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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û.
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.
Title IX protects people from sex-based discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.Ìý
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:
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
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.
±·´Ç²Ô-°ä´Ç²Ô´Ú¾±»å±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹±ôÌýcampus options:
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.
You have the option to file a complaint about sexual misconduct with the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û 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.
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. ³Ò°ù²¹³¦±ð’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
³Ò°ù²¹³¦±ð’s Title IX Policy includes suggestions to preserve evidence while individuals decide whether to make a report.
ÌýPreserving Evidence
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:
ÌýNon-confidential sources are:
On and off-campus resources for Complainants and Respondents are also available here.
Employees may obtain confidential counseling as part of Grace’sÌý.
³Ò°ù²¹³¦±ð’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.
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.
If you have a concern about discrimination or bias incidents, you may report that using one of these online forms:
The following are training materials for the Title IX staff, including the coordinator, deputy coordinator, investigators, and informal resolution process facilitators.
Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related ConditionsÌý
As part of the protections provided by Title IX,Ìý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½±½á¹û is committed to creating and maintaining a communityÌýin 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 areÌýnew parents.
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.
Students should notify the Coordinator of Disabilities Services or theÌýTitle IX CoordinatorÌýof 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
574-372-5100 x6423
Carrie Yocum, Title IX CoordinatorÌý
McClain 102
yocumca@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6491
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:
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:
If you have experienced the grief of a pregnancy loss, the following resources may be helpful to you.
Campus resources:
Community resources:
If you would like to talk about more support available to you, please contact:
If you have a concern about pregnancy discrimination, you have these reporting options.
In person or by email to:
Connie Burkholder, Disabilities Services Coordinator
Morgan Library Learning Center Room 203
574-372-5100 x6423
Carrie Yocum, Title IX CoordinatorÌý
McClain 102
yocumca@grace.edu
574-372-5100 x6491
Online at: