In the past few years, there has been a rise in the presence of trans and genderqueer students on college campuses across the country. With this heightened visibility comes increased backlash that manifests itself in physical harassment and other forms of discrimination toward trans people. More than 90% of two- and four-year institutions in the United States remain completely inaccessible and inhospitable to transgender students. Learn more in the Campus Pride Trans Policy Clearinghouse as well as read these successful strategies and tools for trans and genderqueer advocacy on campus.
Gender Inclusive Restrooms: Dos and Don’ts
By Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. Are you working to increase the number of gender inclusive/all-gender restrooms on your campus? Have you thought about the use of language, signage, and privacy/safety? The following list is a quick rundown of “dos” and “don’ts” …
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The Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students: What You Need to Know
By Genny Beemyn and Shane Windmeyer On May 13, 2016, the Departments of Education and Justice issued a Dear Colleague letter to clarify the rights of transgender students under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. While the applicability …
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Queer It Yourself: Pronoun Buttons!
by Allison Marie Turner Welcome to Queer It Yourself, a series on using arts-and-crafts to make your spaces more safe, fun and QUEER! Want a fun craft you can do to create more inclusive spaces on your campus? Today, Campus …
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“What are Your Pronouns?” A Guide to Common Pronouns and Their Usage
by Allison Marie Turner Respecting a person’s pronouns is vitally important to creating inclusive environments for transgender people. Beginning a conversation by introducing yourself and sharing your pronouns is an easy way to begin a conversation about pronoun usage, and …
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Women’s Colleges Address Transgender Issues on Campus
Although to date only four women’s colleges have implemented inclusive transgender policies, it is a topic on the forefront at numerous campuses. As the public conversation evolves—with a Time magazine cover featuring Laverne Cox, a best-selling autobiography by Janet Mock …
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Gender Inclusive Bathroom Signage
by Tyler Eilts A necessary evil which pushes our privacy boundaries into the open: Public restrooms. Public restrooms can prove challenging to many individuals who are differently gendered from the falsely dichotomous “Male” or “Female” stick figure depictions on bathroom signage. Thankfully, …
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16 Ways to be a Transgender Advocate and Ally
Written by Prin, University of South Florida CW: discussion of transphobic behavior and dialogue The variations in community experiences between different locations is fascinating to me. In Tampa, Florida, I am heavily involved in the transgender community, and I know many …
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Transgender Allyship and Advocacy
by Justine Matlock CW: discussion of transphobic behavior and action The transgender community is one of the most underrepresented, misinterpreted, and misunderstood facets of the LGBTQIA community- as such, in our society we/they face unprecedented rates of violence, higher …
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Transgender Membership in Fraternities & Sororities and Title IX
Transgender Membership in Fraternities & Sororities and Title IX Author Stevie Tran is a 2013 graduate of Hofstra University School of Law. Tran is a member of Sigma Phi Beta National Fraternity and also volunteers with Campus Pride. She recently …
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BACK TO CAMPUS: 6 Best Practices to a Trans-Friendly Campus
Reprinted with permission. The Advocate, August 13, 2014 Just a few steps would make any campus a more welcoming place. by Genny Beemyn Let’s face it: most colleges and universities do not do enough to support trans students. To their …
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The Top 10 Trans-Friendly Colleges and Universities
With improvements made across the country, for the first time ever, Campus Pride can assemble a list of the most welcoming places for trans students to go to college. by Dr. Genny Beemyn and Shane Windmeyer, reprinted with permission from …
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An Institutional Responsibility: Tracking Retention & Academic Success of Out LGBT Students
Authors: Shane Windmeyer, Keith Humphrey and Danielle Barker Calls for increased accountability, specifically around student graduation rates, are everywhere in higher education across the United States. Ensuring that students progress efficiently from orientation to commencement has become the focus, and …
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Promising Practices for Inclusion of Gender Identity/Gender Expression in Higher Education
Transgender and other gender nonconforming people face discrimination and harassment on a daily basis. In addition, transgender individuals are often denied access to basic services and facilities, such as restrooms and housing. Some campus administrators are beginning to understand that …
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“Beginning the Conversation” Fraternity & Sorority Transgender Resource Guide
In order to create change, we must first “begin the conversation.” Transgender people are seldom discussed within the context of fraternities and sororities. However, in order to create necessary policy changes to be supportive of transgender students, the conversation must …
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Advocacy for Trans & Genderqueer Students
by Caeden Dempsey, National Center for Transgender Equality In the past few years we have seen a rise in the presence of trans and genderqueer students on college campuses across the country. With this heightened visibility comes increased backlash that …
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Gender Continuum
by Zander Keig Are You a Boy or a Girl? I can’t keep track of how many times a child has asked me that question, in public no less, like while waiting in line to buy popcorn at the movies …
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Meet Alyn Lybman: Transgender Fraternity Brother
by Robert Bergin Alyn Libman may be on a mission to change the way you think about frat guys and transgender people. If that’s the case though, he’s being awful chill about it. Libman, a fourth year American Studies major, …
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TransWiki — TONI Project
The TONI PROJECT provides transgender non-discrimination information for campuses. The TONI project is a first-of-its-kind space for students to share college and university policies important to transgender people. Use this site to learn about campus housing policies, health plans, and curricula, …
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Check the Box: Trans Checklist for Colleges & Universities
Check your boxes. Find out where to focus your trans-inclusive efforts on campus. by Genny Beemyn Language and Processes Yes/No __ __ Have a college nondiscrimination policy that includes “gender identity or expression.” __ __ If your office has its …
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Greek Life Assessment: Where do you stand on Trans Issues?
I thought it might be helpful to “boil it down” into a few key questions for you to ask yourself, your students, your colleagues, administration, national leaders, etc. Remember this is all about a beginning the conversation. Prospective Students A prospective student is …
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Trans Woman Athlete Perspective: I’m a Woman on the Move
by Anne McIlroy CW: gendered language; eating disorders; misgendering For decades, the Olympics have guarded against men who pose as women and vice versa, but now the way is open for competitors who change their gender altogether. This weekend, a Canadian …
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Transgender Educational and Support Resources
This is a compiled list of resources and support for transgender education and research. Transgender Educational and Support Resources Share with others!facebooktwittergooglepinteresttumblrlinkedinmail
Gender Normative Privilege
CW: examples are include that relate to various trans experiences, medical procedures, anti-trans ideas of sexual behavior and sexuality, and transphobic/ableist ideas of mental health This outline is a comprehensive list of privileges of gender normatives that should be respected …
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Suggestions for How to Have “Gender Identity or Expression” Included in Non-Discrimination Policies
This resource guide from the Lambda 10 Project helps institutions of higher education and work spaces to protect transgender students and members from discrimination through inclusion within policy change. Suggestions for How to Have “Gender Identity or Expression” Included in …
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Suggested Steps to Make Campuses More Trans-Inclusive
To assist colleges and universities in becoming more supportive of transgender students, staff, and faculty, we offer the following practical recommendations in areas where gender-variant people are likely to encounter discrimination on campuses: health care, residence halls, bathrooms, locker rooms, …
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The Trans Umbrella
The Trans Umbrella This resource from Lambda 10 Project is an informative guide of terms to include all variants of transgender people. These words are social constructs developed over time. New language is constantly formed to unite community members as …
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23 Ways to Put Trans Advocacy into Action
by Lydia A. Sausa, M.S. Ed., Ph.D. candidate CW: discussion of transphobic violence and harassment “I felt alone and isolated. No one cared. No one really understood me and what I was going through. I loved school, but I never felt …
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