Upcoming Workshops and Training

How do I become Safe Zone trained?

Interested in learning more about LGBTQ+ issues and potentially becoming part of an ally network for LGBTQ+ students at MSU?

The Safe Zone program offers trainings each semester to  educate our community and promote an inclusive campus environment. Safe Zone is a program on campuses across the nation building awareness and support of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) individuals.  

All workshops are free and open to the campus community. All students, staff members, and faculty members are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. To identify as a Safe Zone Ally, complete Module 1: Awareness and Education as well as Module 2: Ally Development.

Summer 2023 Safe Zone Module 1 training options 

SPECIAL PRE-FALL 2023 MODULE 1 Training for GRA/GTA - August 18, 2023. To register email with the subject line: SZ GTA Training at [email protected]

TRAIN THE TRAINER TRAINING - September 13th, 2023 - must have completed at least Safe Zone modules 1 and 2 training to be eligible. To register email with the subject line SZTTT at [email protected] 

Safe Zone Module 1: Awareness and Education 

This workshop is designed to be an introduction to LGBTQ+ terminology, experiences, and issues.including definitions related to assigned sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation; the coming out process; and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Fall 2023 - Module 1

Spring 2024 - Module 1 (registration is closed)

Safe Zone Module 2: LGBTQ Ally Development (must have completed Module 1) 

Thisworkshop focuses on expanding the network of LGBTQ+ allies at Montana State University.  Participants will explore the meaning of being an ally, different forms of ally development, and how to apply this in their life.  This workshop is appropriate for a range of people whether they are starting their journey as an ally for LGBTQ+ individuals or for those who already identify as allies and are looking to explore ways to expand on their development. 

Participants will have the opportunity to join the Safe Zone ally network at MSU upon completing this session.  As part of this process, individuals will receive their Safe Zone placards and/or buttons to identify themselves as Safe Zone allies. The Safe Zone symbol indicates a safe and welcoming place on campus for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Fall 2023 - Module 2

Spring 2024 - Module 2 (registration is closed)

Safe Zone Module 3: Unpacking and Undoing Individual Heterosexism and Transnegativity (must have completed Module 1)

This workshop reviews the concepts of heterosexism, transnegativity, implicit bias, and microaggressions as it relates to sexual orientation and gender identity.  Participants will then have the opportunity to explore and identify areas of personal bias and microaggression with the aim of being able to mitigate these better through greater self-awareness.  Participants will also have opportunity to identify action items to implement after the workshop to counter heterosexism and transnegativity.

Fall 2023 - Module 3

Spring 2024 - Module 3 (registration is closed)

For help with registration or more information,  call (406) 994-5801 or email [email protected] or [email protected].