Safe Zone

logoWhat is Safe Zone?

A Safe Zone or Safe Space is a place where all people feel safe, welcome, and included. The Safe Zone program aims to provide an educational lesson to the campus community. Centered around LGBTQ+ individuals and the stigma they can face in daily life. A Safe Zone emblem (shown on the right) can be found in the areas of individuals that have completed the voluntary two and a half hour Safe Zone program. This emblem represents the individual's commitment to increase awareness, and knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community. 

MTSU Safe Zone Program

The MTSU Safe Zone program is a voluntary two and a half hour program created to develop confident, knowledgeable and effective allies of the LGBTQ+ community at MTSU. Each participant whom completes a Safe Zone Training may receive a Safe Zone emblem upon competition of the program to be displayed for others to their space is supportive and affirming. 

Safe Zone is a community of people who

logo will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBT+ people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
logo will not tolerate or encourage homophobic, transphobic, or heterosexist comments and actions but will address them in an educational and informative manner.
logo have actively participated in the two and a half hour Safe Zone training and have knowledge or information on campus and community resources.

Departments That Have Participated in the Safe Zone Program

The departments listed below represent departments that have participated in the Safe Zone Program from Fall 2017-present. Each of these departments may be identified by the presence of a departmental Safe Zone placard (pictured above), indicating that there are Safe Zone trained faculty, staff, or administrators present in the office.

Department Location
Intercultural & Diversity Affairs Center – Primary Safe Zone STU, Room 320
Albert Gore Research Center Todd, Room 128
Career Development Center KUC, Room 328
Center for Counseling & Psychological Services 503 B E Bell St Suite 1600, Murfreesboro, TN.
MTSU Center for Health & Human Services 1114 East Lytle Street, Murfreesboro, TN.
MTSU Center for Popular Music BRAGG, Room 140
Center for Student Involvement & Leadership STU, Room 330
Counseling Services KUC, Room 326
Department of Theater - Dance Studios & Offices MC, Room G040
Disability & Access Center, and Testing Services KUC, Room 107
James E. Walker Library LIB on campus map, 1611 Alumni Drive.
University Writing Center – Walker Library LIB 362
June Anderson Center for Women & Nontraditional Students STU, Room 330
MT One Stop SSAC, second floor
Student Health Services REC, right side of first floor main lobby
Student Programming STU, Room 340
Jones College of Business Dean’s Office BAS N219
Business Advising Center BAS N216
Department of Accounting BAS N425
Department of Economics and Finance BAS N329
Department of Information Systems BAS N333
Department of Management BAS N121
Department of Marketing BAS N429
Campus Recreation Center REC
School of Journalism & Strategic Media BRAGG


Request Safe Zone Training for Your Department or Office

If you are a faculty or staff member, you may request a training for your department.

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Campus Safe Zone Departments & Single-User Facilities


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