Last week, the ASUI Senate passed a resolution supporting the allowance of transgender and non-binary students to use their identified names on student accounts, transcripts and diplomas. Though not explicitly written in the resolution, the ASUI Senate supports this opportunity to use identified names will be open to all students. It was not phrased that way because this issue disproportionately affects transgender and non-binary students. As representatives for all University of Idaho students, ASUI will continue to adhere to its high standards of writing and passing legislation that only enhances the student experience for everyone. It is well within the prerogative of ASUI Senators, or any fee-paying undergraduate student that chooses to write legislation, to bring about recognition and positive change to students that are disproportionately affected by a specific policy. Extending a helping hand to a particular group does not limit ASUI’s ability to serve all students.
As representatives for all University of Idaho students, ASUI will continue to adhere to its high standards of writing and passing legislation that only enhances the student experience for everyone. It is well within the prerogative of ASUI Senators, or any fee-paying undergraduate student that chooses to write legislation, to bring about recognition and positive change to students that are disproportionately affected by a specific policy. Extending a helping hand to a particular group does not limit ASUI’s ability to serve all students.
We understand this may not have been clear with the way that the resolution was worded. In the future, we encourage students with any concerns regarding ASUI legislation or the student experience at large to express those thoughts directly with student government officials. We are located on the third floor of the Commons and are happy to address any concerns that may arise.
– Catherine Yenne, ASUI Vice-President
Written in response to comments on “New Year, new resolutions — ASUI passes resolutions on transgender name changes, Title IX and elections,” published Oct. 5, 2017.
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