We RockCOMMENCEMENTOctober 20, 2018

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COMMENCEMENT – OCTOBER 20, 2018

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AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE … Education has always been a passion for me. What is most rewarding is helping others to realize their dreams by setting and reaching goals. Earning an advanced degree takes a tremendous amount of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice. On this day, it is my pleasure to participate in this celebration of incredible accomplishments.

When we reflect on our lives, we realize there are so few days we can really look back on and remember with excitement. This day is certainly one that will never be forgotten. I realize how far away that finish line seemed over the duration of your program, but you made it. Celebrate with exuberance!

It is important to remember all of the friends, colleagues, and family members who supported our graduates throughout this journey. It is also an honor to recognize our talented faculty and staff who helped our graduates realize their potential.

I am proud to represent University of the Rockies as the President, and I wish all of you the very best.

YOU MADE IT!

DAWN IWAMOTO, EdD

“EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON, WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.” – NELSON MANDELA

DAWN IWAMOTO, EdD

President & CEO

President’s Message

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Provost’s Message

Congratulations, University of the Rockies Class of 2018!

Your commencement marks an important point in each of your personal journeys: the successful completion of the graduate degree you each have been pursuing!

As we gather to celebrate your achievement, I wish to acknowledge your hard work, perseverance, and insight. You made remarkable academic strides while also contributing to the community that comprises University of the Rockies.

Please join me in reflecting appreciatively upon the support you have received from friends, colleagues, family, and faculty. In turn, you are creating high expectations for others with your academic achievement.

Also, I proudly welcome you to the ranks of University of the Rockies Alumni. You Rock! Together with so many others across the nation, you will be making a positive difference in the communities you serve. Accordingly, I look forward to learning about your continued success.

Enjoy your commencement! Go forward proudly. Celebrate. You have earned it. And, know that it is your hard work and success which allows us to exclaim boldly, “University of the Rockies, We Rock!”

JEREMY MORELAND, PhD

“EVERYDAY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE THE GREATEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE.” – LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA

JEREMY MORELAND, PhD

Provost & Chief Academic Officer

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A LASTING LEGACYIn 1918 a train station was built to help move people … from point A to point B … from one stage of their lives to another. For 54 years, it was an active passenger depot for travelers on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railway.

That railway station became the first home to University of the Rockies and to Rockies Counseling Center.

Much has changed, including where University of the Rockies calls home. But, you might say that it’s still a station of movement.

Our students are gaining the strength and education they need to advance their lives.

HOW DID WE ARRIVE HERE?In 1998 Chapman University closed its doors in Colorado Springs. Its faculty members found a window of opportunity.

A handful of professors formed a new school so students could complete their graduate education.

“We weren’t done teaching,” recalls Dr. Sue Cooper, one of the founding members and senior vice president emeriti. “We met at a little Italian restaurant, and we decided that we were willing to do the work and to put our money and our time into this venture. It was for our students. They were too important, so we couldn’t fail.”

“LOGIC WILL GET YOU FROM A TO Z; IMAGINATION WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE.” – ALBERT EINSTEIN

In 1999, with 13 original students, the Colorado School of Professional Psychology (COSPP) was born.

Dr. Emory Cowan leased a building on Pikes Peak Avenue to house the school and its three original classrooms. Faculty members continued to teach – and to do everything else required to run the school. “We did everything. Even the cleaning,” says Dr. Lorri White, former Director of Clinical Training and professor emerita.

Faculty members served dual roles as deans and administrators. In addition to teaching, they established the class schedule, wrote handbooks and the catalog, and pursued accreditation. Initial accreditation was granted by the Higher Learning Commission in 2003.

Resources became tight, and it was unclear as to whether the school could continue. The financial strain led to an opportunity. In 2007, Bridgepoint Education purchased COSPP and the name was changed to University of the Rockies. “The acquisition was pivotal for us to be able to continue. It also made us bigger and better than we could have imagined,” said White.

With support from Bridgepoint, University of the Rockies began offering courses online in 2008. Select programs and specializations were made available online to help serve even more individuals seeking higher education. The first online students to graduate walked in the 2010 commencement exercises.

In 2011, the University experienced meaningful expansion. The University also added three new programs to its School of Organizational Leadership, where students are trained to apply the principles of psychology in business fields. Also in 2011, the University celebrated students with military experience during the first SALUTE National Honor Society induction ceremony. The University also inducted its first Golden Key International Honour Society members that year.

In 2012, University of the Rockies relocated to Denver, CO followed by successful reaffirmation of accreditation from HLC in 2014. Today, University of the Rockies offers graduate degrees that prepare people to be leaders and collaborators in their communities, businesses, and relationships.

In 2015, the University revised the In-Residence Workshops, decoupling the curriculum from the program coursework. The learning outcomes were revised to align with the research learning outcomes that support the development of the dissertation. In 2016, the University launched its first Virtual In-Residence Workshop. This allowed students from all over the world to connect on a virtual platform. In 2017, the University launched the Applied Doctoral Project (ADP) as an applied alternative to research Dissertations for practitioner students. This ADP enables students to approach their final project from a practitioner’s perspective. By the end of 2018, University of the Rockies is planning to merge with sister institution, Ashford University.

– Dr. Bob Edelbrock, Vice President Emeritus

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD CAN BE DONE, IF AND WHEN YOU DECIDE TO MAKE IT YOUR LIFE’S WORK.

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History

TIMELINE

2000 – The first students of the Colorado School of Professional Psychology began in January.

1998 – Chapman University suddenly ceased operations in Colorado Springs.

2011 –University of the

Rockies inducted its inaugural

members to the Golden Key

International Honour Society

and to SALUTE National

Honor Society.

2008 – Select programs and specializations were made available online to help serve a wider audience of individuals seeking higher education.

2012 – Rockies Research Center launched as an online community and resource center designed to support quality, scholarly research.

2013 – The University added 3 new programs, including 2 additional PhD offerings.

2011– The University expanded its educational offerings by adding three new degree programs; Masters of Arts in Human Services, Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership, and its first PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership.

2003 – HLC Accreditation

1999 – Colorado School of Professional Psychology (COSPP) was founded by faculty members who were committed to training Colorado Springs’ next mental health care providers.

2007 – Bridgepoint Education acquired COSPP and changed the name to University of the Rockies.

2004 – COSPP celebrated its first commencement ceremonies, graduating three of its doctorate students.

2010 – The first online students graduated, earning master’s degrees in Psychology.

2013 – The first classes were held at the Denver Campus.

2012 – University of the Rockies relocated to Denver, Colorado.

2015 – First students from the Denver Campus graduate, earning master’s degrees.

2017 – The University launched the Applied Doctoral Project (ADP) as an applied alternative to research Dissertations for practitioner students. This ADP enables students to approach their final project from a practitioner’s perspective.

2014 – HLC granted the University successful reaffirmation of accreditation.

2016 – The University combined its three schools into one to streamline the student experience and enhance academic quality.

2018 – The University celebrates 20 years. By the end of 2018, University of the Rockies plans to complete a merger with its sister institution, Ashford University.

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“PEOPLE SOMETIMES ATTRIBUTE MY SUCCESS TO MY GENIUS; ALL THE GENIUS I KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IS HARD WORK.” – ALEXANDER HAMILTON

FROM FOUNDERSI imagined that we’d build a small, quality PsyD program. I wanted it to be accessible. We created the weekend classes to make the program available to those who might drive here for weekend in-residence classes.

– Dr. Sue Cooper, founding faculty member, first Dean of Faculty, and senior vice president emeriti

We can do things that other clinics and other programs dream about. We’re able to train better psychologists. It’s over the edge of what I could have imagined.

– Dr. Lorri White, founding faculty member and former Director of Clinical Training

FROM ALUMNII am so excited to be completing a lifelong goal by receiving my master’s degree! I’m even more excited about the new job I’ll be starting in a few weeks applying the knowledge I gained from my degree!

– Richard Rock, 2015, Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership

For me, this wasn’t just a degree. It was a stepping stone to bigger and better things. My journey did not stop at earning my degree. For me, that is where it began.

– April Matteson, 2017, Master of Arts in Psychology, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Specialization

There are few doctorate-level, licensed psychologists near my home in Guatemala. I received a great education and so now people look for me and seek my expertise. I have the opportunity to help influence and train students and to bring the supportive culture that I found at University of the Rockies to students in Guatemala.

– Dr. Anna Alcahe, 2009, PsyD, Clinical Specialization

I pursued a doctorate degree because I decided to accomplish everything that I told myself I could not do. Throughout the process, there were many times when I felt that I made a mistake. But, right when I would begin to doubt myself one of my Professors or my Dissertation Chair would encourage me and enable me to believe in myself again. As a result, I am now Dr. Keynon Washington. I truly could not have succeeded without their support.

-Dr. Keynon Washington, 2016, PsyD, Executive Coaching Specialization

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President’s Message

THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU DO TODAY.  Additionally, we wish you the best on your future endeavors, whether that involves post degree internship hours, furthering your education, or planning and implementing yet another goal.

As an alumnus of University of the Rockies, you are an important part of the Rockies family. You have started your legacy, and you have the opportunity to continue making strides through continued association with the University.

Stay connected with other alumni, students, faculty, and staff, and keep up with exciting changes at University of the Rockies through our social media resources and the events that we host to promote alumni interaction, networking, professional growth, and success.

Thanks for being part of the Rockies family!

Student Affairs and Alumni Services

CONGRATULATIONS! WE ARE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. AS YOU CONTINUE TO LIVE YOUR LEGACY, WE WELCOME YOU AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

“CARVE YOUR NAME ON HEARTS, NOT TOMBSTONES. A LEGACY IS ETCHED INTO THE MINDS OF OTHERS AND THE STORIES THEY SHARE ABOUT YOU.” – SHANNON L. ALDER

– Mahatma Gandhi

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Integrity. Service. Excellence. Diversity. These values define University of the Rockies and our commitment to our community. From our beginnings in Colorado Springs with a free counseling center, to our current location in downtown Denver where we have been involved with a variety of charity groups, we are proud to be active members of the local community. As individual employees as well as the University as a whole, we are committed to making the world a better place and providing opportunities for all. Below are just some of the many projects of which we are honored to be associated:

• University employees donated boxes of clothing and money to the VOA Colorado Veteran’s Assistance Center

• University of the Rockies is a supporter of the American Red Cross, working to support individuals, families, and communities during disasters.

• University of the Rockies continues to be a School Partner with the Denver Public Schools Foundation, supporting elementary schools in the Denver area through literacy tutoring and financial support. In addition, University of the Rockies students and employees provided support to students and their families through volunteer activities including food drives, clothing drives, and school supply drives.

• University of the Rockies provides support to the Mile High United Way, VA Hospital, Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross, Denver Public Schools Foundation, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, and partners with other community members to support youth, education, and military. and other organizations that help our communities.

“THE CHOICES WE MAKE ABOUT THE LIVES WE LIVE DETERMINE THE KINDS OF LEGACIES WE LEAVE.” – TAVIS SMILEY

- Dr. Irene Stein, Dean - Doctoral Studies

THE CONFERRAL OF THE DEGREE IS NOT THE END, IT IS A MILESTONE IN THE LIFELONG PATH OF LEARNING AND CHANGE. 

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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

2018 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

DAISY PEREZ, Ph.D.

Daisy Perez is the Director of Mortgage Strategy at one of the largest community banks in Colorado. Daisy currently oversees the development and execution of the organization’s mortgage strategy including loan operations which supports more than 100 branches across Colorado, Arizona, and California. As a personal commitment to serve the underserved communities, Daisy has spearheaded several in-house initiatives to diversify home loan products by partnering with non-profit and for-profit organizations that aid in home ownership and down payment assistance for low income families, educators, and first responders.

Daisy serves as an advisor for The Mile High Community Loan Fund. She writes and speaks frequently in real estate and finance forums on the challenges of home ownership for low income families, government housing programs, and housing trends. Daisy lives in Aurora, Colorado with her husband and two kids. Her interests are running and reading.

SHELLY MATHEWIS, Ph.D.

Shelly L. Mathewis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Ashford University. Shelly is an Organizational Development and Leadership Doctoral Candidate at the University of the Rockies. She is currently employed as a human resource professional and an adjunct professor.

Shelly serves as a mentor for Guiding Light Mentoring where she helps youth achieve their full potential to live a successful and rewarding life. She serves as a mentor and volunteer for several non-profit organizations in her local community, where she provides training, development, and coaching for lower income adults with job interview and resume techniques. Shelly is a Board Officer for SW Productions, a non-profit organization designated to nurturing the talents of those interested in performing arts. She serves as a member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and serves on the Women of Color Caucus for NCADV.  

ProcessionalNational Anthem ................................................................................. String Quartet

Welcome ...................................................................................... Dr. Dawn Iwamoto President, University of the Rockies

Commencement Speakers ................................................................ Dr. Daisy Perez 2018 Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Shelly Mathewis 2018 Doctoral Graduate

Presentation of Degrees ..................................................................... Dr. Tami Beaty Dean of Master’s Programs

Dr. Irene Stein Dean of Doctoral Programs

Psychologists’ Pledge .......................................................................Dr. Marie Haney Director of Clinical Training

Closing Remarks .......................................................................Dr. Jeremy Moreland Provost, University of the RockiesRecessional Please remain seated until all of the graduates have left the room.

Reception

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COMMENCEMENT: THE CONFERRAL OF DEGREES … THE DAY OF CEREMONY … THE BEGINNINGOur commencement ceremony is a calling together of our new graduates, marking their

transition from students to the holders of a graduate degree. The ceremony consists of

several distinct events.

ENTRANCE

Members of the convocation march into the ceremony in the following order:

The President, the Provost, Board of Trustees, Academic Deans, Vice President, Faculty,

and then the candidates for graduation. When the members reach their places, they will

remain standing until the processional has concluded.

SPEAKERS

Graduates and guests will be welcomed by the president of the University.

The commencement speakers will then address the graduates.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Award winners will be publicly commended.

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES

The Board of Trustees confers the degrees of the University of the Rockies graduates.

Dawn Iwamoto, Ed.D. (President and CEO)

Carolyn L. Baker, MA (Chair)

Donald M. Bird, Ph.D.

Deborah G. Blue, Ph.D.

James Dickey, MSE

Rita A. Jordan, Ph.D.

Eric Lee, Ph.D.

Tom McCarty, MBA

David C. Paris, Ph.D.

Karen A. Smith, CPA, Ph.D.

A CEREMONY FULL OF TRADITION

AWARDING OF DEGREES

Master’s candidates for graduation will cross the stage as their name is called and accept

their diploma sleeve from one of the University leaders.

Candidates for doctoral degrees are “hooded” by their dissertation chair or a lead faculty

member. As the candidate’s name is called, the candidate will move to the center of the

stage and kneel. A hood is placed over the candidate’s head. Afterward, the candidate will

be congratulated by the president and will receive their diploma sleeve.

The Dean will ask the Doctor of Psychology candidates to recite the Psychologists’ pledge.

CLOSING REMARKS

The provost will conclude the ceremony and will invite the graduates and their guests to

join the faculty in the reception area.

RECESSIONAL

Members of the convocation exit the ceremony in the same order as they entered.

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ACADEMIC DRESS

ACADEMIC COSTUME LENDS AN ELEMENT OF PAGEANTRY TO THE PROCEEDINGS. AT UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC COSTUME IS ADOPTED FOR THE OCCASION:

GOWNS

The traditional gown resembles a long cape. The length and cut of the sleeve indicates a person’s level of study. In our ceremony, you will notice long sleeves with a semi-circular cut at the bottom to indicate master’s degrees and round open sleeves for the doctoral degrees.

The material is black or silk for master’s and doctoral degrees. The doctor’s gown may have a border down the front on either side. The color is distinctive of the character of the degree.

• Master of Business Administration - Drab

• Master of Science - Gold

• Doctor of Education - Light Blue

• Doctor of Philosophy - Dark Blue

• Doctor of Psychology - Gold

CORDS

An Honor Cord is a token consisting of twisted cords with tassels on either end awarded to members of honor societies or for various academic and non-academic achievements, awards, or honors. Usually, cords come in pairs with a knot in the middle to hold them together.

Golden Key International Society members’ robes are embellished with blue and gold cords. SALUTE National Honor Society members’ robes are embellished with red, white and royal blue cords.

MORTAR BOARDS AND TAMS

The academic cap also called a mortar board-because of its resemblance in shape to the device utilized by masons to hold mortar-was reputed to have originated from a biretta worn by scholarly clergies, which was used to signify their superiority and intelligence.

The other hat that you will see in our ceremony is called the tam. it is traditionally worn by those who have been conferred a doctorate degree. At University of the Rockies, our faculty have indicated that the tam would be worn by those that have entered the academic field.

HOODS

The coloring and size of the hoods represents the type and subject of the degree earned, as well as the institution from which it was awarded.

• The interior lining, generally satin, displays the colors of the institution from which the wearer received the degree.

• The outer edge of the cowl (the portion one would put over one’s head if wearing it as an actual hood) is trimmed in velvet. The color of the velvet hood trimming is distinctive of the academic field.

• The length of the hood will vary with the level of academic achievement as well. Only the doctoral hood will have “panels” at the sides of the hood that lie cape-like across the back.

Among our graduates and our faculty and staff, you may commonly see the following distinctive colors lining the hoods and trim:

• Master of Arts in Counseling - Light Blue

• Master of Arts in Education - Light Blue

• Master of Arts in Human Development - Citron

• Master of Arts in Human Services - Citron

• Master of Arts in International Leadership - Drab

• Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership - Drab

• Master of Arts in Psychology - Gold

• Master of Arts in Public Sociology - White

President’s Message Academic Dress

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“OPPORTUNITIES DON’T OFTEN COME ALONG. SO, WHEN THEY DO, YOU HAVE TO GRAB THEM.” – AUDREY HEPBURN

ANNUAL AWARDSWith great pride, we introduce our annual award winners.

• Presidential Diversity Scholarship: Karen Kammerer

• Excellence in Psychology Founders Scholarship: Larry Wolverton

• Excellence in Social, Human, and Educational Development Scholarship: Theresa Moore

• Outstanding Dissertation 2018- Quantitative: Matthew Douglas VanDerMeulen

• Outstanding Dissertation 2018- Qualitative (Phenomenological): Jennifer S. Meyers

• Outstanding Dissertation 2018- Mixed Methods: Gary Ricardo Clayton

• Honorable Mention 2018 - Applied Doctoral Project (Systemic Literature Review): Melisa R. Obert

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Candidates for the Master of Arts in CounselingCLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SPECIALIZATION

Cassandra C. Williams ...................................................................................Newburg, MD

Candidates for the Master of Arts in EducationSTANDARD EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION

Cameron Jamal Blanchard .............................................................................. Lafayette, LA

Ashley Cole ......................................................................................................... Mentor, OH

Miranda V. Flintoft ........................................................................................Cleveland, TN

Brian Patrick Flintoft ............................................................................................Belmar, NJ

Tammy Geane Gray ............................................................................................Denver, CO

Laurel B. Harris ....................................................................................................Minot, ND

Kevin Daniel Kuznia ............................................................................... Grundy Center, IA

Lisa Marie Kwiatkowski ......................................................................................Chicago, IL

Steven Lustig .......................................................................................................Denver, CO

Tiffany McClure .................................................................................. Mountain Home, ID

Romona L. Montgomery ................................................................................Las Vegas, NV

Meghan Patricia Murphy ...................................................................................Ellenton, FL

Kimberly D. Olson ........................................................................... Huntington Beach, CA

Winston S. Prescott ..............................................................................................Tampa, FL

Christin Smith .................................................................................................. Littleton, CO

Melanie E. Tolson ................................................................................................Denver, CO

Mark Lennon Vaughn ..................................................................................... Brooklyn, NY

Briana B. Williams ......................................................................................... Thornton, CO

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT SPECIALIZATION

Hannah Glennon .................................................................................................Denver, CO

Ankoor N. Master .................................................................................................Dallas, TX

Kimberly R. Young.............................................................................................. Pueblo, CO

DISTANCE LEARNING SPECIALIZATION

Philip Anthony Payne ........................................................................................Chrisney, IN

Jacqueline Fay Sewell ...........................................................................................Denver, CO

Candidates for Master of Arts in Human DevelopmentSTANDARD HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION

Kareem R. Stewart .............................................................................Colorado Springs, CO

Melissa Ann Tolbert ............................................................................................. Poway, CA

Latarsha N. Vann ................................................................................... Newport News, VA

David Weinberg ...................................................................................................Denver, CO

ADULT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION

Gabriel Eugenio Nicdao .............................................................................. Chula Vista, CA

GERONTOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Sharon Francine Cameron ..................................................................................Seattle, WA

Beverly Lewis Kokoue ................................................................................San Antonio, TX

Emily Marie Nunez ................................................................................... Casa Grande, AZ

Franklin V. Osgood .......................................................................................Anchorage, AK

Dylan Russ ........................................................................................................... Warren, PA

Marlene Vargas ....................................................................................................Reseda, CA

Joey Nicole Harris Warren ..........................................................................Waynesboro, VA

Candidates for Master of Arts in Human ServicesHUMAN SERVICES STANDARD SPECIALIZATION

Keina Marshean Coleman ...................................................................................Carson, CA

Amber Elaine Gottschalk ....................................................................................Denver, CO

Manuela Carmen Guzman...............................................................................Avondale, AZ

Shannel Hogue .........................................................................................Poughkeepsie, NY

Tawanda Latrice Howard ................................................................................Memphis, TN

Gordon Edward Jablonski ................................................................... University Place, WA

Carla Rene’ Jefferson .....................................................................................Milwaukee, WI

AmberRose S. Linton ..........................................................................................Denver, CO

Heidi J. Pertell ..................................................................................................... Danville, IL

Marion Katherine Scaggs .....................................................................................Tampa, FL

Diondra Thurmon ...........................................................................................Riverdale, GA

Sandra L. Walker ............................................................................................Lakewood, CA

MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION

Starika Anthony ......................................................................................Bowling Green, KY

Eric James Butler II ......................................................................................... Palmdale, CA

Dansela Caushi-Diaz ................................................................................... Philadelphia, PA

Brogan Galariada ......................................................................................... Richmond, MO

Tameka L. Hawkins ...............................................................................................Elgin, OK

Reginald Anthony Hill ................................................................................ Springfield, MO

Cynthia A. Hudson ............................................................................................ Buckeye, AZ

Levena Joann Offer..............................................................................................Denver, CO

Sonia Orosco.................................................................................................North Hills, CA

Carolyn Postell .................................................................................................. Lithonia, GA

Christina M. Wentworth .................................................................................... Oneida, NY

NOT-FOR-PROFIT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

Nathelda Gracemaria Baham ...................................................................... Convington, LA

Isabella D. Cledoe-Effon ..............................................................................Fayetteville, NC

Machele Harris ...............................................................................................Santa Ana, CA

Jewond W. Moffitt ........................................................................................ Indianapolis, IN

Teresa Simmons-Ross ......................................................................................Anniston, AL

Kayla Ashton Warrens .................................................................................... Edgewater, FL

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Organizational Development & Leadership

STANDARD ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION

Fuad Jumaa Yousuf Abdel Razzaq ............................................................................. Kuwait

Arianna D. Foulks ...............................................................................................Chicago, IL

Kevin R. Martinez ......................................................................................... Cheyenne, WY

CORPORATE TRAINING AND E-LEARNING SPECIALIZATION

Linda C. Galow ................................................................................................. Cypress, TX

Amy Jean Johnston ............................................................................................ Phoenix, AZ

Sophie Koester .................................................................................................... La Jolla, CA

Katherine Murphy ...............................................................................................Denver, CO

Sehrish Tejani .................................................................................................San Diego, CA

David L. Walker ...................................................................................................Shelby, NC

Maja Zelihic .................................................................................................. Jacksonville, FL

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

Sarah Beals ....................................................................................Cranberry Township, PA

Justin Avery Chandler .....................................................................................Starkville, MS

Matthew Metzler ............................................................................................ Thornton, CO

Bridgette Leigh Stage ..................................................................................Las Cruces, NM

Karl R. Wing .................................................................................................Anchorage, AK

Tracie Lynn Wylie ..........................................................................................Midlothian, IL

ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY SPECIALIZATION

Kassandra Leigh Johnson ...............................................................................Maquoketa, IA

Joseph Daniel Rouse ............................................................................................Denver, CO

RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

Sean Patrick Conroy .......................................................................................San Diego, CA

SPORT, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

Dawn Classi Anderson ..................................................................................Cedaredge, CO

Scottie Payne .......................................................................................................Chicago, IL

SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Cynthia Perez .................................................................................................. Brooklyn, NY

Paul Watson ....................................................................................................San Diego, CA

Rhea Zwiebach .........................................................................................................Vail, CO

Candidates for Master of Arts in PsychologyBUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Danielle Marie Caskey ................................................................................Fort Collins, CO

Amanda Marie Garcia ..................................................................................... Modesto, CA

Scott Byron Lorenze ...................................................................................... Pittsburgh, PA

CAREER MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING SPECIALIZATION

Breanne Marie DeWolf ................................................................................... Pawtucket, RI

Shedricka A. Burton-Douglas ...........................................................................Augusta, GA

Katie Lynn Foster ................................................................................. Thousand Oaks, CA

Yvette Ann Lunday .............................................................................................Denver, CO

Tiara Nicole Reed ........................................................................................Woodbridge, VA

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Raquel Silva ...................................................................................................... La Mesa, CA

Kelsey Faith Washburn ................................................................................Owensboro, KY

Anna Yemets ............................................................................................................Boise, ID

CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES SPECIALIZATION

Sarah Aldridge ......................................................................................................Forks, WA

Janet Anderson ....................................................................................................Chicago, IL

Jacqueline Michelle Andrews .............................................................................Denver, CO

Sarah Anne Barnes ............................................................................................ Alturas, CA

Boris Trent Bartley II ....................................................................................Shreveport, LA

Waldinda Hope Belt ...........................................................................................Stafford, VA

Carroll L. Canfield ............................................................................................Warren, OH

Jessica Feicht .....................................................................................................Brighton, TN

Rene F. Garcia .................................................................................................... Snyder, TX

Brenna Ann Hanley ...................................................................... Nah’Ah’Tee Canyon, AZ

Shonderi Chevelle Hines ..........................................................................Grand Rapids, MI

Heather Suzanné Ivey .....................................................................................Keithville, LA

Colleen McCoy-Jones ......................................................................................... Spring, TX

Shauna Patricia LaBounty ....................................................................................Poplar, WI

Tammy Jo Lilly ..................................................................................................Dayton, OH

Molly Danielle Mahoney ........................................................................ Leonardtown, MD

Gloria Danyale Manica ......................................................................................Denver, CO

Darcy Danielle Meadows .............................................................................Tuscaloosa, AL

Raye L. Muñoz ................................................................................................Trinidad, CO

Brianna Parsons ............................................................................................. Massillon, OH

Jamie Renee Phillips ...............................................................................................Bray, OK

Amanda Elsbeth Sanders ................................................................................. Prescott, AZ

Amie Long ............................................................................................... St. Petersburg, FL

Francesca Marie Suarez ................................................................................Oceanside, CA

Mechelle Purkey-Sutton ............................................................................... Bear Creek, PA

Lenora Sharon Todd ...........................................................................................Denver, CO

Nicole Monica West .............................................................................................Wayne, MI

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SPECIALIZATION

General Irvin Barrett II ................................................................................ Greenville, NC

Isabelle Marie Fellay ...........................................................................................Denver, CO

Jayleen Hackmann ................................................................................................Yuma, AZ

James Charles King ...........................................................................................Warwick, RI

Kristine de la Cruz Sim .................................................................................San Diego, CA

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Paula J. Pichardo Ruiz ......................................................................................Hartford, CT

Samantha Augustinski .........................................................................................Pittson, PA

Rebekah J. Boardman .........................................................................................Abilene, TX

Christopher N. Gaydosh ............................................................................Wilkes-Barre, PA

Rausell Dion Harvey Sr. .............................................................................. Indianapolis, IN

Marleen Hurtado .........................................................................................Los Angeles, CA

Nadia Marie Juvera .............................................................................Colorado Springs, CO

Meagan Myers ......................................................................................................Malaga, NJ

Kenneth Erwin Peters .......................................................................................Glenview, IL

Janine Pfefferle ............................................................................................Westminster, CO

Judith Santana-Gray .....................................................................................Newburgh, NY

Stacy Shewmake ............................................................................................. Braidwood, IL

Kevin Patrick Smith ............................................................................................. Arden, NC

Janice Sparks ......................................................................................................Camden, AR

Ashley Jan Uribe ............................................................................................Clarksville, TN

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Nelson D. Brown Jr . .......................................................................................Cleveland, OH

Dawnelle N. Bucceri .....................................................................................New Castle, PA

Corrina L. Denham ..................................................................................... Englewood, CO

Lynn Marie Dubios ................................................................................................Boise, ID

Ryan John Goffredi ............................................................................................Denver, CO

Larry Brandonn Love .........................................................................................Denver, CO

Tracy Nicole Miller ........................................................................................ Pasadena, CA

Martin M. Riddles .............................................................................................Lilburn, GA

Jody K. Lehmann-Smith ........................................................................ Kearneysville, WV

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL SPECIALIZATION

Raisa Maxine Antig Buenaventura .............................................................. Wentzville, MO

Keely Kay Carter ............................................................................................Kirksville, MO

Kale Oliver Conley ...................................................................................San Anotonio, TX

MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIZATION

Gloria Jean Armstrong ......................................................................................... Bronx, NY

Rachael Jean Banks ........................................................................................Milwaukee, WI

Vernell Bell ..................................................................................................Washington, DC

Douglas Corriher Blowe ..............................................................................Mooresville, NC

Tina Angel Britton ...........................................................................................Post Falls, ID

Mary R. Browder ............................................................................................. Houston, TX

Betty Jo Carroll .............................................................................................Fort Smith, AR

Stacy O’Neal Carter ........................................................................................... Sumter, SC

Charles E. Chapman ....................................................................................... Anderson, SC

Carol Sharice Cuthrell ................................................................................Greensboro, NC

Jenee Latrice Fluker ............................................................................. San Bernandino, CA

Stephanie Jill Green ...................................................................................................Volo, IL

Chanda Lee .........................................................................................................Tupelo, MS

Paige Kramer-Vesley ..............................................................................Corpus Christi, TX

Kelma Lee .................................................................................................... Kaunakakai, HI

Darlene Mamon ...................................................................................................Denver, CO

David Nathan Meadows ...........................................................................................Roy, UT

Madonna Melki ..............................................................................................Providence, RI

Jennifer Ann Netherton .................................................................................... Littleton, CO

Sonya Keon Smith .................................................................................Mount Clemens, MI

Isaac D. Spafford ...........................................................................................Las Vegas, NV

Nicole M. Spann ................................................................................................. Sumter, SC

Tammy L. Taylor ................................................................................................. Bailey, CO

Linda Chayil Thomas ................................................................................Birmingham, AL

Annie R. Travers ............................................................................................ Litchfield, ME

NOT-FOR-PROFIT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

Tanya M. Alexander .......................................................................................Rice Lake, WI

Vanetta L. Hannah ..................................................................................... Sacramento, CA

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP SPECIALIZATION

Tanya Janae Gulde ..............................................................................................Denver, CO

Liliana Isabel Harris ......................................................................................... Billings, MT

Sheila James Pleasant ......................................................................................... Atlanta, GA

Patrick James Sullivan .................................................................................. Marksville, LA

Tami Lynne Trim ..............................................................................................Dayton, OH

SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Keyonna Nadine Brice ..................................................................................Las Vegas, NV

Andrea Carvalho Dias ............................................................................................Kihei, HI

Emmanuel Gardea ............................................................................................. El Paso, TX

Richard J. Gilbert .............................................................................................Red Bluff, Ca

Olivia J. Hall .................................................................................................. Southaven, MS

Edna Cristina Martinez ..............................................................................Brownsville, TX

Alex Moore ................................................................................................. Calumet City, IL

Kaylyn Grace Nowack ................................................................................. Owensville, MO

Jose Pablo .......................................................................................Manta, Manabi, Ecuador

Brittany Michelle Phillips................................................................................Sheridan, WY

J.P. Quinn............................................................................................................. Bristol, TN

Regina R. Riddley-Ayala .............................................................................Hot Springs, AR

Peyton Riedel ...................................................................................................... Wichita, KS

Alissa Kristyne Russell ..................................................................................... Portland, OR

Brian Gerald Rutz .........................................................................................Milwaukee, WI

Bree Anne Tippit ................................................................................Colorado Springs, CO

Nicole M. Vandehurst .......................................................................South Lake Tahoe, CA

Errol L. Wilson ...............................................................................................La Quinta, CA

Vladimir Zaninovic ............................................................................................. Colton, CA

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Public Sociology

STANDARD PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Quinn Entwistle .............................................................................................Dansville, NY

Monica F. Franklin ......................................................................................... Brooklyn, NY

Lyndsey A. Lifer ....................................................................................Richmond Hill, GA

Maxim Torres ..................................................................................................Syracuse, NY

Kelly S. Vilches .............................................................................................Kissimmee, FL

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APPLIED SOCIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Deborah Annette Gaar-Davis ........................................................................ Mesquite, TX

Rebecca Suzanne Johnson ............................................................................. Springfield, IL

MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Vicki R. Webster .......................................................................................... Yazoo City, MS

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Dr. Kimberly Fonteix

Margaret Lacey Gaddis ............................................ Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Curriculum, Instruction, and AssessmentDissertation Title: Training Citizen Scientists for Data Reliability: A Multiple Case Study to Identify Themes in Current Training Initiatives

Dr. Melanie Shaw

Stephanie Marie Heald .........................................................Cobleskill, NYSpecialization: Curriculum, Instruction, and AssessmentDissertation Title: Exploring the Implementation of Synchronous Student Support Sessions and Student Retention in an Online Course

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership

Dr. Elizabeth Warren

Alicia Marie Fuller .............................................................Vine Grove, KYSpecialization: Standard PhDDissertation Title: Internet Addiction and Military Professionals’ Leadership Capabilities

Dr. Calvin Lathan

Kimberly A. Henry .......................................................... Lehigh Acres, FLSpecialization: Standard PhDDissertation Title: A Single Case Study to Investigate United States Female Officers Promotion Disparities

Dr. Scott Burrus

William Robert Hodde ...................................................... Dodge City, KSSpecialization: Standard PhDDissertation Title: Sexual Identity Management and the Workplace: A Delphi Study

Ravi Rajaratnam .................................................................. San Diego, CASpecialization: Standard PhDDissertation Title: Themes and Patterns Explored in the Decline of Student Engagement

Monica Strange .................................................................. Fayetteville, NCSpecialization: Risk ManagementDissertation Title: Variables Affecting Caregiver Stress in Rural North Carolina: A Quantitative Correlation Study

Dr. Dana Shelton

George Nnaemeka Okeahialam ............................................... Denver, COSpecialization: Standard PhDDissertation Title: The Impact of Leadership Practices on the Organizational Performance of Catholic Religious Institute

Cynthia Renee Guinn .............................................................. Phoenix, AZ Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dissertation Title: Exploring the Experiences of Females Teleworking Full-Time in a Healthcare Setting

Dr. Peggy Sundstrom

Daisy Perez ................................................................................ Denver, COSpecialization: Standard PhDDissertation Title: A Quantitative Correctional Study on the Relationship Between Mindset and Change Readiness Among Lending Professionals

Dr. David Bearden

Jason Brockman ................................................................... San Diego, CASpecialization: Corporate Training and E-LearningDissertation Title: The Lived Experiences of Students in the Online Classroom

Dr. Charles Dull

Shelly L. Mathewis .............................................................. Cincinnati, OHSpecialization: Corporate Training and E-LearningDissertation Title: E-learning as a Sole Learning Modality and Knowledge Retention in Adult Workers Over Age 40

Dr. Kathryn Kelly

Dan Joel Stoneman .............................................................. San Diego, CASpecialization: Corporate Training and E-LearningDissertation Title: Quantitative Inquiry into the Effectiveness of One-To-One Mobile Computer Access for Students

Dr. John Bryan

Kenneth L. Zimcosky ................................................ Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Risk ManagementDissertation Title: Part-Time Employment and Customer Service: The Relationship Between Part-Time Employment and CFFB Complaints

Dr. Frances Sirois

Michelle M. Brambila .................................................................Waldorf, MD Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dissertation Title: A Quantitative Study of the Personality Dimensions of Military Veteran and Non-Veteran Small Business Entrepreneurs

Dr. Valerie Myers

Tracy Shaw ................................................................................. Rozet, WY Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dissertation Title: Leadership: A Delphi Study

Dr. Elizabeth Thompson

Michael G. Westphal ..................................................... Colorado Springs, CO Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dissertation Title: The Promise of the Future: 3D Printing in Manufacturing

Candidates for the Doctor of Psychology

Dr. Dallas Stout

Kenneth MacFarland.................................................................. Parker, AZSpecialization: Criminology and Justice Studies Dissertation Title: Exploring Relationships Between Personal Values and Type of Felony Crime Committed

Dr. Allen Cornelius

Matthew Douglas VanDerMeulen ......................................... Marshall, MISpecialization: Clinical NeuropsychologyDissertation Title: Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Low Level Light (Laser) Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Nicole Melissa Hohl .................................................. Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Forensics and Correctional PsychologyDissertation Title: Medical Marijuana and Stigma: A Causal Comparative Quantitative Study

Jack R. Wells .............................................................. Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Clinical Specialization Dissertation Title: The Effectiveness of a Crisis Intervention Model on a University Campus: A Qualitative Case Study

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Dr. Amy Hakim

Bryan Thomas Aylward .......................................................Cincinnati, OH Specialization: Business Psychology Dissertation Title: An Analysis of Online Course Sizes As It Relates To Student Success and Faculty Performance Through Hierarchical Regression

Harold DeSantis Lewis Sr. ................................................ Greenwood, MSSpecialization: Organizational LeadershipDissertation Title: A Phenomenological Study of Religious Pastors at Risk for Burnout

Dr. Andrew Gillham

James Craig Stone ..................................................................... Seattle, WA Specialization: Sport and Performance Psychology Dissertation Title: Elite-Level Football Players Experience of Peak Performance

Dr. Birgit Fisher

Jayme Nicole Reese ............................................................. Brentwood, NYSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: How Employer Perceptions of Registered Sex Offenders Influences Hiring Decisions

Dr. Calvin Lathan

Sharon Merchant ................................................................... Syracuse, NY Specialization: Mental Health AdministrationDissertation Title: How Effective are Women’s Only and Mixed Gender Substance Abuse Treatment Programs at Providing Services to Women?

Dr. Colleen Lindecker

Constance Kim Jensen .............................................................Windsor, CASpecialization: Educational LeadershipDissertation Title: The Essence of Experiencing Gender Disparity by Women in Tech

Dr. D. L. Bearden

Darryl E. Elzie ...................................................................... Smithfield, VASpecialization: Mental Health AdministrationDissertation Title: Gaining Consensus on Effective Treatment Strategies for Substance Abuser Hoplessness to Reduce the Intensity and Frequency of Relapse

Dr. David Rentler

Alice L. Hougardy .............................................................. Miles City, MTSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Differences between Rapist and Non-Rapist Juvenile Offenders in Mental Health, Drug Use and Sexual Abuse

Dr. Deborah Simmons

Alesia Gayle Bishop-Davis ..................................................... Houston, TXSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: Leadership Consensus on Successful Obesity Prevention Programs in the Black Church: A Delphi Study

Rebecca Sumrell Farish ....................................................Washington, NCSpecialization: Mediation and Conflict ResolutionDissertation Title: At-Risk Male Alternative Public High School Students in North Carolina

Justin Paul Beaufort ................................................ North Charleston , SCSpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Exploring Potential Alternative Avenues and Interventions for Student Athletes from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds: An Intrinsic Case Study

Dr. Dennis Darlak

Lula J. Castleberry ............................................................ McCormick, SCSpecialization: Mediation and Conflict ResolutionDissertation Title: A Delphi Study Regarding Lack of Peer Motivation in the Workplace

Dr. Doug McCoy

Joseph H. Stahl .................................................................... Sicklerville, NJSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Probation Officers’ Perceptions of Factors that Increase and Decrease Drug Participant Success: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

Dr. Elizabeth Johnston

Scott Jones ................................................................................. Denver, COSpecialization: Organizational LeadershipDissertation Title: Workplace Violence Prevention: The Influence of Leadership

Dr. Elizabeth Thompson

Kenneth Ralph David Nurse .................................................... Denver, COSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Forensic Expert’s Best Practices in DNA Collection Analysis and Testimony: A Delphi Study

Daniel James Pueblos .......................................................... La Mirada, CASpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Perceptions of Mexican-American Parents on Sport Participation Among Their High School Aged Children

Dr. Ella Benson

Sharon Dehn ............................................................................. Chicago, ILSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: Living With Aging Baby Boomer Parents: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Millennial Caregiver Perspectives

Lauren Renee Shaw .................................................. Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: Seeds of Change: Urban Gardening and the Effects on Personal Health Decisions in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Dr. Erick Aguilar

Holly J. Girard ........................................................................ Titusville, FLSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Perceived Characteristics of Juvenile Mass Murderers by Parents of Teenagers in Titusville Florida

Katrina Centell Woods ........................................................ Hinesville, GASpecialization: Non-Profit ManagementDissertation Title: Post-Abortion Experiences of African American College Women: A Phenomenological Heuristic Study

Dr. Frances Sirois

Torrie L. Kalm ...................................................................... Aberdeen, NCSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: An Exploratory Inquiry of What Elements Retain Teachers in North Carolina

Dr. Gina Hernez-Broome

Arlene Martinez Meads ........................................................... Denver, COSpecialization: Executive CoachingDissertation Title: An Exploration of Leader Attitudes, Behaviors, and Perceptions Regarding Forgiveness in the Workplace

Mark Keeling Young ............................................................ Richmond, VASpecialization: Organizational LeadershipDissertation Title: Unethical Behaviors in the Commission Sales Work Environment: A Narrative Inquiry

Dr. Heather Frederick

Crystal Lynn Pugh .............................................................. San Diego, CASpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Use of Programs to Aid Homeless Veterans: An Exploratory Case Study

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Jennifer Christine Reinert ................................................ Crystal Lake, ILSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyApplied Doctoral Project Title: The Experiences of Physicians Who Implement a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet as a Treatment Modality for Chronic Disease

Melisa Rose Obert ..................................................................... Denver, COSpecialization: Clinical Specialization Dissertation Title: Improving Employment Among the Intellecturally and Developmentally Disabled: A Literature Review of Programs for Maladaptive Behaviors

Dr. Irene Stein

Amy E. Helfritz ................................................................ Rosemount, MNSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesApplied Doctoral Project Title: Potential Workplace Violence in Assumed Low-Risk Environments: Library Employee Perceptions and Safety Concerns

Dr. Jacqueline Julien

Elizabeth L. Brown .................................................................. Denver, COSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Developing a Subcomponent of Empthay in Juvenile Offenders

Raymond E. Greene-Joyner ............................................... Baltimore, MDSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Understanding the Perception of Professionals on the Needs of Previously Incarcerated Persons (PIPs) Males

Dr. Jilliam Skelton

John M. McGowan ................................................................... Batavia, NYSpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Experiential View of African-American Male Basketball Student-Athletes in Community College: A Phenomenological Study

Dr. Kenneth Sherman

Travis Coufal ......................................................................... Brainard, NESpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Inclusion of LGBTQ Student Athletes on NCAA Sport Teams: Perspectives from Student Athletes

Dr. Lani Robbins

Michael John Mulvany ...................................................... Castle Rock, COSpecialization: Organizational ConsultingDissertation Title: Adoption of Project Management Methodologies

Dr. Laura LaDue

Stephanie J. Hartberg .......................................................... Windom, MNSpecialization: Executive CoachingDissertation Title: Toward a Definition of Employee Engagement Among Frontline Retail Workers: A Grounded Theory Study

Dr. Mark Arcuri

Ellen M. Zimmer ............................................................. Spring Valley, WISpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: Trait forgiveness, propensity to trust, and leadership: Examining the relationships in qigong practitioners

Michelle Vela ............................................................................. Denver, COSpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Adults Perceptions on Perceived Obstacles Starting and Maintaining Exercise Programs

Dr. Nancy Bostain

Joseph Damian Agliotta ....................................................... Jonestown, PASpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Determining Consensus on Foundational Traits and Characteristics of Police Officers: Toward a Basis for Screening in Criteria

Barbara Lassiter ...................................................................Kissimmee, FLSpecialization: Executive CoachingDissertation Title: Workplace Intimate Partner Violence & Workplace Bullying: Best Practices for Early Bystander Intervention Training

Timothy Quinn Lord ......................................................West Lafayette, INSpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: A Consensual Determination of Fitness Measures and Recommendations for Individuals Over 60: A Delphi Study

Dr. Nicole Peak

Michelle A. Wickizer ................................................ Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Clinical NeuropsychologyDissertation Title: Incorporating HRV Biofeedback Techniques to Reduce Anger in Male Juvenile Offenders

Ashley B. Merritt ....................................................................Leawood, KSSpecialization: Clinical Specialization Dissertation Title: Fatherhood Program Evaluation: Acheiving and Sustaining Positive Change in Parental Attitudes

Dr. Patricia D’Urso

Oludele Charles Doherty ................................................... Chesterfield, VASpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Human Trafficking in Richmond, Virginia: An Explanatory Case Study

Robert D. Hughbank ............................................................... Pantego, TXSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Exploiting a Chink in the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s Armor: A Modified E-Delphi Study

Ademola Moses Oduyebo ......................................................... Denver, COSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Juvenile Recidivism in Washington, D.C.

Lissett Santiago ...........................................................................Passaic, NJSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: The Relationship between Incidence and Mortality of Prostate Cancer with... Specific Protective Factors

George N. Nformi .....................................................................Stafford, VASpecialization: Mediation and Conflict ResolutionDissertation Title: Understanding the Experiences of Nigerian Immigrants in the USA Impacted by Boko Haram Terrorist Activities

Dr. Peggy Sundstrom

Jennifer S. Myers ....................................................................... Odessa, TXSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Police Legitimacy and Use of Force in Post-Ferguson America: A Phenomenological Study of Police Experiences

Maryrose Blank .......................................................................... Rome, NYSpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Service Members’ Heart-Rate Variability and Cognitive Performance

Gary Ricardo Clayton ................................................................Dallas, TXSpecialization: Mediation and Conflict ResolutionDissertation Title: The Role of Experience in the Determination of Mediation Outcome: A Mixed Methods Study

Dr. Rebecca McGuire

MaryAnn McGaret .................................................................... Tampa, FLSpecialization: Organizational LeadershipDissertation Title: Embedding a High-Performance Team in a Perioperative Setting: A Delphi Study

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Dr. Robert Gregory

Sandra Menges Rebeor .......................................................... St. Johns, FLSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: The Relationship between Physical Activity and Autism Severity in Youth, Ages 6-17

Dr. Ronald Curtis

Cristabel Lee Ozburn ................................................................ Havre, MTSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: College Student Attitudes Toward Police

Dr. Scott Burrus

Saundra W. Rhode .....................................................................Bowie, MDSpecialization: Mediation and Conflict ResolutionDissertation Title: The Lived Experiences of Single African-American Custodial Fathers: A Phenomenological Study

Dr. Thomas McLaughlin

Reza Kashani ............................................................ Colorado Springs, COSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: The Needs of At-Risk Residents and the Design of Community Policing in Detroit

Dr. Timothy Emerick

Helenn M. McManaman ............................................................... Cary, ILSpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Why Women In Perú Stay In Violent Relationships: How Location Affects Reasons To Stay

Theresa Lynn Jenkins .................................................... Fountain Hills, AZSpecialization: Health and Wellness PsychologyDissertation Title: A Multiple Case Study Investigation of Health Self-Efficacy in Complicated Greif

Dr. Timothy Rice

Angel Lennice Brutus ............................................... Stone Mountain , GASpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Minority, Student, and Athlete: Multiracial Division I College Athletes’ Stereotype Threat Experiences

Karen-Sue Newby ....................................................................... Plano, TXSpecialization: Sport and Performance PsychologyDissertation Title: Study Into Factors Impacting Male Adolescent Drop Out from Figure Skating in the United States

Dr. Vincent Giordano

Rana M. Ellison ........................................................................ Detroit, MISpecialization: Criminology and Justice StudiesDissertation Title: Effective Football Coaching Behaviors Instilled to Motivate and Discipline Adolescents

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Mission

President’s Message

Alumni

MISSION AND VALUES

UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES GLOBALLY FOR DIVERSE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING PREPARATION FOR LIFE GOALS, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, SERVICE, AND DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP.

CORE VALUES

The University’s Core Values are Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Diversity.

Administrators, staff, faculty members, Board Members, and students must strive to

embody these Core Values in all their activities and dealings with individuals both inside

and outside the Rockies community.

• Integrity means University of the Rockies will model, both in attitude and in

behavior, a strong sense of “doing the right thing for the right reason.”

• Service means University of the Rockies will work to meet the learning demands

of the individual student through a quality program and a supportive learning

environment.

• Excellence means University of the Rockies will deliver its programs in such a

manner as to ensure academic rigor and relevance.

• Diversity means University of the Rockies encourages students of all cultures and

experiences to seek higher learning opportunities and learn from one another.

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As we come to the final University of the Rockies Commencement, it is the perfect time to reflect on the past twenty years. From the early days of the Colorado School of Professional Psychology in Colorado Springs to University of the Rockies in Denver today, our students, faculty, and staff have been dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Throughout the years we have grown, changed, expanded, and found new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. Rockies graduates and students are leading the way in businesses and communities as they tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.

LOOKING BACK AT 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

University of the Rockies’ core values are Service, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence. These values have provided a roadmap for programs and initiatives. They have guided the direction for the University and our faculty, students, and staff live them every day.

I am proud of all our graduates and the work they accomplished. The contributions made by faculty, staff, and graduates will be felt for many years to come. I am honored to have had a part in the twenty years of excellence we have shared.

Here’s to University of the Rockies!

DAWN IWAMOTO, EdD

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