"Trans and gender non-binary students regularly face both institutional and individual discrimination on campuses. Colleges are ethically and legally obligated to be doing more to support them in both policy and practice." Genny Beemyn, Ph.D.

A rapidly growing number of students are coming out as Trans and gender non-binary before and when they enter college, but many cisgender (non-transgender) faculty and staff lack even a basic understanding of the lives of Trans individuals and how to meet their needs through creating a more gender-inclusive campus.

This webinar by expert speaker Genny Beemyn, Ph.D., will discuss the complex ways that students understand and express their gender identity today and will talk about the best practices and policies to support Trans and gender non-binary students. The session will cover areas such as housing, facilities, health services, admissions, and the classroom. You will learn concrete steps that you can take to make your campuses more Trans inclusive.

The session will also help you understand the:

Appropriate terminology

The expectations for preventing discrimination against trans students under Title IX

The best practices to support trans students

Trans-inclusive policy language

Session Highlights:

Become familiar with the latest terminology being used by non-binary gender students.

Gain greater knowledge of the diverse experiences of trans and other gender-nonconforming college students.

Learn how trans college students face discrimination in campus housing, facilities, health services, admissions, and the classroom.

Learn the best practices to meet the needs of trans and other gender-nonconforming college students to address institutional discrimination and comply with federal laws.

Receive information about new research on the experiences and needs of non-binary gender college students.

Who Should Attend

The session will be valuable to faculty, staff, HR professionals, administrators at all professional levels and at all types of higher education institutions.