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.
Academic Momentum Factors and Associate Degree Completion Among Students Attending Michigan Community Colleges
Stephen Linden, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
June 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. via WebEx
A Qualitative Case Study: An Exporation of Black Women Serving as Chief Academic Officers at Public Predominantly White Institutions
Shunda Ware, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
May 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx
Reclaiming Dignity for Latinx Immigrants: A Qualitative Study from a Human Dignity and LatCrit Perspective of the Lived Experiences of Mixed-Status Families Living in el Norte During the Early 21st Century
Linda Alvarado-Arce, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in GH 3100 C
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The Influence of College Credit Plus on Academic Achievement at a Comprehensive Community College in Ohio
Keith Coates, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
April 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx
A Qualitative Case Study of the Effects of a Socioscientific Curriculum on the Epistemological Development of Sixth-grade Students
Morgan Ramsdell, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
April 21, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. via Teams
Hyenas in Petticoats: Gender, Sexuality and Education in the Patriarchal Destruction of the Female Philospher
Rebecca Stanwick, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
April 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. via WebEx
"That's you and me in that crayon car:" An Exploration of Play and Language in Families with Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Kelly Gobrogge, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
April 10, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. via WebEx
The Impact of Growth Mindset on Community College Developmental Mathematics Students
Sarah Szweda, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
April 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. via WebEx
How Do We Define Diversity: An Evolving Concept? A Case Study Investigating Musical Variety in Diverse Educational Settings
Ying Hu, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
March 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. via WebEx
Gross Motor Skill Development and Teacher Perception of Preparedness to Implement Gross Motor Instruction in the Early Childhood Special Education Setting: A Survey Research Study
Tiffany Boehler, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
November 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in GH 3100 C
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Social Reproduction and Capitalism through the Lens of Ohio's Child Care Workforce as they Navigate Policy Expectations: An Interpretative Phenomenoligical Analysis
Tiffany Rowland, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
October 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. via Teams
Examining ways in Which first grade educators make decisions when working with early readers within the context of the new "Science of Reading" Legislation
Sara Hennessy, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
October 9 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in GH 1300 and WebEx
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.
Beyond the Game: Black Female Student-Athletes Navigating Belonging and Identity at a Southern Predominately White Institution (PWI)
Ericka Lavender, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
April 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams
A Voice to the Voiceless: Exploring the Relationship Between Academic Advising Services and Retention Amongs Black Students at a Michigan Community College
Alicia Shivers, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
April 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via WebEx
A Qualitative Single Case Exploratory Case Study of Uplift Education Academic Leadership Team
Kelley Webb, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
April 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. via WebEx
Exploring the Impact of Continuing Education Related to Student Mental Health on the Quality of the Teacher-Student Relationship
Leslie Lefevre, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
April 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams
Bridging the Gap: Integration of Educational Technology with Novice Teacher Perspectives on Professional Development
Michele Stansley, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
April 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx
The Role of Human Rights Education in the Preservation of Democracy
Hua Sowa, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
April 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. via WebEx
Race, Religion, Cultural Violence and the Common School: A Historical Case Study of Trinity Episcopal Church in Monroe Michigan 1835-1845
Sarah Mason, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
February 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. via WebEx
An Examination of Early Literacy-fostering Practices of Families Experiencing Homelessness with Children, ages Zero to Three
Kelly Gobrogge, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
December 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. via Teams
Factors That Influence Community College Student Time To Degree Completion: A Six-Year View of One Community College Cohort
Brenda Payne, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
December 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. via WebEx
My Sorors, My Bruhs, My People: An Examination of the Impact of Black Greek Lettered Organizations on the Social Integration of Black Students at Predominatly White Institutions
Angelica Johnson, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
December 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in GH 3100 C
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Exploring the Instructional Design Competencies Needed by Saudi Teachers
Ali Alqhatani, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
November 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via WebEx
Hyenas in Petticoats: Female Sexuality and Compulsory Heterosexuality in the Patriarchal Creation of Women's Education in Early America
Rebecca Stanwick, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Foundations of Education
June 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. via WebEx
Sustaining Work-Life Balance as a Student Activities Professional: A Grounded Theory
Donovan Nichols, a candidate for the Ph.D. in Higher Education
June 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams