Gender Pronouns
Otis College of Art and Design is committed to fostering an inclusive campus that values self-expression and respect for the variety of communities it serves. At Otis College, students may request to utilize their gender pronouns. The link to update your gender pronouns can be found on The Dashboard at my.otis.edu.
For additional information regarding the Otis College Pronoun Policy, go to http://www.otis.edu/registration-records/pronoun-policy
It is a firm expectation that Otis community members recognize and use an individual’s stated pronouns when that information has been provided to them. Proper pronouns should be used whenever speaking with, or referring to, any member of the Otis College community who has indicated their pronouns.
Mistakes may happen, and in those situations, we encourage individuals to apologize, and rephrase what they were saying or asking. However, intentionally using incorrect pronouns to refer to someone, or refusing to acknowledge an individual’s pronouns or name, may constitute a violation of the College’s Non-Discrimination Policy. Referring to people using the wrong pronouns, especially on purpose, is disrespectful and can lead to feelings of alienation, exclusion, and overall dysphoria, and community members should not hesitate to report such behavior using the College’s Bias Incident Report Form.
Preferred Name Policy
Otis College of Art and Design is committed to fostering an inclusive campus that values self-expression and respect for the variety of communities it serves. The College recognizes that many students, faculty, and staff choose to use a preferred first name rather than a legal name whenever a legal name is not necessary, limited by technology, or required by law.
At Otis College, students may request a preferred first name. The link to update your preferred first name can be found on my.otis.edu portal. Otis College reserves the right to remove or deny the preferred first name if used inappropriately. This includes, but is not limited to, names using foul or inappropriate language, names submitted to avoid a legal obligation, and names used to create misrepresentation. Everyone may request one preferred first name change during each twelve-month (12) period.
Additional information about initiating this process as well as limitations to preferred first name use can be found at https://www.otis.edu/about/policies/preferred-name-policy.html. Referring to people using the wrong names, especially on purpose, is disrespectful and can lead to feelings of alienation, exclusion, and overall dysphoria, and community members should not hesitate to report such behavior using the College’s Bias Incident Report Form.