New Chosen Name and Gender Policies to be Implemented at MC

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 experienced higher rates of adverse experiences and discrimination than other campus populations. So the Diversity Council formed a few working groups or task forces to address those concerns. From that we implemented some things that are aimed at making our campus more inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ people.”

French and the LGBTQ+ Task Force saw the results of this survey and addressed these concerns to make the MC community a more inclusive and welcoming environment.

French also spoke about the necessity of supporting the LQBTQ+ community on campus and how this support contributes to a healthy, open

“While I am not a part of those communities myself, I believe that it’s important that we advocate for one another because when one member of our community is not receiving the support they need to fully thrive on campus, it takes away from the strength and power of our entire community,” said French. “While we all have different needs in the LGBTQ+ community, we can ensure that everyone is taken care of in a supportive way. This allows someone who might use a name that is less associated with one gender or another, traditionally, or that allows them to be who they are most comfortable being on campus in lots of contexts, like class rosters and more.”

These new policies will help create a more inclusive campus community.