This list of scheduled Ed.D. dissertation and M.S.Ed. thesis defenses is distributed so that you may see the announcement and possibly attend.
Ph.D. announcements are published on the University Graduate School website.
If you wish to attend, as a courtesy please contact the committee chair in advance.
Departments:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Eric East
The Future Can Be Perfect!: Exploring Educators’ Expectations of Their Multilingual Students
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Karen Wohlwend
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Jennifer Nicole Ayers
Developing Intercultural Competence: A Case-Study of Secondary Students’ Study Abroad Experiences
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Martha Nyikos
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Araceli Salinas
Narrating A Practitioner Inquiry: An Empathetic Approach To Teaching Human Beings The Power Of Language & Literacy
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Karen Wohlwend
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
Ayana Wilson-Coles
Humanizing the Work with Equity Facilitators to Understand Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy: A School Administrator’s Practitioner Inquiry
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Co-Chairs: James Damico, Stephanie Power-Carter
Wednesday, May, 15, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
Mary F. Johnston
The Impact of Contextualized Nature of Science on Student Epistemological Misconceptions in Nature of Science, Bonding and Reaction Chemistry
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Valarie Akerson
Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Shellie Harshberger
An Action Research Investigation: Enhancing Dual Credit Biology Students’ Scientific Literacy Skills Through Metacognitive Reading Interventions
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Valarie Akerson
None currently scheduled
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m. (time correction)
Ryan Merriwether
Impediments to Instructional Supervision in Principal Leadership
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Chad Lochmiller
None currently scheduled
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Carla D. Harper
A Case Study Of The Perceptions Of Faculty Champions In The Diffusion Of Technological Innovation In Higher Education
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Gamze Ozogul
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Tamatha Terman May
Supporting Collaborative Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a Shared Digital Tool: A Universal Design for Learning Approach
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Thomas Brush
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
Aishat Olere Balogun
Exploring Trends in The Use of Virtual Simulations in The Science Classroom: Presenting Teachers Perspectives & Practices on Use, Access and Decision-Making
Remote defense; contact chair for details
Chair: Krista Glazewski
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Barbara Spinda
Faculty Selection and Use of Active Learning Techniques in Didactic Courses in Medical Laboratory Science Education
Remote defense; contact chair for details / or Building Room
Chair: Thomas Brush
None currently scheduled
