Alums Wanda Whiteside, Ed.D., and Kathy Bell, Ph.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award

2024-04-16T12:40:12-07:00

Two alums have been awarded the prestigious Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award for their scholarship and practice. Wanda Whiteside, Ed.D. (Leadership for Change, ‘23) and Kathy Bell, Ph.D. (Human Development, ‘23) will advance their work in their respective fields in 2024-2026.  Dr. Whiteside is the founder and Artistic Producing Director of Live Garra Theatre in Montgomery County, Maryland. Through this award, she will partner with Montgomery College, Maryland’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center to conduct an ongoing workshop series that incorporates Playback Theatre, an exercise that invites the audience to participate in the creation of improvised scenes focused [...]

Alums Wanda Whiteside, Ed.D., and Kathy Bell, Ph.D., Receive Dianne Kipnes Social Innovation Award2024-04-16T12:40:12-07:00

The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice

2024-04-19T10:10:09-07:00

The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice Higher Education Leadership Panel Discussion Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:00 – 9:00 AM Los Angeles | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM New York April is National Community College Month. Join us for an insightful discussion on the pivotal role community colleges play in advancing social justice and economic equity. This event will bring together community college leaders to explore the unique contributions of community colleges in addressing systemic inequalities and promoting access to higher education. Through an engaging panel discussion, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of [...]

The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice2024-04-19T10:10:09-07:00

Fielding Appoints Dr. Katherine McGraw as Director of the Marie Fielder Center

2024-04-02T09:00:10-07:00

Fielding is proud to announce that Katherine McGraw, Ph.D., is now the Director of the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education. The Marie Fielder Center encourages research that addresses today’s educational and social problems. Dr. McGraw takes over the role after the passing of Dr. Orlando L. Taylor earlier this year. As a long-term mentee and colleague of Dr. Taylor, Dr. McGraw is honored to take on this role, in addition to her current role of Associate Provost of Research, Extramural Funding, and Faculty Development. Drs. Orlando Taylor and Katie McGraw “This appointment is so significant [...]

Fielding Appoints Dr. Katherine McGraw as Director of the Marie Fielder Center2024-04-02T09:00:10-07:00

The National Diversity Collaborative Certificate Program at Fielding

2024-03-28T12:17:59-07:00

The National Diversity Collaborative, Inc., is partnering with Fielding's Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) to offer the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEI&A) Ambassador Certificate training. Dr. Bill White William White, EdD (2001), Fielding alum and CEO of the Collaborative shared: “Building on Fielding’s scholar-practitioner model, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Certificate Program connects scholarly knowledge with practical application to support working professionals in the advancement of their DEI&A skills. Through our partnership with Fielding’s Institute for Social Innovation, we expect to produce 5,000 quality diversity professionals nationwide in five years.” The Collaborative serves organizations and leaders [...]

The National Diversity Collaborative Certificate Program at Fielding2024-03-28T12:17:59-07:00

Black Student Association Hosting Diversity Speaker Series with Provost Wendi Williams, Ph.D.

2024-02-23T13:23:49-08:00

Black Student Association Hosting Diversity Speaker Series with Provost Wendi Williams, Ph.D. The Black Student Association invites the Fielding community to its Diversity Speaker Series event on March 4 from 4:30-6 p.m. PT | 7:30-9 p.m. ET. This discussion will center on balancing well-being in the academic community with Provost and Senior Vice President Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D. Provost Williams will share her refusal, recovery, and reclamation expertise. Register for Event Additionally, the Black Student Association invites all visual artists and creators from the Fielding community (students, alums, staff, faculty) to create and donate pieces of their artwork [...]

Black Student Association Hosting Diversity Speaker Series with Provost Wendi Williams, Ph.D.2024-02-23T13:23:49-08:00

Fielding to Host State of Diversity Summit on Feb 21

2024-02-12T14:35:57-08:00

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 [...]

Fielding to Host State of Diversity Summit on Feb 212024-02-12T14:35:57-08:00

The Transformative Power of Learning: 50 Years of Lifelong Learning at Fielding Graduate University

2024-01-26T07:42:45-08:00

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 [...]

The Transformative Power of Learning: 50 Years of Lifelong Learning at Fielding Graduate University2024-01-26T07:42:45-08:00

Fielding Welcomes New Vice President of University Relations Elena Nicklasson

2024-01-22T12:35:25-08:00

Fielding welcomes new Vice President of University Relations Elena Nicklasson Fielding Graduate University proudly introduces Elena Nicklasson as the newest member of its leadership team, taking on the role of Vice President of University Relations. In this pivotal year, marking the university's 50th Anniversary, Nicklasson’s appointment is integral to Fielding's strategic initiative aimed at amplifying the university's engagement and extending its impact both within the local community and on the global stage. Nicklasson, who has been with Fielding since 2017, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to social justice, nonprofit management, and strategic planning. Her responsibilities will [...]

Fielding Welcomes New Vice President of University Relations Elena Nicklasson2024-01-22T12:35:25-08:00

Dr. Barbara Mink Delivers Keynote Speech at the graduation of over 3700 graduates from the Austin Community College District

2024-01-10T10:33:30-08:00

Program Director Dr. Barbara Mink Serves as Graduation Speaker at the ACC 2023 Graduation. Fielding's EdD in Leadership for Change Program Director Dr. Barbara Mink was chosen to be the Graduation Speaker at the graduation of over 3,700 graduates from the Austin Community College District (ACC). The ACC has over 100,000 credit and non-credit students and 11 campuses. After Dr. Mink's remarks, she was called back to the podium by Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart and she was awarded a plaque with an honorary Associate of Arts Degree from the college. In addition, Chancellor Lowery-Hart announced that the college was [...]

Dr. Barbara Mink Delivers Keynote Speech at the graduation of over 3700 graduates from the Austin Community College District2024-01-10T10:33:30-08:00

A New Year Message from the President

2024-01-10T11:42:31-08:00

Dear Fielding colleagues,   Happy 2024 to each of you, and Happy 50th Anniversary year, Fielding!   An anniversary of any magnitude is a time for reflection – about how we made a contribution to a different way of graduate education and the excitement for the future. Since March 11, 1974, we have witnessed Fielding transform into what it is today – a community of scholar-practitioners changing their own lives and the world around them.    For my New Year message, please click on the link here.  I look forward to seeing many of you in person or virtually during this special year [...]

A New Year Message from the President2024-01-10T11:42:31-08:00

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