Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Names Associate Dean

Eric Hamilton Named Associate Dean of Education at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

At the Helm, New Associate Dean Will Bring More Emphasis on Research and Future Learning Technologies

Los Angeles, CA  -  April 21, 2008 -- The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) welcomes the newly appointed Associate Dean of Education, Eric Hamilton, Ph.D. Having earned his doctorate in mathematics education from Northwestern University, Hamilton is an internationally recognized leader in learning technologies and the development of future learning environments.

Hamilton is involved in a number of tools and technologies that will shape education in the future. He has worked and led international symposiums dealing with virtual tutors, collaboration networks and other future learning environments. Hamilton looks forward to the GSEP Education Division playing an integral role in implementing these learning tools in the educational process at Pepperdine and beyond. "At GSEP we are fortunate to have partners around the world to help us create a powerful learning experience for our students and prepare them to serve as leaders not only upn graduation, but for 10, 20 and 30 years down the road," Hamilton said. "Given the experienced faculty at GSEP, I aspire to help them build and sustain an educational environment where every student will thrive," comments Hamilton.

Hamilton most recently served on the mathematics and computer science faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy and as Director of the Academy's Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. Previously, he was a Program and Division Director at the National Science Foundation. His university work in education research and reform has involved more than 40 federal, state and private grants exceeding 30 million dollars.

Hamilton began his professional experience as a mathematics teacher for grades 6-12. He served as a visiting professor at Hiroshima University at the Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education and was a faculty member at Loyola University Chicago.

About Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
The Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) offers seven master's and five doctoral programs, which are fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or the American Psychological Association. With an enrollment of approximately 1,850 students, and five graduate campus locations, GSEP prepares students to serve the needs of others through skilled leadership. For more information visit: http://.gsep.pepperdine.edu.

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