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Chosen, Preferred, and Legal Name: Sharing Student Experiences


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In this episode, Dan and Kate talk with Mercy Daniel, a former international student at Oakland University, and Koda Grasl, a current OU Senior about their experiences in higher education going by a chosen or preferred name. Tune in to hear two unique student experiences as we return to the topic of names and how they play a role in the higher education environment.

Show Notes and Resources:

  • Supporting Chosen Names and Pronouns - Johns Hopkins

  • Chosen Name Use is Linked to Reduced Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation and Behavior among Transgender Youth

  • Picking Your Own Name - Inside Higher Ed

  • 10 Best Practices for Using Preferred or Chosen Names at Work

  • Transcript (YouTube)

University Chosen Name Policies:

  • Oakland University

  • University of Arizona

  • Dartmouth

  • University at Buffalo

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Inclusive & Online PodcastBy Dan Arnold, Kayla Yucha, & Kate Huttenlocher