College News Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Gains National Accreditation

September 19, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

The College of Educational Studies Communications Sciences and Disorders Program (CSD) has attained initial, full accreditation status for five years from the national Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. This critical milestone recognizes program excellence, and enables our graduates to apply for their International Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) in joining the profession of speech language pathology (READ MORE)

Communication Sciences and Disorders Lab Helps Serve Community

September 11, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | College News

By Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student The older I get, the more I am thankful for the little things in life. The fragility of life is becoming more real, and each moment is an opportunity to see how others contribute to the richness of our lives. But I wonder if I have truly

A Letter From Rueben Martinez, August 2013: Midnight in Mexico Book Presentation

August 15, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | College News

Queridos amigos y colegas, As Libreria Martinez de Chapman University approaches it’s first anniversary in October 2013, I want to thank you for your continuous support that has allowed our innovative and collaborative educational outreach efforts to SOAR! We are so proud to offer programs that enrich the brilliant young minds of our future community and global

Luis J Rodriguez among authors to visit Librería Martínez de Chapman University July 6 – August 22

July 1, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

Librería Martínez de Chapman University presents three more free author talks and book-signings this summer in the famed Santa Ana bookstore founded by Orange County cultural and literacy activist Ruebén Martínez. Visiting authors include: SATURDAY, JULY 6 at 6 p.m. – Luis J. Rodriguez is an award-winning author of 15 books in poetry, children’s literature, novels,

Upcoming Book Signing and Author Talks at Librería Martínez Bookstore

May 28, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

Librería Martínez de Chapman University, the famed Santa Ana bookstore founded by Orange County cultural and literacy activist Ruebén Martínez and now partnered with Chapman University’s College of Educational Studies, will present a series of author talks and book signings in the store in June. All events are free and open to the public, and

Official Accreditation from the International School Psychology Association

January 2, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | College News

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all back with such great news. Chapman University’s, College of Educational Studies, has won accreditation by the International School Psychology Association (ISPA) for our Ed.S./masters-level and Ph.D. programs in School Psychology. We become one of the very few to receive this honor worldwide. This accreditation is evidence

In Memory of Monte Smith – Founding Father of Athletic Training at Chapman

December 18, 2012 by College of Educational Studies | College News

In 1978, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer as an athletic trainer for the United States Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. My three week visit included rooming with another certified athletic trainer. He happened to be Monte Smith from then, Chapman College. I recall vividly seeing him drive up in his

CES School Psychology Program – International Accreditation Candidate

November 9, 2012 by College of Educational Studies | College News

Offering degrees as an educational specialist in school psychology and a pupil personnel service credential in school psychology and being approved for national accreditation by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) just wasn’t enough for the ambitious faculty of the School Psychology program within the CES. Last year, they added a new emphasis in Professional Clinical

A Letter of Appreciation for Ruebén Martinez

November 7, 2012 by College of Educational Studies | College News

This week we wanted to share a letter from two of our Doctoral students, Susan Grasse and Cheri Whitehead, to our Dean, Don Cardinal, regarding a recent event at the Santa Ana High School where they teach. They took a moment to share their admiration for the community leader, Ruebén Martinez, the CES Presidential Fellow

Bookseller, Barber and ‘Genius’ Rueben Martinez Finds New Partner

October 29, 2012 by College of Educational Studies | News

Bookseller, barber and ‘genius’ Rueben Martinez finds new partner Los Angeles Times; October 29, 2012 By Hector Tobar Rueben Martinez was a steelworker first, and then a barber, before he became the book maven he is today. Raised in Arizona, and later employed at the long-gone Bethlehem Steel plant in Maywood, he later opened up a

Chapman partners with barber-librarian

October 27, 2012 by College of Educational Studies | News

Chapman partners with barber-librarian By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Orange County Register; Published October 27, 2012 Santa Ana barber-turned-community activist Ruebén Martínez has partnered with Chapman University to open Librería Martínez de Chapman University at Broadway and Third Street. The bookstore was previously named the Librería Martínez and Art Center, which

CES Interns Work with Padres Unidos on Parenting Workshop

August 3, 2012 by College of Educational Studies | News

Padres Unidos, a Santa Ana based nonprofit recently sponsored a 12 week Spanish-language parenting workshop that resulted in a graduation celebration at Holy Family Cathedral in Orange. Word spread about the program, which gave the sixty participants a new insight into handling conflicts with their children— without resorting to anger. The program emphasized that