Since 1997 the LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies) Concerns Commission has been committed to educating the advising community on LGBT issues.   Through an environment of inclusion the Commission offers opportunities for involvement and resources for professional growth and enhancement of our advising practices to further student development and success.  Our mission is to: 

• EDUCATE the NACADA membership about the myths and concerns that confront gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students.
• ENCOURAGE conversations among the NACADA membership about sexual orientation and gender identification and its relationship to issues in advising, education/career planning, curriculum, and retention.
• ESTABLISH a supportive environment where NACADA members can discuss and address homophobia and hetero sexism in their institutions and in NACADA.   
• ENABLE NACADA members who are LGBTA the opportunity to network with each other at regional and national conferences.

A commission e-mail list and web site have been established to initiate dialogue about commission issues and concerns for advising LGBTA students.

NACADA It Gets Better Project
The NACADA GLBTA Commission has taken on the NACADA It Gets Better Project so that the academic advising community in higher education can reach out to students to share hope and strength to all who feel different. View the videos that have been submitted on the NACADA It Gets Better YouTube channel.

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