Dissertation Defenses
College of Education & Human Development doctoral students present and defend their final dissertations in public presentations that are open to faculty and other graduate students in the program.
There are no dissertation defenses scheduled for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at this time.
“Cultural Humility in the Context of Teacher-Student Relationships”
Kathryn McPhee
Sept. 6, 12-2 p.m., CEHD room 923
There are no dissertation defenses scheduled for the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at this time.
There are no dissertation defenses scheduled for the Department of Educational Policy Studies at this time.
There are no dissertation defenses scheduled for the Department of Kinesiology and Health at this time.
“An Item-Level and Test-Level Analysis of Struggling Adult Learners’ Performance on Reading Assessments”
Elena Nightingale
Aug. 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., CEHD room 896
“Using Blended Learning to Improve the Mathematics Achievement of Students with High Incidence Disabilities in an Alternative Education Setting”
Zachary G. Johnson
Sept. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m., CEHD room 796
There are no dissertation defenses scheduled for the Department of Middle and Secondary Education at this time.
Prospectus Presentations
College of Education & Human Development doctoral students present and defend their prospectus presentations in public presentations that are open to faculty and other graduate students in the program.
There are no prospectus presentations scheduled for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at this time.
“Examining the Role of Trait Resilience and Self-Compassion in Adaptive Responses to Stress: A Physiological Stress Response Study”
Karen Shebuski
Sept. 4, 12-2 p.m. CEHD room 977
“Applied Suicide Intervention Training for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Staff: Intervention Skill Measurement, Skill Retention and Staff Attitudes”
Mackenzie Suttles
Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., CEHD room 981
“School counselors and multicultural counseling competencies: Are we as competent as we think we are?”
Vanessa Placeres
Sept. 19, 2-4 p.m., CEHD room 923
“Elementary Science: A Critical Race Perspective of Exemplary African-American Teachers”
Mario T. Pickens
Sept. 30, 9-11 a.m., CEHD room 570
“An Examination of the Lived Experiences of Black Females as They Ascended to the Position of Superintendent in the Southeastern United States”
Charre’ N. Moulton
Sept. 27, 12-2 p.m., CEHD room 409
“Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Motor and Cognitive Function in Children with Down Syndrome”
Diego Ferreira
Sept. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sports Arena room 184
There are no prospectus presentations scheduled for the Department of Learning Sciences at this time.
“Racial Identities in the Art Classroom: An Examination of Self-Portraits and Contributing Factors”
Nova Mead
Aug. 26, 3-5 p.m., Arts and Humanities room 515
“Language, Culture and Identity: A Case Study of Korean American Transnational Adolescents”
Myoung Eun Pang
Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., CEHD room 650
“School Connectedness and African-American Students: An Examination with Implications for Policy and Teacher Education”
Adrian N. Neely
Sept. 25, 12-2 p.m., CEHD room 650
“Teaching EFL in China: A Case Study of the Influence of Context on Cognition and Practices of Expatriate Teachers”
Lisa McLeod-Chambless
Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., room TBA
“The Relationship Between the College Board AP Exam Registration Process and African American Students’ Mathematics AP Exam Participation”
Corey Williams
Sept. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., CEHD room 650