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Horton Named New VP of Student Affairs

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Connie Horton is stepping up and into a new role. The Office of Student Affairs has restructured its administration this academic year amidst expanding the roles and reach of the Student Affairs division across all schools. Mark Davis and the department have split his previous jobs as Dean of Students and the Vice President of Student Life for the whole university. Davis … [Read more...] about Horton Named New VP of Student Affairs

Stigma of School Counseling Decreases

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Graphics by Rachel Littauer The stigma behind seeking mental health treatment at Pepperdine is going away— slowly but surely. Pepperdine University is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, all of whom are eligible for free services at the Pepperdine Counseling Center. Use of the counseling center has increased dramatically over the years, according to … [Read more...] about Stigma of School Counseling Decreases

Pepp Welcomes New Title IX Coordinator

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Photo Courtesy of La Shonda Coleman La Shonda Coleman moved into her office just ten days ago, but already her workspace is dotted with a few colorful orchids and one painting of a woman dancing in a bright swirling dress propped up against the wall atop a cabinet. This painting is not there by coincidence; Coleman has had it in her office space for years. She said that … [Read more...] about Pepp Welcomes New Title IX Coordinator

Sexual Misconduct Email Continues Outreach to Students

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Graphics by Cassandra StephensonStudents from all Pepperdine schools received an email regarding Pepperdine’s sexual misconduct policy from the Office of the Vice President for Student Life on Sept. 9, ahead of Sexual Assault Awareness Week, which began Monday. The email stated that Pepperdine prohibits sexual misconduct and is prepared to receive reports and offer … [Read more...] about Sexual Misconduct Email Continues Outreach to Students