Judith Herb College of Education

Thesis, Dissertation, and Proposal Presentations

 

Upcoming Presentations


 THESIS ORAL DEFENSES 

In the oral defense, candidates make a formal presentation of their completed thesis research. Thesis defenses are open to the public and candidates are welcome to invite colleagues, family, and friends to attend.

 

 DISSERTATION ORAL DEFENSES 

In the oral defense, candidates make a formal presentation of their completed dissertation research. Dissertation defenses are open to the public and candidates are welcome to invite colleagues, family and friends to attend.

 

Faculty Senate's Role in SHare Governance Across State Universities in Ohio

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Marcia King-Blandford, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

April 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. via WebEx

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Through the Student Lens: Campus Physical Spaces and Commuter Student Sense of belonging

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Dana Parcher, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

April 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Know Better, Do Better? Teacher Perceptions of the Science of Reading
and Implementation of Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies: A Mixed
Methods Study

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Brooke Schlageter, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

April 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. via WebEx and GH 3100

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International Educators' Career Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Study

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Peter Thomas, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

April 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: School Choice Within the Catholic Diocese of Toledo

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Eric O'Brien, a candidate for the D.E. in Educational Administration and Supervision

April 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx

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The daley Era: Patronage and Power

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Martita Lawson, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

March 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. via WebEx

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Exploring the Working Alliance between Black Male Probationers and their Probation Officers: A Validation Study of the WAMC-I (Working Alliance for Mandated Clients Inventory)

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Christopher Giwa, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

March 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. via Microscoft Teams

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Intervention Efficacy: Comparing Matching Strategies for Evaluation of a Broad Intervention in Higher Education

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Christopher Wojciechowski, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

March 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. via Microscoft Teams and NE 1009a

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Mindfulness-Based Breathing for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities: Exploring Educator Experiences in the United Arab Emirates

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Ashley Jackson, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

December 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. via Microscoft Teams

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A Culture of Shared Governance in Community Colleges: The Experiences and Practices of Community College Academic Deans

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Abigail Dohanos, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

December 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. via WebEx

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Perceptions of Community College's CTE Programs Effectiveness in Contributing to the Talent Pipeline Within the Advanced Manufacturing Sector of Michigan

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Brandon Tucker, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

December 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. via WebEx

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Bridging the Gap for Contingent Faculty: An Anlysis of the Professional Development and Growth Resources Used in Public Universities Across Michigan

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Caryl Walling, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

December 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Self-Efficacy and Title IX Training

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Chelsea Schwanz, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

November 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. via Microscoft Teams

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Quality in Early Childhood Education: Parent Child and Teacher Insight

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Debora Belcher, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

November 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. via WebEx

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The Effect of a Cognitive Reappraisal Stress Management Intervention on Perceived Stress Among Pre-Licensure Nursing Students

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Dawn Woolford, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

November 21, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. via Microscoft Teams

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Impact of Online Asynchronous Orientation on Student Enrollment, rentention, & gPA for Bowling Green Sate University eCampus students

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Terence Armentano, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

November 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx

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The Effect of a Self-Guided Simulation Tool on Anxiety Related to Clinical Practice Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students during Their First Clinical Rotation

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Karen Mortland, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

November 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams

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An Examination of Promotional Marketing Strategies and Value Factors that Influence Adult Learners' Enrollment in Community Colleges

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Kristina Willey, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

October 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Lawrence A. Cremin's Leadership and Presidency at Teachers College

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Travis Brown, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

October 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Community College Behavioral Intervention Teams: An Exploration of Influences on Team Function in the Midwest Region of the United States

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Michelle Koss, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

August 30, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. via WebEx

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A Qualitative Study of Social Studies Teachers Educators' Use and Understanding of Civic Competence

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Rachel Corrigan, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

August 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. via WebEx

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Research Proposal Oral Defenses

In the oral defense, candidates make an official presentation of their proposed research. This presentation is open to faculty members and graduate students in the candidate’s program of study. 

 

The Exploration of the teacher's Implicit Bias's Impact on the Phenomenon of the

Adultification of Black Girls in American Education

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Josie Mazza, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

May 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. via WebEx

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The Experience of African American Male Students in Higher Education; and Their Perceived Barriers to Undegraduate Persistance

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Belinda Wheeler, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

April 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx

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The Relationship Between Types of Online Learning and Saudi Students' Sense of Belonging

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Maha Binkhamis, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

April 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams

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The Relationship Between School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support(SW-PBIS) Systems and Student Discipline in Ohio School

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Mallory Gebers, a candidate for the DE in Educational Administration and Supervision

March 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via WebEx

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A Qualitative Case Study of the Effects of a Socioscientific Curriculum on the Epistemological development of Sixth-Grade Students

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Morgan Ramsdell, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

March 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in GH 5050

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International Tutors: Their Perspectives on Tutoring Experiences at a U.S. University

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Ronald Zallocco, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

February 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams

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Option for the Poor and vulnerable: School Choice within the Catholic Diocese of Toledo

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Eric O'Brien, a candidate for the DE in Educational Administration and Supervision

February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Examining Ways in Which First Grade Educators Make Decisions When Working With Early Readers within the Context of the New "Science of Reading" Legislation

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Sara Hennessy, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

January 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via WebEx

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FOUNDATIONS: An Interactive Journaling Curriculum for Developing SEL-based Adolescent Masculinities

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Christopher Biltz, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

December 11, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. via Teams

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Intervention Efficacy: determining a Matching algorithm for Assessment of a Broad Intervention in Higher Education

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Christopher Wojciechowski, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

November 29, 2023, at 11:15 a.m. via WebEx

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The Exploration of the teacher's Implicit Bias's Impact on the Phenomenon of the Adultification of African American Girls in American Education

 A dissertation to be presented by 

Josie Mazza, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education

November 2, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. via WebEx

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International Educators' Career Satisfaction: A Comprehensive Study

 A research proposal to be presented by 

Peter Thomas, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

September 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. via WebEx

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The How and Why: Exploring Ways Early Childhood Educators Provide Reading Developmental Support for Students with Dyslexia in the General Education Classroom

 A research proposal to be presented by 

Sara Hennessy, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

September 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. via WebEx

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The Influence of College Credit Plus on Academic Achievement at a Large Comprehensive Community College in Ohio

 A research proposal to be presented by 

Keith Coates, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education

August 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. via WebEx

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Last Updated: 4/17/24