Meet GRCC's Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is committed to ensuring that all students, faculty and staff have access to a safe and equitable learning and working environment. The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators are responsible for ensuring compliance with Title IX and other laws related to sex discrimination, sex-based harassment and misconduct.
Our team is here to provide information about your rights, available resources and the options for addressing concerns related to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. We work to ensure that all reports are handled promptly, fairly and in accordance with GRCC policies and federal regulations.
What we do:
- Provide a safe, neutral and supportive space to discuss concerns.
- Explain the reporting process, supportive measures and resolution options available.
- Connect individuals with campus and community resources for care and support.
- Ensure that GRCC meets its legal and policy obligations under Title IX.
- Oversee prevention and training programs to promote awareness and compliance.
You do not have to file a formal complaint to speak with the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator. If you have any questions about Title IX, need support or want to discuss your options, we encourage you to reach out.
Below, you’ll find contact information for Dr. Lisa Thomas, GRCC’s Title IX Coordinator, as well as Deputy Coordinators, who are available to assist with questions, reports, and resources.
Title IX Coordinator
Lisa Thomas, Ed.D.
Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
lisathomas2@grcc.edu or titleix@grcc.edu
(616) 234-2353 or (616) 234-4999
Deputy Coordinators
- Rayvene Farnum, Human Resources: (616) 234-3971
- Dan Sullivan, Health Sciences: (616) 234-3724
- Grant Snider, Liberal Arts: (616) 234-3142
- Keri Hadfield, Faculty: (616) 234-3370
- Kaelee Steffens, Academic Advising and Transfer Center: (616) 234-2364
- Melissa Polanco Nunez, Liberal Arts: (616) 234-2111
- Danielle Nyland, Lakeshore Campus: (616) 234-3812
- Elizabeth VanPortfliet, Academic Advising and Transfer Center: (616) 234-3153
- Travis Steffens, College Success Center: (616) 234-2540
Training Materials
Section 106.45(b) of the 2020 Final Title IX Rules require the sharing of “[a]ll materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. A recipient must make these training materials publicly available on its website, or if the recipient does not maintain a website the recipient must make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public.” GRCC's training materials can be found on Title IX Training Materials.