Ongoing research often explores the impact of student behavior and institutional responses to such situations; however, an investigation into how such concepts permeate throughout organizations lacks scholarly attention. Dr. Kott’s study, The Myth of Student Conduct, examined how organizational culture, external pressures, and internal tensions shape meaning-making and actions around student behavior and student conduct. Specifically, this study explored how such concepts are understood by faculty and imbued within a community college organization. Revealing unique differences between part-time and full-time faculty ideas, yet similar enactments, findings reveal implications for practice, policy, and research.

Presenter Bios

Dr. Chelsea Kott (She/Her/Hers) has dedicated her career to student success, serving in a variety of capacities that center proactive interventions situated in culturally relevant, equity-driven, and trauma-informed practices. She has held leadership roles across community colleges and private universities in student conduct, Title IX, residence life, behavioral intervention, basic needs, and student life. Currently located in the Middle East, Dr. Kott serves as an instructor supporting active-duty members and their families, and remains dedicated to deconstructing oppressive student conduct philosophies and revising policies and practices to advance community success.