The purpose of Concordia University’s (CU) Title IX Compliance Program is to foster an environment in mind, body and spirit so that all campus stakeholders can enjoy the University’s educational programs and activities free from all forms of sexual harassment as outlined in the Sexual Misconduct policy. The Title IX staff are therefore instrumental agents charged with upholding this purpose statement.
The Title IX Staff include trained individuals who are Coordinators, Investigators, and Administrative Hearing Panel members/Appeal Officers. Their contact information is listed below.
Title IX administrative staff
Title IX Coordinator
Joseph Niswonger
Office: Albrecht 107A
Phone: 262-243-4331
Email: joseph.niswonger@cuw.edu
Assistant Coordinator for Employees
Ms. Kimberly Masenthin
Office: Stunkel 104D
Phone: (262) 243-4414
Email: kimberly.masenthin@cuw.edu
Associate Director of Athletics for Title IX
Ms. Stacey Brunner Jones
Office: Field House 106C
Phone: (262) 243-4492
Email: stacey.brunnerjones@cuw.edu
Title IX investigators
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Leah Dvorak | LU 128 | (262) 243‐4522 | leah.dvorak@cuw.edu |
| Ms. Sarah Gartman | S 103E | (262) 243‐4581 | sarah.gartman@cuw.edu |
| Dr. Katherine Liesener | H 002B | (262) 243‐4338 | katherine.liesener@cuw.edu |
| Mr. Matt Mac Kelly | RP 323 | (262) 243‐4287 | matthew.mackelly@cuw.edu |
| Dr. Kehinde Irabor | LU 208I | (262) 243‐4202 | kehinde.irabor@cuw.edu |
Administrative Hearing Panel Members & Appeal Officers
| Name | Campus | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Leah Dvorak | CUW | LU 128C | (262) 243‐4522 | leah.dvorak@cuw.edu |
| Prof. Brooke Johnson | CUW | LU 128C | (262) 243-2075 | brooke.johnson@cuw.edu |
| Dr. Elizabeth Polzin | CUW | AL 107 | (262) 243‐4210 | elizabeth.polzin@cuw.edu |
| Dr. Steve Taylor | CUW | LU 130 | (262) 243‐4392 | steve.taylor@cuw.edu |
Bias and conflict of interest
If a complainant or respondent believes that an Assistant/Associate Coordinator, Investigator, Hearing Panel Member, or Appeal Officer assigned to his/her case cannot conduct a fair/unbiased investigation or adjudication of the case, the party may petition the Title IX Coordinator to replace that individual. However, if the allegation is that The Title IX Coordinator cannot serve in an unbiased manner, the party may petition the Administrative Hearing Panel Chair to replace the Title IX Coordinator. This must be done in writing (email) within 3 business days of being notified of the assigned member and must include supporting evidence.