Partners in the Student Conduct Process
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Presenters: Erin McChurch and Jared Kasten
Summary
In this presentation, Erin McChurch and Jared Kasten outline how Portland Community College’s Division of Student Support and Intervention (formerly Student Conduct and Community Support) collaborates with faculty and staff. The team details the various branches under their division, including the Office of Care, Urgent Student Need Funding, Title IX, Title VI, student appeals, and feedback systems. They highlight that while conduct issues represent a small fraction of overall student reports, all processes are guided by trauma-informed practices, lowest-level interventions, and holistic care.
The presenters walk through the entire student conduct journey, from submitting an initial incident report to administrative hearings and decision outcomes. Key concepts like due process are demystified, explaining how intermediate administrative actions work while protecting a student’s right to pursue their education. Additionally, the team shares insights into behind-the-scenes risk assessment tools—such as VRAWW, SIVRA, and the NaBITA risk rubric—and provides practical strategies for setting behavioral expectations, supporting students in hearings, and utilizing college resources for classroom management.
Presentation Outcomes
- Understand the scope and services within PCC’s Division of Student Support and Intervention.
- Recognize core guiding principles of student conduct, including due process, lowest-level intervention, and trauma-informed support.
- Navigate the step-by-step student conduct process, from incident reporting to administrative hearings and final determinations.
- Identify the role of a support person during conduct hearings and how faculty or staff can assist students in that capacity.
- Learn about specialized risk assessment tools (VRAWW, SIVRA, NaBITA) used to evaluate safety and behavioral concerns.
- Access resources and consultation opportunities for managing classroom behavior, establishing behavioral clarifications, and submitting care or conduct reports.
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