Title IX Team
Lynn Klingensmith, Esq.
Assistant Vice President, Division for Access, Compliance and Engagement (ACE) and Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance; Title IX Coordinator; ADA Coordinator
Lynn Klingensmith serves as the Assistant Vice President for the Division for Access, Engagement, and Compliance, as well as the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance. This role includes acting as the University's Title IX Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, and responding to discrimination complaints. She has over 25 years of Student Affairs experience from both public and private universities, and joined WCU in 2002. Lynn earned a BA in Juvenile Corrections, an M. Ed. in Higher Education and Administration from Kent State University, and a J.D. from Temple University.
Meg Hazel, Ed.D., Esq., M.A.
Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Investigator
Meg joined WCU in May 2019 and serves as an assistant director and investigator. Prior to coming to WCU, Meg worked at the South Carolina Department of Education as Deputy General Counsel and Lead Complaint Investigator. She also taught courses at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Meg earned her B.A., M.A., and J.D. from the University of South Carolina and her third degree blackbelt from Zen Shotokai Karate Dojo School of Karate.
Allison Wisniewski, M.S.
Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Investigator
Allison Wisniewski joined WCU is 2024 and serves as an Assistant Director and investigator. Allison has over 30 years of experience working within higher education, specifically in student affairs and compliance. Allison has extensive Title IX experience and has been recognized nationally for her work supporting students. She received her BA in Psychology from Frostburg State University and MA in Management from the University of Maryland University College. Allison holds multiple certifications in Title IX Compliance, Restorative Justice, and Trauma Informed Care.
Kelly Loughery, MLS
Compliance and Database Coordinator
Kelly Loughery serves as the Compliance and Database Coordinator and joined WCU in the Summer of 2023. Kelly earned a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies from Kutztown University, as well as a master's degree in Legal Studies with a focus in Compliance from the American University Washington College of Law. Her previous experience includes paralegal work at a law firm.
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
The Deputy Title IX Coordinators work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinator in overseeing the University's compliance with Title IX. The Deputies are from a variety of departments across campus and can assist individuals who have questions about reporting an incident, what happens after a report is submitted, and available support and resources.
If you have a complaint involving Title IX or if you have questions regarding policies and processes related to Title IX you may contact the Title IX Coordinator, listed above, or any of the Deputies listed below. Please note that both the Coordinator and Deputies are not confidential. While addressing a complaint, they will keep your information as private as possible. You may find a list of confidential resources here.
Angela Howard
Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement
Angela Howard is the Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement. She is the Principle Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO). Angela serves as the faculty and student contact for international student success linked activities and administrative contact for ELS Language Center and institutional compliance with immigration practices.
Vanessa Kahen
Director, WCU Moon Shot for Equity and Professor and Chairperson for the Department of Psychology
Kellianne Milliner
Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator
Kellianne is in her 13th year at WCU serving as the athletic department’s Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. The 19-year veteran of intercollegiate athletics administration came to West Chester University from nearby Drexel University in Philadelphia where she served as the Director of Compliance from July 2001 until accepting her current position at WCU in 2007. Her role is to provide leadership in all aspects of the daily operation of the department and assist with the development and implementation of all department policies and procedures. She also serves as the Director of Equal Opportunity in Sport, assuring gender equity. She developed and coordinates the Student-Athlete Success Program and serves as a liaison to the Academic Mentoring Program. In addition, she acts as the advisor to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).