Aleigha Mariott, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Student Support

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Aleigha Mariott, Ph.D. serves as the Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Student Support and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. In her role, she provides overall direction and leadership of Student Support & Conduct services. She investigates, manages and resolves alleged violations of university policy. Aleigha chairs the campus Care Team, Behavioral Consultation Team, and Bias Incident Response Team. As the University's Deputy Title IX Coordinator she is responsible for addressing issues of sexual violence with students. Aleigha earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Oklahoma State University, her M.S. in Student Affairs as well as a graduate certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution from Missouri State University, and her B.S. in Sociology-Criminology and a minor in Leadership Studies from Kansas State University.

Ross McClure

Assistant Director of Student Support and Conduct

Ross McClure serves as one of the Assistant Directors of Student Support & Conduct.  Ross graduated from Kansas State University with his B.S. in Finance and from Eastern Illinois University with his M.S. in College Student Development.  Ross has served in multiple roles in residence life at Kansas State University, Eastern Illinois University, Baylor University, Boise State University, Washington State University, and Oklahoma State University prior to joining the SSC staff at Oklahoma State University.

Scott Alexander
Assistant Director of Student Support and Conduct

Scott Alexander serves as an Assistant Director, working alongside our dedicated Student Support staff to advance a culture of holistic student care across OSU’s campus. Scott received his B.A. in Family Psychology from Oklahoma Baptist University and his M.S. in College Student Development from Oklahoma State University. Scott’s background in higher education includes work in student success programs, Title IX education and prevention, campus food security initiatives, and undergraduate instruction in Leadership Studies. Scott is currently working on his Ph.D. in Baylor University’s Higher Education Studies & Leadership program. He’s thrilled to be back at OSU and working with SSC.  

Alek Ball

Coordinator of Student Support and Conduct

Alek Ball serves as a Coordinator of Student Support and Conduct. Alek earned his B.A. in Justice and Peace Studies with a minor in Classics from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Alek completed a M.A. in Peace and Justice Studies at the University of San Diego and a M.S.Ed. in Counseling with a focus on College Counseling and Student Affairs at Youngstown State University (YSU). While at YSU, Alek served as an instructor for a section of Student Success Seminar and as an intern in the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct. In these roles, he refined his approach to building rapport with students and discovered how the conduct process can be used to facilitate student growth. Alek is interested in the first-year student experience, methodologies for promoting personal, academic, and career growth in the classroom, and how the conduct process can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.  

Emily Shearer

Coordinator of Student Support and Conduct

Emily serves as a Coordinator of Student Support and Conduct. Emily graduated from Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in 2019 with a B.S in Human Development. After graduation, Emily spent two years as an Assistant Student Conduct Coordinator in Virginia Tech’s Office of Student Conduct. During her work with the Office of Student Conduct, Emily also worked for Virginia Tech’s Office of Recreational Sports, assisting with providing a healthy lifestyle for the entire community. In 2021, Emily attended the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with her M.S. Ed in Higher Education. At the University of Pennsylvania, Emily was the Graduate Assistant of Organizational Leadership for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. She advised multiple chapters and the Fraternity Judicial Inquiry Board. After experiencing a range of diverse departments, Emily is thrilled to be working with this office, OSU, and the community.

 

Ashford Perkins
Coordinator of Student Support and Conduct

Ashford serves as a Coordinator of Student Support and Conduct. He graduated from Grambling State University in 2008 with his B.S in Criminal Justice and in 2010 with his M.S in Criminal Justice. Ashford worked for Swanson Center for Youth, a juvenile detention facility in Louisiana and later for a mental health company (Universal Rehabilitation) helping adolescents facing mental health issues as well as communication and authoritative issues. In 2018, Ashford transitioned to working in higher education at Langston University as an academic advisor, an advisor for athletics and Langston University Marching Pride, and a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Ashford later worked as the Judicial Affairs & Title IX Director at Rust College. Ashford loves to help students make the best decisions in the most critical moments. He believes that with the right tools that any student can achieve their goals.

Vacant

Coordinator of Student Case Management

Jessica Ley

Coordinator of Student Case Management

Jessica Ley is a Coordinator of Student Case Management. She has worked in a variety of roles with people dealing with new transitions and coping with life challenges. Jessica’s past professional experiences include serving as an academic advisor and an Assistant Director of Retention in the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology here at OSU. She has also worked as a K-12 school social worker at 3 schools in Oklahoma and Texas, was an intake worker at Wings of Hope, and has volunteered with several organizations that address basic needs access. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in social work from The University of Texas at Austin, and a master’s in social work from another university in Oklahoma. She is grateful to have the opportunity to support college students in this setting alongside the SSC team. 

 

Britteny McClure
Coordinator of Student Case Management

Britteny McClure is a Coordinator of Student Case Management. Britteny earned her M.S. from Eastern Illinois University in College Student Development and her B.A. from Elmhurst College in Communications with a double minor in Art and Intercultural Studies. Since undergrad, Britteny has spent her time working in various Residence Life roles where she developed a passion for aiding students in their holistic growth. Britteny has worked in Illinois, Colorado, Washington State, and now Oklahoma. She is most excited to continue working directly with students while they navigate life as a college student.