Whatever your role at Palomar College, review these practices that you can incorporate into your job to support students, staff, and faculty as they navigate Coming Out on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\u201cLet\u2019s do a round of introductions with our names, pronouns, and how you\u2019re feeling. I\u2019ll start. My name is Professor Dee, my pronouns are he\/him, and I\u2019m excited to be here today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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- When folks opt not to share pronouns, it may be because they are not yet ready to share that with others. Avoid calling out folks who choose not to share that at the time and continue modeling to promote an inclusive campus community. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- If someone\u2019s pronouns are different than you expected or have changed over time, avoid drawing public attention to this new information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
When Cross-Checking Rosters, Canvas, and Other Name Systems:<\/summary>\n
If you notice a difference in names for a student in a Palomar system (e.g. Canvas vs. SARS), do not guess. Ask an open-ended question! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“I see a couple of different first names on file and want to make sure I know which one you go by. Let me know how you’d like me to address you in class.” <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
When Scheduling Appointments with Students: <\/summary>\n
Students may not yet be ready to update their name in the Palomar system, but it can help to give them the option or to check if there’s a name they’d like to be referred to in the Counseling Process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“I see a first name listed here, and want to double check. Is there a nickname or another name you go by so I can let the Counselor know?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important to check with every<\/em> student, not just students you suspect use a different name.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
When Onboarding New Palomar Employees:<\/summary>\n
Communicate early with new employees about what name they would like their display name (Outlook, Teams, etc.) to reflect and advocate to ensure this is reflected in new user creation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
As a Supervisor:<\/summary>\n
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- Continually work with leaders and supervisees to review forms, processes, and systems that may contribute to unintentional \u201couting\u201d or deadnaming*. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Assign SafeZone training through the Palomar Pride Center to foster a more welcoming, inclusive, and brave space that lets faculty, staff, and students know that they are celebrated in their identity. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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*Deadnaming is a form of misgendering, being the act of calling or referring to a transgender or non-binary person by a former name which they have rejected (considered to be dead<\/em> to them).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Other Promising Practices:<\/summary>\n
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- When someone has chosen to confide a new name, a set of pronouns, or other information with you, honor someone\u2019s choice to share themselves with you by practicing so that you can confidently address that person in every interaction moving forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Continually check in about what context a person uses that name and pronouns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n“I’m checking your Emergency Contact info for the field trip. What name should I use to refer to you when calling your family member?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n“What name would you prefer I use when talking about you with others?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n“Is it ok if I let the rest of our team know that you go by, \u2018Stacy\u2019 so they know moving forward?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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Technology Help Resources <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Preferred Name Change in Canvas and MyPalomar \n