Dean's Message to Prospective Students

150 Years of Changing Education, Changing the World
Now it is your turn to make a difference! 

Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Educational Studies

I am humbled by what Chapman’s education graduates have done to change the world in the last 150 years.  Now it is your turn to make a real difference!  “Changing Education, Changing the World” means we acknowledge that much in education still needs changing, but our focus will always be shared with the notion that education does not stand alone. It is part of the larger society and our graduates play a critical role in shaping our society toward creating a just world where all its citizens should have uninhibited access to the greatest education system in our history. 

As part of our continued endeavors  to develop authentic and sustained relationships with colleagues and students in our local community and around the world, we have multiple initiatives currently in place to enhance your education.  For example, this year we will launch a major effort to study and improve teaching and learning through our new Donna Ford Attallah Academy for Teaching and Learning.

We accept the challenges that face education today by asking tough questions and demanding of ourselves the answers that will serve to create a stronger education system and society. I welcome you to come along with us as we change the world through changing education.

I look forward to seeing you on campus!