LGBTQIA+ Resources
Fostering a climate of respect and understanding for the LGBTQIA+ community
HCC is committed to fostering a campus environment where LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff feel seen, respected, and supported.
Safe Zone
Safe Zone was a program at HCC designed to create a visible network of allies committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, faculty, and staff. The program aimed to foster a climate of civility, affirmation, and support for all members of the campus community. Safe Zone members serve as allies, educators, resources, and advocates.
Safe Zone’s Ongoing Impact
Many staff members have received Safe Zone training and continue to uphold its values. These individuals remain visible allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, often signified by the display of the Safe Zone logo. Their training has equipped them with the knowledge and resources to offer support, promote inclusion, and advocate for equity across campus.
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All-Gender Restrooms
Howard Community College provides an inclusive and respectful campus environment that responds to the needs of our LGBTQIA+ community. Recognizing there are unique challenges transgender individuals face in regard to bathroom use, we provide a list of all-gender facilities on campus. FAQs have been provided for anyone interested in learning more about all gender restrooms. View our All-Gender Facilities Policy for more information.
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A full list of single-occupancy restrooms are listed below:Academic Commons (AC)
- An all-gender restroom is located on the second floor.
Clark Library (CL)
- An all-gender restroom is located in the Wellness Center (labeled male/female with only handicap symbol).
Duncan Hall (DH)
- An all-gender restroom is located on the third floor.
Hickory Ridge
- An all-gender restroom is located on the first floor.
Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (HVPA)
- An all-gender restroom is located on the second floor near the elevator.
Kahlert Foundation Complex (KC)
- An all-gender changing room and restroom is available on the lower level. All-gender restrooms are also located on levels one, two, and three.
McCuan Hall (MH)
- An all-gender restroom is located in the lower level.
Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall (RCF)
- An all-gender restroom is located on the third floor (includes changing table).
Science Engineering and Technology Building (SET)
- An all-gender restroom is located on the second floor in the lab wing near the elevators.
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Chosen Name
All students at HCC deserve to be treated with respect and to be addressed by the name that aligns with their identity. Students wishing to update their chosen or legal names should contact the office of Records, Registration and Veterans' Affairs by emailing RegistrationOffice@howardcc.edu with their HCC-issued email address or by visiting RCF-233 to submit a change of information form.
HCC students may indicate a chosen first name to be used by the HCC community even if they have not changed their legal name. Chosen names may be used on student ID cards, email addresses and in the college’s student information system. Students may also update their pronouns within various college systems where possible.
Documentation is required for a legal name change. Legal names are used for official records including legal documents, financial aid and scholarship documents, transcripts, enrollment verifications, and payroll and tax documents.
Employees wishing to update their chosen or legal name should contact the office of Human Resources. For more information, please see Records and Registration Procedure - 50.03.03