Pete Menjares

Dr. Pete Menjares has been at Biola for 12 years and currently serves as Associate Provost for Diversity Leadership and is also an Associate Professor of Education where he teaches ASED 501: Philosophy and Values in Education and Society. Prior to this position Dr. Menjares served as Chairman of the Education Department. Dr. Menjares is a frequent speaker and conference presenter, and has over 30 scholarly papers, publications, and research grants to his credit. His most recent publication "The Great Comeback" appears in College Faith 3: 150 Christian Leaders and Educators Share Faith Stories from Their Student Days, and was published in June 2006. In September/October 2005, a portion of Dr. Menjares' teaching testimony was told in a story published by Today's Christian magazine titled Redeeming Public Education, and in summer 2007 Teach Kids! Magazine released a children's curriculum based on Dr. Menjares' life titled Two Paths for Pete that will target at-risk Latino youth.

Awards and Honors

• Recipient, Robert B. Fischer Award for Faculty Excellence, Biola University, March 2005 (Biola University's highest faculty award)
• Recipient: Spirit of Fatherhood Award, The National Center for Strategic Non-Profit Planning and Community Leadership, Washington, DC, May 2002
• Recipient: Positive Image Award in Education, The Hispanic Outreach Taskforce, November 2001
• Fellow, Executive Leadership Development Institute, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC, 2000
• Who's Who Amongst America's Teachers, 1998, 2003
• Who's Who In American Education, 2005
• Who's Who In America, 2006
• Fellowship Recipient, Title VII Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs (OBEMLA), Washington, DC, 1994-1997

Publications

Papers

• Menjares, P. C. (2006). “The Great Comeback”. College Faith 3: 150 Christian Leaders Share Stories of Faith from Their College Days. Saint Andrews Press
• Christerson, B., & Menjares, P. C. (2004). “Campus Climate and Race At An Evangelical Christian College: An In-Depth Case Study”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (2004). “Multicultural Issues in the Reading Classroom”. In Dreyer, P. H. (Ed.), Renewed Vision: Seventieth Yearbook of the Claremont Reading Conference. Claremont, CA: Claremont Graduate University
• Menjares, P. C. (2002). “Beyond the Four Fs: Diversity in Christian Education”. The Second Annual Salt and Light Educator's Conference Yearbook, April 27, 2002, pp. 49-53
• Menjares, P. C. (2002). “Educating the Next Generation of Leaders from Diverse Communities: Opportunities and Challenges for Christian Higher Education”. Feature Insert for The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Newsletter, Spring 2002
• Menjares, P. C. (2002). “Quality Math Programs”. Christian School Education, 5(4), 10-11
• Hetzel, J., & Menjares, P. C. (2001). “Differentiated Learning”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C., Rueda, R., Michael, W. B. (2000). “The Development and Construct Validation of a Spanish Version of an Academic Self-Concept Scale for Middle School Hispanic Students from Families of Low Socioeconomic Levels”. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 3(1), 53-62
• Menjares, P. (1999). “Team Games in the Secondary Language Arts Classroom”. In Dreyer, P. H. (Ed.), Strategies for Hope: Sixty-Third Yearbook of the Claremont Reading Conference (pp. 125-136). Claremont, CA: Claremont Graduate University
• Menjares, P. C. (1998). “Interrelationships Among Academic Self-Concept, Acculturation and English Proficiency”. Published Doctoral Dissertation, University Microfilms International
• Menjares, P. C. (1996). “Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy: Similarities and Differences in Theory and Methodological Approaches”. Unpublished Review of the Literature
• Menjares, P. C. (1996). “Theoretical Approaches and Issues Associated with the Translation and Use of Psychological Instruments for the Purpose of Cross-Cultural Research”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1996). “The Differences Between Expert and Novice Tutors in Their Use of the Means of Assisting Performance and Its Significance in an After-School Literacy Program”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1995). “Anxiety and Second Language Learning: A Review of the Literature”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1995). “Self-Concept and Hispanic Students' Academic Achievement: A Preliminary Investigation and Brief Review of the Literature”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1995). “Test Anxiety: A Cross-Cultural Analysis and Review of the Literature”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C., Bastidas, J., & Nares, L. (1995). “A Comprehensive Analysis of a Bilingual Learning Environment”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C., & Chee, A. (1995). “Language Assessment Instrument Profile: Language Assessment Scales - Oral, Grades 6-12”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1994). “Writing Apprehension: A Review of the Literature”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1994). “The Expert-Novice Paradigm Applied to Teacher Education”. Unpublished paper
• Nares, L., & Menjares, P. C. (1994). “The Effects of Self-Selected Reading on Attitude Towards Books, Reading, Writing, and School for Sixth-Grade Latino English Learners”. Unpublished paper
• Menjares, P. C. (1993). “A Summary Narrative of Family StoryBook Reading”. Unpublished paper

Presentations

• Menjares, P. C., “Impacting Access Via Institutional Change: A Case for Discussion”. Enhancing Ethnic Diversity in Theological Education, Consultation A: Dismantling Institutional Racism and White Privilege, The Association of Theological Schools, March 9-11, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Putting Feet to Our Diversity Efforts”. CCCU-Leadership Development Institute (LDI), Sumas, WA, June 12-17, 2006. Presenter
• Juarez, C. and Menjares, P. C., “Latino Access to College”. Hispanic Pastors' Conference, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, April 29, 2006. Co-presenter
• Daniels, D., Laney, M., & Menjares, P. C., “Diversity--From Multiculturalism to Intercultural Competencies: A Decade of Progress in the CCCU”. Significant Voices: 2006 International Forum on Christian Higher Education, Dallas, TX, April 1, 2006. Co-presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Assessing Campus Diversity”. The President's Symposium on Intercultural Competencies, Significant Voices: 2006 International Forum on Christian Higher Education, Dallas, TX, March 30, 2006. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “From Multiculturalism to Intercultural Competency: Transitions, Trends, or Life Transformation?” The Conference on Christianity, Culture and Diversity in America, Tulsa, OK. November 10-12, 2005. Plenary Address
• Menjares, P. C., “Diversity in Christian Higher Education: Define and Conquer!” CCCU Regional Colloquium on Diversity, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR, October 30, 2004. Plenary Address
• Menjares, P. C., “Using the Diversity Audit to Assess and Address Campus Climate”. Presidents' Symposium on Advancing Intercultural Competencies, Union University, Jackson, TN, April 22-24, 2004. Plenary Address
• Menjares, P. C., “Diversity and Christian School Education”. The Annual Regional Conference of the Association of Christian Schools International, Anaheim, CA, November 2003. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., & Flores, R., “Biblical Principles and Values for Fathers”. Fifth Annual International Fatherhood Conference, Garden Grove, CA, May 26, 2003. Co-presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Campus Climate for Ethnic Minority Students in Christian Higher Education”. Presidents' Symposium on Advancing Intercultural Competencies, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, March 27-29, 2003. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Multicultural Issues in the Reading Classroom”. 77th Annual Claremont Reading Conference, Claremont, CA, March 21, 2003. Presenter
• Christerson, B., & Menjares, P. C., “Race at an Evangelical College: An In-depth Case Study”. 2002 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Salt Lake City, UT, November 1, 2002. Co-Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Issues of Polity: How Structure Determines Decision Making in the Multicultural Local Church”. Multicultural Local Church Conference, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, October 4, 2002
• Kelly, J., & Menjares, P. C., “Fathers, Children, and Core Values: Two Fathers' Perspectives”. Fourth Annual International Fatherhood Conference, Washington, DC, May 28, 2002. Co-presenter
• Kelly, J., Kelly, C., Menjares, P. C., & Menjares, N., “The Role of Fathers in Their Children's Lives: Two Daughters Respond”. Fourth Annual International Fatherhood Conference, Washington, DC, May 28, 2002. Co-presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Beyond the Four Fs: Diversity in Christian Education”. Second Annual Salt and Light Educators Conference, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, April 27, 2002. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Diversity in Christian Higher Education”. The Critical Issues Conference, The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, San Antonio, TX, March, 2002. Panelist
• Menjares, P. C., “Christian Higher Education: Option or Obligation?” The Annual Regional Conference of the Association of Christian Schools International, Anaheim, CA, November 2001. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., & Ramos, V.C., “Excellence in Education”. Third Annual International Fatherhood Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 30, 2001. Co-presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Teaching Like Jesus: Methods of the Master”. The First Annual Salt and Light Educators Conference, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, April, 2001. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Excellence in Education: Personal, Professional and Spiritual Growth”, Women of Excellence Conference, National Center for Strategic Nonprofit Planning and Community Leadership, September 2000, Long Beach, CA. Panel Discussion Leader
• Menjares, P. C., “Understanding the Different Learning Styles of Your Youth”, Hispanic Ministry Center: Urban Youth Worker Institute, May 2000, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA. Presenter
• Menjares, P. C., “Team Games in the Secondary Language Arts Classroom”. Paper presented at the Claremont Graduate University Reading Conference, Claremont, CA, March 1999
• Menjares, P. C., Rueda, R., Michael, W. B. “The Development and Construct Validation of a Spanish Version of a Self-Concept Scale”. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA), Newville, NY, October 1998
• Menjares, P. C. “Language, Literacy, and Learning in Technology-Based After-School Settings”. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE), San Jose, CA, February 1998
• Rueda, R., & Menjares, P. C. “Language and Culture in the Distributed Literacy Consortium”. Paper Presented at the conference Reclaiming Voice: Ethnographic Inquiry and Qualitative Research in a Postmodern Age, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, June 1997
• Rueda, R., Moll, L., Gallegos, M., Andrade, R., Camras, M., & Menjares, P. C., “Issues in Assessment and Research Methodology for After-School Field Settings”. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, April 1997
• Menjares, P. C. “Critical Issues in the Development and Use of Translations in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages”. Paper presented at the TESOL/CLAD Conference, Riverside, CA, January 1997
• Menjares, P. C. “The Difference Between Expert and Novice Tutors in Their Use of The Means of Assisted Performance and Its Significance in An After-School Literacy Program”. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference on Exceptional Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds, New Orleans, LA, January 1997
• Narramore, B., and Menjares, P. C., “Values and Fatherhood”, Fathers, Families and Communities Conference, California Department of Social Services, Sacramento, CA, 1997
• Menjares, P. C., “Sustaining Core Values for the Fatherless”, Fathers, Families and Communities Conference, California Department of Social Services, Sacramento, CA, 1997. Panel Discussion Leader
• Menjares, P. C. “Alternative Activity Settings for Language and Culture in An After-School, Computer-Based Literacy Program”. Paper presented at the Consortium of Distributed Literacy, the Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition, the University of California, San Diego, California, March 1996
• Nares, L., & Menjares, P. C. “The Effective Language Arts Instructional Environment of Sixth-Grade Latino Students”. Study presented at the Title VII Conference on Bilingual Education, Los Angeles, California, January 1995