CSVPR

The 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.

Committee on Sexual Violence Prevention & Response (CSVPR)

Chair: Donna Smith, Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Mission: The Committee on Sexual Violence Prevention and Response 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.

Functions and Responsibilities

The Committee on Sexual Violence Prevention & Response (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 Dean of Students, Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities

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 Dean of Students, Director of Student Involvement & Parent Programs
Sara Kaiser, Assistant Director, Office of 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.