[VPAAEtal] Schedule of Proposal Defenses & Final Defenses for October 2022

[Academic Affairs]

TO:           All Graduate Faculty and Doctoral Students

FROM:     Vicky Turner
                   Doctoral Degree Coordinator

RE:            Schedule of Proposal Defenses & Final Defenses for October 2022

Monday, October 3, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Elizabeth Russo, Final Defense
The Relationship Leadership Style and Job Burnout Have on Turnover Intention Among Texas High School Principals During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Major Advisor:  Dr. Ray Thompson

Monday, October 3, 2022, 11:00 am, Zoom, James Wilkins, Proposal Defense
Social Interaction Experiences of Neurodivergent Individuals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Major Advisor:  Dr. James Devlin
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Venu Cheriyath

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 2:00 pm, Zoom, Robert Rodriguez, Final Defense
Grit and Self-Efficacy in Credit Completion Rates of Dallas College Students
Major Advisor:  Dr. Kibum Kwon

Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Cara Malone, Final Defense
The Role of Assistant Superintendents in Principal Transformation: A Narrative Inquiry of Principals in One Urban School District
Major Advisor:  Dr. Ava Muñoz

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 9:00 am, Zoom, Sharlene Belton-Gonzalez, Final Defense
Understanding Au Pairs' Perceptions of English Language Proficiency and American Acculturation: A Multiple Case Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Tony Lee
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Uchechi Okafor, Proposal Defense
The Lived Experiences of Assistant Principals Who Participated in Their District-Based Principal Leadership Academy
Major Advisor:  Dr. Nate Templeton
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Gregory Lubiani

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Amanda Brantley, Proposal Defense
Educator Perceptions of College, Career, and Military Readiness: A Case Study Informing the Principalship
Major Advisor:  Dr. Nate Templeton
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Robert Rankin

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 11:00 am, Zoom, Cailee Horton, Final Defense
Effects of a High Acuity Mental Health Intake Department on Assessment Counselors' Health
Major Advisor:  Dr. Edith Gonzalez
Friday, October 14, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Abiezer Cristales, Final Defense
The Academic and Social Experiences of Latino Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Students at a Community College
Major Advisor:  Dr. MaryJo Dondlinger
Friday, October 14, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Sarah Critton, Proposal Defense
An Exploration of Teachers' Experiences With the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program and Their Motivation to Stay at High-Needs Schools
Major Advisor:  Dr. Teresa Farler
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD

Monday, October 17, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Roshaunda Thomas, Proposal Defense
Principals' Perceptions of Their Influence on Narrowing the Achievement Gap
Major Advisor:  Dr. Ray Thompson
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Monday, October 17, 2022, 11:00 am, Zoom, Amanda Stevens, Final Defense
The Effects of Visual and Verbal Learning Style Preferences on Metacognitive Judgments
Major Advisor:  Dr. Benton Pierce

Monday, October 17, 2022, 3:00 pm, Zoom, Vicki Stewart, Proposal Defense
Sustainability Education in Accounting: A Quantitative Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Kibum Kwon
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Pamela Webster

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Sarah Latham-Staton, Final Defense
Unique Vulnerability: Perceived Risk in Aging Adults
Major Advisor:  Dr. Tracy Henley

Friday, October 21, 2022, 1:00 pm, Zoom, Samantha Culbertson, Proposal Defense
Latina AVID Student Perception on College Readiness
Major Advisor:  Dr. James Devlin
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Eralda Lameborshi

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 11:00 am, Zoom, Torri Bryant, Final Defense
Impact and Influence: A Content Analysis of Contemporary Multicultural Picture Books and Their Portrayal of the Main Character's Self-Efficacy
Major Advisor:  Dr. Tami Morton

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 10:00 am, Zoom, Veronica Beavers, Final Defense
A Case Study of Black Men Fraternity Involvement and Its Influence on Sense of Belonging at a Predominately White Institution
Major Advisor:  Dr. Dimitra Smith


*** if you wish to attend a defense, please contact the Major Advisor listed.

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