Lena Tenney (they/them/theirs), Kirwan Institute's Coordinator of Public Engagement will present on how to create trans-affirming classrooms About this Event An ever-increasing portion of current and aspiring college students identify as transgender. Despite these generational gender shifts, trans students continue to face both institutional and individual barriers within higher education. For example, 35% of transgender students attending graduate school, professional school, or technical school reported experiencing negative treatment—such as bullying and harassment—by students, teachers, and staff. Yet, instructors who value inclusivity can choose to create affirming classroom environments for these students and all students. This workshop will therefore equip and empower instructors to enact trans-affirming classrooms through shared language, experiential exercises, and practical strategies for the classroom. While the examples will focus largely on higher education classrooms, these strategies can also be adapted to sustain and create trans-affirming spaces outside of academia. RSVP for the workshop with the CLSE here as well as at the event webpage: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-and-sustaining-a-trans-affirming-classroom-tickets-89099983449 Following the workshop, email Erica Szeyller.1 to confirm your attendance for the full event time. If you were not able to attend the full event, email Erica Szeyller.1 to discuss the possibility of 5001 course points.