I see the SAFEZONE placard in various places around campus. What does it signify?
The SAFEZONE placard identifies the bearer or poster as someone that pledges commitment to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, questioning, and ally individuals. In order to earn the right to post or bear the placard, attendance at a special SAFEZONE training is required.
I have transitioned and would like to change the personal information on my school records. How do I do that?
To change your personal information in your VCCCD records you just need to complete and submit the Request to Change Personal Information form, also downloadable below.
request_to_change_personal_info.pdf | |
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I have not changed my name legally yet, but wish to have a different name on class rosters. How do I do that?
To change your name as it appears on class rosters, simply send an email from your @my.vcccd.edu to either of these email addresses:
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Use the following verbiage:
To Whom it May Concern in Admissions and Records,
My name as it appears in MC records and class rosters is [fill in your legal name]. I would like my name to appear on class rosters as [fill in the name you want to see on class rosters] from now on.
If you have any questions, please contact David Anter.
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Use the following verbiage:
To Whom it May Concern in Admissions and Records,
My name as it appears in MC records and class rosters is [fill in your legal name]. I would like my name to appear on class rosters as [fill in the name you want to see on class rosters] from now on.
If you have any questions, please contact David Anter.
I graduated from Moorpark College before I transitioned, and would like a new diploma with my correct name on it. How do I do that?
To obtain a new diploma with the correct name on it, you complete and submit the Duplicate Degree/Certificate Request form or you can download it here.
duplicate_degree-cert_request_fillable.pdf | |
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I have transitioned and would now like to change my birth certificate. What is the procedure?
According to Lambda Legal, it depends upon the state, each with its own laws, procedures, and fees. By the way, Lambda Legal is worth a visit: www.lambdalegal.org. This non-profit organization has all kinds of state-by-state info on legal rights for LGBTQ people covering topics such as document change, healthcare, marriage, parenting, and more.
How would a trans man or woman make a gender change in a driver's license, passport, or other government-issued documents?
The National Centre for Transgender Equality is a one-stop shop for information on both federal- and state-issued document changes, along with downloadable forms for many requests.
Why do we need to use all the terms (lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, tran*, queer, etc.)? Don't they divide instead of unite?
Think of it like this: To a non-surfer, a surfboard is something that you stand on to float on the water; a wave is just water moving in an interesting shape. But to a surfer there are long boards, short boards, guns, hybrids, and so on. Waves vary as well. Although all surfers share some common concerns (eg: beach health, safety, access), they consider the kind of surfer they are as an important form of self-identification.
Realistically, this does risk fractures of a minority group (think women vs. Black right to vote. Both were "rights" issues, but these groups clearly have significant cultural differences). Often, larger communities made up of multiple subgroups gain political and social footing by joining forces, while maintaining a strong sense of identity within the subgroup, as does the LGBTQ+ community. For more info, check this out.
Realistically, this does risk fractures of a minority group (think women vs. Black right to vote. Both were "rights" issues, but these groups clearly have significant cultural differences). Often, larger communities made up of multiple subgroups gain political and social footing by joining forces, while maintaining a strong sense of identity within the subgroup, as does the LGBTQ+ community. For more info, check this out.