Trans性别 Student Policy

Approved by:  澳门水利博彩官方网站 College Board of 受托人

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Related Policies:  名称的改变 | Freedom of Expression | Title IX Sexual Assault, Harassment and Misconduct

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For Questions Contact:  Dean of Students Office | 414.382.6118 | deanofstudents@buzoianu.net


Supporting Trans性别 Students

澳门水利博彩官方网站 College intentionally creates a welcoming and inclusive learning community in which all members recognize and respect the rights and human dignity of every other member. The College values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. In keeping with its long-standing Catholic Franciscan foundations, 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant to become such on the basis of any individual's age, 公民身份, color, 残疾, 性别, 性别 identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military status, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parenting status, political belief or affiliation, 比赛, religion or creed (except in campus ministry staff positions), 性, 性ual orientation, or veteran's status in the administration of its educational programs and activities or in its employment practices. 此外, the College prohibits the harassment of students and employees, as harassment is a form of discrimination.

In the area of undergraduate enrollment, 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College's weekday undergraduate programs will remain exclusive in respect to 性别 identity, but not as to any of the other aforementioned characteristics.

Welcoming Trans性别 Students at 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College

澳门水利博彩官方网站 College strives to create an institution and programs appropriate to the educational needs of women in the 21st century, particularly in its weekday college community. In the Catholic tradition of caring and respect for each human person, we support students on their journey of self-discovery and recognize that 性别 identity may change over time. 澳门水利博彩官方网站 has put guidelines and services in place to support trans性别 students as integral members of our diverse campus community. Specifically, 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College admits students who consistently live and identify as women. 除了, continuing students whose 性别 identity changes after admission are encouraged to persist through graduation, experiencing the personal and academic support each student deserves from an 澳门水利博彩官方网站 education.

Because it reflects the mission of our weekday undergraduate college for women, 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College will continue to use 性别ed language in its official and ceremonial communication. 然而, to respect the dignity of each member of the community, our interpersonal communication will be informed by members ' ability to identify their 性别 identity and chosen pronouns. These can be updated, 修改, 改变了, or deleted at any time by updating personal information on IOL. Currently, options for 性别 identity include the following:

  • 男性
  • 非二进制
  • Gender non-conforming

入学

澳门水利博彩官方网站 College admits students who consistently live and identify as women.

The application provides an optional 性别 identity disclosure item

  • In practice, this means that the following students may enroll (no medical documentation is necessary)

    • Students who live and identify as female regardless of biological 性

    • 女 students who identify as non-binary or 性别 non-conforming

Continuing Students

Students who begin their college experience at 澳门水利博彩官方网站 identifying as female but at some time begin identifying as male, non-binary or 性别 non-conforming are invited to remain enrolled through graduation. Consistent with the hallmark of an 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College education, trans性别 students will receive the personal and academic support each student deserves. Trans性别 students are welcome to use the restroom appropriate to their 性别 identity. 除了, uni性/family single-stall restroom facilities are available in Christopher Hall (1st, 2nd & 3rd), Clare Hall (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) and Founders Hall (ground floor).

体育运动

Trans性别 student athletes are welcome to participate in accordance with NCAA guidelines. The student athlete should meet with the director of athletics to review eligibility requirements and approval procedure for participation.

Gender Identity and Housing

澳门水利博彩官方网站's student housing options are primarily for women-identifying, Week Day College students.  The majority of our bed spaces on campus offer either a private or shared bed space and require the use of community restrooms. There are a limited number of single rooms with restrooms that can be requested by trans性别 students wishing to live on campus in a slightly more private manner. Requests should be directed to the Director of Residence Life.

Students can expect to see their preferred name on their door decorations and communication from the Residence Life 工作人员. We will also use a student’s chosen name in processing mail and completing rosters and floor plans. If the student will have a roommate for the year, only their preferred name will be shared with their roommate.

Right to Privacy

The student's right to privacy is of utmost importance. With the exception of a safety concern, college staff will maintain confidentiality with any information shared and will follow FERPA guidelines as well. This confidentiality applies to educational records, medical information, conduct records, and counseling and health services records.

  • 澳门水利博彩官方网站 has a policy for students and employees wishing to change their chosen name, as well as preferred pronouns, in our campus information system. The chosen name will appear on the student's ID card, faculty's class rosters, 澳门水利博彩官方网站 email and Moodle. The student's legal name must be used for the transcript, financial aid, student employment, and tuition bill.

  • Exploration is underway to adjust our information systems so that chosen name will appear on faculty's class rosters and can be used for the 澳门水利博彩官方网站 email address and Moodle.

Student Safety

Safety is a top priority at 澳门水利博彩官方网站. Extensive efforts are undertaken to build and sustain a respectful and inclusive community in which every student and employee feels supported and safe. Beyond programmatic connection building efforts, we provide students, faculty and staff with sound and effective educational resources and training related to diversity and inclusion.

澳门水利博彩官方网站's policies and procedures are in compliance with state and federal laws protecting students and employees from discrimination based on 性, 性别, 性别 identity and 性别 expression.

  • Nondiscrimination Policy (campus-wide)

  • Student Code of Conduct (behavior policies and conduct process for students)

  • Employee 手册 (policies and procedures for faculty and staff)

  • Harassment, Violence and Discrimination Policy (Title IX – campus-wide)

    • Prohibits any 性别-based misconduct (e.g., 性ual harassment, non-consensual 性ual contact, non-consensual 性ual intercourse, 性ual exploitation, 性ual assault, 跟踪, retaliation)

    • 澳门水利博彩官方网站 College understands Title IX protections to include trans性别 or 性别-nonconforming people

    • Confidential 资源 (counseling, health services, campus ministry)