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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt"><b>TO: All Graduate Faculty and Doctoral Students</b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt"><b>FROM: Dayla Burgin<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt"><b> Admissions Supervisor<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>RE: Schedule of Proposal Defenses & Final Defenses for June 2024<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 3, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Lynn Smith</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Principal as the Special Education Advocate-Exploring the Principals’ Experiences in Leading Special Education Inclusion Programs<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Melissa Arrambide<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 3, 2024, 1:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Virginia Avalos</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Examining Lived Experiences of Special Education Directors in Inclusive School Districts<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Melissa Arrambide<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: Dr. Julia Persky<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 9:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Victor Freeze</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>A Bounded Case Study of Texas Community College Library Deans Seen Through the Lens of Transformational Leadership Theory
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<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Kibum Kwon<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 12:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Joshua Freeman</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Lived Experiences of Student Counselors Completing Practicum and Internship Hours at a Homeless Shelter Setting<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. LaVelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 1:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Sarah Venegas</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Growing Leaders: An Exploratory Case Study of the Leadership Skill Development of School Principals<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Nate Templeton<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: Dr. Carol Revelle<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 1:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Sharolyn Chitwood</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment and Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study at a Large, Urban School District<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Melissa Arrambide<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Brittany Williams</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Infidelities Impact on African American Women’s Identity: A Phenomenological Study<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. LaVelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 8:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Robyn McCormick</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Exploring the Financial Help-Seeking Behaviors of Undergraduates with Post-Graduate Degree Goals Using Academic Support Services<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. JoHyun Kim<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 9:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Raul Hinojosa</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Factors Influencing Latinos to Pursue Chief Diversity Officer Positions in higher Education<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. JoHyun Kim<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Joshua Garcia</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>How Teachers Instructional Planning and Practices Have Changed in the Wake of Covid-19: A Qualitative Case Study<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Peter Williams<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: TBD<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Terese Conrad</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Central Office Administrator Perceptions of Teacher Professional Learning in the Aftermath of Covid-19: A Basic Qualitative Study<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Teresa Farler<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, June 6, 2024, 8:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Mary Bowen-Julio</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>How School Leaders Inspire Hope and the Power of Teacher Hope to Predict Self-Efficacy and Turnover Intention<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Peter Williams<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: Dr. Tomas Espinosa<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, June 6, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Melanie Hawkins</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Examining the Effect of the Effective Schools Grant for Rural and Urban Campuses<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Julia Persky<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: Dr. Gregory Lubiani<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, June 6, 2024, 2:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Tana Yager</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Lived Experiences of LGBTQIA+ Adults in Rural Texas Who Attempted to Access Affirming Mental Health Services<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. LaVelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 10, 2024, 9:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Angela McAlester</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Exploring the Influence of the Campus Principal on Assistance Principals: A Basic Qualitative Study<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Melissa Arrambide<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 10, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Paige White</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Characteristics of Evaluative Feedback Events that Influence Change in Teacher Performance<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Peter Williams<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: Dr. Kendra Saundeers<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 10, 2024, 12:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Valerie Reyna</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Effects of Narcissistic Abuse in Childhood Using Adlerian Sand Tray<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. LaVelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 10, 2024, 1:00 pm, Zoom, <b><u>Marie Hernandez</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Navigating School Reform: How Principals Lead Schools Through Levels of School Improvement…An Interpretive Qualitative Study<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Teresa Farler<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Patrick Faircloth</u></b>, Proposal Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Experiences of Significant Others in Relationship with Post 9/11 Military Veterans Diagnosed with Combat Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Lavelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate Council Representative: Dr. William Kuracina<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday, June 17, 2024, 9:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Elizabeth Jones</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Experiences of Licensed Professional Counselors Working with Military Sexual Trauma<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. LaVelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Shannon Moseley</u></b>, Final Defense<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Exploring U.S. Border Patrol SOG Operators’ Perceptions of Coping with Distressing Experiences and Barriers Toward Seeking Mental Health Support<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. LaVelle Hendricks<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:00 am, Zoom, <b><u>Amanda St. Germain Sehr</u></b>, Final Defense<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Experiences of LGBTGEQIAP+ Counselor Educators within Systems of Power in Higher Education<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Major Advisor: Dr. Kumaran<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4F5352"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/graduateschool"><span style="color:#0088CE">Graduate School</span></a> | McDowell Business Administration Bldg, Room 142<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4F5352">Students please include your CWID in every email<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Apply Texas:
<a href="https://www.applytexas.org/"><span style="color:blue">ApplyTexas - Applicant Home Page</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">packet:
<a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/academics/graduateSchool/documents/doc_packet.pdf">
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