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:
- Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
- Automatically on faculty class rosters
Pronouns
- Faculty encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that include LGBTQ+ representation
- Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Faculty
- School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In main law school building
- In the law library
- 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 Bowen School of Law
Questions about financial aid
Financial Aid
Kelli Gandy, Asst. Director of Financial Aid
kgandy@law.capital.edu
614.236.6350
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Office of Student Affairs
Kristen Rupert Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Students
kdavis268@law.capital.edu
614.236.6402
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Office of Student Affairs
Kristen Rupert Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Students
kdavis268@law.capital.edu
614.236.6402
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Office of Student Affairs
Kristen Rupert Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Students
kdavis268@law.capital.edu
614.236.6402
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Office of Professional Development
Shawn M. Beem, Assistant Dean for Professional Development
sbeem@law.capital.edu
614.236.6889