Christian Wuthrich
Christian Wuthrich, Ph.D.. 35 years of experience with specialization in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Emergency Management. Has testified 1 time and deposed 11 times.
Ph.D. ·
About
Areas of Expertise:
Educational administration, threat assessment, campus safety and security, risk management, Title IX and Clery Act compliance, behavioral intervention, student conduct, hazing, civil rights in education, violence prevention.
Professional Summary:
Dr. Christian K. Wuthrich is a seasoned higher education executive with over three decades of experience addressing institutional safety, legal compliance, and student conduct matters in both K–12 and postsecondary environments. He has held senior roles including Associate Vice President and Dean of Students where he developed and led comprehensive programs in threat assessment, behavioral intervention, and emergency response.
Dr. Wuthrich has direct experience in managing and investigating cases involving student misconduct, discrimination, harassment, hazing, and sexual violence. He has overseen compliance efforts under Title IX, the Clery Act, and other federal and state regulations, and has served as a Clery Compliance Team member and Title IX decision-maker.
His work includes training on mandated reporting, threat management, and forensic interviewing, and he has been qualified in threat assessment by the Idaho Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and the FBI. Dr. Wuthrich has provided consultation to universities on emergency protocols and student safety policies and has published in areas related to violence prevention and institutional response.
Legal Support Capabilities:
- Expert analysis and testimony on institutional response to campus violence or threats
- Evaluation of compliance with Title IX, Clery Act, and related federal mandates
- Review of school and university policies related to risk, conduct, and safety
- Case consultation involving student discipline, discrimination, or negligent supervision
- Independent assessment of threat assessment team actions and behavioral interventions
- Identify Professional Standards of Care utilized in the higher education industry
Specialties
Work Experience
Reporting to the Vice President, the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students focuses on student success and safety by providing leadership to departments driving student enrollment and retention activities.
Inaugural Dean of Students role at Boise State University.
Served as an executive member of the Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity, responsible for student engagement, safety, success and equity goals.
Research, teaching and service in an academic department focused on higher education administration and community college leadership.
Inaugural position on campus developing a student care model focused on student retention and success which was a precursor to today's care and student support model found on campuses across the country.
Lead student conduct efforts for student organizations and fraternities/sororities following a campus disturbance.
Primary administrator responsible for implementing the goals of a comprehensive alcohol and other drug education program.
Executed the elements of a $200,000 U.S. Education Department grant to reduce alcohol and other drug abuse.
Education
Dissertation Topic: Faculty Service to Student Affairs
Thesis Topic: Reasons Native Americans Drop Out of High School in Idaho
Credentials & Licenses
Expired
Expiry: 30 April 2025
Expired
Expiry: 31 May 2024
Florida State University
Boise City Police Department
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Idaho Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
Clery Center
Russell Strand
D. Stafford and Associates
State of Washington, Department of Enterprise Services
Washington State University
University of Idaho
University of Idaho