Resolution Pool
The Resolution Pool is an active pool of trained faculty and staff who serve in an as-needed basis in the roles of co-investigator, hearing panelist, and/or advisor for investigations at the university. Individuals within this pool may play more than one role on different cases, such as serving as a co-investigator on one case and an advisor to a party on another case. Regardless of role, pool members will receive a $200 stipend upon completion of a case. The Director/Title IX Coordinator may also identify qualified external individuals or consultants to provide support alongside pool members.
Co-Investigators serve as fact-finders in an investigation by interviewing the different parties to a case. Investigators must compile and organize the information received during an investigation in a case file for creation of a preliminary report.
Hearing Panelists serve as support for the Hearing Chair at case hearings. Each panel consists of at least two trained panelists. The panel reviews the investigative report, evidence gathered throughout the investigation, and attends the scheduled hearing. During the hearing, panelists will listen to verbal testimony of witnesses and parties to a case and participate in direct examination and cross examination between the parties.
Case/Hearing Advisors serve as a support to students, faculty, and/or staff who are parties to a case. Advisors accompany participants to meetings, interviews, and their case hearing as needed.
Why join?
The roles of co-investigator, hearing panelist, and/or advisor for parties in a case are unique and critically important to ensuring all parties' rights are upheld. Pool members are trained to understand and apply policies, processes, and procedures in alignment with Title IX federal regulations, state laws, and university policies. The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX serves to investigate and resolve student, faculty, and staff allegations of misconduct, and pool members develop invaluable professional tools by participating in the process.
Am I the right fit?
Colleagues from any background, employee class, or area of the university are encouraged to join the Resolution Pool. No prior knowledge of university policy or state and federal law is required. Members of the pool must be able to apply strong critical thinking, objective decision-making, and professional neutrality skills in a variety of roles and situations. All members of the pool must act impartially at all times in the best interest of a fair, just process. You will receive training prior to serving on a case, and members of the Civil Rights and Title IX Office are available to consult and answer any questions you may have about a particular case.
What will I need to do?
Members of the Resolution Pool serve as impartial trained investigators and decision-makers for cases internal to the university. You may help investigate the facts of a case, advise participants on either side of the process, or join a decision-making panel for a case's hearing. The time commitment of each case varies according to your role and the situation, but it's typically 8-15 hours total spread across multiple months. You must complete a two-hour introductory training course before serving on a case.
Sign up to join the Resolution Pool here!
Before you agree to actually serve on a case, remember to ask your supervisor to complete this release form:
Training Opportunities
The next Resolution Pool training takes place on Thursday, December 12, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Zumberge Hall Room 3000 on the Allendale Campus. Complete the form above to sign up for the Resolution Pool in time to attend this training and begin serving cases!
Resolution Pool Members
Roster
Frist Name | Last Name | Title | Department | |
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Susan | Mendoza | Director UG Research and Scholar | Center for Scholarly & Creative Exellence | mendozsu@gvsu.edu |
Simran | Kour | Admissions Recruiter | Admissions Recruiting | koursi@gvsu.edu |
Shonta | Miller | Recruiter, Graduate Programs | Graduate Recruitment | millesh2@gvsu.edu |
Renee | Malkowski | Assistant Director | Office of Student Conduct | malkowsr@gvsu.edu |
Rence | Meredith | Associate Vice President Facilities Services Allendale | Finance & Administration | meredlaw@gvsu.edu |
Mike | Stoll | Senior Academic Advisor, KCON Office of Student Services | KCON Student Services | stollk@gvsu.edu |
Michelle | Taylor | Academic Advisor | CLAS Academic Advising Center | taylormx@gvsu.edu |
Megan Elizabeth | Williams | Admissions Recruiter, STEM | Admissions - Diverse Populations | willmega@gvsu.edu |
Lariesha | Lee | Assistant Director Center Women/Gender Equity | Center for Women & Gender Equity | leelari@gvsu.edu |
Kyle | Kooyers | Director of Operations | Kaufman Interfaith Institute | kooyersk@gvsu.edu |
Kyle | Felker | Senior Library Applications Developer | Systems and Discovery | felkerk@gvsu.edu |
Keri | Lynn Banish | Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources (Adjunct) | Talent Acquisition | banishke@gvsu.edu |
Kendra | Ollis | Assistan Director of Admissions and Recruitment - Bus Groups | Admissions - Diverse Populations | olliske@gvsu.edu |
Katie | Scheuerle | Feild Education Coordinator | CECI School of Social Work | scheuerk@gvsu.edu |
Katie | Perschbacher | Student CARE and Outreach Case Manager | Dean of Students - JM | perschka@gvsu.edu |
Kathleen | Bailey | Professor | CECI Criminology, Criminal Justice, & Legal Studies | baileyk@gvsu.edu |
Katherine | Parker | Workforce Education | Registration and Application Specialist | parkerk3@gvsu.edu |
Kate | Harmon | Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Well-Being, and Inclusion | Division of Student Affairs | harmonk@gvsu.edu |
Justina | Belle | Total Rewards HR Operations Payroll Assistant | Payroll | bellej6@gvsu.edu |
Joni | Krolczyk | Business Consultant | SBDC Welch | krolczyj@gvsu.edu |
Joey | Grubbs-Hulst | LGBT Center Assistant | Milton E.Ford LGBT Resource Center | hulstjoa@gvsu.edu |
Jessica | Saint Amour | Assistant Vice President, Office of Student Support and Belonging | Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach | saintamj@gvsu.edu |
Jay | Brown | Disability Resources Administrator | Accessibility Resources | browjeff@gvsu.edu |
Jay | Chapa | Community Director | Living Center Directors - South | chapaje@gvsu.edu |
Jaime | Guzior | HR Generalist | Human Resources | guziorja@gvsu.edu |
Jackson | Richmond | Parking Operations Coordinator | Parking Services | richjack@gvsu.edu |
Hypatia | Swanson | Paralegal | Office of General Counsel | swanshyp@gvsu.edu |
Holly | Jasinski | Womens Center Director | Social Justice Centers | hollowde@gvsu.edu |
Hayley | Wilson | Graduate Assistant for Programming | Asst Director student life | s_wilshayl@gvsu.edu |
Gabriel | Pena | Director of TRIO SSS Classic | TRIO college programs | penaga@gvsu.edu |
Emily | Bemben | Assistant Professor | Kirkhof College of Nursing | bembene@gvsu.edu |
Emily | McGavin | Benefits and Wellness Assistant | Benefits | mcgavine@gvsu.edu |
Elizabeth | Clark | Academic Advisor | CLAS Academic Advisors | clarke7@gvsu.edu |
Elizabeth | Vendal | Office Assistant | Dean of Students Office | vendale@gvsu.edu |
DL | McKinney | Director, Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center | Social Justice Centers | mckinndl@gvsu.edu |
Diego | Ulloa | Academic Advisor - CLAS Academic Advising Center | CLAS Academic Advising | ulload@gvsu.edu |
Dakota | Francoeur | Adjunct AP Recreational Sports Coordinator | Asst Dir Campus Recreation | francoda@gvsu.edu |
D. | Hollowell | Assistant Director LBGT Resource Center | Milton E.Ford LGBT Resource Center | hollowde@gvsu.edu |
Chris | Grooms | Manager of Strategic Operations | Strategic Business Partners | groomsch@gvsu.edu |
Brittany | Bennett | Adjunct Faculty - School of Communications | School of Communications Adjunct | bennbrit@gvsu.edu |
Bridget | Baehl | Academic Advisor | CLAS Academic Advising Center | baehlbr@gvsu.edu |
Anna | Bosman | Comunity Director | Living Center Directors - North | bosmanaj@gvsu.edu |
Amy | Gill | Academic Advisor | CLAS Academic Advisors | gillamy@gvsu.edu |
Amanda | Karsten | Associate Professor | CLAS Psychology | karsteam@gvsu.edu |
Allison | Metz | Professor | CLAS Music, Theatre, and Dance | metza@gvsu.edu |
Alisha | Davis | Assistant Vice President for the Social Justice Centers & Director of Office of Multicultural Affairs | Division of Student Affairs | davalish@gvsu.edu |
Adam | Shuff | HR Administration Assistant | Human Resources Administration and Technology | shuffad@gvsu.edu |
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX with questions. The office is located in James H. Zumberge Hall Room 4015 on the Allendale Campus. You may also call (616) 331- 9530 or email [email protected].