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.
Goshen College Associate Academic Dean, Beth Martin Birky, Ph.D., serves as the Title IX Coordinator and the head of Goshen College’s Title IX Office. Dr. Birky receives reports related to students and facilitates an equitable and timely processing of concerns. The Title IX Coordinator has the responsibility to oversee policy and procedures and coordinate training and education efforts. She works with Director of Health and Wellness, Liz Andes, who serves as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator providing support and resources, coordinating the informal resolution process, and leading prevention education for students and employees.
Liz Andes
Director of Health and Wellness
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
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(574) 535-7484
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When anyone reports various forms sexual harassment or assault defined in this policy to the Title IX Office, the Title IX Coordinators work with reporters and respondents to address and remedy situations and to help prevent further harm.
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.
Goshen College Confidential Resources
Accessing confidential resources does not require reporting details of the situation or incident, although you may report to the Title IX Coordinator or any GC employee at any time. If you have experienced a crime, you may always contact the Goshen Police or Campus Safety (574-535-7599). GC employees are available to assist you in contacting law enforcement or seeking medical help.
Confidential Advocates:
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Kendra Yoder
Confidential Resource
Associate Professor of Sociology-
(574) 535-7775
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View ProfileEmily Osborne
Confidential Resource
Associate Head Athletic Trainer-
(574) 535-7417
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Campus Counselors:
The Goshen College Campus Pastor is also a confidential resource.
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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: http://www.ed.gov/ocrFor 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/