Foothill - De Anza Community College District is committed to cultivating an inclusive teaching and learning environment by providing all students and employees with equitable support, access, and opportunities for success.
Chosen Name and Gender Procedure
Employee/Students are able select the first name and gender they would like used on internal District records. Changes to last name require legal documentation.
To update your Employee/Student information to include your chosen name and gender, fill out and submit a Change of Information Form, available in MyPortal.
For Employees
Go to MyPortal > Apps > Adobe Acrobat Sign Forms > District > FHDA True/Preferred First Name Change Form For Employees (Faculty) (Employee) > Start Workflow
For Students
Go to MyPortal > Apps > Student Registration > My Profile > Add My Preferred First Name (Foothill) to download form
Campus Resources
Foothill College
Office of Equity at Foothill College
Pride Center at Foothill College
De Anza College
Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education at De Anza College
Pride Center at De Anza College
Community Resources
County of Santa Clara Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Affairs Website:https://desj.santaclaracounty.gov/home
Side by Side-Alameda County Website: See Side by Side Our Space
National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality is a social justice organization dedicated
to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration, and
empowerment.
Website: https://transequality.org/
Transgender Law Center
Transgender Law Center is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities.
Services include connecting trans-identified people and their families to sound legal
services.
Website:https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a national nonprofit organization working to create a safe college
environment for LGBTQ students. It develops necessary resources, programs, and services
to support LGBTQ and ally students on US college campuses.
Website: http://www.campuspride.org/
The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve
equality for LGBTQ Americans.
Website: http://www.hrc.org/