Student Judicial Affairs – The Team

• Judith Penchansky, MA, Assistant Dean, Student Judicial Affairs/Campus Disciplinarian - The Disciplinarian, Judith Penchansky, serves the campus as facilitator of investigations of violations of the Student Conduct Code – AR 4410. Her primary role as Disciplinarian is to oversee the Discipline staff, to interview students, to work hand-in-hand with the faculty, to communicate regularly with Chief Miller, to participate in the Appeals process and to make final decisions regarding the outcome of discipline cases. She has initial authority to suspend students for Student Conduct Code violations.

• Marilyn Goodrich, M.B.A., Administrative Assistant - Ms. Goodrich handles all correspondence, establishes and maintains all files, books appointments, and organizes all documents, including documents in preparation for Hearings, Appeals, and other presentations.
  
• Vanita Nicholas, J.D., Counselor- Dr. Nicholas’ duties include not only the investigative process of interviewing a variety of witnesses and involved parties, she assists the Disciplinarian in preparation for and during Hearings before the Student Conduct Appeals Committee. Dr. Nicholas prepares the case summary and recommends the appropriate documents and strategies for the Hearing, and Appeal, if any.

• Stephanie Ybarra, M.Ed., Counselor/Instructor - Ms. Ybarra, in addition to her investigative duties, teaches classes in Human Development : Conflict Resolution, HD 17, and Behavior Management, HD 18.