The Queer Collective's Resources for Students
your safety is our priority. here are some resources to help make your life on campus a tad bit easier :)
What to do when your email has your deadname.
As there is unfortunately no way to replace your deadname in FLAME's records, your institution email is likely to have your deadname. To have professors address you correctly, it is best that you send them an email prior to the first class. Here is a template you can use:
Dear Professor,I hope this email finds you well! I am excited to join you onboard for [course name] starting next week!I have written this email to let you know that I do not go by the name that this email appears to be sent by [or the gender marker on my profile]. My name is [insert name] and I identify as [xyz]. My pronouns are [insert pronouns]. I would appreciate it if I were referred to as stated above.I look forward to being in your class and making the most of the opportunities I'll find!Regards,
[Name]
Peer Contacts
We strive to create an inclusive and safe environment for every student. In case you face any instances of discrimination on the basis of your identity, strict action will be taken. These instances can include anything from your name and pronouns not being respected to your roommate making you feel unsafe in your own living space.The following people can be contacted at any time. We will ensure that your problem is resolved as soon as possible and appropriate action is taken.
Lakshmi (President 2026-27): +91 91000 07271 | [email protected] | @_lalalakshmi [IG]
Arya (Vice-President 2026-27): +91 98208 10397 | [email protected]
Prutha Pimpalgaonkar (Secretary 2026-27, President 2025-26): +919300145223 | [email protected] | @prutha_pimpalgaonkar [IG]
Shreya Ravuri (Treasurer 2026-27): +91 91379 23309 | [email protected]
Siddhi Nagda (PR Head 2026-27): +91 82539 99990 | [email protected] | @siddhi_0394 [IG]
Hiya Dhadwal (Outreach Head 2026-27, Vice-President 2025-26): +918700595330 | [email protected] | @hiya_dhadwal [IG]
The Queer Collective's faculty advisors, Prof. Abha Basargekar and Prof. Jayant Pande are also available via e-mail on all working days. You can reach out to them at [email protected] and [email protected] respectively.
Mental Health Resources
The Aditi Trivedi Centre for Wellbeing at FLAME University aims to provide mental health resources for students on campus. In case you want to book a session with a counsellor, kindly send an email to [email protected], briefly mentioning your reason for visit. You will be assigned a counsellor who can guide you further. Alternatively, you can also do an SOS walk-in in case of emergencies, and an available counsellor will help you accordingly.
Aditi Trivedi Centre for Wellbeing is located at Raman, which can be found at the left after entering the Kasturba building.
Email: [email protected]
Below are a few more resources from the internet!
P.S. We can only vouch for the psychiatrist, he's great!
How to be a Respectful Ally on Campus
Make sure to ask people their pronouns when you first interact with them.
Be respectful of these pronouns in all contexts and conversations.
To ‘dead-name’ is to call a transgender or non-binary person by their birth name after they have chosen a diiferent name for themselves. Your peers’ names may differ from the names indicated on their record. Remember to refer to them by their chosen name.
Recognise the sensitivity of issues surrounding gender and sexual orientation; Do not make queer individuals the punchline of your joke and refrain from using offensive slurs.
Do not ask invasive questions about one’s identity or experiences. If you’re unsure about specific aspects of the Queer community, please utilise the resources available online.
Do not assume anyone’s identity. Unless an individual specifically states their identity and asks to be referred according to that, it is best to use gender-neutral markers for them (ex: they/them pronouns instead of he/she)
If you get something wrong, correct it and move on. It’s better to correct your mistakes rather than linger on them!