1. Welcome and Introductions of attendees (preferred pronouns)

Liane Wong, Co-Chair, Jai Smith, Co-Chair

  1. Campus Pride Index follow up

Glenn Matchett-Morris, Ph.D., Associate Director, CAPS

David Salafsky, M.P.H., Director, Health Promotion and Preventive Services

  • Reviewed Pride Index and what needed to be improved
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Preferred pronoun, sex at birth, and gender identity are all available on the electronic form. The paper form is not yet there.
  • Sexual orientation is allowed as a fill in option, but will need to be updated to allow a “not disclosed” section.
  • Campus Health
  • Health and wellness section of student demands and some of the areas of interest have been addressed so far.
  • PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
  • Lots of activity on the Campus Health side for PrEP.
  • AIDS Education Training Center (AETC) and Petersen Clinic at UA Banner had trained clinicians on March 16th, 2017.
  • Human sexuality team meetings also allowed for presentations on PrEP.
  • Providers feel comfortable with the resources and what the need looks like.
  • Currently referring interested folks to SAAF for information on what a PrEP regiment looks like and some basic education on risk.
  • Preferred name at Campus Health and on Electronic Health Records has been a practice for some time now. On the medical side pronouns are already being used.
  • Staff sometimes still default to legal name versus defaulting to preferred name. According to David, this is a challenge with staff not paying attention, current practice is to use preferred name exclusively.
  • This is a challenge more with reception staff than with providers.
  • Increase access to Campus Health and health care services.
  • CAPS has opened a clinic north of Speedway.
  • Fall 2018 is the planned opening of the clinic, with the approval of the health and recreation fee increase.
  • HIV Testing – Free and Accessible.
  • They provide free and accessible HIV testing if it is an event.
  • If someone wants a test through Campus Health the cost varies by insurance and by the type of test.
  • If a student comes in then it will be charged to their insurance.
  • Through the Bursars it is billed as a generic student health charge, however if they are going through a parent’s insurance then the parent could look to see what the procedure was.
  • Individual visits they can opt out of using insurance to protect their privacy from their parents.
  • Small assistance funds are available for students through the Linden Fund, The Vagina Warriors Fund, and the Senior Gift.
  • Students have to request the funds. If a student expresses that they can’t afford the cost, then they will be individually assessed for the funds.
  • Pride Alliance has partnered with SAAF in the past to offer free HIV testing on a regular basis.
  • There are also concerns that listing a Campus Health visit as a “Campus Health” visit in the bursars will still potentially cause challenges with parents/guardians.
  • The HIV testing is confidential, not anonymous.
  • Sexual Behavior is discussed during assessment when testing is taking place.
  • Additional Pride Index Questions
  • Representation on staff of LGB folks exists, not so much Transgender staff.
  • Sex education is taking place through “Free Condom Friday” and “Body Smart” groups.
  • Through a connection with LGBTQ Affairs, CAPS is offering a Gender Spectrum and LGBTQIA Support Groups.
  • CAPS is offering one-on-one therapeutic support and couples counseling for LGBTQ folks.
  • Therapy is meant to be brief, but there is no limit to the number of times that access can take place. The demand for counseling services is high, and CAPS is constantly getting requests for more support.
  • Episodic or brief therapy with the goal to transition to less frequent therapeutic sessions is the goal for CAPS.
  • If someone is looking for weekly therapy, or more frequent therapeutic support, then they will refer folks out to community providers.
  • Follow-ups on referrals happen, with three attempts to reach the student.
  • A few providers specialize in hormone replacement therapy.
  • They have worked on providing SRS and HRT through employee insurance.
  • Pronouns on nametags are required for CAPS, and is setting the model for Campus Health.
  • Both CAPS and Campus Health reach out for staffing to LGBTQ individuals and attempt to hire diverse staff.
  • Annual trainings for providers do not take place, instead they have periodic trainings every other year (Safe Zone), front desk and support staff have also been through this training.
  • Mel Ferrara also does trainings with staff to improve services for LGBTQ folks. These trainings take place frequently.
  • CAPS website has a space specifically for LGBTQ information.
  • CAPS records allow Gender ID options, preferred pronouns, etc. The electronic record is part hardwired by the company and part software that can be changed. To change something it requires requests from multiple users of the software. Requests have gone in to make the software more Trans inclusive, but it will only be filled if enough folks request it.
  • The system currently used is Point and Click.
  • Additional Questions
  • Initial intake forms currently include assessment about Domestic/Dating Violence.
  • Sexual Violence is also asked about, regardless of someone’s age staff are required by Mandated Reporting laws to report Sexual Assault.
  • CAPS staff are exempt from Mandated Reporting laws.
  • There are a number of initiatives to make counseling and healthcare costs cheaper for students, and though the costs are less than in the general community, they are still pricey.
  1. Council website update

Shevonda Joyner, Intern, Government & Community Relations

  • add “Location TBD” for meeting and update meeting time to 3:30-5pm
  • Hyperlink “Culturally Humble” or move the link to the bottom of the mission statement with an asterisk.
  • Review the initiatives and update
  • If an individual does not want to be listed with their organization, then we can put “Community Member”
  • Under Mission Statement at the listserv remove “here” add “email”
  • Under members remove Jacob Winkleman and Melissa Stablein
  • Include under Achievements a link to the current Pride Index
  • Under Achievements add 4.0/5 and 4.5/5 for Pride Index
  1. Create Initiatives for 2017-2018 website
    Liane Wong, Jai Smith
  • Advocate for healthcare for transgender faculty and staff, and their families and dependents.
  • Support the University of Arizona’s goal of Inclusive Excellence through meeting with Departments on campus regarding LGBTQ staff, faculty and students.
  • Update the Campus Pride Index, and work to improve standing.
  1. New business/announcements

Liane Wong, Jai Smith

  • Safe Zone Digitalization
  • Will be launching in September for Higher Education and Community Members.
  1. Next Meeting: June 5th, 2017 3:30pm-5:00pm
  • July 2017 meeting has been cancelled