Resolution 91-26: EQUAL EDUCATION
| Number | 91-26 |
| Description | Lesbian/Gay class requirement |
| Authored by |
Jennifer Janney |
| Sponsored by |
Tracey Cox Alberto Guterrez Robert Gaut Mary Stevenson |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, October 22, 1991 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, October 22, 1991 |
| General Body Vote | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| Committee | Academic Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | FAILED |
| Whereas | The University of Texas At Arlington is included in the UT System and therefore subject to the policies of the UT System; and |
| Whereas | It is stated in the UT System non-discrimination policies that "in addition to compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regualtions, no person is be subject to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation regarding admissions, employment or access to programs, facilities or services of the University of Texas System;" and |
| Whereas | Students at UTA who are of various races, religions, culuters, ages, physical abilities, who are of either sex, or who are interested in specific issues can take undergraduate classes dealing specifically with these issues. **Examples of 19 different classes were given.** |
| Whereas | Lesbians and gays and people who are interested in lesbian/gay issues are denied access to equal education by the fact that classes dealing specifically with lesbain/gay issues are not offered. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | UTA be required to offer at least one undergraduate class per academic year dealing specifically with lesbain/gay issues. |