Office of Student Conduct

Christina Brenner, Assistant Dean of Students 
In her role as the Assistant Dean of Students, Ms. Brenner is responsible for implementing, coordinating and monitoring West Chester University's Code of Conduct. This involves the training and evaluating of Hearing Officers, selection of members to serve on the University Hearing Board, overseeing the appeals process, and coordinating the administrative components of the conduct program. 

Elizabeth Calderaro, Administrative Assistant
Liz is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Conduct. Liz has been with the university for over 15 years working in the academic and administrative sides of the university. Her responsibilities range from assisting the Dean with scheduling meetings, managing the budget, and general office duties.  Liz also serves as the first line of contact for the students, updating student records, handling student’s calls and in-person student requests.     

Tyler Goldstein serves as the Database and Compliance Coordinator for the Office of Student Conduct. Within his role, he is responsible for processing all student conduct referrals submitted, scheduling and facilitating all University Hearings/Appeals, and managing the tagging of all reportable incidents to ensure Clery Compliance. Tyler holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and an M.S. in Higher Education Counseling/Student Affairs from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He has previously worked in Residence Life and Housing and CARE Support Services.

Dr. Hilliard-Thompson, Assistant Director
Dr. Hilliard-Thompson serves as one of the Assistant Directors in the Office of Student Conduct.  She is responsible for guiding students through the conduct process by discussing their rights, options health choices and the impact of their decisions on future career aspirations and the University community. Additionally, Dr. Hilliard-Thompson serves as a liaison to the Hearing Officers serving in the Office of Residence Life and Housing Services providing conduct process training and assessment. Dr. Hilliard-Thompson holds a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Montclair State University, M.A.T. in Education from Sacred Heart University and a Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation from Wilmington University. Previous assignments has included experiences in residence life, multicultural affairs, and non-profit college retention and success.

Shelley Siedzikowski, Assistant Director of Student Conduct
Shelley has served as an Assistant Director in the Office of Student Conduct since 2012. Prior to that she worked in New Student Programs and Residence Life and Housing Services here at WCU. Responsibilities include adjudicating individual and group conduct cases and supervising the office’s graduate student staff. As a hearing officer, Shelley facilitates conversations with students regarding violations of University policy; and serves as a University Hearing Board member. She also works with the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct on projects and policy revisions as needed. Shelley holds a B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and an M.S. in College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University.

Lauren Zahour, Assistant Director
Lauren serves as one of the Assistant Directors in the Office of Student Conduct. Lauren is responsible for adjudicating conduct cases and working with the University Hearing Board. As a hearing officer Lauren facilitates conversations with students regarding violations of University policy. Her areas of experience include a commitment to restorative justice, assessment, and sexual misconduct adjudication. Lauren graduated from Bloomsburg University with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of PA. She previously served as a Student Conduct Affiliate and Residence Hall Coordinator at the University of Delaware.