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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Oaks’ Community Forum for Social Justice and Change sparks important and necessary conversation
To address the recent response to the killing of George Floyd and other Black people by police, Pacific Oaks College held a community forum to answer questions and hear community concerns.
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.
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.
Education for a grassroots movement
Pacific Oaks College launches new Advocacy & Social Justice degree program.
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.
3 Big Problems Communities Are Solving
Community psychology helps address large, societal crises with tangible solutions, like tiny home villages to help with homelessness.
