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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
50 episodes
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...
Jamie D'Amico: Your Neuro-spicy Brain on Student Conduct and Leadership
Most college students are taught to follow rules blindly—until neurodivergence, anxiety, and unspoken expectations turn that obedience into a double-edged sword. In this eye-opening episode, Jamie D'Amico, an executive leadership co...
Justin Mulvaney: Enneagram Personality Types and Student Conduct Motivations
Join us as we explore the depths of the Enneagram with Justin Mulvaney, a conscious leadership coach, who shares insights on personality types, motivation, and how understanding ourselves can transform student conduct and personal growth.
The Technology Panic Cycle: What If Student Conduct Rewrote the Code?
Most college conduct professionals are caught off guard by AI's rapid rise—until now. Dive into a conversation with Colette and Kurt as they explore how generative AI like ChatGPT is revolutionizing student engagement, conduct practices, and pr...
Sam Collette: Career Passions & Conduct Fashions
Samantha Collette studied fashion in college, but fell in love with her R.A. job. Now, she combines both of her superpowers as a conduct professional at her alma mater. Hear about the way she weaves her educational philosophy into relationships...