Co-chair Bernie Santarsiero introduces the two CCSLGBTI Scholarship recipients Tom Koster and Tisha Wiley.
Santarsiero and CCSLGBTI member Francesca Gaiba are all smiles at the Rainbow Banquet Featuring Lavender Graduation, May 2, 2008.

› Welcome

One of the most important goals of the university is to provide a forum for the rational discourse on and exploration of a broad range of topics, including gender and sexual identity, and diversity. Diversity is a key element in attracting students, and in recruiting the best candidates for staff and faculty positions, to Chicago and UIC. It is also important to maintain an environment of tolerance and respect at UIC, and ensure the safety of our campus community.

The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues, CCSLGBTI, works with the Chancellor and Provost to address issues and concerns of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community at UIC.

› Our Mission

The mission of the Committee is to provide leadership on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues in UIC communities. This includes addressing needs of staff, faculty, students and alumni of diverse sexual orientations. The goal is to enhance a supportive environment which will foster full participation by all members of the university's communities in teaching, public service, and research.