DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. The authors confirm that gender-inclusive housing programs are helpful in communicating a sense of belonging and inclusion to prospective LGBTQ+ students. How do you believe your campus communicates to these students that they are welcomed and supported in your residential communities? 2. If you have gender-inclusive housing on your campus, a. What challenges have you faced in implementation? b. How do you think your current model successfully supports students? c. The researchers observe communication and education as a theme linked to the success of GIH programs. How does this look at your institution? Are there areas where you can improve in order to align with best practice? 3. If you currently do not offer gender-inclusive housing on your campus, a. How might you initiate creating spaces and programs for LGBTQ+ students to feel welcome in their residential communities? b. What barriers would your team need to navigate to move a GIH model forward? 4. What assessment do you have in place on your campus to understand how LGBTQ+ students experience their residential communities? 5. If there is a disconnect or lack of information about LGBTQ+ students' experiences on your campus, how might you cultivate a deeper awareness to better support these students and help them thrive? Discussion questions developed by Kayley Carter and Lauren Oliver, Virginia Tech Volume 49, No. 2 * 2023 27