Monday, May 3, 9:30 am, EDS 101/MPLX 135, Sandy Bishoff, Final Defense

The Impact of Using Student Dictated Oral Review Stories on Science Vocabulary Usage, Content Knowledge, and Non-Fiction Writing of First Grade Students

Major Adviser:  Dr. Elton Stetson

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. John Hanners

Monday, May 3, 12:30 pm, EDS 101/ MPLX 135, Leslie Russell, Final Defense

The Impact of Thinking Maps on the Reading Comprehension of Elementary School Students

Major Adviser:  Dr. Mary Beth Sampson

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Sukwon Kim

Tues., May 4, 9:00 am, EDN 113, Tina Harris, Proposal Defense

Integrating Learning System: The Impact on At Risk Student Achievement on Ninth Grade Mathematics TAKS Test

Major Adviser:  Dr. Sam Roberson

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. John Humphreys

Wed., May 5, 2:00 pm, HL 134, William Scott Lancaster, Proposal Defense

A Larum for London: An Authoritative Critical Edition of the Performative Text

Major Adviser:  Dr. Kathryn Jacobs

Graduate Council Representative:   Dr. Jon Travis

Thurs., May 6, 10:00 am, EDN 108, Karl E. Payton, Proposal Defense

Homeschooling as a Predictor of Communication Apprehension Among College Freshman

Major Adviser:  Dr. Joyce Scott

Graduate Council Representative:   Dr. Lavelle Hendricks

Fri., May 7, 8:30 am, BIN 234, Ofori Charles Asante, Final Defense

A Qualitative Exploration of Marital Satisfaction Among Filipino Americans and European Americans in Intercultural Marriages: A Cross-Case Analysis

Major Adviser:  Dr. Amir Abbassi

Graduate Council Representative:   Dr. Robert Williams

Fri., May 7, 1:00 pm, BIN 234, Quinessa Johnson, Final Defense

The Relationship Among Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, and Predisposition Toward Forgiveness in African American and Hispanic Female College Students

Major Adviser:  Dr. Kathy Oden

Graduate Council Representative:   Dr. Curt Carlson

Mon., May 10, 10:00 am, EDS 101/MPLX 135, Rozanna May, Final Defense

Teacher Education and Preparation: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Knowledge About Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student

Major Adviser:  Dr. Gilbert Naizer

Graduate Council Representative:   Dr. Ken Alford

Tues., May 11, 2:00 pm, EDN 113E, Daniel Chad Crawford, Proposal Defense

Perceptions and Usage of Local Policy Exemption by Texas Public School Districts Allowing Less-Than-Annual Appraisals in Place of the Professional Development Appraisal System

Major Adviser:  Dr. Jane MacDonald

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Haydn Fox

Wed., May 12, 11:00 am, EDS 101/ MPLX 135, Kishawna Wiggins, Proposal Defense

Effective Support for Teachers: The Impact of a Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program in a Small Urban School District

Major Adviser:  Dr. Jennifer Sennette

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Jennifer Schroeder

Wed., May 12, 11:00 am, EDN 113, Tampa J. Clark, Proposal Defense

A Comparison of Retention Rates Among America 2-Year Institutions of Higher Education

Major Adviser:  Dr. L. Rusty Waller

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Yvonne Villanueva Russell

Thurs., May 13, 10:00 am, EDN 108, David Barrett, Proposal Defense

Using Chess to Improve Math Achievement for Students Who Receive Special Education Services

Major Adviser:  Dr. Wade Fish

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Chris Green

Thurs., May 13, 2:00 pm, EDN 108, Patricia Adams DeJean, Proposal Defense

Secondary School Mathematic Teaching, 1980-2009: Objective as Stated in Periodical Literature

Major Adviser:  Dr. William Ogden

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Jay Leist

Fri., May 14, 10:00 am, EDN 113E, Shahab Dean Aslinia, Proposal Defense

A Cross-Cultural Exploration of the Relationship Between Perceptions of Gender Roles, Sex Roles, and Beliefs and Perceptions of Satisfaction in Traditional Marital Relationships

Major Adviser:  Dr. Amir Abbassi

Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Carole Walker