Recent Dissertation/Thesis Defenses

Join us in celebrating our CEHS graduate students on their recent dissertation and thesis defenses! Through their research, these CEHS scholars are advancing knowledge, finding solutions to societal challenges, and enhancing the lives of individuals, families, schools and communities.

Professional headshot of Jeff Nilsen on a red background.

14 Apr 2023    

Students Decision-Making Process When Participating in a Sit-In Protest

Jeff Nilsen has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation titled “Students Decision-Making Process When Participating in a Sit-In Protest,” as part of the Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy program.

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Groundlevel view of Broyhill fountain on City Campus

14 Apr 2023    

Christa Rahl successfully defends master’s thesis

hrista Rahl has successfully defended her master’s thesis titled “The Gendered Experience of Female Resident Assistants,” as part of the Student Affairs Administration master's degree program.

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Nightime view of Love Library on City Campus.

14 Apr 2023    

Factors Affecting the Outcome of School Bond Elections

Nicole Hardick has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Factors Affecting the Outcome of School Bond Elections,” as part of the Educational Administration, Doctor of Education degree program.

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04 Apr 2023    

Perspectives of Cooperating Teachers Regarding the Student Teaching Experience

Megan Schuh has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Perspectives of Cooperating Teachers Regarding the Student Teaching Experience,” as part of the Educational Studies Doctor of Philosophy program.

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