Leadership Studies Events

Graduate School of Education and Counseling
July 27, 2016

Foster Dissertation Defense

Alaiyo Foster will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Dreaming Bititi’s Harvest®: An Exploratory Study of Afrocentric Rites of Passage as a Means of Mitigating HIV Transmission Among Adolescent Metropolitan African-American Females”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
June 2, 2016

Fuhriman-Ebert Dissertation Defense

Xóchitl Monteen Fuhriman-Ebert will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Overlooked and Uninformed: Discovering What Parents of Long-Term ELL Students Perceive and Understand of Their Child’s Education”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
May 31, 2016

Smith Dissertation Defense

Julie Smith will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Countering the Narrative of Borderland Public Schooling: Voices from the Plateau”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
May 26, 2016

Jensen Weiner Dissertation Defense

Danica Jensen Weiner will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Revisioning Parental Engagement: Partnerships for Authentic Dialogue and Reform”
May 18, 2016

A Celebration in Honor of Heidi Sipe

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
6-8 p.m.
Hermiston, OR
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
March 11, 2016

Perez-Da Silva Dissertation Defense

Karen Perez-Da Silva will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Educational Guerreras - A Study of a Madre-Centered Participatory Action Research for Educational System Praxis”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
October 23, 2015

Walter Dissertation Defense

Catherine Walter will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Journey towards Equity: How Interactions between Stakeholders, Policy, and Environment Impact Implementation during the First Year of a Dual Language Program”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
August 28, 2015

Briggs-Crispin Dissertation Defense

Debi Briggs-Crispin will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Reveal, Empower, and Inform: A Co-Inquiry Study of Student Engagement Conducted by Middle School Students and their Principal”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
May 29, 2015

Koch Dissertation Defense

Margaret Koch will defend her dissertation titled “University Supervisors and Culturally Responsive Teaching”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
May 29, 2015

Williams Dissertation Defense

Charlene Williams will defend her dissertation titled “From Disrespectful Interactions to Unprecedented Success: How African American Male Students in an ‘Urban’ High School Describe High Expectations”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
April 16, 2015

May-Varas Dissertation Defense

Samuel May-Varas will defend his doctoral dissertation titled “Identifying the Factors that Influenced Adult Students in Persisting to Earn the GED Credential”
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
March 20, 2015

Crane-Simpson Dissertation Defense

Sarah Crane-Simpson will defend her doctoral dissertation titled “Foucault, Disability Studies, and Mental Health Diagnoses in Students: An Analysis of Discourse, Power, and the Social Construction of Disability”
January 23, 2015

Pede Dissertation Defense

Jon Pede will defend his doctoral dissertation titled “Morals, Values, and Ethics: Their Impact on the Decisions of the School Principal”
November 26, 2014

Downs Dissertation Defense

Aaron Down will defend his dissertation at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 26th in York 114.
November 5, 2014

93 Year Old Tuskegee Airman Lt Col Alex Jefferson to Speak at Lewis & Clark College

Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, is a 93 year old retired US Air Force officer, and one of the famous “Tuskegee Airmen”, also known as the 332nd Fighter Group. During World War II, Black Americans throughout the U.S. were subject to Jim Crow laws which legalized segregation and the American military was also segregated. President Truman signed an executive order ending segregation in the military in 1948 (3 years after the war’s end). Lt. Col. Jefferson’s book, “Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW”, is a personal memoir of those who served America in World War II and after. 

Please join us for this very special opportunity. Lt Col Alexander Jefferson will speak from 7-8pm in the Chapel at Lewis & Clark College.  A book-signing and reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

June 1, 2014

Graduate Commencement

Celebrate the class of 2013 at the annual graduate school commencement. Featuring speaker Kim Stafford.
Lewis & Clark Graduate School Commencement Processional
June 1, 2014

30th Graduate School Commencement Ceremony

Join us for the graduate school’s 30th commencement ceremony!
May 21, 2014

Lukich Dissertation Defense

Victoria Lukich will defend her dissertation on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 10:00 am.
May 15, 2014

Restorative Practices and Racial Equity in Our Schools Forum

An evening forum featuring a panel discussion, Q&A and facilitated audience dialogues on the journey from punitive, exclusionary school discipline to taking responsibility, making amends and restoring relationships within a community of belonging.
May 5, 2014

Haghighi Dissertation Defense

Saideh Haghighi will defend her doctoral dissertation on Monday, May 5th at 2:00 pm in York #114.
May 1, 2014

Priority application deadline for graduate assistantships

Students interested in a graduate assistantship for the 2014-2015 year must submit all program application materials by May 1.
April 11, 2014

Swingen Dissertation Defense

Cindi Swingen will defend her dissertation for the Doctor of Education in Leadership.
March 21, 2014

Hampton Dissertation Defense

Paul Hampton will defend his dissertation titled “Effective Instructional Practices in Science for Latin Students.
March 12, 2014

Information Session: MA in Student Affairs Administration

Are you an aspiring or early career student affairs professional? Or just contemplating a career in higher education? Come learn about our new MA in Student Affairs Administration program at an information session on the Lewis & Clark campus.

March 6, 2014

Educational Administration and Leadership Info Session in Beaverton

Learn more about Lewis & Clark’s Educational Administration and Leadership programs!
February 27, 2014

Educational Administration and Leadership Info Session in Hillsboro

Learn more about Lewis & Clark’s Educational Administration and Leadership programs!
January 29, 2014

Educational Administration and Leadership Info Session

Learn more about Lewis & Clark’s Educational Administration and Leadership programs!
November 2, 2013

Frentress Dissertation Defense

Jennifer Frentress will defend her doctoral dissertation at 11:00 AM.
October 15, 2013

Evaluating Poverty Data for School Administrators

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
5-8 p.m.
October 8, 2013

Graduate Students of Color Alliance Meeting

The GSCA will be meeting this Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30pm in York 114! Please join us for food and an opportunity to connect with other students of color across the graduate school. We’ll be there until 9:00pm so feel free to drop by!
September 25, 2013

[New Date!] Graduate Students of Color Alliance Meet and Greet

Join us Wednesday, September 25th for Lewis and Clark’s first Graduate Students of Color Alliance meeting.
February 4, 2013

Barreras-Brown Dissertation Defense

Dissertation defense for Doctor of Education in Leadership candidate Koreen Barreras-Brown.
January 24, 2013

School Counseling Application Info Session

Prospective school counselors are invited to an info session focusing on the application.
January 14, 2013

School Counseling Info Session

Prospective school counselors are invited to an Info Session.
December 18, 2012

Pryor Dissertation Defense

David Pryor to defend doctoral dissertation titled “Digital Readers as a Tool for Engaging Elementary School Age Children in Deep Structure Comprehension.”
December 12, 2012

School Counseling Info Session

Prospective school counselors are invited to an Info Session.
December 6, 2012

Vincent Dissertation Defense

“Principal Evaluation in Catholic Elementary Schools” on Thursday, December 6th at 2:00 pm in York 101.
November 26, 2012

School Counseling Info Session

Prospective school counselors are invited to an Info Session.
November 12, 2012

Precious Knowledge Film & Discussion, Looking at the Removal of “Ethnic Studies” from the Tucson Unified School District

What began as a studies program with a national model of educational success soon became a controversial issue of civil liberties and racial profiling. 
October 25, 2012

School Counseling Info Session

Prospective school counselors are invited to an Info Session.
September 28, 2012

Hartley Dissertation Defense

Lloyd Hartley will defend his dissertation titled “Exploring the Relevant Antecedents of Superintendent Leadership Skills.”
September 26, 2012

School Counseling Info Session

Prospective school counselors are invited to an Info Session on Wednesday, September 26th, at 6 pm.
September 7, 2012

Convocation

Convocation is a formal gathering where graduate school students from across programs reflect on the ways our “core” values—creativity, compassion, commitment—affect and sustain our professional lives.
March 29, 2012

Vancouver Public Schools’ Recruitment Information Sessions

A chance to meet with personnel from Vancouver Public Schools’ HR office to learn more about their recruitment process and the values, knowledge, skills, and abilities that they seek in educators. Two sessions: 3:30-4:30 p.m. OR 5:00-6:00 p.m.
January 30, 2012

Ed Administration/Doctoral Info Session

Whether you are interested in one of the administrative licenses or the doctoral program, this is the chance to get your questions answered.
January 19, 2012

CANCELED-Ed Administration/Doctoral Info Session

RESCHEDULED for January 30, 2012  

The Information Session for the Initial and Continuing Administrative Programs, the Educational Specialist Degree Program and the Doctoral Program scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Parkrose School District Office has been rescheduled.   

We apologize for any inconvenience. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend our rescheduled Information Session on January 30, 2012 at the Parkrose School District Office, 10636 NE Prescott St, Portland at 5:00 pm.
November 16, 2011

Ed.D. Information Session

Do you see yourself as a potential leader for K-12 students in schools or agencies? Would having an Ed.D. make a difference? Come with your questions and let us help you find answers.
November 14, 2011

Doctor of Education in Leadership Info Session

Do you wonder if you have what it takes to be a doctoral student in Educational Leadership? Come and find out.
November 14, 2011

Ed Administration Info Session

How do the Initial and Continuing Administrator Programs differ from the Master of Education and Educational Specialist Degrees? Come and find out.
November 3, 2011

ED.D. Information Session

Do you have what it takes to be an Ed.D. student? Do you see yourself a leader for K-12 students in schools and agencies? Find out more.
June 5, 2011

Graduate School Commencement

Stephen Krashen, a linguist, educational researcher, and activist, will offer the 2011 commencement address. Krashen is Professor Emeritus of Learning and Instruction at the University of Southern California, specializing in theories of language acquisition and development. Much of his research has involved the study on non-English and bilingual language acquisition. During the past 20 years, he has published hundreds of books and articles and has been invited to deliver over 500 lectures at universities throughout the United States and the rest of the world.
March 8, 2011

Educational Administration Info Session in Hillsboro

Learn more about Lewis & Clark’s Educational Administration programs.
February 23, 2011

Educational Administration Info Session in Gresham

Learn more about Lewis & Clark’s Educational Administration programs.
February 22, 2011

Educational Administration Info Session in NE Portland

Learn more about Lewis & Clark’s Educational Administration programs.
January 12, 2011

RESCHEDULED Doctoral Info Session in Hillsboro

There will be an information session for those interested in the Doctor of Education in Leadership degree on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in the Hillsboro School District Administration Building, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro in the Boardroom.
September 10, 2010

Kennedy Dissertation Defense

May 27, 2010

Nordquist Dissertation Defense

A Study of the Vestiges of Studio Classroom Projects in Two Middle School Mathematics Departments