Faculty News Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College Professor Amy Jane Griffiths Co-Authors Essential Guide for School-Based Psychological Service Providers

November 28, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Attallah College’s own Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths, along with a team of distinguished psychologists and educators, has co-authored a groundbreaking book titled “Psychology in the Schools.” This comprehensive guide is poised to become an essential resource for psychological service providers working in educational settings. “Psychology in the Schools” delves into the diverse and complex roles

Introducing Our 2023-24 New Faculty Members at Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies

October 3, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Attallah College of Educational Studies is proud to expand our faculty in multiple disciplines. With the beginning of our 2023-24 academic year, we are thrilled to introduce a group of accomplished scholars and passionate educators joining our faculty in new or revised roles. Each brings a variety of experiences and perspectives, ready to contribute to

Thompson Policy Institute on Disability Leads the National DEI Discussion with the 2023 Summit on Disability and Inclusion, Putting Disability at the Forefront The eighth annual summit included a powerful examination of belonging and disability in K-12 school environments, with keynote speaker, Shelley Moore, Ph.D.

September 19, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) garnered immense interest for its 2023 Summit on Disability and Inclusion. The annual event gathered 600 registered participants — including education faculty, teachers, medical professionals, business leaders, service providers, families, and self-advocates — all eager to engage in this crucial discussion. The eighth annual cornerstone event organized by

Attallah College Faculty New Research Funded by Solutions Grants Competition Celebrating the Success of Our 2023-24 Solutions Grants Recipients

July 11, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Three esteemed faculty members from the Attallah College of Educational Studies have recently garnered recognition as principal and co-principal investigators for community-focused research projects totaling over $19,000. Funding for these projects was awarded from the second annual Attallah College Solutions Grants competition. In keeping with Attallah College’s five-year strategic plan, the Solutions Grants initiative encourages

Attallah College Shines at 2023 AERA Conference Chapman University's Attallah College Excels with 21 Presentations and 4 Awards at AERA Conference

May 1, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University is proud to have been strongly represented in the prestigious 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies’ faculty, staff, and alumni showcased its expertise in 36 meetings, panels, and paper and poster presentations during the conference. Furthermore, faculty and staff members earned recognition through four awards presented

Attallah College’s Dr. Stephany Cuevas Receives the Early Career Award for her First Book at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s “Book of the Year” Ceremony

April 5, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Dr. Stephany Cuevas, an assistant professor in the Integrated Educational Studies (IES) program at Attallah College of Educational Studies, received the “Early Career Award” for her first book, “Apoyo Sacrificial, Sacrificial Support: How Undocumented Latinx Parents Get Their Children to College.” The award was presented at the 18th annual American Association of Hispanics in Higher

2023-2024 Attallah College Faculty Promotions

April 3, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

The Provost’s Office shared its annual update of faculty tenure and/or promotions, and we’re thrilled to acknowledge three Attallah College faculty members in this announcement. The following faculty colleagues have been reviewed by their peers and administrators and have been awarded tenure and/or promotion effective at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year. Please join

Attallah College’s Dr. Quaylan Allen Honored at Chapman’s Inaugural MLK Community Award Reception

January 26, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College’s Great Success at the California Association of School Psychologists Conference

January 4, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman is honored to have been involved with the annual California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) conference. Attallah College of Educational Studies was represented in 13 total activities. Dr. Brianna Meshke McLay, an Attallah College Ed.S. and Ph.D. alum, was presented the Michael Goodman award at the CASP convention for research associated with her dissertation,

Attallah College Professor’s New Book Shares Research on the Impact of Family Engagement on a Student’s Success Dr. Stephany Cuevas releases her second book titled, “Everyone Wins!: The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships and Implications for Practice."

December 12, 2022 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Dr. Stephany Cuevas, an Assistant Professor of Education in the Integrated Educational Studies (IES) program, releases her second book, “Everyone Wins!: The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships and Implications for Practice.” Ramping up from a research project that began in 2019 during her time at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Cuevas and her colleagues put