Gender-neutral restrooms @ Skidmore - subcommittee says YES.
I just got out of this subcommittee meeting, and basically, Dean Oles said -- "This committee has been looking at the [gender-neutral restrooms SGA] resolution in terms of enactment. We're aware of the practical problems involved, but it isn't something we have to be sold on."
They plan to take this to the larger IPPC* committee, and hopefully convert two multi-stall restrooms (in the library and a main academic building) to gender-neutral restrooms over the summer, and then do an education campaign (possibly in conjunction with our Pride Alliance?)
about the conversion in the fall. They're also going to study the locker room and restroom issue in the sports center. They said there are people on the subcommittee who will be there next year, too, and can keep this issue on the table, and hopefully convince new subcommittee members that creating more gender-neutral restrooms is hands down the best thing to do.
In sum, they sort of . . . care. If it's not their first priority, it sure is on their list. I'm kinda stunned! I'm looking forward to working with them to see this through and make sure things actually happen.

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