U.S. Representative of California’s 24th congressional district, Salud Carbajal, MA, Fielding Alum An interview with U.S. Representative of California’s 24th congressional district and Fielding alum, Congressman Salud Carbajal, regarding his current perspective on democracy and The American Rescue Plan.   President Katrina S. Rogers: A question that will come to mind for our students, graduates, staff, and faculty is, where were you on January 6, 2021? I read an interview that you were not actually on the floor, but were in your offices. Congressman Carbajal: Let me set the stage for you. Because of COVID, Nancy Pelosi told the [...]

Fielding at 47 Michael Goldstein, JD – Fielding Trustee Michael Goldstein, JD - Trustee While not quite accurate, I feel that I have been a part of Fielding since its inception. In reality, I first joined the Board of Trustees shortly after the baton was passed from the founding president, Frederick Hudson, to William (Bill) Maehl.  Bill represented a significant change in the leadership of the institution, from a leading psychology practitioner and theorist to an expert in experiential learning.  The Chair of the Fielding Board at the time, Morris Keeton, the founding President of what was then the [...]

Provost Snowden discusses her philosophy of mentorship and shares her experiences Dr. Monique L. Snowden, Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Monique L. Snowden, Provost and Senior Vice President at Fielding, recently received the Outstanding Mentor Award from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). This award recognized her for an exceptional commitment and personal investment in the mentorship, guidance, and development of others. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we discussed with Dr. Snowden what it takes to cultivate impactful mentorship relationships and experiences. Can you recall an experience when you were [...]

Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Diversity, and Harmonious Leadership An interview with President Emerita Judith Kuipers, PhD, on her reflections of Fielding. Q: Can you please share one memorable experience from your time at Fielding that exemplifies what makes us a special place? A: I had the opportunity to meet a 73-year old student when I was interviewing for president, and I'll never forget my encounter with him. I asked him, “Well, you are a student here at Fielding?” He responded, “Yes. You act surprised?” I was surprised and said to him, “You will have to forgive me, but I come from [...]

This video was recorded via zoom on march 11, 2021 Join Fielding’s 47th Birthday Celebration with President Katrina Rogers and Guests March 11 is Fielding Graduate University’s 47th birthday. To celebrate, university leadership is hosting a call across the globe with our students, faculty, alumni, staff, and trustees from around the world: Celebrating our Past, Looking to the Future. President Katrina S. Rogers, PhD, will kick off the Zoom video conference followed by a conversation with Provost and Senior Vice President Monique L. Snowden, PhD, and Fielding alum, Pam McLean, PhD.  Dr. McLean is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Hudson Institute [...]

Patricia Zell, JD, is a Member of the Fielding Board of Trustees and serves as Secretary of the Board. She is a partner in Zell & Cox Law, P.C., A Native Law Practice Group, addressing the needs and concerns of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.  Prior to entering the private practice of law, Patricia served for 25 years as Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. In honor of Women's History Month, Pablo Morales, interviewed Trustee Zell about her career. Can you share your work with Native Americans? I worked in the U.S. [...]