Title IX

Title IX Documents

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    Name Description Status Source
    Title IX 2020-25 SexDiscriminationandHarassment_Finalrev9.

    Revised September 8, 2020 from original published date of August 14, 2020; The policy from 2020 is still effective for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

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    2024-2025 Condensed Converse University Sex & Gender Discrimination and Harassment Policy

    Condensed version for handbooks, etc. 

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    2025/26 Title IX Syllabus Statement Required Fall '25- Spring '26 Syllabus Statment.docx Edit 2025/26 Title IX Syllabus Statement Delete 2025/26 Title IX Syllabus Statement
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  • 2020-25 Title IX Decision Tree

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    Title IX Coordinator Decision Tree Required Converse Decision Tree (D).pdf Edit Title IX Coordinator Decision Tree Delete Title IX Coordinator Decision Tree
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Information

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2024-2025 Converse University Title IX Taskforce
titleix@converse.edu

Coordinators:

Karen Medlin

Title IX Coordinator /Case Manager for Student Accessibility Services

karen.medlin@converse.edu

Phone: 864.596.9027

  

Shannon Bishop

shannon.bishop@converse.edu

Title IX Deputy Coordinator 

  

Kristin Lacey, MBA

kristin.lacey@converse.edu 

Title IX Deputy Coordinator

  

Investigators:

Randy Loggins, MS

Edward Griffin, PhD

Karen Rhodes, MBA

Reed Chewning, PhD

  

 

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

 

Training Resources

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Vector Training

As part of the College’s continuous commitment to sexual assault and misconduct prevention, Converse requires you to complete the following assigned training (Bridges: Taking Action, Bridges: Building a Supportive Community, and Harassment Prevention) via the Vector platform on an annual basis. This online course will empower you to be a critical piece to our campus enforcement against sexual misconduct, as well as help you understand the role you play for fellow faculty, staff, and students. Employees are assigned the training during orientation and again on an annual basis.

THIS TRAINING IS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY. Students will receive a link for Sexual Assault Prevention (SAP).