Shifting public opinion and a rapidly changing political landscape are reflected in the dramatic revisions of public policies regarding the rights ascribed to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) individuals and couples in states across the US. While these changes have reached a critical mass, entering mainstream politics at the federal level, there is still much division among the American public. This study addresses the limitation of the literature by examining the experiences of self-identified LGBTQ faculty at a large research university, with a focus toward identifying the climate for sexual minority faculty. The use of small focus groups enables the procurement of qualitative data to obtain nuanced information regarding the experiences and differential treatment of LGBTQ faculty within the institution. This enriched data provides an explicit understanding of the climate for sexual minorities at the university and allows for the identification of possible solutions to alleviate issues faced by LGBTQ faculty. Lastly, this research will examine the connection between the needs of LGBTQ, female and minority faculty to asses whether existing policies [targeting women and minorities] can effectively address the unique climate experienced by sexual minority faculty. Policy and programmatic recommendations will be made to improve the inclusion and success of LGBTQ faculty on college campuses.