Start a Chapter
The Collegiate Chapters bridge the gap between agriculture and the LGBT community by providing professional development resources and creating career pipelines. We strive to connect LGBTQ+ agriculture students to agriculture companies leading efforts in workplace equality.
Want to start a chapter at your college/university?
Collegiate Chapters are founded on four important relationships:
1.) Chapter to Members/Student Body
Creating events and programming that support LGBT agriculture students at your institution and in your community. This can be LGBT focused workshops, panels of queer professionals, hosting information sessions with sponsors, fun socials, and much more.
2.) Chapter to the Community
Volunteering in the community with K-12 programs and collaborating with other student organizations focused on the LGBT and agriculture communities.
3.) Chapter to other Chapters
Participating in the online chapter network by posting and helping to answer questions, collaborating on regional events like pride parades or conferences, and representing your chapter in your regional council.
4.) Chapter to CAP Executive Committee
Attending the annual Cultivating Change Summit and participating in workshops, panels, poster presentations, chapter-focused events, affinity groups, and opportunities to speak directly with companies and organizations that are interested in LGBT agricuture students and professionals.
Checklist for Starting a Chapter:
Fill out the New Chapter Application, which will require info from the officers, advisors, etc. After the Membership Team processes your application you will receive the personalized logos for your chapter and your chapter will be added to the chapters page on our website. New chapter applications are typically only processed during the end of a semester, but temporary logos and letters of support can be provided on request.
Recruit at least three officers: President, Vice President and Treasurer
Recruit one faculty/staff advisor from the college of agriculture.
Register as an official student organization at your college or university and set-up a bank out consistent with your university’s rules.
Execute an official memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Cultivating Change Foundation.
Review and follow all organizational guidelines for use of the new chapter logo. This is in the handbook, but more information will be provided. Please note: The Cultivating Change name/logo may not be used without official affiliation and acknowledgement by the Board of the Cultivating Change Foundation.
You can also check out our Collegiate Chapters Handbook for additional information!
We are currently looking for university partners with agriculture programs to help us build our growing network. Let's have a conversation if you feel your university could be a potential thought partner!
Contact us.
Coleman Simpson, Collegiate Network Chair
cksimpson@ncsu.edu