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Doctoral Dissertation: Catherine Entrocaso

Catherine Entrocaso, Adult & Community College Education, “White Preference, Trauma, and Culturally Responsive Teaching: A North Carolina Community College Faculty Member’s Autoethnographyon Culturally Responsive Teaching Implementation”, October 31, 2024, 12:00 p.m., Remote, Major Professor: Dr. Jose’ Picart. Contact chair for link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Ayanna Richard

Ayanna Richard. Title: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Secondary Special Education Teachers in a North Carolina School System on Creating, Implementing, and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Transition Plans for Students with Disabilities. Under the Direction of Dr. Jennifer Ayscue. Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please…

Doctoral Dissertation: Olivia Draeger

Olivia Draeger. Title: Navigating the Dual Professional Roles of an Army National Guard Leader as a Citizen-Soldier. Under the direction of Dr. Susan Barcinas. Date: December 4, 2024. Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Cindy Webb

Cindy Webb. Title: Utilization-focused Evaluation of an Electric Utility Lineworker Apprenticeship Program. Under the direction of Dr. Diane Chapman. Date: December 9, 2024. Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Zoom Link: Please see advisor for Zoom link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Dalanda Bond

Dalanda Bond. Title: Unmasking the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: A Case Study of the Perceptions of Adult Basic Education Instructors at Three Rural Community Colleges. Under the Direction of Dr. Susan Barcinas. Date: December 16, 2024. Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.

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. Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024. Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Zoom Link: Please see advisor.

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: Monday January 13, 2025. Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Location: Belk Center

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. Date: February 6, 2025. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom link: Please contact advisor for link.

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 Jaeger. Date: February 6, 2025. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.

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, 2025. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link.