THE THIRD WAY President’s Report 2018
OUR MISSION Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT Over the past several years I have enjoyed choosing a different translation of the Bible and reading it as I would a history book. I read early in the morning, annotating passages as I go, and I take notes to compare with previous notes to see if new words and phrasing help my understanding of often very challenging topics. Recently in my studies, I found very interesting the names by which the early Christian church was known. For example, early Christians in the New Testament were sometimes known as those who “belong to the Way” or who were “followers of the Way.” Christ also said “He is the way to the Father.” In another passage, it is made clear that “the way God has called us is challenging and, by implication . . . the path is not a mere hobby, but a total way of life.” As I look back on my time as president, I have often pondered our own way. What are our characteristics, our manners, our habits—our means for attaining a goal? Has our way upheld the sacred promise of this institution? Does it stay true to our heritage while embracing an uncompromising spirit of inquiry? Pepperdine is an extraordinary place because we have chosen an uncommon path in Christian higher education; indeed, we have chosen a third way into the future. We are called at this place to equip students for dual citizenship, both in God’s kingdom and in civil society. We claim adherence to not just academic excellence—strong by any standard but a common pursuit for any academy—nor to mere distinction born of our heritage of faith. Instead our journey follows the third way, standing proudly at the intersection of scholarship, faith, and culture, and embracing all with determination. In my final year as president, and with the looming sense of change as we prepare for new leadership, my prayer is for us to continue finding our way— our unusual, special, unique way—together. May we engage one another in all things with civility, with care, and with love, always with love. In doing so, we will stand proudly and faithfully in support of our way—the third way—one worthy of our highest devotion and deeply reflective of our loving God.
Pepperdine is an extraordinary place because we have chosen an uncommon path in Christian higher education; indeed, we have chosen a third way into the future. —Andrew K. Benton
Sincerely,
ANDREW K. BENTON President and CEO
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THE THIRD WAY In the book of Romans, Paul illuminates the practical applications of the word of God in the lives of Christians and urges followers of Christ to eliminate barriers to God’s grace by “renewing their minds” and seeking transformation and truth in a world that demands conformity. As colleges and universities nationwide continue to commodify educational content and elevate the value of tangible results—often derived from standardized metrics that adhere to widely endorsed institutionalized values— Pepperdine has a unique opportunity to differentiate itself and demonstrate the advantage of Christian higher education. Indeed, it is the responsibility of Christian higher education to renew students’ minds and, on the deepest level, set their souls on fire. Pepperdine, however, is not in the business of defending the value of a college education, nor is it in the business of defending Christian higher education. For Pepperdine to survive and thrive in a space that is becoming increasingly homogeneous, it must demonstrate an overt commitment to integrating faith across disciplines and embracing intellectual and ideological diversity. Ethos is not enough.
Indeed, it is the responsibility of Christian higher education to renew students’ minds and, on the deepest level, set their souls on fire.
This is the third way: an unabashed, unrestrained declaration of the ways in which faith helps inform and affirm academic discussions, spiritual discovery, athletic endeavors, and artistic aspirations. Many colleges and universities have been called similarly, but few have been faithful. Though we labor in uncommon space among 4,300 institutions of higher education in the nation, we have proudly chosen the third way: a direction that eschews the “or” and embraces the “and.” Choosing the third way is an audacious proclamation of our refusal to choose—between wonder and belief, individuality and diversity, tradition and progress.
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THE GREAT DIVIDE Nel Noddings’ Philosophy of Education positions the practice of caring as a fundamental aspect of education, one that urges students to consider their influence on each other’s lives and pursue collaborative and communal methods for learning. This democratic process explained by the esteemed philosopher is key to thriving as engaged citizens in a pluralistic culture and expanding our capacity to love. In fact, it is the uniquely human qualities that we possess that enable us to keep pace with the evolving nature of society and industry. But as we continue to be influenced by polemics, cynics, and paradox, many are turning away from humanity, a direct result of pursuing the very advances that are meant to engender societal progress. As society sits at the cusp of the swiftly approaching smart machine age, and industry continues to favor artificial intelligence to human innovation and interaction, humanity is confronted with another risk to its relevance: automation. In this new reality, it is imperative that humans harness their innate abilities to listen intently, think critically, and engage with empathy— qualities that even the cleverest machines can’t match—and partner them with technological advances to lead the next generation of progress and innovation.
One machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man. —Elbert Hubbard
At Pepperdine these virtues are manifested in all we do—in the integrity demonstrated by our community every day, the dignity with which we connect with our neighbors, and the basic goodness of the principles we endeavor to uphold. These values are not incongruent to learning. In fact, they are the very forces that help bridge the great divide between society, industry, and self and create educational contexts in which love, compassion, and profound humanness are vital components in the process of teaching and learning.
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SEASIDE RESIDENCE HALL , the largest undergraduate housing structure on the Malibu campus, opened its doors this August to approximately 420 students. After nearly two years of construction, the new 120,000-square-foot facility features 54 eight-person, four-bedroom suites, each with spacious, deluxe accommodations. Part of the Campus Life Project, the opportunity to design and develop a new building from scratch allowed the University to think critically about creative and innovative ways to incorporate sustainable practices throughout the structure, respond to accessibility needs in the physical spaces, and create an environment for students to engage in fellowship. “The intentional focus was to create spaces that support the academic mission and provide the safe home environment that allows students to grow personally, spiritually, academically, and in new, lifelong relationships,” says Austin Oakes (’07, MBA ’13), executive director of planning, operations, and construction at Pepperdine.
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Pete Peterson, center
Pepperdine places in the
A NEW DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIALIZATION IS NOW OFFERED within the
top 50 universities in the
master of public policy (MPP) degree curriculum at the School of Public Policy. Created in partnership with the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the School of Law, the new program establishes Pepperdine as one of America’s only graduate policy programs to offer such a concentration and the country’s only joint MPP/MDR program.
nation in the U.S. News & World Report 2019 Best Colleges rankings.
“We often say that we’re a school committed to ‘bringing the public back into public policy.’ This new specialization—with its focus on how we can solve our public challenges in more collaborative ways—is a logical extension of this mission,” explained Pete Peterson (MPP ’07), dean of the School of Public Policy. “We’re living in an era known for its polarization—especially in the public square. Through this course work, we intend to prepare leaders with both policy expertise and the skills to work across differences, whatever they may be.”
Eric Wilson
THE STUDENT DEMAND FOR SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP has increased substantially at Seaver College over the last few years, especially among seniors. In order to effectively meet this demand, the Office of the Chaplain pairs interested student mentees with faculty and staff mentors, and in some cases, students act as mentors to help guide their peers. According to associate chaplain Eric Wilson, Christian communities nationwide witnessed a notable rise in youth ministries, school campus ministries, and faith-based camps for kids and teens around the year 2000. As a result, current college students who grew up in that era have become accustomed to receiving spiritual counseling. “People are searching for actions much more significant and robust than just going to the same church, hearing the same sermons, and practicing the same rituals,” explained Wilson. “Freshmen in college may feel off-balance and overwhelmed, so they understand the value of a competent spiritual mentor normalizing their experiences for them. During their senior year, they want a mentor to help them understand the mysteries that lie ahead in the real world.”
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of Seaver College graduates interned, engaged in studentteaching, worked on or off campus, or participated in undergraduate research as students.
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DOMINATING THE DISCOMFORT From the tallest mountain to the smallest ember, each member of the Pepperdine community is called to seek knowledge, wisdom, and love in all pursuits. This charge, a declaration that is so uniquely Pepperdine, steeps within every member of the University community and sparks the exploration of life’s most important questions in a place that honors the interplay between spirit and scholarship. This community of scholars and believers that comes together in fellowship and engages in the sharing and exchange of views is on a quest, not for the “what,” but for the “why.” What they actually seek is the search—an enduring journey to finding and following their guiding light so they may illuminate the path for others. On this journey they are invited—and urged—to seek other seekers. To find those who have crossed the threshold between the world they know and the one they have yet to discover and offer their wisdom by saying, “Here it is. Take it. Use it. Share it.”
Too often . . . we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. —John F. Kennedy
We have all been invited to pursue this journey, one that is rife with tests of courage and character. Neither jaunt nor contest, the third way presents a path to the ones who reject well-worn trails and traverse uncommon terrain, those who make a bold attempt at activating a spirit of inquiry and acknowledge that the journey may be fruitful but never fully understood. This quest requires a discomfort that is crucial in revealing one’s life purpose and launching a productive progression toward becoming a fully realized human—one who holds in high esteem the ideals set forth by generations of leaders who have come before them. Ideals that have encouraged them not to be pushed one way or the other by rhetoric or fear or the sheer volume of prevailing noise. Ideals that embolden them to choose the path of goodness, kindness, justice, and love for one another so that together they may break open the mysteries that unite them and break through the barriers that divide them as they forge ahead with one charge in mind: for community, for humanity, for the world.
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MILITARY VETERANS
THE GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT WAS RENAMED the Graziadio Business
are currently enrolled at Pepperdine in pursuit of completing or advancing their education.
School, a shift that more accurately captures the school’s efforts under one banner with a unified vision for the future. “One of my goals when I first became dean was to advance our clarity of purpose and sense of mission,” said dean Deryck J. van Rensburg. “Today we are observing an important milestone in renaming our school Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. In doing so, we are also building on 50 years of values-based education, preparing students to be Best for the World Leaders in a smart machine age.”
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SEAVER COLLEGE SOPHOMORES TRAVELED TO SAN FRANCISCO IN JANUARY to explore some of the most memorable and impactful social justice movements of modern history. David Humphrey, associate dean of student affairs for diversity and inclusion, along with 16 faculty and staff members, led the students on the lifechanging weekend trip. Part of the Year 2 Sophomore program offered to students not traveling abroad, the trip emphasized the importance of precedent in framing ongoing social and political issues and developing new strategies for addressing the injustices currently impacting various communities. It also engaged students in an exploration of the actions they can take to serve others.
attend Pepperdine tuitionfree thanks to the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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THE HENRY J. AND GLORIA CARUSO AUDITORIUM AND LON V. SMITH ATRIUM at the School of Law were officially rededicated on September 6, 2018, following extensive renovations to both spaces. The new Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Grand Staircase was also unveiled during the ceremony.
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Integrating seamless technology and interactive student space at the heart of the School of Law, the refurbishments will serve 21st-century law students through increased functionality and an elevated sense of community. Seeing the completed renovation for the first time, the Honorable James Hahn (’72, JD ’75) noted, “It makes me proud to have a Pepperdine degree when I come to a place like this.”
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DOCTORAL PROGRAM Graduate School of Education and Psychology Organizational Leadership EdD Program 2017 Leadership Excellence Awards
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ALL PEPPERDINE CAMPUSES ARE NOW 100 PERCENT SMOKE - FREE. This new policy, approved by the University Management Committee, applies to all domestic and international campuses. “This change in practice is a reflection of the care and concern many in our University have brought forward regarding the health of our community members as well as stewardship of our environment,” said Lauren Cosentino (’97, MBA ’12), chief human resources officer and associate vice president of campus operations. “I'm especially appreciative of the way in which Pepperdine has approached this change with sensitivity to those who will be personally impacted. Becoming smoke-free is another example of Pepperdine thoughtfully considering the well-being of our community while also providing care and support for each individual.”
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FORGING A THIRD WAY In our ambitious efforts to activate and generate, to create and nurture, a progressive environment in which individuals have the freedom to ardently pursue what they have been called to do, we are challenged by the enduring questions: Where do we go from here? How can we think beyond the now and be caretakers and bearers of the fire that the world so urgently needs? Forging a third way necessitates finding and fortifying the balance between tradition and innovation while bringing together the best insights of all sides and expressing our faith in ways that are more dialogic, more participatory, and more inclusive. We forge a third way by immersing our community in inquiry and promoting the development of engaged and educated citizens of the world— ones who value discourse that is diverse and dialectical, ask questions around morality and justice, and arrive at what is right and good for the individual and the community. Forging a third way requires individuals to look at themselves and consider the ways in which they are pursuing the quest for truth—especially in the mysteries uncovered in scholarship, research, and study—knowing they have been able to experience and explore without hindrance.
Knowledge emerges only through . . . the restless, impatient, continuing, hopeful inquiry human beings pursue in the world, with the world, and with each other. —Paulo Freire
Our path at Pepperdine is not one marked by signposts offering apologies for who—or whose—we are. The opposite is true; we stand proudly and humbly in support of extraordinary scholarship as a deeply faithful institution that every day for the length of our existence will be determined to exhibit the third way as uncommon and deserving of our commitment.
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IN A NEW STUDY PUBLISHED IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY , a team of Seaver College faculty and students discovered a link between invasive species and disease in Southern California. The research team, comprising Gary Bucciarelli, adjunct biology professor and the paper’s lead author; Lee Kats, vice provost for research and strategic initiatives and professor of biology; and now-alumni Avery Davis (’16) and Dan Suh (’16), found that areas within the Santa Monica Mountains with a significant presence of the invasive red swamp crayfish were related to higher numbers of mosquito larvae in the area, a particularly problematic discovery, as the increase in the incidence of the disease-carrying flies poses a heightened risk to human health.
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THE SCHOOL OF LAW LAUNCHED THE DISASTER RELIEF CLINIC to provide pro bono services to those affected by the hurricanes that devastated Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as the wildfires in California, in 2017 and 2018. Led by Jeffrey Baker, director of clinical education and associate clinical professor of law, the Disaster Relief Clinic is forging partnerships to expand its work in order to provide research assistance to other volunteer attorneys in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The clinic has also connected with legal aid agencies and volunteer lawyers in Northern California to extend assistance to people displaced by recent wildfires.
THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP REACHOUT CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN MALIBU IN FEBRUARY. Hosted by the Graziadio Business School and the Pepperdine Center for Women in Leadership, the conference was presented in partnership with C200, a highly acclaimed international women’s executive leadership organization. During the event, C200 awarded three outstanding Graziadio women MBA students with $10,000 scholarships to support their professional development in the business world. “The conference brought C-suite level women to our campus to share real-life stories of making it to the top and thriving once you get there,” said Bernice Ledbetter (EdD ’05), director of the Center for Women in Leadership and professor at the Graziadio School. “Audience members were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from some of the top women executives in the nation.”
LORENZO ROMAR RETURNED TO PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY to serve as head coach of the men’s basketball program. Having previously coached the Waves for three seasons in the late 1990s, Romar is known as one of the nation’s top recruiters. “My comfort level with Steve Potts (JD ’82) and President [Andrew] Benton played a huge role in my decision to return to Pepperdine,” Romar said. “The Christian mission that Pepperdine stands for, its values, and the fact that the University is committed to putting forth the resources to get Pepperdine back to the highest level where it once was is very exciting to me.”
A PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM IS NOW OFFERED ENTIRELY ONLINE at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Through a partnership with 2U, a global leader in education technology, the MA in psychology course work was offered online this October and will be offered again in January 2019. The Marriage and Family Therapy program will be offered online starting in April 2019. GSEP faculty have concurrently been working to bring their course work online and thinking through how to engage with clients in behavioral therapy online.
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THE DIVINE CONNECTION At the culmination of the quest lies the acme of our enlightenment, the unending end of an odyssey begun long ago. Here, in a vast new frontier of reason and truth, is our modern Christian academy, no longer shackled to prescriptive notions about the mere transfer of knowledge and instead wholly focused on the transformation of the individual. Here, we embrace the unspoken unity—indeed, the divine connection—between faith and scholarship, declaring once and for all the intrinsic, even symbiotic relationship that each has with one another as we respond to God’s highest invitation to explore and discover. In the open expanse of the third way, we find our unique calling as both Christians and scholars. We embrace the noble study of the arts and sciences, and we are inspirited by our charge to view these virtuous phenomena in profoundly different ways. In this venerable space—one where we refuse to choose, where we are no longer pulled to the edges or extremes, where tension is replaced with thoughtful discourse—the Christian scholar prepares to serve the world, incorporating knowledge acquired through investigation and analysis with the values that enable our most innate desires to learn and discern.
Merely gathering knowledge may become the most useless work a man can do. What can you do to help and heal the world? That is the educational test. —Henry Ford
When we are successful in this journey, we will have fulfilled our highest calling as agents and witnesses to God’s shalom of human flourishing, offering peace, harmony, wholeness, and justice to not only one another, but to ourselves, to God, and to nature. And in this moment, we will discover what we have known all along: that God is in the midst of us—his fingerprints a part of us—as we seek to bring healing and hope to an often anguished world.
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STUDENTS OF THE SEAVER COLLEGE FINE ARTS DIVISION PERFORMED THE EURIPIDES TRAGEDY MEDEA based on a version of the play developed by British playwright and dramaturge Ben Power, which premiered in 2014 at the Royal National Theatre in London. “It’s one thing to read a Greek tragedy in a classroom setting. It’s another thing entirely to experience that same story on stage,” said director Bradley Griffin, Seaver College associate professor of theatre. “In an era when some new atrocity scrolls across our news feeds every day, the students in this production have committed themselves to telling this harrowing story as a way of bearing witness to the pain, while also exposing our desperate need for a more just, equitable world.”
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THE ASSOCIATED WOMEN FOR PEPPERDINE (AWP ) executive board announced a name change to Pepperdine Legacy Partners (PLP), a new designation that reflects the ongoing collective efforts of both women and men partnering together to continue George Pepperdine’s legacy of equipping students to live purposeful Christian lives as servant-minded leaders throughout the world. “The board sees this name change as one that reflects the heroes of our story: the students at Pepperdine; the deep legacies of George Pepperdine and Helen Young; and the partnership that we have with students, parents, donors, and members who make Pepperdine Legacy Partners the leading scholarship fundraising organization for Churches of Christ students at Pepperdine University,” said Lydia Folkerts, president of PLP.
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THE UNIVERSITY’S FY18 ENDOWMENT FUNDS (Unaudited)
HEALTH ECONOMIST ANNA CHOI joined the School
of Public Policy as the James Q. Wilson Visiting Professor of Public Policy this spring. Choi’s research focuses primarily on health and behavioral economics and understanding how policy changes can alter individual outcomes and behaviors. Her latest published works explore health disparities across education and the role of differential reporting error and how legalization of medical marijuana can affect individuals’ cigarette consumption after policy changes.
THE 75TH ANNUAL PEPPERDINE BIBLE LECTURES
marked the unveiling of the longstanding University tradition’s new name, Harbor. The name seeks to help new generations better connect with the goals and purpose of the four-day event, with a focus on educational faith-based and scholarly community programming pertaining to a diverse array of age groups, personal interests, family dynamics, and spiritual backgrounds.
“[Dr. Choi] brings a terrific background in healthcare and education policy with international experience that will be very helpful for our students considering careers in these fields,” said Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy. “On a more personal note, she really understands what makes us unique as a graduate policy program and will be an essential part of our growth into a more nationally recognized school.”
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION University administration works with the Board of Regents to shape policy and direction for the University. The leadership provided by these distinguished individuals is greatly valued.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION
ACADEMIC DEANS
Andrew K. Benton
Michael E. Feltner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Rick R. Marrs Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Paul L. Caron
Gary A. Hanson
Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean School of Law
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
S. Keith Hinkle Senior Vice President for Advancement and Public Affairs and Chief Development Officer
Jeff Pippin Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Investment Officer
Deryck J. van Rensburg Dean Graziadio Business School
Helen E. Williams Dean Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Pete N. Peterson Dean School of Public Policy
Mark S. Roosa Dean of Libraries
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BOARD OF REGENTS The 39-member Board of Regents is the legal governing body and chief policy board of the University. Life Regents are recognized and honored for their extraordinary service as past regents.
Edwin L. Biggers Chair
Dennis S. Lewis (’65)
James R. Porter Vice Chair
John T. Lewis (’83)
Susan F. Rice (EdD ’86) Secretary
Kimberly J. Lindley
William S. Banowsky (MA ’94)
Frederick L. Ricker Assistant Secretary
Faye W. McClure (’78)
Joe R. Barnett
Andrew K. Benton
Michael T. Okabayashi
Lodwrick M. Cook
Brett Biggs
Danny Phillips
Jerry S. Cox
Sheila K. Bost
Timothy C. Phillips (’87)
Jerry E. Hudson
Charles L. Branch, Jr.
John L. Plueger
Eff W. Martin
Dale A. Brown (’64)
Carol Richards
Russell L. Ray, Jr.
Janice R. Brown
B. Joseph Rokus (’76)
Travis E. Reed
Jose A. Collazo (MBA ’77)
Harold R. Smethills
Thomas J. Trimble
Nancy M. De Liban
Dee Anna Smith (’86)
J. McDonald Williams
Shelle Ensio
Rosa Mercado Spivey
Terry M. Giles (JD ’74)
William W. Stevens
Seth A. Haye (’02)
Stephen M. Stewart
Michelle R. Hiepler (JD ’89)
Augustus Tagliaferri (MBA ’74)
Glen A. Holden
Marta B. Tooma
Gail E. Hopkins (’66, MA ’74)
Robert L. Walker (MA ’66)
Peter J. Johnson, Jr.
Jay S. Welker
LIFE REGENTS*
* Nonvoting Regents
John D. Katch (’60)
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UNIVERSITY BOARD The Pepperdine University Board comprises business, professional, and civic leaders who demonstrate their confidence in the University’s distinctive mission. Quarterly meetings provide an opportunity for members to offer counsel and guidance on important policy matters and to hear timely reports from the president, administrators, professors, and students. Pat Boone Chair
Michael A. Hammer
Roxanne Phillips
Robert Barbera
Jami Heidegger
Walter Poser
Nabil Barsoum
Bruce Herschensohn
John Ratzenberger
William W. Beazley (MBA ’81)
Katherine Keck
Kelly Roberts
Paul F. Bennett
Mary Anne Keshen
Twanna Rogers (MBA ’77)
Andrew K. Benton
Carl J. Lambert (’78)
Christopher A. Ruud (’93)
A. Ronald Berryman (’62, MBA ’67)
Dina Leeds
Joseph J. Schirripa
Viggo Butler (MBA ’80)
Wes Lucas
Margaret Sheppard
Junmei Cai (MBA ’17)
Seiji Masuda
Eric Small
Rod Campbell
Takuji Masuda (’93, MFA ’17)
Richard L. Stack
James A. Cardwell, Jr.
Gregory R. McClintock
William G. Stephens
Nachhattar S. Chandi
John F. Monroe (’79)
Dorothy B. Straus
Frank W. Cornell III (MBA ’78, EdD ’04)
William S. Mortensen
George E. Thomas
Joseph A. Czyzyk
Kenneth Mosbey
Robert A. Virtue
Robert E. Dudley (’75)
Aaron Norris
Edward W. Wedbush
Maureen Duffy-Lewis
Gary Oakland
Ellen Weitman
Mark W. Dundee (EdD ’00)
Joshua K. Oder (’98)
Lisa Smith Wengler
David G. Elmore
Stephen E. Olson (MBA ’73)
Larry L. Westfall
Jordan R. Fish (JD ’17, MDR ’17)
Joseph O. Oltmans II
Jeremy N. White (MA ’94)
Hank Frazee
Gregory M. Outcalt (’84)
Gary L. Wilcox
G. Louis Graziadio III
Doug Pak
Griffith J. Williams
Bart M. Hackley, Jr. (MBA ’76)
Michael C. Palmer
Judy Zierick
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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY AFFIRMS That God is That God is revealed uniquely in Christ hat the educational process may not, with impunity, T be divorced from the divine process hat the student, as a person of infinite dignity, T is the heart of the educational enterprise hat the quality of student life is a valid concern T of the University hat truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, T should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline hat spiritual commitment, tolerating no excuse T for mediocrity, demands the highest standards of academic excellence hat freedom, whether spiritual, intellectual, T or economic, is indivisible
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That knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.
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