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It's not uncommon for professionals in college student conduct to hear "Glad I don't have your job," but the impacts of how we approach conflict, crisis and discomfort have the potential to ripple out in beautiful ways. If you need a free dose of professional development, community support or humor, Ms. Behavior is the place for you.
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Episodes
54 episodes
Leaving Your Higher Ed Legacy
Colette and Kurt have a lot in common. Something they've never talked about before is how they both lost their mothers when they were fairly young in their careers. Our Ms. Behaviors hosts are both PKs (kids of school principals), and as annive...
Remote Control: Is In-Person Out of Touch?
There was once a time college professionals wouldn't have imagined that virtual work could also be engaging work. Then came Covid, and higher ed got creative. Then came now. Some staffs use imaginative self-reinvention in response to student ne...
When the Unthinkable Happens: Learning the Lessons Training Doesn't Prepare You For
In higher education, we sometimes refer a little too casually to difficult challenges as "crises," but there is a realm of the truly unthinkable. Craig Allen and his staff lived through one of the most well known campus tragedies in the country...
Trapped or Re-adapt?: The Sh*t Show You Can't Escape
We've talked about challenging work situations before, but what if you don't have the option to leave? Dr. Tiffany Shierling did her doctoral research on resilience for student conduct professionals, and we tap her brain for her findings. We kn...
Protests and Ethical Tests: What Will the FIU Lawsuit Teach Us?
Your campus hears a case, issues the lowest warning it can give, and now it's on the front page because seven students have issued a lawsuit. What went wrong at Florida International University, and was there anything that could have prevented ...
Nittany Lyin': The Complicated Fraternity Cocaine Scandal
You've got students, alumni, fraternity chapters and even a dad charged with participating in a massive cocaine distribution ring at Penn State University. Who are all the players and could this have been prevented? Colette and Kurt (a Penn Sta...
Worse Than Cheating? AI-Generated Fraud and Implications
You're a professor at a university that prides itself on making education accessible through online learning. You're no stranger to the world of AI-assisted cheating, but suddenly you discover the "students" you thought you'd caught cheating mi...
Professional Kinship and Care at the Start of a New Year
When summer flies way too fast, and a new academic year looms, taking a breath to consciously plan for staying well and identifying your trusted professional confidantes might be the best thing you can do for yourself. Colette brings back grati...
Restorative Practice That's Good for Your Soul
This week's episode was inspired by Gregory Boyle's book The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Father Boyle is the founder of Homeboy Industries, and his work with the most marginalized provides a model for student c...
The Clery Act: What's All the Hype About?
Have you ever felt intimidated by the breadth and scope of your Campus Safety Report duties? Colette admits that she's felt bullied by so-called Clery Report trainers who use scare tactics to build their consulting hours. Enter Cecilia Dockery ...
Just Desserts: Closing the Book on Dissertation Club #1
The first dissertation book club is in the... well... in the books. Participants from around the country discussed Dr. Erin Kaplan's research about student conduct and how our processes do or don't contribute to a sense of belonging, retention,...
From Tragedy to Betrayal: Lessons from the Brown Cheating Scandal
It's easy to toss blame around in considering Brown University Professor Roberto Serrano's discovery of mass cheating in his course "Welfare Economics and Social Choice Theory." He had tried to be compassionate, after the tragic campus shooting...
Outcomes & Outfits: Student Conduct Practices That Slay
Samantha Collette promotes learning, respect and care in student conduct - all while slaying in kitten heels and flowy skirts. Her disarming style and strategies, in bo...
Is Traitors a Mirror of Student Conduct?
Colette and Kurt are shameless fans of the show Traitors, but also curious about how the game demonstrates human dynamics we see in conduct work. From examining evidence, recognizing our biases, making decisions about responsibility, and respon...
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Expelled Reddit Ranter
"Chris" was a college student. According to Chris's long post on Reddit, they were expelled from their institution and learned lots o...
Conduct(ing) in Perfect Harmony. Lessons from the Joyful Conductor.
Do you ever feel like the perfect hearing plays out like a beautiful collaboration with a fellow musician? It's not your imagination. Renowned conductor and composer Dr. Brian Norcross shares his insights on leadership, humility, challenge and ...
Summer Planning: Back to Student Conduct Basics
Colette and Kurt are excited about summer reflection and planning time. They lay out favorite resources, tips for policy updates, the importance of community engagement and the need for innovative strategies to enhance campus life and student s...
Meet the Author! Researcher Dr. Erin Kaplan
This summer's Ms. Behavior book club features Dr. Erin Kaplan's dissertation How Student Conduct Process Impacts Students Sense of Belonging. We'll we've got the author herself discussing her groundbreaking research and highlighting ke...
Ranaysia Burrell-Holley: A New Professional with Seasoned Confidence
Meet Ranaysia Burrell-Holley. Only one year out of grad school, her vast experience as a grad assistant set her up for all facets of student conduct. That experience led to a career change and a passion for helping students and student organiza...
Improv for Conduct. Improv for Leadership. Improv for Life.
Higher education practitioner and innovator, Mark Salisbury shares insights on applying improv principles to improve student conduct outcomes, fortify leadership, and manage what he describes as the gnarly problems of everyday life. Discover pr...
Year-End Reflections & Summer Aspirations
In this mini end-of-year recap, let's reflect on the academic year, graduation celebrations, summer plans, and innovative ideas for professional development in student conduct. Colette and Kurt share personal stories, future plans, and invite c...
The Myth of Being Too Nice
In this mini end-of-year episode, Colette and Kurt explore the concerns they've heard from colleagues who fear being "too nice" to students. Themes explored include the long-term impacts of clarity and kindness in disciplinary processes. Our ho...
What's Your Philosophy of Student Conduct? Let's Ask a Real Philosopher!
Ethicist Jeffrey Nesteruk, author of the new book Seeking Your Better Self, explores the deeper purpose of ethics in higher education, the importance...
Creativity and Constraints in Student Conduct with Guest Keith Sawyer
Join us as we explore the intersections of creativity, rule-breaking, and education with bestselling author Dr. Keith Sawyer, a renowned expert in educational innovation and creativity. Discover how constr...
Building Inclusive Campuses: Insights from Logan Lasher
Conduct professional Logan Lasher shares his journey from musical theater major to criminology scholar to student conduct professional, highlighting the importance of authenticity, empathy, and keen investigative skills in higher education. Dis...