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Gender Diversity Task Force
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Gender Diversity Task Force aims to increase awareness about available resources at Cal Poly Humboldt and within the larger community. We also aim to create a more inclusive and safe campus environment for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse students, staff, and faculty. Furthermore, we aim to celebrate queer joy while prioritizing peoples’ lived experiences
You are invited to request a training from the Gender Diversity Taskforce for your department, group or organization. Please submit the following form to request a training. The minimum amount of time for a presentation is 50 minutes, and the maximum is typically 90 minutes. You are free to request a presentation within these times. There are a limited number of training spots for Fall 2023, please respond promptly. Presenters include students, staff and faculty.
Staff and Faculty trainings
Training Objectives to create a more inclusive university:
- Recognizing systems of privilege, including cisgender privilege
- Centering and learning from the voices of those who are adversely impacted by privileging systems
- Understanding relevant policies and practices supporting transgender and gender non-binary inclusion
- Reducing harm in classrooms and other campus spaces and increase accountability practices
- Identifying best practices for supporting transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary studentsRecognizing systems of privilege, including cisgender privilege
- Centering and learning from the voices of those who are adversely impacted by privileging systems
- Understanding relevant policies and practices supporting transgender and gender non-binary inclusion
- Reducing harm in classrooms and other campus spaces and increase accountability practices
- Identifying best practices for supporting transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary students
WHO IS INVOLVED
The Gender Diversity Task Force is comprised of people from many different backgrounds and fields throughout Humboldt County and beyond. This includes staff, faculty, and students from Cal Poly Humboldt alongside community members outside of the school.
WHAT WE DO & HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
- All Gender Bathroom Map
- Staff, Department, and Student Trainings
- Advocacy for gender diverse students, staff, and faculty across Cal Poly Humboldt
- Policy change and reform
- Put on events designed with gender diverse people in mind
IMPORTANCE OF OUR WORK
- Prevent harm to trans and non-binary students
- Provide a sense of community and belonging
- Celebrate queer joy
- Promote gender-diverse inclusion on campus
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Email mira@humboldt.edu