See also: Policy and procedures on bias-related incidents of discrimination and harassment
If someone experiences bias-related incidents of discrimination and harassment, they can complete the Bias-Related Incident Reporting Form, which is received by the Bias response coordinator. The Bias Matters Response Team supports the Bias response coordinator in advising the parties and completing a fair and timely resolution process when a formal complaint is filed.
Bias response coordinators
Goshen College ensures that our learning and working environment are safe from harassment, discrimination, and violence in many forms. Reports of bias-related discrimination and harassment are received by Beth Martin Birky, who serves as the Bias response coordinator and the Title IX coordinator. Within two business days of receiving a report, the Bias response coordinator will email the reporting party with an invitation to meet to receive support and learn about options for addressing and remedying the situation and preventing it from happening again.
Beth Martin Birky
Bias Response & Title IX Coordinator
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(574) 535-7465
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Administration Building Room 14 H
The Bias response coordinator will be assisted by Director of Health & Wellness and Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Liz Andes, who will help provide resources and accommodations to support student learning.
Liz Andes
Director of Health and Wellness
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
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(574) 535-7484
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Administration Building 118 (Map)
When reports of bias-related incidents involve Goshen College employees, the Bias response coordinator will collaborate with the Director of Human Resources, Marlene Penner, who will provide resources and assist the employee with work-related accommodations.
Response team members include:
Gilberto Perez VP of Student Life and Dean of Students
Kathy Nofziger Gift Receipting & Report Manager
Regina Shands Stoltzfus Professor of Peace
Justice and Conflict Studies
Other resources for support include:
- Reporting form: Bias-related incidents of discrimination and harassment
- Any Goshen College employee.
- Goshen Community Relations Commission: (574) 535-3839 ext. 358
- Indiana Civil Rights Commission: (317) 232-2600
- For more information about GC’s Commitment to Community Standards, contact Dr. Gilberto Perez, Jr., Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. (574) 535-7434 or gperez@goshen.edu.