Housing Policies Related to Gender Identity/Expression

Consistent with University policy and practice, UCR Housing staff responds to student needs and works to develop a nurturing community atmosphere that values diversity and promotes the dignity of all people.

Housing seeks to meet a range of student needs, which can include those related to physical ability, gender identity/expression, medical condition, dietary request, etc.

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

In order to provide support to students who, for whatever reason, need special accommodations due to gender identity/expression, Housing needs to know that a student requires such accommodations. Current and incoming residence hall students with concerns of any kind relating to their gender identity/expression are urged to identify themselves to Housing staff. Staff will not ask for any more information than is required to meet students’ housing needs and all disclosed information will be kept strictly confidential.

Gender neutral housing placement priority will be given to students who notify UCR housing in a timely manner that they require accommodations based on their gender identity or gender expression. Students must meet all Housing contract and payment deadlines.

If Housing is able to accommodate a student request, we do so. In meeting the needs of students, Housing consistently recognizes and respects the gender identity that the student has established with University Housing.

Recognizing that students are not all alike, but have different needs and desires, Housing addresses their concerns on a case-by-case basis. But at no time will Housing force a student, who has followed Housing procedures, to have to find a comfortable, welcoming housing assignment on their own.

If any student has a conflict with a roommate because of their gender identity or expression, the student should see their Resident Director (RD) first. Resident Directors are full-time, professional staff members. RD’s have taken part in training specifically on gender identity/expression issues. If talking with the RD brings no resolution, a student can discuss the matter with senior Residence Life staff and/or with the Director of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center.

If at any time a student needs to discuss issues in Housing related to gender identity or gender expression, the following UCR professional staff may be contacted:

Jeanette Bradeen
Assistant Director of Housing, Residence Life
(951) 827-6500
jeanette.bradeen@ucr.edu

Nancy Jean Tubbs
Director, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center
(951) 827-2267
nancy.tubbs@ucr.edu

Approved Fall 2004