Title IX

From the Title IX Coordinator

Hello Lancers!

I am Carrie Yocum, your Title IX Coordinator. I am committed to helping you connect to the resources and support you need as we continue to work toward a culture of respect and caring compliance at Grace College.

I am a social worker by education and worked in community mental health before coming to Grace as a social work educator. In my role, I help people navigate the Title IX process when there is a concern about harassment. I can also help in other situations of disrespect – all so we have a safe campus that supports learning and is free from harassment.

If something happens and you would like to talk, please know I am here to listen and support you.

What is Title IX?

Title IX protects people from sex-based discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

It is important because it requires schools like Grace to have processes, procedures, and personnel to respond to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and violence.

The Title IX Coordinator’s role is to:

Receive reports of sex-based discrimination.
Oversee compliance with Title IX.
Provide education on Title IX topics.

Report Title IX Report Bias Incident Help Brochure Nondiscrimination and Equity Policies Notice of Nondiscrimination

Our Team

Carrie Yocum, Title IX Coordinator
yocumca@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6491
McClain 102

Carol McGregor, Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Athletics
mcgregc@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6251
Gordon Health and Wellness Center 141

Aaron Crabtree, VP and Dean of Students
crabtrat@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6464
Indiana Hall 142

Reporting Options

To help you make an informed choice when consulting campus resources, you have options.

If you would like information about reporting options, campus resources, and confidential sources, this downloadable brochure gives you some options.

You can also make a report of sexual assault, violence, or harassment in the following ways.

Non-Confidential campus options:

In-Person: Carrie Yocum, Title IX Coordinator
Email: yocumca@grace.edu
Office: McClain 102
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6491
Online: TIX or Sexual Misconduct Online R eport Form (can be anonymous)
Staff: In-person, email, or other report to a Grace College employee
Mail: Carrie Yocum, Grace College and Seminary, 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN 46590
Campus Safety: 574-269-5344, campussafety@grace.edu, or in-person at McClain 007
Law enforcement: A distinct process that is not required at any time. Grace will assist in making a report if desired.

Confidential campus options:

Confidential sources ordinarily maintain the confidentiality of the information shared with them as they work with, but in certain limited circumstances they may be required by law to share your information with others if there are concerns about the safety or imminent harm of you or others or as required under a court order or subpoena.

Counseling Services: Michele McCoy, 574-372-5100 x6472, counselingservices@grace.edu
Health Services: Michele McCoy, 574-372-5100 x6472, healthservices@grace.edu
Athletic Trainer: Alivia Howk, 574-372-5100 x6275, krugera@grace.edu
Chaplain: Brent Mencarelli, 574-372-5100 x6284, mencarb@grace.edu

Police Reports

You have the option to file a complaint about sexual misconduct with the Grace College Title IX office, law enforcement, both, or neither.

You can receive supportive measures from Grace without filing a formal complaint with either the Title IX office or law enforcement.

Title IX Coordinator: 574-372-5100 x6491
Campus Safety: 574-269-5344
Winona Lake Police: 574-267-8622, 1310 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590
Warsaw Police: 574-372-9515, 2191 Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, IN 46580

Medical Treatment

If you have been sexually assaulted, first go to a safe place. Then, contact someone you trust. This could be a friend, a counselor, or a family member. There are also on and off campus resources to support you. Grace’s health services can provide assessment and referral as well as serve as a confidential source.

If you are in danger or need immediate medical assistance, call 911.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, and treatment of injuries can also be treated by local hospitals.

Kosciusko Community Hospital (Lutheran)
2101 Dubois Drive
Warsaw, IN 46580
574-267-3200

Parkview Warsaw
1355 Mariners Drive
Warsaw, IN 46580
574-372-0000

Physicians Urgent Care
2680 Escalade Way
Warsaw, IN 46582
574-306-4128

MedStat
1500 Provident Drive, Suite A
Warsaw, IN 46580
574-372-7637

Specially trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) can perform forensic evidence exams at:

Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center
2270 Lake Ave #201
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Hotline: 260-423-2222

As you think about your choices or what a medical forensic exam is, this resource might be helpful:
Navigating Medical Care After Experiencing Sexual Assault

Preserving Evidence

Grace’s Title IX Policy includes suggestions to preserve evidence while individuals decide whether to make a report.

Preserving Evidence

Don’t change clothes
Don’t shower
Don’t use the bathroom
Don’t brush your teeth

Resources and Safety

If you are in danger or need immediate medical assistance, call 911.

If you would like information about on- and off-campus resources, reporting options, and confidential sources, please check out this downloadable brochure.

Confidential campus sources are:

Counseling Services: Michele McCoy, 574-372-5100 x6472, counselingservices@grace.edu
Health Services: Michele McCoy, 574-372-5100 x6472, healthservices@grace.edu
Athletic Trainer: Alivia Howk, 574-372-5100 x6275, krugera@grace.edu
Chaplain: Brent Mencarelli, 574-372-5100 x6284, mencarb@grace.edu

Non-confidential sources are:

RD on call (cell phone): 574-635-5737
Student Disabilities Services: Connie Burkholder, 574-372-5100 x6423
Academic Support Services Coordinator: Calla Andrews, 574-372-5100 x6427
Designated School Officer (I-20s): Debora Wilhite, 574-372-5100 x6139
Student Diversity and Inclusion Assoc Dean: Cokiesha Bailey-Robinson, 574-372-5100 x6285
Campus Safety Director: Glenn Goldsmith, 574-269-5344

On and off-campus resources for Complainants and Respondents are also available here.

Employees may obtain confidential counseling as part of Grace’s Employee Assistance Program.

Supportive Measures

Referral to campus and community resources for victim advocacy, counseling, health services, confidential sources, legal assistance, immigration assistance, disability services
Extensions of deadlines, petitions, and other academic-related adjustments
Modification of work or class schedules
Campus escort or transportation situations
Mutual no contact directives
Changes in work or housing locations
Change in reporting relationship
Consideration of leave requests
Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of campus
Other similar measures if the changes are reasonably available

Title IX Policy and Terms

Grace’s Title IX Policy outlines the steps and information needed to go through the process of making a complaint, understanding options, common Title IX and other terms, and determining a resolution.

Nondiscrimination and Equity Manual

If discrimination or harassment of any kind occur, we have information in our Nondiscrimination and Equity Manual that can help.

This manual also includes information about non-retaliation and personal or consensual relationships at work.

Report Another Concern

If you have a concern about discrimination or bias incidents, you may report that using one of these online forms:

Title IX Staff Training

2024 Title IX Training Series Materials (2020 regulations) – Thompson Coburn LLC
2024 Adjudicator Training – CCH+A, Jode Ferise, JD
2023 Title IX Policy and Practice: Introductory Training – ICI, Jodie Ferise, JD
2023 Title IX Policy and Practice: Coordinator Training – ICI, Jodie Fereise, JD; Annie Sills, MSW, MSHRM, LCSW
2023 Title IX Policy and Practice: Adjudicator Training – ICI, Jodie Ferise, JD
2023 Title IX Policy and Practice: Investigator Training – ICI, Jodie Ferise, JD; Carrie Roelle, JD
2022 Title IX Training: An Integrated and Coordinated Approach– Institutional Response Group, Cozen O’Connor
2021 Title IX Training: An Integrated and Coordinated Approach– Institutional Response Group, Cozen O’Connor
2020 CCCU TrainEd Title IX Training – Part One
2020 CCCU TrainEd Title IX Training – Part Two
Additional training: ICS Higher Ed Inspection Links

Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions

As part of the protections provided by Title IX, Grace College is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all individuals enjoy freedom from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex or gender related to a student’s actual or potential parental status. We want to ensure the protection and equal treatment of those who are pregnant or have pregnancy-related conditions, and who are new parents.

Student Pregnancy and Parent Accommodations Policy

Grace’s policy regarding student pregnancy and parenting describes the support and resources it will provide students so they have the opportunity to continue participating in Grace’s educational programs and activities. Learn more about how Grace can help you here.

Who You Should Contact

Students should notify the Coordinator of Disabilities Services or the Title IX Coordinator of their pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or if they are a new parent. The Disabilities Services Office will facilitate a coordinated approach to short-term adjustments due to medical necessity or extraordinary parenting or caretaking responsibilities.

Connie Burkholder, Disabilities Services Coordinator
Morgan Library Learning Center Room 203
burkhoc@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6423

Carrie Yocum, Title IX Coordinator
McClain 102
yocumca@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6491

Types of Accommodations You Can Request

You may not know what accommodations you might need or that are available to you. Here are examples of the kinds of requests you can discuss with Disabilities Services:

Providing a larger desk
Allowing breaks during class, as needed
Permitting temporary parking
Rescheduling tests and exams
Excusing absences due to pregnancy or related conditions
Submitting work after a deadline missed due to pregnancy or childbirth
Providing alternatives to make up missed work
Permitting a reasonable time for nursing and access to lactation spaces
Making up any work missed due to medically necessary absences for pregnancy

Lactation Spaces

Lactation space is available year-round in McClain or during the academic year in Health Services for mothers needing a lactation room.

For the location of lactation spaces on campus, please contact:

Human Resources – Josh Ailes, 574-372-5100 x6080 or ailesj@grace.edu (Employees)
Disabilities Services – Connie Burkholder, 574-372-5100 x6423 or burkhoc@grace.edu (Students)
Title IX Coordinator – Carrie Yocum, 574-372-5100 x6491 or yocumca@grace.edu (Students or Employees)

Community Resources

If you are interested in resources before, during, and after pregnancy, the following local and national resources may provide help.

Lake City Lactation Services – prenatal, initial postpartum, and follow-up consultations; return to work; English and español
Heartline Pregnancy Center – pregnancy options, education, support
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital – breastfeeding support, online education options
Parkview Warsaw Hospital – birthing classes, lactation support, care seat and infant sleeping safety, postpartum depression support
Kosciusko Women, Infant, Children (WIC) – nutrition screening, supplemental healthy foods
Kelly Mom – information and support for breastfeeding moms
Best Start Resource Centre – pregnancy and parenting resources in many languages
Pregnancy and Baby Care – English and español
Pregnancy and Postpartum – English and español
USDA Nutrition and Pregnancy – English and español
Pacific Post Partum Support Society – support and resources for someone experiencing isolation or distress in the perinatal period or supporting someone who is, multilingual resources available

Support for Pregnancy Loss

If you have experienced the grief of a pregnancy loss, the following resources may be helpful to you.

Campus resources:

Grace College Counseling Office
Grace College Health Services
Grace College EAP services (employees)
Grace College chaplain – Brent Mencarelli, 574-372-5100 x 6284 or mencarb@grace.edu

Community resources:

Grief and bereavement, Parkview Hospital (local)
Griefshare grief recovery area groups
Heartline Pregnancy Center (local)
Individual Counseling, Coaching, and Psychiatry (United States/Indiana)
Lutheran Hospital support groups (local)
Tools for families facing infant loss, Parkview Hospital (local)
Virtual grief support

If you would like to talk about more support available to you, please contact:

Grace College Health and Counseling Services
Human Resources (EAP services and FMLA) – Josh Ailes, 574-372-5100 x6080 or ailesj@grace.edu or login to the campus portal
Title IX Coordinator – Carrie Yocum, 574-372-5100 x6491 or yocumca@grace.edu
Disabilities Services – Connie Burkholder, 574-372-5100 x6423 or burkhoc@grace.edu

Report a Concern

If you have a concern about pregnancy discrimination, you have these reporting options.

In person or by email to: