraging at least 3 friends to attend Greek Allies.
- Invite your brothers and sisters to attend an LGBTQIA educational event with you.
3. Programs
- Incorporate discussions and workshops about queer issues into your chapter meetings and programs.
- Commit to encouraging at least 3 friends to attend Greek Allies.
- Invite your brothers and sisters to attend an LGBTQIA educational event with you.
4. Practices
- Ensure that all spaces where you host events have gender-inclusive restrooms.
- Avoid events that promote, require, or Imply gender norms and/or heterosexuality. For example, speed dating, men v. women competitions, or events with gendered dress codes.
- Use inclusive language such as "partner" or "significant other" in your interactions with members.
- Call out homophobia and transphobia when you hear it; tell your leaders to take a zero tolerance approach to anti-LGBTQIA speech.
5. Create an Action Plan
- Commit to making at least one change that will make your chapter more LGBTQIA-inclusive.
- Setup a goal
- Who will you need to work with?
- What steps will you take to implement this new policy or practice?