Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and more (LGBTQ+)

Serving LGBTQ+ students is core to the California Community Colleges’ mission, critical to the Chancellor’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility work and closely aligns with Vision 2030 goals, Equity in Access, Equity in Support, and Equity in Success, while reducing equity gaps among underrepresented student groups.

In 2021-22 Assembly Bill 132 (the Postsecondary Education Trailer Bill) appropriated $10 million in one-time funding for allocation by the Chancellor’s Office “to community college districts to provide additional funds to support LGBTQ+ students”.  In 2023-2024, $10 million in one-time funding was approved and allocated to continue supporting LGBTQ+ students.

Michelle Olla

Michelle Olla

TC Cougar Pride Club Advisor

TC LGBTQ Workgroup Members

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Initiatives and Projects

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  • TC Safe Project

    An effort to build community and support for out LGBTQ+ students.  This project allows our students to connect, share experiences and get support from allies. The safe space projects is a luncheon that is hosted twice a year.

  • TC Professional Development

    At least one a year a professional development for faculty and students is hosted.  In Fall 2024 Dr. Angel Hernandez presented to Taft College on Student Success Research on LGBTQ students and hosted a part two section in Spring 2024 ( please add flyer)

  • TC LGBTQ Student Project- Day of the Dead

    Flyer and Pictures here 
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  • TC Lavendar Graduation

    Flyer and Pictures here asdfasdfasdf