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:
Dr. Darryl Peal, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Lucas Administrative Center, Room 824
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone: (859) 572-6630
Email: titleix@nku.edu
Keisha McCraney J.D., Title IX Investigator
University Center, Room 330C
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone: (859) 572-7669
Email: mccraneyk1@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, Dean of Students, Community Care & Student Conduct & Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Advocacy
Student Union, room 301
Highland Heights, KY 41076
(859) 572-5147
alstonr1@nku.edu
Abby Boger, Director of Employee Relations & EEO and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty/Staff
Office of Human Resources
Lucas Administrative Building, room 723
Highland Heights, KY 41076
(859) 572-5200
bogera1@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
yoong1@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
Lori Southwood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Office of Human Resources
Lucas Administrative Building, room 713
(859) 572-6383
southwoodl1@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
gatesj4@nku.edu
Liz Meiszer, Deputy General Counsel
Office of Legal Affairs
Lucas Administrative Building, room 816
(859) 572-6080
meiszere1@nku.edu
Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost
Lucas Administrative Building, room 830
(859) 572-5788
sottrowlands@nku.edu
Board of Regents
Lucas Administrative Building, room 800
(859) 572-5172
brownb33@nku.edu
