Dissertation Defense Announcements
| Student Name | Program | Dissertation Title | Date, Time and Location | Abstract Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arwa Alkhawaja | Joint Ph.D. Program in Education (JDP) | "A Critical Quantitative Analysis of AI Engagement and Access for Nontraditional Students: Ethical and Epistemological Framework" |
May 21, 1 p.m. |
Alkhawaja Abstract |
| Velia Huerta | Joint Ph.D. Program in Education (JDP) | "A Multi-Case Study of Equity, Access, and Engagement in Alternative Education Partnerships" |
May 28, 10 a.m. |
Huerta Abstract |
| Tyesha Hendrix | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Amplifying Student Voice: Transforming School Counseling to Enhance Post-High School Transitions Among Marginalized Groups" |
May 29, 10 a.m. |
Hendrix Abstract |
| Nicole Paguio Jones | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Leading for Climate: An Exploration of Leadership Behaviors that Foster a Positive School Culture through Teacher Perceptions" |
May 29, 1 p.m. |
Paguio Jones Abstract |
| Barby Castro | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Ethical Dispositions and Data Use: Exploring the Role of Moral Identity and Moral Reasoning in Teachers’ Data Driven Decision-Making" |
June 3, 8 a.m. |
Castro Abstract |
| Cindy Ybarra | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (CCLEAD) | "Empowered or Undermined? The Institutional Realities Facing HSI Grant Directors in California Community Colleges" |
July 9, 1 p.m. |
Ybarra Abstract |
