Ms. Behavior

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 both community standards and student affairs fashion, live in a wide-open closet we can all borrow from. Listening to Sam, you can't help but recognize that kindness and curiosity aren't just...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 responding to intense emotions, we've got some fun lessons to learn. Don't forget to register today for the Ms. Behavio...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! "Chris" was a college student. According to Chris's long post on Reddit, they were expelled from their institution and learned lots of lessons the hard way. Chris wrote their post to pass those lessons on to future accused students. This episode explores Chris's "Guide on Student Conduct," and their unfiltered perceptions of their camp...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 support (yes, THAT challenge and support model), and the profound impact of empathy in education and community buildin...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 success. Don't forget to register today for the Ms. Behavior virtual summer book club "Just Desserts & Dissert...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 key findings. Colette and Dr. Kaplan explore how scholarship itself can transform student affairs practices. Regi...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 organizations move through conflict. Ranaysia has lessons to teach us about the intersection of kindness and strength. Discover how...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 practical activities, mental models, and the transformative power of 'Yes, and' for fostering authentic connections...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 community engagement as staffs ponder what sorts of creative work they can do to learn, grow and update practices. Don&...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 hosts explore a misconception that since the outside world is harsh, we're preparing students for life by...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! Ethicist Jeffrey Nesteruk, author of the new book Seeking Your Better Self , explores the deeper purpose of ethics in higher education, the importance of humility, and how to foster meaningful student development through seeking out students' whole selves. We can use Jeff's practical insights on modeling and cultivating ethical self-reflection and support...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 constraints foster creativity, the importance of improvisation in learning, and insights into nurturing innovative minds. Don't forget to register today for the M...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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. Discover insights on campus culture, supporting marginalized students, and innovative approaches to educational outcomes. Don&...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 coach and former RA, reveals the surprising ways institutional policies can do more harm than good—and what we can do to change tha...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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. Follow up with Justin at https://justinmulvaney.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmulvaney/ Don't forget to regist...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 professional development. Discover how AI can foster honesty, deepen reflection, and transform traditional approaches—wi...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! 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 of respect, trust and magical authenticity with students. She's the "cool girl" on campus who eases fears a...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! Colette and Kurt reminisce about their trip to the national conference of the Association of Student Conduct Administrators. Their first on-site podcasting experience generated friendship, professional growth and fashion inspiration.  **WARNING** The audio files from the conference interviews are very poor quality, but we really wanted to honor all the folks who ge...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! While getting back into our routines after the conference for the Association of Student Conduct Administrators (and enjoying a snow day!) we wanted to provide a quick bonus episode about a unique way to address the ubiquitous noisy neighbor issue. We'd love to hear what approaches you've used with residence hall community members who are just plain fed u...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! As the national conference of student conduct professionals comes to a close, Kurt and Colette reflect on the dedication, expertise and fashion sense of college conduct officers. ***Heads up that the audio quality of our road recordings was very poor, but we are editing our hearts out in hopes of making our colleagues shine in our conference recaps.*** Don't f...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! Just as their microphones were starting to die, Colette and Kurt learned that the podcast had reached its first big milestone of 1000 downloads. As they are surrounded by conduct colleagues, they reflect on their original goals and unexpected rewards, and dreams for the future of Ms. Behavior. Don't forget to register today for the Ms. Behavior virtual summer...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! Colette and Kurt are at the national student conduct conference in Arlington, VA. Let the games begin! (As long as they're not drinking games, of course.) Don't forget to register today for the Ms. Behavior virtual summer book club "Just Desserts & Dissertations." Sign up to receive details and your free copy of the selected dissertation at...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! Kurt invites his first conduct supervisor, Cyndi Freeman, to reflect on her journey and philosophy in student conduct and engagement. They discuss memorable discipline cases, the importance of educational outcomes, and the role of mentorship in shaping future conduct officers. They note the significance and long-lasting impact of safe spaces for dialogue for all. C...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! Colette and Kurt engage in a deep conversation with Emily, a student conduct and care professional, about her experiences managing a crisis on campus involving a hate group. They discuss the importance of community communication, the emotional toll of such events, and the strategies for processing and coping with the aftermath. Emily shares insights on the signific...

Send Us a Text or Voice Message! In this episode of "Ms. Behavior," Colette Shaw and Kurt Doan dive into the complexities of attending the National ASCA Conference in Washington, DC. They discuss the excitement of reconnecting with Association of Student Conduct Administrator colleagues, the challenges of navigating ICE-related concerns, and the importance of activism and dialogue in tod...