Congratulations to Erin Kaplan who on Friday, May 16, 2025, successfully defended her dissertation proposal. The title of Erin’s dissertation is: "THE STUDENT CONDUCT EXPERIENCE AND SENSE OF BELONGING ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES."
This qualitive study will explore the connection between student conduct practices and sense of belonging within higher education institutions. In the 21st century, student conduct practitioners are responsible for managing a broad scope of incidents both on and off campus. In addition to a wider scope, the goals of the process have expanded from solely adjudicating behavioral issues to assisting students with a variety of other needs. Whereas student conduct practice once narrowly focused on punitive responses to student misbehavior, in the 21st century, the process focuses on relationship building, repairing and preventing future harm, restorative outcomes, retention, and a connection to institutional resources.
DISSERTATION COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Dr. Peter Troiano
DISSERTATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Dr. Emily Creamer
Dr. Valerie Glassman
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