The University has designated the following individual to coordinate compliance with Title IX and handle inquiries regarding the University's policies that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.
For inquiries about investigations, how to report violations of the Sexual Harassment Policy, or questions about Pregnancy Accommodations Contact:
Lauren Franzen, Title IX Coordinator
Lucas Administrative Center, Room 714
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone: (859) 572-7523
Email: franzenla@nku.edu
Erin Vogel, Deputy Title IX Coordinator Students
University Center 330
Phone: (859) 572-7669
Email: vogele3@nku.edu
Natalie Gabbard, Deputy Title IX Coordinator Faculty & Staff
Lucas Administrative Center, Room 720B
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone: (859) 572-7556
Email: titleix@nku.edu
In addition to the Office of Title IX, Officials with Authority (OWAs) to address and correct sexual harassment and/or retaliation may also receive reports on behalf of the University. OWAs can be found in Human Resources; Student Conduct, Rights, and Advocacy; University Police; Legal Affairs; the Office of the Provost; the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs; and the Board of Regents. The following individuals are designated as OWAs:
Bob Alston, Assistant Vice President for Student Conduct and Wellness and Dean of Students
Student Union, room 301
Highland Heights, KY 41076
(859) 572-5147
alstonr1@nku.edu
Natalie Gabbard, Director of Employee Relations & EEO and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty/Staff
Office of Human Resources
Lucas Administrative Building, room 708
Highland Heights, KY 41076
(859) 572-7556
gabbardn5@nku.edu
Sarah Pruess, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Services & SWA and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics
Truist Arena, room 133H
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone: (859) 572-5140
Email: pruesss1@nku.edu
Gina Combs, Clery Compliance Coordinator
University Police
415 Old Johns Hill Road
(859) 572-5746
combsg7@nku.edu
Javance Sinclair, Director, Office of Community Standards and Care
Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Advocacy
Student Union, room 301
(859) 572-5147
sinclairj3@nku.edu
Chief Human Resources Officer
Office of Human Resources
Lucas Administrative Building, room 713
(859) 572-6383
nkuhumanresources@nku.edu
John Gaffin, Chief of Police
University Police
415 Old Johns Hill Road
(859) 572-6611
gaffinj@nku.edu
Grant Garber, Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel
Office of Legal Affairs
Lucas Administrative Building, room 816
(859) 572-6461
garberg1@nku.edu
Diana McGill, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost
Lucas Administrative Building, room 830
(859) 572-5788
mcgill@nku.edu
Board of Regents
Lucas Administrative Building, room 800
(859) 572-5172
knochelmann@nku.edu
