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John L. Bennett, Ph.D., Appointed Fielding’s Interim President

2024-12-09T09:44:03-08:00

The following message is from the Chair and Vice Chair of Fielding’s Board of Trustees. Dear Fielding Community: On behalf of the Fielding Board of Trustees, we would like to inform you about two important and interrelated decisions made recently by the Board. The first is that the Board has canceled the search for a new permanent President. As a result of discussions at the board meeting, we decided to focus on the academic turnaround proposed by Provost and Senior Vice President Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., and her leadership team. In addition, we are continuing to explore partnership opportunities. Given that both [...]

John L. Bennett, Ph.D., Appointed Fielding’s Interim President2024-12-09T09:44:03-08:00

The Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) at Fielding is partnering with ShelterBox USA

2024-12-05T11:37:56-08:00

Dr. Deborah Bucci The Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) at Fielding Graduate University is partnering with ShelterBox USA to do research on the needs for emergency shelter relief in the United States, including assessing the needs after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes from Florida to the Carolinas.  ShelterBox USA (https://www.shelterboxusa.org/) provides displaced families with life-saving shelter and vital tools and supplies that will enable them to rebuild their homes and transform their lives after a disaster. This research project is being led by ISI Fellow Dr. Deborah Bucci, a 2023 alumna [...]

The Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) at Fielding is partnering with ShelterBox USA2024-12-05T11:37:56-08:00

Fielding Alum Dr. Michael Sessions Promoted to Dean of The College of Physical Sciences and Engineering Brigham Young University – Idaho

2024-12-05T11:20:04-08:00

Michael Sessions, Ph.D. Fielding alumnus Dr. Michael Sessions was promoted to Dean of The College of Physical Sciences and Engineering Brigham Young University - Idaho. In 2023, Dr. Sessions was appointed Associate Dean of Curriculum at Brigham Young University - Idaho (BYU-Idaho). Prior to that, Dr. Sessions served as the department chair of design and construction management at BYU-Idaho, where he was instrumental in redesigning the construction management degree and leading the development of the virtual design and construction degree. In his capacity as the Dean of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Dr. Sessions will lead [...]

Fielding Alum Dr. Michael Sessions Promoted to Dean of The College of Physical Sciences and Engineering Brigham Young University – Idaho2024-12-05T11:20:04-08:00

Fielding University Press Releases Transformative Coaching: An Evidence-Based Guide

2024-12-05T09:48:48-08:00

Transformational Coaching Transformational Coaching: An Evidence-Based Guide (Fielding University Press; ISBN-13: 979-8991258029), edited by Kymberly O. Akouris and Astrid E. Emond, studies the intersection of human and organizational development for coaches, highlighting transformative opportunities that can lead to positive changes in outlook and behavior. The authors put the discipline of coaching in the context of the range of challenges that individuals and organizations are facing in a time of rapid and unsettling change. Thoughtful coaches understand that transformation requires that we look both inside ourselves and outside to the greater world. Moving from scholarship to the practical application [...]

Fielding University Press Releases Transformative Coaching: An Evidence-Based Guide2024-12-05T09:48:48-08:00

Dr. Brian Cutler was a Special Guest on the True Crime Podcast Cleveland County Valentine

2024-11-25T10:19:27-08:00

Cleveland County Valentine: True Advocate explores the 24-year-old disappearance of Asha Degree. In the latest episode, "Memory & Mystery," Marilyn Ward, executive director of Houston-based National Missing Children's Center, said, "The longer a child is missing, the greater the chances are that false rumors will get started. This can torment family members and frustrate law enforcement." Fielding's Program Director of the Media Psychology program, psychologist Dr. Brian Cutler, discussed the psychology of eyewitness memory, factors that affect the accuracy of eyewitness memory, and how these factors apply in missing children investigations. Access the Podcast on Apple Access the Podcast on [...]

Dr. Brian Cutler was a Special Guest on the True Crime Podcast Cleveland County Valentine2024-11-25T10:19:27-08:00

Evidence Based Coaching Completion Celebration in Honor of the Coaches of Cohort 53 on Dec. 10

2024-11-25T09:28:45-08:00

Within the past decade, the coaching profession has grown rapidly in businesses, schools, and organizations. Fielding graduates continue to set themselves apart from others in the field with an Evidence Based Coaching (EBC) certificate. Please join us to celebrate the achievement of Fielding’s latest crop of professional coaches, Cohort 53! We are very proud of this amazing group of coaches and look forward to seeing the good they bring to the world and the lives of others. The virtual Zoom event will be Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5-6 p.m. PT | 8-9 p.m. ET Register Here Fielding Graduate University’s [...]

Evidence Based Coaching Completion Celebration in Honor of the Coaches of Cohort 53 on Dec. 102024-11-25T09:28:45-08:00

Special Fielding Events in January 2025

2024-11-22T10:09:50-08:00

Fielding has several special events to kick-off 2025! Vision, Leadership, and Excellence Celebrating President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. January 9-10 & 28, 2025 President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. Retirement Celebration January 9, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Reagan Room 633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Please join us in celebrating the extraordinary legacy of President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., and her visionary leadership at Fielding Graduate University. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, presentations, a hosted bar, appetizers, and live music. Fielding University Press Tenth Anniversary Celebration January 10, [...]

Special Fielding Events in January 20252024-11-22T10:09:50-08:00

Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 5

2024-11-21T11:33:23-08:00

Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 5 Several Fielding departments will collaborate for the Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration on December 5 at 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET. Register here Fielding Graduate University’s Global Inclusion Impact Awards are designed to elevate, celebrate, and enhance awareness of DEI efforts across the institution. The awards are presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the President, in support of honoring Fielding Graduate University’s commitment to social and ecological justice. The awards help to elevate the importance of [...]

Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 52024-11-21T11:33:23-08:00

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Research: Age-based Biases in the Diagnoses of Older Adults

2024-11-14T07:31:27-08:00

Clinical Psychology doctoral student Grier Potter presented a poster at the New England Psychological Association (NEPA) Conference at Springfield College in Springfield MA. The paper shared findings from a Fielding research team about age-based biases in the diagnoses of older adults and was very well received. As one of the region’s most renowned associations for psychology technology and research, NEPA has been fostering psychological knowledge since 1963. Partnering with NECTOP, NEPA is a leader in advancing educational standards in the field of psychology. I was very happy to represent Fielding at this regional conference. This is the third conference I [...]

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Research: Age-based Biases in the Diagnoses of Older Adults2024-11-14T07:31:27-08:00

Fielding Gathering at the 26th ILA Global Conference Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities

2024-11-01T09:29:11-07:00

Register for Event Join Us for a Night of Connection and Celebration at the Fielding Reception - ILA 2024 Chicago!  Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions Erica Fichter, and Director of Alumni Relations Hilary Lyn at the ILA 2023 Conference. Meet them at the ILA 2024 Fielding Booth! Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: 7 pm PDT to 08:30 pm PDT Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL The Office of Alumni Relations and Admissions is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated Fielding Reception, a memorable evening of camaraderie and engagement during the ILA [...]

Fielding Gathering at the 26th ILA Global Conference Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities2024-11-01T09:29:11-07:00

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