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September/2014

Dear CIHS Community Members,

I see lots of pumpkins growing in the fields these days and feel that Fall is already around the corner.

We have one announcement and two articles in this newsletter. We are happy to announce that Saturday, September 13, we are celebrating the graduating class of 2014. CIHS is very proud of our 7 graduates. There are two students who have completed their Bachelor of Arts in Integral Studies degree, three students who have earned a Master of Arts in Integral Health, one student who has earned a Master of Arts in General Psychology, and one student who has finished his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Life Physics. Congratulations! The ceremony starts promptly at 11 am, and it is followed by a catered lunch (paella). Everyone is welcome but we must have your RSVP. It is great opportunity to experience the atmosphere of CIHS and see what we are offering. You can email me (Hideki_Baba@cihs.edu) or Tamiko at admin@cihs.edu

to RSVP. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 10.

Additionally, there are 2 articles in this newsletter. The first is from Dr. Hope Umansky announcing the Fall quarter course schedule for the upcoming quarter that begins September 29. Registration week for Fall quarter is 9/15-9/19. We appreciate your prompt registration. We are offering interesting and unique courses this Fall quarter. Therefore, if you are interested in CIHS or have questions about any of our courses or programs, please visit our website (www.cihs.edu) or directly contact Dr. Hope Umansky (hope_umansky@cihs.edu) for any assistance.

The second article is by Dr. Randy Fauver, who is introducing himself to the CIHS community and discussing his upcoming Hinduism online class (although there will be experiential components). We are very excited to welcome Dr. Fauver to CIHS. Dr. Fauver comes to CIHS with tremendous experience from Sophia University, among other progressive universities.

Have a wonderful September. If you have any questions, please email me at Hideki_Baba@cihs.edu.

Sincerely,

Hideki Baba, Ph.D.

Hideki_Baba@cihs.edu

Message from the Dean:

Dear CIHS Community,

Happy September CIHS Community! Graduation is this upcoming weekend, and it is a bittersweet time for me. I have had the privilege of personally enrolling all but two of the graduates during my four years at CIHS. It has truly been a privilege to recall meeting them for the first time, discussing their goals and hopes for the future, including discussing their excitement and nervousness about launching into such a progressive graduate education. Witnessing their journey during their time here by answering questions, fielding academic crises [whether imagined or real], guiding them each quarter as to what classes will help them accomplish both their figurative goals of spiritual and personal development, as well as their educational goal of finishing their programs, has been inspirational. The educational process continuously humbles me (and them, I think they would say! Hello dissertation process!). All of them have grown and shifted in tremendous ways, and we are so proud to have them in the professional world as CIHS graduates. Each one of them has completed distinct and unique work to represent his/her time at CIHS. It is hard to let them go! Hence, this is the cycle of academia.

As these graduates leave, we are also welcoming in several new students this quarter. They, like the alumni who precede them, all express similar excitement and some trepidation in launching on a journey that takes courage, fortitude, dedication, and sacrifice. The rite of passage from the start of school to the finish is truly about the process of digging deep to search for mettle and the amount of character you possess. Certainly, it is about knowledge, but the values and principles instilled run much deeper than that. Pursuing a degree in higher education is transformative, and this is why my heart lies in academia. From my vantage point, I cannot imagine another field where my role would be so comprehensive; being Dean allows me to walk alongside people on their journey, watch them struggle, build resilience, and settle on triumph (senior and MA thesis projects and doctoral dissertations!). Ultimately, the CIHS faculty and administration help them close the circle on this phase of their development. Congratulations, CIHS class of 2014. We are so proud of you!

If you are interested in some of their stories, work, or are simply curious about the CIHS community, you are invited to attend graduation this Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 11 am. There will be a catered luncheon after. There will be faculty and alumni speakers and each of the graduates say a few words as well about his/her experience. All like-minds are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Tamiko no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014, by emailing admin@cihs.edu

CIHS current students, I hope you will attend. Seeing your peers complete their degrees and complete this rite of passage is important to your development and motivation, too. I look forward to seeing you support your community.

September also marks the beginning of Fall Quarter. Registration week for Fall quarter. Registration week begins September 15 and runs through September 19, although you may register for classes up to the start of the quarter. Current students receive a per unit discount if you complete your registration during registration week. We appreciate your prompt registration. Fall quarter officially begins September 29. The Fall quarter classes are as follows:

Introduction to Integral Studies (hybrid online/on campus), Dr. Thomas Brophy, BIS program requirement, unless you have had Foundations of Integral Studies.

Foundations of Integral Studies (hybrid online/on campus), Dr. Roger Cavnaugh, CIHS core class all MA/PhD programs.

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (online), Dr. Sharon Mijares, PhD requirement all programs. CRP students may take this course or Research Methods for Religious Study.

Substance Abuse: Assessment, Intervention, and Treatment (online), Dr. Sam Aganov, PhD Clinical Psychology licensure track core requirement.

Psychology of Personality (hybrid online/ on campus), Dr. Tamara Goldsby, Clinical Psychology core class, both clinical licensure track and Integral focus.

Transpersonal Psychology (hybrid online/on campus) , Dr. Michelle Dexter, elective all programs.

Paradigms of Health and Disease (online), Dr. Mali Burgess. PhD Integral Health core class, elective other programs. *With the Program Director's approval, clinical psychology licensure track students can take this course to fulfill the spiritual education requirement.

Topic of Special Interest: Forefront Issues with the Mind/Body Problem (hybrid online/on campus) , Dr. Thomas Brophy. Elective all programs.

Hinduism (online), Dr. Randy Fauver, CRP program elective. Open to all programs as an elective.

*Dr. Fauver is new to CIHS. He holds faculty positions at Sofia University and John F. Kennedy University. Dr. Fauver also holds a position as Research Coordinator of the Family Medicine department at Stanford University. He holds a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Welcome Dr. Fauver!

Pranic Healing, on campus, Dr. Mary Clark, fulfills spiritual education requirement all programs. 2 weekends on campus, September 20-21 AND November 7 through the 9th.

The course schedule link:

https://www.cihs.edu/index.php/academics/online-programs/course-schedule/

The course registration link:

https://www.cihs.edu/index.php/admissions/online-registration-form/

Please call or email me for course advisement. I am more than happy to help each you determine which course best fits your program and course of study. Ultimately, though, it is up to you to ensure the classes you take meet with your goals. If you are interested in joining the new students entering the Fall 2014 class, please email me. There may be some spots for new students in some courses. We expect some classes to be full; however, if you are interested in our programs, there is time to apply for Winter quarter, 2015. I am happy to set aside time to meet with you in person about our unique graduate degrees and Bachelor of Arts degree completion programs.

Have a wonderful September.

Sincerely,

Hope Umansky

Hope_Umansky@cihs.edu

From Dr. Randy Fauver

On Hinduism course in Fall 2014 Quarter

Hello CIHS Community,

My name is Dr. Randy Fauver. I am a professor and researcher in the fields of psychology, consciousness studies, and integrative medicine. A couple months ago a CIHS student contacted me regarding the Integral Health program I developed at Stanford University. Intrigued, I looked up your school and realized you are doing the work right now that that I feel so passionate about. I contacted Hope Umansky the next day and said I want to teach here. Fortunately, she said yes! I am excited by this opportunity to join a community of people who engage deeply with questions of life, health, and healing. And I love that you come to these questions from a place of deep appreciation for the of role consciousness. All my trainings and all my experiences point consistently toward consciousness as the field from which all form arises.

The first class I've been asked to teach is on Hinduism, one of the richest, most fertile religions in the world today. From its wisdom teachings on spiritual growth to its healing practices of Ayurvedic medicine, Hinduism too positions consciousness as the causative precursor of our physical forms.

We will have fun exploring and experiencing some of the many expressions of Hinduism. With the class running in the Fall Quarter, we will use Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, as a recurring motif for the lessons. For many Hindus this festival marks a time of deep renewal. It's a time to clean our physical and metaphorical house, fill the darkness with light, and start the New Year from a place of joy and abundance. And then we eat sweets!

This class will be academically rigorous and experientially rich, with weekly assignments of both academic readings and spiritual practices. One of Hinduism's great gifts is its long history of exploring the vast dimensions of consciousness with the heart and the discriminating mind as yoked companions. In the spirit of Diwali, we will take a critical look at some of the social effects of Hinduism that may need cleaning, as well as the profound spiritual benefits Hinduism has to offer. Please join us in learning more about this rich and lively tradition. I look forward to meeting you in class!

Randy Fauver, PhD