Rainbow Engagement Center

We list our names here as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+) and ally students, staff, faculty, and administrators at Riverside City College. We know that coming out is a personal decision that is made continually over one's lifetime. We understand that it can be an empowering and rewarding process, but that it also comes with varying levels of risk to one's emotional and physical safety, as well as financial and basic needs security. We acknowledge that all of our experiences are real and valid, whether or not we can or choose to be "out and proud" at this time. 

No matter where you are on your journey, we will welcome you, listen to you, work with you, support you, advocate for you, and connect you with any resources you may need. We are committed to dismantling the homophobia, transphobia, and other systemic oppressions that marginalize LGBTQIA2+ people, and actively working toward a more inclusive and equitable campus environment. 

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If enrolled in a Canvas class, update your display name and include your pronouns if you'd like! Login to Canvas and go to Account > Profile.​

If you would like your chosen name to appear on class rosters, student photo ID, and communications from the District, please complete the Chosen Name or Gender Identity Changes form​. Your legal name will appear on transcripts, degrees/certificates, or financial aid disbursements. Your original RCCD student email address and Canvas login will not change. 

•  Students who have changed their name legally are then able to change their legal name at RCC using the Student Change of Information Form.
• For those seeking a legal name change, Inland Counties Legal Services provides legal support through that process. And, if someone's fee waiver is not approved but they can't afford the ~$450 filing fee, ICLS has some funding set aside to pay those fees on the client's behalf.

Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. 

If you have experienced discrimination and/or harassment at RCC, you have a right to file an informal or formal complaint with Riverside Community College District. For more information, call (951) 222-8039 or visit https://www.rccd.edu/admin/hrer/dec/Pages/discrimination.aspx

• Kane - First Floor 1 (men’s) Toilet/1 Urinal (public/students) 
• Digital Library Breezeway - 1 Toilet (public/students) 
• Digital Library Fourth Floor - 1 Toilet (staff) 
• Tech A - 1 Toilet (men’s) (public/students) 
• Tech B - 1 Toilet (public/students) 
• Auto Tech - 1 Toilet(men’s) (public/students) 
• Auto Tech - 1 Toilet (women’s) (public/students) 
• Lovekin - 1 Toilet (public/students) 
• Huntley Gym - 1 Toilet (women’s) (staff) 
• Huntley Gym - 1 Toilet (men’s) (staff) 
• Warehouse - two 1 Toilet Restrooms (public/students) 
• Music - 1 Toilet (men’s) (public/staff) 
• BE - 1 Toilet (men’s) and 1 Toilet (women’s) (public/students) 
• Quad - 1 Toilet (staff) 
• Cosmo - 1 Toilet (public/students) 
• Aquatics Center - 2 Toilets (public/students) 
• Art - 1 Toilet (men’s) (public/students) 
• Wheelock Stadium - 4 Toilets (public/students) 
• Early Childhood Education - 2 Toilets (public/staff) 
• Math and Science - 6 Toilets (staff)

Ally Trainings are offered at least once a semester at Riverside City College, as well as at Moreno Valley College and Norco College. In this training, participants learn about issues faced in LGBTQIA2+ communities, as well as resources and tools needed to become better allies to people with marginalized genders and sexualities.

LASSE aims to unify, empower, and create a brave, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ students, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators of diverse genders, races, ages, sexes, sexualities, religions, economic statuses, and abilities at RCC. LASSE is committed to providing a support system and fostering community for a historically underrepresented population by implementing educational events and workshops, mentorship programs, providing resources and advocating for institutional changes. LASSE works to facilitate conversations about gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in order to help address the needs of the LGBTQIA2+ communities on campus. 

This guide is intended to provide some general information about LGBTQ+ topics, as well as information and resources for allyship.

The LASSE Mentor Program aims to provide additional educational and personal support to LGBTQIA2+ students by pairing them with a trained RCC faculty or staff mentor. The LASSE Mentor Program is a collaborative, safe, and inclusive environment that fosters growth and self-confidence among both mentors and mentees.

Together we create a loving and supportive family for the Queer/LGBTQIA+ community and supporters. We are dedicated to club members and student achievement in the academic, social, political and personal aspects of their lives. Join our club and learn about yourself, others and the world. Come to a meeting and check us out. 

Meetings are held Thursday 12:00 - 1:00pm viz Zoom

Advisor: Robert Hyers (robert.hyers@rcc.edu)

If you would like a student ID card that reflects a current photo and your chosen name, fill out the following form and provide a picture and a copy of a current photo ID. Your new student ID card will then be mailed to you.

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