Title IX

Title IX refers to a 1972 legislative act prohibiting gender-based discrimination in education.

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Like other civil rights legislation, Title IX informs Goshen College policy and practice, as well as our commitment to providing a safe, equitable, and supportive learning and working environment for members of the Goshen College campus.

In August 2020, the Title IX Office revised Goshen College’s Title IX Policy on Sexual Harassment and Assault. Goshen College’s prohibition of all forms of harassment, discrimination, and violence is articulated in its Anti-Harassment & Anti-Violence Statement. 

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Title IX Office

Goshen College’s Title IX Office ensures that our learning and working environment are safe from gender and sexual harassment, discrimination, and violence in many forms.

Patty Hartshorn
Director of Health & Wellness
Title IX Coordinator

titleix@goshen.edu
(574) 535-7484
Wyse 119

When anyone reports various forms sexual harassment or assault defined in this policy to the Title IX Office, the Title IX Coordinator and Title IX Deputy Coordinator works with reporters and respondents to address and remedy situations and to help prevent further harm. The Title IX Deputy Coordinator receives reports related to students and facilitates an equitable and timely processing of concerns. The Title IX Coordinator receives formal complaints and coordinators formal grievance resolution processes.

Title IX Advisory Committee

The Title IX Office works regularly with an Advisory Committee that includes administrators and faculty engaged in providing resources and support related to gender and sexual misconduct.

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    Marlene Penner

    Director of Human Resources
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator

    marlenemp@goshen.edu
    (574) 535-7503
    Westlawn 103

  • Erica Albertin headshot

    Erica Albertin

    Asst. Director for Athletic Health & Wellness
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator

    ealbertin@goshen.edu

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    Chad Coleman

    Director of Campus Safety

    chadc@goshen.edu
    (574) 535-7292
    Rec Fitness Center 101D

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    Chandler Buchfeller

    Director of Residence Life & Housing

    cbuchfeller@goshen.edu
    (574) 535-7288
    Yoder Residence Director

    Federal Oversight of Discrimination

    Inquiries about Title IX rights and responsibilities may be made externally to:

    Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
    U.S. Department of Education
    400 Maryland Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
    Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481
    Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
    TDD#: (877) 521-2172
    Email: OCR@ed.gov
    Web: www.ed.gov/ocr

    For complaints involving employees:

    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
    Indianapolis Office
    101 West Ohio St, Ste 1900
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Phone: 1-800-669-4000
    Facsimile: 317-226-7953
    TTY: 1-800-669-6820
    ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5 122
    Email: info@eeoc.gov
    Web: www.eeoc.gov