We at Penn State DuBois strive to create and maintain an open,, safe and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. We have an array of resources and support services to assist students and encourage students to use these resources whenever necessary.
For immediate assistance you may contact:
Rebecca Pennington, Director of Student Affairs, at rxs163@psu.edu or call (814) 375-4766
LGBTQA+ Safer People Safer Places Network - this is a network of members at Penn State DuBois who are supporters of the LGBTQA community and can assist a student in need. Those faculty and staff that are part of this community are:
Rebecca Pennington, Director of Student Affairs, 106 Hiller Building, rxs163@psu.edu, (814) 375-4766
Keely Roen, Senior Instructor in Wildlife Technology, MPB 002, kat175@psu.edu, (814) 372-3003
Laura Pentz, Administrative Assistant in Academic Affairs, Symmco House, lmp29@psu.edu, (814) 375-4770
Missy Duttry, Director of Enrollment Services, DEF 214, mab1@psu.edu, (814) 375-4721
Amy Fatula, Lecturer of Occupational Therapy, OT House, arl103@psu.edu, (814) 375-4801
Luann Delbrugge, Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy, OT House, ldb4@psu.edu, (814) 375-4748
Jessica Clontz, Lecturer of Human Development and Family Studies, 235 Swift, jlb5810@psu.edu , (814) 375-4833
Jessica Mondi, Marketing & Communications Director, DEF 206, jlm1083@psu.edu, (814) 375-4818
Colleen Lanzoni, Counselor, 108 Hiller Building , col5334@psu.edu, (814)375-4832
Jackie Atkins, Snr Teaching Professor of English, Smeal 180, jkatkins@psu.edu, (814)375-4815
Brittany Stanton, Assistant Director of Student Engagement, 104 Hiller Building, blm5191@psu.edu, (814) 375-4764
Gender Neutral Restrooms
Gender neutral restrooms are available on campus in the following locations:
* Hiller Building, 1st Floor
* Smeal Building in the faculty offices wing located off the lobby area
* Symmco House, 1st Floor
*Paw Center 2nd floor and 1st floor gender neutral locker room
Resources
LGBTA Resource Center at University Park
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -
support for family and friendsParents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -
LGBT Youth in Crisis Hotline - Youth serving youth through age 25. Peer counseling, information and local resources. Contact (800) 246-7743.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline - This hotline provides telephone and email peer counseling as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Call (888) 843-4564