There are several leadership positions within the Association that are nominated by the current President and approved by the Board of Directors. These leadership positions vary, but are responsible for coordinating ASCA signature events and may represent the association at national functions and to other professional associations. Below is a list of appointed positions and their responsibilities from the ASCA Operating Policies and Procedures:
The Conference Chair shall oversee the planning and implementation of the Annual Conference. The Conference Chair, along with the Conference Planning Committee and Central Office Staff, shall coordinate all aspects of the planning and implementation of the Annual Conference, in compliance with the Bylaws and Operating Policies and Procedures and in pursuit of the Association Vision, Mission, and Core Values. The Annual Conference Chair is a two-year (2-year) appointment. The Chair will be appointed by the President-Elect and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
The Academy Chair shall oversee the planning and implementation of the Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administration. The Academy Chair, along with the Academy Planning Committee and Central Office Staff shall coordinate all aspects of planning and implementation of the Academy, in compliance with the Bylaws and Operating Policies and Procedures and in pursuit of the Association Vision, Mission, and Core Values. The Academy Chair is a two-year (2-year) appointment. The Chair will be nominated by the President-Elect and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. During the first year, the appointee serves as Assistant Academy Chair. At the beginning of the second year of the appointment, at the conclusion of the Donald D. Gehring Academy, the Assistant Academy Chair assumes the position of Chair of the Donald D. Gehring Academy.
The Parliamentarian shall advise the Board of Directors on parliamentary matters. Additionally, the Parliamentarian, in consultation with the Executive Director, shall be responsible for the archives of the Association.
A task force is concept/project specific, for a fixed period of time, typically addressing an associational issue/need and convened by the sitting president. These include, but are not limited to:
Model Procedures Task Force: The Model Procedures Task Force is responsible for developing a comprehensive publication that includes guidance on various components of a conduct process. The Model Procedures Guide will include content applicable to a variety of institutional types, as well as varying office sizes. Topics may include managing the reporting and referral processes; investigations; training hearing boards and involved participants; resolution options and restorative practices; assessment; and more.
Chairpersons:
Ryan C. Holmes (he/him)
Dr. Danny Shaha (he/him)
Student Organization Content Development Presidential Task Force: This Task Force is being convened to identify recommendations for an educational plan outline for student organization misconduct. This plan could include recommendations for content related to student organization conduct, including: communication and collaboration with institution and association stakeholders; case resolution outcome (i.e., sanction) resources and repository; record-keeping; assessment; training for student organization leaders and training for practitioners. The purpose of creating this plan would be for a future working group to create an educational plan resource for ASCA members and colleagues. This may also include recommendations for future ASCA position statements related to student organizations.
Chairperson:
Carly Pariseau (she/her)
Venue Selection Presidential Task Force: This Task Force is being convened to develop comprehensive recommendations for selecting future event venues that align with the Association’s mission and values that meet the following goals:
- Identify a well-defined and practical set of criteria for venue selection that supports ASCA’s mission and values.
- Enhances attendee experience, satisfaction, and accessibility.
- Champions intentional inclusion of the individual, multiple, and institutional needs of Association members
Chairperson:
Pam Malyk (she/her)
Special committees are made at the discretion of the President to fulfill specific requirements of and/or perform necessary tasks for the Association. These include, but are not limited to:
- CAS Standards Liaison: The President may appoint a member to serve as the Association’s liaison to the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS).
- CoHESAP Liaison: The President may appoint a member to represent the Association’s interests on the Coalition for Higher Education Substance Abuse Prevention.
- Sexual Misconduct Institute Chair: The President may appoint a member to serve as the Chair of the Sexual Misconduct Institute.
- Content Advisory Board: The President appoints an advisory group of members with 2-3 year terms to direct the curation of our knowledge resources and content delivery.