OutReach: A New Beginning

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Who we are 2

How we will work 4

Where we need to go 6

First meeting 7

Beyond USC 8

OutReach is coming out…It’s an exciting new year and I am pleased to announce the launch of a new USCstudent organization called OutReach. It is USC’s only student organizationdedicated to reach out to and recruit LGBT and Ally high school students. Incollaboration with USC’s LGBT Resource Center, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, &Transgender Assembly (GLBTA), and the Rainbow Floor, OutReach will mentor highschool students in Gay/Straight Alliances (GSA’s) and recruit future students for USC.OutReach will also present one of the only college recruitment guides in the nationfor LGBT high school students. OutReach is groundbreaking in its approach, and Iam excited to get this year underway.

Sincerely,

Jarod WunneburgerOutReach Coordinator

New Year. New OutReach!

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It’s an excitingnew year and I ampleased toannounce thelaunch of a newUSC studentorganizationcalled OutReach.It is USC’s onlystudentorganizationdedicated toreach out to andrecruit LGBT andAlly high schoolstudents. Incollaboration withUSC’s LGBTResource Center,the Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual, &TransgenderAssembly (GLBTA),and the RainbowFloor, OutReachwill mentor highschool students inGay/StraightAlliances (GSA’s)and recruit futurestudents for USC.OutReach will alsopresent one of theonly collegerecruitment guidesin the nation forLGBT high schoolstudents.OutReach isgroundbreaking inits approach, and Iam excited to getthis yearunderway.

"Greatness is notin where westand, but in whatdirection we aremoving. We mustsail sometimeswith the wind andsometimes againstit - but sail wemust and not drift,nor lie at anchor."

- Oliver WendellHolmes

utReach is coming out and ready to serve.Formally known as OutREACH, the organizationconcentrated on a wide range of topics under theslogan “Out for Rights, Education, Action,Community, and Health.” This year our mission isto educate and to recruit high school LGBT andAlly students. OutReach will focus on GSA’s withinhigh schools to provide support to LGBT and Allyhigh school students.

OutReach will be a heart centered organization,that will serve LGBT youth and show them LGBTlife at USC as well as become a part of theirsupport network to strengthen their GSA program.

What We Believe

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Who We Are

At the end of the 2006/2007 school year 3,577GSA’s were registered with the Gay, Lesbian andStraight Education Network (GLSEN), with GSA’sin every state, Washington D.C., and PuertoRico.This represents 13% of all high schools in theUnited States.

OutReach strives to offer support and resources for high school LGBT and Allystudents. We will focus on college advancement and consultation onorganization, programming, and leadership development. Our goal is tofoster meaningful alliances with GSA students and recruit potential studentapplicants for USC.

Our Goal

Our Philosophy

What We Value

We are a heart centered organization designed to benefit tothe most number of people that we possibly can. We will begrounded with our values and ideals and work and with thetheory that if we affect one individual or GSA we can affect thelarger community as well.

Everyone Has potentialWe strongly believe that every student can succeed giventhe right support.Heart CenteredEvery decision will be made with one thought: “Who’sneeds are we serving?”SupportFor the students, their GSA, ourselves, and each other.EducationEducation is the key to every student’s future.EmpowermentGiven these students the tools to succeed long after theyhave left our program and their high schools.RecruitmentEvery student should have a good education, and USCcan provide that education, especially to LGBT & Allystudents

Who We Are

The State ofCalifornia hasover 500 GSA’s,representingmore than 1/3 ofall the state’s highschools

-GSA Network

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OutReach strives to offer support and resourcesfor high school LGBT and Ally students. We willfocus on college advancement and consultation onorganization, programming, and leadershipdevelopment. Our goal is to foster meaningfulalliances with GSA students and recruit potentialstudent applicants for USC.

We are a heart centered organization designed to benefit tothe most number of people that we possibly can. We will begrounded with our values and ideals and work and with thetheory that if we affect one individual or GSA we can affect thelarger community as well.

Everyone Has potentialWe strongly believe that every student can succeed giventhe right support.

The State ofCalifornia hasover 500 GSA’s,representingmore than 1/3 ofall the state’s highschools

-GSA Network

USC’s LGBT Resource Center

The purpose of the GLBTA is to provide fun and effective LGBT related programming forthe USC community. The GLBTA promotes involvement, provides support, and serves asa resource not only to LGBT and allied students, faculty, and staff but also the largerUSC community. The organization sponsors large scale events like National ComingOut Week and Pridefest as well as smaller programs like U-Rap and monthly filmsoirees.

The LGBT Resource Center works in collaborationwith campus offices, organization and communitynetworks to create a safe, welcoming and inclusivecampus environment for all students, faculty andstaff. Services include:•LGBT related information, referrals, andconfidential crisis intervention•Networking with neighboring LGBT-friendlyresources•Student programming opportunities and leadershipdevelopment•Lavender Commencement Celebration•Spring Leadership Retreat: “Generation Queer”

In 2006 theAdvocate CollegeGuide gave USCa perfect “GayPoint Average,”the only schoolon the west coastand one of onlytwo in the nationto receive such anhonor.

The University of Southern California ranks amongLGBT-Friendly Colleges and Universities.

“The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students” listsUSC among the top 20 LGBT-Friendly Colleges &Universities that create a positive environment for LGBTstudents.

“USC’s recognition as ‘one of the best of the best’ is agreat honor for our campus,” said Michael L. Jackson,Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs. “It is atribute to the innovate work of the LGBT ResourceCenter and the commitment of the university to createas positive an environment as possible for all students.”

USC’s LGBT Resource Center

The Advocate CollegeGuide & USC

The purpose of the GLBTA is to provide fun and effective LGBT related programming forthe USC community. The GLBTA promotes involvement, provides support, and serves asa resource not only to LGBT and allied students, faculty, and staff but also the largerUSC community. The organization sponsors large scale events like National ComingOut Week and Pridefest as well as smaller programs like U-Rap and monthly filmsoirees.

Who We Are

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GLBTA

The LGBT Resource Center works in collaboration with campus offices, organization andcommunity networks to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive campus environment forall students, faculty and staff. Services include:•LGBT related information, referrals, and confidential crisis intervention•Networking with neighboring LGBT-friendly resources•Student programming opportunities and leadership development•Lavender Commencement Celebration•Spring Leadership Retreat: “Generation Queer”

What We Have To Offer

OutReach’s program will be multifaceted to provide a complete mentoring experience for the GSA’s. Ourprogram includes:

LGBT College Life @ USCWith our recruitment guide developed by the LGBT Resource Center we will offer students a sneakpeek into college life at USC and the steps it takes to get to USC.

College AdmissionsEveryone in OutReach is currently in college, so we all have knowledge about what it takes to getin! While college admissions isn’t our main focus, we are available for questions.

Leadership DevelopmentA core component of our program is training students to become better leaders and more informedcitizens on LGBT issues.

GSA Programming Assistance & SupportBetween OutReach and the other LGBT organizations at USC we have a wide range ofprogramming experience and will be available to assist GSA’s in building their own programs.

OutReach will work directly with the USC GLBTA and the LGBT Resource Center to acquireresources to reach out to high school GSA’s.

•Initial contact will be by phone to discover which high schools have a functioning GSA.•We will mail the GSA a packet with OutReach information, the LGBT Resource Center’sinformation, USC’s LGBT recruitment guide, and more!•A USC student panel will present at GSA meetings. The recruitment guide will be a largepart of that presentation as well as other OutReach services•OutReach will also facilitate leadership trainings and will answer any questions aboutorganizing or applying to college. We will also encourage students to apply to USC and visitduring the Rainbow Floor’s Overnight Experience.

How We Will Work

What We Have To Offer Don't live down to expectations.  Go out there and do something remarkable.  - Wendy Wasserstein

OutReach’s program will be multifaceted to provide a complete mentoring experience for theGSA’s. Our program includes:

LGBT College Life @ USCWith our recruitment guide developed by the LGBT Resource Center we will offer studentsa sneak peek into college life at USC and the steps it takes to get to USC.

College AdmissionsEveryone in OutReach is currently in college, so we all have knowledge about what ittakes to get in! While college admissions isn’t our main focus, we are available forquestions.

Leadership DevelopmentA core component of our program is training students to become better leaders and moreinformed citizens on LGBT issues.

GSA Programming Assistance & SupportBetween OutReach and the other LGBT organizations at USC we have a wide range ofprogramming experience and will be available to assist GSA’s in building their ownprograms.

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Branding & Identity

How We Will Work

OutReach’s long-term success is contingent on having a clearly recognizableidentity and program, one that is familiar to GSA’s everywhere. To assist in thiseffort, these four logo variations have been designed to clearly distinguishOutReach. When consistently applied on our materials, the brand conveys theunique qualities of OutReach and create a coherent OutReach image.

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Branding & Identity

Branding &Identity

Branding &Identity

Branding &Identity

Branding & Identity

Branding & Identity

Branding &Identity

OutReach will launch in Spring 2008. When we do,OutReach will essentially be “coming out.” We’ll betelling anyone who will listen about the amazingopportunities to work with high school students. Ourcoming out process will include advertising to the generalstudent body, informing various persons andorganizations on campus, and utilizing the resources ofthe USC LGBT student population to find the best peoplefor the job.

Advertising StrategyOutReach will begin recruitingmembers through the strategies on theright. With our logo completed wewill be able to quickly and easilycreate great ads to attract students…?

Who are we telling aboutOutReach?

USC Volunteer CenterAsian Pacific American Student

ServicesEl Centro Chicano

Center for Black Cultural andStudent AffairsGSA NetworkLocal GSA’sUSC Students

Where We Need To GoOutReach will launch in Spring 2008.When we do, OutReach willessentially be “coming out.” We’ll betelling anyone who will listen aboutthe amazing opportunities to workwith high school students. Our comingout process will include advertising tothe general student body, informingvarious persons and organizations oncampus, and utilizing the resources ofthe USC LGBT student population tofind the best people for the job.

•Present at GLBTA meeting•Present at U-Rap•Present at Rainbow Floor Meeting•Put reminders on Rainbow Floor Doors•GLBTA Listserve•Personal Networking•Facebook•Flyers in Community Service Center,CBCSA, El Centro, APASS

Advertising Strategy“If we did all the things we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” - Thomas Edison

OutReach will begin recruitingmembers through the strategies on theright. With our logo completed wewill be able to quickly and easilycreate great ads to attract students…?

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The first meeting of OutReach will be on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30in the LGBT Resource Center (STU 202B). The location will be announced onthe GLBTA listerv. At this first meeting we will focus on:

•Rewriting and ratifying goals, philosophy, and values

•Collecting contact information on all potential members

•Assign jobs for members

•Get to know the OutReach team

The First Meeting

Where We Need To Go

It is at this first meeting that we willbegin moving forward with OutReach.Our first major event will be at theModels of Pride Conference atOccidental College on October 6thwhere we will be tabling alongside theLGBT Resource Center. After launchingwe will have weekly meetings toupdate the team and assign highschools visits.

More information on OutReach will be available on the GLBTAwebsite (www.glbta.org) and on the weekly GLBTA listerv. AFacebook group will also be created.

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It is at this first meeting that we willbegin moving forward with OutReach.Our first major event will be at theModels of Pride Conference atOccidental College on October 6thwhere we will be tabling alongside theLGBT Resource Center. After launchingwe will have weekly meetings toupdate the team and assign highschools visits.

The first meeting of OutReachshall be:

Wednesday, September19th, 2007

7:30LGBT Resource Center

(STU 202B)

We want to create an organization and program that will endure for years to come.

OutReach’s ultimate goal is to be known beyond the USC community amongGSA’s, outside LGBT Organizations, and other universities. Our program isdesigned to reach out to the highest number of LGBT high school students andGSA’s that we can handle. This means that as we grow we will be able tosupport more programming for more schools.

As we reach beyond USC we will be conscientious of the image we arecreating for ourselves, the LGBT Resource Center, GLBTA, and USC. Ourimage is important to maintain so that we will become a familiar programwith GSA’s in the area.

Our efforts to go beyond USC will start with our mailings that will begin oncethe LGBT Resource Center’s recruitment guides are completed.

Within the next 3 yearsOutReach, along with the

Rainbow Floor’s OvernightExperience, will be instantlyrecognizable and familiar toGSA’s across California andto GSA’s around the country.

OutReach’s ultimate goal is to be known beyond the USC community amongGSA’s, outside LGBT Organizations, and other universities. Our program isdesigned to reach out to the highest number of LGBT high school students andGSA’s that we can handle. This means that as we grow we will be able tosupport more programming for more schools.

As we reach beyond USC we will be conscientious of the image we arecreating for ourselves, the LGBT Resource Center, GLBTA, and USC. Ourimage is important to maintain so that we will become a familiar programwith GSA’s in the area.

Our efforts to go beyond USC will start with our mailings that will begin oncethe LGBT Resource Center’s recruitment guides are completed.

Going Beyond USCWhere We Need To Go

We want to create an organization and program that will endure for years to come.

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