Equity Grievance Panel (EGP)

Equity Grievance Panel (EGP) members are trained in all aspects of the grievance process and can serve in any of the following roles:

  • Provide sensitive intake and initial counseling of grievances
  • Serve in a mediation role in conflict resolution
  • Act as advisors/advocates to those involved in grievances
  • Serve on hearing panels for grievances
  • Serve on appeal panels for grievances

Current Augustana EGP Members Include:

Beth Elam, Title IX Coordinator
Willette Capers, Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Dr. Kimberly Miller, Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Dr. Marcia Entwistle, Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Amy Meyers, Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Whitney Daly, Facilities, EGP Member
Lindsie Miko, Athletics, EGP Member
Gretta Van Schepen, Athletics, EGP Member
Jason Rinne, Athletics, EGP Member
Brandon Barkus, Athletics, EGP Member
Larry Peterson, Faculty, EGP Member
Jayna Fitzsimmons, Faculty, EGP Member
Andrew Klose, Faculty, EGP Member
Pamela Barthle, Faculty, EGP Member
Erin Kane, International Programs Office, EGP Member
Rick Tupper, Department of Campus Safety, Title IX Investigator

Training Materials:

The Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Coordinators, Equity Grievance Panel Members, and the Title IX Investigator are trained by in-house and Title IX experts. Please see the following links for the training materials.

ATIXA Investigator Training Level 1

ATIXA Hearing Panels and Decision Maker Webinar

ATIXA 20 Minutes to Train Videos