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Fielding OD Network Series Presents Tova Averbuch

2023-10-26T13:52:57-07:00

Fielding OD Network Series Presents Tova Averbuch OD Network Series A Conversation with Tova Averbuch Tues., Oct. 31 4–5:30 pm PT / 7-8:30 pm ET Zoom Tova is an experienced Dialogic OD practitioner and a truly delightful person (see more about Tova below). Those of you who have read her work, such as her book Initiating and Inviting Generative Change,  may have many questions for Tova. Rather than decide what we think you might want to hear in advance, we’ve decided to facilitate this session differently. In the spirit of a dialogic mindset, you are invited to help design the [...]

Fielding OD Network Series Presents Tova Averbuch2023-10-26T13:52:57-07:00

Michele LaFleur Leaver Selected as a Best Reviewer Award Winner for AOM 2023

2023-10-27T08:54:42-07:00

Michele LaFleur Leaver, MS, MBA, MS, MA Fielding doctoral student Michele LaFleur Leaver was selected as a Best Reviewer Award Winner for the Academy of Management (AOM) Entrepreneurship Division 2023 program.In any scholarly endeavor, the role of a rigorous and constructive reviewer is often understated, yet it is essential for the advancement of research and scholarship. — Rachida Justo, Ph.D., 2023 Program Chair for the Entrepreneurship Division of AOMAccording to the 2023 Program Chair, Dr. Rachida Justo, the AOM Entrepreneurship Division is one of the largest in the Academy with more than 1,000 papers, symposia, and Professional Development Workshop (PDW) [...]

Michele LaFleur Leaver Selected as a Best Reviewer Award Winner for AOM 20232023-10-27T08:54:42-07:00

Fielding Presents at the 54th Annual National Indian Education Convention

2023-10-29T17:25:56-07:00

Dr. Barbara Mink at the Fielding Booth at NIEA Convention 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. Program Director for Fielding’s Ed.D. in Leadership for Change, Dr. Barbara Mink, and Fielding alumni from the Navajo Nation Dr. Miranda Haskie, Dr. Viola Hoskie, and Dr. Michelle Tsosie, participated in a panel presentation, Diné Culturally-Grounded Dissertations Promote Education Sovereignty, yesterday at the 54th Annual National Indian Education (NIEA) Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also in attendance at this year's NIEA are Fielding alum Dr. Josephy Chee, current EdD students Brenda Yazzie, Sanoe Marfil, Dezi Lyn, Terry Curley, and Fielding's Director of Admissions Erica [...]

Fielding Presents at the 54th Annual National Indian Education Convention2023-10-29T17:25:56-07:00

Fielding Alum Gisela Wendling Promoted to CEO of Grove Consultants International

2023-10-17T11:14:28-07:00

School of Leadership Studies Alum Promoted to CEO Dr. Gisela Wendling, Ph.D., (2005) was promoted to CEO of Grove Consultants International, one of the leading OD consulting firms in the world. Founded in 1977 by David Sibbet, The Grove Consultants International helps organizations, teams, and individuals envision and achieve change. They were among the first in the field of organization development to use visual techniques and tools in their work. With roots in visual facilitation, over several decades they have broadened their offerings to include team effectiveness, strategic planning, organization change, and communication design. They guide their clients through immersive and interactive processes. [...]

Fielding Alum Gisela Wendling Promoted to CEO of Grove Consultants International2023-10-17T11:14:28-07:00

Fielding Reception at ILA 2023 Vancouver, Canada

2023-10-20T11:27:39-07:00

Join Us for a Night of Connection and Celebration at the Fielding Reception - ILA 2023 Vancouver!  Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 07:30 pm PDT to 08:30 pm PDT Location: Century Plaza Hotel, 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada The Office of Alumni Relations is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated Fielding Reception, a memorable evening of camaraderie and engagement during the ILA 2023 conference in Vancouver. This event promises to be a highlight of the conference, bringing together scholars, educators, and learners from around the world for an unforgettable gathering. Connect [...]

Fielding Reception at ILA 2023 Vancouver, Canada2023-10-20T11:27:39-07:00

Fox News Live interviews Dr. Isbouts on Hamas-Israel War

2023-10-11T15:56:53-07:00

On October 10 and October 11, Fox News’ Live Now interviewed Fielding professor emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts about the war between Hamas and Israel, based on his upcoming book “Mapping the Holy Land." Video shown with permission from Fox News Live. On October 10 and October 11, Fox News’ Live Now interviewed Fielding professor emeritus Jean-Pierre Isbouts about the war between Hamas and Israel, based on his upcoming book “Mapping the Holy Land." In this clip, Dr. Isbouts address the history of Israeli wars since 1948, the difference between Hamas and Fatah, and the dire consequences of [...]

Fox News Live interviews Dr. Isbouts on Hamas-Israel War2023-10-11T15:56:53-07:00

Building a Community of Dialogic OD Practitioners: A Conversation with Tova Averbuch

2023-10-11T08:30:44-07:00

Organization development (OD) is a field that was founded on humanistic values, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and support within a community of practitioners. This sense of community is not just about sharing knowledge but also about nurturing each other's growth. In line with these principles, the Master’s in Organization Development and Leadership (MA-ODL) program has initiated the Fielding Organization Development Network—a series of meetings to foster a community of practitioners. Previous gatherings have focused on various topics, including value-based contracting, consulting rates, innovative processes like the "Kaleidoscope," the intersection of artificial intelligence and OD, and strategies for establishing a consulting [...]

Building a Community of Dialogic OD Practitioners: A Conversation with Tova Averbuch2023-10-11T08:30:44-07:00

APA Award-Winning Research: Student La’ Toya Broughton’s Groundbreaking Study on Mental Health in Black Communities

2023-10-13T07:51:49-07:00

La' Toya Broughton, a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Psychology student at Fielding Graduate University, has received the prestigious Research Travel Award 2023 from The Society for Prescribing Psychology, Division 55 of the American Psychological Association (APA). Her groundbreaking research, titled "The Dichotomy of Religion/Spirituality within Black Communities when Prescribing Psychotropics," has earned her this recognition. La' Toya was one of four recipients of the award, and she was honored with public recognition, a plaque, and a monetary prize. What makes her achievement even more exceptional is that she was the only research award recipient invited to the Science in the Morning [...]

APA Award-Winning Research: Student La’ Toya Broughton’s Groundbreaking Study on Mental Health in Black Communities2023-10-13T07:51:49-07:00

ODC Doctoral Student Lynn Sitanimezi Invited Speaker at Boston University’s Black Media Symposium

2023-10-05T18:38:09-07:00

The Business Impact of DEI on Media Lyn Sitanimezi Lynn Sitanimezi ODC Doctoral Student was invited to participate as a speaker at a day-long symposium at BU. As part of a panel of DEI leaders, she illustrated why creating inclusive workplaces foster psychological safety and offered expert tips on how to create such flourishing work cultures. Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future is a day-long symposium created to highlight Black media professionals and their innovative and important work in the journalism, PR, marketing, advertising, and film industries. Symposium speakers have broken barriers in their [...]

ODC Doctoral Student Lynn Sitanimezi Invited Speaker at Boston University’s Black Media Symposium2023-10-05T18:38:09-07:00

Director of Alumni Relations, Hilary S. Lyn, MS, MA, Receives the 2023 Clarion Award for Best Conference

2023-09-29T10:52:48-07:00

The Association for Women in Communications' prestigious Clarion Awards, which have celebrated excellence in communication since its inception in 1973, have recognized Hilary S. Lyn for her outstanding achievement in the field. Hilary S. Lyn, M.S., M.A. The Clarion Awards, aptly named after the medieval trumpet renowned for its clarity, acknowledge excellence across 100 categories within the vast spectrum of communication disciplines. These accolades are highly coveted by both women and men and are symbolic of excellence in communication. Recipients of Clarion Awards hail from media conglomerates, leading corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions. Hilary's achievement stems [...]

Director of Alumni Relations, Hilary S. Lyn, MS, MA, Receives the 2023 Clarion Award for Best Conference2023-09-29T10:52:48-07:00

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