How do I select personal pronouns in my user account as a student?
You can select personal pronouns to add to your user account. Personal pronouns display after your name in various areas in Canvas, including:
Comment Fields
Discussions
Inbox
People Page (Course and Groups)
User Navigation Menu
User Profile Page
User Settings Page
Notes:
LTI tools, such as New Quizzes and Analytics, do not currently support displaying pronouns.
Open User Settings
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In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].
Edit Settings
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Click the Edit Settings button.
Select Pronouns
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In the Pronouns drop-down menu, select your personal pronouns.
Notes:
If the Pronouns drop-down menu does not display in your User Settings, your institution has not enabled this feature.
Pronoun options are managed by your institution. You cannot add pronoun options; however, you may create a Service Request if your pronouns are not an option from the list.
Update Settings
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Click the Update Settings button.
View Pronouns
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As of January 2023, members of the Le Moyne community are able to update their personal identity, including pronouns, chosen names, and gender identities, by going to their user profile in Phinfo. The change in Phinfo, after 24 business hours, will be reflected in Canvas. |
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Registrar’s Official Statement
January 19th, 2023 - Campus Announcement
Students are now able to update their personal identity, including preferred pronouns, chosen names, and gender identities, by going to their user profile in Phinfo. They are no longer required to visit offices, fill out lengthy paperwork, potentially "out" themselves, or have awkward conversations with faculty just to be referred to properly with respect to their identity. This could range from a student changing their first name from "Katherine" to "Katie" or a completely different name that better reflects their gender identity.
When a student completes a change to their chosen name and/or preferred pronoun, it will update in Phinfo, rosters, grading, advising documentation, etc. Faculty and staff across the College are encouraged to support an inclusive environment with our students in and outside of the classroom by referring to them appropriately using these preferences. For more information, click here or contact:
Registrar’s Office (Grewen Hall 212; ext. 4456;
Office of Inclusion (Reilly Hall 344; ext. 4189;
Title IX Coordinator (Dr. Melissa Moore, assistant dean for Title IX and Compliance; ext. 4543;
moormes@lemoyne.edu; Mitchell Hall)
Request Escalation
If a user had changed their pronouns prior to the update in January 2023, they may experience some issues “removing” or hiding their pronouns if desired. If this occurs, please tag a member of EIS and Academic Technology for further guidance.