Letter From the Dean Fall-Winter 2011
Our faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to think outside the box to find new methods of solving complex issues and to find creative techniques to improve upon established procedures.
Fall-Winter 2011 Volume 28 No 2
Mobile Happiness
Dr. Drew Erhardt and Dr. Edrick Dorian teamed up to develop the MoodKit, a new mood-improvement application for the iPhone.
Coasting to Comprehension
Most would suggest that inspiration travels from teacher to student, but in Ty Kastendiek’s unconventional teaching career, the flow is more circular.
Learning How to Lead
Early childhood education practitioners must diligently seek to improve their methods and learn new teaching techniques.
Adventures in K-12 Education
I was ready abandon teaching entirely when I came across an ad looking for innovative educators wanting to teach at a full-time online charter school.
Reflections on Haiti
What sustains a community? I asked myself that question a lot while I was in Haiti this past June.
Empowering Women in India
By following some simple rules, one can feel more connected with the people of India and they will embrace your effort to learn about their culture.
COASTAL Run-Walk Supports Local Endeavors
COASTAL funds paid for almost 200 hours of one-on-one counseling for children at the Union Rescue Mission’s facility for homeless mothers and children.
Celebration of Excellence
GSEP held its annual Celebration of Excellence in recognition of student scholarship recipients and in appreciation of donors and friends of the University.
Class Begins for Inaugural TESOL Program
This fall GSEP introduced its Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program.
GSEP Attends PDS National Conference
Dr. Church spearheaded efforts for four GSEP MAETC students to present a poster session on their action research projects.
Pepperdine University CABE Selected as Chapter of the Year
The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) selected Pepperdine University as the Chapter of the Year for 2011.
Margaret Weber Named Professional of the Year in Higher Education
Dr. Margaret J. Weber has been named a Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in higher education.
Fourth Annual Career Week Quickly Approaching
Pepperdine University is launching its fourth annual Career Week starting February 6, 2012.
Pepperdine University Receives National Recognition for Community Service
CNCS honored Pepperdine University as a leader among institutions of higher education for their support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.
Second Annual Summer Institutes Empowered Teachers
Pepperdine looks to encourage teachers to cultivate their creativity through collectivity and technology.
Alumni and Faculty Authors 2011
Alumni and faculty authors published during the 2010-2011 academic year.
2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Erin G. Rank and Dr. Randy E. Clark were honored with the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
What Would Maslow Have Said?
Did the title of this article cause you to pause? Are you asking yourself, “What does networking have to do with self-care?”