Annual Report 2009-2010 - Graduate School of Education and ...

Letter from the DeanEducation is for improving the lives of others and for leavingyour community and world better than you found it.— Marian Wright Edelman, American activist for childrenThe Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology’s (GSEP) mission emphasizes purpose,service, and leadership. In the spirit of those ideals, we have enriched our programs over the last year with theestablishment of the Pat Lucas Center for Teacher Preparation, launch of the Summer Institutes thought-leaderforum, introduction of a new master’s degree in social entrepreneurship and change, and development of crossdivisionalstudent group Women Leading Change.Through the continuous renewal of our curriculum and resources, we intend to create a lively atmosphere in whichstudents can expand their expertise and cultivate their potential to be scholar-practitioners, agents of change, andleaders in communities here and around the world.Now in its third year of publication, this Annual Report encompasses activities from August 2009 through July2010, and reflects on the collective efforts and successes of our faculty and administration to provide the utmosteducational and professional experience to students and alumni.I appreciate your commitment and contribution to serve our students and benefit those in need, and congratulateyou on another year of achievement.Margaret Weber, PhDDeanp [ 3 ]