Student Pronouns

Type

Policy

Category

Institutional Integrity

Governance Council

Student Success Council

Primary Contact

Colman Joyce

Contact Email

Responsible Executive Authority

Vice President, Student Affairs

Purpose

To clarify the expectations around college community use of students’ stated pronouns.

Narrative

Lane Community College is committed to the accurate, consistent use of students’ asserted pronouns in creating a safe and inclusive environment for students which affirms their gender identity. The College and its employees will use gender-inclusive pronouns in student communications and student-facing electronic information systems. 

Students have the legal right to assert their pronouns and expect those pronouns to be honored, respected, and supported. Once a student makes a college community member aware of their pronouns, the student will have those pronouns honored, respected, and supported in interactions with that person.

Date Adopted

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Date Last Reviewed

Tuesday, March 3, 2026