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, 2026


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
Katy Pelton, Residence Life

Faculty Representatives

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

Terms expire August 31, 2028
Megan Powell, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katie Moses, College of Education
Brian Jordan, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Wanda Leal, College of Criminal Justice
Misty Schattle, Newton Gresham Library

Staff Representatives

Terms expire August 31, 2027
Max Suarez, Dean of Students' Office
Denisha Henderson, Lowman Student Center
Ericka Guadarrama, Access and Retention Programs

Terms expire August 31, 2028
Jennifer Goddard, First Gen Center
Tiffany Driver, New Student Onboarding and Transition
Marissa Aldana, Student Experience and Retention

Student Representatives

Terms expire May 31, 2027
Michael Alvarez-Phillips, Student
Nicholas Moody, Student
Kyle Trochesset, Student
Javen Stringer, Student
Kaelan Haynes, Student
Niya Thompson, Student
Ashlee Adkins, Student
Brian Williams, Student
Emmy Castro, Student
Rhiannon Guel, Student
Christian Brooks, Student
Adison Trowbridge, Student


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