The university has reversed their decision and Joaquin will be receiving the tuition support he deserves. I am truly stunned by the outcome and know this belongs entirely to the people who spoke up for fairness. Please take a moment to celebrate this success while we keep looking toward a …
June 12, 2017
Final supporters
Pepperdine University has long granted faculty members' children free tuition to attend Pepperdine University. Joaquin, son of Maria Schwartz, Buenos Aires IP assistant program director, was accepted to Pepperdine University for the upcoming fall semester. He was told he will not be granted this same opportunity because he is an international student.
Maria has been with Pepperdine University for almost 15 years. Her job entails the same amount of work any other faculty member on Malibu's campus would, if not more. She has been making students feel at home while miles away from their families, coordinating educational field trips inside and outside of Argentina for students to enjoy, teaching yoga classes, as well as daily work in the office. She is a hardworking faculty member and wishes for her child to have a good education. Maria, nor Joaquin, should have to face discrimination or inequality amongst other faculty members simply because they are foreigners. International programs are an essential part of the Pepperdine experience, and Joaquin should be able to experience studying abroad in America, just as Maria has assisted with this same experience for our beloved Pepperdine students for years.
Overall, Maria is a Pepperdine faculty member, and Joaquin is her son. What makes her any different from faculty members who work on campus? She meets the requirements, after all she is a Pepperdine faculty member, and if I must say so myself, is fantastic at her job. It is unfair and unjust. ALL international programs staff deserve for their children to have free tuition. If you want your voice to be heard and believe Joaquin's tuition should be paid in full, please sign this petition and spread the word. We believe in equality for all. FREELY YE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE (in the words of Pepperdine).
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 7, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
April 7, 2017
68 Comments
Maria represents the best of Pepperdine, and I am confident her son would do the same as a student at our institution . This is a win-win in my mind. I pray that Pepperdine administration reconsiders their position and is consistent with their mission statement and commitment to strengthening ties globally.
If it weren't for Maria, I would not have enjoyed my abroad experience as much as I did. She helped me assimilate to the culture and learn about the country while making sure I was comfortable. I'm disappointed in Pepperdine for denying this to Joaquin, her son, who has also participated in multiple service activities with Pepperdine students.
I really can't understand why granting Joaquin tuition would be in question for even a second--why in the WORLD would the fact that he is an international student be ANY REASON to deny him the free tuition guaranteed to the children of Pepperdine faculty members?
I'm an alum of the BA program and can attest to Maria's dedicated work! She does so much for Pepperdine's programs and students, and her family deserves to be given the same treatment as the Malibu staff and faculty. Give Joaquin free tuition!
It's important our school abides by its word "Freely you give, freely you receive". Maria and her son have given more than enough without expecting anything from Pepperdine. Now they are asking that he can attend and even though it's within the boundaries of Pepperdine's PROMISE, they are having troubles. If we are who we say we are we need to stand together!
Maria ia amazing!!!!. She went above and BEYOND her job as a teacher while my son, Chase was in BA for a year, A tragic year, but SHE took them on a mission trip, that honestly changed His life. SHE is a bright light in what can be a dark world. Pepperdine would be blessed to have a small piece of her spirit on its campus!!! COME ON!!!! He's Pepp Family !
Freely ye give!
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The university has reversed their decision and Joaquin will be receiving the tuition support he deserves. I am truly stunned by the outcome and know this belongs entirely to the people who spoke up for fairness. Please take a moment to celebrate this success while we keep looking toward a …
June 12, 2017
Final supporters
Pepperdine University has long granted faculty members' children free tuition to attend Pepperdine University. Joaquin, son of Maria Schwartz, Buenos Aires IP assistant program director, was accepted to Pepperdine University for the upcoming fall semester. He was told he will not be granted this same opportunity because he is an international student.
Maria has been with Pepperdine University for almost 15 years. Her job entails the same amount of work any other faculty member on Malibu's campus would, if not more. She has been making students feel at home while miles away from their families, coordinating educational field trips inside and outside of Argentina for students to enjoy, teaching yoga classes, as well as daily work in the office. She is a hardworking faculty member and wishes for her child to have a good education. Maria, nor Joaquin, should have to face discrimination or inequality amongst other faculty members simply because they are foreigners. International programs are an essential part of the Pepperdine experience, and Joaquin should be able to experience studying abroad in America, just as Maria has assisted with this same experience for our beloved Pepperdine students for years.
Overall, Maria is a Pepperdine faculty member, and Joaquin is her son. What makes her any different from faculty members who work on campus? She meets the requirements, after all she is a Pepperdine faculty member, and if I must say so myself, is fantastic at her job. It is unfair and unjust. ALL international programs staff deserve for their children to have free tuition. If you want your voice to be heard and believe Joaquin's tuition should be paid in full, please sign this petition and spread the word. We believe in equality for all. FREELY YE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE (in the words of Pepperdine).
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 7, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
April 7, 2017
68 Comments
During my time in Buenos Aires, I worked very closely with Maria. She made me and all our program feel safe at home in a completely foreign place. She fought for us and rallied behind us with passion and it is only fitting that we and Pepperdine do the same for her son.
Maria represents the best of Pepperdine, and I am confident her son would do the same as a student at our institution . This is a win-win in my mind. I pray that Pepperdine administration reconsiders their position and is consistent with their mission statement and commitment to strengthening ties globally.
If it weren't for Maria, I would not have enjoyed my abroad experience as much as I did. She helped me assimilate to the culture and learn about the country while making sure I was comfortable. I'm disappointed in Pepperdine for denying this to Joaquin, her son, who has also participated in multiple service activities with Pepperdine students.
I really can't understand why granting Joaquin tuition would be in question for even a second--why in the WORLD would the fact that he is an international student be ANY REASON to deny him the free tuition guaranteed to the children of Pepperdine faculty members?
I'm an alum of the BA program and can attest to Maria's dedicated work! She does so much for Pepperdine's programs and students, and her family deserves to be given the same treatment as the Malibu staff and faculty. Give Joaquin free tuition!
It's important our school abides by its word "Freely you give, freely you receive". Maria and her son have given more than enough without expecting anything from Pepperdine. Now they are asking that he can attend and even though it's within the boundaries of Pepperdine's PROMISE, they are having troubles. If we are who we say we are we need to stand together!
Maria ia amazing!!!!. She went above and BEYOND her job as a teacher while my son, Chase was in BA for a year, A tragic year, but SHE took them on a mission trip, that honestly changed His life. SHE is a bright light in what can be a dark world. Pepperdine would be blessed to have a small piece of her spirit on its campus!!! COME ON!!!! He's Pepp Family !
Freely ye give!
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During my time in Buenos Aires, I worked very closely with Maria. She made me and all our program feel safe at home in a completely foreign place. She fought for us and rallied behind us with passion and it is only fitting that we and Pepperdine do the same for her son.