We are here for you!Student Support & Conduct serves students experiencing challenges through a holistic approach of providing support services, administering the student conduct process, and addressing and preventing sexual violence.
Objectives
1. Provide student support and intervention, consultation, case management, and education
to address student challenges or difficulties that impact student success, wellness,
and the campus community.
2. Support students in ethical, personal, and intellectual development and refer students
to appropriate university and community resources to promote student success and retention.
3. Provide a fair, educational, consistent student conduct process for resolving alleged
violations of the Student and Organization Code of Conduct.
4. Coordinate the 1 is 2 Many Program to provide sexual violence prevention education
and response resources.
5. Foster a safe and inclusive educational environment.
Student Support & Conduct Staff
Leadership Team
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 as the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator. In her role, she provides overall direction and leadership of Campus Life. There are fourteen function areas within Campus Life that strive to enhance the student experience through intentional opportunities that promote belonging, engagement, and support. Additionally, Aleigha chairs the campus Care Team and Behavioral Consultation 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 and 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.
1 is 2 Many Team
Claire Leffingwell
Coordinator of 1 is 2 Many
Claire Leffingwell serves as the Coordinator for 1 is 2 Many. Claire grew up in Stillwater before earning her bachelors in Psychology with a minor in Leadership Studies at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Claire completed her M.S. in Educational Leadership Studies: College Student Development at Oklahoma State University. Claire served as a graduate intern for 1 is 2 Many, where she fell in love with the programs and is honored to continue to serve OSU in this way. Claire is highly interested in leadership development, gender equity, social justice, and mental health awareness, and uses her time and talents to work with students and colleagues to help them achieve their fullest potential.
Student Conduct Team
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.
Student Support Team
Jessica Frazier
Coordinator of Student Case Management
Jessica Frazier is a Coordinator of Student Case Management. Jessica earned her bachelor's in social work from Northeastern State University and her master's in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, where her coursework focused on the American Indian/Alaska Native concentration with focus on trauma-informed care. She has previously served as a case manager for a tribally operated behavioral health center in eastern Oklahoma, a Denver nonprofit dedicated to supporting Indigenous families, and a trauma response center in St. Louis. Jessica is interested in advocacy, leadership, mental health and wellness, and sexual health. She is excited to serve and support Oklahoma State University students.
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.
Kenzie Arriaga
Coordinator of Student Case Management
Kenzie Arriaga is a coordinator of student case management. Kenzie earned her M.Ed. from Texas State University in Student Affairs in Higher Education and her B.A. from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. During her time as a graduate student, Kenzie served as a graduate intern for the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas and was a graduate intern for Texas State University’s Dean of Students- Compassion, Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) Center. Through this internship, Kenzie developed a passion for case management and working with students.
Continued Education
All professional staff members have completed, at minimum, a masters degree. To continue educational growth and development, staff in Student Support and Conduct are required to complete continued education requirements on an annual basis. These requirements include:
- 2 diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings in an academic year
- 2 Threat/Risk Assessment trainings in an academic year
- 1 Trauma Informed Care training in an academic year
- 1 Interpersonal Violence training in an academic year
- 1 Alcohol other Drug training in an academic year
- Safe Zone training within the first year of employment and completed every three years
- Mental Health First Aid Training within the first year of employment and complete every three years
All staff members complete the following university trainings annually.
- FERPA Training
- Title VII & IX Training
- Minors on Campus Training
- Training on Fostering and Promoting a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion at OSU
- Clery Act CSA & Incident Report Training
Learning Outcomes
- Student Support Learning Outcomes
Students who engage in receiving support services will...
- Identify university and community resources and specify ways to utilize them effectively.
- Empower students with the knowledge of how lifestyle choices impact overall health and well-being.
- Identify ways that personal life skills can lead to an integrated sense of self, well-being, and resilience.
- Student Conduct Learning Outcomes
Students who participate in the student conduct process will...
- Evaluate their personal responsibility for their conduct.
- Evaluate the congruence between their values and their actions.
- Articulate how their behavior affected or could affect others and what is acceptable behavior.
- Evaluate the impact their decisions have on their academic and personal success.
- Recognize skills, strategies, and resources to assist them academic and personal success.
- Student Conduct Philosophy
The university’s philosophy on student conduct is educational in nature. Oklahoma State University recognizes that students will make mistakes and, at times, decisions that do not align with personal values and university expectations.
Student Support & Conduct is charged with helping students reflect and learn from these decisions by holding them accountable for their behavior. Through the conduct process, Student Support & Conduct assists students in ethical, personal, and intellectual development as well as developing character and integrity. Student Support & Conduct offers education, challenge and support to students struggling with behavioral issues, and makes appropriate referrals to other resources as necessary.
Hours and Location
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to noon
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(closed for university holidays)
328 Student Union
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078