Experience that impacts community
Pacific Oaks’ Center for Community & Social Impact’s partnership with Academic Affairs has helped students continue their educational journeys in the wake of COVID-19.
How one dean is ‘schooling’ diverse crowds on social activism
Working in the mental health field is a natural progression into social justice work, according to Dr. Donald Grant, associate dean at Pacific Oaks College. A casual glance at the writings from the former science teacher turned social activist confirms his stance.
How businesses can encourage racial equity in the workplace
How do businesses respond to the current push for systemic change? Here are five key points for working toward racial equity in the workplace.
Examining California’s affordable housing crisis
Faculty in Pacific Oaks Community Psychology program discuss how those working in the field can help address California’s affordable housing crisis.
Having the hard conversations: ‘Lunch and Learn’ explores racism, generational trauma
In November 2017, Pacific Oaks launched its new “Lunch and Learn” webinar series to support the ongoing educational growth of the entire PO Community―students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
The Pacific Oaks community comes to terms with the Chauvin verdict
Dean of Students Michael Lopez-Patton reflects on a student forum held on the occasion of the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict.
Real problems, real solutions: examining pollution in Los Angeles County
In this running series, we examine how the concepts of community psychology can positively impact our world. We have identified a range of key issues that affect many of us and will analyze how communities around America have worked to address them.
It’s all in the language: PO sees no barriers, only diversity
California is one of 27 states that offers the Seal of Biliteracy Award for high school graduates who can speak two languages proficiently. And at Pacific Oaks, multilingualism is widely embraced.
Real problems, real solutions: sheltering the homeless
In this running series, we examine how the concepts of community psychology can positively impact our world. We have identified a range of key issues that affect many of us and will analyze how communities around America have worked to address them.
5 Careers that Support the LGBTQ+ Community
Many social workers may choose to specifically support issues within the LGBTQIA+ community. Consider these five career paths that focus on LGBTQ advocacy.
Education for a grassroots movement
Pacific Oaks College launches new Advocacy & Social Justice degree program.
