2024-2025 Converse University Title IX Taskforce
titleix@converse.edu
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Karen Medlin
Title IX Coordinator /Case Manager for Student Accessibility Services
karen.medlin@converse.edu
Phone: 864.596.9027
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Shannon Bishop
shannon.bishop@converse.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
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Kristin Lacey, MBA
kristin.lacey@converse.edu
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
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Investigators:
Randy Loggins, MS
Edward Griffin, PhD
Karen Rhodes, MBA
Reed Chewning, PhD
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Although the University encourages victims or witnesses of prohibited conduct under the Converse University Sex & Gender Discrimination and Harassment Policy and the Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures to speak directly with an Official with Authority (OWA), an anonymous form is also available. The University is legally obligated to investigate all disclosed alleged prohibited conduct. Still, it 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 prohibited conduct to ensure they are supported and receive the resources they need. Please be aware that anonymous reports limit Converse's ability to respond, and sharing your identity may help us connect you to supportive resources (e.g., medical and counseling services) and provide you with information about your options for further action. Limited specific information restricts the University 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
- Chris Nichols, MS, LPC — Clinical Counselor
- Andee Martin, MEd, EdS, LPCA — Clinical Counselor
- Michelle Mathis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C — Nurse Practitioner, Spartanburg Regional Corporate Health Services
- Dr. Cade Walker — Psychiatry Resident, PrismaHealth
- Location: Andrews Hall, first floor (our entrance is at the rear of the building, facing the parking lot)
College Chaplain
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 consists of professionals trained to support victims of crime. Advocates provide victims with information, emotional support, help finding resources, and assistance with completing 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
Wellness Center Sexual Assault Resources