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Doctoral Dissertation: Bethany Lewis

Bethany Lewis. Title: Advancing Elementary Multilingual Learners: An Investigation of Writing Research, Teacher Experiences, and Genre-Based Compositions. Under the direction of Dr. Angela Wiseman and Dr. Jackie Relyea. Date: Friday, March 7, 2025. Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm. Location: Teaching and Visualization Lab, Hunt Library, Room 4505. Zoom Link: Please contact the advisor for the link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Victor Cadilla

Victor Cadilla. Title: "Can Protecting Civil Rights Influence Student Outcomes? Three Studies of the Office for Civil Rights Resolution Agreements". Under the Direction of Dr. Jenn Ayscue and Dr. Lam Pham. Date: Friday, March 7, 2025. Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Doreen Mushi

Doreen Mushi. Title: Exploring the Development of Learning Analytics Skills in STEM Education Researchers: An Instrumental Case Study of a Community of Practice. Under the direction of Dr. Kevin Oliver and Dr. Shiyan Jiang. Date: Monday, March 17, 2025. Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Zoom Link: Email advisor for the link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Laurie Capps Bolster

Laurie Capps Bolster. Title: The Socioecological Disconnection: Expanding the Understanding of Addictive Behavior Risk Factors in College Students using Hierarchical Regression Analysis. Under the direction of Dr. Raymond Ting. Date: March 17, 2025. Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Jodie Roberson

Jodie Roberson: Title: Teachers’ Motives for and Experiences of Teaching in a Rural Locale After Teaching in an Urban Locale: A Phenomenological Study of the Reverse Migration of Rural Teachers. Under the direction of Dr. Tamara Young. Date: March 17, 2025. Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Location: Center for Technology and Innovation, Room #325.…

Doctoral Dissertation: Tiara Griffis

Tiara Griffis. Title: Despite Good Intentions: Understanding Narcissistic Parenting Behaviors and its Impacts on Involvement, Engagement, and Relationships within School Contexts. Under the direction of Dr. Micha Jeffries. Date: Monday, March 17, 2025. Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Location: Remote. Zoom Link: Please contact the advisor for the link.

Defense Dissertation – Kathleen (Kat) Bordewieck

Student Name: Kathleen (Kat) Bordewieck Title: Dissertation Defense Date & Time: March 17th, 2-4pm Student committee Members: M Gail Jones Chair Sarah Carrier Member Lara Pacifici Member Margareta Thomson Member Contact chair for zoom link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Janice Stowell

Janice Stowell. Title:The First Four Weeks of Community College for Adult Learner Men of Color. Under the direction of Dr. Audrey Jaeger. Date: March 17, 2025. Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Zoom link: Please contact advisor for link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Jayla Moody

Jayla Moody. Title: "But Then You Remember Your Purpose": A Phenomenological Exploration of Black Undergraduate Women's Critical Purpose Development at a Predominantly White Institution. Under the Direction of Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles. Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm. Zoom: Please contact advisor for zoom link.

Dissertation Defense – Chris Boakye

Name: Chris Boakye Title: Dissertation Defense Date: March 18, 2025 Time: 12:00-2:00 pm Zoom Link: Contact chair for zoom link. Committee: Dr. Cameron Denson Chair Dr. Tamecia Jones Member Dr. Aaron Clark Member Dr. Melvin Jackson Member