Student Conduct Series Faculty

Joe Di Maria (He/Him)

Joe DiMaria, J.D. serves as Associate Vice President for Student Success at Bristol Community College, where he leads a comprehensive portfolio of Student Affairs functions, including Advising & Success, Career & Transfer, Engagement & Belonging, Athletics & Recreation, Wraparound Services, and TRIO programs. He also provides institutional leadership as Chief Student Conduct Officer, Grievance Officer, and Grade Appeal Officer, ensuring fair and developmentally grounded resolution of student concerns.

With a background in law and higher education, Joe has served as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, a CARE Team Chair, and co-chair of the Massachusetts Community College system-wide revision of the Student Code of Conduct. He has extensive experience in student conduct, policy development, and restorative practice.

Joe has presented nationally on student success, student conduct, and equity in higher education. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to access, equity, and community college mission, rooted in his belief that removing structural barriers allows all students to thrive.

Dr. Derrick D. Dixon (He/Him) 

Dr. Dixon is a conflict resolution scholar and organizational development leader with more than a decade of experience transforming higher education systems. He served on the founding team that created the Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct at the University of Mississippi, where he infused restorative justice practices into the campus fabric, developed a law practicum, and implemented Maxient conduct software. At the University of Oklahoma, he overhauled the Student Conduct Office, launched the institution’s first Student Housing Conduct Program, expanded the number of trained hearing officers, and led foundational training and outreach initiatives.

Beyond campus leadership, Dr. Dixon has consulted with institutions nationwide, providing tailored strategies in mediation, facilitated dialogues, restorative justice, and shuttle diplomacy. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he applies process improvement to streamline operations and strengthen inclusive excellence.

He is a contributing author to several cornerstone publications in the field, including Reframing Campus Conflict (2020), Student Conduct Practice (2020), Conduct and Community (2018), and Restorative Justice and Practice in U.S. Education (2024). His scholarship and practice highlight the intersection of organizational development, conflict resolution, and student success.

Tom Hardiman 

Tom has served as the Director of Student Conduct at NC State University since 2017. Prior to NC State, he served as the Associate Director in the Office of Student Conduct at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and worked in Residence Life at Siena College. Tom earned his Master’s of Arts in Counseling in Higher Education from the University of Delaware and his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and History with a minor in Leadership Studies from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to working in student conduct, Tom served in various roles within higher education, including roles in Residence Life, Orientation, Admissions, Outdoor Adventure, and Counseling.

Dr. Bonnie Taylor (She/Her)

 is a seasoned higher education administrator, consultant, and executive coach with more than 20 years of experience advancing student conduct, student affairs, and leadership development. She specializes in student conduct administration, compliance, risk management, organizational strategy, and leadership coaching—helping institutions and professionals build effective systems, teams, and leaders.

Throughout her career, Dr. Taylor has served in senior leadership roles, including Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct, where she successfully guided institutions through critical transitions, stabilized departments, and streamlined policies and processes to increase organizational effectiveness. Her expertise includes developing resolution pathways that promote fairness, restorative practices, and student growth while ensuring institutional integrity.

An active member of ASCA for nearly two decades, Dr. Taylor has contributed in multiple leadership roles, including Secretary and Parliamentarian of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Gehring Academy, and leadership in the Annual Conference Planning Committee, Student Conduct 101/201 Planning Committee, and several task forces.

Dr. Matt Khoury

Dr. Matt Khoury is Director of Student Conduct and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at New England College in beautiful Henniker, New Hampshire. No stranger to New England, Matt grew up in Massachusetts and obtained his Bachelor’s degree (English) at Plymouth State in New Hampshire. He obtained his Master’s Degree (Administrative Science) at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Doctor of Education Degree (Educational Leadership/Higher Education) at Valdosta State University in Georgia.

Various positions in Residence Life and student conduct, ranging from Residence Hall Director to Director/Assistant Dean, brought him to several schools in the Midwest and New England. In addition, he spent several years overseeing assessment for a division of Student Affairs just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

While a portion of his job is responding to situations that run counter to the code of student conduct and institutional policies, Matt spends a good amount of time working with students to educate them proactively about how to remain in good standing with the college. As a formally trained mediator, Matt always is happy to help students work through conflicts and stressors they may be having with others.

When not at work, Matt loves getting out into nature, reading, catching up on a favorite TV show or two, listening to music and playing piano, and hanging out with his wife, Di, two adult kids, Danny (24) and David (22), and adopted fur baby, Joey.

Dr. Tessa McLain

Tessa McLain is a higher education consultant with extensive experience in student affairs, student conduct, academic misconduct, and residential life. Tessa has held senior roles such as Senior Associate Dean for Student Conduct and Community Standards, Associate Dean, and Assistant Dean/Director for Student Conduct. Her expertise includes managing student conduct administration, crisis management, policy development, program assessment, and compliance. Tessa received her doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University, her master's in higher education administration from the University of South Carolina, and her bachelor's from Vanderbilt University.

Aubrey Cala

Aubrey is the director of health & safety for Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, overseeing chapter conduct processes, education, partnerships, and new member processes. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Missouri (go Mules!) and an M.S. in higher education from Florida State University. Volunteering with the Association for Fraternal Leadership and Values, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, and her sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha, keep her busy outside of work. 

Aubrey currently calls El Paso home, but has lived in four cities in the past six years and loves traveling. In her free time, Aubrey enjoys exploring local coffee shops and breakfast spots, hanging out with her husband Mark and their daughter, staying active, and getting outdoors as often as possible.

Jackie Stelmaszczyk (She/Her)

Jackie serves as the investigator for Manley Burke LPA and president of Manley Burke Investigations. Jackie is a seasoned investigator with over ten years of experience in student conduct and organization conduct, including previously working as both a campus-based professional and fraternity headquarters staff member. Prior to Manley Burke, Jackie worked for Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters managing the fraternity’s investigation efforts and resolutions. Jackie has worked in student conduct roles at Johns Hopkins University and Indiana University-Bloomington, and in residence life roles at the University of Houston, Towson University, and the University of Texas at Austin. Jackie received a B.A. in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and a M.S. in Human Resource Development for Educational Leadership from Towson University. As a highly driven professional, Jackie is currently a HESA doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. Her research interests center on hazing, organization amnesty, and collaborative resolutions for organization misconduct.

Jackie has previously served ASCA as faculty for the Student Organization Track at the Gehring Academy and Student Conduct 201. She has presented numerous times at the Annual Meeting, is a member of the Women in Conduct and Fraternity and Sorority Life Communities of Practice, and served as the Indiana State Coordinator for ASCA in the Associations previous regional/state volunteer structure. She is also involved with the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors as a volunteer and content presenter.

She has a wealth of experience in leading investigations for misconduct, including hazing, sexual misconduct, verbal and physical violence, and misconduct related to drugs and alcohol. Jackie’s professional experience also includes employee and volunteer investigations, conducting membership reviews, professional and graduate student supervision, developing and facilitating staff training, advising student conduct boards, policy creation and review.

As an expert in her field, Jackie is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards. Her impeccable attention to detail, organizational skills, and exceptional communication skills have enabled her to build relationships with clients, colleagues, and the students she works with. As a scholar and practitioner, Jackie owns her responsibility to learn, to grow, and to care. This includes honest discussion about the role that power and privilege have in decision-making and ensuring the practices we elevate as “best” or “promising” promote equity.

Dr. Valerie Glassman

Dr. Glassman is a mother-scholar-practitioner whose work explores the lived experiences of student conduct administrators and the uses of restorative justice and appreciative inquiry in response to student conflict. She is the Senior Director for Student Affairs at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and formerly served for 13 years as an assistant dean of students at Duke University. 

Valerie has been recognized by ASCA with the Dissertation of the Year award (2022) and the D. Parker Young Award (2022) for scholarly contributions to student conduct and by ACPA for Student Impact in Student Conduct (2017), Research in Student Conduct (2020), and as a Diamond Honoree (2023). Dr. Glassman earned her Doctor of Education from East Carolina University in 2021. She has served ASCA as a director-at-large on the board (2023-2025), primary practitioner for SC101, a team member of the Model Procedures Task Force, and as co-chair and member of the Research Committee.

Dr. anton ward-zanotto

anton is the Dean of Students at Seattle University. anton earned a Doctorate from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, a Master of Education degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs from Indiana University, Bloomington, and Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Bachelor of Science in Commerce degrees from Santa Clara University. His research interests include studying the role of institutional policies in reinforcing systems of power. 

anton currently works with ASCA as the Supervising Editor for the ASCA Journal project, and participated in the development of the new ASCA Model Procedures.