The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) serves as GRCC's central resource for concerns involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, pregnancy-related rights, and equal opportunity.
Our team is available to:
- Discuss concerns and answer questions
- Explain reporting options and available College processes
- Coordinate supportive measures
- Connect individuals with campus and community resources
- Provide information regarding rights and responsibilities under College policy
You do not need to file a formal complaint to speak with the Office of Institutional Equity.
Title IX Coordinator
The Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator oversees the College's response to reports and complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct and coordinates the College's compliance efforts under Title IX and related civil rights laws.
Dr. Lisa Thomas
lisathomas2@grcc.edu or titleix@grcc.edu
(616) 234-2353 or (616) 234-4999
Deputy Coordinators
Deputy Coordinators assist with implementation of the College's Title IX program and serve as additional points of contact for questions, reports, resources, and supportive measures.
- Dan Sullivan, Health Sciences: (616) 234-2267
- Danielle Nyland, Lakeshore Campus: (616) 234-3812
- Travis Steffens, Academic Advising: (616) 234-3900
Need Assistance?
Report a Concern
Students, employees, and community members may report concerns involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, or other conduct prohibited by College policy.
Rights, Options and Resources
Information regarding reporting options, supportive measures, available resources, and individual rights under College policy.