Urban Initiative Archives

Urban Initiative Update

The GSEP Diversity Council presented “Inspirational Journeys: Preparing Women for Lives of Purpose, Service, and Leadership,” which focused on how the “glass ceiling” is no longer an accurate metaphor for the limits women face.

Issue: Fall-Winter 2010 Volume 27 No 2


Urban Initiative Update

In honor of Black History Month, the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Diversity Council hosted a discussion entitled “Social Justice, Faith, and the Pepperdine Community” as a part of the committee’s biannual Multicultural Issues Impacting Community Speaker Series.

Issue: Spring-Summer 2010 Volume 27 No 1


GSEP Awarded Grant to Improve Elementary Students’ Literacy and Math Skills

Dr. Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education, was awarded a $195,000 grant from the prestigious California Community Foundation.

Issue: Spring-Summer 2010 Volume 27 No 1


The Urban Initiative Leadership and Partners Meet to Discuss Goals for the Year Ahead

On January 27 the GSEP Urban Initiative leadership and partners gathered to discuss how to expand their collaborations in the year ahead.

Issue: Spring-Summer 2009 Volume 26 No 1


The Urban Initiative Celebrates its Inaugural Event

The Urban Initiative deepens the link between GSEP professional preparation programs and the education and mental health needs of those in urban settings.

Issue: Winter 2008 Volume 25 No 4


Building Bridges With The Community

A perspective by Meghan Owenz from the Summer 2008 Issue of Colleague Alumni Magazine.

Issue: Summer 2008 Volume 25 No 3


GSEP Faculty Develop Urban Fellows Program

GSEP’s faculty members are developing a learning community for Urban Fellows (UFP).

Issue: Winter 2008 Volume 25 No 2


Urban Initiative: GSEP Builds Relationships with Its Neighbors

Faculty and Administration from the Graduate School of Education and Psychology have begun meeting to formulate an exciting new program initiative.

Issue: Spring 2006 Volume 24 No 1