Clayton State’s Dr. Andre Clanton Selected to Serve as Faculty for 2026 Gehring Academy

(March 8, 2026) - Clayton State University’s Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, Dr. Andre Clanton, has been selected to serve as faculty for the 2026 Donald D. Gehring Academy, a national training institute for student conduct professionals hosted by the Association of Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). 

Dr. Clanton will teach in the Mary Beth Mackin Foundations of Professional Practice track during the Gehring Academy, which will be held July 12–16, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. The weeklong academy provides specialized, in-depth training for higher education professionals who oversee student conduct processes on college campuses. 

“Dr. Andre Clanton’s selection as faculty for this summer’s academy represents a significant professional distinction,” said J. Allen Ward, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Clayton State University. “We are proud of his continued leadership in the field of student conduct and grateful for the excellence he brings to our campus community.”

The ASCA serves as the primary professional organization for student conduct administrators nationwide. Clanton has been an active member since 2008, when he began serving as Assistant Director of Student Conduct at Clayton State University. He previously served a two-year term on ASCA’s Board of Directors and has contributed as faculty for the organization’s Student Conduct online courses. 

The Gehring Academy differs from the organization’s annual conference by offering focused, intensive coursework in specialized areas of student conduct administration. Tracks include topics such as Title IX, conflict resolution, and First Amendment issues. The Foundations track, which Clanton will help lead, is typically the academy’s largest. 

The Foundations course is designed for new professionals and graduate-level practitioners entering the field of student conduct. Participants receive foundational training on building and managing effective student conduct programs, including policy development, adjudication processes, and best practices. Overall attendance at the academy typically includes several hundred professionals from institutions across the country. Participants who complete the course receive a certificate and continuing education credit, which can contribute toward broader professional certifications in student affairs. 

“This is an honor,” Dr. Clanton said. “These are colleagues in the field who recognize your experience and knowledge. That means a lot to be selected for the opportunity.” 

By serving as faculty at the Gehring Academy, Dr. Clanton will share the experience and insight he has developed throughout his career in higher education, contributing to the continued growth and development of student conduct professionals nationwide.  “Everything participants will need to build a strong student conduct program on their campus will be discussed,” he said. “It’s going to be great.”