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: S001A
Phone: 262-243-4331
Email: joseph.niswonger@cuw.edu
Associate Title IX Coordinator
Rev. John Rathje
Office: SS108
Phone: 734-995-7419
Email: john.rathje@cuaa.edu
Assist. Dir. of Athletics for Title IX
Ms. Cassidy Tirmenstein
Office: Gym 107
Phone: (734) 995-7321
Email: cassidy.tirmenstein@cuaa.edu
Title IX investigators
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Dr. Theodore Hopkins | K 110 | (734) 995-7480 | theodore.hopkins@cuaa.edu |
| Dr. Alex Martin | SB 114 | (734) 995-7517 | alex.martin@cuaa.edu |
| Mr. Earl Schumake | Athletics | (734) 995-7325 | earl.schumake@cuaa.edu |
| Dr. Christopher Stark | Sci 113 | (734) 995-7417 | christopher.stark@cuaa.edu |
Administrative hearing panel members & appeal officers
| Name | Campus | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Leah Dvorak | CUW | Lu 128C | (262) 243‐4522 | leah.dvorak@cuw.edu |
| Ms. Cynthia Fenske | CUAA | (734) 995‐7443 | cindy.fenske@cuaa.edu | |
| Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson | CUAA | Administration Office | (734) 995‐7373 | ryan.peterson@cuaa.edu |
| Dr. Elizabeth Polzin | CUW | Lu 130B | (262) 243‐4210 | elizabeth.polzin@cuw.edu |
| Mr. Allen Prochnow | CUW | S 104B | (262) 243‐4303 | allen.prochnow@cuw.edu |
| Dr. Steve Taylor | CUAA | Al 107B | (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.