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Supporting transgender and non-binary students and staff in further and higher education : practical advice for colleges and universities / Dr. Matson Lawrence, Dr. Stephanie McKendry.

By: Lawrence, Matson [author.]Contributor(s): McKendry, Stephanie [author.]Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019Description: 230 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume001: 20461894ISBN: 9781785923456Subject(s): Transgender people -- Education (Higher) | Gender identity in education | College student orientationDDC classification: 378.0086/64 LOC classification: LC2574.6 | .L39 2019
Contents:
Introduction -- The basics of trans awareness -- The transedu research project and findings -- Getting in to college and university -- Studying at college and university -- Student life at college and university -- Securing employment at college and university -- Working in college and university -- Developing a trans and gender diversity policy -- Supporting transitions.
Summary: "According to the research underpinning this book, 85% trans students and staff faced barriers. This practical guide enables post-secondary education professionals to create a safe and supportive environment for gender diverse applicants, students and staff. Using real life examples to explore common experiences and challenges for trans people in further and higher educational settings, it sets out policies, interventions and advice that have proven effective in providing impactful support on a wide range of issues such as learning, teaching, mental health, recruitment, support services, and institutional policies. Included is an easy-to-follow introduction to transgender terminology and identities, as well as legal and medical considerations" -- Provided by publisher.
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According to the research underpinning this book, 85% of trans students and staff faced barriers. This practical guide enables post-secondary education professionals to create a safe and supportive environment for gender diverse applicants, students and staff. Using real life examples to explore common experiences and challenges for trans people in further and higher educational settings, it sets out policies, interventions and advice that have proven effective in providing impactful support on a wide range of issues such as learning, teaching, mental health, recruitment, support services, and institutional policies. Included is an easy-to-follow introduction to transgender terminology and identities, as well as legal and medical considerations.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction -- The basics of trans awareness -- The transedu research project and findings -- Getting in to college and university -- Studying at college and university -- Student life at college and university -- Securing employment at college and university -- Working in college and university -- Developing a trans and gender diversity policy -- Supporting transitions.

"According to the research underpinning this book, 85% trans students and staff faced barriers. This practical guide enables post-secondary education professionals to create a safe and supportive environment for gender diverse applicants, students and staff. Using real life examples to explore common experiences and challenges for trans people in further and higher educational settings, it sets out policies, interventions and advice that have proven effective in providing impactful support on a wide range of issues such as learning, teaching, mental health, recruitment, support services, and institutional policies. Included is an easy-to-follow introduction to transgender terminology and identities, as well as legal and medical considerations" -- Provided by publisher.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Acknowledgements (p. 7)
  • Introduction (p. 9)
  • 1 The Basics of Trans Awareness (p. 17)
  • 2 The TransEDU Research Project and Findings (p. 44)
  • 3 Getting into College and University (p. 61)
  • 4 Studying at College and University (p. 79)
  • 5 Student Life at College and University (p. 103)
  • 6 Securing Employment at College and University (p. 130)
  • 7 Working in College and University (p. 154)
  • 8 Developing a Trans and Gender Diversity Policy (p. 178)
  • 9 Supporting Transitions (p. 193)
  • References (p. 216)
  • Subject Index (p. 224)
  • Author Index (p. 229)

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