The Rider Allies SafeZone Program is a campus wide voluntary program that creates allies, support systems and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. It is designed to create a network of allies so people can visibly identify faculty, staff and students who support the LGBTQIA+ population and can provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment on campus for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They can provide support, information, and resources available both locally and nationally.
For more information regarding the Rider Allies SafeZone Program, please contact the CDI team at [email protected].
Register for Allies SafeZone Training
Faculty & Staff
SafeZone Staff Summer 2023 Training Dates: Please note that all workshops are in person and will take place in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI).
Each session is capped at 10 people.
- Tuesday, May 23, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Hybrid)
- Tuesday, June 20, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 18, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Hybrid)
- Tuesday, August 1, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 15, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Hybrid)
RSVP HERE
SafeZone Staff Fall 2023 Training Dates: Please note that all workshops are in person and will take place in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI).
Each session is capped at 10 people.
- Wednesday, September 13, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 27, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 11, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 25, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 8, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 22, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 6, 2 to 5 p.m.
RSVP HERE
Students
SafeZone Student Summer 2023 Training Dates: Please note that all workshops are in person and will take place in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI).
Each session is capped at 10 people.
- Thursday, May 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 8, 1 to 4 p.m. (Hybrid)
- Thursday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 6, 1 to 4 p.m. (Hybrid)
- Thursday, July 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, August 3, 1 to 4 p.m. (Hybrid)
- Thursday, August 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
RSVP HERE
SafeZone Student Fall 2023 Training Dates: Please note that all workshops are in person and will take place in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI).
Each session is capped at 10 people.
- Friday, September 15, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Friday, September 29, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Friday, October 13, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Friday, October 27, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Friday, November 10, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Friday, December 8, 2 to 5 p.m.
RSVP HERE
Allies
Allies have attended Ally Training and agreed to be visible allies of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus. Allies can be identified by their display of the decal below.
What does the sticker mean?

The display of the Ally sticker means that the owner has attended an Ally Training and agreed to be supportive and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community. It does not mean that the owner identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Anyone is welcome to become an ally, even if they are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The absence of an Ally symbol should not be interpreted in any way nor does it imply that the person or space is not safe. The University’s values, as well as nondiscrimination and harassment policies, clearly articulate the University’s expectations that all community members will be treated fairly.
If you are interested in scheduling a SafeZone Training for your department please contact the CDI team, at [email protected].