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In other words, there were no other relevant courses to get to the required hours, so in order to be approved, they found this loophole.Newgebaver further explained that the other nine hours required for the minor do not necessarily need to come from only the course listings; all students must complete a contract with their professors, agreeing to do extra coursework that expands on the LGBT related issues within a course.
Really? Sounds like a counseling program/support group/political tool/propaganda machine more than an educational program at an institution of higher education.It’s not only going to promote acceptance and tolerance on campus, but it’s also going to give students who are LGBT, questioning, or just looking for some sort of support the knowledge and comfort of knowing there are people on campus they can turn to if they need something,” said Christina Newgebaver, assistant coordinator for the LGBT minor. “It will hopefully promote educated learning about LGBTs and not promote the stereotypes that are out there.”
From referenced thread:Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
"How does he get a doctorate in being gay? What was the subject of his thesis 'Felching with Nutria'?"
Hilarious.
It looks like ULL's LGBT department is gearing up to really promote this LGBT program.
I bet the LGBT minor it turns into an LGBT major 10-20 years from now.Even though the LGBT minor has limited funding and publicity, Newgebaver is very positive about the future. Several students are already pursuing the minor, which bodes well given its novelty. Newgebaver, Kalich and modern languages’ Zan Kocher, Ph.D., are also working to better publicize the minor. Future plans include creating cards with QR scanners, making the website more interactive, acquiring funds via grants or scholarships to fund the program and planning events for UL’s LGBT awareness month in October.
There will definitely be some disgruntled alumni. Once parents of prospective students hear about this program, ULL will lose a significant number of prospective students from families with traditional values. On the other hand, ULL will attract more colorful students to maybe offset their losses, but I doubt it. Just look at Centenary's dwindling enrollment.
So, ULL will start producing a lot of little Richards?
Here was an opinion sent to the KATC Newschannel in Lafayette... This opinion has received 398 likes on facebook and 397 comments thus far...
"As an alumni of ULL I am deeply saddened and very concerned about the implementation of the minor that has been discussed. If this is suppose to be a legitimate course of study then I would suggest that the university should also include mandatory classes on: child abuse and homosexuality, pornography and child abuse as related to homosexuality, a history of venereal diseases and Aids in the homosexual and lesbian community, the Bible and Homosexuality and lesbianism, and several others. If such a minor is introduced into the curriculum I would feel obligated to withhold any donations to the university or support the university in the future. It is indeed a sad day in the history of the university when such so called academics are even considered by those that are suppose to be preparing our young people for a career and serving as examples of character, integrity and ethical standards."
https://www.facebook.com/katctv3/pos...51037793711969
Last time I checked, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a state-supported institution. This means that Louisiana taxpayers are funding (at least a percentage) of all programs currently supported by UL-L, LaTech and all other state-funded universities.
That should make all of us very concerned. It isn't a matter of UL-L being the first "Gay University" with all that making fun of them stuff...this is US, folks. We're funding it.
Our taxes support many issues and agendas we don't like. As a citizen, we can influence decisions in the voting booth, but that can't ensure a 1:1 relationship between our tax dollars and the causes we want funded.
Wow, now that right there's profound.
The point I was attempting to make was that OUR money is backing what we're making fun of UL-L for having. Rest assured, if the gubmint can force them to do stuff like this, they could force LaTech to do it too...yes, it is OUR problem, not just ULL's.
I had the same thought...this issue gets our attention, but we have been supporting higher education that has been pushing liberal agendas for years. The social issues catch our eye, but the economic policy and political ideology is just as contrary to your "average" Louisianian.
Time is your friend. Impulse is your enemy. -John Bogle
I don't think this was forced on them by the governmint.Wow, now that right there's profound.
The point I was attempting to make was that OUR money is backing what we're making fun of UL-L for having. Rest assured, if the gubmint can force them to do stuff like this, they could force LaTech to do it too...yes, it is OUR problem, not just ULL's.
Yep.
Correct. This program was pushed by ULL's faculty and student body and approved by their administration. Completely in house.
Chuck, if you believe that this program shouldn't be offered by ULL, go to the Louisiana Family Forum to vote in their web poll. Vote here.
Last edited by Dawg06; 07-11-2012 at 11:24 AM.
Protest it, really?
Jordan Mills on choosing Tech:
“It’s a great experience seeing them play. It was a good atmosphere. The fans stood up the whole game and never sat down. They have a great fan base.”
Maybe "protest" was the wrong word. The Louisiana Family Forum has a web poll asking if you support ULL's decision to offer a degree in LGBT, and they are asking people to email ULL's president suggesting that ULL should drop the LGBT program.
UL Advocates LGBT!
LFF Commentary
July 10, 2012
UL Lafayette yesterday became the first university in Louisiana to offer a "minor" in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) studies. Proponents of the program say "the goal of the new degree is to facilitate education and acceptance of the LGBT community." Sociology Professor DeAnn Kalich, Ph.D. explains that though "mainstream America is 'accepting of openly gay people,' the South has not been as open." Kalich spearheaded the controversial program's development in the name of correcting inequality. Early reports suggest that UL professors are choosing to exempt their classes from being inducted into the so-called "academic" program.
Formerly, aberrant behavior among individuals was regarded with shame. Today, UL Lafayette proudly offers 'a degree in immorality.' Louisiana Family Forum is disappointed in this misuse of public and student tuition funds. UL's advocacy for alternative lifestyles will certainly be met with opposition from taxpayers, tuition underwriters and other key UL supporters.
The University’s web page for the new LGBT minor clearly omits facts and statistics which demonstrate the medical, physical, emotional and dangers of a lifestyle which is counter to Louisiana values. Unfortunately, this degree forces Louisiana taxpayers to subsidize advocacy of alternative lifestyles ULL. You can be sure that this will spread to other universities in the Louisiana system of higher education. Click the video above or click here to view the KATC.com report.
ACTION ITEM: Please contact UL President, DR. JOSEPH SAVOIE (337) 482-6203, president@louisiana.edu and respectfully request that this new "degree" be dropped from the ULL program.
Last edited by Dawg06; 07-11-2012 at 11:12 AM.
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