College News Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Padres Unidos –Chapman University College of Educational Studies: A Partnership That Moves Mountains!

January 27, 2014 by Ky E. Kugler, EdD, ATC – Senior Associate Dean | College News

Padres Unidos hosted the Orange County Padres Unidos Partner Appreciation Event and awarded for the first time “Partner of the Year” to Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D., the dean of Chapman’s College of Educational Studies. In 2011, Chapman’s College of Educational Studies and the Office of Extended Education provided training to Padres Unidos volunteers through a Community Workers certification program. The program included comprehensive modules dealing with education, health, faith, and parenting.

The Latest and Youngest donor to the CES – Michael Sallinger

January 13, 2014 by College of Educational Studies | News

The Kathleen Muth Reading Center had an unexpected gift from an unexpected source this past December 2013. Michael Sallinger, a current student in the tutoring program has been honored as our youngest KMRC donor for his generous gift of ninety-five dollars to the Reading Center.

22nd Annual Children’s Book Illustration Show at Chemers Gallery is a success!

December 13, 2013 by Margie McCoy, Assistant to Dean Cardinal | News

The 22nd Annual Children’s Book Illustrators’ Show and Signing at Chemers Gallery in Tustin went off without a hitch. The donation received from this event will support literacy programs in the College of Educational Studies. The original art is incredible, colorful and many are framed whimsically and coordinated just right to match the art.

Little Saigon Provides Big Lessons

December 13, 2013 by Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student | College News

Rachel Chan, School Counseling , visited the Nguio-Viet Daily Newspaper and the Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance to learn more about Asian cultural characteristics as protective and risk factors in mental health. The goal was to consider best practices in counseling for this population.

The Center For Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Reopening

November 11, 2013 by Ky Kugler, CES Senior Associate Dean | College News

It is with great pleasure that we announce the expansion and relocation of The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders from Orange, CA to 2500 Red Hill Avenue in Santa Ana, CA. as of October 24th, 2013 in a newly designed and renovated 21,000 square feet building.

Education, a global endeavor!

October 22, 2013 by Marisol Rexach | News

By Marisol Rexach. This past week I had the amazing opportunity to meet other educators who embody a strong commitment to education. Monday afforded me the privilege of sharing my experiences as a bilingual teacher in the United States. The educators from the Netherlands were curious about our system of education. They appreciated the practical strategies offered and were excited about putting the new information to use in their pre-school classrooms and teacher professional development offerings.

How do we know if we are making a difference?

October 15, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

The CES faculty and staff are neither interested in simple compliance to standards nor the mere graduation of countless students. The faculty and staff demand a meaningful and purposeful environment that supports our graduates to obtain the finest positions in order to have an immediate impact in realizing our mission of “Changing Education,

Dr. Rodolfo D. Torres joins the College of Educational Studies as a Visiting Scholar

October 14, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | College News

Dr. Rodolfo D. Torres joins the College of Educational Studies as a CES Visiting Scholar for the fall 13 semester. He is author and editor of 15 books, including Latino Metropolis and Savage State: Welfare Capitalism and Inequality.

Dr. Pattie Dillon Sobczak leaving Chapman University after 19 years

October 2, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

After 19 years at Chapman University, our friend and colleague Dr. Pattie Dillon Sobczak will be leaving Orange County for the East Coast. While completing her MLIS degree at University College, Pattie was a library intern, and then transitioned to working as a Librarian, Academic Advisor, Campus Director, and Interim Dean

College of Educational Studies Invites Distinguished Critical Pedagogy Scholars

September 20, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Sept 28, 3-6pm. Dr. Peter McLaren, Dr. Shirley Steinberg, and Dr. Tom Wilson will present their perspectives on “What Difference Does Critical Pedagogy Make?” All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend this event with a reception following at the library for a formal

The Ph.D. in Education Program Continues to Build Momentum

September 19, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

Now in its 7th year the Ph.D. in Education faculty continues to prepare future educational and community leaders to help shape a better world. The program admits students into one of four major areas of study: Cultural and Curricular Studies, Disability Studies, Leadership Studies, and School Psychology. A minor emphasis of study is also possible. The program is built on several key principles, including, a supportive cohort model environment, personalized faculty mentoring, rigorous foundational and research methods coursework.

CES Faculty, Students and Administration Stand and Deliver

September 19, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

CES Faculty, Students and Administration Stand and Deliver – The 2012 – 13 academic year seems to be the year for the CES to stand and deliver. As our mission states, “Guided by our values, vision, and guiding principles, the CES commits to develop critical scholarship and skillful leadership that inspires and respects individuals, serves communities, strengthens diversity, and ensures a just society,” the CES once again reaffirmed its position at last April’s AERA meeting in San Francisco, CA. (Read More)