What can CMU change to be more inclusive?

"I found Mariam’s channel on a message board for trans and nonbinary teens after I’d started questioning my own identity and spent a whole night binging their videos and vlogs."

• Diverse speakers: The book showcases Mariam, a non-binary influencer whose YouTube videos about their experiences helps Ben come to terms with their gender identity. In the book, Mariam goes to speak at an LGBTQ+ safe space. CMU can do something similar; either the school or clubs should invite more diverse speakers, such as those who identify as non-binary. This can expose the student body to more diversity and nurture a sense of belonging for those who share the same identities as these speakers.  

• First year orientation/mandatory online modules: Inform students of the gender-inclusive bathroom policies and respecting pronouns. As shown in the survey, students are not willing to use the all-gender bathroom partially because they believe that other do not know it is an all-gender bathroom. An online training module on this topic can address this problem. 

• All-gender restrooms: Make sure every building has all-gender options.