Rejoicing in our views, visions, and variety
Respect, diversity, social justice, and inclusion are core values at Pacific Oaks. Enjoy highlights below from events this year that celebrate the unique voices of our shared community.
My American identity
Diversity is what makes America great. At a time when the country is increasingly divided, we embrace our differences in perspective.
The Center for Community and Social Impact Puts Theory Into Action
Based at Pacific Oaks College, the center has expertise to address community concerns.
Empowering First-Generation and Nontraditional Master of Social Work Students at Pacific Oaks College
Pursue your Master of Social Work at Pacific Oaks College—flexible, supportive programs for first-generation and nontraditional students.
How a helping hand created a humanitarian
Meet the Pacific Oaks College alumnus whose personal experience fleeing Vietnam as a child refugee inspired him to become a mentor and advocate for those experiencing homelessness.
Life in 3-D
Pacific Oaks student Brandon Holtzclaw opens up about growing up as a minority in every community he was a part of.
75 Years of Social Justice & Diversity
Alumna Karina Murillo returned to college in search of ways to bring diversity and equity to the classroom.
Pacific Oaks Partners With Save the Children and Mattel to Deliver Toys to Area Child Care Center
The event was part of an ongoing effort to help local child care providers rebuild after last year’s Eaton Fire.
Broken Bootstraps
Along with financial hardship, people living in poverty face physical, mental, and emotional trauma. Social workers are uniquely positioned to help overcome it.
Humane Resources
Caught off guard by high quit rates and labor shortages, businesses must search for new and creative ways to attract and retain workers.
The Bias You Don’t See
Implicit bias affects many facets of everyday life, especially in the workplace.
Where Can an Ed.D. Take You? 6 Careers To Consider
Explore careers to pursue with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, from program leadership to nonprofit advocacy
