Gender identity: What we can learn from inclusivity

Abstract

The number of students with gender variant identities is growing on college campuses, but, currently, it is difficult to collect reliable statistics on this population. This presentation examines how a large-scale survey for students at colleges and universities was updated with a more inclusive item about gender identity and explores the various gender identities described by students. Study results will also investigate similarities and differences between students with gender variant identities on measures of student engagement, campus support, and satisfaction. Participants will discuss challenges in assessing students with complex or nontraditional identities and strategies for providing an equitable, high-quality education for all.