  {"id":144,"date":"2022-06-24T14:46:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T19:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/?page_id=144"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:49:54","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Students, faculty, staff and community members can reserve the Center&rsquo;s lounge space located at Room 260 at Hobson Memorial union via <a href=\"https:\/\/minnstate.bookitadmin.minnstate.edu\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Campus Room Scheduling<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>. Student identity groups and student organizations are also encouraged to reserve the space for regular organizational meetings.<\/p>\n<h2>Resources for Students<\/h2>\n<p>Report a bias incident:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?BemidjiStateUniv&amp;layout_id=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Discrimination<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?BemidjiStateUniv&amp;layout_id=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sexual Violence<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/human-resources\/current-employees\/employee-engagement\/respectful-workplace-commitment\/submit-a-complaint\/online-complaint-form\/\">Respectful Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Student Identity Support Groups<\/h3>\n<p>CDEI supports and collaborates with student identity groups on campus. Please feel free to use BeaverLink to <a href=\"https:\/\/bemidjistate.presence.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">connect to those groups<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> and follow them on social media!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bemidjistate.presence.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CDEI Student Organization<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li>International Student Organization (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ISOatBSU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">facebook<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bsu_internationalorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Instagram<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The Phoenix (<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/phoenixatbsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Instagram<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Black Student Union (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bemidji-State-University-Black-Student-Union-100249148038381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">facebook<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bsunion.bsu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Instagram<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>The Phoenix Club<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bemidjistate.presence.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">The Phoenix Club<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> is Bemidji State&rsquo;s student organization for gender, sexual and romantic minorities and their allies. They advocate for the acceptance of all sexual and gender identities among students, faculty and community members. The club works to eradicate homophobia, transphobia, intolerance and injustice. Their weekly meetings and regularly held events which include silent auctions, drag shows and coming out panels support human and equal rights in all forms.<\/p>\n<h4>Northwoods Queer Outreach<\/h4>\n<p>Launched in 2019, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/community\/northwoods-queer-outreach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Northwoods Queer Outreach<\/a> program aims to increase queer and transgender representation, support and acceptance across campus and within the Bemidji community. The program originally began as a conversation between colleagues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/dd4475sx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dr. Kate Larson<\/a>, associate professor of psychology and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/directory\/facstaff\/qe3646by\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dr. Kat Klement<\/a>, assistant professor of psychology. Both instructors of human sexuality and co-advisors for The Phoenix, Larson and Klement decided to transform their conversation into a resource for queer and transgender folks on campus and in the broader Bemidji community. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/community\/northwoods-queer-outreach\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> NQO website <\/a>offers a diverse range of resources that cover various topics, including holidays, transitioning and mental health.<\/p>\n<h4>Lutheran Campus Ministry<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcmbemidji.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Lutheran Campus Ministry<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> is a faith-based student community at Bemidji State and Northwest Tech. Their &ldquo;Reconciling in Christ&rdquo; and &ldquo;A Community Called Grace&rdquo; programs emphasize how the church welcomes people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Under the leadership of Pastor Emily Papke-Larson, the LCM has revamped its commitment to supporting students of color and 2SLGBTQIA+ students.<\/p>\n<h3>On Campus<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/accessibility\/\">Accessibility\/Accommodations<\/a><br>\nServices: Accessibility, learning accommodations<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/center-for-civil-rights\/investigation-office\/\"><b>Investigation Office<\/b><\/a><br>\nHours: 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 4:30 p.m.<br>\nServices: Sexual violence training, restorative justice training, complaint procedural training, investigation<br>\nPhone: (218) 755-4209<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/health-counseling\/\"><b>Student Center for Health and Counseling<\/b><\/a><br>\nHours: 9 a.m. &ndash; 4 p.m.<br>\nServices: Medical services, counseling, health education, self-help resources<br>\nPhone: (218) 755-2053<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/public-safety\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Safety Office<\/span><\/b><\/a><br>\nHours: 24 hours<br>\nServices: Safety response<br>\nPhone: (218) 755-3888<\/p>\n<h3>Off Campus<\/h3>\n<p><b>Support Within Reach Sexual Violence Resource Center<\/b><br>\nPhone: (800) 708-2727<\/p>\n<p><b>Suicide Prevention<\/b><br>\nPhone: (800) 422-0045<\/p>\n<p><b>Bemidji Police Department<\/b><br>\nPhone: (218) 333-9111<\/p>\n<p><b>Sanford Medical Center: Emergency Room<\/b><br>\nPhone: (218) 751-5430<\/p>\n<h2>Resources for Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/human-resources\/current-employees\/labor-relations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bargaining Contracts and Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/president\/about-the-president\/presidents-initiatives\/\">Campus Climate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/university-committees\/\">DEIA+ Committees<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Employee Recognition<\/li>\n<li>Employee Resource Groups\n<ul>\n<li>Employees for Accessibility &ndash; Thomas Dirth or Sabrina Wille (<a href=\"mailto:thomas.dirth@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">thomas.dirth@bemidjistate.edu<\/a>) or (<a href=\"mailto:sabrina.wille@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">sabrina.wille@bemidjistate.edu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Employees of Color &ndash; Li Zhou (<a href=\"mailto:li.zhou@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">li.zhou@bemidjistate.edu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Employees who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ (meets every other Thursday) &ndash; Sarah Cronin (<a href=\"mailto:sarah.cronin@bemidjistate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">sarah.cronin@bemidjistate.edu<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Employee Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Parents of Young Children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/faculty-association\/senate-committees\/bsufa-caucus\/\">Faculty Equity Caucuses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Flexible Work Options (coming soon!)<\/li>\n<li>Human Resources\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/human-resources\/benefits-and-retirement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/human-resources\/policies-procedures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Policies and Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Onboarding (coming soon!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/offices\/professional-development\/\">Professional Development<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources Students, faculty, staff and community members can reserve the Center&rsquo;s lounge space located at Room 260 at Hobson Memorial union via Campus Room Scheduling. 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