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Fielding’s Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) Announces Fellows for 2023-24

2023-07-11T11:57:37-07:00

Fielding’s Institute for Social Innovation  is proud to announce its ISI Fellows for 2023-24. The ISI Fellows Program offers Fielding alums an academic partner to continue their professional work, apply for external funding, and publicize their projects. ISI Fellows have one-year appointments with renewal contingent on progress and future plans. “Fielding’s Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) accepted 20 alums as Fellows for the 2023-2024 cycle,” said Charles McClintock, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Social Innovation. “Their work spans a wide range of content, from leadership and mental health to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ISI Fellows continue to pursue their [...]

Fielding’s Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) Announces Fellows for 2023-242023-07-11T11:57:37-07:00

Fielding Graduate University Launches New Online Merchandise Store

2024-05-14T08:32:37-07:00

Fielding Graduate University has officially launched its new online merchandise store. Fielding family and fans can purchase various apparel items, including hats, quarter zips, mugs, polos, and much more! To celebrate the grand opening, the store is offering a 20% discount on all items through the month of July. Hilary S. Lyn, M.S., M.A. The creation of the store was directed by Hilary Lyn, Director of Alumni Relations at Fielding Graduate University. The following is an interview with Director Lyn regarding the new Fielding Store. Q. What inspired you to take on this project? When our in-person sessions were [...]

Fielding Graduate University Launches New Online Merchandise Store2024-05-14T08:32:37-07:00

50 Actions for Global Social/Ecological Justice Service Year: First Nature Ranch

2024-01-26T05:45:35-08:00

Go To Fielding's 50th Anniversary Site By Kerul Kassel, President of First Nature Ranch/First Nature Foundation  Every day is Earth Day at First Nature Ranch. The ranch is the facility where First Nature Foundation (FNF) programs take place. At FNF, we aim to foster what we call 21st Century leadership skills through our programming. That could be with veterans who have been struggling with PTSD, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental and behavior health issues through our Horse Wisdom for Heroes program. It could also look like women who have been working to overcome substance abuse issues in our Horses Healing [...]

50 Actions for Global Social/Ecological Justice Service Year: First Nature Ranch2024-01-26T05:45:35-08:00

Social Media and Video Gaming: What should parents be concerned about and what can they do?

2023-07-03T10:22:49-07:00

What should parents be concerned about and what can they do? LISTEN TO THE PODCAST INTERVIEW between Dr. Ryan DeLapp and Dr. Andreas Miles-Novelo Intended For: Parents of children and teens Recorded Podcast - 1 Hour Important Takeaways: It’s not just kids we should be concerned about Parents can support their children in developing intentional and conscientious media use Parents can try to take a collaborative approach to minimizing the adverse effects of media on the family as a whole Parents should ‘stay plugged’ in to the media their children are consuming And, remember social media and video [...]

Social Media and Video Gaming: What should parents be concerned about and what can they do?2023-07-03T10:22:49-07:00

Remembering Founding Faculty Don Bushnell, Ph.D.

2023-07-31T10:01:18-07:00

Don Bushnell, Ph.D. With great sadness, we share the news about the loss of a beloved colleague and founding faculty member of Fielding’s Human and Organizational Development Program, Don Bushnell, Ph.D.   On a personal note, Don was on the committee that hired me. From the moment I met him, I sensed the deep spirit of Fielding: that faculty aspired to rigorous academics combined with a love of learning and some laughter along the way. I can honestly say he was part of the reason I decided to choose Fielding over other institutions of higher learning. When I saw [...]

Remembering Founding Faculty Don Bushnell, Ph.D.2023-07-31T10:01:18-07:00

Fielding and partners commemorate Juneteenth during week-long events

2023-06-26T16:28:04-07:00

From June 18-23, 2023, the Fielding community and its partners came together to commemorate African American and Black history and contributions during a week-long Juneteenth celebration. The events, in conjunction with Pacifica Graduate Institute, Pacifica Alumni Association, and other partners, symbolized African American freedom and celebrated the ending of slavery in the United States.  Events included: Juneteenth SB: Nourishing the People; the For the Love of Black People: Historical Exhibit; Fielding’s Black Student Association’s film screening of “Back to Natural” with a panel discussion; the Juneteenth Remembrance and Reflection panel discussion; and Santa Barbara City College’s The Umoja Mural Film [...]

Fielding and partners commemorate Juneteenth during week-long events2023-06-26T16:28:04-07:00

Fielding’s Associate Director of Communications Kaylin Staten Pens Article in National PR Publication

2023-06-23T03:52:58-07:00

Kaylin R. Staten, APR, MPRCA Associate Director of Communications Kaylin R. Staten, APR, MPRCA recently wrote an article for PRSA (the Public Relations Society of America’s Strategies & Tactics publication. The full article -- centered on positive psychology, public relations and communications, and mental health advocacy – is below. Tune In: A Model for Well-Being and Self-Reflection With the always-on roles and responsibilities of the public relations industry, it can be challenging to find the time and mental capacity to seek our own purposes and happiness. This is where positive psychology can aid us as communicators, particularly in [...]

Fielding’s Associate Director of Communications Kaylin Staten Pens Article in National PR Publication2023-06-23T03:52:58-07:00

Fielding Students Win Prestigious RISE Awards at the 2023 Association for Psychological Science Conference

2023-06-15T13:09:07-07:00

The annual American Psychological Science Convention took place in Washington, D.C., on May 25-28, 2023 at the Washington Hilton. Three Fielding students were recognized with the prestigious RISE Award. The RISE (Researching Injustice and Social Equality) Award seeks to cultivate psychological science research in fields related to socially and economically under-represented and international populations. Monica Echols, MPA Graduate of the Fielding post-baccalaureate program Monica Echols was awarded the prestigious RISE Award for her research, "Some Ethnoracial Groups are More Likely Than Others to Experience Impacts from Microaggressions." RESEARCH: Some Ethnoracial Groups are More Likely Than Others to Experience [...]

Fielding Students Win Prestigious RISE Awards at the 2023 Association for Psychological Science Conference2023-06-15T13:09:07-07:00

Deeply Rooted in Our Community: An interview with Dr. Katrina Rogers, President of Fielding Graduate University

2023-06-01T17:34:07-07:00

An interview by Monica Lenches and Claudia Rucker for Hope Ranch Living Dr. Katrina Rogers and I first met in a professional setting, and while our conversation was primarily focused on all things professional, there was a strong undercurrent of kindness and authenticity in everything she spoke about. Over the years, I have grown to admire and deeply respect her dedication to social and environmental change and the meaningful and effective ways in which she engages with our community and beyond as President of Fielding Graduate University. Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. By way of a short introduction, Katrina’s [...]

Deeply Rooted in Our Community: An interview with Dr. Katrina Rogers, President of Fielding Graduate University2023-06-01T17:34:07-07:00

Fielding Provost Wendi Williams Selected as Keynote Speaker for APA 2023

2023-07-27T08:01:37-07:00

The American Psychological Association (APA) selected Fielding Provost and Senior Vice President Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., as a keynote speaker for the annual APA 2023 conference. The event will take place from August 3rd to the 5th in Washington D.C., with keynote presentations also being live-streamed. Provost Williams will be speaking on the main stage in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Friday, August 4th, at 2 pm Eastern. Friday, August 4 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. ET WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, LEVEL 3, BALLROOM A AND B/ MAIN STAGE LIVESTREAM (Virtual Experience tickets available here) APA keynote speakers [...]

Fielding Provost Wendi Williams Selected as Keynote Speaker for APA 20232023-07-27T08:01:37-07:00

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