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We are interested in learning more about the perspectives of<b> lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) social work students</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>The purpose of this study is to solicit input from students from LGBTQ communities about their lived experiences in Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Your experiences will contribute to a better understanding of the educational experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) social work students. You will not benefit directly from participation in this study. We also hope this study will potentially offer insights into, and extend knowledge about, the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students and help inform schools of social work about your educational needs. 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Your participation is greatly appreciated!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. Shelley Craig, University of Toronto<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. Lori Messinger, University of North Carolina at Wilmington<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. Michael Dentato, Loyola University of Chicago<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. Laura Kaplan, University of Northern Iowa<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. Edmon Tucker, Barry University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. George Jacinto, Saint Leo University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Dr. Stephen Rassi, Eastern Michigan University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=yiv22220777msoplaintext style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>