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Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division

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Art by Samantha Miller On March 18, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced Paul Begin, the former divisional dean of International Studies, would begin a three-year contract as associate dean of General Education and Curriculum starting Aug. 1. Before his official appointment, Begin worked as the interim dean since 2019. In his role, Begin — and the other nine members of the … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division

Women Faculty Face Exacerbated Economic Challenges During COVID-19

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Professor Loretta Hunnicutt poses for her daughter's fifth grade drive-through graduation near the beginning of quarantine. Hunnicutt said she had difficulty balancing her personal and professional life during COVID-19. Photo Courtesy of Loretta Hunnicutt Correction: The University’s dependent care grants are up to $500. This number was incorrect in the original version of … [Read more...] about Women Faculty Face Exacerbated Economic Challenges During COVID-19

School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum

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Dean of the School of Public Policy Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email aims to defund schools teaching The 1619 Project and other "anti-American" curriculum. The petition was addressed to President Donald Trump, and Pepperdine community members such as Seaver faculty found the petition confusing. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum

Where are Women in Class Curricula?

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Art by Elizabeth BrummerWhile academia has made great strides to include women’s voices, most syllabi are still centered on male perspectives, especially in the Pepperdine Humanities Department. For many of the current professors, the syllabi from which they learned often excluded women. English Professor Julianne Smith said in her undergraduate years at Abilene Christian … [Read more...] about Where are Women in Class Curricula?