Description

ASCA and the Public Policy & Legislative Issues (PPLI) Committee are pleased to present new and updated resources as a FREE benefit to our members. These resources include an updated Advocacy Guide, which is designed to help our members effectively communicate with their legislators in a personal capacity. This document has been extensively updated since the original release in 2015. 

The other updated resource is an expanded and more timely version of the 2025 Case Law Resource first provided at Annual Conference. The creators of the 2025 Case Law Resource deliberately expanded the resource in the following ways: Increased frequency of distribution and increased in-depth analysis of cases that apply to the profession of student conduct and student conduct-adjacent professionals.

The webinar will provide members with an overview of the new resources and examples and practical takeaways from each new resource.

Pricing:

• This is a member benefit webinar and is FREE for ASCA members.
  
  
• Cost for non-members: $39

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.

Learning Outcomes:

• Members will learn about updated tools and resources available through ASCA and how they can be used to understand and evaluate issues in the legal and political landscape that impact student conduct administration.
  
  
• Members will learn about example advocacy strategies in different aspects of the profession such as with government, the local community, or with other campus stakeholders.
  
  
• Members will learn about new case law, and its context, that is relevant to the work of Student Conduct Administrators and other key campus stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills:

Presenters & Bios:

Danny Foster

Danny (he/him/his) is a Co-Chair of the ASCA Public Policy and Legislative Issues (PPLI) Committee and currently serves as the Associate Director for Community Standards at Emerson College in downtown Boston. Danny is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing a Ph.D. in Education Policy and Higher Education. Danny’s dissertation research is focused on the influence of policy and procedure on the graduate student experience. 

Danny received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and his master’s degree from Texas A&M University. Danny has worked in Residence Life and Student Conduct at multiple institutions, including stops in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and now Massachusetts. Danny's professional and research interests include graduate student experiences, post-secondary democratic education, education law and policy, qualitative research methodologies, and applying theory to practice. Contact: policy@theasca.org 

Dr. Brian Glick

Dr. Brian M. Glick, (he/him/his) 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, a master of science in college student personnel administration from the University of Central Arkansas, and a bachelor 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, the Equity and Inclusion Committee, the Donald D. Gehring Academy Faculty, and Student Conduct 101 faculty, and various presidential task forces.. Brian’s service on the ASCA Board of Directors includes Director-at-large, Parliamentarian, Treasurer, and now, President-elect. Contact: ascapresident2026@theasca.org 

Kyle Miller

Kyle currently serves as the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards for Shippensburg University, a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Prior to being in a student conduct role, Kyle held positions in fraternity & sorority life, student activities, and community & government relations. Kyle holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history as well as a master’s degree in education both from the University of Pittsburgh. Kyle is currently working on his Doctor in Public Administration degree at West Chester University, where his research focus is on the implications of government policy and legislation on the student success and sense of belonging of LGBTQ+ students at institutions of higher education. Contact: kcmiller@ship.edu 

Kristi Patrickus

Kristi Patrickus, she/her Organization- Patrickus Consulting LLC Biography- Kristi Patrickus is a seasoned attorney and higher education professional with a strong background in student conduct, Title IX compliance, and education law. With dual licensure in Oregon and Missouri, Kristi blends legal expertise with a deep commitment to student advocacy and institutional integrity.  Currently, Kristi leads Patrickus Consulting LLC, where she provides specialized training and advisory services to attorneys, students, student organizations, and higher education institutions on student disciplinary processes, Title IX, and compliance strategies. She also maintains a part-time solo law practice, offering legal counsel in business formation, contracts, estate planning, and employment law. 

Kristi’s professional journey includes impactful roles such as Title IX Coordinator at Penn State University and Attorney for the University of Oregon’s Student Advocacy Program, where she supported students navigating complex university processes. Her legal foundation was shaped by clerkships at Lane County Office of Legal Counsel and the ACLU of Tennessee, where she contributed to litigation on constitutional and civil rights matters.  A frequent speaker and published author, Kristi has presented nationally on due process, Title IX, and legal developments in higher education. She actively serves in leadership roles within the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA), where she serves as a Director-at-Large for the Board of Directors and contributes to national training programs.  Holding a J.D. from the University of Oregon and a B.M.E. in Percussion from Missouri State University, Kristi brings a unique, interdisciplinary lens to her work, championing fairness, access, and equity in education. Contact: director2@theasca.org