Association for Student Conduct Administration

What Association for Student Conduct Administration does

The Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1988 (originally as the Association for Student Judicial Affairs) and headquartered in College Station, Texas, though operating entirely as a virtual organization since 2018. ASCA serves approximately 2,650 student conduct professionals across all 50 US states, Canada, and international locations, representing the leading voice for student conduct administration in higher education. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a 5-person Central Office staff led by Executive Director Dr. Tess Barker, JD, PhD (appointed 2023).

ASCA's core product portfolio centers on membership subscriptions (individual and institutional tiers ranging from free Master's/Undergraduate memberships to $1,918 for 13-seat institutional memberships), recurring annual events (Annual Conference drawing 1,054 peak attendees in 2016, Gehring Academy, and four specialized institutes: NECOI, SMI, SSCI, SOMI), and a content library including the ASCA Journal (relaunching 2025), Reflections Magazine, podcast, and multiple practitioner guides. The association operates 13 regional chapters and 12+ Communities of Practice covering topics from Academic Integrity to Title IX. The technology stack is a standard association management platform (GrowthZone) with website, member portal, event calendar, store, and career center — no proprietary technology products are disclosed.

The business model combines subscription membership dues, event registration fees, publication and merchandise sales, and a tiered Business Partner Program ($1,000-$1,400/year) providing access to the membership base for technology vendors and compliance services. Strategic partnerships with AFA, HECMA, NACCOP, Education Law Association, ICAI, and NIC enable co-developed resources and bundled memberships. The 2007-established Raymond Goldstone Foundation serves as a charitable arm providing access grants. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Association for Student Conduct Administration

Legal name

Association for Student Conduct Administration

Website

https://theasca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) is a 37-year-old nonprofit professional membership association serving nearly 2,650 student conduct administrators in higher education through memberships, annual conferences, specialized training institutes, publications, and a Business Partner program, with operations entirely virtual since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

College Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from individual and institutional membership dues. Professional membership $164/year, Doctoral Student $50/year, Master's/Undergraduate free, Retiree $55/year. Institutional memberships from $590 (4 members) to $1,918 (13 members).
2. Event Registration: Revenue from Annual Conference, Donald D. Gehring Academy, regional institutes (NECOI, SMI, SSCI, SOMI), webinars, and other professional development events at member and non-member pricing.
3. Store Sales: Sales of publications including the Case Study Resource Guide, Procedural Guide for Conduct Practitioners, ASCA apparel, and recorded webinars through the ASCA Store.
4. Business Partner Program: Tier 1 partnership at $1,000/year and Tier 2 partnership at $1,400/year providing access, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

ASCA is a professional membership association that provides student conduct administrators in higher education with membership benefits, professional development events (annual conference, Gehring Academy, regional institutes), publications, training programs, and advocacy. The association sells individual and institutional memberships along with publications, conference registrations, and consulting services. ASCA serves as the leading voice for the student conduct profession across US higher education institutions.

Product overview

The Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) is a professional membership organization serving as the leading voice for student conduct in higher education. Rather than a single software product, ASCA offers a comprehensive portfolio of membership-based programs and professional services. The core offerings include individual and institutional memberships, the ASCA Annual Conference, the Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administration, and specialized training institutes (NECOI, SMI, SSCI, SOMI). ASCA's content portfolio spans the ASCA Journal for Student Conduct Administration (being relaunched in 2025), Reflections Magazine (biannual), the ASCA Viewpoints Podcast, and publications including the Case Study Resource Guide, Procedural Guide for Conduct Practitioners, and Guidelines & Guardrails for Interfraternity Council Chapter Relationships. Professional development is delivered through ASCA Knowledge & Skills competency framework, webinars, Student Conduct 101/201 courses, and consultant services for external reviews and training. Additional offerings include the Student Affairs Certification program, the ASCA Career Center, annual awards, the Ryan C. Holmes Silent Warrior Grant, regional programming across 13 regions, the Connections Program, and a Business Partners Program at two tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASCA Membership (Individual and Institutional) Individual and institutional memberships providing access to ASCA resources, professional development events, networking, and member-only content through the Member Info Hub. Individual Professional Membership $164/year; Doctoral Student $50/year; Master's/Undergraduate free; Retiree $55/year; Institutional Memberships from $590 (4 members) to $1,918 (13 members).
• ASCA Annual Conference Annual conference held each January/February serving as the primary national gathering for student conduct professionals, featuring programming, networking, and awards. Highest attendance reached 1,054 in 2016.
• Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administration Annual multi-day intensive training academy for student conduct professionals covering foundational to advanced topics in the field.
• Specialized Training Institutes Intensive institutes including the New England Conduct Officer Institute (NECOI), Sexual Misconduct Institute (SMI), Southeastern Student Conduct Institute (SSCI), and Student Organization Misconduct Institute (SOMI).
• ASCA Journal for Student Conduct Administration Annual scholarly journal relaunching in 2025, providing peer-reviewed research articles on student conduct administration and conflict resolution in higher education.
• Reflections Magazine Biannual educational magazine providing longer-form written content integrating research and practice on topics affecting the student conduct profession.
• ASCA Viewpoints Podcast Professional development audio resource providing interviews, discussions, and content for student conduct administrators. New episodes launching January 2026.
• Case Study Resource Guide Practical resource published in Summer 2024 containing 60 case studies across 9 topic chapters covering Bias and Identity-Focused, BIT/CARE, Case Resolution, Classroom Management/Academic Integrity, Community College, Housing and Residence Life, Sexual Misconduct & Title IX, Sorority/Fraternity Life/RSOs, and Staffing.
• Procedural Guide for Conduct Practitioners Comprehensive publication providing guidance on leading practices across the student conduct process, including reporting/referral, investigations, hearing board training, resolution options, restorative practices, and assessment.
• Guidelines & Guardrails for Interfraternity Council Chapter Relationships Joint resource with AFA and NIC providing consensus recommendations on collaborative partner investigations, interim action, chapter sanctioning and suspension, and return agreements.
• ASCA Webinar Series Virtual professional development sessions on timely and critical higher education issues, offered at member pricing with presenter incentives including free registrations and revenue sharing.
• ASCA Consultant Services External expert review, training, and advisory services for institutions and organizations, including external reviews for accreditation, policy and procedure reviews, conduct system building/revamping, and short- or long-term consulting engagements.
• ASCA Business Partners Program Tiered partnership program (Tier 1 at $1,000/year, Tier 2 at $1,400/year) providing business organizations with access to ASCA membership, event visibility, communication channels to members, and webinar co-creation opportunities.
• ASCA Store E-commerce platform offering industry-specific texts, ASCA apparel, webinars, and publications including the Case Study Resource Guide and Procedural Guide.
• Student Affairs Certification Certification program operated in partnership through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification, enabling professional certification for student conduct practitioners. Currently under review with new applications discontinued.

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents professionals at institutions in all 50 US states, Canada, and countries across the globe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Campus KaizenminorOthersTier 2 Business Partner. Provides products/services related to higher education student conduct administration.
• INComplianceminorOthersTier 2 Business Partner. Compliance-focused partner for student conduct solutions.
• SUNY Student Conduct InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier 2 Business Partner. State University of New York system program for student conduct training.
• Title IX Consulting GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTier 2 Business Partner. Consulting services for Title IX compliance.
• Advantage Design GroupminorOthersTier 1 Business Partner. Design and branding services.
• Responsibility.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier 1 Business Partner. Organization focused on responsible decisions and preventing substance abuse among students.
• Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. ASCA and AFA partnered to offer membership bundles and collaborate on initiatives including the Fraternal Organization Collaboration Guide and Guidelines & Guardrails.
• Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. Collaboration on professional standards and practices for case management in higher education.
• National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. Collaboration on Clery Act compliance and campus safety professional standards.
• Education Law AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. Professional association for education law providing resources and advocacy.
• Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs CertificationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. ASCA participates in the Consortium for professional certification in student affairs.
• International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. Collaboration on academic integrity standards and resources.
• North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with AFA and ASCA on 'Guidelines & Guardrails for Interfraternal Council Chapter Relationships' covering collaborative partner investigations, interim action, chapter sanctioning, and return agreements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ACPA – College Student Educators International: ACPA is a major professional association serving college student educators with comparable membership tiers, conventions, journals, and competency frameworks. Overlaps with ASCA in audience (student affairs professionals) and similar delivery model.
• Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS): CAS develops standards and self-assessment frameworks for student affairs programs, including conduct administration. Comparable audience (higher ed student affairs leaders) and comparable function (standards/frameworks) to ASCA's Knowledge & Skills work.
• Education Law Association: Education Law Association is a strategic partner of ASCA covering education law, an area central to student conduct (e.g., Title IX, due process). Comparable membership/conference/journal model with overlapping audience.
• NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education: NASPA is the leading professional association for student affairs administrators in higher education. Highly comparable to ASCA in member-based service model, conferences, and journals, though broader in scope (all of student affairs, not just conduct).
• International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI): ICAI is a strategic partner of ASCA focused on academic integrity — a closely related student conduct sub-function. Similar nonprofit association structure with conferences, resources, and niche higher education audience.
• Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA): AFA is a professional association for fraternity/sorority advisors — a strategic partner of ASCA with a similar membership, conference, and publication model. They have launched joint bundles and co-developed the Guidelines & Guardrails resource.
• Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA): HECMA serves case managers in higher education and is a strategic partner of ASCA. Similar small nonprofit professional association structure, with overlapping audiences in student support/conduct functions.
• National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP): NACCOP is a strategic partner of ASCA focused on Clery Act compliance professionals. Similar small professional association model serving a related higher education compliance audience.

Others

• Maxient: Maxient is a Tier 2 Business Partner and a leading conduct-management software provider for higher education. As a vendor in ASCA's ecosystem, it competes with similar platforms (Symplicity, Advocate) and is a natural adjacent participant in the conduct administration space.

Emerging players

• National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA): NACUA serves in-house and outside counsel at higher education institutions. Adjacent audience with overlapping content in higher education law, Title IX, and conduct processes; smaller comparable membership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheASCA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Assocstucondadmin
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheASCAFanPage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theasca
• Instagraminstagram.com/ascaoffice

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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