| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.54 |
| Liaison | Shane Stennes |
| Submission Date | Oct. 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
PAE-T2-1: Gender Neutral Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Shane
Stennes Director of Sustainability University Services |
Does the institution offer housing options to accomodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students (either as a matter of policy or as standard practice)?:
A brief description of the program, policy, or practice:
The University of Minnesota is committed to assisting students find housing options that work for them. To discuss specific transgender housing options, students are encouraged to contact the Assistant Director of Residential Life.
In addition, the University of Minnesota has Living Learning Communities that accommodate for the educational, social, and developmental needs of students, including transgender and transitioning students. The Lavender House is a Living Learning Community located in Comstock Hall that provides a safe and affirming living environment for transgender and transitioning students, as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, gender queer, and questioning students. Members of the Lavender House are required to take two courses in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) studies where they learn about GLBT history, politics, leadership development, and community building. In addition, Lavender House members are able to participate in opportunities offered by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally (GLBTA) Programs office. These opportunities connect students to the GLBT community on campus and in the greater Twin Cities area.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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