Committees Chaired (Graduates)

Katrice Hawthorne (Fall 2014) – C&I

Global and Criteria Based Judgments of an Undergraduate Exit Writing     Examination

Derrick Wilkins (Fall 2014)- IDT

The Effect of Self-Regulated Learning Strategy Training and Question Generation   on Metacognitive Awareness and Achievement Among College Students Enrolled        in Science Courses

Elizabeth Hoag- Carhart (Fall 2013)- ELSl

Teacher Beliefs, Teacher Concerns, and School Leadership Support as Influences on School Readiness for Implementing a Research-Based Reform Model.

Karen Campbell (Summer 2013)-HIED

The Effects of Self-Regulated Learning on Community College Students’  Metacognition and Achievement in Developmental Math Courses

Robin Spruce (Summer 2012)- C&I

Teacher Beliefs, Knowledge, and Practice of Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning

Rose Riggs (Summer 2012)- C&I

Can Practice Calibrating by Test Topic Improve Public School Students’ Calibration Accuracy and Performance on Tests?

James Pohl (Spring 2012) -ELS

An Investigation into Building Level Leadership That Makes Professional Learning Communities Successful

 Chris Fischer (Fall 2010)- C&I

 Is There Really Learning in Small Learning Communities?  An investigation into  Academic Press, Support for Learning, and Academic Engagement in Smaller Learning Communities.

Bill Hightower (Summer 2010)- CCL

Perceptions of Community College System Faculty and Administrators on the Purposes for and Composition of a Comprehensive Evaluation System for Teaching Faculty Members          

Denise Trombino (Spring 2010)-C&I

The Experiences of Secondary Social Studies Teachers with Historical Thinking Skills

Camilla Walck (Spring 2010)- C&I

The Effect of Individual or Group Guidelines on the Calibration Accuracy of High School Biology Students

Terri Mathews (2008) – HIED

The Influence of Demographic Characteristics, Cognitive and Non-cognitive Attributes on the Effectiveness of the Ladders Probation Intervention Program

Shanika Hope (2008)-C&

The Impact the Universal Voyager Literacy Program on Reading Achievement and Instructional Self-Efficacy in a an Urban School District

Kathleen Wotring (2007)-CCL

Generational Differences Among Community College Students in their Evaluation of Cheating

Martha Walker (2006)- CCL

Workforce Investment Services:  Effect on Dislocated Worker Reemployment

Gale Lee (2005)- Urban Studies. ELS

The Influence of a Teacher Induction Program and High-stakes Testing on the Retention of New Teachers

Beth Ernst Jamali (2005)- Urban Studies, Health

Cultural Competence and Curricula in Physical Therapist Professional Education

Dennelle Wallace (2004)- Urban Studies, C&I

The Influence of Teacher Preparation Programs on Student Achievement and the Use of NCTM Standards and Principles in Middle School and High School Algebra I Classrooms

Committees Chairing (In Progress)

Deanna Ford- C&I (defended proposal)

Diane Ryan- CCL (advanced to candidacy)

Andrea Lee- CCL (coursework)

Melanie Loney- EPPE (coursework)

Melissa Quackenbush- EPPE (coursework)

Committee Member (Graduates)

Jennifer Price (2017)- IDT

Beth Orzym (2017)

Effects of Learner to Learner Interactions on Social Presence, Achievement, and  Satisfaction

Mark Hudson (2016)- ELS

 Examining the Relationship between Selected Grade 3-12 Teachers’ Perceived Assessment Literacy and Their Classroom Assessment Practices

Leonada Kenniston (2106)

Faculty Employment Status and Student Characteristics as Predictors of Student Success in Modularized Developmental Mathematics

Robin Puryear (2015)- C&I

The Impact of the C. L. E. A. R. (Challenge Leading to Engagement, Achievement, and Results) Curriculum Model on Reading Achievement at the Third Grade Level

Kim Milner (2015)- IDT

Signaling Instructional Video for Mathematics

James Godfry (2014)-EC

Using Interactive Reading Techniques with Word World to Enhance Emergent Literacy

Julie Dashiel (2014)- EC

An Examination of Teachers’ Writing Self-Efficacy, First Grade Students’ Attitudes and Self-Efficacy in Writing, and Students’ Writing Behaviors

Lauren Reed (2014)-SpecEd

The Effects of a Tiered-Training Intervention on Teachers’ Use of Behavior Specific Praise during the Reading Instruction of Elementary Students with Emotional Disabilities

Suzanne Unger (2014)- C&I

Perspectives of International Students Performing Service-Learning in the United States:  A Case Study with Amizade

Gary Roemmich (2013)- IDT

The Effects of Group Size on Student Learning, Student Contributions, Mental Effort, and Group Outcomes for Middle-Aged Adults Working in an Ill-Structured Problem-Solving Environment.

Alan Reid (2013)- IDT

Improving Metacomprehension and Calibration Accuracy through Embedded Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategy Prompts

Denise Balfour (2013)- HIED

The relationship between Living Arrangement, Academic Performance, and Engagement among First Year College Students

Andrea Voshell (2013)- ELS

Teacher Leadership:  Emergent Leadership in a Complex System Functioning as a Professional Learning Community

Jennifer Morrison (2013)- IDT

The Effects of Generative Strategies in Instructional Simulations on Learning, Cognitive Load, and Calibration Accuracy

Melissa Leonetti- Masters’ Degree (2013)- HMSE

Effect of Health-Related Fitness Knowledge on Adolescent Interest and Participation in Physical Activity

Cynthia Blakesly (2012)- LL

A Mixed Methods Study of Special Education Teachers’ Knowledge of Reading Instruction and Perceptions Concerning Their Preparation to Teach Reading

Rose Hotchkiss (2011)- C&I

Elementary Teachers’ Views of Environmental Education

Christina Hebert (2011)- LL

Understanding Fourth Graders’ Decline in Reading Motivation from Students’ and Teachers’ Perspectives

Kristine Christianson (2011)-CCL

Attitudes of and behaviors toward academic integrity between community college students who enroll in on-line courses versus traditional courses

Patti Horne (2010)- C&I

Urban elementary students’ views of environmental scientists, environmental caretakers and environmentally responsible behaviors

Yun Xiao (2010)- C&I

The effects of peer-assessment training on university students’ writing performance and satisfaction within a Wiki environment

Jonna Bobzien (2009)- SpecEd

Establishing a Connection Between Quality of Life and Pre-academic Instruction for Students with Profound Multiple Disabilities

Wayne Pollack (2009)- Urban Studies, ELS

The Impact of On-Line Training on College Faculty Attitudes and Knowledge of Students with Disabilities

Jennifer Kingsley (2008)- HIED

Perceptions of Second Level Managers’ Performance in Student Affairs

Ruling Lu (2005)-Urban Studies, IDT

The Impact of Anonymous e-Peer Feedback vs. Identifiable e-Peer Feedback on College Student Writing Performance

Weiping Wang (2005)- Urban Studies, C&I

Evaluation of 2+2 Alternative Teacher Performance Appraisal Program in Shanxi, People’s Republic of China

Shin Yi Lin (2004)- Urban Studies, IDT

Synchronous Text-based Chat vis-a-vis Asynchronous Threaded Discussion: An Instructional Strategy for Providing an Option in Two Course Delivery Schemes

Sarah Tsai (2004)- Urban Studies, C&I

A Comparative Study of American-born and non American-born Chinese Students’ Learning Motivation, Language Acquisition, and Ethnic Identity Development in American Chinese Language Schools           

Mark Blagen (2002) – Urban Studies, Counseling

A Naturalistic Investigation into the Processes and Themes of Recovery from Chemical Dependency

Patrick O’Shea (2002)- Urban Studies, C&I

A Comparative Analysis of Two Course Delivery Models Through the Telequiz Protocol: A Study of Web-Based Distance Assessment

Mervyn Wighting (2002)- Urban Studies, C&I

The Effects of Technology on Urban High School Students’ Sense of Classroom Community

Clair Berube (2001)- Urban Studies, C&I

A Study of the Effect of Constructivist Based vs. Traditional Direct Instruction on 8^th Grade Physical Science Comprehension

Committee Membership In Progress

Jackie Bruso (defended proposal)- IDT

Avanelle Joseph-Edwards (defended proposal)- IDT

Jennifer Grimm (preparing proposal)- HIED

YuanYuan Yue- (preparing proposal)- EPPE

Kurtis Hooks (preparing proposal)- COUN

Heather Sorrell (course work)- CCL

Committee Service at the University of Memphis

Completed theses/dissertations chaired: 2 doctoral, 7 masters

Completed committee memberships served: 12 doctoral, 11 masters