Galerstein Gender Center
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The Galerstein Gender Center is an on-campus staff office that focuses on advancing
gender and LGBTQ+ equity at UT Dallas. Founded in 1996, the center has been
a leader in expanding services for these marginalized communities. After performing
needs assessments and hosting town halls and community dialogues, the
GGC [Galerstein Gender Center]
expanded beyond advocating for women and has also become the guiding force in advocating
for the LGBTQ+ community. These goals of promoting an inclusive campus environment
are accomplished through SAFE ZONE Ally Trainings, scholarships, policy review, advocacy,
and community education. Since its founding, the Galerstein Gender Center has become a
vital branch under the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Deeds Not Words
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Deeds Not Words is an on-campus student organization and chapter of a Texas-wide
nonprofit focused on bettering the lives of self-identifying women.
In 2020-2021, Deeds led a vital Title IX student campaign to ensure the Sexual Violence
Policy was safe for all survivors. Deeds has also hosted match fundraisers for racial
equity and Trans Lifeline, as well as hosted events to increase education and support
for marginalized communities. In the upcoming year, Deeds plans to increase menstrual
equity and LGBTQ+ advocacy on campus.
SAFEZONE Ally Training
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SAFE ZONE is a national concept in which safe spaces are identified and marked
with a symbol unique to each campus. By displaying the SAFE ZONE logo on a department
door, office, or desk, Allies show that they value a diverse campus community, are
willing to foster a safe place for others, and are committed to offer support, resources,
and guidance. You can become a SAFE ZONE Ally by attending Ally Training. Ally Training
provides a venue for LGBT+ people, Allies, and participants to express concerns,
ask questions, and learn about issues affecting the LGBT+ campus and surrounding
community. After completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate,
SAFE ZONE logo, resources, and will be equipped with the tools necessary to:
respond appropriately, know resources and/or where to find them, show support and
safeguard the rights of LGBT+ people, examine your own attitudes, behaviors, and
values, and to challenge others to do the same, and appreciate and value the
contributions of LGBT+ people.
UTD Period Project
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Created in 2020, the UTD Period Project is an organization at UTD seeking to serve the local community by educating and advocating for menstrual equity. The Period Project is advocating for UTD to provide free menstrual products in the same way it provides toilet paper or paper towels, which are viewed as necessities. Partnering with other student groups such as the UTD Chapter of Deeds Not Words and Student Government, the campaign was answered by the university administration in fall 2022 with an agreement to place free menstruation products in all bathrooms on campus.
UT Dallas Women Employee Resource Group
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The UT Dallas Women Employee Resource Group works to facilitate an environment
of advocacy and belonging where women employees can flourish while advancing the mission
of UTD. Membership in the UT Dallas Women
ERG [Employee Resource Group]
is available to all UT Dallas employees. The mission of the UT Dallas Women
ERG [Employee Resource Group]
is to:
- Develop awareness of contributions of women to UTD
- Provide and support programs that contribute to the recruitment, retention,
and advancement of women at UTD
- Serve as a safe networking and communications channel for women employees of UTD
- Serve as a voice and to advocate for women issues on campus and in the community
Faculty Support for Gender Equality
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Gender Studies classes are offered to UT Dallas students under the School
of Interdisciplinary Studies. Over 30 Gender Studies Faculty teach courses for
this program.
Dr. Anne Gray Fischer, Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Anne Gray Fischer, an Assistant Professor of History, teaches courses such
as Gender, Sex, and the State and conducts research at the intersection of gender,
race, and law enforcement.
Read more from Dr. Fischer’s UT Dallas Profile.
Dr. Denise Paquette Boots, Professor of Public Policy and
Political Economy
Dr. Denise Paquette Boots, a Professor of Public Policy and Political Economy,
focuses her research on interpersonal violence.
Read more from Dr. Boots’ UT Dallas Profile.
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