Photo by Betsy BurrowInstitutional leaders tend to portray their organizations as equal and inclusive — but that is not always the case. Women faculty members at Pepperdine face many unique challenges, striving to pave the way for women in higher education.Professors said it can be difficult to gain respect from their students, receive recognition for their work and be … [Read more...] about Struggles of Women Faculty
Sarah Stone Watt
“What is it and when did I take it?”: The value of the Cultural Competency and Diverse Perspectives GE requirements
In the spring, senior Rakel Ang will walk across the stage and receive a bachelor’s in both Chemistry and Biology. Ang, like all students who attend Seaver College, will have completed course requirements in her respective majors, along with Pepperdine’s general education requirements. In spite of this, Ang said she could not recall what class she took that … [Read more...] about “What is it and when did I take it?”: The value of the Cultural Competency and Diverse Perspectives GE requirements
Opinion: Show Appreciation for Minority Professors in Diversity Courses
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Ethnic minority professors teaching diverse classes often participate in more services due to their identity. Official acknowledgment of the extra work done by those faculty members should be emphasized … [Read more...] about Opinion: Show Appreciation for Minority Professors in Diversity Courses
Potential Changes Coming to Seaver General Education Requirements
Art by Ally Armstrong Seaver College faculty will soon consider potential changes to the General Education program. A faculty committee plans to submit a report in the next month that reviews the current GE program as a whole, while professors Chris Doran and Sarah Stone Watt will submit a proposal in one to two months for the creation of a Cultural Competency GE … [Read more...] about Potential Changes Coming to Seaver General Education Requirements
Pepperdine Removes Planned Parenthood Link from Resources List
Graphic by Ali Levens Following an alert from an anti-abortion organization, Pepperdine University officials removed Planned Parenthood as a resource from the Pepperdine Resource, Youth Diversion and Education (PRYDE) website. Students for Life Action reached out May 27 via letter requesting Pepperdine’s administration, along with other Christian-affiliated colleges and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Removes Planned Parenthood Link from Resources List