Raymond was a transformative leader, educator, and scholar within the field of student conduct and student affairs, serving as UCLA’s Dean of Students for many years. In 2008, ASCA created a foundation for fundraising purposes to support ASCA. Many of us are familiar with the story of Raymond immediately pulling out his checkbook and providing the seed money to start what was then known as the Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA). It is therefore fitting that the foundation was named in his honor: the Raymond H. Goldstone ASCA Foundation. His vision and generosity were instrumental in the creation of our Association.

Raymond was known for being brilliant, scholarly, philosophical, and humble. He encouraged many in our Association to continue their education and engage in on-going professional development. He recognized the importance of student conduct administrators receiving proper foundational training, and the importance of keeping current on legislation and case law as part of their work.

Dr. Karen D.  Boyd

(she/her/hers)
Professor of Practice and Director of Undergraduate Education
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee

Karen D. Boyd serves as a Professor of Practice and Director of Undergraduate Education in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department. She teaches undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses that explore the intersections of higher education history, leadership studies, personal/social responsibility, and student learning. Prior to her appointment at UT, Boyd held positions with increasing responsibility in university housing and dean of students’ functions (i.e., student conduct, support, organizations, etc.). Karen has been recognized nationally in 2016 by ASCA with the Donald D. Gehring Award (career achievement - ASCA Interim Executive Director/President/Gehring Academy Chair) and inaugural Dixon Award and by ACPA with Commission XV Tracy R. Teele Memorial Award (research and contribution to the field).

Dr. Patience D. Bryant

(she/they)
Executive Director, Black Student Academic Success
California State University, Fullerton

Dr. Patience Bryant (she/they) is a native of Miami, Florida who is committed to equity, equality, liberation, restorative/transformative justice, and cultural humility in higher education. Prior to her current role, she has served as the Interim Deputy Diversity Officer in the Office of Diversity, Equity as well as the Director of Black/African American Equity at San Jose State University. Dr. Bryant served as the Director for Student Conduct and Ethical Development at Long Beach State University, where she oversaw the creation and implementation of the university’s first restorative justice program, W.A.V.E. (Welcoming Accountable Voices & Education), and served as the university’s chief judicial officer.

Dr. Bryant has been featured as a contributing author in multiple books including Student Conduct Practice (2nd Ed) and the ACUHO-I/ASCA collaborative book Conduct and Community: Residence Life Practitioners Guide, as well as has served as a track coordinator and faculty member for ASCA’s Donald D. Gehring Academy. Dr. Bryant has been a member of the ASCA board of directors and has served as its president.

Dr. Bryant earned her BA in Multimedia Journalism from Florida Atlantic University, her MA in Mass Communication from the University of Central Florida, and her Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University.

 Dr. Dennis E. Gregory
Associate Professor of Higher Education

Dennis Gregory is a charter member of ASJA/ASCA and continues his long membership to this day. He has served as president and Conference Chair and as the ASCA representative to CAS among other leadership activities. Gregory has received both the Don Ghering Award and the D. Parker Young Award and is an internationally recognized expert on the Clery Campus Safety Act and Freedom of Expression.

Tamara Greenfield King, J.D.

(she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs
University of Pennsylvania

Tamara Greenfield King is the Senior Associate Vice Provost for University Life at the University of Pennsylvania. King supervises Career Services, NROTC, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Office of Student Affairs, Platt Student Performing Arts House, and previously 6 Cultural Resource Centers. She is a lecturer in the Graduate School of Education at Penn. King previously worked at Washington University in St. Louis for 20 years, where she served most recently as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Support and Wellness for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. King is also a lecturer in the Graduate School of Education at Penn.

King previously worked at Washington University in St. Louis for 20 years, where she served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Support and Wellness for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. King spent 9 years as a board member of ASCA before being elected as President (2009-2010) and the first African American President. She has authored several articles and chapters on student conduct administration, social justice, restorative practices, Title IX, and DEIB within collegiate leadership. King taught at the School of Law at WashU (2003 – 2018). She has also been an adjunct faculty member at Webster University (STL), PA State University (LV), and Northampton Community College (Bethlehem, PA). King practiced law from 1988 to 1998.  King was the first African American Assistant District Attorney in Northampton County, PA (1992 – 1998) and earned her BA at Penn State and JD from NYU.

 Dr. John Wesley Lowery

(he/him)
Professor, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. John Wesley Lowery is a professor and graduate coordinator for the Student Affairs in Higher Education Program at IUP. He also serves as the Assistant Chair of the SASSDA Department. He previously served on the faculty and coordinated graduate preparation programs at Oklahoma State University and the University of South Carolina. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to student affairs and higher education, particularly legislative issues and student conduct on which he is widely regarding as a leading expert.

Rick Shafer

(he/him/his)
Associate Director of the Office of Student Support & Accountability
Michigan State University

Rick Shafer has spent 30+ years supporting safe and healthy learning environments for faculty, staff and students on 4 university campuses; Ball State University, Indiana University, Ferris State University, and his alma mater, Michigan State University. Rick views his work as supporting, teaching, and learning by promoting equity, fair process, peaceful conflict resolution, and restorative justice principles.