CSVPR
The Committee on Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (CSVPR) is a committee of staff, faculty and students who are responsible for developing and executing the University’s plan for sexual violence prevention and response.
CSVPR Mission
The CSVPR supports UND’s efforts to prevent sex discrimination on our campus through the development and oversight of the University’s plan for sexual violence prevention and response.
2020-2021 Membership
Donna Smith, Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX (Chair)
Eric Plummer, Assistant Vice President for Public Safety/Chief of Police
Troy Noeldner, Director of Housing
Alex Pokornowski, Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs & Diversity
Cassie Gerhardt, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs & Diversity
Brittany Love, Director of Prevention Education, CVIC
Erica, Campus Confidential Advisor, CVIC at UND
Matthew Ternes, President, Student Government
Melissa Casanova, Financial Aid Advisor and Representative, Staff Senate
Stacey Borboa-Peterson, Director, Student Diversity & Inclusion
Peggy Varberg, Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Payroll Services
Kara Helmig, Associate Athletic Director, Athletics
Heather Wages, Academic Affairs Officer, Academic Affairs
Liz Legerski, Associate Professor and Chair, University Senate
Kyle Markwardt, Title IX & Civil Rights Investigator, Equal Opportunity & Title IX
Allison, Campus Prevention and Education Specialist, CVIC at UND
James Porter, Associate Dean, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Tammy Oltz, Director of Law Library, School of Law
Nancy Yon, Office of General Counsel
Functions and Responsibilities
CSVPR will be charged with completing the following actions.
- Collaborate with all areas of the campus to eliminate, prevent and address sexual violence on campus.
- Develop an annual and comprehensive plan for sexual violence prevention and response for UND.
- Coordinate membership annually for the four subcommittees.
- Provide an annual summary of the Committee’s progress to the President of UND by July 1 of each year.
- Provide support, guidance and direction to the four subcommittees of the CSVPR in
completing the goals and objectives as identified in the University’s plan. The four
subcommittees include the following.
- Organization and Management Subcommittee
- Investigation, Discipline and Grievance Procedures Subcommittee
- Victim and Other Impacted Individual Assistance Subcommittee
- Campus Culture and Climate Subcommittee
- The committees will engage the community in conversation regarding actions and outcomes.
CVSPR Subcommittees
Organization and Management Subcommittee
Co-Chairs
Donna Smith, Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX
Peggy Varberg, Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Payroll Services
Mission
The mission of the Organization and Management Subcommittee is to provide the Title IX team with support and guidance to maintain appropriate organizational structure, information systems, training, assessment and broad campus involvement to achieve a well-ordered Title IX compliance system
Investigation, Discipline and Grievance Procedures Subcommittee
Co-Chairs
Eric Plummer, Associate Vice President for Public Safety, Chief of Police
Alex Pokornowski, Assistant Vice President/Assistant Dean of Students
Mission
The mission of the Investigation, Discipline, and Grievance Procedures Subcommittee is to review policies and procedures related to sex discrimination investigation, discipline and grievances at the University of North Dakota and recommend modifications to maintain fair and equitable processes for all.
Victim and Other Impacted Individuals Assistance Subcommittee
Co-Chairs
Rosy Dub, Director, Student Health Services
Erica, Campus Confidential Advisor, CVIC at UND
Mission
The mission of the Victim and Other Impacted Individuals Assistance subcommittee is to support the mission of the CSVPR by providing recommendations for campus and community efforts to protect, support, empower and inform those impacted by sexual violence.
Campus Culture and Climate Subcommittee
Co-Chairs
Cassie Gerhardt, Associate Vice President/Associate Dean of Students
Sara Kaiser, Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities
Mission
The mission of the Campus Culture and Climate subcommittee is to proactively assess and address the campus culture and climate related to sexual and interpersonal violence and sex discrimination through evidence-based prevention and education strategies.