Trans*(in)formation: Learning about trans*ness through theory, people, and their experiences
Houchens 105
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Apr 12, 2013 from 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm |
| Where | Houchens 105 |
| Contact Name | Jackie Fryer |
| Contact Phone | 502-852-5882 |
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Description. This workshop will introduce topics, terms, and ideas that
relate to trans*gender people and their experience in society. It will focus
specifically on trans* allyship and how to create welcoming environments in
educational settings. By participating, attendees will have a working
familiarity with trans* topics and how to integrate those topics into a variety
of fields of study and areas of work.
Learning Outcomes. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Articulate the difference between sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression
Recognize trans* related terms and definitions
Describe ways that their work (whether academic or professional) can be trans* inclusive
Develop an action plan that focuses on trans* allyship
Presenter. Brian Buford is the director of the Office for LGBT Services at the University of Louisville, the first office of its kind in Kentucky. In that position, he helped implement health insurance and other benefits for domestic partners, added gender identity to the university's nondiscrimination policy, and initiated new LGBT organizations and programs to enhance campus life. Prior to that, he worked as a director of organizational effectiveness for UofL's human resources department, where he facilitated supervisory training and employee recognition. In 2010, Buford was selected as one of Louisville's "connectors," people who achieve remarkable results through their unique style of trusted leadership.
