From the Director of Alumni Relations
Many organizations and boards look to volunteers to donate their “time, talent and treasure.” Successful alumni programs rely on the constituents to make all the difference, and I know Fielding’s program wouldn’t be what it is without the commitment and participation of so many generous graduates from all of our programs.

A terrific case in point comes from a “band” of energetic, creative alumni from the School of HOD who, ever since their graduations have been connected, available, and engaged in lots of ways with Fielding. They provide us with insight, leadership, financial support, constructive criticism, and encouragement throughout the year, each year, because of their belief in Fielding and their personal needs to remain a part of what the Fielding experience brought—and still offers—them.

Knowing that their school, HOD, was approaching its 25th anniversary in 2005, “the band” came together in mid-2004 to plan their own reunion! I want to congratulate this group and all who participated on the highly successful HOD 25th Alum Reunion that took place in Santa Barbara immediately following the HOD Winter Session in January. Special appreciation goes to lead organizer Betty Downes, HOD 90, and to Walter Blanchard, faculty Don Bushnell, Madeline Finnerty, Lois Hogan, Mike McElwee, faculty Barbara Mink, Eileen Morgan, Christi Olson, Martha Sherman, Ilene Wasserman, and Rob Williams. They knew what they wanted—quality time with one another and with faculty to learn, share, question, play, collaborate and enjoy—and they made it happen, nearly entirely on their own (with some Fielding involvement!). They made a big difference for the 45 alums who gathered for 2 days—just look at the photos for proof. President Judy Kuipers, Provost Anna DiStefano, Dean Charles McClintock, and Directors Anne Kratz, DeAnne Taylor, and yours truly all had a great time participating as well.

Each academic program most likely has some needs the same as this group of HOD alumni and some needs that are different, when it comes to imagining and implementing a successful and exciting event. If you want to organize something for your program, we will join you in making it happen.

Cheri Gurse, MA
Director of Alumni Relations

First MA-CEL Graduates
Twenty-two MA-CEL graduates from Chico and Lancaster/Palmdale, California celebrated with family and friends to honor the work they accomplished during their two year degree program. Director of this master's program in the School of Educational Leadership and Change (ELC) Kathy Tiner-Sewell, PhD , told FANmail: "As collaborative educational leaders they worked together as a community of learners, supporting and encouraging one another with respect and integrity. As action researchers, they looked at real issues with real people. Now they are ready for new responsibilities - their responsibility to the scholarly world, and to the world of practice.

These graduates are ready to work collaboratively in their communities to facilitate learning and decision making, and to share their understanding of the richness and value of diversity. These MA-CEL graduates have changed lives - now they will change the system." Congratulations to the first graduates of this program: Gene Azparren, Thomas Baird, Ruth DeTro, Eleanore Fain, Susan Farris, Peggy Franken, Shirley Harper, Helen Hutzler, Nancy Jensen, Julianna Knittel, Jacqueline Lary, Johnnie Morgan, Michal Parker, Amy Riga, Lisa Stephens, Sor Thao, Marguerite Van Dame, May Vang, Cherylle Waters, Saundra Whigham, Milton Whitley, and Seng Yang.

Call for Proposals: Elizabeth Douvan Post-Doctoral Award for HOD Alumni
Libby Douvan was a beloved faculty member of the HOD program for 19 years. A feminist scholar, Libby served on 131 committees, co-facilitated the Michigan cluster of both PSY and HOD students with her friend and colleague Jody Veroff, faculty emerita, and inspired many students and faculty with her wit and intelligence. In 2001, HOD alumnae Sue Lawley, Sonya Delgado, Martha Sherman, Jodie Morrow, and Phyl Acadia and Provost Anna DiStefano honored Libby upon her retirement with the creation of this award from their donations. There have been 3 awards given out of $1000 each to recipients Janja Lalich, Cynthia Barnes, and Jodie Morrow. See the call for proposals for information about eligibility, applying for the award, and the time frame. Proposals are due by May 5, 2005, and will be announced at summer session July 23. Contact Anne Kratz, Director of Development, if you would like to make a donation to the Libby Douvan fund (akratz@fielding.edu or 805.898.2926).

Focus Magazine On Its Way
See all the news and goods about your alum friends in this newest issue! Plus the annual financial report, names of recent graduates, and profiles of these outstanding alumni: Doris Bey, ELC; John Castillo, HOD; Teri Haddad, ELC; Gus Kaufman, PSY; Janja Lalich, HOD; Evelyn Torton Beck, PSY; and Jenny Wade, HOD.

April is National Volunteer Awareness Month
A shout out to all these alumni for their good works this year, for Fielding: Don Patterson, Ruth Ackerman,Scott Wakefield, Jan Roberson, Mary Jo Shane, Dudley Tower, Jim Webber, Kathy Curran, Carol Steele, Sara Orem, Kristin Rozelle, Jan Bock, Stacey Salant, Neils Agger-Gupta, Duncan Currey, Sandra Gill, Richard Mucowski, Sarah Gilman Speer, Irvin Clark, Alan Politte, Dan Distelhorst, Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Kate Wright, Glory Dierker, Joan Kojis, Indra Mahabir, Thelma Jackson, and Sandra McCord Best. Fielding thanks you for your commitment, care, and generous gifts of time, talent and treasure!

Alum Council Annual Meeting April 27 - May 1
The 10 members of your Alum Council will meet in Santa Barbara. The agenda includes a session with the President, Provost, Deans, Advancement & Development team, and Director of Marketing & Enrollment to further explore what it means university-wide for alumni to maintain a lifelong commitment to Fielding. The council will also elect new officers, review progress on the 3 year strategic plan, conduct a phonathon for fund-raising, and establish their work plan for 2005-06.

Fund-raising Phone Calls
Stay by your phones on Thursday, April 28! The Alum Council will place calls to 100 Fielding graduates to catch up with you, give you an update about Fielding, ask for a donation and thank you for past contributions. You can make a gift now on our secure online giving page.

How to Reach Fielding's Office of Alumni Relations

CHERI GURSE, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
cgurse@fielding.edu
805.898.2938

ANNE KRATZ, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
akratz@fielding.edu
805.898.2926

FRANCES GOODROW, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
fgoodrow@fielding.edu
805.898.2951

FRANCESCA FORTUNATI, DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
ffortunati@fielding.edu
805.898.2920

FELIX ACCOUNTS
helpdesk@fielding.edu
805.898.4040

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