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GSEP IN THE NEWS“Depression Ain’t So Funny,” In Production – Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, was interviewedfor this important documentary, which examines stand-up comedians, a group that is ironically plaguedwith mood disorders, anxiety, and substance abuse. The film also looks at the function humor serves inalleviating human misery. ―For the stand-up comic addicted to the high of performance, laughter is thedrug and the audience is the delivery system,‖ said Levy.Language Magazine, N/A – GSEP‘s doctoral program in organizational leadership program was featuredfor its international travel component. During a one week to ten day trip to China, Argentina, Mexico,Costa Rica, Brazil, or India students meet with local and national leaders and examine industries such ashealthcare, education, and manufacturing.The Los Angeles Times, March 6, 2011 – GSEP‘s doctor of education in organizational leadership anddoctor of education in educational leadership, administration, and policy programs were featured in theSunday edition of the publication in an article entitled ―Surviving Graduate School.‖ Two GSEP studentswere interviewed for their perspective on balancing their academic, professional, and personal lives.Orange County Register, March 1, 2011 – GSEP was featured for naming Orange CountySuperintendent of Schools William Habermehl and Judy Burton, CEO of Alliance for College-ReadyPublic Schools, as Superintendents of Distinction.SGVTribune.com, February 24, 2011 – GSEP was featured for naming Azusa Unified School DistrictSuperintendent Cynthia Cervantes McGuire as its 2011 Superintendent of the Year.Multiple Outlets, February 20, 2011 – Dr. Mike Moodian, alumnus of the doctoral program inorganizational leadership, wrote an opinion-editorial on why people should support California GovernorJerry Brown‘s budget proposal.Inland Valley Daily BulletinSan Bernardino County SunAwareness Times, February 10, 2011 – Doctoral student Gayle Colston Barge and her mother werefeatured for their interest in tracing their origin. She believes she is a fourth or fifth generation descendentfrom then Sierra Leonean slave ancestors, and is interested in writing her dissertation on the subject.Examiner.com (Anaheim), February 8, 2011 – Dr. Ari Novick; an adjunct professor of psychology atGSEP, licensed marriage and family therapist, and certified anger management provider; was highlightedfor his classes on emotional intelligence.Ventura County Star, February 3: Kari Farwell, alumna of the master of arts in education program, wasfeatured for returning to the United States after an arduous several months in Cairo during the uprising.Ventura County Star, January 31, 2011 – Kari Farwell, alumna of the master of arts in educationprogram, was featured for her presence as an American in Cairo during the uprising.Calabasas Patch, January 27, 2011 – Roxsana Sepanlou, an alumna of the master of arts in educationand doctorate in organizational leadership is running for city council to help the community of Calabasas.The Argonaut, January 27, 2011 – GSEP‘s inaugural COASTAL 5K/10K Walk/Run and ―Kiddie K‖ washighlighted in the community newspaper.

South Miami News, January 24, 2011 – Felix del Prado, Education Division alumnus, was featured forhis Mathnasium institute, which offers instruction to elementary, middle, and high school students.Multiple Outlets, January 19-31, 2011 – John Hall, Psychology Division alumnus, was highlighted forcoaching the unemployed in his Advanced Jobs Transition Course, an intensive six-day program atBrandman University.Orange County RegisterBajoElSolColusa County Sun HeraldVV Daily PressPasadena Star-News, January 18, 2011 – Shanetta Robinson, first-year student in the doctorateprogram in organizational leadership is named new program director of the YWCA Pasadena-FoothillValley.Las Vegas Review Journal, January 18, 2011 – 13 Applicants for a Clark County School Board vacancybelieve that increasing the governing body's diversity should be a factor in choosing a representative forDistrict E in the northwest valley. Sindy Shell is working toward a doctorate in education from GSEP. Shellalso has a master's degree in educational leadership from GSEP.Lariat, January 14, 2010 – Frank ―Mike‖ Meldau, clinical forensic psychologist and supervisor to predoctoralstudents at Pepperdine University was appointed as new trustee in Area 7 of the South OrangeCounty Community College District.Orange County Register, January 5, 2011 – Dr. R. Preston Gelhart, Emeritus Professor at GSEP, andhis wife Heather Gelhart, alumna of the Psychology Division, were highlighted for developing a programand book called ―Write to Read.‖ Their goal is to help students develop literacy, reading skills, creativity,and conceptual style through their own writing.English Journal (attached), January 2011 – Master of arts in psychology alumna Kim-Marie Cortez-Riggio‘s article ―The Green Footprint Project: How Middle School Students Inspired Their Community andRaised Their Self Worlth,‖ in this publication.Campus Entrepreneurship, December 31, 2010: GSEP was featured for its master of arts in socialentrepreneurship.Culver City Patch, December 26, 2010 – Culver City High School freshman Akela Morinaka washighlighted for running in GSEP‘s COASTAL 5K/10K.Ventura County Star, December 25, 2010 – Markie Daniel, an alumna of the master of arts in education,is chosen fellowship for teaching environmental science and biology at Calabasas High School.The Bulletin, December 22, 2010 – Genethia Hudley- Hayes, alumna of the master of arts in educationprogram, was mentioned for her appointment as special trustee to the Compton Community CollegeDistrict.Associated Content from Yahoo.com, December 17, 2010 – Kathryn Meister, an alumna from themaster of arts in clinical psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, speaks on signsfor autism and plausible treatments.The Hallmark Channel, December 16, 2010 – Jen Notas, alumna of the master of arts in education,adapted the popular Christmas story for television. This is Notas‘ second Hallmark Channel movie.The Herald News, November 28, 2010 – Terry Smith, a doctoral candidate in the doctor of education inlearning technologies at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology and2

visiting professor of education at the University of St. Francis has implemented fourth-graders of St.Raymond School in collaboration with students from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois as partof the first international Monster Project. Children of 38 selected schools spanning from Australia,Canada, the Dominican Republic, England, New Zealand, Siberia, Turkey, Uganda, and the UnitedStates constructed life-sized monsters and compared them using photos, video, podcasts and wikis tocommunicate with the other classrooms.People Magazine, November 22, 2010 – A three-page article featured the UCLA PEERS Program, whichwas established to improve the lives of teens with autism. Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson (MA ‘00, PsyD ‘04),recipient of GSEP‘s 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award for the Psychology Division, is director of thePEERS Program.A&E, November 15, 2010 – Dr. Charlene Underhill Miller, a 10-year adjunct faculty member in thePsychology Division, appeared as a mental health expert on ―Hoarders,‖ the station‘s top-rated show.The Cypress Times, November 9, 2010 – Dr. Bobby Holliday, alumna of the master of arts inpsychology, was highlighted for publishing A Lump of Clay, the first in a series of four Christian children‘sbooks.Ventura County Star, November 7, 2010 – Dr. Steve Hall, an alumnus of the doctor of education inorganizational leadership, was profiled for his appointment as president of the union that represents thefaculty at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges, an unusual path for a college dean.PBS, November 2010: Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the master of arts in counseling psychologyprogram, discussed transforming your psychological blocks to free the creativity within on ―Between theLines.‖OnAAiR, October 25, 2010 – Pat Boone appeared on the show to talk about the charity he co-foundedwith his family called Ryan's Reach, which raises money for a brain-injury rehabilitation facility called HighHopes. Pat tells the story of how his own grandson, Ryan, fell from a building in Los Angeles resulting ina severe brain injury and long coma before he "woke-up." Boone is chair of the Pepperdine UniversityBoard, and he and his wife, Shirley, are founding members of the advisory board of the Boone Center forthe Family.The Round Up News.com, October 13, 2010 – Dr. Kathleen Burke-Kelly holds a doctorate of educationin institutional management from GSEP and is the newest president (21 st ) for Los Angeles PierceCollege.Century City News, October 12, 2010 – The publication named Betty Uribe, a student in the doctor ofeducation in organizational leadership program, one of the 2010 Century City Women of Achievement.Uribe is an executive vice president at Comerica Bank, where she leads the retail division in Californiaand Arizona with over 100 banking centers. During her twenty-two year career in Financial Services, shehas held senior level positions in Retail banking, Business Banking, and Strategic Planning.Los Angeles Times Magazine, October 3, 2010 – Dr. Steve Sultanoff, adjunct faculty member, wasprofiled in an article entitled ―The Best Medicine‖ in which he discusses how laughter really is the besttherapy. Sultanoff advocates for using humor as a therapeutic tool in practice.The Immigrant Magazine; June 10, August 6, September 27, and December 1, 2010 – Dr. JeanmarieHamilton Boone, assistant professor of education, wrote articles called ―Arizona: A Step in the RightDirection?,‖ ―Keep‘Em Learning!,‖ Parents: The First Teachers,‖ and ―What Kind of Learner is YourChild?‖ for her monthly column.Sir Learnalot's Knowledge Blog, September 22, 2010 – Dr. Margaret Riel, visiting professor and cochairof the master of arts in learning technologies (online), was named as one of the top 20 mostinfluential people in online learning. Riel was cited for her research on Learning Circles, a program that3

ings student and teacher teams from different counties into project-based learning communities overelectronic networks. The Learning Circle network is part of the International Education and ResourceNetwork (iEARN). Riel is also a senior researcher at the Center for Technology in Learning at SRIInternational.KABC-TV, September 17, 2010 – Dr. Steve Sultanoff, adjunct faculty member, was interviewed aboutlaughter‘s ability to minimize pain and generate healing.The Huffington Post, September 1-22, 2010 – Dennis Palumbo (MA in Counseling Psychology ‘88)continues to write a column for the popular blog. He also recently published Mirror Image, the first volumein a series of mysteries. ―HOLLYWOOD ON THE COUCH: Going the Distance,‖ November 6 ―PITTSBURGH: The Steel City in Transition,‖ September 22 ―The Problem with the World...,‖ September 18 ―Gut Check: Living the Writer's Life,‖ September 15 ―MIRROR IMAGE--Reflections on Fact and Fiction,‖ September 1Discovery Channel, July 27 – September 28, 2010 – Miatta Snetter (MA ‘00, PsyD ‘07) showcases herclinical expertise as a narrator on The Colony, a reality television show in its second season which follows10 volunteers tasked with rebuilding society in a post-apocalyptic world setting. Snetter is a militarysexual trauma counselor at the Los Angeles Veterans Resource Center.The Today Show, July 26, 2010 – Allison Cohen (MFT ‘03) discussed how many happily married couplessleep in separate beds, resulting in more restful sleep, healthier relationships, and greater levels ofintimacy.Los Angeles Sentinel, July 15, 2010 – Dr. Thema Bryant Davis, associate professor, was highlighted forher promotion of health in church communities. As a member of the ministerial staff of AME Church anddirector of the dance ministry, Bryant Davis led a ballroom full of attendees of a Christian educationsummit in Las Vegas in an energetic gospel aerobics session.Discovery Channel, July 15, 2010 – Dr. Gregory Canillas, an adjunct professor in the PsychologyDivision, was featured in a segment of ―Deception with Keith Barry.‖ESPN Radio, July, 2010 – Kenneth Hartline, an MFT student, was interviewed about sports psychologyand how athletes handle the pressure to be the greatest in their game. Hartline runs a blog called ―ThePsychology of Sports.‖Parade Magazine, February 10, 2010 – Visiting professor of education Dr. Gary Stager was interviewedfor an article about whether or not video games are effective learning tools for children. He said, ―I‘m nothostile to the idea of kids learning with technology, but there‘s not much deep thinking behind the hypeabout gaming. Great teachers have reached kids for generations through interesting subject matter andmeaningful work.‖Edutopia, February 1, 2010 – Raleigh Philp, formerly an adjunct professor in the Education Division,participated in an extensive interview with this trade publication about the adolescent mind. Philp, whosadly recently passed away, had published Engaging 'Tweens and Teens: A Brain-Compatible Approachto Reaching Middle and High School Students in 2007.Multiple Outlets, January 26-27, 2010 – The newspaper highlighted Ventura Unified School Districtsuperintendent Dr. Trudy Arriaga for her receipt of the GSEP 2010 Superintendent of the Year award. Ventura 10, January 28, 2010 Topix.com, January 28, 20104

Ventura County Star, January 27, 2010 ECoronado.com, January 26, 2010Riverside Press-Enterprise, January 26, 2010 – Dr. Michael Moodian, alumnus of the doctor ofeducation in organizational leadership, authored an opinion-editorial on the necessity of a full-timeCalifornia legislature.Education Access Report, January 26, 2010 – Organizational Leadership alumna Carole Ann Simpsonwas profiled for her position as an USA Funds debt management consultant.The Daily Breeze, January 5, 2010 – Dr. Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education, was quotedin this article about a federal grant program intended to improve student performance in public schools.Connections, January/February 2010 – Marriage and family therapy alumna Alysha Sardella wasprofiled in the most recent issue of the newsletter for the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the CaliforniaAssociation of Marriage & Family Therapists.Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, January 2010 – Dr. Louis Cozolino, professor of psychology, coauthored―Using the MMPI to Assess Reported Cognitive Disturbances and Somatization as a CoreFeature of Complex PTSD.‖CNN Inside Africa, December 29 – Operation of Hope was highlighted in three online video segments.The organization provides reconstructive surgeries for children with facial deformities in developingcountries. Jennifer Trubenbach, online master of arts in educational technology alumna, is the executivedirector of the nonprofit.Meet LubeliheLubelihe HomeBlessingHunterdon County Democrat, December 28, 2009 – This local paper in New Jersey profiled master ofarts in education alumnus Colonel Frank E. Millner, following his passing on December 5. Millner wasformerly a presidential helicopter pilot, and had flown Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter andDwight Eisenhower. He worked for President Ronald Reagan, who promoted him to the rank of colonel,which he held until retirement. Millner served two tours in Vietnam, flying more than 600 missions there.CNN, December 18, 2010 – John Tsilimparis, MFT, an adjunct professor in the Psychology Division, wasinterviewed by Larry King on Larry King Live for Tsilimparis‘ role as a therapist on the popular A&Edocumentary television series Obsessed.TheHuffingtonPost.com, December 16, 2009 – January 28, 2010 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of themarriage and family therapy program, continues to write a column for the popular website. ―For Writer‘s, Patience is Still a Virtue,‖ January 28, 2010 ―Holmes and Watson in the Great Outdoors,‖ January 5, 2010 ―A Few Words on Behalf of Doubt,‖ December 16, 2009Philadelphia Inquirer, December 15, 2009 – Dr. Steven Sultanoff, professor of psychology and notablehumor therapist, discussed regifting. He said that it is a modern way to recyle – ―a way of going ‗green‘without costing green.‖IssaquahPress.com, December 15, 2009 – Marriage and family therapy student Johanna Davy‘sengagement was announced in the local publication.5

U.S. News & World Report, December 9, 2009 – Stephen Minix, alumnus of the master of arts ineducation with teaching credential program, was interviewed for an article on the Green Dot schools.Multiple outlets, December 8, 2009 – Dr. Linda Thor, alumna of the doctor of education in communitycollege administration program and an adjunct professor, will become chancellor of the Foothill-De AnzaCommunity College District as of February 16, 2010, the board of trustees announced Monday. "I amhonored and excited to be named the next chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District,one of the nation's premier community college districts," Thor said.MercuryNews.comPaloAltoOnline.comSilicon Valley / San Jose Business JournalAnaheim Mental Health Examiner, December 1, 2009 – February 10, 2010 – Adjunct professor ofpsychology Ari Novick authored several articles about anger management, the subject in which hespecializes. How to tell if YOU have an anger management problem, February 10, 2010 Anger Class offers solution to Individuals and Employers for Anger Management, January 29, 2010 Assertiveness: an anger management key to unlocking better communication, January 27, 2010 A Practical Approach to Anger Management Classes, January 23, 2010 Anger Class Online®- a tutorial in online anger management, January 16, 2010 Anger Class Online® Provides Financial Relief, January 6, 2010 How to start and find an Online anger management class, December 29, 2010 AJ Novick Group, Inc. Releases New Anger Management Class features, December 20, 2010 Top 10 reasons to take an anger management class online, December 9, 2010 Anger, one of the most misunderstood of all emotions, December 1, 2010Distance Learning, December 2009 – Dr. Margaret Riel, visiting faculty member and co-chair of theonline master of arts in learning technologies (MALT) at GSEP, and Dr. Paul Sparks, associate professorand co-chair of MALT authored a piece called ―Collaborative Knowledge Building: Blending In-Class andOnline Learning Formats‖ in the premier trade publication.Pastoral Psychology, November 28, 2009 – Dr. David Foy, professor of psychology, co-authored ―Whenhorror and loss intersect: Traumatic experiences and traumatic bereavement,‖ in this journal about theintersection of psychology, the social sciences, and religion.Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, November 26, 2009 – Dr. Reyna Garcia Ramos, professor of education andadvisory board member of the Salvation Army Pomona, recently helped serve up meals for familiesaround the Pomona Valley. She brought her own family, including her two sons, Xulián, age 7; Miguel,age 13 and husband, Mario to help serve about 500 families a home style Thanksgiving Day meal.Families were treated to musical entertainment and a food basket raffle in which families could win abasket with all the ingredients to prepare their own meal in their own home.The Immigrant Magazine, November 24, 2009 – Dr. Jeanmarie Hamilton Boone, assistant professor ofeducation, wrote an article called ―English Learner, Not Special Ed!‖ as part of her monthly column.PostandCourier.com, November 23, 2009 – George W. Hynd, alumnus of the master of arts inpsychology program as well as the bachelor of arts in psychology program at Seaver College, was namedprovost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the College of Charleston. He will join theCollege of Charleston on Jan. 11.CW Network, November 22, 2009 – Marceia Hawkins, a student in the master of arts in education withteaching credential program and president of the student group Phi Delta Kappa, was a contestant on theMiss California USA pageant.6

Multiple outlets, November 21-29, 2009 – Dr. Marco Cavazzoni, alumnus of the doctor of education inorganizational leadership, was interviewed to discuss his appointment as the vice president and generalmanager of final assembly and delivery at Boeing Charleston in South Carolina. TheSunNews.com, November 29, 2009 PostandCourier.com, November 21, 2009DanaPointTimes.com, November 19, 2009 – The Pepperdine Resource, Youth Diversion and EducationProgram (PRYDE) was highlighted for its role in an Orange County curfew sweep. ―Curfew violators ortobacco citations tend to be some of the worst kids we see come through,‖ said [Crystal] Dillard, [aprogram administrator for PRYDE]. ―Usually, curfew violations aren‘t the only thing happening.‖Multiple outlets, November 1-December 13, 2009 – Jill Vermeire, alumna of the marriage and familytherapy program, joins the famed Dr. Drew Pinsky as a clinical expert on the popular reality televisionshow Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew. Vermeire‘s specialties include sexual desire & intimacy, addictions, griefand loss, depression, trauma, women's issues, and life transitions. Examiner.com, December 8, 2009 VHI Blog, December 6, 2009 VHI, November 1-December 13, 209Daily Pilot, November 14, 2009 – Shannon Curry, a student in the doctor of psychology program, hasbeen awarded a $2,500 Joseph R. Stone Scholarship by Tourism Cares, an organization that givesmoney to students whose parents work in the travel and tourism industry. Curry was one of three winnersacross the U.S. and Canada to receive the scholarship. Curry‘s goal is to integrate psychology andculture so that culturally responsive mental healthcare is accessible in violence-afflicted regions of theworld.Thousand Oaks Acorn, November 13, 2009 – Stan Mantooth announced his candidacy for VenturaCounty superintendent of schools during a November 2 press conference in Ventura. Mantooth wasappointed county superintendent in September 2008. Mantooth received a master‘s degree in schoolbusiness administration from GSEP in 1991. He was also a faculty member at Pepperdine University.The Orange County Register, November 13, 2009 – The Pepperdine Resource, Youth Diversion andEducation (PRYDE) program was highlighted for its collaboration with the Orange County DistrictAttorney‘s Office and law enforcement agencies on a curfew sweep to reduce gang participation. PRYDEis a prevention, intervention, and counseling program for at-risk youth and their families in OrangeCounty. The program is staffed by graduate and post-graduate interns from GSEP.The Bleacher Report, November 7, 2009 – Dr. Ernest Joseph Arias; alumnus of the educationalleadership academy master‘s program and educational leadership, administration, and policy doctoralprogram; is a contributing writer for this sports-oriented Web site. In this column he discussed collegefootball rivalries.Earth Times, November 6, 2009 – EDUCAUSE, the association for information technology in highereducation, announced the appointment of Dr. Linda Thor, president of Rio Salado College, to a four-yearterm on the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors effective January 1. Thor holds a bachelor's degree injournalism from Seaver College and a doctor of education in community college administration fromGSEP. In addition, she has taught as an adjunct faculty member at GSEP.CNN International, November 4 – Non-profit Operation of Hope was highlighted in a segment about theorganization‘s latest mission to Zimbabwe. Operation of Hope, which provides corrrective surgeries tochildren in developing countries with facial deformities, is directed by Jennifer Trubenbach, an onlinemaster of arts in educational technology alumna and recipient of the 2009 GSEP Distinguished Alumnusaward for the Education Division.7

Multiple Outlets, November 1-5, 2009 – Dr. Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education, wasfeatured due to his candidacy for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District School BoardRepresentative. Collators earned nearly 20 percent of the vote, earning him a seat on the board. Palos Verdes Peninsula News, November 5, 2009 The Daily Breeze, November 1-4, 2009November 4, 2009November 3, 2009November 1, 2009MindShare Learning Report, November 2009 – Robert Martellacci, alumnus of the online master of artsin educational technology and publisher and managing editor of the MindShare Learning Report, noted inthe latest newsletter that he enjoyed participating in the most recent virtual gathering of the PepperdineUniversity Online Learning Technology Community, of which Martellacci is alumni president.Los Angeles Times, October 29, 2009 – Dr. Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology, commentedon a study which showed that people who cheat in high school are more likely to cheat on their taxes, lieto spouses or customers, or otherwise bend the truth in the future. He suggested that new technology hascreated a generational shift in the ethics of many activities, such as illegal music downloads andplagiarism: "The young do that in a widespread fashion and say yes, they know it's wrong; yes, it'sstealing, but everybody is doing it. It becomes normalized; it becomes almost irrelevant that it's againstthe letter of the law.‖ Providing a balanced view he also spoke in defense of teens, noting that manyexpressed positive views about ethnic and gender rights and rights to education that were not necessarilyheld by previous generations: "We want to denounce young people as immoral, but certain basic valuesthat represent American ideals of freedom and equality seem to be on the rise with young adults."OC Metro Video Center, October 29, 2009 – Dr. Michael Moodian, alumnus of the organizationalleadership program, organized one of the first-ever Twitter-driven political debates on October 28 at theIrvine campus of Brandman University where Moodian is a professor. Republican gubernatorialcandidates for the 2010 election Tom Campbell and Steve Poizner participated in the discussion entitled―Solutions to the California Financial Crisis.‖The Orange County Register, October 27, 2009 – Jennifer Trubenbach, online master of arts ineducational technology alumna and recipient of the 2009 GSEP Distinguished Alumnus award for theEducation Division, was spotlighted for meeting with the president of Zambia and his family to discusshow non-profit Operation of Hope, which Trubenbach directs, can support those in need in the country.The organization provides corrective surgeries to children in developing countries with facial deformities.Dr. Phil, October 20-21 – Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, associate professor of psychology and director of theCulture and Trauma Research Lab at GSEP, appeared in a two-part series featuring members of theWesson family, adult survivors of horrifying childhood sexual and physical abuse. Bryant-Davis providedinsight into their experience, and said, among other things, that while the abuse affected them, it doesn‘thave to define them. The popular television program airs nationwide and in 73 foreign countries.Multiple Outlets, October 12-November 23, 2009 – Leslie Landis, alumna of marriage and family therapyprogram, was spotlighted along with her new book, The Art of Overeating: A Bellyful of Laughs about ourFood-Phobic Culture. Star magazine named it their ―Pick of the Week,‖ and the Los Angeles Timessummarized it as a "collection of trivia, facts, musings and art on the state of our relationship to food.‖ Thebook conveys Landis' cheeky message to "have your cake and read it too." Star Magazine (article attached), November 23, 2009 Los Angeles Times Food Blog “Daily Dish,” October 12, 2009Multiple outlets, October 10, 2009 – In an Associated Press article entitled "Did self-help course lead towoman's suicide?" Dr. Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology, voiced his professional opinion in8

esponse to a woman's tragic suicide following completion of an intense self-help seminar. He said,"Therapy usually encourages people to recall traumatic events and how those events made them feel —which can leave them unstable. And if those people aren't monitored by professionals who know how toassess whether they're strong enough to tolerate the therapy, the results can be disastrous." The articlewas picked-up by 233 national, regional, and local media outlets, including the New York Times, LosAngeles Times, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, and HoustonChronicle.The Associated PressNew York TimesLos Angeles TimesForbesChicago TribuneMiami HeraldSan Francisco ChronicleHouston ChronicleSan Francisco ExaminerWashington Examiner, DCSeattle TimesSeattle Post IntelligencerPhiladelphia InquirerContra Costa Times, CANewsday, NYHartford CourantMinneapolis Star Tribune, MNSanta Cruz SentinelMonterey County Herald, CAFresno Bee, CAModesto Bee, CABradenton Herald, FLLas Vegas Sun, NVBellingham Herald, WAThe State, SCArizona Daily StarConnecticut PostSan Diego Union TribuneThe HeraldMinneapolis StarCleveland NewsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAllentown Morning Call, PABelleville News Democrat, ILColumbus Ledger-Enquirer, GAOneNewsNow, MSThe Plain Dealer, OHCBS NewsNews 10NBC, NYMSNBC.comYahoo.comMLive.com, MIThe Canadian PressTimes of IndiaeTaiwan News, Taiwan9

North County Times, October 8, 2009 – This article reports that Oceanside High School in theOceanside Unified School District inducted Janice Tait Shultz, class of 1966, and eight other alumni intothe school‘s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is intended to reflect people who have set good examples forcurrent and future students to follow, people who have demonstrated their ability to impact the world.Shultz earned a doctorate in institutional management from GSEP, where she later taught as an adjunctprofessor. Schultz has been an educator for nearly 40 years. She served as associate superintendent ofthe Fallbrook Union Elementary School District from 2006 until she retired earlier this year.The New Zealand Herald, October 8, 2009 – Dr. Gary Stager, visiting faculty in the Education Division,was the subject of the article ―Schools' narrow e-teaching focus worries expert.‖ Stager stated, "I thinkone of the trends I am seeing globally is an increasing conservatism, not just in educational policy, but anarrowing of the imagination of what kids can actually do with computers…If schools lack the resourcesor the maturity to handle the internet appropriately then maybe they ought to take a pass on it." Stageralso said he kept hearing the next generation of teachers would embrace the technologies available, butthat "there's no evidence whatsoever that new teachers are any bolder or more imaginative ... in factthere's quite a bit of evidence to the contrary."Multiple Outlets, October 2009 – February 2010 – Lori Gottlieb, a student in the marriage and familytherapy program, has been featured in promotions of her new book, Marry Him: The Case for Settling forMr. Good Enough. KKZZ-AM 1400 The Business of Life, February 24, 2010 NPR KPCC-FM The Larry Mantle Show Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 2010 Inside Edition, February 20, 2010 WHUR-FM The Audrey Chapman Show Alexandria, Virginia, February 20, 2010 NPR Wisconsin Public Radio "Conversations with Joy Cardin", February 17, 2010 Dr. Phil, February 17, 2010 KFI-AM Los Angeles, February 15, 2010 The New York Times Sunday Styles, February 14, 2010 MPR Marketplace, February 13, 2010 CBS The Early Show, February 13, 2010 WCCO Minneapolis The Esme Murphy Show, February 13, 2010 Minnesota Public Radio Midmorning, February 12, 2010 Christian Science Monitor, February 12, 2010 CNN Newsroom, February 12, 2010 KZSU-FM Stanford, CA, February 11, 2010 KYGO-FM Kelly and Rider in the Morning Denver, February 11, 2010 Penguin.com, February 11, 2010 Progressive Talk Radio The Jacqueline Bachar Show Palm Springs, CA, February 11, 2010 WLNK-FM Matt and Ramona Show North Carolina, February 10, 2010 Tango Magazine, February 9, 2010 Single Mom Seeking, February 9, 2010 The Joy Behar Show, February 9, 2010 The Allen Hunt Show, February 9, 2010 Writers Bloc with Sandra Tsing Loh, February 9, 2010 Salon, February 8, 2010 The Dr. Laura Berman Show Oprah Radio, February 8, 2010 MatchMatrix, February 8, 2010 The KTLA Morning Show, February 8, 2010 The Washington Post, February 7, 2010 The Roy Green Show - Corus Radio Canada, February 6, 2010 The Huffington Post, February 5, 2010 NPR – WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show, February 5, 201010

Time Magazine, February 5, 2010 People Magazine, February 5, 2010 Los Angeles Jewish Journal, February 5, 2010 The Huffington Post, February 4, 2010 AOL.com, February 4, 2010 EvanMarcKatz.com, February 4, 2010 Frisky.com, February 4, 2010 WFMP-FM The Lori and Julia Show Minneapolis/St. Paul, February 4, 2010 BBC World Update, February 4, 2010 WOR-AM The Joan Hamburg Show, February 4, 2010 More Magazine, February 4, 2010 The Happiness Project blog, February 4, 2010 The Today Show, February 4, 2010 85 Broads Live Jam Session, February 3, 2010 KRLA-AM The Dennis Prager Show, February 3, 2010 The New York Post, February 2, 2010 Glamour, February 2010 Redbook Magazine, February 2010 O, The Oprah Magazine, February 2010 Marie Claire, February 2010 Chatelaine magazine (Canada), February 2010 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Q Show, February 2010 Times of London Sunday Style, February 2010 The Courier Brisbane - Australia “Top picks for 2010”, February 2010 Elle Quebec, February 2010 The New York Daily News, January 31, 2010 Noozhawk - Santa Barbara , January 28, 2010 The New York Observer, "The Very Short List", January 28, 2010 Newsweek, January 25, 2010 Forbes, January 11, 2010 Dad's House, January 11, 2010 The New York Post, January 2, 2010 The New York Post, November 2009 The New York Observer, October 21, 2009 Glamour, October 2009AIDS Care, October 2009 – Dr. Barbara Ingram, professor of psychology, co-authored ―Commonelements in self-management of HIV and other chronic illnesses: an integrative framework‖ in theprestigious journal. Ingram specializes in the development of self-awareness and therapeutic skillsthrough experiential activities.Ventura County Star, September 18, 2009 – Dr. Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology, wasquoted in an article entitled ―Experts say there's no easy explanation when parents kill children.‖ Hecommented that child killings can be preceded by other violence or threats, and because having violentimpulses toward a child is socially abhorrent, it is less likely that someone will seek help because it is thelast thing they can share with somebody.Our Weekly, September 17, 2009 – Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, associate professor of psychology, wasinterviewed for the article ―Psychologist sheds light on child abuse,‖ in which she disused key points forparents to look for in the event of suspected child abuse, and commented on the case of Jaycee LeeDougard, was kidnapped at age 11 and recently found alive and living with her captor 18 years later. OurWeekly is the largest African American newspaper in Los Angeles.11

San Jose Mercury News, September 8, 2009 – Dr. Johanna VanderMolen, alumna of the master of artsin education program and superintendent of the Campbell Union School District, announced that she willretire in early 2010. "Campbell Union School District has been truly fortunate to have had the benefit ofJohanna's leadership for the last nine-plus years," said Danielle Cohen, president of the district'sgoverning board. "Her innovative thinking and focus on what is best for children have allowed our districtto make tremendous progress on so many levels." The district oversees 7,300 students from thecommunities of Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Saratoga.Philadelphia Inquirer, September 4, 2009 – Renowned African American scholar Molefi Asante, analumnus of George Pepperdine College and a recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree fromGSEP, is the subject of an article in the "Home and Design" section of the newspaper. The articledescribes Asante's outstanding collection of African art.Our Weekly, September 3, 2009 – Dr. Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education, was quoted inthe article ―It‘s Not the Money.‖ He discussed the difference between the grades of African American andCaucasian children, noting that the way schools include parents and educate them about the curriculumis essential to raising the performance of African Americans. Collatos also said that it is critical for AfricanAmerican students to have access to a wide range of college-prep courses. Our Weekly is the largestAfrican American newspaper in Los Angeles.Dr. Phil, September 3, 2009 – Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, associate professor of psychology, appeared onthis popular television program, which airs nationwide and in 73 foreign countries, to discuss thesymptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and the possibility that Jaycee Lee Dugard, who waskidnapped at age 11 and recently found alive and living with her captor 18 years later, will suffer from it.Discovery Channel, September 1-8, 2009 – Doctor of psychology graduate Miatta Snetter is serving asa psychology expert for "The Colony," a new television program in which volunteers are tested to see ifthey can rebuild a society following a global catastrophe.The Immigrant Magazine, September-October 2009 – Dr. Jeanmarie Hamilton Boone, assistantprofessor of education, wrote an article called ―Six Things Every English Learner‘s Parent Should Know‖which appeared on p.13 of the magazine. Hamilton Boone will write a monthly column for the publicationgoing forward.Addiction Professional, September-October 2009 – Tony Bevacqua, alumnus of the marriage andfamily therapy program, wrote an article entitled ―A Dangerous Infatuation,‖ published in the peerreviewedmagazine for clinicians working with addiction treatment and prevention. The piece discusseshow society's preoccupation with celebrity addiction can harm individuals' recovery prospects. Bevacquacurrently works in a private rehabilitation facility in Malibu.Kappan Magazine (article attached), September 2009 – Byron Garrett, member of the first cohort o theeducational leadership, administration, and policy program at GSEP and currently executive officer of theNational PTA, was highlighted in the publication distributed by educational honor society Phi Delta Kappa.He commented on standards and student performance in an article entitled "Americans Speak Out: AreEducators and Policy Makers Listening?"American Psychological Association Online, September 2009 – An article written by Dr. ThemaBryant-Davis, associate professor of psychology, along with three doctor of psychology students, AllisonMarks, Shaquita Tillman, and Kimberly Smith, was cited as part of an official American PsychologicalAssociation policy in a resolution against human trafficking and slavery.Richmond Register, August 29, 2009 – Dr. Steven Sultanoff, professor of psychology and notablehumor therapist, discussed the benefit of laughter to health. He even jovially acknowledged listening toactor and comedian Robin Williams' tapes on the way to the dentist.12

Bakersfield.com, August 28, 2009 – Todd Coston, alumnus of the online master of arts in educationaltechnology, was highlighted as a "Who's Who" in the "People in Business" section for his appointment asdirector of the South Kern Campus of Cerro Coso Community College.TheHuffingtonPost.com, August 22, 2009 – An article entitled ―Finding Self Worth in Jail: Getting Out byGoing In‖ highlighted the efforts and success of Getting Out By Going In, a non-profit organizationdedicated to preparing incarcerated men and women for release by providing the simple tools andeducation necessary to make positive choice. The organization was founded by Coach Mara LeighTaylor, an alumna of the master of arts in psychology and marriage and family therapy programs atGSEP.Daily Breeze, August 20, 2009 – Schehrezade Lodhy, alumna of the master of arts in education withteaching credential, appeared in a photograph accompanying an article on the opening of the Da VinciSchools in the Wiseburn School District. Lodhy will be a humanities teacher at the charter schools, whichemphasize project-based learning.The Gloucester County Times, August 7, 2009 – Master's in psychology alumna Lisa Montana ofBridgeton was mentioned for achieving a new position as a science teacher at Glassboro IntermediateSchool in New Jersey. She had been teaching fifth grade in Deerfield Township and previously taughtsixth grade math and science in California.Communiqué News Journal, August 2009 – The semi-annual American Psychological Associationpublication featured an article on the leadership styles of ethnic minority leaders co-authored by doctor ofpsychology student Kimberly Smith.Ode Magazine, August 2009 – Dr. Steven Sultanoff, professor of psychology and notable humortherapist, was quoted throughout the extensive article "Medicinal Mirth: The Health Benefits of Laughter."He said, "If you increase your humor quotient, it will change your life. Laughter is a physical response tohumor. Muscles contract, blood flow increases, breathing rate speeds up and circulation increases."Sultanoff also closed the piece with a touching story of how humor helped one of his clients.TheHuffingtonPost.com, July 30, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage and family therapyprogram, continues to write a column for the popular website. His most recent post was entitled"Hollywood On The Couch: Memo to a Young TV Exec" and discussed how today's entertainmentproducers should have a familiarity with the creative talents of the past.The Orange County Register, July 27, 2009 – Non-profit Operation of Hope, directed by online master'sin educational technology alumna Jennifer Trubenbach, was spotlighted for hosting a high-end fashionshow fundraiser to support the organization's surgical missions in developing countries.National Geographic Channel, July 26, 2009 – Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, provided hisprofessional opinion on one of the most interesting unsolved mysteries of the 20th century in "TheSkyjacker That Got Away." The documentary discussed America's 40-year obsession with discovering thetrue identity of D.B. Cooper, an American citizen who hijacked a commercial airplane in demand of aransom then jumped into the sky, never to be heard from again.Discovery Channel, July 21-August 25, 2009 – Doctor of psychology graduate Miatta Snetter is servingas a psychology expert for "The Colony," a new television program in which volunteers are tested to see ifthey can rebuild a society following a global catastrophe.EdWeek.org: Digital Education, July 1, 2009 – Visiting professor Dr. Gary Stager discussed 1-to-1programs, which aim to equip every student with a laptop or mobile device, in the popular blog hosted byEducation Week.Asbarez.com, June 18, 2009 – Armond Aghakhanian, a doctoral student of organizational leadership,was featured for completing a series of meetings in Washington, DC to make ―the moral, historical, andgenocide-prevention case for official U.S. condemnation and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide,‖13

and to advocate for human rights legislation as a representative of the Armenian National Committee ofAmerica. Pepperdine is referred to as ―an educational leader in the fields of teaching and psychology anda proponent of providing its students with valuable practical field experience, [preparing] individuals withbroad-based knowledge, adaptability, and strong leadership skills.‖TheHuffingtonPost.com, June 16, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage and family therapyprogram, continues to write a column for the popular website. His most recent post was entitled, "Hate-Speech: The Real Pandemic."CNN.com International, June 13, 2009 – Operation of Hope was featured in a video segment on thewidely-viewed news channel. The clip showcases the organization's efforts to provide corrective surgeriesto children in developing countries with facial deformities, and highlights Beloved, the nonprofit's greatestsuccess story. Online master of arts in educational technology alumna Jennifer Trubenbach, one ofPeople magazine's 2008 "Heroes of the Year" and GSEP's 2009 distinguished alumnus in education, isexecutive director of the organization.TMCnet.com, June 5, 2009 – Kristy Hirschberg, a former 1 st grade teacher and now the director ofeducation for eLearn Training Systems, said that, ―Elearning is typically surrounded by a lot of technobabble,which simply means you are combining a beautifully designed web page to teach in a way that isextra fun and engaging…Elearning provides people with different learning styles the opportunity to learnin a fun environment and at their own pace, resulting in better comprehension and job performance.‖Hirschberg is an alumna of the online master‘s in educational technology program.The Acorn, June 4, 2009 – Susan Baker, a licensed marriage and family therapist and adjunct professorof psychology, was spotlighted for her research on the mind-body connection and somatic awarenessteaching techniques. Baker has been promoting the trend toward somatic psychology in her practice,classes, and at conferences across California.BlackNews.com, June 3, 2009 – Tish Norman, alumna of the Education Division, was selected forrepresentation out of hundreds of speaker submissions by CAMPUSPEAK, an agency for professionalcollege speakers. Norman is the founder of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., an educational leadershipconsulting company, host of her self-titled internet radio show, (http://tishnorman.podbean.com) andcontributing author of the empowerment book From Mediocre to Magnificent.MedicalNewsToday.com, June 2, 2009 – The roundtable discussion on the rise in trafficking women inAfrica, Asia, and the United States hosted by assistant professor of psychology Dr. Thema Bryant-Daviswas named one of the upcoming highlights of the American Psychological Annual Convention, which tookplace two months later, in August.Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, May 30, 2009 – Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, providedcomments for the Sunday Lifestyle section of a German newspaper operating out of Santa Monica on thetroubled relationships between celebrities and their non-celebrity neighbors in Malibu.Obsessed (A&E), May 25, June 8, July 13, July 27, 2009 – John Tsilimparis, MFT, an adjunct professorin the Psychology Division, participated as one of the therapists providing guidance to people with anxietydisorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, and hoarding on the fascinatingdocumentary television series. Tsilimparis, a staff therapist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, runsa psychiatric outpatient program in a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model. He has said that, "Oneof the many reasons I enjoy working in a CBT model is that it is a collaborative effort between therapistand patient. This collaborative alliance ultimately provides patients with a vital and enduring sense ofpersonal empowerment over their negative thoughts and compulsive behaviors."OC Register, May 19, 2009 – Operation of Hope was the subject of an article highlighting theorganization's efforts to provide corrective surgeries to children in developing countries with facialdeformities. The article cited the nonprofit's recent win of $50,000 from actor Hugh Jackman's Twittercontest, in which he invited fans to suggest their favorite charities. Online Master of Arts in Educational14

Technology alumna Jennifer Trubenbach, one of People magazine's 2008 "Heroes of the Year," isexecutive director of the organization.TheHuffingtonPost.com, May 8-June 1, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage and familytherapy program, continues to write a column for the popular website. His most recent posts wereentitled, "She's Your Agent, Not Your Mother," and "R.I.P., Movies for Grownups?" June 1, 2009 May 8, 2009New York Times, May 2, 2009 – The marriage of Flor Collins and Erin Tauscher, a psychology master'sstudent, was announced in the Weddings/Celebrations section. Tauschermis a partner in and anexecutive producer at Trio Films, a commercial production company in Los Angeles.Mississauga Business Times (article attached), May 2009 – Robert Martellacci, alumnus of onlinemaster of arts in educational technology, was highlighted for his role as president and publisher ofMindShare Learning and the MindShare Learning Report, Canada's premier education technologyeMagazine. Martellaci discussed how his education at GSEP has supported his professional endeavors.Scholastic Administrator Magazine, May 2009 – Terry Smith, a doctoral student in LearningTechnologies, and Dr. Gary Stager, visiting professor, were highlighted in an article entitled, "The Powerof Project Learning."Multiple outlets, April 24, 2009 – Operation of Hope was named one of two winners of actor HughJackman's $100K Twitter contest in which he invited fans to suggest their favorite charities. The nonprofitreceived $50K for its work providing corrective surgeries to children in developing countries with facialdeformities. Online Master of Arts in Educational Technology alumna Jennifer Trubenbach, one of Peoplemagazine's 2008 "Heroes of the Year," is executive director of the organization.On-Air with Ryan SeacrestRyanSeacrest.comNBC.comPBS.orgThe Orange County RegisterThe Post ChronicleSky NewsAccessHollywood.comPlaybill.comLooktotheStars.orgHollyscoop.comPopeater.comEthioPlanet.comCityTalk.fmAnanova.comProfessionalFundraising.com.ukNPR, April 14, 2009 – Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, was invited to speak on the show ―HealthDialogues‖ with host Lance Rosco. The show aired on the NPR Ventura County/Santa Barbara Countystation affiliate, KCLU. Levy discussed the impact of the economic downturn and its effects on mentalhealth.Los Angeles Times, April 13, 2009 – Elizabeth Laugeson, director of a research collaboration betweenUCLA and the Help Group, a Los Angeles nonprofit that runs schools and outreach programs for children15

with special needs, was quoted in the article "Demystifying Faces for Autistic Kids," appearing on the frontpage of the Health section. Laugeson is an alumna of the Doctor of Psychology program.TheHuffingtonPost.com, April 1-16, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage and familytherapy program, continues to write a column for the popular website. His most recent posts wereentitled, "Hollywood on the Couch: Part 2" and "What if Susan Boyle Couldn't Sing?" April 16, 2009 April 1, 2009Monitor on Psychology (article attached), April 2009 – GSEP assistant professor of psychology Dr.Thema Bryant-Davis was featured in the American Psychological Association publication for coordinatinga dancing troupe called the Living World Dance Ministry. The troupe performs at the First AfricanMethodist Episcopal Church in South Central Los Angeles the second Sunday of each month.New Hampshire Public Radio, March 31, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage and familytherapy program, was a guest on the radio show "Word of Mouth," which addresses new ideas and trendsin science, technology, health, the environment, and popular culture. Palumbo discussed psychologicaltechniques for overcoming job loss.Los Angeles Times, March 21, 2009 – Catrisa Booker, a doctoral student in the Education division atGESP and a 12-year veteran of the Los Angeles public school system, was referenced in an article citingthe number of African Americans suffering from job loss and financial strains due to the recession. Bookerhad been earning a six-figure salary as a reading and writing specialist until her position was eliminatedbecause of budget cuts. 'It's disheartening,' said Booker. 'I feel like I did everything the right way. I wentback to school. I kept improving my credentials.'"Ventura County Star, March 16, 2009 – Leanne Nielson, alumna of the master's and doctoralpsychology programs at GSEP, was named provost of California Lutheran University. Nielson had beeninterim provost since last April.Orange County Register, March 15, 2009 – Elizabeth McAdams, a former adjunct faculty member whotaught educational psychology at GSEP, was highlighted for forming the 70-member "Life after Life" clubto address religion, philosophy, and the afterlife.TheHuffingtonPost.com, March 10, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage and familytherapy program, continues to write a column for the popular website. His most recent post was entitled"Attack of the Teenage Brain!!"The Globe and Mail, March 9, 2009 – Dr. Steven Sultanoff, an adjunct faculty member in the psychologydivision, was quoted in the article "Chuckling our Way through the Crisis," which discussed whether or notit is appropriate to use humor to alleviate stressful situations in the workplace such as downsizing.AARP Bulletin Today, March 3 – GSEP professor of psychology Dr. Louis Cozolino was quoted in anarticle on the plausibility of creating a neurological medication that could promote intimacy. Cozolino saidit was indeed possible to develop a type of ―love drug,‖ but that "you have to be careful how you definelove."Learning and Leading with Technology, March/April 2009 – Chris Bigenho, alumnus of the OnlineMaster of Arts in Educational Technology at GSEP, authored a detailed article on Real SimpleSyndication or Rich Site Summary (RSS) in the education trade publication.AARP Bulletin (article attached, p.6), March 2009 – GSEP professor of psychology Dr. Louis Cozolinowas quoted in an article on the plausibility of creating a neurological medication that could promoteintimacy. Cozolino said it was indeed possible to develop a type of ―love drug,‖ but that "you have to becareful how you define love."16

Los Angeles Times (Education Supplement) (article attached), February 27, 2009 – GSEP's OnlineMaster‘s in Educational Technology is featured in the cover story, ―Virtually Educated.‖ The program ishighlighted in the sub-section ―Hybrid Online Programs,‖ and references both Dr. Riel‘s USDLA award forDistance Learning Teaching and the program‘s USDLA award for Best Practices.San Diego Union Tribune, February 22, 2009 – Dr. Steven Sultanoff, an adjunct faculty member in thepsychology division, was quoted in an article that discussed how humor can be most valuable in times ofstress. Sultanoff said ―When you are making fun of something, it isn't as potent. You make it just one littlepiece in the whole spectrum of your life.‖Microsoft IT Academy Newsletter (article attached), February 20, 2009 – The newsletter included anotice on GSEP's collaboration with the Microsoft IT Academy to provide students in the Urban Initiativeaccess to a toolkit of technology-related resources. The bulletin reaches approximately 10,000 membersof the Microsoft IT Academy program worldwide such as educators, university administrators, andgovernment leaders.Del Mar Times, February 19, 2009 – Adjunct faculty member in the Education division Dr. SharonMcClain, superintendent of Del Mar Union High School District, was highlighted for her receipt of the 2009Pepperdine University Superintendent of the Year Award.Edutopia, February 18, 2009 – Terry Smith, a doctoral student in Educational Technology, was thesubject of an article on project-based learning entitled "Project Management Keeps Learning on Track" inthe popular education magazine. He will present on this topic at the University of Monterrey in Mexicolater this month.Los Angeles Times (article attached), February 15, 2009 – Dean Weber was quoted throughout anarticle entitled "Back to the Books?" appearing on the front page of the Sunday paper's "Jobs" section.The piece discussed the merits of pursuing graduate school during a recession.Press-Telegram, February 12, 2009 – An article on the 1 st District City Council race in Long Beach notedthat candidate Eduardo Lara, a professor in the Education division, had pulled out of the race.Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (article attached), February 9, 2009 – The Los AngelesUnified School District weekly newsletter included a half-page announcement of the upcoming seminar"Key Strategies for Successful Administrative Advancement," hosted by the Pepperdine SuperintendentAdvisory Council.Education Review, February 6, 2009 – Dr. June Schmieder-Ramirez, professor of education, washighlighted in the journal of book reviews for her assessment of Robert Sternberg's book Wisdom,Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized (Cambridge University Press, 2003). Sternberg is the dean of theSchool of Arts and Sciences and professor of psychology at Tufts University.ACCCA Reports (article attached), February 2009 – The newsletter for the Association of CaliforniaCommunity College Administrators highlighted a GSEP alumnus Randy Peebles (InstitutionalManagement, ‘95) for being appointed Provost of the Advanced Technology & Education Park in Tustin,the newest campus of the South Orange County Community College District. In addition, the newsletterincluded a full-length feature on the upgrades to GSEP's Organizational Leadership program.Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, January 29, 2009 – Dr. Besenia Rodriguez, director of studentservices, was quoted in an article about the documentary "Beautiful Me(s): Finding our RevolutionarySelves in Black Cuba.‖ Rodriguez was a producer of and participant in the film.EdCal (article attached), January 26, 2009 – Adjunct faculty member in the Education division Dr.Sharon McClain, superintendent of Del Mar Union High School District, was highlighted for her receipt ofthe 2009 Pepperdine University Superintendent of the Year Award. EdCal is the state‘s only weeklyeducation-oriented newspaper targeted toward school administrators.17

TheCommentFactory.com, January 26, 2009 – In an article entitled "Online Chatting Reaches NewHeights. But is it Dangerous?" associate professor of psychology Steven Rouse noted that the Internetcan have negative affects on interpersonal relationships. He said, "My research suggests that peoplearen‘t able to form accurate impressions of a stranger‘s personality if they only meet in an onlinesetting….you aren‘t able to see their nonverbal behaviors or hear their tone of voice. A person may type'LOL', but that doesn‘t mean that they really are laughing out loud.‖Contra Costa Times, January 26, 2009 – Two articles on the 1 st District City Council race in Long Beachreferenced the candidacy of Eduardo Lara, a professor in the Education division. January 26, 2009 January 26, 2009The Marshall News Messenger, January 16, 2009 – Doctor of Education alumnus Dr. Larry Hygh, Jr.,was featured for delivering a sermon at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, DCthe day before the inauguration of President Barack Obama.TheHuffingtonPost.com, January 15-February 3, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of the marriage andfamily therapy program, continues to write a column for the popular website. His most recent posts wereentitled, "Oscars and Emmys and Globes, Oh my!," "Do you Suffer from Political Apathy Disorder," and"(Posthumous) Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." February 3, 2009 January 22, 2009 January 15, 2009Press-Telegram, January 12-February 4, 2009 – Four articles on the 1 st District City Council race in LongBeach referenced the candidacy of Eduardo Lara, a professor in the Education division. February 4, 2009 January 27, 2009 January 26, 2009 January 12, 2009Contra Costa Times, January 2-9, 2009 – Two articles on the 1 st District City Council race in Long Beachnoted that Eduardo Lara, a professor in the Education division, is a possible candidate for the position. January 9, 2009 January 8, 2009 January 2, 2009 December 30, 2008Ventura County Star, January 2, 2009 – This article listed the various professional development schoolsin Ventura County, highlighting the partnership between GSEP and Manzanita School in Newbury Park.Aggression and Violent Behavior (article attached), January-February 2009 – Assistant professor ofpsychology Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis and psychology doctoral student Shaquita Tillman co-authored anarticle entitled ―Intimate Partner Violence against African American Women: An Examination of the Socio-Cultural Context.‖Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, January 2009 – Dr. Yuying Tsong, clinical facultyand research methodologist, co-authored an article entitled "Family affection as a Protective Factoragainst the Negative Effects of Perceived Asian Values Gap on the Parent-Child Relationship for Asian18

American Male and Female College Students" which appeared in the American PsychologicalAssociation journal.Scranton Times-Tribune, December 27, 2008 – Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, wasinterviewed on the subject of New Year's resolutions for a weekly humor column in an article entitled"New Years Resolutions Deserve Psycho Analysis."PsychologyToday.com, December 20, 2008 – In this interview, Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of themarriage and family therapy program and author of From Crime to Crime: Mind-Boggling Tales of Mysteryand Murder, discusses mystery's role in writing.TheHuffingtonPost.com, December 16, 2008-January 5, 2009 – Dennis Palumbo, alumnus of themarriage and family therapy program, has been invited to do a column for the popular website. His firstthree posts were entitled, "Hollywood on the Couch," "NBC Cancels Christmas!" and "The Male Therapist,Hollywood-Style." January 5, 2009 December 18, 2008 December 16, 2008The Irish Times, December 16, 2008 – Professor of psychology Dr. Louis Cozolino's book "The HealthyAging Brain: Sustaining Attachment, Attaining Wisdom" was highlighted in an article entitled "HealthTomes Worming their Way onto Gift Lists." The article states that the book "turns on its head the notionthat brain development fits into the realm of early childhood development, and puts forward the thesis thatthe brain continues to develop through adulthood, [as well as] offers readers skills and strategies formaintaining and enhancing a healthy brain into later life."Multiple outlets, December 12, 2008 – In an Associated Press article entitled "Ill. Governor Parlor Game:Psychotic or Political?" Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, speculates on whether Governor RodBlagojevich's behavior might reflect symptoms of mental illness. In one of Levy's multiple quotes he says,"When hubris creeps through the door, judgment just flies out the window." Levy closes the article withthe comment that, "There really is no clear line between what's normal and pathological."The Associated PressInternational Herald TribuneForbesLos Angeles TimesChicago TribuneNPRFOX NewsCBS NewsAOL.comYahoo.comSeattle TimesNewsday, NYBaltimore SunWashington Examiner, DCPhiladelphia InquirerHartford CourantMiami HeraldHouston ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ExaminerThe Plain Dealer, OH19

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WRAL.com, NCSeattle Post IntelligencerBellingham Herald, WAMid Columbia Tri City Herald, WATheNewsTribune.com, WAThe Olympian, WAMacon Telegraph, GAColumbus Ledger-Enquirer, GAKOB.com, NMLas Cruces Sun-News, NMOneNewsNow, MSBiloxi Sun HeraldMLive.com, MIKSL-TV, UTKSTP, MNBradenton Herald, FLDanbury News Times, CTHenderson Gleaner, KYLas Vegas Sun, NVAnchorage Daily News, AKKentucky.comKTAR.com, AZKWGN.com, COIBTimes AustraliaYahoo.com SingaporeeTaiwan News, TaiwanMonitor on Psychology, December 2008 – Dr. Edward Shafranske, professor of psychology and PsyDprogram director, was quoted multiple times in the magazine published by the American PsychologicalAssociation. In the article, which discusses spirituality's place in research and practice, Shafranske says"Religion and spirituality are no longer forgotten factors in psychology and mental health."Multiple outlets, November 26-December 5, 2008 – In his article on "Anger Management Classes – The8 Tools of Success," adjunct professor of psychology Dr. Ari Novick explores what should be achieved inan anger management session in order to benefit the participants, and how to achieve it. SelfGrowthTest.com, December 5, 2008 EzineArticles.com, November 26, 2008Telemundo KWHY-TV Ch. 22 News (Miercoles de Exito), November 5, 2008 10pm – Huntington ParkHigh School students Michelle Guevara and Jose Ramos were profiled for their participation in the 2008Youth Empowerment and Research Seminar (YEARS), a two-week course led by Dr. Anthony Collatos,YEARS director and assistant professor of education, and designed to encourage students to becomecivic participants and critical researchers. Guevara and Ramos discussed how the YEARS program tookthem to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, which served as a data collectionsite for the students' research and a forum in which to analyze the political process.Skeptical Inquirer: The Magazine for Science and Reason, November/December 2008 – Dr. DavidLevy, professor of psychology, published the satirical article, "The Emperor's Postmodern Clothes: A BriefGuide to Deconstructing Academically Fashionable Phrases for the Uninitiated." The Skeptical Inquirer ispublished by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, which "promotes science and scientific inquiry, criticalthinking, science education, and the use of reason in examining important issues."21

Chief Learning Officer Magazine, November 2008 – Student Marsha Ershagi (doctor of education ineducational technology) bylined the article ―Creating a Culture of Learning‖ which discusses howcompanies can drive business performance by developing a values-based corporate culture and makingresponsible conduct a part of everyday business practices.Multiple outlets, October 23-November 4, 2008 – The Urban Initiative Inaugural Event, which took placeon October 7 at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles, was featured for the program's commitment topreparing education and mental health professionals for service in underserved urban communities. WestsideToday.com, November 4, 2008 Los Angeles Times (Education Supplement), October 23, 2008Microsoft Worldwide Newsletter, October 20, 2008 – An entry in the newsletter highlighted GSEP'snew partnership with the Microsoft IT Academy. Through this collaboration, GSEP will provide technologyresources to teachers helping disadvantaged populations in urban Los Angeles.VoiceofSanDiego.org, October 16, 2008 – Dr. Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education atGSEP, was quoted in an article entitled, "At Lincoln, a Rare Schooling in Social Justice." The articlereviewed San Diego-based Lincoln High School's implementation of social justice curriculum.Grunion Gazette/Downtown Gazette (Gazette Newspapers), October 16, 2008 – Dr. Cynthia Dollins,lecturer of education, was profiled for recently publishing The ABCs of Literacy: Preparing Our Childrenfor Lifelong Learning (Cumberland House Publishing, 2008), an essential manual providing parents andearly childhood educators with the tools to develop their children's preliteracy skills through reading aloudtechniques, as well as instruction on how to incorporate art, cooking, writing and drama to extend theexperience of reading aloud and promote the children's greater understanding of the texts.Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, October 14, 2008 – Dr. Thema-Bryant Davis was referenced as akeynote speaker at the Association of Black Women in Higher Education conference at PrincetonUniversity. The article reported on the organization's anniversary themes ("leadership, scholarship andservice") and attendees (provosts, deans, and graduate students from universities across the country).Multiple outlets, October 13-December 8, 2008 – Jennifer Trubenbach, Online Master of Arts inEducational Technology alumna, garnered significant coverage for her work as executive director of thenonprofit organization Operation of Hope, and in particular, her support of Beloved, an African boy whoseface was disfigured by a land mine. Trubenbach was also featured in the May-September edition of"GSEP in the News" for her seven page spread in the September 12 issue of People Magazine.People Magazine, December 8, 2008 – Trubenbach was recognized in managing editor LarryHackett's letter from the editor, in the section called "Inside People."O, The Oprah Magazine Online, December 2008 – The same article published on Trubenbach in themagazine was also featured in full online.O, The Oprah Magazine, December 2008 – Trubenbach, who previously won the magazine's contestto join Oprah Winfrey at a spa, was featured in a seven page article in the magazine's holiday issue.CNN, November 27, 2008 – Actor Hugh Jackman presented People Magazine's "2008 Heroes of theYear" award to Trubenbach during the "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" television show.The Daily News, November 26, 2008 – This local publication referenced Trubenbach's PeopleMagazine award and announced the CNN program on which she would be awarded.People Magazine, November 24, 2008 – Trubenbach was selected as one of People Magazine's"2008 Heroes of the Year," part of the publication's "Heroes Among Us Awards."22

People Magazine, October 13, 2008 – Trubenbach received praise for her efforts in PeopleMagazine's "Mailbag," in which letters to the editor are published. Ihinosen Ejedawe of Santa Clarita,California wrote that, "Jennifer is proof that God has angels living here on Earth."Recordnet.com, October 1, 2008 – Dr. David Lechuga, adjunct faculty in the Psychology division, wasquoted in an article discussing kung fu as an effective therapeutic technique, particularly for posttraumaticstress disorder. A fifth-degree black belt in Shotokan karate, Lechuga cautioned, "I think thatcan be helpful, but you always have to be careful of whether a student is tolerant of an exposure to thingsthat are going to mimic combat. There is an underlying theme of violence in everything we do. It iscontrolled, but it is violence nonetheless."Planning for Higher Education, October-December 2008 – Kathleen Plinske, alumna of the Doctor ofEducation in Educational Technology program, recently co-authored an article entitled "Building a NewGeneration of Learning: Conversations to Catalyze our Construction," for the journal of the Society forCollege and University Planning.Telemundo Ch. 52 En Contexto, September 29, 2008 11pm – Two high school students participating inthe 2008 Youth Empowerment and Research Seminar (YEARS), led by Dr. Anthony Collatos, assistantprofessor of education at GSEP, appeared on the television newscast to provide their feedback onattending the Democratic National Convention as a part of the YEARS program.Washington Times, September 14, 2008 – Kathleen Wenger, an adjunct faculty member in thepsychology division and the Manager of M.A. Clinical Training and Professional Development for GSEP'sMaster of Arts in Psychology Program, was referenced in regard to her co-founding of the NationalRegistry of Marriage Friendly Therapists in an article titled "Save Marriage with 'Friendly' Aid."People Magazine, September 12, 2008 – Jennifer Trubenbach, a Master of Arts in EducationalTechnology Online alumna, was featured in one of the largest humanitarian articles in People magazine'shistory. The seven-page article highlighted Trubenbach's support of Beloved, a 15 year-old boy fromZimbabwe, Africa whose face was disfigured by a land mine.All About Kids Magazine, September 3, 2008 – Dr. Cynthia Dollins, Lecturer of Education, was thefocus of an article titled, "Giving our Children a Head Start on Reading," in which her new book The ABCsof Literacy: Preparing Our Children for Lifelong Learning was highlighted.Good Magazine, September/October 2008 – Dr. Gary Stager, an adjunct faculty member in theeducation division, authored a cover story entitled "School Wars," for the magazine's fall edition.Greenwich Time, August 29, 2008 – Nancy Pluzdrak, alumna of the Doctor of Education inOrganizational Change program, was highlighted in the People & Places section in reference to her beingnamed on Progressive Grocer Magazine's list of "Leading Women in the Supermarket Industry" for thesecond year in a row. Pluzdrak is an Executive Vice President of Daymon Worldwide, a retail company.Moorpark Acorn, August 29, 2008 – Annette Markowitz, an alumna of the Master of Arts in Marriage andFamily Therapy program, was welcomed as a new counselor at Moorpark Counseling.E! Entertainment Channel, August 24-December 29, 2008 – Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology,commented on the adverse psychological consequences of celebrity status in a program that aired 40times during this period. The show was a continuation from an episode on the same subject created in2007 and in which Levy also participated. Levy was quoted multiple times in the two-hour segment.Multiple outlets, August 20-25, 2008 – Dr. Anthony Collatos, Assistant Professor of Education andDirector of the 2008 Youth Empowerment and Research Seminar (YEARS), garnered significantcoverage for the YEARS program, which allowed 13 Southeast Los Angeles high school students theopportunity to attend the 2008 Democratic National Convention.23

Los Angeles Times Blog Homeroom.com, August 25, 2008 La Opinion Newspaper, August 21, 2008 Telemundo Ch. 52 En Contexto, August 20, 2008 11pm Fox Ch 11 News, August 20, 2008 10pm Univision Ch. 34 News, August 20, 2008 6pm Telemundo Ch. 52 News (Noticiero Telemundo), August 20, 2008 6pm KLCS-TV/DT, August 20, 2008 Los Angeles Wave, August 14, 2008LancasterOnline.com, August 17, 2008 – Mary Foley, alumna of GSEP's education program, was thesubject of an article recounting her professional journey and highlighting her upcoming presentation at theAmerican Business Women's Association Lancaster/York Council Fall Gala Dinner and Celebration,which took place on September 18. The article mentioned Foley's rise at AOL and her decision to attendPepperdine University in preparation for a consulting career.Catalina Island News, August 16, 2008 – Marcelino Saucedo, who received a master's in education fromGSEP in 1974, was featured in an article promoting his new book, Dream Makers and Dream Catchers:The Story of the Mexican Heritage on Catalina Island.Acorn, August 14, 2008 – Gary Lysik, alum of the Doctor of Education in Educational Technologyprogram, was featured for his award as top CFO in the San Fernando Valley area by the San FernandoValley Business Journal. Lysik is the Chief Financial Officer for the city of Calabasas.Ventura County Star, August 11, 12, 17, 2008 – Dr. John Fitzpatrick, Superintendent in Residence, waslisted in a series of articles citing his candidacy as one of eight finalists competing for the countysuperintendent position.E! Entertainment Channel, July 25-August 23, 2008 – Dr. David Levy, Professor of Psychology,appeared as the psychology expert in a popular program about the adverse psychological consequencesof celebrity status. The show was a continuation from an episode on the same subject created last yearand in which Dr. Levy also participated. Dr. Levy was quoted multiple times in the two-hour segment.August 23, 2008 12pmAugust 15, 2008 1pmAugust 12, 2008 8pmJuly 27, 2008 10pmJuly 27, 2008 11amJuly 26, 2008 1pmJuly 25, 2008 5pmMiami Herald, July 24, 2008 – Dr. Dennis Lowe, Professor of Psychology and Young Family Life Chair,was quoted extensively in an article entitled "Poll Finds Many Have Great Faith in Marriage." The articlediscussed the results of a recent GfK Roper study, commissioned by divorce360.com, in which 80percent of divorced Americans stated that they still believe in marriage despite their failed relationships.CNN, July 18, 2008 – Dr. David Levy, Professor of Psychology, was featured on popular television showThe Situation Room as an expert commenting on how sportsmanship can play a role in fostering healthyinternational relations. Dr. Levy was interviewed by Ted Rowlands, a general assignment correspondent.KQED Public Radio, July 11, 2008 – Dr. Kent Rhodes, a visiting faculty member in the educationdivision, was a guest speaker on National Public Radio's largest affiliate station in the country to discussthe benefits and pitfalls of family-owned businesses. Dr. Rhodes' appearance on the Forum with MichaelKrasny was broadcast live from the San Francisco Bay Area and fielded calls from listeners nationwide.24

Multiple outlets, July-September 2008 – Dr. Steven Sultanoff, an adjunct faculty member in thepsychology division, was quoted in multiple articles in which he discussed humor as a form of therapy. MyJournalCourier.com, September 12, 2008 NaturalNews.com, September 7, 2008 Prevention Magazine, September 2008 Fresno Bee, August 8, 2008 PrensaLibre.com, July 8, 2008 Ladies' Home Journal, July 2008Positive Thinking, July/August 2008 – Dr. Kathleen Eldridge, Assistant Professor of Psychology, wasquoted on the topic of communicating effectively in relationships in the bimonthly magazineMultiple outlets, June 16-19, 2008 – Lydia Ledesma-Reese, alumna of the institutional managementdoctoral program, was highlighted for her receipt of GSEP's Distinguished Alumnus Award at the 2008education division commencement. Acorn, June 19, 2008 Vida, June 16, 2008Vallejo Times-Herald, June 13, 2008 – Dr. Donald Dossey, one-time graduate instructor of clinicalpsychology at GSEP, was mentioned in an article titled ―A Day of Fear and Phobias.‖Los Angeles Times, June 3, 2008 – Sandra Herrera, incoming GSEP student in the Master of Arts inEducation with Teaching Credential program, was one of the key subjects in a story about students whohave overcome all odds to pursue their education.Morning News, May 20, 2008 – Jeanine Stabile, alumna, was mentioned in an article for being promotedto Director of Nursing at Ozark Guidance in Springdale, Arkansas.Univision, May 13, 2008 – GSEP hosted a discussion with a panel of African American and Latinoprofessionals, parents, and students to further understand the issue of violence between these groupsand generate strategies toward resolving the underlying racial tensions in our communities. Univisioncovered this discussion and aired the coverage on the 11pm news.TechTrends, May/June 2008 – Teresa Foulger, Doctor of Education in Educational Technology alumna,co-authored an article called "Post-Implementation Insights about a Hybrid Degree Program," whichassessed the utility of hybrid courses in education programs.Phi Delta Kappan, May 2008 – An article entitled, "Parents: Time to Get Organized," addressed thegrowing emphasis on parent involvement in education, a prominent theme at the American EducationalResearch Association (AERA) 2008 annual meeting. The story noted that in one AERA session, theGSEP Urban Parent Teacher Education Collaborative (UPTEC) was highlighted for its efforts to engageparents and community members in the education process. UPTEC is led by Dr. Anthony Collatos,assistant professor of education at GSEP.25