In a luncheon Monday at the downtown Jonathan Club, Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton unveiled an open letter to local college and university leaders. The 30-page letter was created by the National Commission on Higher Education Attainment, of which Benton is a vice chair. Benton, whose vice chair position represents all private and independent colleges and … [Read more...] about AKB presents plan of action
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Sophomores debut survey with impact
Results of the survey debuted at the Sophomore Lock-in are likely to have a significant effect on campus. Sophomores who attended the lock-in event in the Caf on Jan. 18 were asked survey questions that would provide SGA representatives with quantifiable data, which will help SGA focus its efforts to pass resolutions that are most important to the student body, Sophomore Class … [Read more...] about Sophomores debut survey with impact
IP closing in on new Shanghai director
For the first time since he helped to found the program in 2008, Chris Van Velzer will not direct the Shanghai program for the spring semester, instead passing the baton to his wife and interim director Corrie Van Velzer. IP administrators have narrowed the selection process for a permanent director down to about three candidates, and a decision is expected to be made in … [Read more...] about IP closing in on new Shanghai director
Mailroom adjusts procedures
Fall semester was witness to long lines at the Sandbar and many frustrated students waiting for their books and packages to arrive. Spring semester has been different. So far, the mailroom in the Sandbar has seen shorter lines, and for a time, package scanning stations were available. Many of the changes occurred under the supervision of Stan Jones, manager of Mail and … [Read more...] about Mailroom adjusts procedures
Doctoral programs ranked No. 17
The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program at Pepperdine’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology was ranked No. 17 out of 49 universities in the nation for 2012, according to Leadership Excellence magazine. Dr. June Schmieder-Ramirez, chair of the Organizational Leadership program, said the ranking is a great step for the program and GSEP. “It means a … [Read more...] about Doctoral programs ranked No. 17