Show Notes – January 22, 2012

Welcome to our first show of 2012!  Dr. Ardel Thomas, department chair of the LGBT Studies Program at City
College of San Francisco and several of her students joined Professor Dianna Chiabotti from Napa Valley College to talk about the LGBT Studies Program offered at both colleges and the new partnership the two colleges have forged.  City College was the first public college in California to offer a degree program in LGBT studies.  But, they have been offering classes in this subject since 1978.  Napa Valley College will be starting a certificate program in collaboration with City College starting in the fall of 2012.  These programs will prepare students to transfer to San Diego State University where they can earn a 4-year degree.  The students and staff at both college shared their ideas about these innovative programs and explained how students can enroll.  Both programs will also be supporting local public school teachers with training on how to deliver new curriculum required by the Fair and Inclusive Education Act that now includes the contribution of LGBT people to society.

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LGBT Studies Program at City College of San Francisco
LGBT Studies Program at Napa Valley College

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