http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/ The latest press releases from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:49:31 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/malt-alum-founds-ed-tech-company.htm Mindshare Learning was founded by GSEP alumni Robert Martellacci (MALT '07). Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:49:31 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/alumna-abc-coach-workshops.htm GSEP Alumna Nicole Simmons-Johnson, EdD, the ABC Coach, held a workshop for 170 City Honors Preparatory High School girls on April 5, 2013. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:36:23 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/laura-trombley-education-commencement-speaker.htm Nationally-recognized champion of liberal arts education and president of Pitzer College, Laura Skandera Trombley, PhD, will address education graduates at the GSEP commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:31 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/kenneth-pargament-commencement-speaker.htm Kenneth I. Pargament, Ph.D., a professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State University, has been selected to deliver the psychology commencement address for GSEP on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:02 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/pepperdine-makes-honor-roll.htm Pepperdine University was recently named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2013 by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:51:59 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/edol-students-present-at-sam.htm Current EDOL students Amanda Green, Kaveh Houshmand Azad, and Christopher A. Najera were selected to present their papers at the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) annual conference. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:18:08 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/psych-alumna-private-practice.htm Gretchen Hudson (MA '12), Masters in Psychology alumna, has opened a private practice in Yorba Linda, Calif. Her primary specialty is treating eating disorders and behavior modifications in adolescents. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:57:21 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/elap-alumnus-special-ed-educator-of-year.htm Joseph Green, EdD (ELAP '11), special education administrator in the LAUSD, was selected as the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Special Education Administrator of the year for Region 16. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:01:35 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/aliento-website-goes-live.htm The website for Aliento, The Center for Latina/o Communities, is now live. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:29:42 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/irvine-edol-meet-and-greet.htm Join GSEP on Monday, April 22 for an informal evening of networking with professors, students, and alumni. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:38:23 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/delt-students-establish-writing-mentorship-program.htm Two DELT students are making the most of the technology available in their classrooms to help a group of high school seniors and sixth graders develop their writing skills. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:39:14 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/edol-alum-keynotes-trio-day-event.htm Nicole Simmons-Johnson, EdD (EDOL '11), was invited to deliver the Keynote Address for National TRIO Day Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the University of Southern California. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:21:36 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/malt-alumna-online-teacher-of-the-year.htm Renee Citlau (MA '03), an online teacher at Cypress High School and a lead online teacher for the Anaheim Union High School District, has been named 2013 National Online Teacher of the Year. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:42:09 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/elap-student-presents-at-charter-school-conference.htm Faneeza Mohammed, a current ELAP doctoral student, was selected to present at the 20th Annual California Charter School Conference March 11 - 14, 2013 in San Diego. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:55:55 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/hamilton-receives-grant-to-lead-savi-research-collaboration.htm Eric Hamilton, PhD, professor of Education at GSEP, has received a $300,000 grant to lead a Science Across Virtual Institutes (SAVI) research collaboration, comprising sixteen separate research groups in the United States and Finland. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:23:13 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/edol-student-will-present-at-global-education-conference.htm Current EDOL student Mark Orlando was selected to present his paper on sustained giving opportunities for universities at the Global Conference on Education. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:07:37 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/linda-jungwirth-named-professor-of-the-year.htm Linda Jungwirth, EdD, current adjunct professor with GSEP's Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy (ELAP) program was named Professor of Education of the Year for Region 12 by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:51:41 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/erhardt-moodkit-app-featured-in-discover-magazine.htm Drew Erhardt, PhD, Professor of Psychology, was featured in the January/February 2013 issue of DISCOVER Magazine along with his colleague Edrick Dorian, PhD, (PsyD, '03) a GSEP alumnus. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:27:07 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/elkins-publishes-two-articles-in-psychotherapy-journal.htm David N. Elkins, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, has published two articles in a special section of the December 2012 issue of Psychotherapy, a publication of Division 29 of the American Psychological Association (APA). Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:32:06 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/chaz-austin-published-in-education-journal.htm Charles Michael "Chaz" Austin, EdD, has had his paper, "The Epersona: Improving Online Communication, and Developing Efriendships" published in the December 2012 issue of the Business Education Innovation Journal. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:38:37 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/susan-dyer-publishes-new-book-on-relationships.htm Susan I. Dyer, PhD, recently published a book titled, The I Factor: Simple Insights for Connecting in Your Personal Relationships. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:30:27 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/gaye-lang-named-senior-advisor-for-texas-charter-schools.htm The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the appointment of Gaye Lang, PhD, as a senior advisor focused on identifying and assisting struggling charter schools in Texas. Lang previously served as the director of campus turnaround for TEA. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:12:12 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/hiatt-michael-publishes-book-on-fathers-involvement-in-education.htm Diana Hiatt-Michael, PhD, emeritus professor of education published a book titled Promising Practices for Fathers' Involvement in Children's Education. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:54:05 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/alumna-lori-gottlieb-new-york-times-article.htm Lori Gottlieb (MA '11), a Clinical Psychology alumna and best-selling author, had an article published in the November 23, 2012 issue of the New York Times titled "What Brand is Your Therapist?" Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:54:24 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/edol-alumnae-present-research-paper.htm Alumnae of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program (EDOL), Sharon Liu (EdD '12) and Paula Thompson (EdD '12) were invited to present their research papers at the Organization Development (OD) Network's Annual Conference on October 21, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:46:13 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/schmieder-ramirez-presented-at-leadership-conference.htm June Schmieder-Ramirez, PhD, Academic Chair for the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EDOL), was chosen to present her paper on leadership development in EdD program curriculum at the Global Mindset Development in Leadership and Management Conference on September 22, 2012. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:33:52 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/gsep-professor-and-student-recognized-by-ccte.htm Reyna Garcia-Ramos,EdD, professor in the Master of Arts in Education program at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and Emma Colmenares, a student in her last phase of the master's degree in education and teaching credential program, have both been recognized by the California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE) for their work in bilingual education. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:45:29 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/scott-mortensen-rows-1000-miles-across-arctic-ocean.htm In the summer of 2012, Master of Arts in Learning Techonologies alumnus Scott Mortensen (MA '10) completed a record-breaking journey across the Arctic Ocean. Mortensen, an Atlantic Ocean rower, was part of a four-man crew that spent 41 days at sea and traveled 1000 miles across the Northwest Passage in a specially outfitted rowboat. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:31:35 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/edol-student-dawn-garrett-recognized-for-advancing-stem-education.htm Dawn Garrett, a current student in the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program, was one of 12 California women recognized as "Leading Women in STEM." Honorees were announced at the California STEM Summit which took place October 15 and 16 in San Diego, Calif. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:06:33 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/alumnus-opens-private-practice-for-latino-community.htm Rogelio Serrano (PsyD '11), Doctor of Clinical Psychology alumnus, began a private practice in Costa Mesa, Calif. in the fall of 2012. His specialty is Latino families with an emphasis on Latino men and couples therapy. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:27:22 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/jacqueline-sanderlin-on-ellen-show.htm ELAP alumna and elementary school principal Jacqueline Sanderlin was recently featured on The Ellen Degeneres Show for her efforts in the transformation of Foster Elementary School in Compton. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:18:32 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/tom-johnstone-superintendent-of-the-year.htm The GSEP Superintendent Advisory Council has named Tom Johnstone, EdD, superintendent of the Wiseburn School District, as the 2013 GSEP Superintendent of the Year. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:11:15 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2013/gsep-receives-top-ranking-in-2012-leadership-500.htm The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EDOL) program ranks 17th in the Education/Universities/Schools of Management and Business category for excellence in leadership development, 2012 Leadership 500. Veronica Orozco <vorozco@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:32:34 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/leadership-pioneer-and-author-kevin-cashman.htm Kevin Cashman, leadership development pioneer and author of Leadership from the Inside Out will speak at GSEP Friday, November 2, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus in Room 203. Emma Gibson <egibson@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:19:20 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/demayo-named-cpa-president.htm Robert deMayo, Ph.D., associate dean of psychology at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, has been elected president of the 4,000-member California Psychological Association (CPA). Daniel Weber <daniel.weber@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:32:23 -0800 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/ddls-tim-wise-event.htm The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) will host its sixth installment of the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series (DDLS) with speaker Tim Wise, educator and author, White Like Me. Emma Gibson <egibson@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:32:11 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/bailey-chairs-united-christian-womens-seminar.htm Belinda Bailey, a current Organizational Leadership doctoral student at GSEP, is demonstrating her leadership course study through her involvement as Program Chair for the 24th Annual United Christian Women's Seminar, "God's World, His Word, Our Joy." Daniel Weber <daniel.weber@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:11:05 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/pepperdine-organizes-research-collaboration-with-finland.htm Pepperdine University received a $52,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), on behalf of Dr. Eric Hamilton, associate dean and professor of education with Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:36:10 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/vodicka-new-vista-superintendent.htm Vista Unified trustees announced Wednesday that Pepperdine GSEP alumnus Dr. Devin Vodicka, will be the Vista school district's top administrator next year. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:28:45 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/kleine-produces-new-show.htm Stefanie Kleine, GSEP alumna and Atlanta-based actress and Life/Business Coach, has partnered up with Sundance-Award-Winning Director, Chusy Haney-Jardine to shoot the pilot for a new psychologically-based TV show. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:18:15 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/lausd-super-john-deasy-commencement-speaker.htm Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) welcomes Dr. John Deasy, Superintendent for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) as 2012 commencement speaker. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 18 May 2012 10:15:29 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/demayo-honored-by-cpa.htm Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP), Dr. Robert deMayo was given the awarded for Distinguished Service to the Division of Education and Training for the California Psychological Association (CPA) John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 11:56:26 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/sultanoff-receives-lifetime-achievement-award.htm Adjunct Faculty member Dr. Steve Sultanoff was recently awarded the Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) for his 25 years of contributions to the field of therapeutic humor. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 04 May 2012 13:39:08 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/schaper-receives-encuentros-award.htm Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership alumna and associate dean of Student Services at MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus, Dr. Nikki Schaper was selected by Encuentros Leadership to receive the prestigious Sí Se Puede Award at the annual Encuentros Leadership Conference. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 03 May 2012 13:59:55 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/stacy-sinclair-receives-national-recognition.htm Dr. Stacy Sinclair, alumna of the Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies has co-authored a book titled Designing Healthy Communities with Dr. Dick Jackson. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 03 May 2012 10:59:56 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/simmons-hosts-dinner-talk.htm The purpose of the conference series is to create a shared space where women can gather, grow, and connect. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:36:40 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/alumna-wins-pitch-competition.htm Megan Marcus (MAPSY '11) placed first in Harvard's Education Innovation Pitch Competition for her business idea, FuelEd (a unique curriculum to develop essential social and emotional competencies in teachers). John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:04:11 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/pepperdine-welcomes-ted-baehr.htm The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) will host its fourth installment of the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series (DDLS) with speaker Dr. Ted Baehr, Founder and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE®: The Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:02:04 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/panel-on-mental-health.htm Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology welcomes panel to discuss mental health recovery. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:36:07 -0700 http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/press-releases/2012/gallardo-launches-latino-center.htm The center focuses on addressing the needs of the underserved Latina/o community through embracing a community-based perspective that recognizes the strengths inherent in the community that are often translated into or misinterpreted as deficits. John Byrd <john.byrd@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:18:01 -0700