The Generation Queer Emerging Leadership Retreat (commonly known as "GQ") is a weekend retreat for first year and transfer students. At GQ, participants identify their leadership abilities and learn how to utilize their talents to better LGBT equality on campus and for the greater LGBT Community.
Participants are selected from a competitive group of students and selection is based on their previous involvement within the USC community, leadership potential and motivation to get involved with campus activities in the future. Participants are nominated by staff, faculty and peers, but students can also self nominate.
Information about GQ is sent via the LGBT E-Newsletter at the beginning of the spring semester. Students involved with the Freshman Advocacy Board (FAB) receive priority for registration.
Retreat Goals
- Participants learn about their own identity
- Participants share what motivates them to succeed
- Participants discuss future goals and opportunities
GQ is co-sponsored by the Queer & Ally Student Assembly (QuASA) and the LGBT Resource Center.