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. Below is the information regarding each of the current Presidential Task Forces.
2025-2026
Purpose: The purpose of the student conduct process is educational, not punitive. There is also crossover between the elements of the conduct system and the criminal justice system. Students involved in the conduct process have long held the ability to have an advisor of choice present during their participation. Regardless of whether an advisor is a licensed attorney or not, and the extent to which an advisor may participate in the conduct process, the role of the advisor is important. Recently, there has been increased interest in the institution providing access to a trained advisor and the role of the advisor in the conduct process.
The Association has long recognized the role of an advisor in the conduct process and published works related to the presence and role of an advisor. (Most information resourced on the ASCA website) However, those resources and publications may not reflect leading practices. Furthermore, there are legislative efforts at both the state and federal levels related to the role of an advisor in the conduct process.
Duration: This task force will be appointed in early February 2026. The task force will meet as they determine appropriate to complete the project. The task force will provide a status update to the Board of Directors between mid to late May, and make the final presentation to the board of directors during the summer board meeting. (scheduled 09 and 10 July 2026)
Charge: This Presidential task force is charged with the following purpose: to review existing ASCA publications and resources on the purpose and role of an advisor in the conduct process; to solicit and synthesize from the membership and other conduct practitioners information about advisors in a conduct process; and to produce updated or new resources or information related to the current role of an advisor in the conduct process.
The task force is charged with the minimum requirements:
- Review existing ASCA publications and resources on the purpose and role of an advisor in the conduct process;
- Review existing state and federal legislation and case law regarding the role of an advisor in the conduct process, including, but not limited to:
- Legislation in the various states:
- including Katie Meyer’s law (CA)
- 2020 Title IX final regulations
- HR 5545 (Katie Meyer’s law)-119th Congress
Produce, at a minimum, the following resources:
- A chart/table that clearly identifies the current status of advisors (of any type) by state, and under what circumstances advisors are permitted, and whether the legislation applies to students, student organizations, or both;
- A chart/table that clearly identifies the states that require students or student organizations to be provided with access to a trained advisor;
- Guidance and tips for how student conduct professionals can work with advisors
- Best/next practices for how to train advisors
- Examples of how to publish training materials for advisors
2025-2026
Chairperson:Â Christina Liang (Past-President)
Charge: This Task Force is being convened to develop clear recommendations that help determine when a potential Conflicts of Interest may exist and steps to consider when reviewing the opportunity.
Chairpersons: Ryan C. Holmes and Danny Shaha
Charge: 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.
2024-2025
Chairpersons: Ryan C. Holmes and Danny Shaha
Charge: 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.
This topic has two categories: The Working Group and the Task Force.
Chairperson: Kristi Patrickus, J.D.
Charge: The Working Group is established to develop, create, and lead the Title IX response initiatives identified by the Title IX Task Force. The members selected to compose the Working Group were selected based on their expertise and proficiency within the fields of Higher Education and Title IX.
The Task Force is being convened to compose a comprehensive response that addresses the concerns and needs of our members while aligning with our Association's mission and values. This includes:
- Analyzing the specific changes in the regulations and their potential impact on policies and procedures.
- Assessing the potential effects of the regulations on survivors of sexual misconduct, as well as the ways to support them.
- Evaluating the resources and support needed by member institutions to implement the regulations effectively.
- Exploring good practices and approaches to compliance that align with ASCA’s values and goals.
Chairperson: Carly PariseauÂ
Charge: This Task Force was 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: Pam Malyk
Charge: This task force was 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
2023-2024
Chairperson:Â Steven Priepke
Charge:Â The Task Force is being convened to develop ethical engagement guidelines for current and former leadership in general and specifically from the perspective of those who work in for-profit work.
Chairpersons: Latosha Williams and Valerie Glassman
Charge: The Task Force is being convened to review, evaluate, and update the position description of the Region Chair, develop a leadership team, create guiding materials, and identify clear expectations of the regions.
Chairperson: Stephanie Wright
Charge: The Task Force is being convened to develop, but is not limited to, an educational plan for student organization misconduct. This may also include recommendations for future ASCA position statements related to student organizations.
Chairperson: Weston Prisbrey
Charge: The Task Force is being convened to develop language that defines what it means to be a vendor, which can include various levels, what they receive as a vendor, the sponsorship opportunities, and any additional guidelines regarding ASCA and their relationship to vendors.
2022-2023
Chairperson: Tony Miller Jr.
Charge: The Task Force is being convened to gather and communicate the membership resources that we already have and what we should highlight out of those resources. Additionally, the Task Force is being convened to plan for what we need to begin to create to deliver a valuable resource by accepting ASCA membership.
Chairperson: JaWana Green
Charge: The Task Force is being convened to review with support from the Cental Office and E&I Committee:
- All the scholarships being offered and the requirements;
- Look at the demographics of applicants and recipients, including institution type, members v. non-members, etc.; and
- Make recommendations on how to increase the application pool, on updates for the current scholarship applications, on requirements for the new Student Affairs Certification scholarship, and on how to increase giving towards the scholarships.