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 appears:
- Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
- Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
Scholarships
Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Students are eligible for specific financial aid for students based on their:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
- LGBTQ+ focused project or pro bono group
- 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 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 restroom(s) and 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
Navigating Washburn University School of Law
Questions about financial aid
Washburn University Financial Aid Office
Director Andrew Fogel
andrew.fogel@washburn.edu
785.670.1151
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Melissa Posey
melissa.posey@washburn.edu
785.670.1627
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Dean Jalen Lowry
jalen.lowry@washburn.edu
785.670.1662
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Dean Jalen Lowry
jalen.lowry@washburn.edu
785.670.1662
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Alumni Association Office
Director Karli Davis
karli.davis@washburn.edu
785.670.2013