Student Wellness Center

Safe Zone

Mission

To create an inclusive and safe environment by informing and educating campus members who are supportive of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Purpose

  • To create a safe environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC).
  • To educate and inform students, faculty and staff of LGBTQ issues and concerns.
  • To retain LGBTQ students at Rowan-Cabarrus.
  • To refer students to appropriate resources for LGBTQ issues and concerns.
  • To offer visible support to LGBTQ students at Rowan-Cabarrus.

Symbol

Safe Zone logo

The Safe Zone symbol is a visible symbol of support and acceptance by individuals who are committed to creating an environment of safety and support for individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The presence of this symbol signifies that the individual has completed training through Student Services and has signed the Safe Zone Ally Agreement.

Training

All Safe Zone Allies must complete a Safe Zone Training session. This is a training open to all (staff, faculty & students) who wish to become more educated on LGBTQ issues and concerns. Once the training has been completed and the agreement form signed, Safe Zone Allies will receive a decal that they are to place on their door/office to visibly identify themselves to members of the campus community as a Safe Zone Ally. These trainings are offered once a semester. Anyone interested in completing this training should contact studentwellness@rccc.edu.

Safe Zone Allies

Robert Abate

Emily Baldwin

Amy Bartram

Lorie Batterman

Josh Beck

Mark Beisler

Jenny Billings

Jade Bittle

Jennifer Board

Ollie Brantley

Danielle Cook

Sue Cunningham

Sandra Cusak

Deanna Dixon

Sara English

Paul Farmer

Katina Foster

Duane Galloway

Tonya Gaydick

Jeremiah Handlon

Julie Harvell

Joy Haynes

Katie Herring

Caroll Hodgson

Jonathan Hoffman

Rebecca Hooks

Lora Beth Johnson

Anna Kenar

Autumn Kinnaird

Jacquie Loupis

Erin Marshall

Barb Meidl

Melissa Mohlere

Misty Moler

Shauna Moser

Nathan Nicolau

Tena Pair

Renita Peeler

Travis Phillips

Darlene Pickman

Cassie Plott

Abigail Reasso

LaDonna Reynolds

Jennifer Rhodes

Angie Rusmisel

Crystal Ryerson

Robin Satterwhite

Carol Scherczinger

Matthew Schill

Patty Scott

Jenn Selby

Megan Smit

Lindsey Smith

Aaron Tallman

Alan Thompson

Denice Traina

Lorraine Turi

Karintha Tyree

Meghan Varner

Wade Vernon

Holly Wagoner

Melissa Waller

Tammara Walker

Cheryl Weatherman

Kandi Weddington

Stephanie Wensil

John Williams

Tracy Zanolini