1. Trans affirmation, Inclusion and equity on campus
A strategy

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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 – Black Lives Matter – That fight is our fight.
Trans people use planned parenthood – That fight is our fight

7. 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

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

9. 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
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10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. He/She/They - Us