Educational Leadership
Faculty Attitudes Toward Gamification And Game-Based Learning Within Their Online Teaching
Doctoral Candidate Name: Jasmine Rezapour Bishop Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: April 2, 2025 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom – Requests can be made to Jasmine Bishop, jerezapo@charlotte.edu Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Ayesha Sadaf Committee Members: Dr. Stella Kim, Dr. Beth Oyarzun, and Dr. Drew Polly Abstract: Gamification and games-based learning (GBL) […]
Athletic Identity and the Career Development Experiences of Division II Black Student Athlete Basketball Players
Doctoral Candidate Name: Ryan Chester Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: April 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Mebane (COED) Room 259 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Mark D’Amico Committee Members: Dr. Ryan A. Miller, Dr. Kevin Bailey, and Dr. Henry L. Harris Abstract: ABSTRACT Ryan Chester ATHLETIC IDENTITY AND THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES […]
Understanding Online Faculty Perceptions and Design Considerations Regarding the Principles of Universal Design for Learning in Online Courses
Doctoral Candidate Name: Pariss Coleman Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: April 2, 2025 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Virtual https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/98541971320 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Beth Oyarzun Committee Members: Dr. Blair Stamper, Dr. Carmen Serrata, Dr. Drew Polly Abstract: This qualitative case study aimed to explore faculty perceptions and design considerations on applying UDL […]
Faculty Use of Educational Technology in Higher Education: A Gendered Analysis of Barriers and Support
Doctoral Candidate Name: Kathleen Bradley-Volz Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: April 1, 2025 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: Please contact Dr. Ryan Miller at rmill113@charlotte.edu for location Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Cathy D. Howell and Dr. Ryan A. Miller Committee Members: Dr. Xiaoxia Newton, Dr. Kent Brintnall Abstract: This study examines the barriers […]
Perceptions of Algebra I and English II Teachers Implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports in High Schools in South Carolina
Doctoral Candidate Name: Marcus Porter Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: April 8, 2025 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/93548186084 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Rebecca Shore Committee Members: Dr. Adam Atwell, Dr. Walter Hart, and Dr. Kelly Anderson Abstract: While teachers typically receive thorough training in their specific curricular areas through state licensure programs, […]
Exploring the Individual Education Plan Literacy of Elementary School Teachers in Rural Schools
Doctoral Candidate Name: Joy Stogner Hathcock Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: March 20, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/91704780181 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Rebecca Shore Committee Members: Dr. Adam Atwell, Dr. Debra Morris, Dr. Amy Good Abstract: Students with disabilities face challenges navigating the educational system in the United States. In rural […]
Factors That Influence Faculty’s Intentions to Integrate Social Media Applications into Language Courses
Doctoral Candidate Name: Chikako Mori Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: March 24, 2025 – 3:30 PM Defense Location: Zoom link – Requests can be made to Chikako Mori, cmori@charlotte.edu Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Ayesha Sadaf Committee Members: Dr. Mark D’Amico, Dr. Stella Kim, and Dr. Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau Abstract: This quantitative study investigated factors […]
HORIZONTAL FUNDING EQUITY IN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 2012-2022
Doctoral Candidate Name: Harry C. Efird Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: March 19, 2025 – 2:00 PM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/7213332920 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. James Watson Committee Members: Dr. Walter Hart, Dr. Eric Houck, Dr. Henry Harris Abstract: This study examined horizontal fiscal equity in North Carolina’s public school funding system from 2012 […]
TRAUMA BEHAVIORS IN SCHOOLS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY FOCUSING ON ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES
Doctoral Candidate Name: Sarah Williams Wright Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: March 12, 2025 – 12:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/96043625521 Meeting ID: 960 4362 5521 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Rebecca Shore Committee Members: Dr. Adam Adwell, Dr. Jim Watson, Dr. Kristie Opiola Abstract: This dissertation explores elementary educators’ perceptions of trauma-informed practices […]
RETENTION OF BLACK MALE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Doctoral Candidate Name: Tyler J Mavity Program: Educational Leadership Defense Date and Time: February 26, 2025 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/91231725155 Meeting ID: 912 3172 5155 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Rebecca Shore Committee Members: Dr. Debra Morris, Dr. Scarlett Zhang, Dr. Tisha Greene, Dr. Amy Good Abstract: This qualitative study examined the experiences and […]