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Email from Clark...

Dec 28, 2006 10:58

help me formulate a response to the below highlighted line and the following paragraph(first years are second class citizens, gosh i'm so sensitive)-

Dear Anna:

You may have heard about Clark's decision to offer gender blind/neutral
housing to undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2007. This topic may arise
when you speak with prospective students ( Read more... )

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my 2 cents sair207 December 28 2006, 18:28:13 UTC

I applaud institutions who make gender neutral housing options available to any of their students. I think it is vital to the success (and persistence) of many students ( ... )

Re: my 2 cents epeolatry December 28 2006, 18:30:24 UTC

Exactly what I was going to say.

Re: my 2 cents orwhatyouwill December 28 2006, 19:15:10 UTC

I wish I had the poster from...what was it...TIME(?) hanging in Kevin's office...of the two oscans

Re: my 2 cents epeolatry December 28 2006, 19:56:22 UTC

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Re: my 2 cents orwhatyouwill December 28 2006, 20:30:46 UTC

YES!!!!

Re: my 2 cents epeolatry December 28 2006, 20:34:54 UTC

now that you know the date, you may be able to order a print of it somewhere.

Re: my 2 cents beckxx December 28 2006, 19:17:44 UTC

"I would pose the question, "is there a process by which first year students who are transgendered or intersexed (or who fall into other 'categories' mentioned in the rationale) may request special consideration for gender neutral housing?" And, "is it possible that this language regarding 'special consideration for first year students' be added to the official policy?""

agreed.

Re: my 2 cents orwhatyouwill December 28 2006, 19:18:29 UTC

happy belated birthday

Re: my 2 cents orwhatyouwill December 28 2006, 19:17:58 UTC

Thank you :)

What are your thoughts on "all women" housing?

I intentionally use the language "all women" as opposed to "all female" as, in my world, this includes transsexual and transgender women...

Inclusive vs. Exclusive sair207 December 28 2006, 19:46:39 UTC

I recognize and respect the needs/benefits of "all women" space (be it in housing, or "women's colleges" or other spaces). Absolutely transwomen need to be included in that context ( ... )

Re: Inclusive vs. Exclusive orwhatyouwill December 28 2006, 21:04:25 UTC

"Is there a way to view "only" or "all" spaces in a positive and inclusive manner (inclusive to all who fall into x category) and not exclusionary (no x allowed)? Is that possible?"

that is a great question, to which I have no answer

Re: my 2 cents youngstudlyboi December 28 2006, 22:39:40 UTC

Agreed. Like I said, exceptions to policy can be made. Or, if there's not a process by which these students can request special consideration, then can this be taken into accout and discussed to include in the policy? Or, if not, then is there a chance that there can be an addendum to the policy in the future stating this.

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