University of Redlands School of Education Commencement Program 2022

School of Education Commencement University of Redlands April 23, 2022

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Commencement Ceremony Opening Procession

Address

University of Redlands Ensemble The audience will please remain seated for the procession.

Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, Ph.D. Associate professor of literacy, language, and culture, University of Illinois at Chicago

Order of the March

Recognition of Full-Time and Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Awards

University Marshal Flag Bearers and Standard Bearers Student Marshals Graduating Class of 2022 Faculty Marshals Faculty Readers The Faculty of the University The Administration of the University

Ceremony Presiding Krista L. Newkirk, J.D. President, University of Redlands

Land Acknowledgement Rev. John Walsh, M. Div. Omer E. Robbins Chaplain to the University, Emeritus

Invocation Rev. John Walsh

Welcome Remarks

Dean Mario C. Martinez

Recognition of HSI Designation and Veterans and Service Members Dean Mario C. Martinez

Presentation of School of Education Credential Recipients Dean Mario C. Martinez

Conferring of Degrees President Krista L. Newkirk

Presentation of School of Education Graduate Degree Candidates Dean Mario C. Martinez

Conferring of Degrees President Krista L. Newkirk

Presentation of School of Education Doctoral Candidates Dean Mario C. Martinez

Conferring of Degrees President Krista L. Newkirk

Mario C. Martinez, Ph.D. Naslund Endowed Dean, School of Education

Benediction

Welcome and Recognition of Graduates and Guests

Alma Mater

Rev. John Walsh

Greetings from the Class of 2022

Dora Ridgeway ’22 and Peter Tupou ’23 All students will please stand and join in the singing (words on page 17).

Lorén Rae Bassil ’22 Master of Arts in Education: Higher Education

Closing Procession

President Krista L. Newkirk

The audience will please remain seated for the closing procession.

This event is being recorded and will be webcast live. If you do not wish to be in the recording, please see an attendant who will direct you to an appropriate viewing location.

About the President

Krista L. Newkirk, J.D.

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rista L. Newkirk became the University of Redlands’ 12th president in July 2021.

Since coming to Redlands, she has been highly engaged, connecting with a wide range of constituents by meeting with and listening to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University.

During that time, she prioritized and led the charge to create a safe environment for the University’s return to in-person campus activities, oversaw the launch of the School of Business & Society, implemented and expanded the Redlands Promise marketing plan, initiated a collaborative strategic planning process, and completed the University’s comprehensive Forever Yours fundraising campaign which raised a record-breaking $207.2 million.

Newkirk spent her formative years on a cattle ranch in Missouri before attending the University of Missouri’s Honor College on scholarship. She transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary, where she served as editor-in-chief of the William & Mary Journal of Women and the Law. During her time in law school, she served as an intern at the Newport News Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. She worked with victims and witnesses, negotiated outcomes for the Domestic Violence Unit, and prosecuted cases. She worked for several years as an attorney in private practice and at a Fortune 300 company.

Newkirk joined the Office of Legal Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2003, then became the Chief of Staff at UNC Charlotte in 2012. As Chief of Staff, she assisted the Chancellor in addressing the significant issues confronting the University.

Newkirk assumed the presidency of Converse College in 2016. Under her leadership, Converse enhanced its financial, academic, and cultural strength. Apart from developing an innovative strategic plan, Converse launched its first doctoral degree program, expanded its master’s degree offerings, opened an extension campus, and transitioned from a single-gender institution to a coeducational, residential college. Under Newkirk’s charge, Converse changed its name to Converse University on July 1, 2021, and established the Converse College for Women to preserve its single-gender focus.

In 2020, Newkirk was honored as one of the 50 Most Influential People and one of the 25 Women of Influence in the Upstate of South Carolina and was named a Woman of Achievement by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal in 2018. In 2010, she was selected as a Legal Elite by Business North Carolina.

Newkirk and her husband, W. Lewis (Lew) Glenn III, have two sons.

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Commencement Speaker

Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago

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r. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is an associate professor of literacy, language, and culture at the University of Illinois Chicago. She studies Black historical excellence within educational communities with goals of reframing curriculum and instruction today.

Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books, including Research in the Teaching of English, Urban Education, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Language Arts, and Written Communication. Some of her recognitions include the 2014 recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Promising New Researcher Award, the 2016 NCTE Janet Emig Award, the 2017 Georgia State University Urban Education Research Award, and the 2018 UICxpertise award from University of Illinois Chicago.

Having served as a middle school teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, and school board president, Dr. Muhammad wrote the best-selling book Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. She also co-authored Black Girls’ Literacies: Transforming Lives and Literacy Practices.

By working with teachers, leaders, parents, and youth across the United States and South Africa in best practices in culturally and historically responsive instruction, Dr. Muhammad’s framework significantly influenced educational practice in 2021.

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Student Commencement Speaker

Lorén Rae Bassil ’22 Master of Arts in Education: Higher Education

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orén Rae Bassil ’22 is passionate about ensuring that students feel like they belong.

Born in Redlands and raised in nearby Highland, she was always interested in a career in education but didn’t think about working with college students until she was one.

After graduating summa cum laude from California State University, Fullerton in 2019, she enrolled in the U of R School of Education’s Master of Arts in higher education program with a concentration in student affairs.

While at Redlands, Bassil joined the Graduate Student Association, where she was first a liaison between students and the U of R Department of Leadership and Higher Education.

Most recently, she served as president of the organization and worked alongside 10 other cabinet members as a link between the School of Education and the student body. This work fueled her passion for fostering a culture of inclusion in higher education.

Bassil was also the graduate assistant in the Office of Student Success, and her work focused on identifying and addressing the academic, social, emotional, and career needs of graduate students across academic programs. She was a representative on the School of Education advisory board, providing a student’s perspective on operations and procedures. She completed her fieldwork requirement in the U of R Study Away Office, where she focused on aspects of diversity and inclusion.

All four commitments focused on identifying student needs and finding ways to meet them, but she is most proud of her work in the Office of Student Success, which allowed her to take what she was learning in the classroom and apply it to the experiences of current students.

The daughter of an immigrant and a first-generation college student, Bassil is familiar with the challenges that students from underrepresented groups face. Upon graduating, she looks forward to championing international or graduate student populations in a position that emphasizes the inclusion of all backgrounds and experiences.

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School of Education Credential and Graduate Candidates

Credential Recipients

Master Of Arts

Preliminary Teaching: Education Specialist

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Michael Todd Prendergast

Ning Natalie Almond Janelle Flores Madelyn Lea Johnston Maritza Lojero Azlyn Amaris Perez Gloria Hala Saadeh Jessica D. Terrell Athena Marie Wildman

Preliminary Teaching: Multiple Subject Alessandra Nia Carrillo-Hayes Jaclyn Dawn Ellis Anna Marie Garnica Kaytlin Taylor Howard Michelle Elaine Johnson-Logan Alexys Leigh Moretti Abigail Lorraine Peralta

Preliminary Teaching: Single Subject Jeffrey Michael Boehl Trevor Scott Bridges Alyssa Noell Duarte Lorena Ferragut Esmeralda Marie Gilman Thomas John Hester Janae N. Hylland Micaela Christine Macaraeg Tamryn Elise Narvaez Mark Anthony Perez Brian Keemon Person Jenna Marie Preston Jacob Paul Quijada Dora Ashton Ridgeway Melody Ann Stier Olivia Grace Vara Travis Edward Woliung

Education: Curriculum and Instruction Design Specialization Lisa Julie Bell Kay Dee Yarbrough

Education: Curriculum and Instruction Language and Culture Chance Mumey

Education: Educational Administration Scott Paul Raine Cassandra Marilyn Spears Ashley A. Tiedemann

Pupil Personnel Services Amy Navil Sanchez-Berumen

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School of Education Graduate Candidates Education: Higher Education Lorén Rae Bassil Kathryn Anne Burnham Jeremy Lee Collins Jr. Carla Isabel Flamenco Javier Garcia III Lizbeth Gastelum Marlise Delawn Perry Angella Dayanne Terres Toral

Education: Human Services Jocelyn Briseno Alexis Nichole Brucks Ricardo Javier Calzada Rosa Torres Lopez Emily Margaret MacDonald Monica Rose Navarette Chanel Nicole Quintero Josie Romero Savannah Solis Vazquez

Education: Learning and Teaching Zalene Aurora Acosta Nathan J. Adam Desirae Renee Aguayo Grecia Roxanna Aguiar Oliveros Alexandra Samantha Aguilar Jacquelyn Krista Aguilar Miranda Aguilar Hawiz Ahmad Ahmadi Amy Alcantara Lucero Vanessa Alejandro-Duarte Jose Macgyver Alonso Tessa G. Altshuler Genevieve Juliana Alvarado Alejandra N. Alvarez Kimberly Valencia Alvarez Kaitlynn Kanani Amaral

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Caylin Marie Anderson Chelsea Corrine Anderson Luis Omar Antonio Kevin-Joseph Colada Arabit Kajay Michelle Aranda Janette Araceli Arechiga Joanna Berenice Areizaga Mavie Violet Samantha Arellano Serena Eileen Arguelles James Arcangelo Asiano Brianna Francesca Astorga Josephine Ayala Melanie Baca Katherine Garrin Golightly Balestrieri Ana Beatriz Ballesteros-Castro Christina Banuelos Carolina Amanda Barbosa Jessica Bees Anyssa Marie Beltran Elizabeth Ines Benitez Megan Maire Benjamin Samuel Quentin Betancourt Nikole R. Bielke Vanessa Bolanos Melinda S. Borello Trisha Arcelli Brewster Trevor P. Brown Carrie Ann Buckley Jolene C. Buckley Sadrach J. Cajero Karina Calderon Razo Vanessa Cardenas Alexandra Victoria Carlos Rachel Star Carnell Calvin Brian Carrera Amanda Rose Carson Hannah Lynn Castaneda Karen Castillo-Lasso Brenda Castro Leticia Castro Stephanie Castro Laekyn Anetha Causey Avery Elena Ceniceros

Lois Irene Ceniceros Lizette Yolanda Chavez Carrie Dawn Chen Maria Del Carmen Cisneros Jennifer Ann Comstock Hector Contreras Marisol Corrales Lauren Whitney Cotter Jasmine Cuevas Katrina Pualei Dalde Danielle A. Deguzman Austin Lee Delgado Karissa Delgado Rogelio Alexander Delgado Chloe E. Diaz Corina Angelica Diaz Maritssa Alejandra Diaz Maria Esther Diaz Torres Yasmin Diego-Valdez Jennifer Ann Downing Emily Jean Duncan Mindy Duncan Ryan R. Eck Kevin Roberto Escobar Urrutia Monique Eloisa Esparza Monica Cristina Esparza Limon Christian Humberto Espinoza Alma Maria Falconer-Ruiz Jessica Ann Faust Stephanie Lauren Feeny Nohemi Felix Aaron Sylvester Fernando Taylon Thomas Fischer Ana Patricia Floriano Monica Elizabeth Ford Juana Olympia Fox Kyle Whitney Frost Sara Brittany Fry Daniel M. Fusi Angelica Galeano David Gallardo Brenda Abigail Garcia Daniel Moises Garcia

Irai G. Garcia Selina Lizbeth Garcia Frank B. Garza Maria Josefina Godinez Sarah Mk Goebel Dioseline Gomez Carina Gomez Jimenez Elizabeth Gonzalez Gerardo Gonzalez Maria D. Gonzalez Stephanie Eden Gonzalez Kelly Elizabeth Gosselin Jordan Marie Green Mauna Arum Griffin Timothy James Grisham Nayeli Adriana Guerrero Julie B. Ha Trinh Lorane Ha Laura Mae Hale Shirin Hameister Stephanie Katherine Havers Ryan Stuart Wah Hawksley Liberty Marie Heffernan Elena Calles Hernandez Maritza Nayeli Hernandez Vanessa Hernandez Aguilar Amanda Isabelle Herrera Karen Lizeth Herrera Donald Lewis Hodges Cassara E. Holt Jake Wil Hunter Frank A. Ibarra Melisa Ibarra Hennessy Inostros Janelle Jackson Matthew Phillip Jager Jordan Virginia James Dan Misael Jimenez Jaileene Jimenez Cristofer Nazario Jimenez-Nape Brittany Jean Jolly Madison Suezann Jones Jenny Heejin Kang

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School of Education Graduate Candidates Omar Karkoukli Maureen J. Kelly Ashley K. King Kimberly Laura Kirby Deena G. Kirrish Maya A. Klaib Leanne Marie Klausner Emma Grace Konugres Joshua Charles Kurth Ashley Teodora Lamas Leila Marie Lane Anastasia Amelia Clifton Leporte Rhegan Ann Lesher Dominic Jonryan Lether Olivia Marie Lia-Titera Patricia Estella Lievanos Marlene Elizabeth Limon Melinda Lizama Ashley Rose Logan Taylor Lorraine Long Alissa N. Lopez Destinee Bianca Lucero Lois Reyvelle Erum Lumowah Jami Loree Luna Candace Nicole Magana Lucy Magana Monica Magdaleno Kalynn Breanne Maldonado Stephanie D. Maldonado Justin M. Martin Paul A. Martin Jr. Julie Lynn Martineau Angelica Martinez Brionna Eve Martinez Myra Alejandra Martinez Odalys Martinez Giana Rhea Marzicola Nicole Mercedes Mascaro Tatiana Lydia McAdams Cassandra Leigh McDonald Benjamin Philip Mckelvey Brenden J. McKiernan Abraham Jose McNally

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Jasmin Idalia Medina Corazon de Jesus Melendrez Heather Nicole Melgar Anne Marlo A. Mendoza Jasmine Danielle Mendoza Holly Lynn Mercier Carlos Corona Michel Lucas Todd Miller Lara Louise Lowell Minger Yesenia Mondragon Jesse A. Montes Michelle Montesinos Miriam Flores Montesinos Alexandria Frances Moore Desiree Nicole Moran Jessica Lynn Morcilio Adam David Moreno Lizeth Aviles Moreno Imelda Moreno Portillo Jennifer Moya Mariana Murillo Panduro Viridiana Murillo Panduro Michelle Negrete Vanessa Negrete Emily Suzan Neppl Stacey Dannel Newcomer Jenny Nguyen Nataly A. Noah Breanna Rae Null Christian Nunez Alan Christopher Olney Zachary William Olson Cecilia Ordonez Vanessa Orozco Elizabeth Ortiz Lisa Diane Padilla Lupe Palacios Faith Mary-Ann Pasillas Heather Lynn Pate Morgan Rose Paul Billie-Amber Paulino Buffy Moriah Paveloff David Bogdan Perde

Briana Elaine Perera Danny Jay Perkins II Alexis Pettway Kristie Phillips Sara Dianne Picco Jennifer Pimentel Vivica J. Pohl Ashlyn Marie Power Argelia Prahovic Logan Taylor Purvis Courtney Joan Quinones Sandra N. Quinonez Shantiel Jerushia Ann Rabb-Hodge Joel Ramirez Marilena Ramirez Ysidro Ramos Sara Noel Rathfelder Modesto Razo Sydney Marie Rees Bonnie Michelle Regalado Martin Renteria Cesar Mayel Reyes Sr. Sabrina Marie Reynoso Delaney M. Roberson Arlene Robles Serena Melaine Rocha Zulma Veronica Rodas Ariana Rodriguez Vicente Esteban Rodriguez Tapia Yesenia Rojas Nicole Roman Ruben Israel Romero Sabrina A. Romero Kathleen M. Roque Monica Rubalcava Katie M. Ruiz Suzette Ruiz Jennie Ruvalcaba Vincent David Salera Monserrat Samano Barrera Daniel Sanchez Essence D. Sanders Alma Mireya Santacruz

Andrew Jess Saucedo Callee Dawn Savage Mary Elizabeth Schaaf Bryan Michael Schutten Robert Lee Selter Jazmine Lizeth Serrato Sesilia Servin Breanna Meghan Sewell Payton Elise Shatafian Daniel E. Simmons Jr. Delaney Sue Sipprelle Megan Marie Sitchler Victoria V. Smaw Alexandria Lupercio Smith Jessica Breanna Smith Kandis Deven Snowball Ashley Rene Somers Kristine Nicole Specht Lucas Lindsey Spenser Savannah Marie Stangel Shayna LaRae Starr Cory Christian Stewart Suzanne Elizabeth Stewart Cloey Madisan Stump Christina Melissa Sturgill Jacob Michael Tackett Bret William Talbert Daysi Lylybell Tapia Dennis Arnel Taylor II Andrea Priscilla Terrones Brandy Topete Jessica Nicole Torosian Ana Torres Galeana Grace Imaly Torres Gregory Evan Torres Mia Taylor Townson Wendy Ulloa Mariela Ureno Jessica Valencia Tatiana Valencia Marissa Valenzuela David Antonio Valiente Berenice Valtierra

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School of Education Graduate Candidates Brisa Guadalupe Vargas Brittany Morgan Vargas Ariana Vega Chris Aaron Vega Yoana R. Velasco Diana Michelle Vera Iris Vicuna Stephanie A. Villasenor Mariana Meztli Virrueta Esparza Leah J. Volchok Evelyn Rose Wagner Deborah Lee Wagner-Bergeron Amanda Kelsey Waller Amy Kathleen Wellman Garza Daisy Lyons Whitenack Ashley Jo Wiechert Bailey Eloise Wilkins Jayde Aleece Wilkinson Amber Nicole Williams Jessica Nicole Wilson Jodelle Ann Ahorro Wong Ivana Annalisi Wright Jacob B. Yanez Sabrina Rose Yee Sergio Alberto Zamora Andreina Zuniga Noemi Zuniga

Education: School Counseling Carmen Guadalupe Andrade Manuel Arredondo Wendy Gonzalez Azpeitia Lisbeth Barragan Wendy Lee Birchard Michelle Rodriguez Castillo Alexia Marie Ceballos Taylor Brianne Ceja Victoria Dannette Chai Ladejah S. Dillard Patricia M. Espinosa Debora Elizabeth Hernandez

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Emilio Rey Huerta Emily Isabella Jones Zachery R. La Rue Sydney Noel Lachausse Morgan Raye Lesch Mindy L. Leyde Lucero Macias Nancy Gomez Maldonado Darci Anne Manzo Haly Renee Mattson Elizabeth Marie Moreno Maira Isela Moreno Rosa Yahaira Munoz Belinda Navarrete Miguel Ramos Olaez Jr. Rachel Rose Olguin Brenda D. Orozco Katherine Lynn Owashi Lillian Jane Quint Amanda Marie Ramirez Kyle Jeffrey Riddle Sara “Katie” Rogers Malik Jamal Ross Marisela Velasco Landeros Lilia Villalvazo Alyssa Lily Zepeda

Doctorate

Leadership for Educational Justice Lisa Michelle Beaird F actors Related to Beginning Teachers Intent to Remain in Special Education Dissertation Chair, Ross Mitchell, Ph.D. Jorge Manuel Cecilio A Dialogical Approach to the Teaching of Writing: The Perceptions and Experiences of Doctoral Students Dissertation Chair, Alayne Sullivan, Ph.D. Vasudavan Govindasamy P reservice Teachers’ Perceived Ability to Teach Native American Students Dissertation Chair, Ann Blankenship Knox, Ph.D. Oron J. Jackson H idden in Plain Sight: The Silent Voices of America’s Third-Class Citizens Dissertation Chair, Ann Blankenship Knox, Ph.D. Nancy Natalie Martinez “ Trauma can be a really great teacher, and for those that have invested in learning the lessons and applying those lessons to their personal evolution, it can set them apart as the greatest leaders”: Testimonios of the Professional and Leadership Experiences of Latina Executive Leaders With a History of Trauma Dissertation Chair, Adriana Ruiz Alvarado, Ph.D.

Luis Alberto Mondragon The Road to Professorship: A Latina/o/x Journey Dissertation Chair, Adriana Ruiz Alvarado, Ph.D. Arah Marie Parker African American Women in Non-Managerial Roles in Higher Education: Sense of Belonging and Career Advancement Opportunities Dissertation Chair, Mikela Bjork, Ph.D. Kristen Elizabeth Sandler Computer Science and Mathematics Intervention: Addressing Underprivileged Student Engagement and Equity Gaps in Computer Science Dissertation Chair, Adriana Ruiz Alvarado, Ph.D. La Price Niccole Sanford Still I Rise. African-American Female Principals: Race, Gender, and Leadership Dissertation Chair, Mikela Bjork, Ph.D. Connie P. Smith Examining Professional Development in Culturally Relevant Teaching: Teacher Perceptions and Classroom Practices Dissertation Chair, Brian Charest, Ph.D. Lyndsey Marie Tone A Promise Program Evaluation for Equitable College Access and Success Dissertation Chair, Pauline Reynolds, Ph.D. Louis C. Wright III The Effectiveness of Mentorship Programs: Increasing Retention and Graduation Rates Among African American Males Dissertation Chair, Andrew Wall, Ph.D.

William Miller The Transition from High School to Community College: Preparation and Experiences of College Students with Disabilities Dissertation Chair, Greg Hamilton, Ed.D.

The listing of a candidate’s name in this program is presumptive evidence of graduation but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

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Awards and Honors Department of Counseling and Human Services Awards

Department of Teaching and Learning Awards

Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness Social Justice and Advocacy Award

Alpha Delta Kappa Outstanding Student Award

Presented to a student in the counseling and human services program serving as an example to others with a demonstrated commitment during their academic training to issues of diversity, social justice, and mental health advocacy in their work with students, clients, and patients and service to the campus and Inland Empire community beyond the scope of their student responsibilities.

Janelle Flores

Presented annually to an undergraduate student who demonstrates a strong commitment to education.

Recipients of this award demonstrate a high level of dedication, excellent quality of classwork, and intent to pursue a career in education. Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding.

Lesley Ann Bello

Dorothy D. Arthur Endowed Scholarship

Presented annually to a graduate student who shares Dorothy Inghram’s passion for educational justice.

Presented annually to a Preliminary Teacher Credential candidate with a strong commitment to education as a profession and the potential to become an outstanding classroom teacher.

Sara “Katie” Rogers

Monserrat Samano Barrera

Dorothy Inghram Endowed Scholarship

Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student Award Presented annually to a master’s degree candidate in the clinical mental health counseling program who excels in coursework, fieldwork, and research.

The recipient has a strong commitment to advocacy in the field of clinical mental health counseling.

Madelyn Johnston

Outstanding Counseling Graduate Student Award Presented annually to a master’s degree candidate in the counseling program who demonstrates exemplary performance in coursework, fieldwork, and overall scholarship. The recipient of this award shows tremendous promise of contributing to the counseling profession as evidenced by exceptional leadership, effective collaboration, and a strong commitment to advocacy.

Victoria Chai

Outstanding Human Services Graduate Student Award Presented annually to a master’s candidate in the human services program who excels in coursework and research, understands all aspects of higher education, and shows great promise for a career in higher education.

Emily MacDonald

Lois Fair Wilson Endowed Scholarship Presented annually to a Preliminary Teacher Credential candidate with a strong commitment to education as a profession and the potential to become an outstanding classroom teacher.

Deena Kirrish

Nelson W. Burdett Endowed Scholarship Presented annually to a Preliminary Teacher Credential candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to education and the potential to become an outstanding educator.

Mia Townson

Outstanding Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Award Presented annually to a master’s degree candidate in the curriculum and instruction program who excels in the academic requirements, emerges as a leader in their cohort group, and is deeply committed to the teaching profession.

Lisa Bell

Stanley Combs Secondary Education Teaching Award Presented annually to a Single Subject Teacher Credential candidate who best exemplifies the moral and spiritual qualities of poise, humility, and professional attitude of a good teacher.

Kristine Specht

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Valorie McLaughlin Endowed Scholarship for Student Teaching Awarded to current School of Education students who are currently student teaching.

Daysi Tapia Desirae Aguayo Vicente Rodriguez Tapia

Graduate Department of Leadership and Higher Education Awards Alpha Delta Kappa Outstanding Student Award Presented annually to a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to education. Recipients of this award demonstrate a high level of dedication, excellent quality of classwork, and intent to pursue a career in education. Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding.

Connie Smith

Gordon C. Atkins Award Presented annually to a master’s degree candidate who exemplifies Gordon Atkins’ high standards and lifelong commitment to expanding higher education opportunities for all students, regardless of age.

Lorén Bassil

Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

Outstanding Higher Education Graduate Student Award Presented annually to a master’s degree candidate in the higher education program who excels in coursework and research and understands all aspects of higher education. The recipient of this award shows great promise for a career in higher education.

Kathryn Burnham

Military Veteran Honors All military veterans who are participating in Commencement will be honored by the University of Redlands. Students with this honor wear a medallion with red, white and blue ribbons at the ceremony.

Outstanding Faculty Awards Faculty Excellence in Teaching Awards Department of Counseling and Human Services Jacqueline Rasar, Ph.D. Department of Leadership and Higher Education David Grant, Ph.D. Department of Teaching and Learning Mike Adams, Ed.D.

Outstanding Research/Creative Activity Award Adriana Ruiz Alvarado, Ph.D. Brian Charest, Ph.D.

Presented to an Ed.D. candidate who excels in coursework and research and understands all aspects of educational justice. The recipient of this award shows great promise for a career in education.

Outstanding Service Award

Luis Mondragon

Outstanding Teaching Award

Outstanding Educational Administration Graduate Student Award

Paul Jessup, M.A. Greg Hamilton, Ed.D.

Presented annually to a master’s degree candidate in the educational administration program who excels in coursework, fieldwork, and research. The recipient of this award shows great promise as a future administrator who will positively impact students.

Cassandra Spears

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Board of Trustees Bradley N. Adams ’93

Thomas W. Gilmer ’62 ’67

Darren S. Rose ’91

International Real Estate Beverly Hills, California

Principal Lee & Associates Yorba Linda, California

President Rose & Tuck LLC Marlborough, Massachusetts

Kenneth F. Hall ’60

Joseph R. Rulison

Founder and Chairman Emeritus School Services of California, Inc. Carmichael, California

Co-founder and CEO three + one Rochester, New York

Retired Professor Finance and Accounting Keck Graduate Institute Redlands, California

Dan A. Hanson ’75

James E. Schroeder ’65

Executive Director LoanDepot Laguna Beach, California

Retired Managing Partner Mesa Energy Associates, LLC Denver, Colorado

Janet Berckefeldt ’67

Robert M. Harris Jr.

Chris W. Strand

President and Managing Director Music Concourse Community Partnership Lafayette, California

Chairman of the Board Pacific Market International Mercer Island, Washington

Chief Financial Officer Acequia Capital LLC Bellevue, Washington

Bradley A. Berg

Teena Hostovich

Ronald C. Troupe ’64

Chief Operating and Financial Officer Delta Dental of Washington Sammamish, Washington

Vice Chair Lockton Pacific Series La Cañada Flintridge, California

Retired Branch Manager Unisys Corporation Redondo Beach, California

Carole L. Beswick

Fran Inman

Candice L. Unruh

Board of Trustees Chair Emerita Chief Executive Officer Inland Action Inc. Redlands, California

Senior Vice President Majestic Realty Co. Santa Ana, California

Chair, James A. Unruh Family Foundation Paradise Valley, Arizona

Larry E. Burgess ’67

Jeannie Kim

Mary K. Vivanco ’88

President and Owner Sam Inc. & KPP Beer, Inc. Angwin, California

Vice President Plancom, Inc. Poway, California

Mitch Mitchell ’90

Charles S. Wilke ’64

Chief Executive Officer Calfox Inc. Ross, California

Senior Vice President Diversity and Community Partnerships, Sempra Carlsbad, California

Founder and Managing Director Meridian Capital LLC Seattle, Washington

Bruce A. Cavarno ’82

Brian D. Murphy ’04

President Ortho LA, Inc. Redlands, California

President and Managing Director Meridian Capital Mercer Island, Washington

Life Trustees

David P. Enzminger ’85

Robert C. Oda ’69

Co-chair Intellectual Property Practice Winston & Strawn LLP Altadena, California

Retired Senior Planning and Development Manager Commercial Real Estate Division Kamehameha Schools Honolulu, Hawaii

Jamison J. Ashby ’82, Chair Chief Executive Officer Nova Health Camas, Washington

Luann Bangsund ’74 ’79

Director Emeritus A.K. Smiley Public Library Redlands, California

William R. Cahill

Richard N. Fisher ’65 Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Retired Partner O’Melveny & Myers LLP Pacific Palisades, California

Javier F. Garcia ’02 Litigation Partner PerkinsCoie Kailua, Hawaii

Becky Campbell Garnett ’69 Community Volunteer Pasadena, California 14

Sabine B. Robertson-Phillips ’92 Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Redlands Unified School District Redlands, California

Colin Romer ’18 Manager Charles Schwab Castle Rock, Colorado

Terry Kupfer ’57 Accounting and Auditing Consultant Retired Partner, Arthur Andersen LLP Redlands, California

Patrick J. Morris ’59 Former Mayor, City of San Bernardino Retired Superior Court Judge San Bernardino, California

Alice J. Mozley ’70 Retired Vice President Planning and Development Times Mirror Company Redlands, California

N. Anthony Taylor ’63 Retired Management IBM Corporation Mammoth Lakes, California

Platform Party Krista L. Newkirk President Jamison J. Ashby ’82 Chair, Board of Trustees Luann Bangsund ’74 ’79 Member, Board of Trustees Anthony Taylor ’63 Life Trustee Benjamin Aronson University Marshal Kevin M. Dyerly ’00, ’04 Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Nicol Howard Associate Dean, School of Education

Kathy J. Ogren Provost and Executive Director, Marin Campus

Chris Jennings General Counsel

Michelle L. Rogers ’19 Vice President, Administration

Stephanie Johnson Interim Chief Communications Officer

Jennifer L. Thompson Chief of Staff and General Secretary

Christopher L. Jones Jr. Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Rev. John Walsh Chaplain Emeritus

Mario C. Martinez Dean, School of Education

Donna M. Eddleman University Dean, Student Affairs

Eric Maczka Registrar

Thomas A. Horan Dean, School of Business & Society

Tamara Michel Josserand Vice President, Advancement

Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad Commencement Speaker Associate Professor, University of Illinois Chicago Lorén Rae Bassil Class of 2022

Commencement Ensemble Eddie R. Smith, Conductor

Angel Garcia

Ernest Lopez

Gloria Aranda

Hannah Gaugush

Timothy Makieve

Jose Luis Becerra

Rowan Glover

Kenley Nakao

Jeffrey Boehl

Katherine Hartman

Noah Parady

Brooke Braden

Christian Hillis

Sarah Rodnick

Kaitlyn Dennis

Sydney Horst

Jezreel Sanchez

Connor Edmundson

David Johnson

Matthew Tashima

Christopher Figueroa

Brian Linares

Caitlin White

Thomas Francis

Brett Logbeck

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Academic Regalia Distinctive academic dress can be traced back to the universities of the Middle Ages. In the early centuries, the regalia was worn as daily garb, and the several parts had practical uses. Its use has been reserved for special ceremonial occasions in more recent centuries.

Of the regalia’s three components, the hood is the most interesting. Originally, it had three uses: a head covering, a shoulder cape, and a bag in which alms could be collected. It is mentioned as early as 1480 in clerical literature. When large wigs were in vogue in England, the cape part of the hood was split in front and a narrow neckband inserted. The entire cape and hood were allowed to fall back as they do today, and the hood was never restored to its original style.

Black academic robes are appropriate to all degrees and all institutions. However, graduates of some schools may elect to wear robe colors adopted by their alma mater: for example, Harvard crimson, Yale blue, Stanford cardinal. Red may be worn for ceremonial purposes, as by a president. Three black stripes on the sleeve denote a doctorate.

Historical evidence suggests that the mortarboard originated with the 16th century Protestant reformer, John Calvin. At the Cathedral Church in Geneva, Calvin taught at a university building under construction; it did not have windows and was unfinished. Accordingly, he designed the hat for his teaching to protect his head from the pigeons that cohabited the buildings.

Black tassels are correct for all degrees, but colored tassels also may be worn. Gold metallic tassels may be worn by persons with doctorates and by dignitaries.

Following is a partial list of hood and tassel colors established by the American Council on Education to represent various fields of learning.

Arts and Letters.................................................White

Library Science..................................... Lemon Yellow

Business Administration.................................... Drab

Music.................................................................... Pink

Divinity............................................................ Scarlet

Philosophy......................................Dark Blue or Black

Economics...................................................... Copper

Physical Education................................. Sage Green

Education....................................................Light Blue

Science.....................................................Gold Yellow

Fine Arts............................................................Brown

Social Science .................................................. Citron

Law....................................................................Purple

Speech.......................................................Silver Gray

The Academic Mace The first dated record of the ceremonial academic mace goes back to 1385 at the University of Vienna.

An academic mace is traditionally carried in procession and mounted on stage whenever degrees are granted or when the faculty is assembled in formal academic regalia. The first University of Redlands’ academic mace was presented on behalf of the city of Redlands by Mayor Jon Harrison during the October 20, 2006, convocation marking the start of the year-long centennial celebration. Several former mayors contributed to the fund for the mace and its case.

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Mission Statement O, that dear old U of R, Thy children near and far The University of Redlands is a private, independent university committed to providing a personalized education that frees students to make enlightened choices.

Redlands emphasizes academic rigor, curricular diversity, and innovative teaching. Redlands fosters a community of scholars and encourages a pluralistic notion of values by challenging assumptions and stereotypes in both classes and activities. A Redlands education goes beyond training to embrace a reflective understanding of our world; it proceeds from information to insight, from knowledge to meaning.

Welcoming intellectually curious students of diverse religious, ethnic, national and socio-economic backgrounds, the University seeks to develop responsible citizenship as part of a complete education. Redlands encourages a community atmosphere with exceptional opportunity for student leadership and interaction. For working adults, the University offers innovative programs at convenient locations and times.

Redlands blends liberal arts and professional programs, applied and theoretical study, traditional majors and self-designed contracts for graduation.

Small classes enable each student to participate in class discussion, to work closely with professors and to receive extensive individual attention. Redlands remains sensitive to contemporary trends in society and challenges students to commit themselves to a lifetime of learning.

Will sing to thee and all thy glories tell; Where the orange blossoms grow, And the waters gently flow, That dear old U of R we love so well.

O, that dear old U of R, Whose emblem shines afar, Eternal as the hills we love so well; Where the mountains tall and grand Like an inspiration stand, That dear old U of R we love so well.

O, that dear old U of R, The years can never mar, The memories of thee we love so well; Where the friendships are so dear That we leave them with a tear That dear old U of R we love so well.

—University of Redlands “Alma Mater”

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—University of Redlands “Och Tamale” cheer

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Campus Map

Brockton Ave.

7 Campus Ave.

6

Clock Ave.

10 Quad

Bekins Lawn

College Ave.

3

6

9

8 2

Grove St.

N. University St.

5

Colton Ave.

4

Stillman Ave.

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Sylvan Blvd.

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Key Restrooms → ADA accessible restrooms available east of Redlands Lawn (2), west of the Administration Building (4), Armacost Library and Hunsaker University Center (3), and west of Memorial Chapel (6) → All gender restrooms available at Hunsaker University Center (3) and west of the Administration Building (4)

Graduation Ceremony 1. Alumni Greek Theatre

Water Bottle Filling Station, free

Photo Opportunities 4. Administration Building 5. Redlands Hedge 6. Memorial Chapel 7. Labyrinth 8. University Gateway–West 9. University Gateway–East 10. Deacon Bulldog Statue

First Aid

Baby Station

Flower Vendor

Information Booth → Accomodations Wheelchair User Area Deaf and Hard of Hearing Area Mobility Impairment Area

Live Streaming Location 2. Redlands Lawn

Bookstore 3. Hunsaker University Center

Shuttle Stop—transportation by carts and wheelchair accessible van

Ride Share drop-off

Parking and ADA-accessible parking spaces Street closed

Concessions → Snacks sold by Town & Gown → Bookstore → Programs → Stroller Parking → Water Bottle Filling Station, free → Handwashing Station → Public Safety

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Congratulations Bulldogs!

Bulldogs for Life!

Welcome to the U of R Alumni Association. Update your info and let us know what you’re doing. → www.redlands.edu/ updateyourinformation

Office of Career & Professional Development The Office of Career & Professional Development remains a free resource long after graduation— visit us to practice for your upcoming interview, negotiate your salary, or figure out what your next steps might be! → ocpd.redlands.edu

Honor Your Bulldog Graduate!

Make a gift to the University of Redlands in honor of your favorite member of the Class of 2022. → www.redlands.edu/givenow

Lifelong Learning There is always more to learn—find a program whose mission matches your mission—continue your education with us! → Master of Art in Education and Educational Doctorate—School of Education → Master of Business Administration— School of Business & Society → Master of Music—School of Music → Master of Science—Center for Spatial Studies, Communication Sciences, School of Business & Society → Certificates and Programs— School of Continuing Studies → www.redlands.edu/lifelonglearning

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