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Transforming York St. John University: Driving Trans Inclusivity Forward

Join Marije Davidson and Nic Streatfield in a transformative journey towards inclusivity for trans individuals at York St. John University. Explore levers for change, creating an inclusive culture, student support, accommodation requests, and more. Gather insights on updating student records, using preferred pronouns, and supporting trans students and staff. This comprehensive guide covers essential steps, protocols, training, and resources for promoting trans awareness and fostering an inclusive environment. Contact: m.davidson@yorksj.ac.uk, n.streatfield@yorksj.ac.uk, @ysjequality.

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Transforming York St. John University: Driving Trans Inclusivity Forward

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  1. Travelling to Trans Inclusivity York St John University@ysjequality Marije Davidson, Equality and Diversity AdviserNic Streatfield, Head of Student Services www.yorksj.ac.uk

  2. Getting Started What are the levers for change?

  3. Getting started: levers for change Creating an inclusive culture and environment Stonewall Workplace Equality Index/Gay By Degree Growth in number of trans students contacting us Student Records – name changes Accommodation requests Use of preferred pronouns Student Support - who supports students? New SU build and discussion about toilets Staff LGBT+ Network and Students’ Union Election of NUS Trans student officer

  4. Buying Privileges exercise As a group, spend your money wisely to buy your privileges. There is no credit facility!

  5. Who is coming with you? The Header Here Main points here www.yorksj.ac.uk

  6. Who is coming with you? • Senior management • Equality Officer • HR • Student records/registry • Students’ Union • Student Services • Academic Staff • Trans Students • Trans staff

  7. Essentials to pack for the journey

  8. Essentials to Pack for the Journey • Identify stakeholders • Use guidance and consultation • Write Trans policy • Audit other policies to ensure consistency • Student record audit – are records trans inclusive? Do our systems allow trans students to be their true selves? • Data monitoring • Communications and confidentiality • Student records: review procedure, name changes, proving identity, how update fields, how disseminate changes, understand limitations: Create Protocols • Who supports students/who supports staff: Named persons and responsibilities; Checklist; Promotion of support • Write Glossary and Guide • Training, Awareness raising • Estates issues - gender neutral toilets, signage, changing rooms, information: planning • Review and Update

  9. Your Driving Style First Impressions of Trans People Complete your form. This is just for you. No peeking!

  10. Trans awareness session York St John Map Task and Finish Group Consultation Moodle Auditing the systems Launch Policy Protocols Consultation Awareness raising and training Glossary, Guide and Checklist Named persons Review and Adjust

  11. Are we nearly there yet? www.yorksj.ac.uk/trans m.davidson@yorksj.ac.uk n.streatfield@yorksj.ac.uk @ysjequality

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