Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience
Nondiscrimination Policy
This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
Chosen Name
Chosen name can be used. / Chosen name can be used on a case-by-case basis. Chosen name appears:
- Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
- Automatically on faculty class rosters
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on class rosters
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis
- Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Faculty
- School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In main law school building
- ADA accessible
Local Community
- LGBTQ+ specific events
- Pride events
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating University of Houston Law Center
Questions about financial aid
Office of Student Affairs
Carla Martinez
cmartine@Central.uh.edu
713.743.7355
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Office of Student Affairs
Carla Martinez
cmartine@Central.uh.edu
713.743.7355
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Office of Student Affairs
Erin Dickson
emdickson@Central.uh.edu
713.743.0897
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Office of Student Affairs
Derrick E. Gabriel
dgabriel@Central.uh.edu
713.743.2182
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Office of Law Alumni Relations
Sondra R. Tennessee, Associate Dean for Alumni and Community Relations
stennessee@uh.edu
713.743.2079