In the first summer of COVID, Pepperdine reorganized Student Affairs. Ashley Mowreader describes the how and why behind the University’s decision.
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‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp
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
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
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
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
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.
One-Man-Run Nonprofit Provides Opportunity for Thousands
An organization operating out of a trailer in the Malibu Public Library’s parking lot connects workers with critical job opportunities.
Students Define Service at Step Forward Day
Over 1,200 Pepperdine students volunteered to help out the local community for a day of service.
Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike
Pepperdine’s Jumpstart program faces setbacks after the Woolsey Fire and Los Angeles teacher strike
Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Pepperdine Volunteer Center kicks of the 30th anniversary of Step Forward Day with a new service opportunity: Feed My Starving Children