Hey there, I'm a NYC local looking for a community college that's inclusive and supportive of transgender students. Any suggestions or experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Absolutely, I'm glad to see you're looking for an inclusive environment for your education. There are several community colleges in New York City known for their commitment to inclusivity and support for transgender students.
1. Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is one of them. BMCC has established the Gender Identity and Expression policy designed to ensure that all students, including transgender and gender non-conforming students, are treated with respect and equality. They even offer a variety of LGBTQA+ focused services, events and resources.
2. Kingsborough Community College is also worth considering. They have the Safezone program, a series of educational workshops dedicated to creating a network of allies to the LGBTQ+ community.
3. LaGuardia Community College is also noteworthy as it has an active LGBTQIA Alliance Club that works closely with the Student Life Department. They organize events, facilitate educational programs, and foster discussion on LGBTQIA+ issues.
4. Hostos Community College has an active Gay-Straight Alliance that organizes events and workshops to provide a friendly, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students.
Remember, it's also essential to tour the campuses if possible and reach out to current students or faculty to get a feel of the environment at the individual institutions. Also, pay attention to the availability of gender-neutral restrooms and locker rooms, as well as the level of faculty training in LGBTQ+ inclusivity – these tend to be good indicators of how welcoming a school is towards transgender students.
Hope this helps, and best of luck with your search!
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