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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.

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Beth Martin Birky

Title IX Coordinator

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.

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Liz Andes

Director of Health and Wellness
Title IX Deputy Coordinator

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.

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Erica Albertin

Athletic Director

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Chad Coleman

Director of Campus Safety

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Marlene Penner

Director of Human Resources

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:

Campus Counselors:

The Goshen College Campus Pastor is also a confidential resource.

  • 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/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: https://www.eeoc.gov/