Supporting Inclusion for all
Working Group for Transgender Inclusion
UB has convened a team of faculty and staff to examine policies and practices that will support the full inclusion of our transgender community.
The team is composed of subgroups examining the following issues:
On this page:
Use of Chosen Name on Identification Cards, in Data Systems and in Academic Records
This subgroup is examining UB's record and data systems to enable the use of students' and employees' chosen names. This will impact class rosters, directory listings, UBIT names and other on-campus communications where a legal change of name is not required.
Physical Facilities
The Physical Facilities subgroup will be ensuring that housing, restrooms, changing areas and other spaces are inclusive. This includes gender-inclusive options as well as protecting an individual's choice to use facilities consistent with their gender identity.
Student Services and Resources
The Student Services and Resources subgroup is examining best practices to ensure that UB provides transgender students with support, assistance, and an inclusive learning environment.
Employee Services and Resources
The Employee Services and Resources group is examining practices that will support employees who are transitioning, and that will promote an inclusive and supportive work environment.
External Communications, Education and Advocacy
New York State laws, regulations, and policies impact our ability to provide seamless inclusion for our transgender community. The External Communications, Education and Advocacy subgroup is planning strategies to ensure that our legislators and other elected representatives understand the importance of transgender inclusion to UB.
Campus Education and Campus Climate
The Campus Education and Campus Climate group is examining the information and outreach to students, faculty, staff and other members of the UB community to raise awareness of practices that promote transgender inclusion, to assess areas where there may be difficulties, and to plan strategies to improve our campus climate.
We Want Your Feedback!
If you have experiences, suggestions or any information that would be helpful to our committee as we move forward, we would love to hear from you! Please take a moment to write to us or to call us at (716) 645-2266.
Kevin Ahuna - Intercultural Diversity Center
Elizabeth Bartelt - Community Health and Health Behavior; LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association
James Bowman – International Student and Scholar Services
Lauren Brantley - Campus Dining and Shops
Oscar Budde – International Education
Jessica Byerly - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Chris Candlena - IT Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Tim Chevral – Anthropology
Ben Fabian - Dean of Students Office; LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association
Frances Fiscus - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Jacqueline Hollins - Interim Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence
Kesha Foster - Student Life
Faren Gault Wilson – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
James L. Jarvis – SUNY Counsel
Sally Jarzab - University Communications
Holly Justice - Career Design Center
D'Ann Keller - Athletics
Angela Kuc - Human Resources
Liz Marshall Metcalfe - Jacobs School of Medicine
Marla McBride - Health Promotion
Sherene Milizia - Office of International Education
David Mines - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Kimberly Navarroli - Campus Living
Sharon Nolan-Weiss - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Matt Orlando - Counseling Services
Michele Reno - Employee Relations
Joseph Rizzo – Office of the Registrar
Sharon Sanford - Athletics
Lawrence Schnitzer – IT Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Stacy Tuberdyke - University Police
Paul Murawski – University Facilities
Steve Woodward - IT Enterprise Application Services
