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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 State alum) pull the pieces apart and examine what can be learned by Penn State and all of us in the world of student conduct.

Mentioned Link: AFA/NIC/ASCA Guidelines & Guardrails
AFA, NIC, ASCA: https://www.theasca.org/guidelines-guardrails/

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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 might be a sign of something much worse.

This week, Ms. Behavior examines the case of a real faculty member whose discovery of disturbing and devious crime in her online classroom and the widespread implications for our institutions.

Inspired by the article "My Students Weren't Human. They Were Ghosts" by Professor Meadhbh McIvor in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read the full fascinating story here: https://www.chronicle.com/article/my-students-werent-human-they-were-ghosts

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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 gratitude from the recent New England Conduct Conference and reflections on celebrity idol inspirations. Kurt makes a plea to a favorite celebrity for sanctioning help, and both hosts reminisce about pop icons who inspired their work. It's Season 2, folks! Bring on the 2026-27 conduct cases and the fun.

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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 conduct professionals. Colette and Kurt reflect on Boyle's examples of authenticity, humor and humility in true restorative practice. They get vulnerable about regrets in their own work and the lessons they learned the hard way.

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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 and Paul Hinkle from the Clery Center! They are kindhearted, mission-driven trainers who help make crime reporting as easy as possible. And they keep a healthy sense of humor along the way, including the accompaniment of Clery hype songs and playlists. Tune in for their interview and then turn up the volume for the attached playlists curated by Paul to keep you motivated as you crunch your data.

Links Mentioned in Episode:
Virtual Summit registration site: www.clerycenter.org/ncsam-2026/
Westat email: campussafetyhelp@westat.com

*Playlists:

ASR Webinar playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dzIN281PhWN6PEsDC29gy?si=9lSvrrobT02K4-o6BbVglA

CATS Playlist 1 (The OG): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gGBWp3OJ0igeGIUEcem9h?si=e-Of39QYRtawpOVI3V0qug

CATS Playlist 2: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3K59c4jPCTgk5I9XDug9h0?si=MCyH2gKATfW8FqvX21gG7A

CATS Playlist 3:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6UsTO2kLQpS2bsEcRpX942?si=r0x4x3_nSoGElX8iBPYDMA

CATS Playlist (AI Version):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32mtksSYgNbTQVsDHRDKaB?si=qoZF6R9mQnKDwVyCl-bt0Q

*None of the tracks are explicit versions in these playlists, in case you're keeping your CSR work rated PG.

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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, trust and more. Kurt and Colette break down lessons learned, themes they heard and ideas for the future. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this first venture. We're looking forward to many more!

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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 that had devastated the entire community, so he offered a take-home exam, only to be faced with the betrayal of dozens of students. Was this a professor who should have done better, a failure of student conduct staff or students who lack a moral center? There are more questions than answers we should all be asking ourselves in this case, and we hope you're join the conversation and reflection.

Brown University Cheating Resources:

• https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty/learning-assessment/2026/07/08/brown-professor-suspects-most-his-class-used-ai-cheat
• https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-ivy-league-cheating-scandal-no-one-wants-to-talk-about

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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 trends. They are staples we should put on every morning to spark joy.

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