What's Your Philosophy? "People want to find a way to restore harmony without losing things they cannot afford to lose. I often ask, what are the things you need to do in order to restore trust and harmony in your community, your relationship, your personhood? What will feel like success for you?" ~Carrie Petr, vice president for student leadership Doane University "My philosophy stems from a counseling background and the knowledge that a student is likely to act out when some other aspect of their life is out of their control." "I definitely seek to first understand, and then sanction as needed." ~S. Nicole Ferguson, director of student conduct Colorado State University-Pueblo 54 TALKING STICK "I think that being educational is much more than just assigning reflection papers. I actively assess interventions to find out if they're making an impact on behavior; I seek to understand what the core issue is and attempt to tailor educational interventions specific to that thought process, belief, or misperception that informed the behavior." ~Kevin Carmody, associate dean of student life Ferris State University