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[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
82nd SESSION
2014-2015
S. RES. 82-110
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS ON CAMPUS
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IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
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NOVEMBER 4, 2014
SUBMITTED BY SENATOR BENFORD TO THE COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
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A Resolution
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS ON CAMPUS
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Whereas, the importance of protecting and providing inclusive facilities for all students at the
University of Nevada, Reno is imperative in order to fully accommodate all students;
Whereas, the University’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX’s Equal Opportunity and
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Affirmative Action Statement reads, “The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal
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Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does
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not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status,
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physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender
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expression.”;
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Whereas, the Associated Students of the University of Nevada believe that providing gender
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neutral restrooms is essential to fulfilling the promise of our University’s Equal Opportunity and
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Affirmative Action Statement;
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Whereas, the University of Nevada, Reno currently has six restrooms on campus, located in the
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Center for Molecular Medicine, the Jot Travis Building, the Joe Crowley Student Union, the
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Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, the Thompson Building, and the DeLaMare Library, that could
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be converted from family restrooms into gender neutral restrooms;
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Whereas, multiple universities including Oregon State University, University of California, Davis,
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University of Washington, and many others currently have gender neutral restroom facilities on their
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campuses in order to create a more inclusive environment for all students;
Whereas, as we move forward into growing the university, our facilities should strive to be
inclusive to all regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;
Be it resolved that, the Associated Students of the University of Nevada supports the signage
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change of the six restrooms currently labeled as Family Restrooms, located in the Center for
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Molecular Medicine, the Jot Travis Building, the Joe Crowley Student Union, the Mathewson-IGT
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Knowledge Center, the Thompson Building, and the DeLaMare Library to be changed to Gender
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Neutral.
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Be it further resolved that, the Associated Students of the University of Nevada believes that gender
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neutral restrooms should be available in future buildings for use to any person regardless of their
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gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
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Be it further resolved that, a copy of this resolution be sent to University President Marc Johnson,
Provost Kevin Carman, and Vice President of Student Services Dr. Shannon Ellis.
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