Gender Identity and Expression

Abstract

1.0 Purpose Our University, University College Dublin, has six core values driving our culture; Excellence; Integrity; Collegiality; Engagement; Diversity and Creativity. In line with these values, our University is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse environment in which all members of our University community should expect to be able to thrive and be respected and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions, so that they can achieve their fullest potential. Our University community strives to value and encourage all members irrespective of gender identity, and to respect and recognise diverse gender identities and gender expressions. Gender identity and expression is a positive, core part, of being human and experiencing wellbeing and fulfilment. This concept of a fundamental equality for our University community is central to our University's ethos of academic excellence and integrity and our aspiration to be leaders in our society. 2.0 Scope Our University is committed to supporting a collegial environment and this policy encompasses the entire University community; colleagues, students 1 and all visitors. This policy applies to:  All applicants for employment, current employees and former employees (colleagues);  All student applicants, all students and alumni; and  All service users, service providers, visitors, customers and clients of our University. 3.0 Principles 1 Students aged under 18 are covered by this policy. Such individuals are in a distinct legal position because of their age and should obtain the assistance of a Student Adviser when, for example, seeking to change their student records.