Student News Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

CSD Students participate in Down Syndrome Association of Orange County’s 2013 Buddy Walk.

November 11, 2013 by Marisol Rexach, Ph.D. in Education Student | News

Annie Doan, a second year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Program participated in an exciting event recently. Fellow students from cohorts 4 and 5 volunteered at the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County’s annual Buddy Walk this past Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the Angels Stadium. As one of Down Syndrome’s Association of Orange County’s (DSAOC) lead volunteers, Annie Doan is thrilled to initiate a partnership with Chapman CSD and DSAOC. She wishes to share the day with those who were unable to attend, so she created a fun video of the event.

The Center For Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Reopening

November 11, 2013 by Ky Kugler, CES Senior Associate Dean | Student 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.

A Student’s Perspective!

October 21, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

Because of the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program, I have worked with children and adults from various socioeconomic backgrounds–from the wealthy Orange Hills to the less-fortunate Downtown Santa Ana. These experiences have taught me the importance of being flexible, persistent, and confident. Currently, I work with preschoolers and their parents, who are eager to ensure the best for their children who have speech and language delays or disorders.

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)

CES Continues to Decline NCTQ Requests

September 19, 2013 by College of Educational Studies | News

Being true to its mission, the faculty and administration of the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University in June of 2013 re-affirmed its stance to decline participation in the national review of teacher preparation proposed by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The CES believes there is no benefit from participating as it would only take valuable time, energy and resources from meeting our goal within the CES in developing the highest quality teaching professionals. (Read More)

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)