Faculty News Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Donald Cardinal, Ph.D., Announces his Retirement as Dean of the College of Educational Studies

May 7, 2014 by Chancellor Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University Chancellor Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D. and College of Educational Studies announce the retirement of Dean Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D. effective at the conclusion of the 2014-15 academic year. Serving as Dean since 2002, Dr. Cardinal led the college through tremendous growth in students, faculty, programs and initiatives. While retiring as Dean, Dr. Cardinal will remain in the College of Educational Studies as a Professor of Education. A national search for a new dean will commence.

Dr. Mike Madrid’s Retirement Celebration

May 6, 2014 by Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student | Attallah College of Educational Studies

I had the honor of attending the retirement celebration for Dr. Mike Madrid yesterday, and it was a wonderful example of this. Mike has provided Chapman’s College of Educational Studies with many years of leadership and friendship and has made personal connections with students as well as faculty; he sees our hearts and recognizes potential. Many generations of teachers experienced his personal approach to the work he does

NCSE: Scientific Education in Evolution and Climate Change Is Worth Fighting For

February 19, 2014 by College of Educational Studies | Attallah College of Educational Studies

On Friday, February 7, 2014, leading activist from the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) hosted a brief panel discussion on evolution and climate change at Chapman University. The discussion of topics included the reasons why educators should continue to teach and design curriculum based on the scientific findings, and why there is so much resistance toward the teaching of these two topics.

Chapman University and Anaheim Union High School District form Science Partnership

February 14, 2014 by College of Educational Studies | News

Chapman University College of Educational Studies has formed a partnership with Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) to provide science content and teaching strategies over the next three years. A $1.4M grant secured by Dr. Frank Frisch, dual appointment with the College of Educational Studies and Schmid College of Science and Technology,

Teaching is a lifelong commitment!

February 5, 2014 by Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student | News

I am shouting from the rooftops about the upcoming On March 7, 2014 opportunity to learn from national experts on evolution and climate change. Bill Nye (the science guy!) will host this open-panel discussion, which features our very own Brian Alters, Ph.D., Director of Evolution and Education Research Center and President of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE).

A Prelude to the Evolution and Climate Change Open Forum at Chapman University

January 28, 2014 by College of Educational Studies | College News

Ann Reid and Eugenie Scott were recently interviewed from the Inquiring Minds Jan. 24, 2014’s Podcast, “Eugenie Scott & Ann Reid – The Assault on Science Education,” and discuss a series of topics including how educators can defend their rights to teach evolution, and federal and local policies regarding protecting evolution and science in the class rooms.

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.

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.

Race and Space

November 13, 2013 by Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student | Education Issues

Dr. Samura’s current research focuses on space and race, and she is engaged in two research projects.
The first project, draws on archival research and visual methodology to offer an updated framework for thinking about and understanding what it means to be Asian American in the 21st Century, and to provide greater insight into the role of higher education in individual and collective racial transformations. Her second project draws on spatial approaches to examine university-community partnerships in Southern California.

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.