Check out the best way to view your students’ pronouns and preferred names in Canvas.
In early October 2024, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Romy Lawson announced the addition of a more inclusive pronouns list in Canvas, designed to better reflect the diversity of our community. This was the start of a broader effort to integrate these values across various systems as we continue our data journey.
Many students have now updated their personal pronouns which will appear alongside their names in the people pages and various areas within Canvas.
You can view students’ pronouns and preferred names directly in your Topic Links under “View Classes”. This will take you to the Sections page, where you can select the relevant course section to find a list of all Section enrolments. This feature in Canvas displays both pronouns and preferred names. Please note however, that it does not replace the existing views or lists in the Student Management System. Click here for more information.
Encourage students to use Ask Flinders to find useful articles and information, or visit Flinders Connect for in-person, phone and online support for student related issues. Key links:
- How can I change my pronouns?
- Can I be known by my preferred name at Flinders?
- I need to change my name. What do I need to do?
- How do I amend my gender details?
- Will you know how to pronounce my name when I graduate?
These tips are designed to help support students, and your continued support is appreciated as Flinders works to improve these systems.
For more information you can contact the team at studentreferencegroup@flinders.edu.au.