معرفی
Cassandra Peel is the Department Chair and Core Faculty in the Department of Social Work at Pacific Oaks College, where she has served since 2020. She is based at the online campus and brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare and higher education across California and Arizona. Her academic leadership extends to prior roles at The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, The Claremont Colleges, and active participation in faculty governance and strategic planning initiatives.
Education:
- B.A. in Sociology, Claremont McKenna College
- M.S.W. in Social Work, Loma Linda University
- Ph.D. in Higher Education, University of Arizona
Dr. Peel's research and curricular expertise centers on aging, end-of-life care, death and dying, and gerontology. She specializes in qualitative inquiry, mezzo and macro social work practice, and the development of online curricula for adult learners. Her pedagogical innovation emphasizes real-world applications in capstone courses and field education.
Although no recent articles are listed in the provided text, her scholarly contributions include publications in the Journal of Higher Education and the American Journal of Hematology, and she currently serves as Editor for the Health and Social Work Journal.
Scientific and Teaching Recognition:
- 2024 Academic Assembly Teaching and Learning Award – Best Online Real-World Assignment in Capstone Courses
Dr. Peel has been actively involved in academic service, including election to Vice Chair and Chair of the Faculty Council at Pacific Oaks College. She was nominated to the Academic Administrator's Fellowship Academy in 2025 and serves on the President's Strategic Visioning Steering Committee and The Community Solution's Culture Transformation Committee. She has not received specific grant mentions in the text, but her leadership roles suggest involvement in institutional and programmatic development.
She is a gifted public speaker and facilitator, having presented at institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Point Loma Nazarene University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her community engagement includes partnerships with the Pasadena Unified School District and Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles, with recent recognition in PBS SoCal and The New York Times.
