Assistant Professor of Communication Diana Martínez smiles for a faculty headshot for her previous position at the University of Houston in 2017. Martínez said she immediately felt welcomed by the Pepperdine community when she was hired in fall 2018 and loves her job. Photos courtesy of Diana Martínez Diana Martínez is an assistant professor of communication at … [Read more...] about Pepp Prof Profile: Communication Professor Diana Martínez Says Teaching at Pepperdine Is Her ‘Dream Job’
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The Pixel: September 14, 2020
The Pixel is Pepperdine Graphic Media’s weekly newsletter that highlights our top stories and breaks down what you need to know. Sign up to receive the Pixel in your inbox: https://forms.gle/AxrcdD4aonNrGyBH9 … [Read more...] about The Pixel: September 14, 2020
Pepperdine Community Reflects on Potential Uses of Zoom Post-Pandemic
Graphic by Ashley MowreaderWith issues like Zoom fatigue, lack of student engagement and hunger for in-person connection, many students and professors may be eager to leave Zoom or a hybrid modality behind.Professors, administrators and students said they have mixed feelings about whether virtual learning should continue to be used once in-person classes resume: some think it … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reflects on Potential Uses of Zoom Post-Pandemic
Seaver Faculty Association Releases Statement on Racial Injustice
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader The Seaver Faculty Association (SFA) released a statement on racial injustice June 22, detailing the association’s commitment to diversity and three pledged actions to create a more inclusive Pepperdine and Seaver College. "We, the Seaver Faculty Association, express our commitment to stand with the Black community and to speak out in one voice … [Read more...] about Seaver Faculty Association Releases Statement on Racial Injustice
The University Concludes CR/NC Policy Change After Extensive Deliberation
Art by Aliya EdwardsThe Seaver Dean’s office announced that students could select up to eight units to receive Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) for the spring 2020 semester, but administrators had been considering an update to policy even before instruction went remote.The Seaver Academic Council (SAC) — a committee made up of faculty, deans and representatives from each … [Read more...] about The University Concludes CR/NC Policy Change After Extensive Deliberation