Northeastern University Policies
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Fan Code of Conduct
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Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Title IX
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Non Discrimination Statement
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Policy on Belonging
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CAA Unity Pledge
NCAA Policies
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LGBTQ Terminology and Definitions
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Policy on Transgender Student-Athlete Participation
LGBTQ Resources - please contact Associate AD Lisa Markland for additional information at l.markland@northeastern.edu
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Athlete Ally - Athlete Ally believes that everyone should have equal access, opportunity, and experience in sports — regardless of your sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Their mission is to end the rampant homophobia and transphobia in sport and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality.
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. They empower its 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
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NCAA Inclusion - The NCAA provides or enables programming and education, which sustains foundations of a diverse and inclusive culture across dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to age, race, sex, class, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and work experiences. Programming and education also will strive to support equitable laws and practices, increase opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented groups to participate in intercollegiate athletics at all levels, and enhance hiring practices for all athletics personnel to facilitate more inclusive leadership in intercollegiate athletics.
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Northeastern LGBTQA Resource Center - The LGBTQA Resource Center aspires to create an organized and empowered LGBTQA community at Northeastern. They initiate and sustain programs and services that enrich the holistic development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual students and their allies. Recognizing the multiple identities that LGBTQA individuals hold, they work actively to build a socially conscious community that welcomes difference, conflict, and intercultural engagement.
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Outsports (SB Nation)
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transathlete.com - Chris Mosier, founder of transathlete.com, is a thought-leader around the inclusion of transgender and LGBTQ+ people in sport and travels the country giving speeches, presentations, and workshops about his story and how to create more inclusive environments on and off the field. Chris works to create policies, advocate for LGBTQ folks, and provide resources for colleges and universities regarding better practices for trans inclusion. He also creates bias response protocols for reporting of bias-related incidents within sports leagues.
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The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project believes everyone deserves a welcome and loving world. It provides information, answers, support and the tools needed to support LGBTQA people.
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You Can Play - The You Can Play Project works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans. It works to create a community of allies that is able to foster a true sense of belonging. This becomes possible when sports teams sharpen the focus on the skills, work ethic, and competitive spirit of each individual and not their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. You Can Play seeks to challenge the culture of locker rooms and spectator areas by developing a culture of respect, in every player, coach and fan.
