Alex Beattie - University of Houston
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Alex Beattie Assistant Dean of Students

Email: ajbeatti@central.uh.edu

Alex Beattie joined the Dean of Students Office in September 2024 as an Assistant Dean of Students. In this role, Mr. Beattie serves as a hearing officer within the student conduct process, hearing and investigating a complex docket of individual and organizational student conduct cases. Mr. Beattie is passionate about counseling and advising students of campus-related problems, spreading awareness of behavior/harm to the community, along with providing solutions that benefit students' well-being, personal & professional development, and encouraging students to positively contribute to their community and to make a difference in the world.  He also trains and organizes the University Hearing Boards, equipping them to resolve cases fairly and effectively.

Professional Background

Mr. Beattie's career in higher education spans more than a decade, with experience in student conduct, housing, and community development.

University of Houston - Before joining the Dean of Students at UH, Mr. Beattie was an Assistant Director of Assessment and Student Conduct in Student Housing and Residence Life (SHRL) at the University of Houston. He spearheaded efforts to create training programs and accountability tools, improving the management and tracking of Maxient student conduct cases. His contributions streamlined processes and ensured compliance with university policies.

Prior to his work at the University of Houston, Mr. Beattie, spent three years at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), in the Office of Student Integrity (OSI) within the Dean of Students office. Starting as a Student Conduct Coordinator in May 2021, he investigated individual, organizational and academic student conduct cases.   Along with his responsibilities as a Student Conduct Coordinator, Mr. Beattie was a liaison with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) and an investigator for organizational conduct for fraternities and sororities.

In February 2023, Mr. Beattie advanced to the Assistant Director for the Office of Student Integrity (OSI), where he gained specialized training in investigations and became a Level 5 Maxient User.  He audited and resolved over 300 student conduct cases for Housing and Residence Life and developed a comprehensive training program for hearing officers to improve case processing.  During his time at Georgia Tech, Alex advised the Honor Advisory Council, teaching over 250 resident assistants to write incident reports and onboarding more than thirty professional staff members on Maxient software and investigative techniques.

Before Georgia Tech, Alex served as a Residence Life Coordinator at Penn State University from 2017 to 2021, working in various residential communities. His responsibilities included conducting wellness checks, supporting students facing mental health and personal challenges, and connecting them with campus resources. Alex also taught the Higher Education Leadership course (HIED 302) in Fall 2018, mentoring student leaders and Resident Assistant candidates.

Early Career

Alex began his career as a Graduate Assistant in Housing and Residence Life while pursuing his master’s degree. His thesis, The Social Media Campus Intervention, explored how students evaluate the appropriateness of their social media content and the broader implications for personal and community development. This research earned him the 2017 Graduate Assistant Award for Scholarship and Service.

Education and Credentials

M.S.E. in College Student Personnel – University of Dayton, 2017

Graduate of Police Recruiting Class #177—St. Petersburg College All-State Center, 2011

Dual B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice – University of Dayton, 2010

Personal Interests

A Columbus, Ohio native, Alex is an avid supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Dayton Flyers, and Cleveland Browns. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his mini Goldendoodle- Zoey, attending concerts, working out, hiking, traveling, and exploring new cities. Whether rucking through trails or relaxing on a beach, Alex is always in search of the perfect sunset.

Through his professional experiences and personal passions, Alex remains dedicated to guiding students toward success both in and out of the classroom.