Informing expansion of gender inclusive data collection in post-secondary education in British Columbia

To inclusively consider the diversity within student gender-identification at postsecondary institutions, we investigate expanding gender self-identification options on admissions forms; often the first point of student contact with campuses. Even if inspired and motivated by inclusion, many of the gender categories in use presently have challenges, including conflating gender identity with sex assigned at birth, providing too many response options giving rise to ethical issues, and using outdated or misunderstood terms.