Gender diverse students and faculty are important members of the mathematics community and culture. We value them as individuals, their contributions, and we commit to supporting them in the department. Part of that support includes ensuring that available resources are easy to find and effectively explained.
The term gender diverse is inclusive of all gender identities, which includes transgender, non-binary, gender-neutral, and agender identities, among others. The term cisgender refers to individuals whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth, and it is not a diminutive term. Many of the external resources in this document are written with transgender individuals in mind, and the language reflects that; yet, they can still be useful for other gender diverse individuals who may or may not consider themselves to be transgender.
We will use name in reference to what an individual uses in their daily life, and legal name in reference to what is used for the individual on legally-binding documents. Many gender diverse individuals have a name that is different from their legal name. This can be challenging for students when OSU defaults to their legal name for class rosters and other public areas. OSU allows students to update their name-in-use, which changes how their first name appears in non-legal public services, including class rosters, advising, and classroom settings. If a student’s name is different from their legal name, they can request a name-in-use through the registrar at this link. They are not required to have a court-ordered name change to use a name-in-use, and they can change their name-in-use more than once. Note: a name-in-use does not change a student’s email address. After changing a name-in-use, you can request your username be changed.
Being visible is meaningful for many members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and having a visible community can foster connections, mentorship, and support. Out in STEM and Spectra are two mathematical and scientific communities of queer individuals and allies. The graduate student union, CGE, also has a Pride Caucus that addresses issues for the queer community.
Some gender diverse individuals decide to seek gender-affirming medical services. OSU Student Health Services offers gender-affirming medical care, and their staff are well-informed of current medical standards and practices. Medical services and resources outside OSU include:
Outside in
https://outsidein.org/health-services/transgender-and-gender-non-conforming/
The Equi Institute
https://www.equi-institute.org/
Transgender Health Program at OHSU
https://www.ohsu.edu/transgender-health
Cascade AIDS Project
https://www.capnw.org/
Prism Health
https://www.prismhealth.org/gender-affirming-care
List of Medical Providers in Eugene:
https://transponder.community/category/medical/
Gender-inclusive restrooms can be found using the OSU campus map by clicking on the ‘gender inclusive restrooms’ toggle under the search bar.
OSU takes harassment and discrimination very seriously, including on the basis of gender identity. Harassment and discrimination can be reported at Equal.Opportunity@oregonstate.edu.
National Resources:
The Transgender Law Center
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
National Center for Transgender Equality
https://transequality.org/
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
https://transgenderlegal.org/
Lambda Legal
https://lambdalegal.org/
Legal Resources in Oregon:
LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Oregon
https://www.ogalla.org/
Bureau of Labor and Industry guide to workplace rights
https://www.oregon.gov/boli/civil-rights/pages/gender-identity-at-work.aspx
Rights of LGBTQ+ People in Oregon
https://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1191_LGBTRights.htm
For Housing Discrimination: Fair Housing Council of Oregon
https://fhco.org/
Basic Rights Oregon: Guide to changing your name and gender markers
https://www.basicrights.org/changing-gender-markers
FAQ
https://www.glaad.org/transgender/transfaq
Vocabulary Guide
https://www.glaad.org/reference/trans-terms
Guide to writing about gender divers people
https://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender
Teaching Beyond the Gender Binary in the University Classroom
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-beyond-the-gender-binary-in-the-university-classroom/
Oregon State CTL Guide on Gender Inclusive Language in the Classroom
https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/sites/ctl.oregonstate.edu/files/2023-03/pronouns_and_gender_inclusive_language.pdf
Gender Identity and Personal Pronouns with Syllabus Guidance
https://osucascades.edu/faculty-handbook/teaching/gender-identity-and-personal-pronouns-syllabus-guidance
The Safe Zone Project: A free training for educators to help make their classrooms more inclusive for LGBTQ+ people
https://thesafezoneproject.com/
Other Information
Being a Trans Mathematician: A Q&A with Autumn Kent
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/roots-of-unity/q-a-with-autumn-kent/
The U.S. Transgender Survey. This is the largest survey devoted to the lives and experiences of transgender people across the United States
https://www.ustranssurvey.org/
Summary report for Oregon
https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTSORStateReport(1017).pdf
Tips for Allies of Transgender People
https://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies
