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Why We Collect This Data

We collect gender identity and sexual orientation information in order to better serve our students. Not only does this information help us to get a more accurate representation of LWTech’s student body, but it can also be used to identify additional resources for student populations, such as extra funding opportunities (grants & scholarships), student support services, and improved outreach efforts.

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

  • Click My Profile’.
  • Click sub-menu, Biographical Information’.
  • Click Edit(pencil) icon to the right of ‘Gender Identity’ or ‘Sexual Orientation’.
  • Expand selection options. Select preferred gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • Click ‘Save'.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal, click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip:
If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘My Profile’.

Step 4

The My Profile tab will create a drop down menu.

Click on Biographical Information.

Step 5

The page will include three areas, including ‘Biographical Information’ with a ‘Gender Expression’ subsection.

To update ‘Gender Identity’ or ‘Sexual Orientation’, click on the ‘Edit’ (pencil) icon to the right of those fields.

Step 6

The expanded window will contain a gender identity or sexual orientation field. Select the ‘Dropdown list to view available options for selection. Select preferred option. Click on Save’.

Step 7

You will have a short message of ‘Success and the updated gender identity or sexual orientation will be recorded in your profile.