Art by Madeline DuvallSophomore Andre Lawrence was driving in downtown LA on Thursday, July 9 when he received a string of notifications on his phone. After pulling over, he read all the messages from his friends and found out that he wouldn’t be going to Buenos Aires for the academic year, as he had originally planned since his first semester at Pepperdine.“I found … [Read more...] about IP Suspension Leaves Students Disappointed and Scrambling for the Fall
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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
Students and Professors Persevere Amid Challenges to Online Instruction
International Studies Professor Amanda Rizkallah waves to her zoom class with her husband, daughter (3) and son (1).Photo by Allison LeeWith the university's recent shift to online classes, some students and professors voice concerns about how learning and instruction are being affected by the change.Eric Johnson-Greer, a fifth-year senior, said that among the challenges he has … [Read more...] about Students and Professors Persevere Amid Challenges to Online Instruction
Adjunct Faculty Teach for the Students, Not the Money
California State University faculty members march on strike in 2016 over contract disputes . Photo courtesy of California Faculty Association FacebookAcross the network of universities in California, little job security and low wages for adjunct faculty remain an issue in higher education.An adjunct professor position is essentially a contractual, part-time job. Some challenges … [Read more...] about Adjunct Faculty Teach for the Students, Not the Money
Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
“The world needs more Pepperdine in it. Our mandate, our unique gift to the world is our students," President James A. Gash said Wednesday morning at his inauguration ceremony to the crowd of students, alumni, faculty and distinguished guests at Alumni Park. Gash's inauguration is only the eighth in the university's history."To my kids Jessica, Joshua and Jennifer, I … [Read more...] about Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash