The latest episode of our Fielding Voices podcast features an interview with alum Randall Bell, PhD, whom the Los Angeles times dubs "The Master of Disaster." An economist who appraises damage at horrific disasters and crime scenes, Bell has consulted on the ruins of the World Trade Center, the aftermath of the BP oil spill, and cases from Hurricane Katrina to Sandy Hook Elementary School. He has also turned 25 years of research into a self-help book, Rich Habits Rich Life, about the four habits that breed success. Fielding Voices producer and fellow Fielding alum Don Blohowiak asks Bell the question: How does a life steeped in loss give rise to [...]

Today Fielding Graduate University President Katrina Rogers dedicated the Outstanding Leadership for Social Justice Award posthumously to Jane Addams and  Ida B. Wells, two champions of social justice who worked together at the turn of the 20th Century to fight against racism and inequality in Chicago and beyond. The presentation took place during the university’s Summer Session in Chicago, in recognition of the kinds of leaders the new School of Leadership Studies hopes to produce and inspire. Born into privilege, Jane Addams founded the Hull-House as a resource center for the immigrants and poor of Chicago, and became the first American [...]

Fielding President Katrina Rogers and Orlando Taylor, vice president of strategic initiatives and research, met with Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Hillary Clinton recently at a private home in Washington, D.C. Orlando Taylor, Hillary Clinton, and Katrina Rogers met in Washington, DC, in May. Fielding student Carolyn Elliott, who has known Hillary and Bill Clinton for years through her work with the Arkansas Department of Education, arranged the meeting, at which the former Senator and Secretary of State shared her views of the essential role education plays in a strong democratic society.  Taking questions from the handful of children at the gathering, [...]

Ever wondered what exactly a provost is–and does? Get to know Gerald Porter, Fielding's provost and senior vice president, in the latest episode of our podcast series, Fielding Voices. Having been Fielding's chief academic officer for a year now, Provost Porter demystifies his role and tells us about the upcoming Community Academic Retreat, a series of meetings at Summer Session in early July at which faculty and administration will discuss academic policy and other important university issues. Provost Gerald Porter On the way, he shares his personal journey from upstate New York to Santa Barbara, his family's involvement in the Civil Rights [...]

Welcome to the second episode of our Fielding Voices podcast. This one is an in-depth interview with School of Psychology faculty member Sam Osherson as he transitions to emeritus status and looks back on his 30 years with Fielding. Just click the [play] icon above to listen! You can also download the podcast from iTunes or Google Play. Subscribe at either site, and you'll be notified--and the latest podcast will be downloaded--each time a new Fielding Voices is published. Fielding Voices is a great way for Fielding’s far-flung constituencies to stay connected. “While we’re scattered far and wide around the world, we’re united by [...]

Patagonia and Other Sustainability Experts Reveal Challenges of Balancing People, Planet & Profit While Donald Trump is busy telling California farmers that they are not, in fact, experiencing a drought of any kind, some top sustainability leaders are offering considerably more useful insight to businesses: how to thrive amid social and ecological challenges. Top experts from environmental responsibility archetype Patagonia, the Worker Rights Consortium, and Fielding’s new PhD concentration in Leadership for Social and Ecological Sustainability will present a free webinar on June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. “Doing Good While Doing Well: Challenges Businesses Face in Achieving Sustainable Social and [...]

Everyone knows how important it is to help children develop EQ or emotional intelligence. Studies have long shown that being smart about and sensitive to feelings leads to healthy relationships, self-awareness, and other positive traits that make for happy adults. In the past few years, it’s also become clear how valuable EQ is in the workplace. Companies are working hard to recruit employees with emotional intelligence because they tend to be more collaborative, better listeners, and good at handling pressure. But what about the developmental landscape that stretches between childhood and the working world? What role does emotional intelligence play in [...]

Fielding’s new Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education has partnered with The Utrecht Network to make two seats available for Fielding doctoral students at a one-week program in Rimini, Italy. The Utrecht Network is a consortium of 32 member institutions in 27 countries that brings universities together to share best practices and enhance the internationalization process for both students and faculty. The PhD Summer School is a new initiative of the Network that brings doctoral students together to advance their research interests and competencies around a particular theme. This September, the theme will be Growing Diversity as a Societal [...]