A Conversation With A.T. and Tori: The Importance of Pronouns

An important aspect of any environment, especially a college campus like UNO, is that everyone feels welcome.

UNO's Office of Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion works to develop, identify, and make available resources, information, and policies that encourage the PRESENCE of the varied campus constituencies that make UNO great, increasing the FAIR ACCESS of resources that UNO has to offer, and encourging FULL PARTICIPATION that fosters social belonging and respect.

As UNO's first Chief Diversity Officer, A.T. Miller, Ph.D., is a resource for all students, faculty, and staff to identify needs and opportunities in advancing UNO's DEAI efforts. They recently sat down with Tori Sims, UNO's Student Body President/Regent and a junior sociology major, to discuss one of those important resources: Executive Memorandum No. 40 otherwise known as the University Policy on Chosen Name and Gender Identity.

Stay tuned and bookmark this page for more conversations on important topics featuring A.T. and Tori.

Additional Resources

Curious about how you can change your name or pronouns? UNO's Gender and Sexuality Resource Center has provided a resource guide and contact information for how to get the process started.

Want to be a supportive ally to UNO's LGBTQIA2S+ community? Take advantage of Safe Space and Ally Training.

Here is a listing of inclusive facilities across the UNO campus, including location of all-gender restrooms.

Need someone to talk to? Here are several campus groups organized by the Queer and Trans Services Student Agency.