Building Character Articles

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Leatherby Libraries Diversity & Development Librarian Chair

Essraa Nawar Since childhood, Essraa Nawar’s curious nature has caused her to ask many questions. The answers to those queries have allowed her to see the world through a kaleidoscope lens. For the Chapman University Leatherby Libraries Diversity and Development Librarian Chair, this view has... Read More →

Essraa Nawar Since childhood, Essraa Nawar’s curious nature has caused her to ask many questions. The answers to those queries have allowed her to see the world through a kaleidoscope lens. For the Chapman University... Read More →

112 - Nov / Dec 22

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD

Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD Roxanne Greitz Miller decided she wanted to be a teacher her senior year of high school. While in elementary and middle school, Chapman University’s Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies had been science starved. She saw teaching as a way... Read More →

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD Roxanne Greitz Miller decided she wanted to be a teacher her senior year of high school. While in elementary and middle school, Chapman University’s Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies... Read More →

111 - Sep / Oct 22

Chief Rick Gonzalez

Chief of Chapman University Public Safety

Chief Rick Gonzalez As Chief of Chapman University Public Safety, Rick Gonzalez knows his job entails more than keeping the campus secure. Of equal importance is making the university feel safe to the students, faculty and staff. “In order for students to thrive at Chapman,... Read More →

Chief Rick Gonzalez As Chief of Chapman University Public Safety, Rick Gonzalez knows his job entails more than keeping the campus secure. Of equal importance is making the university feel safe to the students, faculty... Read More →

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Jacqueline Deats

Director of Student Health

Jacqueline Deats, Nurse Practitioner When students go away to college, adulting becomes a reality. One of the tasks they are soon faced with is managing their own health care. As Director of Student Health at Chapman University, Jacqueline Deats enjoys helping guide students with their... Read More →

Jacqueline Deats, Nurse Practitioner When students go away to college, adulting becomes a reality. One of the tasks they are soon faced with is managing their own health care. As Director of Student Health at... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

Coach Scott Laverty

Men's Head Baseball Coach

Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park. That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at a Division 1 team in college to play with a... Read More →

Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park. That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Rick Turner

Vice President of Facilities Management

Rick Turner Rick Turner thrives when given the opportunity to rise to challenges. “I love making things happen,” says Chapman University’s Vice President of Facilities Management. “I get excited when someone says they have an unusual request.” COVID-19 gave Turner the chance to tackle a... Read More →

Rick Turner Rick Turner thrives when given the opportunity to rise to challenges. “I love making things happen,” says Chapman University’s Vice President of Facilities Management. “I get excited when someone says they have an... Read More →

107 - Jan / Feb 22

Alisa Driscoll

Vice President of Community Relations

Alisa Driscoll For Alisa Driscoll, Chapman University’s Vice President of Community Relations, giving back is a lifelong endeavor. From a young age, the Orange County native has participated in a wide variety volunteer activities. “It’s incredibly important to me to help people improve their quality... Read More →

Alisa Driscoll For Alisa Driscoll, Chapman University’s Vice President of Community Relations, giving back is a lifelong endeavor. From a young age, the Orange County native has participated in a wide variety volunteer activities. “It’s... Read More →

106 - Nov / Dec 21

Reg Chhen Stewart, PhD

Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Reg Chhen Stewart, PhD When Reg Stewart was in college, he had a seemingly random experience that wasn’t so random after all. In fact, the experience led him to an on-campus job that helped shape his world view and paved the way for his career... Read More →

Reg Chhen Stewart, PhD When Reg Stewart was in college, he had a seemingly random experience that wasn’t so random after all. In fact, the experience led him to an on-campus job that helped shape... Read More →

105 - Sep / Oct 21

Norma Bouchard, PhD

Executive Vice President, Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Norma Bouchard, PhD As the new Provost of Chapman University, Norma Bouchard is right where she likes to be—on a “journey of discovery.” While some might be overwhelmed by taking the reins as chief academic officer of one of the West Coast’s highest-ranking universities, Bouchard... Read More →

Norma Bouchard, PhD As the new Provost of Chapman University, Norma Bouchard is right where she likes to be—on a “journey of discovery.” While some might be overwhelmed by taking the reins as chief academic... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Park Kennedy

Chair of Chapman University's Board of Trustees

Park Kennedy Behind every great leader you will find wise counsel. If you’re fortunate to have guidance from a parent, even better. Such is the case with Park Kennedy, Chair of Chapman University’s Board of Trustees and Chairman and former CEO of the Fortune 500... Read More →

Park Kennedy Behind every great leader you will find wise counsel. If you’re fortunate to have guidance from a parent, even better. Such is the case with Park Kennedy, Chair of Chapman University’s Board of... Read More →