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Several universities -- in the wake of the suicide of Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers student -- are announcing new efforts to combat and prevent anti-gay bullying. The University of Wisconsin at Madison has started a campaign called "Stop the Silence" to support gay students, and the dean of students is convening a series of discussions on harassment and bullying. Chancellor Biddy Martin issued a statement in which she said: "The suicide rates for gay and lesbian youth are appallingly high. Hatred, harassment and bullying have serious consequences. Let us re-commit to a safe, respectful and welcoming community for everyone."
At Grand Valley State University, President Thomas Haas sent an e-mail to all students and faculty members Friday in which he said that "any time you or anyone in the Grand Valley State University community feels belittled, disrespected, threatened, or unsafe because of who you are, the entire university community is diminished," The Grand Rapids Press reported.
