Attallah College’s Ph.D. in Education Student, Mirvais Mir Aminy, Earns Prestigious Health Policy Scholars Fellowship
Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to announce that one of its very own, Mirvais “Mir” Aminy, a Ph.D. in Education student, has secured a spot in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Scholars Fellowship program. Among thousands of applicants, only 40 were selected this year as Healthy Policy Research Scholars (HPRS). Dr.
Attallah College Professor Amy Jane Griffiths Co-Authors Essential Guide for School-Based Psychological Service Providers
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
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Putting the Spotlight on Performing Arts Careers
At Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA), students with a passion for performance – whether it’s theatre, dance or music – can hone their skills within a supportive and creative environment, learn under the mentorship of experienced, professional faculty members and take advantage of abundant opportunities to perform on stage.
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Chapman’s Thompson Policy Institute on Disability Receives $2.5 Million Gift to Advance Inclusive Education
A $2.5 million gift from longtime donors Bill and Nancy Thompson to Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute (TPI) on Disability in the Attallah College of Educational Studies will make a tangible and transformative impact on the lives of California’s students. TPI works alongside the disability community to develop and improve equitable, accessible and nurturing learning and community environments for
Introducing Our 2023-24 New Faculty Members at Chapman University's Attallah College of Educational Studies
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 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
Become a Teacher of Teachers
Candidates and graduates of Chapman University’s Ph.D. in education program all joined the program to impact the lives of students. Beyond that, their reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. are very personal for each of them. “We look for someone who is not doing it for three letters after their name,” says Keith Howard, associate dean for academic affairs at
Attallah College Awarded $249K Grant to Enhance Special Education Programs
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies has been awarded a $249,106 planning grant to develop a new Special Education teacher preparation pathway. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s (CTC) grant program aims to develop four-year integrated teacher preparation programs, targeting areas of recognized teacher shortages, through bachelor’s degree programs that contain a teaching credential.
Chapman University Dean of Attallah College Earns National Impact Academy Fellowship Through Deans for Impact
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to announce that Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller has been named an Impact Academy Fellow by the national nonprofit organization, Deans for Impact (DFI). Dean Miller joins a respected group of educational leaders recognized for their deep commitment to transforming and improving teacher preparation. Educator preparation programs
Attallah College Faculty New Research Funded by Solutions Grants Competition
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
Backpack/School Supplies Drive at Attallah College for Project Hope Alliance
Attallah College is proudly hosting a Backpack/School Supplies Drive in Reeves Hall. We are joining CHOC’s program in a unified show of support for local children served by Project Hope Alliance, an organization ardently dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness, one child at a time. Our collective efforts can help 300 youth experiencing homelessness
Message from the Dean
As Dean of the Attallah College of Educational Studies, a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, I affirm today’s AACTE statement that highlights the importance of building a diverse and representative education workforce to serve America’s school children, the majority of whom identify as students of color, and the role of universities in