Gender Recognition Act Task Force FAQ

• Why does each unit need a point person?

  We will be communicating with this point person throughout the process to see what the needs of the unit include, and how we can best accommodate and/or assist the unit in making needed improvements.  For example, if the unit needs new signage for existing gender-inclusive restroom facilities, we need to know what existing facilities are already present and what is needed from Facilities to assist the unit in making appropriate updates.

• How do I change the gender listed on my California ID?

  Head to https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/dl/gender_id to get started.

• Are there any workshops or trainings we can attend to help us understand the changes and better inform ourselves toward creating a more gender inclusive campus?

  Yes, the campus now offers and recommends a brief online training for anyone. To access the training, entitled "Gender Recognition: A Focus on Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Awareness," go to https://ucrlearning.ucr.edu/ and search for "Gender Recognition." 

  For Academic Year 2019-20, the LGBT Resource Center is only conducting trainings by request of individual offices or departments, with a strong focus on the impact of the Gender Recognition Act. To schedule an in-person training to expand on the online module, please contact Nancy Tubbs, Director of the LGBT Resource Center at nancy.tubbs@ucr.edu or 951.827.2267.

• What was supposed to be completed by January 1, 2019?

  The Act became enforceable by law on January 1, 2019, so we can now expect official IDs and birth certificates to have the nonbinary option.  To fully implement the complementary Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy, we continue to work with ITS to gradually update systems from all units across campus.  We anticipate this work will be complete by December 2023. We recommend that as each unit proceeds with its daily activities, each document/policy/facility that is addressed be reviewed as it appears. 

• Are we responsible for updating data systems?

  Central data systems, such as UC undergraduate admissions, Banner, and UC Path, will be administered and updated centrally as they come online.  However, if your own department/unit maintains internal applications and databases, such as for graduate recruitment, etc., please do update those within your units directly. If you are an application/system owner and ITS provides technical support or maintenance, please work with ITS to determine the impact and changes that may be required for your applications/systems. 

• What can I do when I hear dismissive comments of this process from others?

  Since most individuals who initially react dismissively do so because they do not thoroughly understand the underlying goals, issues and ramifications, they may benefit from additional education and resources, such as the training mentioned in these FAQs and the resources below.

• Where are gender-inclusive restrooms located on campus?

  To find gender-inclusive restrooms, visit the UCR campus map and zoom in until you see the circle-triangle symbol. Click on the symbol and room number details will become visible on the left-hand side of the window. ADA-compliant facilities information is also available on the UCR campus map. The Student Recreation Center also offers a gender-inclusive locker room.