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CES Faculty members head to China for 1st International Conference on Critical Pedagogy Professor Peter McLaren is appointed as Honorary Director of the Center for Critical Pedagogy Research

October 23, 2015 by College of Educational Studies | News

The appointment of Professor Peter McLaren as Honorary Director of the Center for Critical Pedagogy Research, Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China was hailed by Chinese educational officials as a major historical event. The appointment ceremony took place at the First International Conference in Critical Pedagogy at Northeast Normal University where guest speakers

Chapman Latino Staff and Faculty Forum

October 9, 2015 by Leon Dominguez-Lukić | News

The Chapman Diversity Project is excited to support Maria Contreras, Associate Director of Admissions Systems and Operations, and Rueben Martinez, Presidential Fellow in the College of Educational Studies, in the organization of a Chapman Latino Staff and Faculty Forum. The Chapman Latino Staff and Faculty forum aims to provide support to Latino students, staff and

Counseling, school psychology students trek to Southeast Asia for conference, volunteer work

June 10, 2015 by Pamela Ezell | Student News

Last summer, 26 students from the graduate programs in counseling and school psychology at Chapman University traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia with faculty members to participate in ongoing short-term study abroad programs. In Cambodia, the Chapman delegation performed volunteer work at Grace House, a nongovernmental organization that provides educational services to

CES Makes a Clean Sweep for Teaching Professorship Awards

May 20, 2015 by College of Educational Studies | News

Dr. Brian Alter, Professor has been chosen to receive the 2015-2017 Outstanding Teaching Senior Professorship Award by the Faculty Research and Development Council and the Chancellor’s Office. The award was presented to Dr. Alters at this year’s Faculty Honors Convocation on Friday, May 15, 2015. The award comes with a $10,000 honorarium, (to be

Connecting with community members through practical education

April 7, 2015 by College of Educational Studies | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Two programs at Chapman University are working to bring social justice to the world — one neighborhood at a time. The Paulo Freire Democratic Project and Padres Unidos, programs centered at Chapman’s College of Educational Studies, provide residents in nearby neighborhoods with continuing education and training in social justice and civic involvement. Padres Unidos Padres

Can a Comic Book Change the World?

April 7, 2015 by Pamela Ezell | Attallah College of Educational Studies

On the eve of Wondercon at the nearby Anaheim Convention Center, the Paulo Freire Democratic Project, in conjunction with the College of Educational Studies, Graduate Studies and Leatherby Libraries, hosted “The Salon,” an evening of conversation on the topic, “Comics as Social Change.” Doctoral student Chandra Jenkins opened the evening asking: What is a comic

Comics as Social Change

March 30, 2015 by Chandra Jenkins | Student News

The Fellows of the Paulo Freire Democratic Project, in conjunction with the College of Educational Studies, are hosting The Salon on Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 6pm-8pm in Argyos Forum by the stage and in 119. The inaugural topic is Comics as Social Change, which will bring together creators, fans, and activists to discuss the

Victor Villasenor at CES Santa Ana Bookstore

March 30, 2015 by Anaida Colon-Muniz | News

On Saturday, March 21 st , the College of Educational Studies hosted the renowned author, Victor Villaseñor at LMdeCU its Downtown Santa Ana bookstore. The full house event brought in old and young, students and community members, as well as local authors and artists who wanted to listen to the empowering words of this

PhD Students Find Writing POWER

January 30, 2015 by Pamela Ezell | Student News

Dr. Geraldine McNenny and Dr. Dawn Hunter host writing workshops, offered under the Graduate Project on Writing and Educational Research (Grad POWER), to encourage all doctoral students and graduate students throughout the College of Educational Studies to take advantage of the writing support. In addition to writing workshops, the CES also supports the Graduate Writing Fellows Program, a peer mentoring program that allows students to work one-on-one with graduate peers in specific courses

Dr. Peter McLaren Assumes Co-Director Role with the Paulo Freire Democratic Project

December 17, 2014 by College of Educational Studies | Attallah College of Educational Studies

In 2014 Professor Peter McLaren joined Chapman’s faculty at the College of Educational Studies where he serves as Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies and as Co-Director and International Ambassador of Global Ethics and Social Justice of the Paulo Freire Democratic Project.

The College of Educational Studies formalized the Paulo Freire Democratic Project in 1996 under the directorship of Dr. Suzanne Soohoo and Dr. Tom Wilson. Establishing abiding professional and grass roots relationships with school administrators, teachers, students and community and parent organizations in the cities of Orange, Santa Ana and Anaheim, the Paulo Freire Democratic Project undertook a series of progressive initiatives influenced by the philosophy of praxis developed by legendary Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. These included organizing workshops, conferences, collaborative action research projects, and establishing democratic cultures in both formal and informal educational contexts.