The Fielding community is invited to attend the Spring 2024 Virtual Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, March 17 from 1-3 p.m. PT | 4-7 p.m. ET. Watch the livestream on Fielding’s YouTube channel here. Join us for a momentous occasion as we honor the achievements of our graduates in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and success. WATCH Graduation
Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. By: Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. The first time I stepped into the offices of Diverse Issues In Higher Education, I was with Dr. Orlando Taylor. He took me there to meet his long-time colleague and co-founder of the magazine, Dr. Bill Cox. As I listened to their wide-ranging conversation, about people they knew, or had known, and projects they worked on together, I was taken by the longevity of their connection to each other. They shared a common spirit in their separate spheres: to advance people of color through mentoring and teaching. In our [...]
Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Taylor was a person of great heart and wisdom. His remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on our community, and his loss is deeply felt. In recognition of his legacy, we are hosting an event, reflecting and celebrating Dr. Taylor's profound impact on education. At this event, we also hope to generate ideas and opportunities to carry Dr. Taylor’s legacy into the future through the work of the Marie Fielder Center and beyond. Please join us on Thursday, March 7, 2024, 4-5.30 p.m. P.T./7-8.30 p.m. ET to honor the legacy of Dr. [...]
Fielding Graduate University Giving Marathon Schedule- Pacific Time Zone Every gift received between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. is matched 1:1 by Fielding alum and Board member John Bennett, PhD, for up to $2,000. 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: Celebrating 50 Years of Change- Fielding's Giving Marathon Prize: Five random participants who donate in this time slot get "The Transformative Power of Learning" monograph, a 50th-anniversary pin, and a Fielding-branded fancy notebook. 8:00-9:00– Call Across the Globe 2024: 50 Years of Stories. Join us for an online event. To sign-up and for more details: https://www.fielding.edu/event/50-years-of-stories-call-across-the-globe-2024-giving-day/ 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Empowerment Through Giving for [...]
See the Day's Full Schedule Below Since 1974, Fielding Graduate University has been on the cutting edge of the social sciences, from its early adoption of the distributed-learning model to its focus on adult learning. On March 11, 2024, Fielding will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with the annual Call Across the Globe and our Giving Marathon. As Fielding turns 50 in 2024, past, present, and future members of our community are invited to attend Call Across the Globe 2024: 50 Years of Stories on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. ET. While scholarship [...]
2023 has been a year of tremendous change both nationally and internationally. As we move through 2024, our university’s 50th Anniversary, we will find that Fielding’s work in advancing inclusive excellence continues to transform and grow in new and innovative ways. Please join us on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 8-9.30 a.m. P.T./11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. ET, for the State of Diversity Summit. The State of Diversity Summit will offer insights into where Fielding has grown in the past two years, where we are now, and where we are headed as we face the headwinds of national and international change. The event will [...]
50 Years of Lifelong Learning at Fielding Graduate University The Transformative Power of Learning, editors Elena I. Nicklasson and Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt. Fielding University Press is proud to announce the publication of The Transformative Power of Learning (ISBN: 173-7943980), which encapsulates the essence of lifelong learning and its transformative power. This compelling publication, curated by editors Elena I. Nicklasson and Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt., is a testament to the enduring impact of Fielding Graduate University's innovative approach to adult education and its pivotal role in shaping transformative learning experiences. The monograph offers a rich tapestry of narratives that reflect [...]
Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President of Fielding Graduate University, Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., is running for the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA). For 16 years, Dr. Williams has been involved with the APA and brings extensive experience in executive leadership and governance in academic and nonprofit organizational leadership throughout her career. Leveraging her expertise in wellness in work and leadership context for diverse populations, Dr. Williams is running on a platform of Radically Well Together. From her campaign website, Dr. Williams articulates the following: “Being radically well involves applying the clarity and [...]
Orlando L. Taylor, Ph.D. It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Orlando L. Taylor, Distinguished Senior Advisor to the President of Fielding Graduate University. Dr. Taylor was a person of great heart and wisdom. His remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on our community, and his loss is deeply felt. Details regarding memorial services are available here: https://everloved.com/life-of/orlando-taylor/funeral/#62681724-57fb-433b-9b80-959df0866cbb The service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST. It will be held at the University Baptist Church, 3515 Campus Drive, College Park, MD [...]
The Fielding community is invited to join President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., for the State of the University on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET. This year’s presentation will highlight Fielding’s 50th Anniversary and continued communications about Fielding’s affiliation with Rowan Education Partners. Register for Event Learn more about the Office of the President Learn more about the Rowan Education Partners Affiliation
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