Trans affirmation, Inclusion and equity on campus A strategy

History Thank you for all the work everyone in this room has done You gave me the freedom to live my life as it is today You set the stage for even better lives for those who come after us

Who is the Audience of this presentation? Trans people (Includes intersex, agender, non-binary, genderqueer and others) Allies (trans people may not always be able to lead) People in leadership positions

Objectives Strategy Matters You need to have an objective plan to move create a more inclusive, affirming institution This will not be the same across institutions Identify goals Develop a plan Train leaders Measure Progress Students should leave the university as allies that will help transform other workplaces Research can influence government, health, educational, and workplace policies to be more affirming

Strategy Guide Don’t work alone. Engage others. If you can start a project and other people take over, that is perfect Develop leaders who can act independently and give them the resources they need to do so. Now is the time to make progress. People are driven to help and looking for ways to make a difference. Change comes slow to universities. This will protect our community from political tides.

Intersectionality Transgender and genderqueer people come from all religions, races, abilities, orientations Leverage this: Bring queer trans speakers of color to campus Team up with affirming religious groups to offer programming Single use ADA Bathrooms satisfy needs of the trans and non-binary community There are trans immigrants in cages in Texas - That fight is our fight. Average lifespan of a transgender person of color is 31 – 35 ---Black Lives Matter – That fight is our fight. Trans people use planned parenthood – That fight is our fight

University obstacles Assessment / Metrics Individual CIS-Het Fear – Translates into institutional micro and macro aggression Inertia – Maintains the status quo that leaves trans people marginalized University’s vision of self Money Building Space Time Staff Perception – too hard/impossible Legal Limitations – building codes, future bathroom bills

Strategy There is no one way to be an activist nor one form of activism. Find your space! You can make a difference!

Who shall lead Leaders can come from many different places Campus LGBTQiA Faculty and Staff Diversity/ Equity and Access Professionals Allies Sociology Counseling Researchers Leaders can come from many different places This slide is weak – flesh out

Assessment/ Metrics Campus Pride Index National Ranking of LGBTQiA Policies of Colleges and Universities Allows comparisons to other universities with the same legal limitations. Allows universities to drill down to specific policy areas Attracts LGBTQiA Faculty, Staff and Students Bias Reporting System Identifies specific problems and challenges Campus climate survey Works for people who may not report individual bias May not give accurate counts but it’s a start GOAL 1: Be able to offer administrators measurable evidence that change is needed and measure progress towards goals. GOAL 2: Identify specific goals and projects to work towards. We need a means to

Allies – Identification LGBTQiA Faculty, Staff and Students Latinx organizations Black/ African American organizations Women’s groups Equity and Access Teams Professional Development Courses Faculty Development Courses Departmental Training GOAL 1: Find and influence co-conspirators and gain access to resources. GOAL 2: Identify other leaders willing to act on behalf of our community.

Allies - Training Elements of Ally Training Identify community What are the experiences of the community Tell the story of the community Detail needs List resources Maintain Lists Sign Contracts Provide contact information GOAL 1: Give potential leaders the information and resources to identify opportunities and act on them. GOAL 2: Build a list of campus allies to contact for future projects.

Campus Visibility Speakers Host Conferences TDOV/TDOR Speaking GOAL 1: Remain visible and in the forefront of decision makers minds. GOAL 2: Elevate awareness of our community.

Leverage Institutional history and influence Student orgs Student government Equity and access committees Awards GOAL 1: Utilize easy to access influence to add projects to university priority lists.

Other ways to make a difference Support Research and Researchers Improve Surveys Add Courses Class Panels/Speaking English Department Standards Policies and Procedures language Bystander Intervention Training GOAL : Utilize the natural functions of the university to contribute to broad ranging cultural change

Wrap up Develop a Strategy Identify and educate about measurable goals Find co-conspirators to help achieve them Educate and set expectations students will have for future workplaces Support affirming research Questions

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