Behavioral Reasoning In Action: The Psychology Behind Student Conduct Decisions Webinar

Description

Brought to you as part of the Current Research Series! Student conduct administrators make complex decisions that shape student learning and accountability, yet little research explores how these decisions are formed. This webinar shares findings from a qualitative case study examining how SCAs across Midwest and Northeast institutions use reasoning, values, and professional judgment to inform conduct decision-making in practice.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will learn how to identify key influences on conduct decision-making, including institutional expectations, policy interpretation, and professional experience. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)
• Participants will learn how Student Conduct Administrators use reasoning, values, and contextual factors when making conduct-related decisions. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)

Knowledge & Skills:

Continuing Education Credits:

Continuing Education Credits for those Certified through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification:

• CSAEd™ - (Core)
• CSAEd™- SC

Pricing:

• ASCA Members:$39.00
  
  
• Non-Members: $59.00
  
  
• Student Members: $20.00

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.

Presenter Information & Bio:

Dr. Kupenda Palmer

Dr. Kupenda Palmer is a higher education professional with extensive experience in student conduct, residential education, and community standards. She earned her doctorate in Higher Education Administration, with a dissertation titled “The Decision-Making Process in Student Conduct: A Qualitative Study,” and holds a master’s degree in Industrial Counseling.

Dr. Palmer’s work in student conduct spans the full conduct lifecycle. She began her career as a Senior Residential Advisor, serving as Chair of the Hearing Board, and later advanced to roles as a Residence Hall Director and Area Coordinator, where she adjudicated residential conduct matters. She went on to serve as Judicial Coordinator and Assistant Director, further shaping and refining her conduct philosophy and practice.

Dr. Palmer currently serves at Stony Brook University as the Associate Director for Residential Conduct & Community Standards and Staff Recruitment & Selection. In this role, she provides strategic oversight of case adjudication, staff training, policy development, and the advancement of student conduct processes.

Grounded in restorative justice and transformational leadership, Dr. Palmer approaches student conduct as a meaningful educational process—one that mitigates harm, fosters reflection, and empowers students to make informed decisions. She is a committed student advocate, thoughtful problem solver, and collaborative leader dedicated to advancing student success. Contact: kupenda.palmer@stonybrook.edu