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LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Panel

Shasta College welcomes all students and we want to make sure LGBTQIA+ Students, and Staff and Faculty are aware of resources, community connections, and events, of interest available to you.

The LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Panel

  • Adrian Vergara - Data and Reporting Analyst – Information Technology
  • Buffy Tanner - Director of Innovation and Strategic Projects
  • Cassie Leal - Director of Institutional Research
  • Corinne Petro – Senior Project Coordinator Adult Education & Extended Education, Downtown Campus
  • Onica Mello – Program Director for North State Together, Downtown Campus
  • Sandra Hamilton - Dean of Student Services
  • Justina Meeder - Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction

Chosen Name Policy

All Student including our transgender, gender non-conforming students may have their first name changed to their chosen name in Shasta College’s Student Information System. Students who have enrolled at Shasta College under their legal name may change their first name to a chosen first name that better reflects the identity of the student. To declare a chosen name at the college, students may complete and submit the Change of Personal Information Form. It can take up to 7 days after being changed in our database for the chosen name to be reflected in the various third party platforms such as Microsoft 365, Canvas, MyShasta (including course rosters). Offices are only able to look up student records by student ID or legal name. It is recommended you bring your student ID card with you when requesting assistance from any department on campus. Your chosen name will be displayed for Staff to see and know to use the chosen name.

Title IX

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (“Shasta College”), in accordance with applicable Federal and State Law, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Trans and gender nonconforming students are protected under Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs. The Campus Safety, The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Panel are available if you need support accessing Title IX resources.

LGBTQ+ Confidential Advocate

Need someone to talk to? Here's who we are. Here's how we can help.

The LGBTQ+ Confidential Advocate serves as a confidential resource for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff seeking support, information, guidance, or assistance. Whether you have questions about campus resources, need help navigating college processes, are looking for referrals to campus or community services, or simply want a safe, confidential place to start a conversation, the Advocate is here to listen, provide support, and help connect you with the resources that best meet your needs. You are welcome here.

The LGBTQ+ Confidential Advocate serves as a confidential point of contact in accordance with California Education Code section 66271.2 (SB 1491) (PDF).

Advocate Campus/Area Email

For Trinity and Burney, please reach out to one of us and make a Zoom appointment.

Pronouns in Canvas

You can select personal pronouns to add to your user account. Personal pronouns display after your name in various areas in Canvas, including:

  • Assignment Creation Menu
  • Assignment Peer Review Page
  • Course Sections List
  • Discussions
  • Inbox
  • People Page (Course and Groups)
  • Student Context Card
  • User Navigation Menu
  • User Profile Page
  • User Settings Page

Review this Canvas Guide that tells you step-by-step how to set your personal pronouns.

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