Awards and Honors

• Who's Who In American Education, 2005
• Recipient,
• 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
• 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
• Fellowship Recipient, Title VII Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs (OBEMLA), Washington, DC, 1994-1997
• Fellowship Recipient, Title VII Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs (OBEMLA), Washington, DC, 1994-1997
• Who's Who In America, 2006

Publications

Papers

• Menjares, P. C. (1994). “Writing Apprehension: A Review of the Literature”. Unpublished paper

• Menjares, P. C. (1993). “A Summary Narrative of Family StoryBook Reading”. Unpublished paper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 Unpublished paper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. (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 Unpublished paper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. C. (1995). “Anxiety and Second Language Learning: A Review of the Literature”. Unpublished paper

• 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). “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). “The Expert-Novice Paradigm Applied to Teacher Education”. 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., “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., “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., 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