Michael Feltner was named the new dean of Seaver College on March 31, according to a university press release. Feltner has filled teaching positions at Pepperdine for 26 years, and he has served as the interim dean since August 2014. "The rise of Seaver College has been a source of University pride over the past several years ... I am grateful to the search committee for … [Read more...] about Michael Feltner Selected as New Seaver Dean
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Sexual Assault by the Numbers
A series of sexual assaults reported in Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety crime logs this year has raised eyebrows when compared to the smaller numbers of previous years. As of Feb. 12 , the daily DPS crime logs have shown eight sexual assaults: one on campus and seven off campus. That includes incidents overseas (see the actual DPS reports at the end of this … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault by the Numbers
Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes
I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t confront some sort of stereotype this week. While I’ve done my fair share of addressing grievances of minority groups in America, I have done little to explore the labels assigned to celebrated groups on campus — especially athletes. While most of us realize that the image of the dumb jock is very much pervasive, I can’t shake the … [Read more...] about Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes
Computer Science Program May Upgrade
A proposal for a Computer Science major program is heading to review by the Seaver Academic Council on April 6. The Computer Science major is currently offered as a joint program with Mathematics or as a minor. A total of nine Computer Science classes exist out of 18 classes from the joint major. The other nine classes are math classes and one physics class. Computer … [Read more...] about Computer Science Program May Upgrade
Interviews to be Held in Search for New Dean
Photo by Jenna AguileraThe search for the new Seaver dean will be opened to student and staff comments in the next two weeks as candidates are brought in for open, town-hall style interviews. The interviews will begin with Dr. Gary Selby on Feb. 16 and Dr. Michael Feltner on Feb. 17, with two more candidates to be announced via email shortly before their interviews Feb. 23 and … [Read more...] about Interviews to be Held in Search for New Dean
