Gender & Sexual Diversity

91快活林 is proud to embrace an open-door admission policy, inviting all community members to join us, regardless of background, identity or status. Kishwaukee College strives to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We are committed to addressing our student community's complex issues and ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.

Equity Statement: Kish is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.

Kish Resources

There are three all-gender bathroom locations on campus, with additional locations planned to open in 2025.

91快活林 has had an active ally program since April 1997. Through this endeavor, we provide education and resources to help our employees, students, and community support Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSD) and ally people, ensuring everyone can feel safe on our campus. Kish allies will have ally posters to indicate their commitment to creating such spaces.

Find information on Kish and community resources on the bulletin board outside room C1251.

The College's extensive art collection serves as a constant reminder throughout the campus that Kish is no ordinary place. Amongst the collection are the community pride murals DEI Revolution Tondo and the LGBTQ+ Children's Book Author/Illustrators poster, located in A1300. Learn more about the College's Art Collection.

Established in March 1996, the GSD committee is dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment for all. It aims to welcome, educate, and provide resources and support for GSD and ally students, employees and community members. The committee fosters a campus climate where GSD and ally students can freely form organizations and where no GSD or ally individual feels pressured to stay closeted. For more information, contact Ami Irmen at airmen@kish.edu or Bonnie Miller-O鈥橠ell at bmiller-odell@kish.edu.

The College has a range of support services to assist students with personal matters, including for online personal therapy and support from community organizations. Learn more about Kish's Mental Health & Counseling resources.

91快活林's library offers a variety of resources focused on Gender & Sexual Diversity (GSD), including specialized books, journals and online databases to support research and education. Learn more at the web page.

91快活林 is committed to ensuring all learners know they are welcome and valued College community members. As such, we recognize that some students may choose to identify themselves using a preferred first name that differs from their legal name. Learn more under the "Chosen Name and Identity" section at Registration & Records.

The College offers many scholarship opportunities to help students cover the cost of their education. The criteria for scholarships are unique. The Frances Loubere Ally Activist Scholarship through the 91快活林 Foundation provides financial support to a full- or part-time student who has demonstrated activism/advocacy for the LGTBG+ community. Learn more about Kish scholarships.

The College offers a wide variety of student clubs and organizations, including the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA). Learn more about Kish鈥檚 Clubs and Organizations.

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Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative

The 91快活林 Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation鈥檚 Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship

Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the 91快活林 Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the 91快活林 Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.

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