Upon receipt of a report to the Title IX Coordinator (or other Official with Authority) of an alleged violation of the Policy, Transylvania University will initiate at least one of three responses:
- Offering supportive measures because an individual making a complaint does not want to proceed formally; and/or
- An informal resolution; and/or
- A Formal Grievance Process including an investigation and a hearing.
For information about the Title IX investigation and grievance process, please see the Transylvania University Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination policy.
The Title IX Coordinator works in collaboration with a Pool of Transylvania University staff and faculty. The Pool members are required to receive annual training based on their respective roles. Specific training is also provided for Appeal Decision-makers, intake personnel, and Chairs.
Transylvania University Pool member training materials
The following are a list of Pool Members and their respective roles within the Title IX team:
Erik Emery – Investigator/Advisor
Lauren Wentworth – Investigator/Advisor
Shawnetta Okpebholo – Investigator/Advisor
Ashley King – Investigator/Advisor
Jeffery Hopper – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Christina Hayne – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Avery Tompkins – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Julie Fulks – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Parviz Zartoshty – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Julie Sams – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Jill Warfield – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Carole Barnsley – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Brian Arganbright – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Becky Fox – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Hande Ozkan – Hearing Panel Member/Chair/Advisor
Brien Lewis – Appeals Decision Maker
S. Rebecca Thomas – Appeals Decision Maker
Holly Sheilley – Appeals Decision Maker
Micheal Covert – Appeals Decision Maker
Deepa Dubal – Appeals Decision Maker
Rhyan Conyers – Appeals Decision Maker
Megan Maloney – Appeals Decision Maker
Sarah Bray – Appeals Decision Maker
Tracy Dunn – Appeals Decision Maker