Description

In this episode, Dan and Kate talk with Mercy Daniel, a former international student at Oakland University, and Koda Grasl, a current OU Senior about their experiences in higher education going by a chosen or preferred name. Tune in to hear two unique student experiences as we return to the topic of names and how they play a role in the higher education environment.

Show Notes and Resources:

• Supporting Chosen Names and Pronouns - Johns Hopkins

• Chosen Name Use is Linked to Reduced Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation and Behavior among Transgender Youth

• Picking Your Own Name - Inside Higher Ed

• 10 Best Practices for Using Preferred or Chosen Names at Work

• Transcript (YouTube)

University Chosen Name Policies:

• Oakland University

• University of Arizona

• Dartmouth

• University at Buffalo