TO THE EDITOR:
I would like to respectfully disagree with The Daily Tar Heel's editorial stance that an Office of LGBTQ Life and Study on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus is unnecessary or unfair.
Instances of gay bashing and other forms of homophobia are common in our society and happen even on this wonderful campus. A University-sponsored Office of LGBTQ Life and Study would provide a much-needed source of information, networking and programming for our LGBTQ faculty, staff and students -- indeed, for anyone interested in learning more about LGBTQ issues.
As a faculty member, I would find such a resource extremely helpful in identifying ways in which I might make all of my students feel more welcome, understood and accepted. I applaud the University administration's initial support of an Office of LGBTQ Life and Study and hope the DTH will reconsider its position on this issue.
Rhonda Gibson
Professor
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
