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Fielding Welcomes Dr. Rosa Cho to the Human and Organizational Development Faculty

2023-07-28T11:26:25-07:00

Rosa Cho, Ph.D. On July 10th, the Human and Organizational Development (HOD) Fielding community welcomed our newest faculty member, Dr. Rosa Cho. Rosa is a multi-faceted professional with experience in human rights and socioeconomic justice advocacy. She draws from a background of successful research and coalition work with diverse stakeholders, including grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and policy-thinkers. Dr. Cho earned her Ph.D. in Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work and her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Services for Immigrants and Refugees from Columbia University. Originally from California, Rosa has [...]

Fielding Welcomes Dr. Rosa Cho to the Human and Organizational Development Faculty2023-07-28T11:26:25-07:00

50 Actions for Global Social/Ecological Justice Service Year: Social Impact Day

2023-08-18T08:23:26-07:00

[Editor's note: This story is part of Fielding’s Global Ecological and Social Justice Service Year in 2023, as designated by the President’s Sustainability Advisory Council. Learn more here.] Social Impact Day on Jan. 13, 2023, was a one-day, hands-on collaboration of eight Fielding Organizational Development and Leadership program students, alums, and faculty members. The group worked with Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF), a local nonprofit organization, on a strategic project.   This Fielding group of emerging and seasoned OD professionals learned to apply their knowledge to new situations, projects, and contexts. They helped the VCCF with a direct scholarship program that [...]

50 Actions for Global Social/Ecological Justice Service Year: Social Impact Day2023-08-18T08:23:26-07:00

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

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