VII.      Inclusion Related to Gender Identity and Expression

The college strives to ensure that all individuals are safe, included, and respected in their education and employment environments, regardless of their gender identity or expression.  This includes intersex, nonbinary, transgender, agender, two-spirit, and gender-diverse students and employees.

Discrimination and harassment on the basis of gender identity or expression are not tolerated by the college. If a member of the college community believes they have been subjected to discrimination under this policy, they should follow the appropriate reporting process described herein.

In upholding the principles of equity and inclusion, the college supports the full integration and healthy development of those who are gender diverse and seeks to eliminate any stigma related to gender identity and expression.

The college is committed to fostering a climate where all identities are valued, contributing to a more vibrant and diverse community. The college will administratively address issues that some students and employees, including those identifying as intersex, transgender, agender, nonbinary, and gender diverse, may confront as they navigate systems originally designed around the assumption that gender is binary.