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Remembering Dr. Patricia A. Oelrich
Dr. Patricia A. Oelrich It is with heavy hearts that we share that Dr. Patricia A. Oelrich passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, after a heroic 5-year battle with cancer. Dr. Oelrich’s passing is a profound loss, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her and had the opportunity to work alongside her. Dr. Oelrich was the first in her family to graduate [...]
Kathy Geller, Ph.D., and Kristine Jacquin, Ph.D., Appointed to New Dean Roles
Kathy Geller, Ph.D., and Kristine Jacquin, Ph.D., Appointed to New Dean Roles Two Fielding leaders have been appointed to new roles. Kathy D. Geller, Ph.D., Dean of Faculty Kathy Geller, Ph.D., has been appointed as Dean of the Faculty. In this role, she will provide leadership and strategic direction to support the experience of Fielding faculty across the professional life cycle, fostering a vibrant academic community that promotes [...]
Alums Celebrate the Retirement of Clinical Psychology Faculty Member Ray Hawkins, Ph.D.
After two decades of dedicated teaching and mentorship at Fielding Graduate University, Dr. Ray Hawkins, Ph.D., is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of profound impact on both students and alums. Having educated generations of clinical psychologists in Texas, Dr. Hawkins has been a pillar of the Clinical Psychology program, known for his unwavering support, wisdom, and calm demeanor. His influence has been so significant that countless alums have come [...]
Introducing Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, M.A., New Program Director/Lead for New Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Program
Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, MA Fielding welcomes Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks as the Program Lead for developing two Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Programs (Child Life & Social Work). In his role, he will oversee these Master’s Programs under the IECD umbrella and work closely with the Infant, Child, Family Mental Health and Development master's program faculty/Lead. “Throughout my career, my professional roles have centered on a theme of support [...]
Screentime as Dessert: Reclaiming Children from Device Overload
Dr. Kimberly Harrison Fielding is proud to celebrate our Clinical Psychology alum, Dr. Kimberly B. Harrison, on the release of her latest book, Screentime as Dessert: Reclaiming Children from Device Overload. In a world dominated by technology, how do you know how much is too much, what is appropriate, and when parents should require a change in technology habits? What can parents do to instill a balanced [...]
Harmonious Schools, Society Explored in Fielding University Press’ Parents and Teachers in a Changing World
A positive engagement between parents and teachers has been proven to improve student performance, but today, that relationship is increasingly under pressure from social and political tensions. Topics such as LGBTQIA+ issues, critical race theory, remote learning and book bans have made this engagement more important than ever. In response, Andrés Versage, Ed.D., a school administrator and Leadership for Change (‘23) doctoral graduate of Fielding Graduate University, addresses these [...]
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