Gender Neutral Housing Proposal (DRAFT)

During the Spring 2011 semester a group of students, faculty, and staff involved with Allies[1]  shared a series of recommendations with Provost Chris Zappe and Vice President of College Life and Dean of Students Julie Ramsey. These proposals were compiled from discussions with students, faculty and staff and are intended to help support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and many other groups/people. One of the recommendations discussed, focuses on the College shifting to gender-neutral housing.

Vincent Casmirri '13 served as the College Life Summer Intern during this past summer and he worked closely with Victor Arcelus, Assistant Dean and Director of Residence Life, to develop a gender-neutral housing proposal for Gettysburg College. Over the course of the summer, Vincent and Victor collected and reviewed many college/university gender-neutral housing proposals, policies, and practices. This information and the specific dynamics and characteristics of Gettysburg College were used to develop the proposal.

The Gender-Neutral Housing Proposal is provided below for your review. You may direct questions and comments to Victor Arcelus (varcelus@gettysburg.edu). You are also invited to attend the Gender Neutral Facilities Panel Discussion that will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM in CUB 260. The purpose of the panel is to have a campus wide discussion on the implementation of gender-neutral facilities at Gettysburg College.

Gender-Neutral Housing Proposal (DRAFT)

[1] Allies aims to promote the rights, safety, and comfort of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, and Questioning persons on the Gettysburg College campus and to spread awareness of LGBTQQ issues.