The Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (PCSOGI) welcomes the interest of NIU students, faculty and staff members who wish to join the commission. PCSOGI provides an opportunity for members of the university community to join together in identifying and addressing concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender students, faculty and staff.
If you are interested in joining PCSOGI, please contact the commission at pcsogi@niu.edu.
| Name | Department | Membership Type | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Caspersen (Chair) | Department of Communication | Faculty | 2022-2025 |
| Katie Heinekamp (Acting Vice Chair) | Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality | Staff/Instructor | 2024-2027 |
| Holly Nicholson (Recorder) | University Marketing | Staff | 2024-2027 |
| Name | Department | Membership Type | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Alex | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Staff | 2024-2027 |
| Kellie Dyslin | Research and Innovation Partnership | Staff | 2023-2026 |
| Deborah Gettemy | Ethics and Compliance Office | Staff | 2024-2027 |
| Danielle Glaab-Lanigan | Student Advising Financial Services | Staff | 2024-2027 |
| Maya Haack | N/A | Student | 2024-2027 |
| Eli Huffman | N/A | Student | 2024-2027 |
| Kathleen Hughes-James | Research and Innovation Partnerships | Staff | 2024-2027 |
| Amanda Littauer | Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality | Faculty | 2023-2026 |
| Hayley Neiling | N/A | Student | 2024-2025 |
| Will Nolan-Lamm | Housing and Residential Services | Staff | 2023-2026 |
| Robert Ridinger | University Libraries | Faculty | 2023-2026 |
| Kelsey Scott | Student Conduct | Staff | 2023-2026 |
| Wesley Swingley | Department of Biology | Faculty | 2023-2026 |
| Mandy Wescott | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Staff | 2022-2025 |
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer | Michelle Bringas Christina Carpio |
| Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality | Katy Jaekel |
| Counseling and Consultation Services | Mandira Srivastava Sarah Triolo |
| Gender and Sexuality Resource Center | Molly Holmes |
| Housing and Residential Services | Will Nolan-Lamm |
| Ombudsperson | Sandy Cox |
| Prism | TBD |