Fielding Recognizes Melissa Garcia for Academic Excellence and Community Leadership

2024-06-04T07:37:02-07:00

Melissa Garcia Melissa Garcia, a dedicated Ph.D. student in Organizational Development and Change at the School of Leadership Studies, received two prestigious Fielding scholarships. Melissa has been awarded the Janet Garufis Endowed Scholarship in Leadership and the Montecito Bank & Trust Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to community service. Melissa's journey in education exemplifies her passion for making a difference in the Santa Barbara community. With a schoolteacher background, she is now advancing her career as an education administrator, currently serving as Coordinator for Language Education Services at the Santa Barbara County Education [...]

Fielding Recognizes Melissa Garcia for Academic Excellence and Community Leadership2024-06-04T07:37:02-07:00

Fielding Attends National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) 2024

2024-05-29T04:52:30-07:00

Fielding at NISOD 2024 in Austin, Texas! Fielding was well represented at this past weekend's International NISOD 2024 Conference. The Fielding coalition was led by Dr. Barbara Mink, Program Director in the School of Leadership Studies (SLS), and Dr. Ed Leach, SLS Associate Faculty Member and Executive Director of the National Insititute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Also in attendance were Fielding students and alumni, including Tara Pearce, EdD student, and Joyce Langenegger, Fielding alumni. Dr. Langenegger is the current Executive Director of Academic Success at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence [...]

Fielding Attends National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) 20242024-05-29T04:52:30-07:00

Qualitative Research from Start to Finish In-Person Seminar in Santa Barbara, California

2024-04-23T11:58:40-07:00

Fielding Graduate University’s School for Leadership Studies (SLS) organized a Research and Practice session, “Qualitative Research from Start to Finish” which took place April 11 - 13, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California.  Fourteen PhD and EdD students came from around the country and Canada to move their dissertation topic and research ahead.  Led by Human and Organization Development (HOD) faculty, Patrice Rosenthal, Fred Steier and Annabelle Nelson, joined by Valerie Bentz, Rich Appelbaum and Keith Melville, topics ranged from the research topic, research question, the literature review, qualitative interviewing, and qualitative research methods. Students from the first term to [...]

Qualitative Research from Start to Finish In-Person Seminar in Santa Barbara, California2024-04-23T11:58:40-07:00

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

My First TQR Conference Presentation

2024-03-13T16:27:53-07:00

Doctoral students Iris Nafshi and Denise Dziwak and their faculty mentor Annabelle Nelson presented at the TQR 15th Annual Conference Qualitative Inquiry; Access Denied?, February 29-March 1, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  by doctoral student Denise Dwizak Iris Nafshi, Denise Dziwak and Annabelle Nelson presented at the TQR 15th Annual Conference February 29-March 1, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Just recently, I had the privilege of presenting my doctoral research at the TQR Conference at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The experience was nothing short of transformative, marking my first official foray into the academic [...]

My First TQR Conference Presentation2024-03-13T16:27:53-07:00

Visiting Scholar Dr. Perry Reed Joins Media Psychology Research Group

2023-11-14T08:07:31-08:00

Perry Reed, Ph.D. Visiting scholar Perry Reed, Ph.D., has joined Fielding's Media Psychology Research Group. Dr. Reed is a media psychologist driven to help people and organizations leverage media and technology effectively. He earned his MA and PhD in media psychology from Fielding Graduate University, conducting his dissertation research on the intersections of artificial intelligence, human creativity, and the science of storytelling. He also holds a BS in cognitive science from UCLA. As a Visiting Scholar at Fielding Graduate University, Perry will work alongside faculty to lead the media psychology virtual research lab. Perry will mentor graduate students, conduct research, [...]

Visiting Scholar Dr. Perry Reed Joins Media Psychology Research Group2023-11-14T08:07:31-08:00

Drs. Andrews and Tuma Present at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Actuaries

2023-11-02T17:07:44-07:00

Nov. 13-14, 2023 • Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Envision Tomorrow, the American Academy of Actuaries Annual Meeting brings actuaries, policymakers, and thought leaders together to discuss today’s top issues while enjoying the sights of the nation’s capital. This event provides a platform for actuaries interested in learning more about public policy and professionalism to explore these issues and to engage directly with policymakers, regulators, and experts. Fielding Alumna Dr. Dorothy Andrews and Fielding faculty Dr. Regina Tuma will be part of a panel on Shedding Light on Hidden Bias in Big Data and Algorithms at the 2023 Annual Meeting [...]

Drs. Andrews and Tuma Present at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Actuaries2023-11-02T17:07:44-07:00

Michele LaFleur Leaver Selected as a Best Reviewer Award Winner for AOM 2023

2023-10-27T08:54:42-07:00

Michele LaFleur Leaver, MS, MBA, MS, MA Fielding doctoral student Michele LaFleur Leaver was selected as a Best Reviewer Award Winner for the Academy of Management (AOM) Entrepreneurship Division 2023 program.In any scholarly endeavor, the role of a rigorous and constructive reviewer is often understated, yet it is essential for the advancement of research and scholarship. — Rachida Justo, Ph.D., 2023 Program Chair for the Entrepreneurship Division of AOMAccording to the 2023 Program Chair, Dr. Rachida Justo, the AOM Entrepreneurship Division is one of the largest in the Academy with more than 1,000 papers, symposia, and Professional Development Workshop (PDW) [...]

Michele LaFleur Leaver Selected as a Best Reviewer Award Winner for AOM 20232023-10-27T08:54:42-07:00

Fielding Alum Gisela Wendling Promoted to CEO of Grove Consultants International

2023-10-17T11:14:28-07:00

School of Leadership Studies Alum Promoted to CEO Dr. Gisela Wendling, Ph.D., (2005) was promoted to CEO of Grove Consultants International, one of the leading OD consulting firms in the world. Founded in 1977 by David Sibbet, The Grove Consultants International helps organizations, teams, and individuals envision and achieve change. They were among the first in the field of organization development to use visual techniques and tools in their work. With roots in visual facilitation, over several decades they have broadened their offerings to include team effectiveness, strategic planning, organization change, and communication design. They guide their clients through immersive and interactive processes. [...]

Fielding Alum Gisela Wendling Promoted to CEO of Grove Consultants International2023-10-17T11:14:28-07:00

Fielding Reception at ILA 2023 Vancouver, Canada

2023-10-20T11:27:39-07:00

Join Us for a Night of Connection and Celebration at the Fielding Reception - ILA 2023 Vancouver!  Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Time: 07:30 pm PDT to 08:30 pm PDT Location: Century Plaza Hotel, 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada The Office of Alumni Relations is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated Fielding Reception, a memorable evening of camaraderie and engagement during the ILA 2023 conference in Vancouver. This event promises to be a highlight of the conference, bringing together scholars, educators, and learners from around the world for an unforgettable gathering. Connect [...]

Fielding Reception at ILA 2023 Vancouver, Canada2023-10-20T11:27:39-07:00

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