Student Committees
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 8th 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