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 Jaeger. Date: February 6, 2025. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.
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, 2025. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.
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 - 12:30 pm. Zoom link: Please contact advisor for link.
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: 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for Zoom Link.
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, 2nd Floor, Discovery Classroom Zoom Link: Contact chair for zoom link. Committee Members: Dr. M. Gail Jones, Dr. Sarah Carrier, Dr. Matt Reynolds, Dr. Miles…
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 as Boundary-spanners. Under the Direction of Dr. Audrey Jaeger and Dr. Ken Ender. Date: Friday, February 28, 2025. Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Zoom Link: Please…
Erin Lewis. Title: “No-Loan” Policies in Community Colleges: An Analysis of Factors that Predict Opting Out of the Federal Student Loan Program. Under the direction of Dr. Paul Umbach. Date: Monday, March 3, 2025. Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm. Zoom link: please contact advisor for link.
Beth Gulewich. Title: Access to Rigorous High School Courses for Students of Color and Economically-disadvantaged Students: A Quantitative Study of Proportionality and Perceptions of Magnet High School Students and Educators. Under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Ayscue. Date: March 3, 2025. Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Location: Center for Technology and Innovation, Room #325.…
Doctoral Dissertation: Sera Harold Dissertation Title: Native Plants-Focused Facebook Groups’ Impacts on Users' Norm Perception, Efficacy, and Pro-Environmental Behaviors Date: March 5, 2025 Time: 11am-1pm Location: CTI 317 Contact committee chair for for zoom link. Committee Members: Dr. Carla Johnson, Dr. Meg Blanchard, Dr. KC Busch, Dr. Nils Peterson
Sera Harold Dissertation Title: Native Plants-Focused Facebook Groups’ Impacts on Users' Norm Perception, Efficacy, and Pro-Environmental Behaviors Date: March 5, 2025 Time: 11am-1pm Location: CTI 317 Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for the zoom link. Committee Members: Dr. Carla Johnson, Dr. Meg Blanchard, Dr. KC Busch, Dr. Nils Peterson