Title IX Training Materials

Those involved in the Title IX process participate in various training opportunities, including those listed below, and in this Annual Training Session or its equivalent.

Those involved in the process include:

Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Elyce C. Morris, Director, Institutional Equity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

Ms. Morris is responsible for NAU’s compliance with Title IX and related federal and state law.  She oversees the Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM):  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response, supervises the Complaint Resolution Officers, Complaint Resolution Administrative Officers, and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator; she also oversees the Title IX Hearing Panel.  Separately, Morris serves as the Director, Institutional Equity Compliance in the Equity and Access Office.

Josh C. Floyd, Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Mr. Floyd works within the Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM):  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response, and he performs delegated Title IX Coordinator functions and serves as the Title IX Coordinator in the Title IX Coordinator’s absence.  Floyd investigates formal complaints, facilitates informal resolutions, and carries out a host of Title IX compliance-related duties.

Cassie Luke, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living

Ms. Luke is Director, Campus Operations and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living.  She collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator and Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM):  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response to promote safety, awareness and Title IX compliance in the context of the campus living experience.

Sara Olson, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living

Ms. Olson is Director, Campus Operations and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living.  She collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator and Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM):  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response to promote safety, awareness and Title IX compliance in the context of the campus living experience.

Beth Vechinski, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics

Ms. Vechinski is Associate Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator, and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics.  She collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator and Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM):  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response on multiple compliance-related matters.

Robert M. Zbikowski, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Initiatives

Mr. Zbikowski is the Senior Associate Dean of Students and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator n for Student Initiatives.  He collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator and Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM):  Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response to ensure that student-related matters, especially student supportive measures through the Care Center, run smoothly.

Investigators, Informal Facilitators, and Intake

Stacy H. Butcher, Complaint Resolution Administrative Officer

Abby D. Bryan, Complaint Resolution Officer

Vacant, Complaint Resolution Officer

Title IX Hearing Panel Members

Bekka Alvarado, Assistant Director, Student Life Experience

Alisa Badenhorst, Budget Analyst, Senior

Laurie Cates, Executive Assistant, Advancement

Timoy Graham, Campus Living

Helen Bailey Hemmer, Director, Academic Support

Martin L. Tease, Program Manager, Student Affairs

Shawntell Thomas, Academic Advisor, Intermediate

Other Decision Makers

Megan K. Gavin, Dean of Students

Pamela J. Henionen, Associate Vice President, Equity and Access Office

Josh Mackey, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Margot Saltonstall, Vice President, Student Affairs

College Deans