Introducing: Genspect American College Survey
Volume 1 of 5
By Genspect
For parents of gender-distressed high school students, the college application process is undeniably overwhelming. With the early application deadline fast approaching, ensuring that your child receives an excellent education without being pressured toward medical intervention has become increasingly challenging. We are excited to introduce the Genspect American College Survey (Pilot Project), designed to address these concerns, providing crucial information for parents to make informed decisions.
Why Now?
The Genspect American College Survey is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive overview of U.S. colleges, ranked specifically on their stance and actions regarding transgender issues. This survey is tailored to parents who want their children to thrive in college without being encouraged to undergo medical interventions or become entrenched in activist cultures.
In a world where universities are fostering social and political ideologies, parents feel lost when attempting to find a balance between supporting their child’s independence and avoiding environments that encourage medicalization. The need for clear, accessible data on this issue has never been more important.
Our goal is to assess the extent to which colleges promote, endorse, or facilitate gender identity activism and medical transition services. We hope to empower parents with the information they need to choose a school that best fits their interests and priorities for their child.
Your Voice Matters
We are launching this pilot project in stages, releasing detailed reports for 10 U.S. states each week. This will culminate in five volumes, covering all states by the end of the pilot project. As part of this process, we highly value input from our community. We encourage parents, students, and alumni to share their experiences of the colleges we survey. If you see anything missing or feel a school has been misrepresented, please send your comments to amanda@genspect.org. Your contributions will help improve the survey and ensure it remains accurate and relevant.
Looking ahead, we are also considering expanding this project to cover universities in Canada and other countries where the demand for similar resources is growing.
Survey Ranking Criteria
The Genspect American College Survey evaluates colleges in all 50 U.S. states based on their level of engagement with transgender activism. Institutions are ranked as None, Moderate, or Strong depending on various factors related to policies, health services, and student organizations.
Strong: These colleges actively promote gender identity activism and offer extensive support for transgender-related policies and services. These institutions typically have gender-affirming health services, gender resource guides, transgender organizations, and gender-neutral housing options integrated into campus life. Students are encouraged to explore and possibly pursue medical transition.
Moderate: Colleges with moderate engagement provide some resources and policies concerning transgender identities. While these institutions might offer LGB student clubs or resources, they do not promote or integrate transgender issues into the campus culture. Students can expect a more balanced approach that respects students without making activism a focal point of campus life.
None: These schools have little to no visible support for transgender-specific issues. While they comply with federal non-discrimination policies, they do not advocate for or encourage gender identity activism on campus.
We believe that every parent deserves to make informed choices about their child’s future, and the Genspect American College Survey is here to support you with clarity and compassion. We are confident that, with your help, this project will provide a valuable resource for families navigating these complex decisions.