Dissertation Defense
RESOLVING VIRAL AND METABOLIC PROXIES WITHIN MODERN MICROBIALITES
Doctoral Candidate Name: Madeline Bellanger Program: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Defense Date and Time: February 26, 2025 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: BINF 408 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Richard Allen White III Committee Members: Dr. Daniel Janies, Dr. Morgan Carter, Dr Robert Reid, Dr. Adam Reitzel Abstract: Modern microbialites are benthic organosedimentary structures that provide […]
The Lived Experiences of International Dual Language/Immersion Teachers in North Carolina
Doctoral Candidate Name: Nicolette Grant Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: February 26, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/7213332920 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Joan Lachance Committee Members: Dr. Walter Hart, Dr. Lisa Merriweather, Dr. Joseph Hoff, and Dr. Amy Good Abstract: U.S. graduates must be critical thinkers, have strong interpersonal skills, understand diverse […]
Effects of a Self-Directed Web-Based Multimedia Summary of Performance Instructional Package on Students’ Participation in Person-Centered Planning Meetings
Doctoral Candidate Name: Brianna Soares Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: February 12, 2025 – 2:00 PM Defense Location: Mebane Hall, Room 110 Committee chair’s Name: Charles Wood Committee Members: Catherine Fowler, Holly Johnson, Drew Polly Abstract: This study investigated the effects of a self-directed web-based instructional package on teaching high school students with […]
AN EXPLORATION OF TEACHER PERCEPTIONS OF PRINCIPAL BEHAVIORS THAT INFLUENCE TEACHER RETENTION DECISIONS IN TITLE I HIGH SCHOOLS
Doctoral Candidate Name: Colleen E. Grosse Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: February 11, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Zoom: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/7213332920 Committee chair’s Name: Jim Watson Committee Members: Dr. Walter Hart, Dr. Adam Atwell, Dr. Amy Good Abstract: A growing area of research surrounds the role principals play in the retention of teachers […]
Elementary Principals’ Perceptions of Underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic Students in Gifted and Talented Programs.
Doctoral Candidate Name: Cory Stirewalt Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: February 10, 2025 – 9:00 AM Defense Location: Zoom: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/7213332920 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Walter Hart Committee Members: Dr. Tisha Greene, Dr. Michael Matthews, and Dr. Debra Morris Abstract: Nationwide, the underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic students in gifted programs is pervasive (Ford […]
Exploring the Post-secondary educational experiences of Black women with learning disabilities: A multiple case study
Doctoral Candidate Name: Karen McLean Program: Curriculum and Instruction Defense Date and Time: January 15, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: https://zoom.us/j/8594156604?pwd=enFiT2pXZ1crcHFaeGNwTUF1dWE 2. Use the following Meeting ID: 859-415-6604 3. Meeting Password: 541253dz09 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Lewis Committee Members: Dr. Lim, Dr. B. Anderson, Dr. O’Brien Abstract: KAREN ROSHAUN MCLEAN. Exploring Post-secondary Educational Experiences […]
Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Model Innovation in Small Businesses: The Moderating Role of Big Data Analytic Capability.
Doctoral Candidate Name: Meshack Ogagaoghene Ubara Program: Business Administration: DBA Defense Date and Time: January 17, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/93001822980 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Franz Kellermanns Committee Members: Dr. Torsten Pieper, Dr. Jared Hansen, Dr. Sunil Erevelles Abstract: Small businesses, constituting over 90% of enterprises worldwide, are pivotal to global economic growth […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP TEAM DIVERSITY CHARACTERISTICS AND STRATEGIC CHANGE: A META-ANALYTIC REVIEW
Doctoral Candidate Name: Amy Horner Program: Business Administration: DBA Defense Date and Time: February 3, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Friday Building, Conference Room 222 Committee chair’s Name: George Banks Committee Members: Nicole Strah, Reginald Silver, Chandrasekar Subramaniam Abstract: Without proper attention to strategy, organizations risk allowing opportunities to pass by and may be […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICIAN VERSUS NON-PHYSICIAN CEOS, TENURE, AND HOSPITAL OUTCOMES
Doctoral Candidate Name: Franklin Farmer Program: Business Administration: DBA Defense Date and Time: January 22, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Virtual: https://unc.zoom.us/j/5814894737?pwd=RXpUMWw4WHpZN3R5L0RhU1RKOVd6QT09 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. David Woehr Committee Members: Dr. Torsten Pieper, Dr. George Banks, and Dr. Sungjune Park Abstract: It has been repeatedly demonstrated across industries that the demographic profiles of executives […]
Preventing Institutional Failure: A Review of Operational and Financial Variables at Theological Graduate Schools
Doctoral Candidate Name: John C Everett Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: December 2, 2024 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Cato School of Education, Room 259 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Alan Mabe Committee Members: Dr. Mark D’Amico, Dr. Richard Lambert, and Dr. Spencer Salas Abstract: ABSTRACT JOHN C EVERETT. Preventing institutional failure: a review […]