Supporting Students - Queer Resource Center

Queer Resource Center

Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Students

If there is a special request, please email the Special Programs Clerk, Robin Bonner at bonnerro@xyschool.net, or if you have expertise in a particular area or identity and would like a chance to share your knowledge, please let us know!

Strategies for Faculty

  • Include your personal gender pronouns in your email signature
  • Become familiar with Butte College's Chosen Name Project and how Preferred Name will appear on both class and grade rosters
  • Provide space for students to disclose personal gender pronouns at the start of each course
  • Include LGBTQ histories and issues into your curriculum
  • Don’t place the burden of representation on students
  • Locate the nearest gender-inclusive restrooms to your office or classroom so you will be able to give directions to students in need
  • Be cognizant of power structures and power dynamics
  • Attend continuing education oppurtunitites including SafeZone I & II training & display training certificates
  • Know campus resources to be able to refer students to the appropriate support services

Strategies for Staff & Student Assistants

  • Include your personal gender pronouns in your email signature
  • Know campus resources to be able to refer students to the appropriate support services
  • Mirror language used by the student
  • Don’t assume resource needs
  • Locate the nearest gender-inclusive restrooms to your office or classroom so you will be able to give directions to students in need

Continuing Education Resources

Pronouns: A Resource for Educators

Using Gender-Inclusive Language in Advanced Life Science Courses

Best Practices for Supporting Trans Students on Campus