Gay Straight Alliance 

Rainbow Alliance members

It is the mission of the KCC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Support Group, known as the Gay Straight Alliance, to provide a safe, non-judgmental forum for discussions of issues that may arise within the local community, where members can speak freely without judgment, and to provide resources and types of assistance available to help members with coping skills and personal situations. 

The Gay Straight Alliance works to provide a safe forum to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Gay Straight Alliance is open to all students at KCC who are supportive and affirming of the group’s purpose, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Activities

  • Networking within the community as a support group
  • Educating others about current LGBT issues

Events

  • Greg Baird "Hear Me Out!" (Oct. 11, noon, Workforce Development Center Conference Hall)
  • Halloween Dance (Oct. 21, 8 p.m. - midnight, College Center)
  • Local fundraisers
  • 2nd chance Prom (Feb. 18, 7 p.m. - midnight, College Center)
  • PRIDE trip
  • The Laramie Project 
    • Open Auditions - Feb. 11, 12-1p.m. in Iroquois Room 
    • Performances April 12 - 14 at 7 p.m. in Auditorium

To find out more and become involved, go to the KCC Gay Straight Alliance Facebook page or email k3lgbt@gmail.com.

Sponsor

Trisha Dandurand, tdandurand@kcc.edu, 815-802-8716

Faculty Advisors

Rexann McKinley, rmckinley@kcc.edu, 815-802-8708
Amy Porter, aporter@kcc.edu, 815-802-8725

Officers

President:                        Amanda Hays
Vice President:                 Ryland DeBell
Secretary:                        Molly Minas
Treasurer:                        Ellen Yassin
General Officer:                Beth Carman