Student Disciplinary Hearing Committee

Appointed By: President

Reports to: Vice President for Student Affairs

Number of Members:  30

Faculty:  12

Staff:  6

Students:  12

Updated:  September 1, 2025


Purpose: Assists with the resolution of student grievances in the manner prescribed in the code of student conduct.

Member Appointments. The President makes all appointments. The University Faculty Senate nominates twelve full-time faculty with alternating two-year terms ending August 31.  Six staff members are appointed by the President with alternating two-year terms ending August 31. The Student Government Association also submits twelve nominees to serve one-year terms expiring at the end of the academic year (May 31); students may be assigned to assist with the resolution of matters that do not involve potential violations of the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Chair Appointment. The President designates a permanent chair.  The Chair serves an indefinite term.


Committee Members


Chair
Chris Mahlen, Campus Recreation

Co-Chair
Zach Taylor, Residence Life

Faculty Representatives

Terms expire August 31, 2026
Jalene Potter, College of Education
Irfan Ahmed, College of Business Administration
Katie Jean Shinkle, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Molly Thompson, Newton Gresham Library
Mark Leipnik, College of Science and Engineering Technology

Terms expire August 31, 2027
Jonathan Bryson, College of Arts and Media
Naomi Krawzik, College of Science and Engineering Technology
Jane Daquin, College of Criminal Justice
Mark Saber, College of Criminal Justice
Arun Narayanasamy, College of Business Administration
Miltonette Craig, College of Criminal Justice
William Calderhead, College of Education

Staff Representatives

Terms expire August 31, 2026
Meredith Conrey, Leadership Initiatives
Joe Campo, Lowman Student Center

Terms expire August 31, 2027
Katy Pelton, Residence Life
Denisha Henderson, Lowman Student Center

Student Representatives

Terms expire May 31, 2026
Sydney Caesar, Student
Je'hmory Coleman, Student
Krista Henderson, Student
Cara Mitchell, Student
Nicholas Moody, Student
Matthew Neal, Student
Alyssa Rodriguez, Student
Kennady Scott, Student
Kennedy Smith, Student
Lily Temple-Dozier, Student
Alysia Underwood, Student
Akylia Washington, Student


To Report Errors
All errors in committee listings should be reported in writing to:
Lila Alvarado
lca007@shsu.edu
936-294-1536