Description

Based on results from a recent survey of members, there is a high level of interest from practitioners in learning more about incorporating the ASCA Knowledge & Skills (2021) in their daily work. This series has been carefully developed, based on member needs and requests, to help you infuse this excellent professional resource into your work with your campus, organization, colleagues, and students.

Register for one or more today! Recordings will also be available on the ASCA Store. Contact Assistant Executive Director Dr. Amanda Mesirow at aed@theasca.org with questions.

Episode 1: Getting To Know Knowledge (And Skills)
November 4th 2024; 1pm-2pm ET

Description:

This session is designed to introduce the ASCA Knowledge & Skills document as a resource and tool. We will discuss a brief history of the document, and then spend time going through the document and emphasizing the key information within, as well as take time to describe how it can be utilized in professional development. Each session will provide resources as well as the opportunity to crowdsource resources with attendees. All registrants will also receive preview access to upcoming K&S resources and how they will be utilized.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will gain a full understanding of the development of the ASCA Knowledge & Skills Resource.
• Participants will gain basic knowledge around utilizing ASCA Knowledge & Skills Resource in practice.

Presenters:

Amanda J. Mesirow, PhD (she/hers) 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 Voices for Peace, the Prison Solidarity Project and the Point Foundation. She is proudly queer, disabled, and Jewish, and uses both her privileged and oppressed identities to fight for justice.

Pam Malyk is the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (SCCR) at the University of Florida where her responsibilities include overseeing the student conduct and honor code processes and supervision of the SCCR team. In addition, Pam serves on the University’s Behavior Consultation Team and Emergency Operation Team, and has responsibilities in crisis response, policy development, and training. She earned both her Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Higher Education at the University of Florida. Pam has worked professionally in Higher Education for 21 years in a number of roles related to student conduct and housing in the Northeast and Florida. Pam has served in numerous volunteer leadership roles for the Association, from conference committee member to Gehring Academy Faculty, serving as Conference Chair for the ASCA 2018 30 th Annual Conference, and Chair for the Donald D. Gehring Academy in 2021. Additionally, Pam has spent several years in leadership of the Association on the ASCA Board of Directors as Secretary and Parliamentarian, as well as Ex Officio membership during her time as Conference and Gehring Academy Chairs. Recently, Pam took on becoming one of the authors of ASCA’s Knowledge and Skills educational guiding document.

Christina Parle, or CP, is an educator, thought leader, consultant, and serves as the Associate Dean of Students at Avila University. Christina’s pronouns are she/they. Christina has specific experience in building effective systems, policies, and procedures, curriculum writing, and leadership education. Much of her work is rooted in designing communities, conflict resolution, and effective communication. 

Christina received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri and her master’s in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs from Penn State University. She previously served as the Director of Chapter Services and Conduct for Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and the 2023-24 President of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA).

Christina lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her dog, Nugget, loves the musical Hamilton, and considers herself a tv show enthusiast.

Episode 2: Application of Knowledge & Skills 
November 12, 2024; 1pm-2pm ET

Description:

This session, requested by members, focuses on how to use the ASCA Knowledge & Skills to hire, train, and evaluate conduct practitioners at institutions and organizations. Participants should plan to be familiar with the document, as this session will go more deeply into how each of the Knowledge areas and their Skills can be infused at the Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Job descriptions, trainings, and evaluations specific to conduct practitioners will be the focus; however, we will also provide examples suitable for conduct-adjacent roles such as CARE teams and Title IX, as well as how Housing & Residence Life and Sorority & Fraternity Life professionals can utilize ASCA Knowledge & Skills in their staffing processes. Tools provided will include: 1) Use of the K&S in training; 2) Use of the K&S in developing job descriptions and professional evaluations; 3) Use of the K&S in tracking your own professional development, and more. Each session will provide resources as well as the opportunity to crowdsource resources with attendees. All registrants will also receive preview access to upcoming K&S resources and how they will be utilized.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will gain tangible ideas for incorporating ASCA Knowledge & Skills in their staffing processes. 

Presenters:

Amanda J. Mesirow, PhD (she/hers) 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 Voices for Peace, the Prison Solidarity Project and the Point Foundation. She is proudly queer, disabled, and Jewish, and uses both her privileged and oppressed identities to fight for justice.

Pam Malyk is the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (SCCR) at the University of Florida where her responsibilities include overseeing the student conduct and honor code processes and supervision of the SCCR team. In addition, Pam serves on the University’s Behavior Consultation Team and Emergency Operation Team, and has responsibilities in crisis response, policy development, and training. She earned both her Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Higher Education at the University of Florida. Pam has worked professionally in Higher Education for 21 years in a number of roles related to student conduct and housing in the Northeast and Florida. Pam has served in numerous volunteer leadership roles for the Association, from conference committee member to Gehring Academy Faculty, serving as Conference Chair for the ASCA 2018 30 th Annual Conference, and Chair for the Donald D. Gehring Academy in 2021. Additionally, Pam has spent several years in leadership of the Association on the ASCA Board of Directors as Secretary and Parliamentarian, as well as Ex Officio membership during her time as Conference and Gehring Academy Chairs. Recently, Pam took on becoming one of the authors of ASCA’s Knowledge and Skills educational guiding document.

Dr. Brian Glick (he/him) currently serves as the director of student conduct and community standards at Adelphi University, located in Garden City, New York. Previously, he served in student conduct positions at Northern Illinois University, and residence life positions at Southeast Missouri State University and Elmhurst College. 

Dr. Glick’s doctoral research established that the practice of student conduct, is a profession, as defined by published criteria. Glick earned a doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University, masters of science in college student personnel administration from the University of Central Arkansas, and bachelors of arts in communication from Kansas State University. Brian also has a long history of involvement with the Association for Student Conduct Administration, including long time service with the Public Policy Legislative Issues Committee, the Membership Engagement Committee, and the Equity and Inclusion Committee. Brian also currently serves on the ASCA Board of Directors.

Christina Parle, or CP, is an educator, thought leader, consultant, and serves as the Associate Dean of Students at Avila University. Christina’s pronouns are she/they. Christina has specific experience in building effective systems, policies, and procedures, curriculum writing, and leadership education. Much of her work is rooted in designing communities, conflict resolution, and effective communication. 

Christina received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri and her master’s in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs from Penn State University. She previously served as the Director of Chapter Services and Conduct for Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and the 2023-24 President of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA).

Christina lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her dog, Nugget, loves the musical Hamilton, and considers herself a tv show enthusiast.

Episode 3: Application of Knowledge & Skills in Policy Review
November 20, 2024; 3pm-4pm ET

Description:

This session, requested by members, focuses on how to use the ASCA Knowledge & Skills to review your policies and procedures from the lens of established professional guidance. Participants should plan to be familiar with the document, as this session will go more deeply into how each of the Knowledge areas and their Skills can be infused in the policy review process at the Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. The session will offer participants an opportunity to consider how ASCA K&S can work as a foundation upon which to build an effective and equitable conduct process, as well as receiving tangible tools to continue their work at their institution or in their organization. Each session will provide resources as well as the opportunity to crowdsource resources with attendees. All registrants will also receive preview access to upcoming K&S resources and how they will be utilized.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will gain tangible ideas for incorporating ASCA Knowledge & Skills in their policy and procedure review process.

Presenters:

Amanda J. Mesirow, PhD (she/hers) 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 Voices for Peace, the Prison Solidarity Project and the Point Foundation. She is proudly queer, disabled, and Jewish, and uses both her privileged and oppressed identities to fight for justice.

Dr. Brian Glick (he/him) currently serves as the director of student conduct and community standards at Adelphi University, located in Garden City, New York. Previously, he served in student conduct positions at Northern Illinois University, and residence life positions at Southeast Missouri State University and Elmhurst College. 

Dr. Glick’s doctoral research established that the practice of student conduct, is a profession, as defined by published criteria. Glick earned a doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University, masters of science in college student personnel administration from the University of Central Arkansas, and bachelors of arts in communication from Kansas State University. Brian also has a long history of involvement with the Association for Student Conduct Administration, including long time service with the Public Policy Legislative Issues Committee, the Membership Engagement Committee, and the Equity and Inclusion Committee. Brian also currently serves on the ASCA Board of Directors.

Christina Parle, or CP, is an educator, thought leader, consultant, and serves as the Associate Dean of Students at Avila University. Christina’s pronouns are she/they. Christina has specific experience in building effective systems, policies, and procedures, curriculum writing, and leadership education. Much of her work is rooted in designing communities, conflict resolution, and effective communication. 

Christina received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri and her master’s in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs from Penn State University. She previously served as the Director of Chapter Services and Conduct for Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and the 2023-24 President of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA).

Christina lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her dog, Nugget, loves the musical Hamilton, and considers herself a tv show enthusiast.

Webinar Series Pricing

Member Pricing:

• Episode 1 - Free for members
• Episode 2 - $39.00
• Episode 3 - $39.00
• All episodes - $59.00

Non-Member Pricing:

• Episode 1 - $29.00
• Episode 2 - $59.00
• Episode 3 - $59.00
• Episodes 2 & 3 - $79.00

Your registration is good for one person. Due to the design of the content delivery, we are not allowing one person to register and share the link with a group.

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 (CSAEdTM). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program are clearly identified. ASCA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

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