Environmental Education for Adult Learners: Nature is Doing its Part to Restore Itself, Now Let Us Do Ours

2022-05-12T19:14:59-07:00

This essay first appeared in The EvoLLLution®, an online newspaper for higher education: https://bit.ly/3LabagTGlen Canyon, a ghostly presence in southern Utah under Lake Powell for almost 60 years, is now re-emerging. The canyon’s return is a consequence of the decades-old drought that is also affecting water levels elsewhere across the American Southwest. As Lake Powell’s water level continues to plummet, native plant species and waterfalls have awakened from a watery slumber. Scientists are eagerly studying Glen Canyon’s seemingly swift recovery, as it is just one example of nature’s resilience. Since the pandemic, and as people sheltered at home, that resiliency has [...]

Environmental Education for Adult Learners: Nature is Doing its Part to Restore Itself, Now Let Us Do Ours2022-05-12T19:14:59-07:00

Earth Day Reflections from the Ventura Botanical Gardens

2022-05-12T19:15:13-07:00

by Tracy N. Long, Ph.D. Over the last two years, more people have discovered what many already knew, the healing power of experiencing nature in beautiful outdoor spaces. We were encouraged to go outside, breath fresh air, and get some exercise during the pandemic. We heard that enjoying the natural world was good for our physical and psychological health. This was not news for some of us who are lucky enough to spend most of our time outdoors. Hoodia As the administrative director of the Ventura Botanical Gardens, I am keenly aware of how beneficial a visit to [...]

Earth Day Reflections from the Ventura Botanical Gardens2022-05-12T19:15:13-07:00

Alum Tony Byers, Ph.D., appointed Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer

2025-02-25T11:35:20-08:00

Tony Byers, Ph.D. FIELDING STAR ALUMNI ALERT: Tony Byers, Ph.D., is appointed as Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Spenser Stuart, a consulting firm that helps leaders, teams, and organizations. In the press release about his appointment, Dr. Byers says: “Elevating the outcomes of diversity, equity, and inclusion to one of the most important business imperatives of our time is my passion.” Dr. Byers is a 2006 graduate of Fielding’s Human and Organizational Development Program. His dissertation is “Building Support for Diversity Programs among Senior Management in Organizations.” He also authored The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion: How Diversity [...]

Alum Tony Byers, Ph.D., appointed Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer2025-02-25T11:35:20-08:00

Is Being an Ally Enough?

2025-02-25T11:49:35-08:00

By Fielding alum Theresa Southam, Ph.D. (HOD’20) Awareness of inequities in this world continues to grow. Following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s responses to the 94 calls for action amass in Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to longstanding health inequities in the United States. The murder of George Floyd has made many reflect on the complicit nature of bystanders and systemic racism. It is difficult to ignore one’s role in colonization, inequity, and racism. To change, academics and non-academics may embrace the role of ally. Being an ally involves awareness of the horrific histories that have led to systemic [...]

Is Being an Ally Enough?2025-02-25T11:49:35-08:00

Peter Whitehouse, MD, PhD, Receives Creative Longevity and Wisdom Award

2022-01-27T19:30:37-08:00

Contributions to visionary leadership in positive aging recognized The 2021 Fielding Creative Longevity and Wisdom Outstanding Scholar-Practitioner Award is presented to Peter Whitehouse, MD, Ph.D., for his contributions to visionary leadership in positive aging. Peter Whitehouse, MD, Ph.D. Dr. Whitehouse’s accomplishments include the establishment of The Intergenerational School, a unique public multi-age community school co-founded with his wife, Catherine. His fields of endeavor include cognitive/brain health, integrated health care, intergenerational learning, interprofessional practice, deep bioethics, organizational aesthetics, narrative epistemology, transmedia performance arts, civilization transformation, and play. He leads the InterHub in the Presencing Institute (MIT) and was [...]

Peter Whitehouse, MD, PhD, Receives Creative Longevity and Wisdom Award2022-01-27T19:30:37-08:00

Joy Don Baker, Ph.D., RN-BC, named a Fellow of the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN).

2021-12-03T21:30:33-08:00

Joy Don Baker, Ph.D., RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, FAORN, FAAN, was named a Fellow of the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). A Fellow of AORN is recognized as a perioperative nurse leader who has made significant contributions to the perioperative profession. Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, FAORN Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, FAORN, FAAN has been a practicing perioperative nurse for over 40 years serving in roles from staff nurse to administrative levels in hospitals across the US. She currently teaches Evidence-Based Practice in the graduate nursing program of the College of Nursing and [...]

Joy Don Baker, Ph.D., RN-BC, named a Fellow of the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN).2021-12-03T21:30:33-08:00

Fielding Doctoral Student, Donna Richemond Appointed Montgomery County’s New Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2021-12-01T23:28:57-08:00

Donna L. Richemond, MA Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, appointed Donna Richemond as its inaugural Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Richemond has more than twenty years of experience in leadership roles in higher education and community positions. She is the first person to assume this new role with Montgomery County. The position was established to lead efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for County employees and residents. In reflecting on the new Chief of DEI position, Ms. Richemond wrote, "All the work I have done to this point has led me to this position - my [...]

Fielding Doctoral Student, Donna Richemond Appointed Montgomery County’s New Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion2021-12-01T23:28:57-08:00

Association for Talent Development International Conference & Expo – Salt Lake City, Utah

2025-02-25T11:30:41-08:00

Association for Talent Development International Conference & Expo - Salt Lake City, Utah August 29-September 1, 2021 Fielding Graduate University’s Associate Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Alma Boutin-Martinez Ph.D., provided a closing keynote presentation with Laurie E. Korte Ph.D., and Anthony Valdez MAEd from Learning Pool, on Fielding’s Master’s in Organization Development and Leadership program (MA-OD&L) on September 1st at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference in Salt Lake City.The following is an interview with Associate Provost Boutin-Martinez about the event.What can you tell us about the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference? Associate Provost Boutin-Martinez Ph.D., provided [...]

Association for Talent Development International Conference & Expo – Salt Lake City, Utah2025-02-25T11:30:41-08:00

Ruth Weiss, the Beat Goddess Documentary

2025-02-25T11:36:27-08:00

In a life that has spanned 92 creative years, ruth weiss is one of the most influential writers of the Beat Generation who revolutionized and empowered the world of poetry. Elisabeth P. Montgomery, Ph.D., Fielding Alum - Class of 2006 Greetings, Fielding friends and alumni! I want to share the gratifying success of producing a documentary about my friend, poet ruth weiss. I met ruth in 2008 at a fundraiser for the Beat Museum in San Francisco's North Beach community, across the street from Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s famous City Lights Bookstore a hub of the Free Speech [...]

Ruth Weiss, the Beat Goddess Documentary2025-02-25T11:36:27-08:00

New Special Edition of the Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship Features Military Connected Scholars.

2021-10-07T17:22:14-07:00

New Special Edition of the Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship (JCES) inspired by Fielding features work by–and about–military connected scholars. Fielding alumnus Dr. Bart Buechner credits the Fielding Veterans Connections group, and the Fielding Graduate University Press monograph, as inspirations for a newly released journal edition that highlights collaborative with, about, and for emerging scholars with connections to the military and veterans communities. Bart served as co-editor of the project, which spanned three years. Dr. Barton Buechner According to Dr. Buechner, “Working with Dr. Jean-Pierre Isbouts and Dr. Miguel Guilarte on Monograph 8, Veteran and Family [...]

New Special Edition of the Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship Features Military Connected Scholars.2021-10-07T17:22:14-07:00

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