University President; Professor of Psychology & Counseling
Paul H. Alexander, Ph.D., became the seventh President of Hope International University on August 16, 2019. Dr. Alexander has served Hope International University since 1994 in a number of leadership roles that have left an indelible mark on the advancement of the University. He has served as Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Science for Pacific Christian College of HIU, Professor of Psychology and Leadership, Director of Distance Learning, and Director of the Center for Leadership Learning.
EDUCATION:
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:
| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 1992 to Present |
| Clinical Member California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists | 1992 to Present |
| Ordained Pastor in the Christian Churches/Church of Christ | 1988 to Present |
| EMDR Certification | 1994 |
| Prepare and Enrich Pre-Marital/Marital Instrument | 1996 |
COURSES:
KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:
2003, 2007 - Faculty of the Year, Hope International University
2001 - Graduate Studies Alumnus of the Year, Hope International University
2001 - Yearbook Dedication
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
PUBLICATIONS:
Locus of Control and Conflict Management: An Examination of the Relationship Between Locus of Control and Conflict Avoidance Among a Local Church Staff. Published as a part of online journal at Regent University.
Dissertation: Professor as Leader of Students' Faith Development: An Examination of the Relationship Between a Professor's Willingness to Share Personal Faith Information and Changes in Students' Faith Maturation.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
| Academic Presentation: | |
| 2003 |
Locus of Control and Conflict Management Paper Regent University International Leadership Studies Conference |
| Presentations: | |
| 2009 |
Healing for Damaged Emotions Series Eastside Christian Church |
| 2008 |
Christian Counseling Revival Church in Menifee |
| 2006-2007 |
Mind Over Marriage Seminar Eastside Christian Church, Fullerton Lemon Grove Christian Church Quail Lakes Baptist Church Diamond Canyon Christian Church |
| 2005 |
How to Minister to our Aging Parents Christian Church of Thousand Oaks |
| 2004 |
Avoiding Pastoral Burnout 2004 Hope International Graduate Ministry Program |
| 2003 |
Teaching Children and Teenagers About Sex Anaheim First Christian Church |
| 2003 |
Men’s Dark Side: Healing for Anger and Lust 2003 North Orange Christian Church Christian Church of Thousand Oaks |
| 2002 |
Surviving Depression Quail Lakes Baptist Church, Stockton, CA |
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Golf, fly-fishing and hiking in the Sierras with my family
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT:
It is my life's mission to be the best husband and father I can be. Additionally, it is my mission to glorify God and advance His Kingdom in the arena of Christian higher education.
