Office for Equity & Inclusion
Mission
To foster an environment at Niagara University where teaching and learning occur in a respectful, welcoming community.
To ensure that issues of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct are addressed in a timely and effective manner that does not tolerate retaliation.
To assist the University in its commitment to foster and sustain a working and learning environment where each member of the community can succeed.
Office for Equity & Inclusion
Megan Altman-Cosgrove
Interim Director, Office for Equity & Inclusion, Title IX Coordinator
- Phone:
- 716.286.8314
- Office Location:
- O'Shea Hall B27, PO Box 2034, Niagara University, NY 14109
Megan Altman-Cosgrove (mcosgrove@niagara.edu) is the Interim Director for the Office for Equity & Inclusion/Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Officer. Prior to joining the staff at NU, Megan served as the Assistant Director of Residence Life/ Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Daemen College in Amherst, NY. She obtained her bachelor's in Art Education (K-12) and master's in Leadership and Innovation from Daemen College. She brings extensive experience in Title IX work, investigation processes, adjudication, social justice practices, conflict resolution and training expertise.
Maren Geiger
Student Employee
Maren is a current NU student and resident of Buffalo, NY who will graduate in spring 2022. She is pursuing degrees in both Political Science and International Studies, with minors in law and jurisprudence and Spanish. Maren will also have a micro-credential in humanitarian assistance. She is part of the Niagara University Women's lacrosse team and the peace action group on campus. Maren states she chose to work in the OEI to "provide both a student perspective and to help ensure that the experiences of victims are heard and awareness is spread."
Brandi Parker
Executive Assistant
- Phone:
- 716.286.8423
- Office Location:
- O'Shea Hall B27, PO Box 2034, Niagara University, NY 14109
Brandi Parker (bparker@niagara.edu) serves as the Executive Assistant for Institutional Research, General Counsel, Title IX Coordinator and Office for Equity & Inclusion. Prior to joining the staff at NU, Brandi was a Niagara student who obtained her bachelor’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice and master’s in Criminal Justice Administration. She has an extensive professional background in civil litigation and insurance.
Title IX and Civil Rights Investigators
Katie DeCecco
Assistant Director of International Student Services
- Phone:
- 716.286.8360
Kim Fenton
Director of Residence Life
- Phone:
- 716-286-8566
Dr. Diane Halm
Faculty Fellow, English
- Phone:
- 716.286.8455
Derek Puff
Director of Recreation, Intramural, & Club Sports
- Phone:
- 716-286-8055
John P. Sauter, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
- Phone:
- 716-286-8062
Shannon Stott
HRIS Specialist, Human Resources
- Phone:
- 716.286.8692