EdD Leadership for Change Program Welcomes New Director: Catharine Penfold Navarro, Ph.D.

2025-01-07T08:20:25-08:00

Dr. Cathy Navarro Fielding Graduate University is delighted to announce Dr. Catharine Penfold Navarro as the new Program Director of the Ed.D. Leadership for Change Program. A transformational higher-education leader, Dr. Penfold Navarro brings a wealth of experience, an impressive academic background, and a passion for equity-driven leadership to Fielding’s distinguished program. Dean of Faculty Kathy Geller, Ph.D., said about the appointment: “It is my pleasure to announce Dr. Penfold Navarro as the ELC Program Director. Cathy’s promotion to the Program Director role recognizes her leadership role in redesigning the EdD Program and her work with students and colleagues. [...]

EdD Leadership for Change Program Welcomes New Director: Catharine Penfold Navarro, Ph.D.2025-01-07T08:20:25-08:00

Celebrating the Legacy of Marie Fielder: Webinar Presentation by Fielder Fellows 

2025-01-03T11:48:35-08:00

The Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education invites you to an inspiring webinar honoring the legacy of Dr. Marie Fielder, a pioneer in educational equity and social justice. This event will feature Fielder Center Fellows, including students and alumni, who are leading impactful initiatives in their fields. These speakers are true change agents driving impactful initiatives that reflect Dr. Fielder’s commitment to democracy, leadership, and educational equity. Date: January 13, 2025 Time: 3–4:30 p.m. PT | 6–7:30 p.m. ET Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the next generation of leaders and innovators who are making a difference [...]

Celebrating the Legacy of Marie Fielder: Webinar Presentation by Fielder Fellows 2025-01-03T11:48:35-08:00

Fielding Community Mourns the Loss of Alumna Dianne Kipnes, Ph.D.

2024-12-30T10:47:07-08:00

Fielding Graduate University mourns the passing of Dr. Dianne Kipnes (PSY’98), a distinguished alumna and former trustee whose profound contributions left an enduring legacy within our community. Dr. Kipnes, who earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding, exemplified a lifelong commitment to the clinical psychology profession, education, and philanthropy. Her dissertation, “Cohesion and Outcome in a Short-Term Psychodynamic Loss Group,” examined measures of cohesion in short-term groups and their relationship to outcomes like depression and distress. Dr. Dianne Kipnes Dr. Kipnes’s legacy, both as a scholar and philanthropist, continues to inspire the Fielding community. During her tenure [...]

Fielding Community Mourns the Loss of Alumna Dianne Kipnes, Ph.D.2024-12-30T10:47:07-08:00

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

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

Celebrating the Legacy of Marie Fielder: Webinar Set for Jan. 13 

2024-12-05T08:40:30-08:00

Celebrating the Legacy of Marie Fielder: Webinar Set for Jan. 13 Join us on Jan. 13 for an inspiring webinar hosted by the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education. This event will feature Fielder Center Fellows, including both students and alumni, who are actively working on projects that honor the legacy of Marie Fielder, the esteemed namesake of our center. These speakers are true change agents driving impactful initiatives that reflect Dr. Fielder's commitment to democracy, leadership, and educational equity. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the next generation of leaders and innovators who are making a difference in [...]

Celebrating the Legacy of Marie Fielder: Webinar Set for Jan. 13 2024-12-05T08:40:30-08:00

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

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