Student Conduct Series Faculty

Michaela Arthur (She/Hers)

Michaela Arthur  currently serves as an Associate Director of Health & Safety for Delta Sigma Phi, where she oversees investigation processes, manages conduct inquiries, and advances national Health & Safety efforts. She previously worked as Assistant Director for the Office of Student Conduct at Marshall University, bringing a strong foundation in accountability and student development to her current role.

Michaela earned her B.A. in Mass Communication from Winthrop University in 2016 and her M.Ed. in Higher Education Student Affairs from Western Carolina University in 2018. Since 2013, she has held positions in Housing and Residence Life across the Southeast and Appalachia before transitioning fully into Student Conduct in 2022.

An active member of ASCA, Michaela has contributed to the profession in multiple ways: serving as 2024 Connection Chair and the 2025 Programming Chair for the Annual Conference, co-hosting the 2025 webinar “Navigating the Conduct Process for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” and serving as faculty for SC 301 this past spring. She is also a contributing author to the ASCA Case Study Resource Guide, 2024 Edition. Michaela is passionate about fostering equitable processes, supporting student growth through accountability, and advancing the professional community of conduct officers.

Based near Huntington, West Virginia, Michaela also volunteers as an advisor in her sorority, Chi Omega, and enjoys cooking, spending time with her wife, Ashley, their dog, and navigating her life as a new mom.

Dr. Matt Khoury (He/Him)

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 (25) and David (23), and adopted fur baby, Tommy.   

Dr. André Clanton

Rev. Dr. André L. Clanton is a dynamic higher education leader, ordained minister, and passionate advocate for student development, equity, and transformative justice. He currently serves as the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards at Clayton State University, bringing over 30  years of experience in student affairs.  

Dr. Clanton holds a Doctor of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary, a Master of Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Wesleyan University. He has served as a Title IX Coordinator, Chair of Behavioral Intervention Teams, and leader in initiatives aimed at bias response, diversity, and African American male success.  Dr. Clanton has trained Title IX Investigators, Hearing Officers, and Advisors.  

In ministry, Dr. Clanton has pastored and served in multiple churches throughout Georgia, Michigan, and Maryland, leading in roles such as Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, Director of Christian Education, and Chaplain Intern. His spiritual leadership integrates seamlessly with his student affairs work, rooted in a theology of care, justice, and reconciliation.

A respected speaker and published contributor in student conduct education, Dr. Clanton has presented at ASCA and SACSA conferences, served as faculty for Student Conduct 101/301 courses,  served on the ASCA Board of Directors as Director-At-Large for Small Institutions and liaison to the Religiously-Affiliated Institutions, Conflict Resolution, and Academic Integrity Communities of Practice and Co-Chaired the Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Community of Practice.  

With a deep commitment to transformation, equity, and service, Dr. Clanton continues to empower students both academically and spiritually.

James Reed (He/Him)

Associate Dean for Student Conduct and Community Standards at MIT, has worked in student affairs for nearly 15 years, with over a decade of that time in student conduct. He holds an MEd from Harvard, an MSW from Boston College, and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Cornell's ILR School; he is completing an EdD at Northeastern and is trained in mediation and restorative practices in higher education.

A member of ASCA since 2017, James serves as Professional Growth Chair for ASCA's 2027 Annual Conference Core Committee, has reviewed conference programs since 2019, and participates in the Academic Integrity and Conflict Resolution Communities of Practice. He has received ASCA's Individual Award of Excellence and the Dr. Felice Dublon Award, and his office has received ASCA's Innovation Award for educational sanctions assessment work he led. He served as faculty for Core Skills in ASCA's Spring 2026 Student Conduct 101 series and returns this fall to teach Pathways to Resolution.

James' practice has spanned the full resolution continuum. Most of his casework has been in formal resolution - he manages MIT's most serious conduct matters, and he advises multiple hearing boards, including a faculty-led Institute committee and a student-led fraternity conduct board. He has also used conflict coaching, shuttle diplomacy, and facilitated educational conversations in his work. In his time at MIT, he has built a process advisor program, a sanctioned mentor program, and an academic integrity pre-orientation module for undergraduate and graduate students. James most values developing others in this work - both the students going through the conduct process and new conduct administrators entering the field. He has found himself especially drawn to cases where the “right” pathway isn't obvious. 

Dr. Michael Blackman (He/Him)

Dr. Michael Blackman has served as Dean of Students at the University of New Hampshire since 2021. In this role, he leads a multi-unit portfolio focused on student support, community standards, crisis response, violence prevention and advocacy, military and veteran services, and student engagement and belonging. He also chairs the university’s Behavioral Intervention Team and Acute Incident Response Team.

Before joining UNH, Dr. Blackman held progressively senior roles at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where his work included student support, conduct and conflict resolution, residence life, and first-generation student success. He earned his bachelor’s degree from New York University, his master’s degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and his doctorate in Educational Leadership from DePaul University. A New England native, he lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two children.

Dr. Rebecca Peine (She/Hers)

Rebecca Peine, Ed.D., serves as Dean of Students at St. Cloud State University, where she is committed to helping students thrive personally and academically. With more than 15 years in higher education, she has built her career around student success, well-being, belonging, and advocacy. In this role, she leads student conduct, coordinated care, crisis response, threat assessment, and basic needs initiatives, collaborating across campus to ensure students feel supported, connected, and empowered to succeed.

Before joining St. Cloud State, Rebecca served as Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Title IX Coordinator at Rochester Community and Technical College and worked in Residence Life at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her expertise includes student conduct and academic integrity, behavioral intervention, crisis management, Title IX, and services supporting student basic needs.

A passionate advocate for reducing barriers to student success, Rebecca has secured grant funding to expand student support resources, including mental health services, food security initiatives, and emergency financial assistance. Her research focuses on food insecurity, self-stigma, and campus food pantry use, reflecting her commitment to understanding and addressing challenges beyond the classroom that can affect student persistence and success.

Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from St. Cloud State University.

Dr. Jill Childress (She/Hers)

Dr. Jill Childress (she/her) has served since December 2020 as the Manager of Student Conduct and Retention and Title IX Deputy Coordinator at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon. In her role, she supports student accountability, the academic standing process, compliance, and conflict resolution. She has over 20 years of progressive experience in higher education, with particular experience in student conduct and accountability, residence life, crisis response, compliance, and Title IX and sexual misconduct, among other areas. Prior to LBCC, Jill was Assistant Director in Housing conduct and Interim Director of Conduct at Oregon State University, and she got her career start as a hall director at the University of Oregon. 

Jill holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a focus in Postsecondary Education from Portland State University. 

She considers ASCA her professional home and has participated in the organization through serving on the CAS Standards Review Team, the State and Regions Task Force, as a Women in Conduct Community of Practice co-chair, as past Gehring Foundations track faculty, and most recently on the Board of Directors as the Director at Large for Community Colleges. She has served as her institution's AI Task Force co-chair and has presented extensively on generative AI, including on topics of ethics, authentic assessment, and detection and response. She looks forward to collaborating and learning with this year’s SC 201 participants.

Kristin Pendergast (She/Hers)

Kristin Pendergast is the Assistant Director of Community Standards & Conduct at Johnson & Wales University, where she advances integrity-focused practices and promotes equitable student experiences in the conduct review process. She also serves on the ASCA Region 11 Leadership Team and co-chairs the Academic Integrity Community of Practice.

Kristin holds graduate degrees in Higher Education Administration and Counseling, and her work centers on a holistic, developmental conduct approach grounded in her C.A.R.E. (Connection, Asking Questions, Reflection, Assessing learning and understanding) framework. She is passionate about supporting neurodiverse students and also teaches ESL and first-year English as an adjunct faculty member at JWU.

Dr. Josh Cutchens (He/Him)

Dr. Josh Cutchens (he/him) currently serves as the Director of Conflict Education & Student Accountability at The George Washington University. Previously, Josh worked at the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) Central Office where he served as the Director of Member Experience & Operations from 2023-2026. Prior to working at ASCA, Josh worked in higher education for almost 13 years and held professional roles in student conduct and Title IX at Appalachian State University, the University of South Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University. 

In ASCA, Josh served as the Editor for the most recent Reflections magazine focusing on the topic of collaboration. Additionally, Josh has served in multiple leadership roles within the Association as the chair of the Public Policy & Legislative Issues (PPLI) Committee, the chair of the previous South region, and chair of the then Assessment Community of Practice (now Committee).

Josh earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Appalachian State University. His dissertation is titled: Fairness, Equity, and Inclusion: A Social Constructionist Approach to Admissions Prior Conduct Policies and Procedures. Josh earned his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on College Student Affairs from the University of South Florida and his B.A. in History from the University of Florida.

Dr. Anne Newman (She/Hers)

Anne Newman is the current Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and oversees areas focusing on student life and advocacy in the Division of Student Affairs. Areas of responsibility include Case Management, Threat Assessment and Care Teams, the Office of Student Conduct, Title IX and Title VI, Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance, Student Orientation and Transition Programs,  Student Legal Services, Graduate Student Life, Residence Life, Off-Campus Living, and Commuter Student Life. Anne also coordinates the bias response process and demonstration safety protocols. 

Anne serves as an affiliate faculty member in the College Student Affairs Program, teaching crisis management, conflict resolution programs, and law and policy. She previously worked in student conduct and residence life administration at Middle Tennessee State University and Illinois State University. Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource and finance from Adelphi University, a master’s degree in higher education administration from the Florida State University, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Illinois State University.