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Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation (CISO) Records, 1988-2000

 

Summary

Creator:
University of South Florida
Abstract:
Collection consists of related material to the USF St. Petersburg advisory Commitee on Issues of Sexual Orientation (CISO), later named the Commitee on Issues of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (CISOGI), and LGBTQ+ student/local activities from 1988 through 2000.
Extent:
1 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation (CISO) Records, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes brochures, clippings, and publications that relate to the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community from 1988 through 2000. This collection also includes correspondence, memoranda, and reports related to the USF St. Petersburg Advisory Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (CISOGI).

Biographical / historical:

The Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation (CISO), an Advisory Committee to the President of the University of South Florida, first convened in September 1993. Later renamed the Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (CISOGI), this advisory body regularly meets with USF executive staff, human resources personnel, and representatives from the diversity and equal opportunity offices. This university-wide body has consulted with groups about adding non-discriminatory clauses and partner benefits for all employees, regardless of sexual orientation. In addition, this committee supports leadership initiatives and opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students at the University of South Florida.

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Committee on Issues of Sexual Orientation (CISO) Records, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Location of this collection:
140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg
FL
33701
USA