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Doctoral Dissertation: Gage Matthews

Gage Matthews. Title:  A Jumpstart for Restart: Three Studies on the Planning and Implementation of a Flexible School Reform Model in North Carolina. Under the Direction of Dr. Lam Pham.…

Doctoral Dissertation: Jairo McMican

Jairo McMican. Title: A case Study on Sensemaking for Rural Community College Leaders Who Improved Student Success for Racially Minoritized Students. Under the direction of Dr. Audrey Jaeger. Date: December…

Doctoral Dissertation: Jody Call

Jody Call. Title: Returns on Investment: The Transformational Experiences of Adult Learners and the Benefits to Community Colleges Participating in NC Reconnect. Under the direction of Dr. Audrey Jaeger. Date:…

Doctoral Dissertation: Tiffany Scott

Tiffany Scott. Title: What Lies Beneath? A Case Study of Administrators Perceptions of Race, Discipline, Cultural Match and its Influence on Discipline Decision-Making. Under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Ayscue.…

Doctoral Dissertation: Amanda Melniczek

Amanda Melniczek. Title: Diffusing Innovation Through Communication: A Comparative Case Study Analysis of Stakeholder Communication for Department Chairs Implementation of the Compressed Academic Term. Under the direction of Dr. Audrey…

Doctoral Dissertation: Jennifer Wisely

Jennifer Wisely. TItle: The Silent Heroes: Exploring the Perspectives and Experiences of Military Spouses Within the Community College Transfer Process. Under the direction of Dr. Audrey Jaeger. Date: February 7,…

Doctoral Dissertation: Jillian Cross

Jillian Cross. Title: Understanding Sense of Belonging for Single-parent College Students: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study. Under the direction of Dr. Keon McGuire. Date: February 25, 2025. Time: 11:00 am -…

Doctoral Dissertation: Dre’Sha Singleton

Dre'Sha Singleton. Title: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Colorblind Ideology: From A Nation at Risk to Gubernatorial Speeches. Under the direction of Dr. Lance Fusarelli. Date: February 27, 2025. Time:…

Doctoral Dissertation: Madeline Stallard

Madeline Stallard You are invited to attend the dissertation defense of Madeline Stallard Dissertation Title: Micro-Credentials as Teacher Professional Development Date: February 28, 2025 Time: 9am-11am Location: The Friday Institute,…

Doctoral Dissertation: Germaine Elkins

Germaine Elkins. Title: North Carolina Community College Foundations and the Integration of Fundraising with the College's Mission and Strategic Plan: A Delphi Study of Chief Development Officers in their roles…