Commission for LGBT+ Communities - Diversity and Engagement

About Us

The Commission for LGBT+ Communities is a body appointed by the Chancellor to advise on planning, implementation, and evaluation of university programs, policies, and services designed to improve the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people on the Knoxville campus. The Commission, in its role as an advocacy group, is committed to the protection and advancement of LGBT+ students, faculty, and staff at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Application for Membership

This dynamic group works to advance the lives of LGBT students, staff, and faculty on UTK’s campus. We invite you to submit an application next year for a seat at that table. Time commitment is flexible- we meet once a month with the large group and once a month with our committees. Contact Sarah Browning if you have any questions: sbrowni2@utk.edu.

2023 Membership Application Open

Follow this link to apply. Deadline May 15

Subcommittees

2022-2023 Subcommittees

Communications and Alumni

Provides a voice and face for the commission on campus and for alumni.
Chair: Kimani Beckford
Members:

Alexis Bishop
Amy Gregory
Mitsunori Misawa
Jordan Prewitt

Equity and Climate

Investigates LGBT+ social, policy, and procedural issues; promotes new LGBT+ research.
Chairs:

Jeremy Mobley
Leia K. Cain

Members:

Membership and Awards

Recruits applicants, facilitates application processes, handles annual leadership nominations and elections along with nominations and voting for Chancellor’s Honors awards.
Chair: Stephanie Langley

Members: