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What Happened to Student Affairs?

March 12, 2022 by Kyle Mccabe

In the first summer of COVID, Pepperdine reorganized Student Affairs. Ashley Mowreader describes the how and why behind the University’s decision.

‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp

January 27, 2022 by Ashley Mowreader

Pepperdine reorganized the Department of Student Affairs over summer 2021. Administrators said the changes were made with operations, budget and strategic priorities in mind, but affected personnel share confusion and hurt following the changes.

Step Forward Day 2021 Brings Service to Campus

September 12, 2021 by Liza Esquibias

Like many events at Pepperdine this semester, this year’s Step Forward Day looked different from the past. With obstacles such as COVID-19 restrictions and student skepticism due to the day being led by the Hub for Spiritual Life, Pepperdine’s core mission of students uniting to provide meaningful service held steady.

Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni

May 28, 2021 by Ashley Mowreader

The Pepperdine Volunteer Center announced its closure via social media May 27, as part of a budget readjustment of the Office of Student Affairs. Students and alumni expressed shock and disappointment to the news.

The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education

February 21, 2021 by Samantha Torre

The Pepperdine Volunteer Center assesses the ways they have served the community and focuses on educating students about different types of service. Programs such as Jumpstart and Project Serve are undergoing changes due to the virtual environment.

Jumpstart Works in New Virtual Format

September 9, 2020 by Emily Morton

Jumpstart powers ahead with creative ways to engage students in the classrooms they serve. The online learning format hasn’t stopped them from getting ready for the new year.