Office of Equity & Compliance | Title IX
Addressing discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct
The Office of Equity and Compliance | Title IX works to ensure that every member of the Whitman College community has equal access to educational and employment opportunities. We administer the college’s responsibilities under federal and state civil rights laws, coordinate supportive measures and resources, respond to reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and related concerns, and provide education and guidance that foster a respectful, inclusive and accessible campus.
Whether you are seeking support, have questions about your rights, or want to report a concern, our office is here to help.
Report a Concern
Whether you are considering reporting discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual misconduct, our office is here to help. Learn about your reporting options, supportive measures and what to expect after making a report.
You do not need to know which policy applies before contacting us. We can help you understand your options. Start with us, and we’ll help you understand your options.
Report Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation
(Use this form to report concerns involving discrimination, discriminatory harassment or retaliation based on a protected characteristic.)
Report Title IX and Sexual Misconduct
(Use this form to report concerns involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, sex discrimination, sexual exploitation or related retaliation.)
Making a report does not automatically begin a formal investigation. Our office can explain available resources, supportive measures and resolution options so you can better understand what may happen next.
Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Policy
Contact the Office of Equity & Compliance | Title IX
Kaylei Goodine serves as Whitman College’s Director of Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator. In this role, she provides leadership and oversight for the college’s compliance with Title IX, Section 504, TitleVI, and other civil rights requirements, including the college’s response to reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct and related concerns. There are also two Title IX Deputy Coordinators at Whitman College.
Director of Equity & Compliance | Title IX Coordinator
Kaylei Goodine
Memorial 301
345 Boyer Ave.
509-522-4314
titleix@whitman.edu or goodinek@whitman.edu
Schedule an Appointment
(Note: If you do not see a meeting time that suits your needs, please send an email with information about your availability and we’ll do our best to find an alternate time that works.)
Assistant Director of Human Resources | Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Cara Setchell
Memorial Building 105
345 Boyer Ave.
509-527-5970
setchecl@whitman.edu
Assistant Director of Security | Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Halley Munoz
345 Boyer Ave.
509-527-5245
munozh@whitman.edu
Title IX Support & Resources
Whether you have experienced sexual misconduct, are supporting someone else or simply have questions about your rights and options, resources are available.
You do not need to file a report or participate in a formal process to access support.
Support & Resources
Visit our Support and Resources page to learn about available supportive measures, confidential and non-confidential resources, reporting options and other forms of assistance available to students, employees and members of the Whitman community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the Title IX process? Visit our FAQ page to learn more about reporting, supportive measures, confidentiality, investigations, advisors, hearings and other commonly asked questions.
Pregnancy & Related Conditions
Students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions may be entitled to reasonable modifications, supportive measures, accommodations and other protections under college policy and applicable law.
Visit our Pregnancy and Related Conditions page to learn more about available resources, rights and support related to pregnancy, termination of a pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions.
Title IX Training
The 2020 Title IX Regulations mandates the public sharing of materials used to train school and college Title IX team members. Whitman’s Title IX team acquires in-house training as well as training through world-class compliance experts. The following links below will take you to the trainings that have been administered to team members:
- Title IX Coordinator
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator
- Investigator
- Decision-maker
- Informal Resolution Facilitator
- Process Advisor
Twenty Whitman faculty and staff completed Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision Maker Training October 5, 2020. This training was completed through the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA). The training materials are available on the ATIXA website.
Interested in requesting a training or partnering with the Title IX Coordinator on a program or educational initiative? Please email titleix@whitman.edu.
Role of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators
The Title IX Deputy Coordinators work closely with the Title IX Coordinator on the intake of new matters as well as the provision of supportive measures in some cases. After making a report to a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, they will refer you to the Title IX Coordinator who will initiate one of two responses:
- Offer supportive measures.
- If desired by the complainant, help them file a formal complaint to trigger an informal resolution or a formal grievance process which includes an investigation and a live hearing.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Whitman College is committed to providing equal access to educational programs, employment opportunities, services and campus activities for individuals with disabilities.
Whether you are a student, employee, job applicant, visitor or guest, resources are available to help ensure equitable access across the Whitman community.
Students
Students seeking academic accommodations, housing accommodations, or other disability-related support should contact Disability Access Services.
Employees & Job Applicants
Employees and applicants seeking workplace accommodations or information regarding the employee accommodation process should visit Human Resources.
Visitors & Guests
Visitors and guests with questions about accessibility, access to campus programs or events, or disability-related accommodations are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity & Compliance. Please email goodinek@whitman.edu for more information.
Report an Accessibility Barrier
Have you encountered a physical, technological, communication, or programmatic barrier that limited your ability to access a Whitman program, service, activity, event or facility?
Please let us know. Reporting accessibility barriers helps the College identify concerns and improve access for all members of the Whitman community.