Baylor LGBTQ+ students closer to having chartered group A former member of the unofficial LGBTQ+ group on campus sees progress after regents approved three guiding principles to provide a welcoming environment. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 10:28 PM CDT May 14, 2021 Updated: 9:54 AM CDT May 19, 2021 WACO, Texas — The Baylor University Board of Regents approved guiding principles of caring for all students on Friday, which includes LGBTQ+ students attending the university. This includes the possibility of establishing a new chartered student group that adheres to the school's core commitments, as well as its policies and statements, a news release said. This measure was approved along with the 2021-2022 budget, plans to renovate the dorms and plans to start construction on a new welcome center named after Mark and Paula Hurd.