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I'm transgender, and pre-everything. Can I use the bathroom that aligns best with
my gender, or do I need to stick to the gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?
We encourage you to use whichever bathroom is most affirming for you. This will, of
course, depend on your comfort level in a given situation. The gender-neutral restrooms
are definitely a great option to have!
To report an incident of discrimination, please visit . For immediate assistance, please contact the through the dispatch phone number: 470-578-6666.
成人直播 defines discrimination as "Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status." (from concern.kennesaw.edu)
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I am a transgender male, assigned female at birth. Even if I apply for Stonewall housing,
can I only room with other AFAB students, or can I potentially room with cisgender
males?
Because the Stonewall Housing Community is gender-inclusive, rooms will not be assigned based on a person's sex marker, gender identity, or gender expression. This means that residents of the community may have roommates that identify as a different gender than themselves.
The LGBTQ Resource Center does not look at legal markers when assigning rooms. The application does ask for your pronouns so we can address you respectfully, however.
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I'm a transgender female who is currently pre-transition. Do you have any resources
on where I can start medical transitioning and how I can begin looking at how to change
my legal name?
Here are some resources collected from outside sources. These resources are not affiliated with 成人直播 in any way.
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) publishes a Standards
of Care guide that medical professionals are encouraged to abide by. The most recent
publication can be found . This document outlines the medical steps one can take as a part of their transition.
Hormone replacement therapy can be accessed with the ongoing support of a doctor or through the informed consent model. A therapist is often required to write a recommendation letter for hormone replacement therapy. has a list of providers and is very helpful. , , and are in the Atlanta area and have been utilized by 成人直播 students in the past.
To find more information about legal name changes, check out the National Center for
Transgender Equality's ! They have a search engine to learn name change requirements by the state as well
as information on laws and policies.
Just remember: there is no checklist of steps you must take nor a correct timeline
of when to do anything. Transition is an individual journey.
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Is it safe and allowed for me to wear a pride bracelet to school as a GTA (graduate
teaching assistant)?
成人直播 fosters an inclusive and welcoming campus community through
a variety of programs, services, and policies that support all students, staff, and
faculty. You may see others across campus and in your classroom displaying their pride,
as well.
To report an incident of discrimination, please visit . For immediate assistance, please contact the through the dispatch phone number: 470-578-6666.
成人直播 defines discrimination as "Unjust or prejudicial treatment
of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, color, sex (including
sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran
status." From concern.kennesaw.edu
For specific questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at lgbtq@kennesaw.edu, by phone at 470-578-7926, or to stop by the LGBTQ Resource Center located in suite
253 in the Carmichael Student Center.
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Do you have any tips or resources for finding binders for struggling students?
Here are some resources collected from outside sources. As of May 2021, these websites
and programs are still active. These resources are not affiliated with 成人直播 in any way.
General Resources
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Includes general tips, binding methods, free binder programs, binder reviews, and
how to find your size.
Free & Low-Cost Binder Programs
We also have two student-led community groups that may help you meet others in the
same situation: TRANScend and QMen. Your fellow students may have some tips and resources to share!
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With the astronomical HIV risk for queer men of color like me, how can I protect myself?
Thank you for your question. Within your InQUEERy, it seems as though there are really
two questions: (a) current HIV rates among queer men of color, and (b) strategies
to prevent HIV transmission. To help answer these questions and provide more in-depth
information about HIV, the has established a myriad of online resources.
Here are a few you may want to start with:
In addition to these online resources, 成人直播 offers two departments that can assist
in providing resources to students in relation to HIV and STIs:
- is the campus health clinic and is available to discuss specific concerns, offer STI
testing, discuss and whether it is right for you, and other resources on how to mitigate risk via safer
sexual health practices. To request an appointment, please call 470-578-6644.
- Health Promotion and Wellness offers a Condom Concierge service, peer health education, and HIV and STI testing.
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I'm a junior in high school looking for a college that is LGBTQ friendly, specifically
for non-binary students. I don't want college to be as bad as high school! Is the
environment in Kennesaw friendly to gender non-conforming students?
成人直播 has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from the . 成人直播 has earned this designation through a variety of programs, services, and policies
that support all students of 成人直播 and fosters an inclusive and
welcoming campus community.
A few programs, services, and policies that may be of particular interest to you are:
To learn more about what 成人直播 has to offer, please feel free to schedule a meeting
with LGBTQ Resource Center staff. We would be happy to give you a tour of the LGBTQ
Resource Center and answer any questions you may have. You can schedule an appointment
with us by emailing us at lgbtq@kennesaw.edu or calling us at 470-578-7926.
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I am a junior male in the closet who wants to start dating, making friends, and socializing
but wants a discreet, open, and safe to meet other gay college men. Where should I
meet or whom should I contact?
Kennesaw Pride Alliance, or KPA, is a registered student organization at 成人直播 that offers a variety of opportunities for students to meet other students. KPA鈥檚 mission is to 鈥減romote awareness, understanding, and tolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, questioning, and transgender issues through advocacy, social activities, and community service. Kennesaw Pride Alliance seeks to provide a support network for the students of 成人直播 as well as educate others to challenge stereotypes associated with LGBTIQ lifestyles.鈥
To learn more about KPA, including how to get involved, please visit their .
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I am in the closet. Can I not be in the pictures on the KPA and LGBTQ Resource Center
social media pages?
The LGBTQ Resource Center respects the privacy of our students and understands that not all students are comfortable being photographed. It is our practice to ask students to complete photographic release forms prior to taking pictures of students in the LGBTQ Resource Center. Photos taken during campus-wide and/or public events do not require a photographic release; however, we do make our best effort to inform students if we are taking pictures. This allows students to decide for themselves if they want to be included in the photo.
If a student has a concern about a particular image, please contact us at lgbtq@kennesaw.edu and we will work to resolve the concern.
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I'm a bisexual guy, would it be a good idea to get on PREP to prevent HIV infection,
and is there financial assistance?
The decision of whether or not to start a PrEP protocol is best discussed between
you and your medical provider. For basic information on PrEP, the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention offers the following resource:
If you would like to make an appointment with 成人直播鈥檚 Student Health Services to speak with a medical provider about PrEP, please visit or call 470-578-6644 to request an appointment.
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How long has the LGBT Resource Center existed at 成人直播?
The LGBTQ Resource Center (called the GLBTIQ Resource Center at the time) opened in January 2013 and was located in room 164 of the Carmichael Student Center on the Kennesaw Campus. We are now located in suite 253. |
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How long has Kennesaw Pride Alliance existed?
The first LGBTQ student organization at 成人直播, which would later become Kennesaw Pride
Alliance, was GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Equality) and started in 1991. GLUE
eventually evolved into GLSA (Gay and Lesbian Student Alliance) and in 2004, GLSA
became Kennesaw Pride Alliance. |
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What exactly are "campus allies"? What kind of training have they had, and what can
LGBTQIA+ students expect from them?
Campus Allies are 成人直播 staff and faculty members who have elected to have their contact information shared online as a part of a network of individuals on campus who have participated in Safe Space training. 成人直播 students can expect Campus Allies to be supportive of the right of all 成人直播 students to participate fully, equally, and openly in the life of the campus community where all students can be academically successful and graduate on time. |
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Is Kennesaw Pride Alliance a good place to find other guys to date?
The mission statement of the Kennesaw Pride Alliance (KPA) states, 鈥渢he purpose of [Kennesaw Pride Alliance] is to promote awareness, understanding, and tolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, questioning, and transgender issues through advocacy, social activities, and community service. Kennesaw Pride Alliance seeks to provide a support network for the students of 成人直播 as well as educate others to challenge stereotypes associated with LGBTIQ lifestyles.鈥
Students wanting to learn more about KPA, including how to get involved, can visit
their .
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I filled my preferred name change paperwork and it was approved, but I wanted to know
if and how I can get my student ID card to match.
After completing the Preferred Name Change Form and it being approved (see below), you may request a new 成人直播 ID card with your Preferred Name. Your preferred name will be listed on the front of your ID and your legal name will be printed on the back. There will be a $25 fee to order a replacement 成人直播 ID card. For this and other information related to preferred name change questions, please visit the . |
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Why don't the links to the gender-neutral bathrooms map work?? I have to pee!
Our apologies! Over the summer we had the opportunity to rebuild our website and in the process forgot to upload/publish the file. The file has been uploaded and published and is now working. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Maps can be found on the Facilities website for Kennesaw and Marietta. |
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How do you sign up to be in Pride?
Registration for Atlanta Pride will open after the start of the Fall Semester in August.
We will be sure to share links to registration forms via email, our website, Owl Life,
and social media.
We look forward to seeing you at Pride!
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Any advice/suggestions for a very closeted kid that wants to go to Pride for the first
time in Atlanta without getting caught?
With an average of 250,000 people attending Atlanta Pride over the course of the weekend,
Atlanta Pride can be an incredible experience to be a part of. 成人直播 supports students
who wish to go by providing transportation and participating as a university in the
Pride Parade. In the past, students have had similar concerns and an option they took
advantage of was to remain on the bus during the parade. This provided them privacy
while also allowing them to experience what it is like to walk in the Atlanta Pride
Parade. The Atlanta Pride Parade is televised, filmed, and photographed with photographers
and camera crews along and within the parade route. Ultimately, it is up to each individual
student to decide with what they are most comfortable.
The staff of the LGBTQ Resource Center are happy to meet with students who have questions
or concerns about Atlanta Pride and work to find solutions that will work for each
student.
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Hi, I am a trans femme non-binary student still in the closet to my parents. What
are my options to get put in non-male housing?
Hello! An option that may be a good fit for you would be Stonewall Housing. Rooms
within Stonewall are not determined based on assigned sex or gender identity. Stonewall
Housing is an LGBTQ-affirming and gender-inclusive housing community on campus; this
means you may be placed in an apartment with a folks with variety of gender identities
and sex assigned at birth.
Also, it is important to note that 鈥淪tonewall Housing鈥 does not appear on lease documents nor within payment options; this is to maintain student privacy. Leases and rental payments will only reference your room and building assignment within the Austin Residence Complex.
To learn more about Stonewall Housing, visit our Stonewall Housing page.
If you are interested in applying to Stonewall Housing, please complete our Stonewall
Housing Interest Form on OwlLife.
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When is the Marietta Campus getting an LGBTQ resource center?
The Marietta Campus already has a resource center available to students, the UNITY
Center! The UNITY Center, located on the Marietta Campus, provides diversity services
and programs for students; including LGBTQ, women, international, and multicultural
identities. The UNITY Center focuses on the intersections of identity and works to
facilitate dialogue within and between various student groups on the Marietta Campus.
The UNITY Center is located in the Student Affairs Suite of the Wilson Student Center,
room 230F.
Additionally, students who are primarily based on the Marietta Campus are invited
and encouraged to visit the LGBTQ Resource Center on the Kennesaw Campus as well as
participate in all LGBTQ-related programs hosted on the Marietta Campus.
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If I change my preferred name at 成人直播, will the University send mail addressed to my
preferred or legal name? I am closeted and living with family; I don't want to risk
being outed.
Yes, any mail received from 成人直播 would reflect the preferred name on file. Once a preferred
name change is requested and approved, your preferred name will override your given/legal
name in most software systems used on campus. While there are exceptions to which
systems will make use of preferred names, most campus communication will only refer
to your preferred name. There is not an option for you to limit or select which systems
will use preferred or legal/given name.
For a complete list of which systems use preferred name and which systems use legal/given
names, please visit
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Would you know of any resources for LGBTQ staff members, such as committees, events,
listserves, etc.?
A great way for staff and faculty to get involved with LGBTQ topics and initiatives on campus would be through the Presidential Commission on LGBTQ Initiatives. More information (such as charge, structure, and meeting dates) related to the Presidential Commission on LGBTQ Initiatives can be found on the . |
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If I'm at GHC on the Marietta Campus, am I allowed to be a part of the community there?
Absolutely, we are happy to work with GHC students enrolled in classes on the Marietta
campus. Please feel free to contact our office and we will be happy to discuss details. |
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I always see different statistics for how many people are LGBTQIA+, what percentage
of millennials identify as such?
First, in order to begin to answer your question, we must first define who a Millennial
is. According to Pew Research Center, a millennial is someone who was born between
the years of 1981 and 1996 (Dimock, 2018). With a common understanding of who qualifies
as a Millennial established, we can begin to explore what data is available to answer
your question.
In a 2017 survey conducted by Harris Poll, on behalf of GLAAD, 20% of Millennial respondents
identified as being LGBTQ, whereas 12% of all respondents in the survey identified
as LGBTQ. Of the 20% of Millennials who identified as LGBTQ, 8% identified themselves
as being cis-gender and 12% identified themselves as being non-cisgender. It is important
to note that the sample size for this study was just over 2,000 participants (GLAAD,
2017, p. 3).
In a 2016 survey conducted by Gallup, they found that 4.1% of the overall U.S. population
identifies as LGBT and 7.3% of Millennials in the survey identified as LGBT (compared
to 5.8% in 2012). This survey included over 1.6 million respondents (Gates, 2017).
If we narrow the focus and look only at college students, we find that 9.7% of respondents to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) identified outside of being straight or heterosexual. Additionally, 1% of respondents in this study identified their gender as not being 鈥楳an鈥 or 鈥榃oman.鈥 It is important to note that the NSSE survey was conducted across 722 four-year colleges and universities in the US (650) and Canada (72) in 2017 and is administered to first-year and senior students at participating institutions (National Study of Student Engagement, 2017, pp. 6-7).
If we want to narrow it further and only look at 成人直播, the 2014 Campus Climate Assessment
Project for the Kennesaw Campus provides us with some data. In this survey, there
were 3,573 students who participated in the survey (Rankin & Associates Consulting,
2014, p. 13). Of the students who participated, 0.64% identified as transgender or
genderqueer and just over 19% of students identified as themselves as being non-heterosexual
(Rankin & Associates Consulting, 2014, p. 196). This gives us a total percentage of
19.64% of Kennesaw Campus students identifying as LGBTQ. The same survey was distributed
to the Marietta Campus in 2015. That survey had 712 student respondents, of which
1.4% identified as genderqueer and 15.5% identified their sexuality as non-heterosexual
(Rankin & Associates Consulting, 2015, pp. 14, 148). This gives us a total percentage
of 16.9% of students on the Marietta Campus identifying as LGBTQ.
So to answer your question in the best way possible, between 7.3% and 20% of Millennials
identify as LGBTQ.
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I'm an incoming freshman for fall 2018. I'm curious what all is available to the queer community. I'm gay and really want to surround myself with a queer-positive community.
The LGBTQ Resource Center realizes the transition to college can be both exciting
and challenging. Being engaged with the campus community is an important part of a
well-rounded college experience. A few ways to get involved with the LGBTQ Resource
Center that may be of particular interest for first-year students are:
- Stonewall Housing, 成人直播鈥檚 gender-inclusive and LGBTQ-affirming housing community.
- The LGBTQ Resource Center, located in the Carmichael Student Center (Kennesaw Campus).
- The LGBTQ Resource Center offers seven Community Groups that focus on specific identities and experienceswithinLGBTQ Communities:
- Aces and Aros focuses on asexuality and aromonatic identities
- B+ focuses on non-monosexual identities, such as bisexual, pansexual, and polysexual.
- QTPoC focuses on the intersections of race, sexuality, and gender.
- QMen focuses on the experiences of students who identify as GBTQ and as men.
- QWomen focuses on the experiences of students who identify as LBTQ and as women.
- TRANScend focuses on transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary identities.
- Queer Spirituality focuses on the experiences of LGBTQ students who identify with a faith and/or spirituality.
- The LGBTQ Resource Center hosts a variety of annual programs including participating in Atlanta Pride, LGBTQ History Month, National Coming Out
Day, and much more.
In addition to the programs and initiatives offered by The LGBTQ Resource Center,
成人直播 has an LGBTQ student organization on campus. is a student-led organization that hosts campus-wide events each semester and monthly
meetings. To learn more about KPA, visit their .
We hope you take part in some or all of the programs listed. As always, our staff
is available to answer any questions you may have. We can be reached via email at lgbtq@kennesaw.edu or by phone at 470-578-7926.
Go Owls!
(updated May 2021)
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What steps do you take to protect students in the closet?
The LGBTQ Resource Center is a great place for students to learn more about LGBTQ
communities and to connect with other students who may identify within the spectrum
of LGBTQ communities and identities. The LGBTQ Resource Center is a public space accessible
to all students, staff, and faculty at 成人直播. Because it is a public space expectations
of privacy cannot be enforced or guaranteed between students; however, privacy is
expected and respected among all staff in the LGBTQ Resource Center.
The LGBTQ Resource Center does not collect or store information on how a student may
identify along the spectrum of LGBTQ identities. If students choose to share this
information with our staff, we do not share it with others unless the student has
given us permission to do so. Our staff respects the privacy of all students and maintains
this privacy whenever possible. Some exceptions to this could be:
- If the information shared with professional staff falls under the scope of the Clery
Act or Title IX. All professional staff within the office are considered Mandatory
Reports and/or Campus Security Authorities under these laws.
- If there is a concern related to a student鈥檚 safety or well-being and their LGBTQ identity is relevant information to attend to the concern being reported.
If a student has specific questions or concerns, we encourage them to contact us via
email at lgbtq@kennesaw.edu, by phone at 470-578-7926, or to stop by the LGBTQ Resource Center located in suite
253 in the Carmichael Student Center.
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Inqueeries isn't a word, why wouldn't you use the proper word?
InQUEERies is a play on words combining the terms inquiry and queer. Inquiry means
to make a request for information and the term queer is sometimes used as an umbrella
term for the myriad of identities associated with LGBTQ communities. InQUEERies is
meant to reflect how the program provides a space for the campus community to have
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What does LGBTQ stand for?
Excellent question! LGBTQ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Queer and/or Questioning. LGBTQ is often used to refer to the larger community of
folks who may not identify as straight/heterosexual or cisgender (meaning a person
identifies with the sex they were assigned at birth). This broader interpretation
of LGBTQ is more inclusive of all the various identities that a person may use outside
of the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. It is important
to note that LGBTQ is only one of many acronyms that may be used for the community,
other common combinations are LGBTQIA (where the 'I' and 'A' stand for intersex and
asexual), GLBTIQ, and TLGBQ. |
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How do I change my preferred name at 成人直播?
Students wishing to update their preferred name may do so until 5:00pm on the first
day of class. Name change forms will be updated three times per year, just prior to
the start of the semester. The Preferred Name Change Form is submitted though Owl
Express, under the Student Records tab. |
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