Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business & Administration (PPAA Forum 21)

Thu, October 7, 2010 2:30:08 PM
Organizational Leadership Quarterly News Update!
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Making Waves �
GSEP Holds "Children�s Outreach: Advancing Social Transformation and Learning (COASTAL) 5k/10K Walk/Run" There are 2.5 million children in Los Angeles. Many endure serious social, economic, and mental health challenges, inhibiting them from realizing their fullest potential. Join our effort to improve the lives of future generations by providing children with the resources that lead to a prosperous adulthood. A family friendly event, funds raised from the �COASTAL 5k/10k Walk/Run and Kiddie K,� presented by Comerica, will go toward preparing K-12 teachers for service in urban areas; counseling families who cannot afford it; and caring for homeless children. The event will take place January 29, 2011 at Dockweiler Beach in Los Angeles. more>
Dean Named Member of L.A. Compact Steering Committee Dr. Margaret Weber, dean of GSEP, was established as a member of the steering committee of the Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), a consortium of 11 independent, Los Angeles area-based universities, colleges, and community colleges that have joined together to support the L.A. Compact. The L.A. Compact represents a commitment of 18 Los Angeles-area institutions to support significant directional changes to better prepare students for college and sustainable jobs and careers. Participants include Antonio Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles; Ramon Cortines, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD); Eric Garcetti, president of the Los Angeles City Council; Monica Garcia, president of the board of education at LAUSD; and Andrew Benton, president of Pepperdine University. IHE�s goals include preparing high quality teachers and administrators for LAUSD classrooms, promoting their professional development, pursuing and sharing research relevant to K-12 instructional practices and curriculum, and collaborating on other initiatives. more>
Associate Dean of Education Secures 425K to Support Math Learning through Digital Media Dr. Eric Hamilton, associate dean of the Education Division, has secured a $425,000 grant from the National Science Foundation�s (NSF) National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Digital Library program. NSF is an independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government, charged with maintaining and supporting the nation�s scientific and engineering research enterprise. �Our project, �Teacher Creativity at the Intersection of Content, Student Cognition, and Digital Media,� explores a new paradigm in mathematics teacher professional development, by which we help teachers engage their own creativity in producing video content for classroom use,� said Hamilton. more>
Professors Discuss Leadership at Conference for Educators and Scholars Dr. June Schmieder-Ramirez, professor of education and academic chair of the organizational leadership program, and Dr. Farzin Madjidi, professor of leadership, will speak on "Utilizing Four Change Models as a Lens to View a Change Master for a Transforming world: Steve Jobs" at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Society of Educators and Scholars in San Antonio, Texas at 10:00 a.m. October 9. Educators and Scholars was developed by leaders in the humanities, administration, business, community affairs, education, and the social sciences. The conference selects submissions that reflect themes of scholarship, leadership, and a global mindset for the 21st century. more>
Diversity Council Addresses Undocumented Students in Education A panel on �Exceptional Students, Marginal Lives: Achievement and Civic Engagement Among Undocumented Latino Youths� was presented on September 29 in honor of Latino Heritage Month. Guest speaker Dr. William Perez, author of We ARE Americans: Undocumented Students Pursuing the American Dream, commented that �despite public investment in their education, high levels of achievement, community service, leadership experience, and a deep sense of commitment to American society, undocumented students remain without legal status, are not considered American and thus are not eligible for any type of assistance to attend college, even though over 90 percent of the students surveyed aspire to obtain a master�s degree or higher.� This program informed the audience how to help undocumented students overcome these barriers with familial, peer, and academic support. more>
In the News �
Colleague Magazine, Fall/Winter 2010: Dr. Jack Zimmerman (EDOL �08) was featured for teaching entrepreneurship to Muslim women at Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates.
Student and Alumni Updates �
Dr. Iv�n Hern�ndez-Romero (EDOC �10) published Leadership at Mexico: Characteristics of Leaders in Complex Organizations in Mexico: Exploratory Study of the Perceptions of Executives. He lives in Monterrey, Mexico.
Dr. Sandy Gilbert (IM �85) joined Accelify's California Board of Advisors. Gilbert recently retired from Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) in California. She worked as an educational professional for 39 years, spending the last 10 years as a program specialist in special education. She now joins Accelify's California Board of Advisors as part of the effort to help school districts maximize their Medi-Cal reimbursements. Accelify is one of the largest and fastest growing school-based Medicaid/Medi-Cal billing agents in the country, currently working in eight states and serving hundreds of school districts with hundreds of thousands of special education students.
Nicole Simmons-Johnson, an EDOL student, presented on literacy coaching at the 7th annual University of San Diego School of Leadership and Educational Sciences Action Research Conference in May, and at the 2nd International Conference on Education, Economy, and Society in Paris, France, in July.
Student and Alumni Resources �
NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CHANGE Today, we are facing major social and economic issues around the world. This new, 40-unit degree encourages participants to explore the root causes of these issues and develop sustainable solutions. In less than two years, students will learn to formulate strategies, implement programs, mobilize stakeholders, and develop marketing campaigns to enact change at local and global levels. The technology-blended format, with 40 percent online coursework and 60 percent face-to-face sessions, is accommodating for the working professional, and scholarships, grants, and loans are available to help finance program fees. Now accepting applications for a spring 2011 start. more>
Call Michelle Awadalla at 866-503-5467 or email michelle.awadalla@pepperdine.edu.
CAREER SERVICES Advance your career by utilizing the specialized support and resources provided by GSEP Career Services. Assistance includes career counseling, cover letter and resume review, job search guidance, and interview preparation. Career Services also hosts PepPro, an easy-to-use database listing open positions, networking events, and other tools. more>
Call Career Services at 310-568-5666 or e-mail gsep.careerservices@pepperdine.edu.
PEPPERDINE ALUMNI NETWORK (PAN) ONLINE Each year Pepperdine hosts hundreds of gatherings for the 80,000 alumni around the country. Update your e-mail address through PAN Online, the university-wide alumni directory, to ensure that you receive Waves, the monthly e-newsletter with details on these events and other benefits. Take full advantage of your Pepperdine University affiliation by joining this valuable social networking group. more>
Call Claudette LaCour at 310-568-5649 or e-mail claudette.lacour@pepperdine.edu.
Upcoming Events �
9th Annual Celebration of Excellence
October 7, 6:00 p.m. � 9:00 p.m.
Ayres Hotel, Manhattan Beach
Hosted by GSEP
Dr. Miguel Gallardo, associate professor of psychology, will introduce GSEP�s newly established Center for the Psychological Advancement of Latino Communities. The reception will be followed by a dinner program highlighting the Marco Garcia Memorial Fellowship, student scholars, and faculty award winners. Reception: complimentary; Dinner: $45. more>
To RSVP, call Vanessa Jahn at 310-568-2344 or e-mail events@pepperdine.edu.
Inaugural Dean�s Distinguished Lecture Series Event
October 20, 7:00 p.m. � 9:00 p.m.
Rave Motion Pictures Theater at the Promenade at Howard Hughes Center (across the GSEP West Los Angeles Graduate Campus)
Hosted by GSEP
Generously sponsored by Don and Dr. Susan Rice (EdD �86); member of the Pepperdine University Board of Regents and director of the GSEP Board of Visitors; the lecture series brings leading agents of change to GSEP to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leadership in communities across the world. This event will welcome Mr. Jerr Boschee, executive director of the Institute for Social Entrepreneurs and CEO of the Social Enterprise Alliance. He will speak on �The Global Rise of the Social Enterprise.� There is no charge to attend. more>
To RSVP, call Vanessa Jahn at 310-568-2344 or e-mail events@pepperdine.edu.
Wellness Fair
October 21, 11:00 a.m. � 1:00 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
Exhibits in rooms 333-334, presentations in room 339, in-office spa room 340
Hosted by Student Group Women Leading Change
Kaiser Permanente, Weight Watchers at Work, Pacific Health and Wellness, Anthem BlueCross, Optum Health (formerly Pacificare), Spectrum Clubs, Chikitik Jewelry, and the University Credit Union will showcase their products and services. Optum Health will present �Healthy Living: A Primer� from 11:30 � 12:00 p.m., and �Life Balance: Too Many Balls, Not Enough Bounce� from 12:30 � 1:00 p.m. Meet in room 333 at 12:00 p.m. to walk to Triangle Park (behind campus) for outdoor yoga. more>
To RSVP for mini-spa treatments at the in-office spa, e-mail Robin Bailey-Chen at robin.bailey-chen@pepperdine.edu.
Women's Way of Leading
November 2, 4:00 p.m. � 5:00 p.m.
Irvine Graduate Campus, Room 324
November 10, 4:00 p.m. � 5:00 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Room 498
Hosted by Student Group Women Leading Change
Guest speaker Dr. Fereshteh Amin, alumna of the doctor of education in organizational leadership and principal of the Amin Leadership Center, will discuss how individuals in multicultural situations achieve success in life and in business. Her book, Success Strategies of Iranian American Leaders, is currently in circulation in both the U.S. and Iran. more>
To RSVP, e-mail Robin Bailey-Chen at robin.bailey-chen@pepperdine.edu.
Managing Family and Stress This Holiday Season
November 18, 3:00 p.m. � 4:00 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
Hosted by Student Group Women Leading Change
Hannah Parmalee, director of the Relationship IQ Program and Family of Faith Network at the Boone Center for the Family, will lead a discussion about managing the commitments, pressures, and joys that we face each holiday season. more>
To RSVP, e-mail Robin Bailey-Chen at robin.bailey-chen@pepperdine.edu.
Systems Thinking and Crisis Management
January 13, 2011, 4:30 � 6:30 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
Hosted by EDOL
Dr. Ian Mitroff, president and founder of Mitroff Crisis Management, a private consulting firm based in Oakland, California, will present. He has published over 350 articles and 27 books, including Dirty Rotten Strategies: How We Trick Ourselves and Others into Solving the Wrong Problems Precisely, Why Some Companies Emerge Stronger and Better from a Crisis, and A Spiritual Audit of Corporate America. Mitroff specializes in crisis prevention, strategic planning, and the design of ethical work environments.
To RSVP, e-mail Dr. June Schmieder-Ramirez at june.schmieder@pepperdine.edu.
3rd Annual Career Week
January 24 � Friday, January 28, 2011
Times and Locations: TBA
Hosted by Career Services
This campus-wide initiative is designed to assist students and alumni with career planning. Career Services will hold workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and job search and networking strategies. Alumni in a variety of fields will impart valuable advice, as well as tips on how to maximize your success at the Spring Career Fairs (WLA, February 11 and Irvine, February 22). more>
If you are interested in being a guest speaker or recruiting students/alumni at our Spring Career Fairs, contact Yas Djadali at 310-568-5666 or yas.djadali@pepperdine.edu.
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