Annual Report 2011-2012 - Pepperdine University

Awards for Academic and Professional AchievementStudent AwardsCrystal Jensen (EDLT) was one of 18chosen from around the world as aPhi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader.She also received the AmericanIndian Graduate Center Fellow andChoctaw Nation (Native American)Scholar, among others.ScholarshipsAssociate Women of PepperdineScholarshipMarisa Beard (EDLT)Brittany Dean (MACLP)September Hill (MASEC)Ken Zinder (MAE)Benjamin M. Bendat ScholarshipNatasha Mallory (MAE/TC)Blake Endowed ScholarshipShelly Crosby (PSYD)Tejal Shah (PSYD)Seana Stone (PSYD)Chau ScholarshipHoward Hung Ho (ELAP)City Year ScholarshipSara Krasner (MACLP)Shannon Ryan (MACLP)Earl V. Pullias ScholarshipElizabeth Abend (MAE/TC)Courtney Dahl (MAE/TC)Emma Igraryan (MAE/TC)Brittnie Nerkins (MAE/TC)Amy Serquina (MAE/TC)Kimberly Wong (MAE/TC)EDOL Faculty ScholarshipRenee Dorn (EDOL)Susan Finley (EDOL)Jeremy Gray (EDOL)Glen and Gloria Holden ScholarshipLauren Ford (PSYD)Brian Louie (PSYD)Shannon McCarter (PSYD)Jeffrey Mehring (EDLT)Nathan Moon (PSYD)Patralekha Mukherji (MAE/TC)Matthew Northrop (ELAP)Julian Rice (EDOL)John Roberts (EDOL)Stephen Sroka (MAE/TC)Jessica Valluzzi (PSYD)Stephanie Young (PSYD)GSEP Diversity ScholarshipNardos Bellete (PSYD)Elizabeth Burke (PSYD)Michael Burnias (PSYD)Ashley Coleman (PSYD)Jessica Garcia (PSYD)Jennifer Hernandez-Arceneaux (PSYD)Martha Orozco (PSYD)Hennin-Ayoub Memorial ScholarshipMichael Mashbaum (MAE/TC)Karen L. Olson ScholarshipHoda Abou-Ziab (MACLP)Andrew Walker (MAPSY)Linda Gage ScholarshipKevin Claypool (EDOL)Stacy Iwata (MAE/TC)Marco Garcia Memorial ScholarshipMichael Burnias (PSYD)Rebecca Gutierrez (PSYD)Yesenia Larios (MACLP)Alexandra Martinez (MACLP)Daysi Mejia (MACLP)Martha Orozco (PSYD)Elizabeth Romero (PSYD)Mattie ChissellMemorial ScholarshipLisa Cooper (ELA)McCall ScholarshipZeb Sanders (EDOL)Olaf H. Tegner ScholarshipTraci Blanks (ELA)Sarah Davlantis (ELA)Karen De La Torre (MAE/TC)Julio Esparza (ELA)Eva Flores (ELA)Troy Hairston (ELA)Sierra High (MAE)Ava Hwang (MAE)Amanda Klein (MAE)Irma Lemus (ELA)Ingrid Lin (ELA)Lauren McCabe (MAE)Gabrielle Nicely (MALT)Dorin Raffi (MAE/TC)Jessica Rodriguez (ELA)Silvia Ruiz (MAE/TC)Adriant Sanchez (ELA)Evelyn Smith (MAE/TC)Michael Song (ELA)Jennifer Spitler (ELA)Ana Vargas (MAE/TC)Tamara Wagner (MAE/TC)Pat Lucas ScholarshipTeny Avakian (MAE/TC)Sarah Fairbank (MAE/TC)Alexis Gold (MAE/TC)Cibrina Hoffman (MAE/TC)William Kim (MAE/TC)Maribel Mena (MAE/TC)Patralehka Mukherji (MAE/TC)Bernard Negrete (MAE/TC)Reale Santora (MAE/TC)Tarrant Seautelle (MAE/TC)Jordan Theis (MAE/TC)PsyD Contribution toDiversity ScholarshipGera Anderson (PSYD)Melissa Cordero (PSYD)Nathan Edwards (PSYD)Jaimee Hartman (PSYD)Brian Louie (PSYD)Lori Meono (PSYD)Social Entrepreneurship ScholarshipMindi Aleme (MASEC)Jonathan Brody (MASEC)Kamar Chafi (MASEC)Lana Gharahbeglou (MASEC)Julissa Gutierrez (MASEC)Anne Harper (MASEC)Kingsley Jones (MASEC)LaToya Moore (MASEC)Danielle Sapia (MASEC)Samantha Walters (MASEC)Jordan Watson (MASEC)Zheng Maggie Xiaobo (MASEC)Urban Fellow ScholarshipChristopher Arellano (EDOL)Moon Joo Cha (MAE/TC)Tamarra Conner (MACLP)Babette Dickerson (MAE/TC)Alison Fussell (MACLP)Kristy Hui (MAE/TC)William Kim (MAE/TC)Suran Ko (MACLP)Blythe Lewis (MACLP)Angela Nguyen (MACLP)Ashley Pekarski (MAE/TC)Kathleen Ramsey (MACLP)Nicholas Smith (MACLP)Rhonda Taylor (MACLP)Lauren Van Antwerp (MACLP)Williams ScholarshipKathleen Mary Blenko (MACLP)PSYD = Doctor of PsychologyEDOL = Doctor of Education inOrganizational LeadershipEDLT = Doctor of Education in EducationalTechnologyELAP = Doctor of Education in Leadership,Administration and PolicyMALT = Master of Arts in LearningTechnologiesMAE/TC = Master of Arts in Education /Teaching CredentialMASEC = Master of Arts in SocialEntrepreneurship and ChangeMAPSY = Master of Arts in PsychologyMACLP = Master of Arts in ClinicalPsychology with an Emphasis in Marriageand Family TherapyELA = Master of Science in Administrationand Preliminary Administrative ServicesCredentialp [ 11 ]

Faculty AwardsAmerican Board of Professional PsychologyDr. Judy K. Ho was awarded the specialty board certification in clinical child and adolescent psychology through the AmericanBoard of Professional Psychology. ABPP serves the public need by providing oversight-certifying psychologists competent todeliver high quality services in various specialty areas of psychology. Board certification (awarding of a Diploma in a specialty)assures the public that specialists designated by the ABPP have successfully completed the educational, training, andexperience requirements of the specialty, including an examination designed to assess the competencies required to providequality services in that specialty.Association of Black PsychologistsDr. Daryl Rowe was appointed as President-Elect of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) for 2011-2012. The ABPsees its mission and destiny as the liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenmentand illumination of the African Spirit. The purpose of the association is to promote and advance the profession of AfricanPsychology, influence and effect social change, and develop programs whereby psychologists of African descent can assist insolving problems of Black communities and other ethnic groups.California Psychological AssociationDr. Robert deMayo was given the award for Distinguished Service to the Division of Education and Training for the CaliforniaPsychological Association (CPA). deMayo received the award for his continued involvement and efforts in the training andeducation of mental health professionals as well as for his commitment to the advancement of psychology and psychologicalservices.Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement AwardDr. Steven Sultanoff was awarded the Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied andTherapeutic Humor (AATH) in April. The award is presented to an individual based upon criteria such as dedication and serviceto AATH and/or a significant contribution to the understanding and application of humor and/or laughter over an entire careerwith a definable body of work through one or more of the following: speaking, teaching/training, research, publications, andprofessional practice.Howard A. White Excellence in Teaching Award Honors Commitment to ExcellenceDr. Barbara Ingram, Professor of Psychology, and Dr. Linda Polin, Davidson Professor of Education and Technology, werenamed the 2011 recipients of the Howard A. White Excellence in Teaching Award. Both professors received a plaque ofcommendation, along with a cash award and a medallion to wear with their academic regalia. The award recognizes fulltimefaculty members who embody the University’s commitment to academic excellence. Awardees are selected for theirability to inspire independent and critical thinking; ability to encourage intellectual interests in students and to stimulatestudents to think creatively; enthusiasm and vitality in learning, teaching, and scholarship; mastery of the subject matter;commitment to academic rigor in the classroom; ability to organize course material and to present it cogently; involvementwith students outside of the classroom, including advising, counseling, and mentoring students; a record of good academiccitizenship through service to students, the University, and the community, and a commitment to scholarship; and consistentdemonstration of support for the University’s mission.National Science Foundation AwardPepperdine University received a $52,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), on behalf of Dr. Eric Hamilton.Hamilton, along with two counterparts from the Academy of Finland, was approached by the NSF to help build a collaborationnetwork with leading U.S. and Finnish science and mathematics educators. He organized the June 7-8, 2012, event,Innovation in Learning and Education—Finland-USA Collaborative Workshop, at the Finnish Embassy in Washington, D.C.Student Societies PromoteScholarship and FriendshipThe student-affiliated scholarly organizations and societies enhance personal and professional development, and complementthe students’ academic work. With the guidance of faculty advisors, these groups encourage their members to learn and growtogether in an environment supportive of diversity and creativity. GSEP has 17 student groups: three in the Education Division,twelve in the Psychology Division, as well as two cross-divisional groups.Education• GSEP hosts a chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, the premier professional association for educators. PDK serves teachers,administrators, college educators, and others concerned about public education.• The GSEP chapter of the California Association for Bilingual Education aims to advance bilingual education and providequality educational experiences for all students.• The Association for Computing Machinery chapter at GSEP advances computing as a science and profession by providingstudents in the learning technologies programs with access to career resources, a large collection of publications, anddiscounts on registration fees for important industry conferences.Psychology• The Master of Arts in Psychology Outreach group is dedicated to fostering identity development among master’s studentsat Pepperdine University. M.A.P. Outreach was developed to create a unique culture for students enrolled in this academicprogram by facilitating events for students to utilize one another as resources and support systems while in school.Workshops are focused on specific topics relating to Master of Arts students and include personal, professional, andeducational development.• The Social Justice Collaborative student group promotes conversations around integrating social justice in clinicalpractice. The organization holds panel discussions, social events, open houses, and monthly leadership meetings.• The Christian Association for Psychological Studies is the nation’s largest nonprofit association of Christians in thecounseling and behavioral sciences. The GSEP chapter meets for service and learning about the integration of faith andpractice.• The Forensic Psychology Association is a forum for discussing issues pertinent to the field of forensic mental health.The association hosts notable speakers focusing on current topics in forensic research and practice, and providesopportunities for networking with students, alumni, and others affiliated with forensic psychology.• The Latino Student Psychological Association, a student affiliate group of the California Latino Psychological Association,is committed to expanding multicultural awareness within the student psychological community through education,collaboration, and service.• The Research and Practice Team provides information about research opportunities to students in the Marriage andFamily Therapy program at the Pepperdine campus in Malibu.• Through the utilization of dialogue, films, reading, and role play, students in the Spanish Language EnhancementAssociation for Therapists are able to enhance their comprehension and prepare to meet theincreasing demand for Spanish-speaking therapists in Southern California.p [ 13 ]

• Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, provides academic recognition to its inductees, and stimulatesprofessional growth through special programs and fellowships. National and regional conventions are held annually inconjunction with the psychological associations and research competitions.• The Multicultural Research and Training Lab provides doctor of psychology students engaged in multicultural researchwith a forum to discuss and receive feedback on their dissertation topics and the clinical implications of their work.• The PsyD Student Government Association facilitates the ongoing collaborative effort of students, faculty, and staff tocontinually improve the GSEP doctor of psychology program. Projects include streamlining financial aid processes anddeveloping community involvement.• As a celebration and reflection of the vastly diverse landscape that we live in, Pepperdine’s Asian American PsychologyStudent Association (AAPSA) aims to serve as a channel of academic, professional and peer support for GSEP’s non-Asian, Asian American, and Asian International student bodies alike on our campuses.• The Pepperdine Iranian Psychology Student Association (PIPSA) is a nonreligious, nonpolitical student-affiliated group,focused on the development of a socially supportive mentorship network through educational, cultural, and socialmeetings.Cross-Divisional• The Africana Students of Psychology and Education Association (ASPEA) of Pepperdine University is an academic andprofessional organization of African American Psychology and Education students interested in improving opportunities inthe areas of mental health and education. The purpose of the association is to support, guide and direct African Americanstudents in academic, professional, and social endeavors.• Established for the purpose of connecting women and enriching their experience as graduate students, Women LeadingChange seeks to empower and unite women through discussion forums, outreach initiatives, mentoring, and support forwomen’s needs.Career Services: Supporting Studentsand Alumni with Career AspirationsCareer Development Programs:This year marked Pepperdine’s 4th Annual Career Week, a collaborative initiative between all five Pepperdine Schools’ CareerServices departments. Specifically, GSEP Career Services hosted/co-hosted eight Career Week programs, with more than 325students and alumni in attendance. Programs included the following:• Leading Through Lives of Purpose: Career Week Kick-Off Event, featuring prominent alumni speakers from all fiveschools and celebrity host• What’s Your Top 5? Discovering Your Strengths• K-12 Career Advancement Panel• Career Options with a Master of Arts in Psychology Panel• Careers in Higher Education Alumni Panel• MFT Panel: Pathways to LicensureOn the Education side, Career Services launched a new “Career Advancement” session for doctoral students in LearningTechnologies and Organizational Leadership, in order to help them clarify their next career objective and effectively marketthemselves for advancement. For Psychology, Career Services administered the LA County and State of California MFTEducational Stipend Program process. Nineteen award recipients from Pepperdine will now make a significant contribution tothe community by providing culturally-sensitive and clinically competent therapy.GSEP Career Services conducted 35 class presentations, each customized for its respective audience. The department alsoheld monthly professional development workshops and hosted and/or participated in special events throughout the year,approximately 60 in total. Career Services represented itself at new student orientations and open houses, and providedweekly drop-in hours for resume/CV reviews. Staff members traveled to each of the five GSEP campuses and conducted Skypeand phone appointments in order to enhance accessibility for all students and alumni. Between August 2011 and July 2012,543 individual appointments and drop-in advising sessions were held to discuss career objectives, resume/CV and cover letterreviews, job search/networking strategies, and interview preparation. In addition, 953 online support cases were handled.Overall, 1,360 resume/CV and cover letter reviews were conducted.To maximize outreach efforts, Career Services utilized social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to announceupcoming events and provide career tips and online resources. Career Services also published its student newsletter, CareerWaves, to increase awareness of the department’s offerings and Building Bridges, an employer newsletter that markets GSEPstudents and alumni for potential career opportunities.GSEP Career Services provides career counseling, resume/CV and cover letter reviews, job search/networking guidance, andinterview preparation, in addition to hosting PepPro, the ultimate online tool for employment postings and networking events.PepPro has been instrumental in making Career Services a vital resource for students and alumni seeking new opportunities.In addition, Career Services hosts a number of customized career development programs.Career Fairs:This past year, 40 employers participated in the West Los Angeles Career & Practicum Fair, co-hosted with the MA ClinicalTraining Department. Approximately 107 students and alumni job seekers were in attendance. In addition, our two departmentsalso co-hosted a Career & Practicum Fair in Irvine, with 22 employers and 66 students and alumni jobseekers in attendance.Student/Alumni Jobseeker AttendanceEmployer Attendance2011 2012127 (WLA)60 (Irvine)32 (WLA)21 (Irvine)107 (WLA)66 (Irvine)40 (WLA)22 (Irvine)p [ 15 ]

Division ReportsEducation DivisionEducation Credential Programs Receive Accreditation RenewalIn April 2012, GSEP hosted an accreditation sit visit team from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Multiplereports had been submitted to the Commission over the previous 15 months in preparation for the visit. A five-memberteam reviewed all the documents prior to arriving and spent the next three days interviewing faculty, staff, students, MasterTeachers, University Field Supervisors, graduates and their current employers, and other constituent groups who faithfullysupport the work of GSEP and the educator preparation programs. The team reviewed all teaching credentials, as well asthe administrative preliminary and clear credentials. The Commission on Accreditation met on June 27 to make their finaldetermination, granting continuing accreditation for all the credential programs.New Program for Master of Arts in EducationThe new Master of Arts in Education program was launched in response to the changing needs of learners and theircommunities in the 21st century. Under the leadership of Dr. Martine Jago, faculty from the Education division spent nearlytwo years collaborating to develop and introduce the new program which features: technology blended classes; five learningpathways comprised of Teacher Preparation, Educational Psychology, Literacy, Science Technology Engineering and Math(STEM), and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); focus on clinical practice; and an Action ResearchProject linking student learning to practice. The program aims to prepare educators for K-12 environments with soundlearning technologies as well as to support scholar-practitioners in their pursuit of professional development within the fieldof education. The new program offers a 34-unit MAE for Teacher Preparation (with multiple subject or single subject teachingcredential) and 30-unit MAE for the other four pathways.Summer InstitutesGSEP administered its third annual Summer Institutes during July and August 2012. The Institutes have garnered a great dealof engagement from participating teachers in both 2010 and 2011, and this enthusiasm only grew in 2012. The workshopfocuses on using cutting edge digital media tools and data—materials from the National Science Foundation Digital Library,screen capture video (Camtasia), tablet computers for mathematical writing, and other software—to create classroom-usableshort videos that align with mathematic curriculum standards and that can be shared with other teachers to add to, andenhance, their in-class toolset.Students Experience Transformative Learning OverseasA key learning component of the Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change program is the global changeexperience. Students spent a minimum of two weeks in a developing country while working with a social entrepreneur or atan organization that is addressing some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental issues. Many students haveshared the transformational nature of the global experience as they serve in Belize, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Nicaragua,Thailand, Kenya, and Paraguay. These projects have deepened students understanding of people and culture and haveincluded: environmental ecopreneurism; educational innovation and access; human rights, particularly related to women andtrafficking; community development and capacity building; and media for social rights.Student Teachers Receive On-the-Job Training in Schools Throughout Southern CaliforniaThis year, more than 197 students in GSEP’s Master of Arts in Education with Teaching Credential program became studentteachers at more than 80 schools across Southern California. The roster of elementary, middle, and high schools includedcharter, magnet, and parish schools. While teaching, students in this program are mentored by knowledgeable teachers andfaculty, and gain the experience of developing a curriculum for instruction during select segments of the class period.Irvine AreaWest Los Angeles AreaEncino Campus, Westlake VillageCampus, and SeaverElementary Schools Elementary Schools Elementary SchoolsBenson Elementary SchoolBrentwood Science Magnet ElementarySchoolBalboa Elementary SchoolBrywood Elementary School Century Park Elementary School Castlebay Elementary SchoolCambridge Elementary School Clover Avenue Elementary School Dixie Canyon Elementary SchoolDel Obispo Elementary School El Marino Language School EARTHS AcademyHarbor View Elementary School Farragut Elementary School Encino Elementary SchoolLa Madera Elementary School Holmes Avenue Elementary School Emerson Elementary SchoolLoara Elementary School Hudnall Elementary School Gault Street ElementaryNohl Canyon Elementary School La Ballona Elementary School Horace Mann Elementary SchoolNorthwood Elementary SchoolPalmyra Elementary SchoolMontara Avenue Elementary SchoolSanta Monica Boulevard Community CharterElementary SchoolMiddle Schools:Sunset Lane Elementary School Westside Global Awareness Magnet School Chaparral Middle SchoolTaft Elementary SchoolColina Middle SchoolVista Del Mar Elementary School Middle Schools: Santa Rosa Tech Magnet SchoolWilson Elementary School South Gate Middle School Van Nuys Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolsVista Charter Middle SchoolHigh Schools:Bernardo Yorba Middle School High Schools: Agoura High SchoolEl Rancho Middle School Blair High School Canoga Park High SchoolKraemer Middle School Culver City High School Chatsworth High SchoolLakeside Middle School Rancho Dominguez Preparatory High School Health Services Academy High SchoolMacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School South Gate High School Ivy Academia Charter SchoolMendez Fundamental Intermediate School University High School New Designs Charter SchoolPioneer Middle School Venice High School Thousand Oaks High SchoolPortola Middle SchoolSierra Vista Middle SchoolVenado Middle SchoolVilla Fundamental Intermediate SchoolVista Del Mar Middle SchoolHigh Schools in Irvine Area:Van Nuys High SchoolSotomayor High SchoolAliso Niguel High School Fullerton Union School Santiago High SchoolBolsa Grande High School Garden Grove High School Segerstrom High SchoolCanyon High School Marina High School Tesoro High SchoolCapistrano Valley High School Northwood High School Trabuco Hills High SchoolCentury High School Orange High School Tustin High SchoolCorona Del Mar High School Pacifica High School University High SchoolDana Hills High School San Clemente High School Valencia High SchoolFountain Valley High School Santa Ana High School Woodbridge High Schoolp [ 17 ]

EventsSeptember 9, 2011: Step Forward Day at Hope Gardens Family CenterFor the fifth year a row, the GSEP community came together to ensure school-age children living at Hope Gardens Family Centerhad the supplies they needed for the academic year. Through the generosity of alumni, faculty, students, and staff, GSEP gatheredmore than 60 backpacks full of school items in this service project spearheaded by Alumni Relations. The backpacks weredelivered during a “Back to School” celebration at Hope Gardens during which GSEP’s team of volunteers engaged the childrenand their mothers in games, arts and crafts projects, karaoke singing, and a giant waterslide sponsored by the Psi Chi HonorSociety. In all, nearly 70 GSEP volunteers gave of their resources or time to support families at Hope Gardens, a transitionalresidential facility for homeless women and children in Sylmar, CA.October 15, 2011: Beyond the Big Screen: Leadership and Social ChangeGSEP Alumni Relations co-sponsored “Beyond the Big Screen: Leadership and Social Change” as part of Pepperdine’s 2011Waves Weekend partnering with Graziadio School of Business, School of Public Policy, and the Center for Entertainment, Mediaand Culture (EMC). The collaboration brought together alumni who are creating social change to participate in a panel discussionabout ethical challenges and the potential for media to advance the common good. The panel was moderated by Tom Shadyac, theprolific comedy film director, who teaches at the EMC. Alumnus Jeffrey Lee, EdD ’10, M.A. ’01, represented GSEP. Lee is assistantprofessor of education at Azusa Pacific University whose volunteer efforts empower youth in Nepal through technology. Jeff wasjoined by fellow Pepperdine alumni Micheline Birkhead (GSBM, ’08), Diane Korman (Seaver, ’96), and Eli Steele (SPP, ’11). CraigDetweiler, Director of the EMC, moderated the event which also included a presentation by Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures,Rob Moore (Seaver, ’84). Waves Weekend 2011 served as the official launch of a yearlong celebration of Pepperdine University’s75th Anniversary, which culminates on Founder’s Day 2012.October 21, 2011: Celebration of ExcellenceGSEP hosted the 10th annual Celebration of Excellence event at the Ayres Hotel in Manhattan Beach. This year’s event highlightedefforts to prepare GSEP students with the skills to work effectively in culturally diverse, under-served urban communities for thelong-term. The reception featured Dr. Anthony Collatos, associate professor of education, leader of the Urban Parent TeacherEducation Collaborative, Youth Empowerment and Research Seminar, Riordan Extreme Leadership Program, and partnershipcoordinator for the Los Angeles Unified School District. The dinner program honored GSEP’s 2011-2012 student scholarshiprecipients. Also honored at the dinner was Pepperdine donor, alumna, and executive vice president and head of California Bank& Trust’s business and personal banking division reporting, Dr. Betty Rengifo Uribe (MBA ’00 and EdD ’12). The GSEP Waves ofService award was presented to alumna Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson (’69, MA ’73, EdD ’03) a recipient of three degreesfrom Pepperdine, Dean Emeritus at Los Angeles Southwest College, and president of the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles-LusakaSister City Committee. The Waves of Service movement celebrates, supports, and connects Pepperdine alumni committed tovolunteerism and careers of service worldwide. Two student scholarship recipients, Shelly Crosby (MA ’08 and PsyD ’12) andWilliam Kim (MA ‘12), shared the impact their merit scholarships has had on their academic journey at Pepperdine and expressedappreciation to our donors whose generosity makes such scholarships possible.October 25, 2011: Psychology Division Speaker Series – Out of the ShadowsGSEP welcomed filmmaker Susan Smiley, who screened her acclaimed film Out of the Shadows. Filmed over five years, Out ofthe Shadows is the story of her family’s secret struggle to deal with her mother Millie’s schizophrenia. Millie was just 25 withtwo small children when she was first plagued by symptoms. As mental chaos overwhelmed their mother, Susan and her sisterTina struggled to cope. For years, the family’s ignorance and shame kept Millie’s behavior shrouded in a veil of secrecy. Out ofthe Shadow deftly portrays the frustration of loving someone who has a serious mental illness, capturing both the times Millieis rational, warm, and funny as well as her chilling episodes of hostility and delusion. This intimate film helps dispel some ofthe stigma and misconceptions surrounding this often confusing and misunderstood illness. Smiley engaged the audience in apowerful question and answer session following the screening.October 26, 2011: Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series – Doing Well by Doing Good: How to Improve YourBottom Line through Social ResponsibilityThe second installment of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series event hosted a panel discussion on social responsibilityin the corporate environment. Included in the panel were Rick Crandall, Director of Sustainability for the Southern CaliforniaDivision Albertsons; Zafar J. Brooks, Director of Governmental Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusionfor Hyundai Motor America; and Jay Bell, Senior Vice President for TELACU Construction Management, who sat in for Dr. DavidC. Lizárraga, President and CEO of TELACU/Millennium and Founder and Chair of TELACU Education Foundation. Leadingthe discussion was moderator Dr. Steve Kirnon, Adjunct Professor in GSEP’s Social Entrepreneurship and Change Master’sprogram, who has more than 25 years of operational experience in biomedical organizations. The evening of networking andlively discussion was kicked off with a mixer hosted by GSEP in partnership with the Culver City and Santa Monica Chambers ofCommerce. Each panelist brought their real-world examples of initiatives that not only impact their business, but the community aswell.November 3, 2011: GSEP Diversity Council – Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Leadership LectureGSEP welcomed Sibongile Mkhabela, Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital (NMCH), for a specialaddress, “Giving Voice and Dignity to the African Child.” During this program we learned of plans for the development of the 4thpediatric hospital in Africa and why the project is so close to the heart of President Mandela. This engagement was the first visit tothe West Coast for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the parent organization of NMCH. Joining Mrs. Mkhabela was Mrs. NanaMagamola, trustee of the hospital and board member of the International Women’s Forum. GSEP Distinguished Alumna JenniferTrubenbach (MA ‘04), President of Operation of Hope, served as the West Coast Host for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund andopened the event with a touching tribute to Mkhabela.January 26, 2012: Superintendent Advisory Council Annual DinnerThe GSEP Superintendent Advisory Council honored their selection for the Superintendent of the Year award, Dr. GeorgeJ. McKenna III, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Local District 7 at the annual HonoringCalifornia’s Superintendents dinner at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey, CA. During the evening’s program the SuperintendentAdvisory Council also recognized two “Superintendents of Distinction” for outstanding service in school leadership. Dr. Larry L.Powell, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Susan C. Parks, retired Superintendent of San Gabriel Unified SchoolDistrict, received certificates of appreciation presented in front of their professional peers. The dinner was proudly sponsored byHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and Piper Jaffray & Company.January 28, 2012: Children’s Outreach: Advancing Social Transformation and Learning (COASTAL) 5K/10KWalk/Run and Kiddie KThe second annual Children’s Outreach: Advancing Social Transformation and Learning (COASTAL) 5K/10K Walk/Run and KiddieK welcomed nearly 800 members of the Los Angeles and Pepperdine community and raised $5,112.64. Hosted by GSEP andpresenting sponsor, California Bank & Trust, additional sponsors included KPCC 89.3 FM, JACK 93.1 FM, Watt Companies,SignQuest, Symantec, and Roadrunner Sports. The family-friendly event held at Dockweiler State Beach raises funds for GSEPprograms that support children in need. Many of the 2.5 million children in Los Angeles endure serious social, economic, andmental health challenges, inhibiting them from realizing their fullest potential. Because of the generosity of our participants andsponsors, revenue from COASTAL funded mental health care for children and their mothers living in transitional housing at HopeGardens Family Center. Hope Gardens is a program of the Union Rescue Mission, the largest and oldest rescue mission servingLos Angeles, and one of GSEP’s longtime community partners.p [ 25 ]

New Student Enrollment After Add/DropGraduatesMarketing and Recruitment and AdmissionsIncrease Efforts and EnrollmentsThe Marketing and Recruitment and Admissions departments collaborate to support enrollment and to attract new students toGSEP’s prestigious programs. To that end, they undertake the activities provided below.Information MeetingsThe recruitment team exhibited at 15 conferences and recruited at 54 graduate and professional school fairs during the lastacademic year. This activity, combined with a comprehensive marketing strategy, culminated in a total of 9,545 student leads. Thenumber of annual information meetings increased from 151 to 203.Number ofMeetings HeldIncrease OverPrior YearAttendeesFY12 206 2% 1,033FY11 203 34% 1,277FY10 151 21% 1,647FY09 124 77% 1,492EducationMaster’sMS Administration 16MA Learning Technologies 22MA Education 105MA Social Entrepreneurship and Change 35Total 178DoctoralEdD Educational Leadership, Admin, and Policy 11EdD Learning Technologies 19EdD Organizational Leadership 63Total 93PsychologyMaster’sMA Psychology 92MA Clinical Psychology 253MA Clinical Psychology, Malibu 42Total 387DoctoralPsyD Clinical Psychology 32Total 32Total 690EducationMaster’sMS Administration 18MA Learning Technologies 21MA Education / MA Ed Teaching Credential 67MA Education / TESOL 8MA Education / EMPONE 20MA Education / Psych 22MA Education / Social Entrepreneurship 31Total 187DoctoralEdD Educational Leadership, Admin, and Policy 34EdD Learning Technologies 12EdD Organizational Change 11EdD Organizational Leadership 39Total 96PsychologyMaster’sMA Psychology 127MA Clinical Psychology 172MA Clinical Psychology - Malibu 44Total 343DoctoralPsyD Clinical Psychology 34Total 34Total 6605th Week Fall 2010 Enrollment ReportYear FY10 FY11 FY12Education Division Master’s Students 254 216 248Education Division Doctoral Students 449 460 466Psychology Division Master’s Students 785 821 838Psychology Division Doctoral Students 148 145 141Total 1,636 1,642 1,693p [ 35 ]