Gender & Sexual Equity - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GSET Resources

Queer Resource Center at Butte College

Providing a safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQIA2S+ students

Founded in 2018 by student Skylar Darrow, the mission of the Queer Resource Center is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQIA2S+ students. The space is for students to meet others in the community and gain a support system while at Butte College. Stop by!  In SSG 101 near the Arts building, main campus.

The Queer Resource Center was the eighth center out of the 114 California Community Colleges to open.

GSA Student Club

  • The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is an inclusive club here to support students!  We host outings to socialize and build connection as well as zoom meet-ups to discuss queer events, literature, and issues.
  • Find out more about GSA club on BC Connect.

 

Chosen Name Project

Butte College supports LGBTQIA2S+ student identity by offering the ability to change your first name.

From your Butte College Student Email, please send a pdf of the completed and signed Chosen Name Change Form and picture of your government issued photo ID to admissions@madamejael.net.

When filling out the Chosen Name Change Form, you only need to complete:
      • Butte Student ID
      • Legal Name
      • Date of Birth
      • Chosen First Name
      • Signature and Date

Government Issued Photo ID includes: 

  • Student ID Card
  • State Issued Driver License, Identification Card, or Real ID
  • High School or K-12 Transcript with Photo
  • Military ID
  • Passport

Chosen First Name (displaying with Legal Last Name) currently appears in the following areas and systems within 1-2 business days after submission:

  • Instructor Printed Rosters
  • Instructor Online Rosters
  • Canvas Courses
  • Campus Email Display Name (legal first initial and legal last name remain as email address and login)
  • Student ID System (Butte College ID Cards Included)
  • Counseling Appointment System (SARS)
  • Pyramed Student Health System

 

  • Chosen First Name does NOT currently appear in:  CAS Appointment System or most Campus Reports

 

Please email admissions@madamejael.net for and Chosen Name Change qustions with the subject line "Chosen Name"