WIBW — The University of Kansas has named a new director for its Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
The University of Kansas says Kristopher Oliveira ’17 has been selected to lead its Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
KU says Oliveira is an advanced doctoral student and instructor in the Departmetn of Sociology at the University of South Florida and will begin his work for the University on Aug. 10.
According to KU, the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, SGD, works to build an inclusive campus community by providing social justice based education, resources, programming and support for students, staff and faculty throughout the spectrums of gender and sexuality, emphasizing intersectional experiences.
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Oliveira says before starting on his doctoral studies, he served as an interim LGBTQIA+ resource center director at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he delivered presentations on queer and transgender identity and helped shape campus policy and advocacy, developed events and programs and advanced the departmental mission to support LGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC students, staff and faculty.
Oliveira says his staff has partnered with the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to help develop a culturally competent Safe Zone training program. he says his experience in higher education has also focused on areas such as student affairs, including orientation, financial aid and advising and student transitions. he says he volunteers with the Trevor Project and the Human Rights Campaign.
KU says in addition to doctoral work, Oliveira holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from St. Cloud State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
