Cris Cambianica: ccris@oxy.edu: they/them/their Gender & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS Everett Nelor: nelor@oxy.edu: he/him/his Cris Cambianica: ccris@oxy.edu: they/them/their Will be using “queer” as umbrella term, but will probe audience’s comfort level

Road Map Defining Terms Talking to LGBTQIA+ Your Students Resources to Find State Legal Climate & Context College Resources Action Items

Lesbian [sexual orientation] Gay [sexual orientation] Bisexual [sexual orientation] Transgender [gender/sex ] Queer [gender/sex/sexual orientation] Intersex [sex] Distinction between gender and sexual orientation here Does anyone have any questions about the alphabet or the difference between gender and sexuality, any of these terms, or how to use them? Asexual [sexual orientation]

Queer/Trans: Key Gender Terms Cisgender: having a gender that matches that assigned at birth Genderqueer terms (not cis): Transgender (trans): having a gender that does not correspond to that on your birth certificate Non-binary: having a gender that is not dichotomously male or female Gender non-conforming: having a gender that does not conform to societal expectation Possible overlap of terms/don’t guess what identity transsexual--NOOOO

Talking to Students 101: Pronouns Use the correct pronouns for everyone -How to use singular they pronouns -How to correct yourself if you mess up Revise gendered language-- not just pronouns! (e.g. “Men & Women” vs. People) Naming our pronouns with students

Talking to Students 202: Gender Assumptions Don’t assume sexuality/gender -- that includes bodies! Don’t imply that there are only 2 genders Don’t ask the status of transition/questions about bodies/surgery (Not everyone transitions medically/experiences similar dysphoria) Don’t “out” a student: listen for cues if you don’t know if they’re “out” Don’t assume gender based on physical appearance or your gendered expectations; don’t assume where someone is in their transition asking/assuming about specific medical procedures Public facing events & inclusion Terrible questions (i.e. what was your old name): https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/resources/QuestionableQuestions.pdf Terms Social barriers Financial barriers

HRC Interactive Map for Legal Climate https://www.hrc.org/state-maps http://www.transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/ust s/USTSCAStateReport%281017%29.pdf -See CA trans survey results--even as the state with the most legal protections, problems still arise

Regional Climate of Colleges

College Resource Considerations a) RESIDENCE HALLS/BATHROOMS b) HEALTHCARE c) NON DISCRIMINATION POLICIES d) INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMMING e) CAMPUS CLIMATE

Residence Halls & Bathrooms Gender neutral bathrooms? (or single-stall) Gender-neutral housing students/staff will feel comfortable in?

Campus Healthcare Access healthcare (medical/counseling/surgery & hormones) via outside or campus health insurance ?

Campus Non-Discrimination Policies Will their name and pronouns be respected? (faculty, class registration, student IDs, transcript, diploma) How would a misconduct case be handled? Legal name vs preferred name Legal sex & housing

Campus Climate Is there an LGBTQIA+ community? And other clues (tours, overnights, mission statements, etc) How welcoming is the rest of the community? Are there LGBTQIA+ staff/faculty? Will there be mentors? Access to athletics & other gender-specific extracurriculars?

Institutional Support Is there an LGBTQIA resource guide on their website? Is there a resource center for LGBTQIA+ students? Are there awareness weeks or peer mentoring programs? http://www.reed.edu/diversity/resources/trans-faq.html#hcc

College Application Process Student may/may not out themselves in application or to Admission Officer LGBTQIA+ identity may be primary consideration or unimportant> listen Don’t “out” them based on disclosed information Student may need to connect to residence halls/registrar upon enrolling

Action Items/Homework Admission Counselors: - know your college campus’ resources and that of surrounding city - understand financial and social barriers during holistic file review - introduce yourself with pronouns and respect others’ - continue to self-educate High School Counselors: - know how to research college and state resources for trans/gnc students - introduce yourself with pronouns and respect others’ - continue to self-educate Poll the audience for action items

Thank you! Questions? Email us for slides or more resources! We love to share these! ccris@oxy.edu & nelor@oxy.edu