Description

ASCA is thrilled to bring you the 2025 Back to School Webinar Series! There are five webinars being offered this year across several unique topics. Professional and student members have the ability to register for individual webinars or to register for all five of the webinars in the series to receive a substantial discount. 

Pricing information and the individual webinar descriptions are included below!

Pricing:

• Professional members: $39.00 per individual webinar OR $99.00 for all five webinars
• Student members: $20.00 per individual webinar OR $59.00 for all five webinars
• Non-members: $59.00 per individual webinar OR $295.00 for all five webinars

Webinar #1: Under Resourced by Thriving: Strategies for Student Conduct Success as a One-Person Operation

Date: September 18th, 12pm-1pm ET

Are you part of a one-person and/or under-resourced office at a small institution, and identify as deeply passionate and collaborative about your work? Are you looking to work smarter not harder, make your processes smoother, and find new campus partners to collaborate with? If so, consider joining two successful alumni of one-person offices, at under-resourced and/or small institutions, who both successfully navigated directorships under these circumstances, as they share tips and tricks for turning chaos into compliance. The presenters will talk about “making things work within the system” you are operating in, through interdisciplinary, solution-oriented approaches.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Participants will leave the session with new, tangible, proven ideas for how to enhance their current conduct programs at small or under resourced institutions.(CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)
• This session will help participants reframe limited resources as a strength (you get generalist experience, you collaborate) instead of a deficit. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)
• Participants will better understand how to leverage the existing resources and expertise within ASCA membership to their professional benefit. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)

ASCA Knowledge & Skills Areas Covered:

Presenters & Bios:

Erin Kaplan (She/Her) Erin Kaplan, Ed.M. (she/her) currently serves as the Associate Dean & Director of Student Conduct at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. Since 2013, Erin has served in a variety of progressive leadership roles within student affairs, with a primary focus on student conduct and non-clinical case management throughout New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Erin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organization Communication from Western Michigan University and her Master of Education in College Student Affairs from Rutgers University New Brunswick. Currently, Erin is pursuing her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) in Higher Education Administration from Manhattanville University in Harrison, New York. ASCA has served as Erin’s professional home since 2013. 

Within ASCA, Erin has previously served as Co-Chair for the Women and Student Conduct Community of Practice (2020 to 2023), Co-Chair for Region 10 (2023), and as a member of the Gehring Academy faculty (2024). Erin has been volunteering with the Equity & Inclusion Committee since 2020. In 2022, Erin was recognized by ASCA as Volunteer of the Year. From 2024-2026, Erin is serving a two-year term on the ASCA Board of Directors as a Director at Large where she supports Region Chairs in their leadership and programming. Outside of ASCA, Erin is involved with Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA). Contact: ekaplan2@swarthmore.edu 

Dr. Sarah Shupp (She/Hers) Dr. Sarah Shupp is currently the Interim Vice President of Student Affairs at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. At LVC, she oversees student engagement, service and community engagement, spiritual development, student conduct/title IX, and division-wide assessment and planning. Previously, she has worked in career services, drug and alcohol education, and student conduct. Her research interests include exploring college students' experiences with student conduct programs through a narrative inquiry lens. Sarah is an active member of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) and currently serves on their Board of Directors. When she is not working, you can usually find her reading a psychological thriller, snuggling her rescue babe Phoenix, or taking pictures of wildlife. Contact: shupp@lvc.edu

Webinar #2: “You’re Not Alone”: Student Advocacy in the Conduct Process

Date: September 24th, 12pm-1pm ET

Learn about a Student Advocate model within the conduct process, where full-time staff members advocate for students facing conduct concerns. This webinar focuses on how the Student Advocate model enhances due process, fosters student development, and builds strong campus partnerships, along with strategies for launching or strengthening your own advocacy program.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Participants will understand the student advocate role within the conduct process. (CSAEd™ Domain: Student Learning, Development, & Success)
• Participants will understand best practices for implementing a student advocacy program at their institution. (CSAEd™ Domain: Student Learning, Development, & Success)
• Participants will understand the benefits and challenges that student advocates face, in terms of supporting student development, maintaining campus partnerships, and navigating policies and procedures. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)

ASCA Knowledge & Skills Areas Covered:

Presenters & Bios:

Roxanne Krietzman (She/Her) Roxanne serves as the Assistant Director of Student Advocacy within Care and Student Advocate Services at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roxanne has a background in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) education, residence life, orientation, and student conduct. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature, Language, and Culture at the University of Puget Sound and her Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs at the University of St. Thomas.

Roxanne is passionate about challenging the status quo, uncovering hegemonic assumptions, removing access barriers to higher education, and providing trauma-informed student support. When she’s not advocating on behalf of students, you can find her knitting, throwing on the pottery wheel, and hanging out with her two cats. Contact: kriet011@umn.edu 

Rachel Ross-Farmer (She/Hers) Rachel Ross-Farmer (she/her) serves as the Director of Care & Student Advocate Services. Rachel has a background in student conduct; residence life; restorative justice; diversity education & programming; and mental health. Rachel received a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, with minors in Chemistry & Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Master's degree in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs from Mississippi State University.

Rachel cares deeply about reducing stigma and barriers to accessing mental health support, promoting self-advocacy and self-growth, experiencing joy as an act of rebellion, and people. When not working with students, Rachel enjoys raising her two young kids, watching trashy reality TV, and drinking copious amounts of coffee.   Contact: rossx508@umn.edu 

Webinar #3: Decolonizing Conduct in Higher Education: A Reckoning of the Past, an Understanding of the Present, and Practices for the Future

Date: September 30th, 12pm-1:30pm ET

Every person at a student-serving educational institution or organization can be impacted by the conduct system, whether as a referral agent or reporting party, an advisor, a support person for students, or a member of the campus or organization’s community. While conduct work is centered in due process and moving towards a more just framework, practitioners recognize our foundation in the inequitable and unjust systems in the United States. This session will guide educators through a past-present-future approach, empowering them to examine the historical roots of white supremacy in education, recognize current practices that continue to criminalize students, and envision a future that embraces restorative practices for a more just and inclusive system. Through recent and groundbreaking research, publications and resources from content experts, and promising practices from equity-minded colleagues, the presenters will describe how we can move conduct practice from a punitive one to an inclusive and restorative one. Attendees will also receive tangible resources from ASCA for use on their own campuses and organizations and to protect the rights of students and their communities.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will be able to examine and discuss the historical context and origins of conduct systems in U.S. educational institutions, with a focus on the influence of white supremacy and systemic inequities. (CSAEd™ Domain: Social Justice and Inclusion)
• Participants will be able to critically analyze current student conduct practices to identify policies or approaches that may inadvertently criminalize or marginalize students. (CSAEd™ Domain: Student Learning, Development, and Success)
• Participants will be able to envision and articulate a future framework for student conduct that prioritizes restorative practices, fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and just environment within educational institutions. (CSAEd™ Domain: Social Justice and Inclusion)
• Participants will learn to utilize resources and promising practices provided by ASCA and other equity-focused organizations to effectively advocate for and implement restorative justice practices on their campuses or within their organizations. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)

ASCA Knowledge & Skills Areas Covered:

Presenters & Bios:

Erika Crawley, M.S. (She/Her/Sis)

Erika Crawley is a seasoned leader in higher education with a decade of experience across various student affairs roles nationwide. Holding a B.A. from Bethune-Cookman University and an M.S. in Education from the University of Southern Maine, she runs an education consultancy focused on preparing prospective students and empowering current college students to successfully navigate their collegiate experience - from application to graduation.

Erika's expertise includes Conflict Resolution, Housing and Residence Life, Student Organization Advising, Student Conduct, and Student Program Assessment. Her work spans Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Ivy League, and other institutions, where she’s committed to enhancing student success and fostering inclusive environments.

At Cornell University, Erika serves as an Assistant Director for Student Conduct & Community Standards, the Women’s Representative for the Employee Assembly (2023-2026), and Chair for the Employee Assembly (2024-2025). She is actively involved with the Association for Student Conduct Administration, currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Equity & Inclusion Committee. Erika also serves as a thought partner with resolvED. Contact: ec754@cornell.edu 

Dr. Amanda J. Mesirow (She/Her)

Amanda currently serves as the Assistant Executive Director for the Association of Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). She earned her PhD in Educational Administration and Foundations from Illinois State University, with a research focus on whiteness in community college conduct systems. Mesirow earned her MS in Counseling and Educational Psychology from Kansas State University, has nearly 20 years of student affairs experience in residence life, student life, and conduct, and has worked on large public, small private, and religiously affiliated campuses. Mesirow has presented and published numerous times, most often on topics of social justice and conduct practices, and presents professionally through AJM Keynotes and Workshops. She also co-authored a chapter and wrote a case study for the book "Conduct and Community: A Residence Life Practitioner's Guide" (2018), co-published by ASCA and ACUHO-I, and was an author and editor for ASCA’s Case Study Resource book (2024). As a conduct practitioner, Mesirow championed multiple equity initiatives to create a conduct system that is just and inclusive. Additionally, Mesirow is involved in the community through Jewish Voice for Peace, prison solidarity projects, and the Point Foundation. She is proudly queer, disabled, and Jewish, and uses both her privileged and oppressed identities to fight for justice. Contact: aed@theasca.org 

Webinar #4: Resisting Accountability: White Emotionality in Responses to Racialized Incidents

Date: October 1, 12pm-1pm ET

The current sociopolitical climate regarding race has resulted in an increase in incidents of bias at universities, leaving student conduct significantly impacted. Therefore, this timely and interactive session will delve into the challenges and strategies for responding to racialized incidents on college campuses. Drawing on a qualitative phenomenological study, the presenter will share critical findings related to incident types, stakeholder emotions, and effective conduct practitioner strategies. Attendees will then engage in small group discussions to share their experiences, reflect on their practices, and collaboratively develop strategies for implementing restorative justice approaches that promote a more inclusive campus culture.

Learning Outcomes:

• Increased Understanding of Racialized Incidents: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of racialized incidents on college campuses. (CSAEd™ Domain: Social Justice & Inclusion) 
• Enhanced Emotional Intelligence: Attendees will develop a greater awareness of the emotional responses of stakeholders involved in racialized incidents and learn effective strategies for managing these emotions. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership) 
• Exploration of Restorative Justice Approach: Participants will acquire practical skills and knowledge for implementing restorative practices to address racialized incidents, promote campus inclusivity, and foster positive relationships within the university community. (CSAEd™ Domain: Social Justice & Inclusion)

ASCA Knowledge & Skills Areas Covered:

Presenter & Bio:

Dr. Anne Mullarkey Sawa

Dr. Anne Mullarkey Sawa is in her 35th year as a student affairs practitioner. She currently serves at Duquesne University, as the Executive Director for Student Conduct, Title IX Deputy and Educator and Adjunct Faculty in the School of Education. She looks forward to learning with you. Contact: mullarke@duq.edu 

Webinar #5: From Practice To Publication and Presentation: Translating Your Work Into Scholarship

Date: October 3, 12pm-1pm ET

This interactive workshop will offer tools, resources, and thoughtful prompts for participants to develop their current research topic into a potential article for peer-reviewed publication and/or expand it to create a scholarly curriculum for workshops or presentations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will identify strategies to overcome common barriers to producing scholarly work by exploring time management techniques, institutional support options, and approaches to integrating research into professional practice. (CSAEd™ Domain: Foundations of the Profession)
• Participants will develop a plan for translating their research into a scholarly manuscript or presentation by selecting an appropriate format, crafting an effective abstract, and identifying suitable publication or conference opportunities. (CSAEd™ Domain: Foundations of the Profession)

ASCA Knowledge & Skills Areas Covered:

Presenter & Bio:

Dr. Valerie Glassman (She/Her) Dr. Glassman is a mother-scholar-practitioner whose work explores the lived experiences of student conduct administrators and the uses of restorative justice and appreciative inquiry in response to student conflict. She is the Senior Director for Student Affairs at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and formerly served for 13 years as an assistant dean of students at Duke University. Valerie has been recognized by ASCA with the Dissertation of the Year award (2022) and the D. Parker Young Award (2022) for scholarly contributions to student conduct and by ACPA for Student Impact in Student Conduct (2017), Research in Student Conduct (2020), and as a Diamond Honoree (2023). Dr. Glassman earned her Doctor of Education from East Carolina University in 2021. She has served on the ASCA Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large. Contact: valerie.glassman@gmail.com

Continuing Education (CE) Credits:

ASCA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd™). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program are clearly identified. ASCA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. 

Webinar 1: Under Resourced but Thriving - Program Code: CSAED-SC 150 OR CSAED-595

Webinar 2: "You're Not Alone" - Program Code: CSAEd-SC 149 OR CSAEd-594

Webinar 3: Decolonizing Conduct - Program Code: CSAEd-SC 153 OR CSAEd - (SJI) 602 OR CSAEd - 601

Webinar 4: Resisting Accountability - Program Code: CSAEd-SC 154 OR CSAEd - SJI 604 OR CSAEd - 603

Webinar 5: Practice to Publication and Presentation - Program Code: CSAEd - 593

Please ensure to review ASCA's Refund and Cancelation Policy prior to completing your registration.

Each registration payment applies to one attendee only. For group registration and rates, contact ASCA Director of Member Experience and Operations, Josh Cutchens, at asca@theasca.org.

Please note registration will close at 11:45 PM EST the day prior to the event.  

A Zoom link will be provided the morning of the meeting.  If you need accommodations for this event, please contact the ASCA Central Office at asca@theasca.org or 979-589-4604 as soon as possible.