2023-2024 Converse University Title IX Taskforce
titleix@converse.edu
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Keshia Jackson Gilliam, EdD
Keshia.gilliam@converse.edu
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Associate Vice President
Director of Human Resources & Interim Title IX Coordinator
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Karen Medlin
Karen.medlin@converse.edu
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Title IX Deputy Coordinator |
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Kristin Lacey, MBA
Kristin.lacey@converse.edu
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Title IX Deputy Coordinator |
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Tori Good, EdD
Tori.good@converse.edu
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Interim Title IX Deputy Coordinator |
Investigators:
Randy Loggins, MS
Edward Griffin, PhD
Karen Rhodes, MBA
Although the College encourages victims or witnesses of prohibited conduct under the Converse College Sex & Gender Discrimination and Harassment Policy AND Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures to speak with an Official With Authority (OWA) directly, an anonymous form is available. The College is legally obligated to investigate all disclosed alleged prohibited conduct, but is dedicated to providing a learning, living, and working environment that is free from sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination. Our goal is to assist those who have experienced any prohibited conduct to ensure they are supported and receive the resources necessary. Please be aware that anonymous reports limit Converse's ability to respond, and sharing your identity may be help us connect you to resources, like medical and counseling services, and provide you information about your options for further action. Limited specific information, restricts the college and could lead to the case being dismissed.
Anonymous Title IX Reporting Form
CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES:
Wellness Center
- Bethany Garr, MSEd, LPC | Director of Counseling & Wellness
Jennifer Travis | Front Office Coordinator
Dr. Sarah Whelchel, MD | Psychiatrist, PrismaHealth
Michelle Mathis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Spartanburg Regional Corporate Health Services
Caitlin Wilson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner, Spartanburg Regional Corporate Health Services
- College Chaplain
Reverend Eliza Smith
Location: Montgomery 201
EXTERNAL RESOURCES:
- National Sexual Assault Online Hotline: Chat online with a trained staff member who can connect you with resources, information, and support.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected to a local sexual assault support provider.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor who can help with sexual assault or any other emotional or mental health crises you may experience.
- Love is Respect hotline: If a sexual assault happened in a dating relationship, Love is Respect can provide help and support. Call: 1.866.331.9474 | TTY: 1.866.331.8453 | Text: loveis to 22522
- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/: The life line is 1-800-273-8255. You can call or visit the web page if you are having suicidal thoughts. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
- SAFE Homes/Rape Crisis: Supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Spartanburg and surrounding counties with crisis response, emergency shelter, order of protection, prevention programs and therapy programs. Call: the 24-7 hotline @ 1.864.583.9803 or 1.800.273.5066 for immediate assistance.
- Spartanburg Victim Advocate office: Victim Advocate are professionals trained to support victims of crime. Advocates offer victims information, emotional support, and help finding resources and filling out paperwork. Contact the Spartanburg Victim Advocate office to learn more ways that the organization can help you.
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Sexual Assault Resources
https://my.converse.edu/ICS/Offices/Wellness_Center/Sexual_Assault_Resources.jnz