Arkansas State University Commencement
Centennial Bank Stadium Saturday, December 19, 2020 • 1:00 p.m. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Arkansas State University — History and Overview...... 2
Arkansas State University — Mission, Core Values, and Vision...... 3
Ceremony Participants...... 4
The Program...... 5
Letter from the Alumni Association President ...... 7
Letter from the Governor...... 9
Candidates for Doctoral Degrees...... 11
College of Agriculture ...... 13
Neil Griffin College of Business...... 14
College of Education and Behavioral Science...... 16
College of Engineering and Computer Science ...... 23
College of Liberal Arts and Communication ...... 25
College of Nursing and Health Professions...... 28
College of Sciences and Mathematics ...... 31
University College...... 32
Master Theses...... 35
Honors Senior Theses ...... 37
Academic Apparel...... 38
The Medallion, The Mace, The Seal, Graduation with Academic Distinction/Honors...... 40
“The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.”
1 Arkansas State University History and Overview
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is a Carnegie Foundation R2 national doctoral-granting institution serving the upper Mississippi Delta region. It is the only comprehensive public university located in this area. Dedicated to teaching, research and service, the university provides students with the broad educational foundations that help develop critical thinking and analytical skills, decision-making capabilities, and com- munication skills.
This institution was founded in Jonesboro in 1909 by the Arkansas General Assembly as a regional agri- cultural training school. It began offering a two-year college program in 1918, then became "First District Agricultural and Mechanical College" in 1925. A four-year degree program was begun in 1930, then A & M College became "Arkansas State College" in 1933. The Arkansas Legislature elevated the college to university status and changed the name to Arkansas State University in 1967. Today, the institution has more than 90,000 alumni. A-State has received notable rankings in the past, moving into the "National Universities" category in U.S. News and World Report's annual "Best Colleges Rankings" in 2019 and leading the state of Arkansas in two important areas, "Best Undergraduate Teaching" and "Social Mobil- ity.” A-State also has been named Best in South by Princeton Review, military-friendly by Military Times, and a top online value by a wide range of internet rating groups.
A-State has extended its global reach with the only U.S.-style campus in Queretaro, Mexico, and is host to the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas, the New York Institute of Technology College of Os- teopathic Medicine. More information about A-State is available at its web site, AState.edu.
Degree Programs Master degree graduate programs were initiated in 1955, and Arkansas State began offering its first doc- toral degree, in educational leadership, in the fall of 1992. Additional doctoral programs are now offered in environmental science, heritage studies, molecular biosciences, nursing practice, occupational ther- apy, and physical therapy. Programs at the specialist, master, bachelor and associate degree levels are available through the various colleges which include Agriculture; Griffin Business; Education and Be- havioral Science; Engineering and Computer Science; Liberal Arts and Communication; Nursing and Health Professions; Sciences and Mathematics; and University College.
Accreditation Arkansas State University's commitment to excellence in higher education is demonstrated by its accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, as well as 28 specialized accrediting organizations. In addition, the university holds membership in numerous national organizations that support the highest educational standards.
The ASU System The ASU System includes campuses at Jonesboro (Craighead County), which offers degree programs through the doctoral level; Beebe (White County), Mountain Home (Baxter County), Newport (Jackson County), West Memphis (Crittenden County), and Malvern (Hot Spring County) where associate degree programs are offered; and at Heber Springs, Marked Tree and Searcy. Dr. Charles L. Welch is president of the Arkansas State Uni- versity System, which was created by Board of Trustees resolution, effective July 1, 2006. Arkansas State Uni- versity-Beebe became part of ASU in 1955. White River Vo-Tech at Newport became associated with ASU-Beebe in 1992; that campus is now Arkansas State University-Newport. The Mountain Home campus officially became ASU-Mountain Home on July 1, 1995. Delta Technical Institute at Marked Tree merged with ASU in 2001 and is now part of ASU-Newport. ASU-Heber Springs operates as a sister campus of ASU- Beebe. Foothills Technical Institute at Searcy was merged with ASU-Beebe on July 1, 2003, and is now ASU- Searcy, a technical institute of ASU-Beebe. Mid-South Community College in West Memphis became a member of the system in 2015 and changed its name to ASU Mid-South. College of the Ouachitas in Malvern joined the system in 2020 as ASU Three Rivers. Henderson State University will join the system in 2021.
A-State offers bachelor degree programs, master degree programs and upper level courses through degree centers at ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, and ASU Mid-South. The university also operates an instruc- tional site at Little Rock Air Force Base.
Enrollment Arkansas State University has grown significantly in recent decades. The Jonesboro campus enrollment in the fall of 1985 was 8,446; in the fall of 2018, it was 13,709. Home to the largest online program in the State of Arkansas, A-State also has the largest graduate enrollment mostly through 100 percent online programs.
2 Arkansas State University Mission, Core Values, and Vision
Mission Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives. (Arkansas State University = e3)
Core Values Arkansas State University values the following as central to our success: • Student-Centered: We are committed to education, inquiry and service in order to meet students’ changing needs. We foster lifelong learning, civic and social responsibility, leadership, and individual and career growth. • Learning-Centered: We nurture intellectual flexibility, knowledge and skills by integrat- ing teaching, research, assessment and learning to promote continuous improvement of our scholarly community. • Excellence: We pursue excellence within the campus community through opportunities for achievement in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity and service. • Diversity: We embrace diversity in all of its dimensions realizing that mutual respect for individuality and the inclusion of all are vital for both personal and institutional suc- cess. • Service: We support and recognize service at all levels of the university. We strive to contribute to the benefit of the university, the Delta, the state, the nation and the world. • Integrity: We hold high standards of character and integrity as the foundations upon which the University is built.
Vision Arkansas State University aspires to be an academic leader recognized for innovation and quality in teaching and learning, international standing in strategic research areas, and commitment to out- reach and service to the Delta and beyond.
3 CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Dr. Kelly Damphousse Dr. Alan Utter Chancellor Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Len Frey Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance & Dr. Erika Chudy Administration Vice Chancellor of Advancement
Dr. Lonnie Williams Dr. Bryan Terry Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Community Engagement Mr. Terry Mohajir Dr. Thilla Sivakumaran Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement & Outreach Dr. Bill Smith Dr. Martha Spack Chief Communications Officer Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs & Dean of Students
ACADEMIC COUNCIL Dr. Mickey Latour, Dean Dr. Melody Lo, Dean College of Agriculture Neil Griffin College of Business
Dr. Mary Jane Bradley, Dean Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Dean College of Education and Behavioral Science College of Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Carl Cates, Dean Dr. Susan Hanrahan, Dean College of Liberal Arts and Communication College of Nursing and Health Professions
Dr. Lynn Boyd, Dean Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch College of Sciences and Mathematics Graduate School Dean
Dr. Jill Simons, Dean University College
OTHER CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS Ms. Donna Caldwell Mr. Brandon Bradke President, Arkansas State Faculty Association Graduating Senior Mace Bearer
Ms. Jaime Harrell Interpreter
4 T H E P R O G R A M
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
*Processional: Pomp and Circumstance...... Edward Elgar
OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM *The Star Spangled Banner ...... Francis Scott Key
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS...... Dr. Kelly Damphousse Chancellor of the University
REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE GRADUATING CLASS...... Mr. Brandon Bradke Graduating Senior
PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES ...... Dr. Alan Utter Provost and Executive Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES ...... Dr. Kelly Damphousse
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STATE OF ARKANSAS ASA HUTCHINSON GOVERNOR
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CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES
Doctor of Education
Pamela Jean Shultz-Henderson S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., Lyon College DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: The Impact of School Resource Officers on the Education of Youth in Arkansas DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
Kathleen Foster House Ed.S., Arkansas State University M.A., National University B.A., Hendrix College DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: The Impact of Synthetic vs. Analytic Phonics on Students’ Reading Skills in an Independent School Setting: A Case Study DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
Donald Jacob Hutchinson S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University M.P.A., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: Job Satisfaction Levels Among Adjunct and Full-Time Faculty in Arkansas Community Colleges: A Comparative Analysis DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
Melissa Carol Jackson S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: A Comparative Analysis of Advisor and Advisee Perspectives of Advising Programs at Four-Year Public Universities in Arkansas DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
Sheena Tracienne Meadows S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University M.S.M.C., Arkansas State University B.A., University of Arkansas at Pine BlufF DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: The Writing Center Directors’ Management Characteristics and Perceived Writing Center Challenges at Public, Four-Year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
Nikesha Danielle Nesbitt S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University M.A., Arkansas State University B.A., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Amany Saleh DISSERTATION TITLE: Changing of the Guard: Exploring Adult Learners’ Experiences in Higher Education Online Degree Programs at Traditional Non-Profit Universities DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
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Vicki Kay Walker S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University M.P.A., Arkansas State University B.S., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Joseph Nichols DISSERTATION TITLE: Understanding the Reasons and Causes for Federal Student Loan Default Rates in Four-Year Private and Public Institutions of Higher Learning in Arkansas DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Educational Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy
Gary William Jones M.A., Arkansas State University M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S., Arkansas State University DISSERTATION ADVISOR: Dr. Michael Bowman DISSERTATION TITLE: The Story…Behind the Stories: KAIT/A-STATE News Film Collection—Crowdsourcing Vernacular Metadata DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT: Heritage Studies
12 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Science in Agriculture
Devon Reeves Austin Derek Alan Dittlinger Ashley Marie Aycock Akash Lal Amber Marie Booth Robert John Pate
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Applied Science
Leyman R. Barber Bruno Chinedu Nwisi Jeremy Andrew Boyett Johnny Dewayne Ramsey Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Garrett D. Akins Anna E. Miller Skyler Scott Boyle Fleta Mae Mooney Summa Cum Laude Colby Dean Mote William J. Byrd Zackary Keeton Murray Brent B. Carper Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Cora Elizabeth August Nichols Steven Kolby Crow Jackson F. Owens Landon James Davis Coltin Wade Powell Kiley E. Dement Noah H. Reed Cori Fernandez Corey Blake Rowe William David Fox Cara Maye Shaw Parker J. Gibson Erin E. Siems Ricki N. Gilbert Cannon T. Smith Aubrey Caroline Hargett Jacob Parker Smith Honors Program Lee Isaac Thomas Taylor Alexis Harris Lacy Mae Vanwinkle Olivia G. Kingston Cum Laude Lucas Spencer Martin Kade Nicklaus Weatherford Noah Christopher May Daniel M. Webb Patrick Joseph McClay Jr. Cum Laude Chase Ritchard McClelland Collin A. Whitlatch Mia Marie McKinney Jared Scott Wilson Magna Cum Laude Brady Hanner Wingo Noah Slade McMinn
13 NEIL GRIFFIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Accountancy
Stanley Whitfield Broadway Torianna M. Pate Teresa Jean Carr Ashlyn Lou Powell Madeline Avery Cole Austin James Shelton Kaitlyn Marie Gleason Benjamin James Tinsley Seanna L. Horn Jessica A. Walling Timi Lynn Killian William Marquis Watson III Cassidie B. Lowe
Master of Business Administration
Mariana Cisneros Weston Howard McDaniel Geethika Mounanka Doddipalli Mai Morioka Lok Bahadur Ghimire Peyton Newlon Jinda Hu Danielle Winans-Pruitt Chen Huang Peyton Haleyann Roe Stephen Ryan Hutchison Atin Suri Taeyoon Kim Rachel Elizabeth Washam
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Science
Essa Abdullah Alawadh Xiaoqing Dan De’Marcus Jayshawn Alexander Devin R. Dodd Alwleed Thwaini Almutairi Jared Seth Dubar Abdulaziz Saud S Alsharif Bailey Allyson Dunn O’Shayela Celeste Anderson Cum Laude Perry Colton Anderson Justin Alan Dutton Quinton Liam Andrus Taylor Ward Edmonds Kevin Scott Bailey Ziad Wissam El Khatib Eric T. Batton Brett Shelby Ellis Anna Kaitlin Black Destiny Leigh Ervin Kevin Alan Bortis Maria de la O Coloma Ada Evuy Asomo Jackson A. Braun Gunner Layne Faulkner Cum Laude John Andrew Finley Madison Breanne Brown Jessi Mae Fogus Huici Cai Cameron Michael Foster Jared Colby Carson Parker Andrew Fraiser Kyle L. Cheek Bret Michael Fuller Chandler James Coates Magna Cum Laude Shawanna L. Corks Melissa Clara Gallagher Ty Lewis Cornelius Cynthia Gledhill Green Shelby Layne Crosskno Felipe A. Guevara Cum Laude Breanna K. Hager
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Micaiah Daniel Hall Johnathan Mondragon Marquese D. Hampton Julio Roman Morazan Zachary C. Haney Wesley B. Moss Jordan Trace Harris Binh Phu Thanh Nguyen Preston Murray Hartley Cum Laude Karla O. Hazlewood Darbi Jenae Owen Sarah E. Helms Honors Program Cum Laude Noha Pandit James L. Henson Jr. Amanda Kay Patterson Noah S. Hickson Mauree Taylor Peppers Rui Higuchi Juan Francisco Ramirez Quynh Ngoc Ho Kenneth Gordon Ray Cum Laude Sharon Nicole Rucker Yingqi Huang Christopher K. Salehi Andrew Masahiro Ino John Paul Savage Darius D. Irby Reta D. Shelton Katelyn Cole Jackson Reagan L. Shrable Lezley D. Jones Jacob D. Smith Akari Kumagai Paulina Sobolewska Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Benjamin Allan Landers Emily M. Southern Quinton A. Ledbetter Lauryn Paige Spinnato Clayton Drake Lenderman Mary Sue Stracener Kodi D. Lewis Jonathan D. Strasser Wei Li Sarah Cassidy Sutton Yongxin Li Yunqian Wang Nicholas James Lukas Alicia B. Warner Xinyue Ma Cum Laude/Honors Program Chandler Reece Martin Nicholas James Welch Donald L. Martin Kolton Keith Wheaton Sidney Faith Marx Conner A. White Isaac Silverrhorne Masters Jacob W. White Chancey S. Townsend-Mcbride Lance Austin Womack Kellan Reese McCann April Woods Izumi Miura Jennifer Jacqueline Zuniga Magna Cum Laude
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES
Doctor of Education
Pamela Jean Shultz-Henderson Sheena Tracienne Meadows Kathleen Foster House Nikesha Danielle Nesbitt Donald Jacob Hutchinson Vicki Kay Walker Melissa Carol Jackson
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Specialist in Education
Shanita V. Adams Erica Elizabeth Fayta Ryan James Adamson Jorge Javier Fleitas Sherronda Alexander Mary Suzanna Floyd Mary L. Allee Jordan Lance Frizzell Daniel Blake Bailey Patricia Gaines Mark Hampton Banasiak Manju Vani Gandla Dennis N. Barton Jennifer Rogers Garner Emma Llorens Bastarache Andrew B. Garvin Anterica Takeishaestelle Baylark Kerri Lee Gentry Cassandra Belcher Julialyn M. Gerrald Arthur Watson Bell, Jr. Aaron Lee Glass Jr. Shantese A. Bell Christine Ann Gownley Cheryl Catherine Black Eloney Grant Bobbie Jean Bobo Bradley Joseph Greene Jeffrey Thomas Boren Brandi Landrum Griffith Dyamond Lace Borland Lesa Marie Grooms Lee Boyd Kelly Ann Hahn Chadwick Jeffrey Brinkmeyer Sarah Evelyn Hale Dionna Monique McDowell-Brooks Jonna N. Hamilton Duncan Ray Brown Anna Hansen Natalie Cadena Marc J. Harman Barbie Michelle Caldwell Joshua Haston Harris Nicole Elizabeth Carel Erica Michele Hart Crystal Ann Carranco Mary Katherine Hathorn Elizabeth Marie Carter Charles Joshua Hegwood Amanda Casamayor Rory J. Henry Dawn Renee Cassity Lina Suzanne Highers Jason L. Chatham Boone W. Hooker Aaron Carl Christensen Jennifer Joan Hoskins Stephanie Elizabeth Clark LaVonda S. Huckabee Jazmine Kiara Cole Trinity Lee Ann Hughes Marnaya Shaquan Cook Natalie Lipsky Hulett Gaetano Anthony Corrado Maynard James Sanam Emma Cotton Craig Wesley Johnson Anthony Lloyd Cox Guyniesha Elizabeth Johnson Courtney L. Crawford Lauren N. Johnson Rochelle Lynne Dalton Brenda Pruitt Jones Alicia Latonya Daniels Yalonda Renee Keaton Ashley Gaskins Daniels Mark King Dena Michelle Decker Adam L. Kirk Shelly D. Deichman Tammy Leah Kolvek Joshua W. DeLoach Jessica Ann Krumel Allyson Grace Dewey Jonathan Ladner Elizabeth Donnelly David M. Landers Amanda Lee Dorris John C. Lehman James A. Durham Adrienne Nicole Leiber Frances Whitney Dutton Cheryl Anne Lenards Colby Michael Edwards Heidi L. Lensing Linda Ciara Edwards Ashley Alexia Lilly Tia Ellis Ashley D. Linderman Kimberly D. Emmons Monica G. Lueallen Kevin David England Cynthia Marie Lyons James Alan Evrard Victoria Atkinon MacGillivray
16 Specialist in Education (continued) Carol Lynette Mainer Shawn Elizabeth Sinacola-Rodriguez Tammy Manning Lisa Marie Romero Deborah Elena Marple Andrew James Russell Charles J. Martin Jessica Robinson Rylee Lisa Amy Martin Rebecca Marie Schnorr Sarah M. Martin James Dylan Scott Robert Marto Amanda Denise Seago Edith Wright Matykiewicz Sheryl Lynn Polak-Sells Corbi Bullock McAllister LaRonda Anitra Johnson-Shaw Alicia Kay McCormack Walter A. Shegog Jr. Dana Hardin McCrory Erica Nicole Sherfield Valerie Suzanne Meadows Melissa A. Smith Jamie Ann Megna Beatrice Gail Snipes Dennis Wayne Melvin Brigitte Marie Southern Kristen Marie Mendenhall Nicholas P. Stevens Mai-Li Ann Miller Sabrina J. Stewart Patrick Paul Miller Dara J. Still Roosevelt Mitchell III Kenneth J. Stokes Crystal A. Moody Janice C. Sumner Denise Sivells Moore Timothy V. Swaller Erin Lindsey Murdock Joe Tetleton Shelby Olszewski Noble Lindsey Michelle Todd Dakota W. Norris Erin Leigh O’Brien Tompkins Michael H. Nunnally Tricia Trinco Christopher Anthony Odom Crosby H. Tuck Holland Spens Olsen Janet Renee Tullos Nickolas Openshaw Gina Cheatham Wall Angela Chance Oquin Allie Marie Wallis Kaitlyn Elizabeth Osborn Herschel Alexander Walls Zachary Thomas Osborne Suzannah Jane Hoppe-Washburn Erika Grace Otts Kimberley J. Washington Randy Lynn Oxford Veronica Nicole Baker Washington Sandra Gay Page Elizabeth Tatum Waters Brent Edmon Parks Alyce Hill Watts Timothy Wayne Parrott Nellieann P. Weaver Benjamin Eric Perry Julie Lynn Webb Laura Petrone Felicia Nicole Webber Donald William Price Evelyn Joan Whigham Michele Rae Price Glena G. Wilhite Shelda Darlene Qualls Jacob Andrew Willcutt Meghan Dawn Reinhart DeAnna Robinson Wilson Jack Ward Renfroe Melissa Jill Wilson Jonathan Charles Reynolds Joshua Cody Wiltfong Gloria Dean Richardson Byron Oberian Wimphrie Rayleun Rideout Emily LeRue Winkle Jamie L. Roach Lisa Westphal Wojtowicz Stacey Marie Roach Jody L. Woodard Branden William Roberson Steve Bradley Wren Stacy Jo Robinson Patricia Marie Wyatt Michele Robnett Marissa Aranda Youngblood
17 CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Arts in Teaching
Lauren Lynn Barrett Mary Beth Jackson Amy Leann Cappetta Karalee Ann Johnson Megan Brooke Carpenter Bretta Susanne Lusk Jenna Davenport Craft Hebatallah Messallam Christina J. Crafton Damaris Montoya Madeline Grace Cupp Abigail M. Moseley Rita M.D. Devine Bryan Jacob Nicolle Chelsea Leighanne Faught Spencer P. Perryman Kendall L. Goodrich Lindsay Christine Rankin Abby Lynne Gray Patricia J. Robb Shannon M. Green Keeli Rochelle Smith Mallory Elise Hardy Ashley J. Marshall-Walker Kiacia Racquel Hicks Alexa Marie Williams Rebecca L. Holtz Karen Deshay Wright
Master of Science
Benjamin A. Absher Jesse Lotus Huang Kelly Ann Adams Andrew Javaheri Tony Ray Adams Jr. Angela Jefferson Larell D. Bailey Jaelyn D. Jones Ryley Richard Bailey Jamal Jones Melissa Michelle Belcher Kevin T. Jones Phillip Bennett Matthew John Kaczor Alexis Maya Black Anthony Patrick Kiser David Brown Jesse Douglas Kutzke Raven Nicole Calloway Heather M. LaGoy Rex Christopher Carrell Ya-Fong Lee Charlieann Chacon Logan Orlando Lowry Tajhea Kormaal Chambers Justin Luzzi Briana Danielle Clark Brooke McKinzie Mason Logan Coatney Kaleb Anthony May Samuel Slate Collier Erin Cathleen McDonough Caitlin A. Collins Walker Christian McKenzie Ralph Glendell Cooper Samuel Thomas Merenda Aaliyah Cowan Blair Snoann Metheny David R. Cox Rowena H. Mitchell Alyssa Rose Darling LaJoy Olivia Montgomery Matthew David DelVecchio Alyndria Thompson Mooney Nicholas Mark Downs Katelyn Beth Morgan Brittany Nekia Early Tanisha Moore Mudrow Terrell Alexander Echols Matthew Laurence Mullen Gia Nicole Ervin David James Nieboer Tyler William Evanoff Kelsie Elizabeth Nimke Radita Farmer Cyntila Sue Nixon Tonisha Shaunice Farmer Kayla McKenzie Norris Von V. Ford Motunrade Adebanke Obasun Erik B. Fritzinger Ann Opsahl Brett Anthony Gagliardi Angel Hernandez-Orduna Madison Gaytan Ashley Del Carmen Ovalle Kyle E. Green Ciara Owens
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Kirsten Alaina Petzold William Jacob Smith Kian Pirkhahkohan Gage Devin Snook Kory Stephen Pollard Morgan Stevens Brandon Maurice Powers Hannah Lynn Stewart Madeline Taylor Prestidge Michael James Stringer, Jr. Christopher S. Rivera Taylor Lyn Stupka Kathryn Sandra Robbins Shane Matthew Sweeting II Joshua Roberson Megan Louise Switzer Taron De’Vontae Robinson Keith Michael Thomson Jessica Nicole Rodriguez William Leon Tolbert Tabitha Rosario Nancy Ann Tollett Brandon Lamar Ross Kenneth Blake Tucker Kristen Salyer Lindsey Boswell Udasco Kristen Angelique Sampson Lateefah Shaakira-Jamila Valentine Madeline Roxanne Schorlemmer KeJuan Louis Elder Weaver Brian J. Schutte Christopher Jordan White Kevin Bernard Seals Jase Allen Wilson Briana Bresha’ Shelton Eugene B. Wimby III Jancy Marie Sherwood Nicholas Blane Wright Eric Jong Shon
Master of Science in Education
Sydney Allison Adair Elizabeth Camille Burlison A’Laeshia A. Adams Kimberly A. Burton Heather Adams Julian Mitchel Cameron Jordan L. Adams Valerie Jane Carlson Tanya Gracey Adams April Carter Gena Paige Baggett Elizabeth Anne Carter James Erik Barber Daniel W. Cash Courtney Payne Barker Ashley Christine Casola Megan Jo Bateman Kayla Marie Cate Stevan Lawrence Bateman Aura Janeth Ceballos Rios Kristen Shanna Beyer Lisa J. Gerrish-Chaffin Leslee G. Birchfield Adrianne Champion Corey Michael Bishop Phyllis Childs Heather Amy Blackwell Jessica Rosealee Chunn Morgan L. Blankenship Blaine Stephen Clardy Leah Kimberly Bloom Wendy Robin Clark Kelly J. Bockelman Becky Lee Coleman Carrie S. Bond Candace Dean Coleman Keri Lynn Borda Leigh Alison Coleman Kathryn Claire Boring Brandi Michelle Collier Donna Bross Bourne David John Comolli Jr. Angela L. Brewer Andrea Lynn Coomer Brian L. Brewer Anthony Wayne Copeland Samantha Jill Brooks Cheree’ J. Copelin Chance Candace Brown Rachel Renee Cordero Hannah Catherine Brown Jenea Marie Cotter Hayli Ruth Brown Nichole Elise Wells Cotton Sarah Pauline Brown Christopher Larry Courtney Jodie Marie Brownlee Lisa Marie Cowart Andrea Nicole Buford Rosiland Reshun Crossland Michele Burchett Amber N. Crumby
19 Master of Science in Education (continued) David Kennedy Curry Iriel Simone Larry-Hampton Michael B. Curtiss Lakin Tallent Hampton Maranda Leigh Dalton Christopher W. Harmon Kristina Re’ Darrell Candice Nicole Harris Ashley Renae Davis Melissa Ann Harris Nicole Ann Davis Jason R. Hathcock Roxie Floyd Dean Casey Calloway Herrington Ashton Rose Dickerson Morgan Delani Hester Sarah Diehl Kelsey Bates Hicks Heather Kay Dillard Christina Lynn Higdon Logan William Dodson Destiny Shae Hilliard Alisha Ann Doe Tracie Leigh Hinton Andrew Doennig Erin Elizabeth Hoffmann Faith Draper Sophia D. Holland Miranda Jo Duke Cheyanne N. Hollenbach Kate Lyn Durden Vanessa Sanders Hollingsworth Amanda Edwards Rachel D. Hollowell Lori Francis Elliott Charles Parker Holman Fredrick Dennis Ellis Ava Grace Horton Elizabeth Ann English Jeffrey Paul Hubbard Levi B. Estes Lisa Kay Huff Breanna Joy Faircloth Jenny M. Humble Dena S. Falkenstein Hilary JoAnn Huneycutt Lisa Anderson Falkenstein Megan Marie Hunt Marie Elizabeth Fikes Natalie Hutto Emily Grace Fitz Madison Reese Ingle Kendra J. Fox Jennifer Lynn Irons LaDonna J. Franks Kristie Lynn Irwin Vicky Ellen Friend Ashley Nicole Jacobs Diana Frye James David Jacques Amy Sharnette Fuller Kelley DeAnne Jennings Micah Caleb Fulton Katherine G. Jimerson Meghane B. Gainey Cara D. Jobe Rebecca Diane Dominguez-Gaona Kaila Brooke Jolly Jessica Ann Gardner Jennifer Marie Jones Savannah Garner Sara Jordan Chelsea Hussey Garrett Myndi Melissa Keyton Whitney Garrett Brooke Moyer King Janeese LaYvonne Gates Crystal DeeAnn King Elma Denise Conway-Gatewood Crystal Louise King Jennifer Taylor Gayle Lora Michelle King Veronica Luna-Geels Adrienne Brooke Klinefelter Heather Michelle Gibbs Allison White Knoll Vanya Gilmore Lorri Denise Knowlton Crystal M. Godfrey Kullins Clifford Koelling Megan Marie Goldsborough Haley K. Kuck Luz Dary Corredor Gomez Cheryl Lawanda Lacy Tammy L. Gramlich Jennifer Elizabeth Lane Michael Mangum Granberry Amanda Jane Lankford Bradley Phillip Gray Lauren Crayne Laposata Jenna Futrell-Green Nichole Ruth Lawrence Leisa F. Green Landie Allison Lee Cory Lee Gunter Mason Gabriel Lewis Cassie Mechelle Hale Sarah Beth Little Susan Hall Sherry Lynn Littrell Rachel Marie Hamilton Tiffany Joan Loghry
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Madilyn Rae Long Courtney Danielle Parish Velma Marie Lothridge Matthew W. Parker Emily E. Lott Jessica Parker Cash Parrott Kelley Shea Lovas Misty Dawn Parsons Caitlin Elyse Love Sarah Elizabeth Pate Briantae J. Maddox Kaylee Joy Pelkey Connie McCorkle Mah Jennifer C. Pendergrass Larry M. Marks Stacy Ann Perry Jaclyn Marrero Christopher Pettit Leanna Jean Martin Jason Taylor Petty Nate Douglas Martin Joshua Lee Phillian Shelby Martin Kimberly D. Pickering Kaitlin Ann Massart Amanda Dayle Pierce Samantha Michele Massey Joshua Wade Pierce Tesah Mae Massey Ashlee Nicole Pietila Andrew Thomas Maurin Kourtney A. Pillow Lucas Ray McAnulty Haley Kathleen Pitts Megan L. McClure Morgan Frances Poel Kennedy Kay Christian McCormick Danielle G. Polk Jason Mcculler Destiney D. Powell Courtney McEwen Lacey Power Anna L. McMurry Michelle Ashley Priestley Timothy Joshua McNatt Layton Jean Pruett Brandy Elaine Meadows Madison Brooke Purtteman Michelle Lynn Medlin Alex Buckner Reeder Blake Olden Medlock Ashley Ritz Lauren Marie Mehner Kayla Denae Rivera Lori M. Mello Gloria Robertson Tina Lynette Melton Lisa A. Robinson Jacquelyn Michele Miller Sandronica Carolyn Robinson Jerrica Jeanette Miller Natalie S. Roby Elizabeth Wallace Minshew Elizabeth Anne Rodden Allyssa Ann Colby Mitchell Scott Roderique Elizabeth Ann Mitchell Leslie A. Roller Savannah Danae Mizell Brittany Nicole Rose Siriwan Evette Mobley John Douglas Rountree Jennifer Lynn Moldafsky Travis Lee Sandifer Marcia Dawn Monk Nathan Benjamin Sanford Kristen G. Morjal Marcela Sansanelli Mark Allen Morrison Virginia Grace Sappington Cole Quitman Morse Sarah Claire Sartain Alia Mohamad Mouh Lake Graves Sartin Jason David Muncy Debra Renee Schoultz Lana K. Muncy Brittany Jackson Schultz Patrick Lamar Murphy David S. Schulz Perry Kendall Murphy Alexander J. Seaton Laura Irene Murray Tina Marchelle Sellers Ivan W. Nails Cassandra Nichole Shelton Heath Neal Kimberly L. Shields Desiree A. Nunnery Amanda Shives Erin Marie Oldani Mackenzie Suzanne Simons Kimberly M. O’Meara Nancy Jean Simpson Blake Eldon Ormon Julee Lyn Slater Cheryl Nicole Orr Megan Sledge Coley Jayee Pankey Erika Lynn Smith
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Jessica Marie Smith Laney Michelle Watkins Kaitlyn Hope Smith Cory Brett Watson Tina Cherie Smith Hannah Elizabeth Watson Debra Ann Snelgrove Patricia Watson Kathy Irene Snider Tracy S. Weis Tiffany L. Sommers Mari E. Wetzel Michelle Lee Sonnen Brittany Lynn White Kelly Elizabeth Stack Pamela Sue White Mallory Kay Staley Robert M. Wilkie Casee Lin Steere Aurielle Theola Willard Elizabeth Joy Stein Ashley Patrice Williams Baily Chey Stevenson Haley Williams Margaret Lyndsey Strange Murral DeShawn Williams Amber Elaine Stucki Ginger LeAnn Willis Letitia Ann Sutherlen Alison M. Wilson Cody Alan Swearengin James Wilson Aaron B. Terrell Jared Davis Wilson Samantha Brooke Tidwell Melissa Yvonne Wilson Nicole Paige Tiefenbach Markesha Lynn Winston Sarah Paige Todd Lyndsay Witmer Jonathan Robert Tucker Bradley W. Wollard Jordan Elizabeth Turner Brandy Veres Wood Kayla Parker Tutor Lauren Grey Woods Kimberly Diane Tuttle Stephanie Nicole Woods Kimberly Lynn Velasquez Casey Danielle Wornick Judith E. Velosky Jason Allen Worrall Holley Shaw Vess Christy Leann Wortham John Thomas Vines Tre’Shawna Lynn Wright Larry D. Vinson Justin Dale Wyles Maggi Kay Vondenstein Nichole D. Dapson-Yardley Danielle Nicole Wachtel Lauren Colloredo Young John Jamieson Waldon Misty Hoggard Young Kimberly Denise Walker Kaitlin Marie Zoppa Lauren Olivia Warford
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Science
Collette E. Bernreuter Ethan C. Dunnam Sara Jessica Betts Dylan Christian Ferrell Magna Cum Laude Jamari M. Gamble Caleb Rashon Bonner Ryley Rae Gill Cassity Lanee’ Bornslater Cum Laude Tabatha N. Bradley Haley Nicole Hall Julia Alyssa Bullard Sarah Ann Hall Kourtney Lynn Chadwell Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Shelby C. Daniele Luke Hayden Hampton Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Lisa Michelle Hill Madison Linette Driver Cum Laude Cum Laude Madison Dawn Hill
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Dillon Eli Holder Kenzy Noel Quearry Grace K. Huchingson Chancellor Tate Roberts Jena Denise Ingold Honors Program Joshua Bryson Langston Michael D. Robinson Tyler Aaliyah Lee Jasmine Camille Rowland Haley L. Lisenby Terrica LaCree Simmons Shu Liu Warren Ray Smith Gabrielle Mattinique Lloyd Worthie Robert Springer III Kasey Charlene Lody Logan Garrett Surface Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Kaitlyn A. Lomax Katherine Sarah Taylor Christa Kai McLean Roderick Lynn Thomas Jr. Raven Kierra McMillion Tashanescii Aterea Walker Ross Painter Lesley M. Willis Kyla M. Patterson
Bachelor of Science in Education
Kaitlin Disney Marie Akridge Nathan L. Kline Mary Ellen Awtrey Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Kori Lynn Brantley Tyler White Manning Marina Elizabeth Cacho Riley L. Millay Ashley Madison Chandler Cum Laude Peyton Nichole Deason Lauren Elizabeth Perkey Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Amy Victoria Haley Hailey Taylor Schue Ashton Grace Herekamp Magna Cum Laude Kelsey Brooks Stallings Molly Elizabeth James Amari Janae Turner Cum Laude Laura Beth Jennings Magna Cum Laude Keaton W. Wheeler
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Engineering Management
Muhammad Arshed Baig Caitlin Shea McCabe Tianna Alexis Bell Edward Francis McKee III Jeremy S. Bemis Carly Nolan Christopher Ferris Bohner Conner Cole Ragsdale Arthur Glenn Buege Russell Reynolds Jayakumar Chandroth Laura Beth Rogers Roland Chukuyem Brian Thomas Sartain Garrett Andrew Creasor Irvin Alejandro Dominguez Soto Lena Moi Duncan Hunter Joseph Tobe Diego M. Erazo Sara N. Vestfals Roy Brian Fitzgerald Jr. Edward M. Webb, Jr. Jack Hummel Tyler Zachary Wilson Aiman Tawfeeq Kiwan Whitney Milayna Wood
23 Master of Science
Gayathri Sri Naga Sai Koonisetty Seetha Tokala Nishchit Pandey Sai Sandeep Yalavarthi Supriya Rajana
Master of Science in Engineering
Tandra Bagchi
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Arts
Mason Tait Conner
Bachelor of Science
Robert Maurice Adkins Jr. Joseph B. Grammer Isaiah Mitchell Crow Andrew Christopher Hemund Abhijit Dutta Cade Michael Powers Garrett D. Galyean Daniel Kane Woodard Josh Simon Garrett Julius N. Woolfolk III
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Brandon A. Bradke Paige N. Leissner Summa Cum Laude/Honors Program Timothy Andrew Nix Charles Kenneth Cooley Jr. Banks Daniel Philipp James Dawson Ketchum Cum Laude Cum Laude Cameron S. Stout
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Ahmed Abdulaziz Alsehali Jerry Millard Owen Jr. Barkley Loren Anis Enoch Ray Richardson Ana Patricia Muñoz Tomonori Yoshino Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mahdi Hashem A Al Nakhli Mustafa Abdullah E Aldubaisi Mohammad Mahfoodh Alabbad Abdullah Arshad Alsaleh
24 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (continued)
Abdullah Mahdi Alshehab Gregory Alexander Jackson Bander Mohammed Alyami Desmond Yaoga Nyaho Colton Gage Brown Abdulaziz Abdullah Rashid Benjamin David Easley
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate of Science
Clayton Drake Lenderman Jason L. Payne Colton Scott Lenderman
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy
Gary William Jones
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Arts
Meaeel Raee Alraithi Eric Jason Kriner Lauren Elise Byrd Nicole Noel LaCount Ahmed Ali Mohamed Elsayed Derek Spencer Ott Sr. Tanja L. Enoch Wesley Scott Sanders Lisa Mae Floryshak Jonathan Christopher Thibault Weston Pearce Jones Dylan C. Travis Rayna Michelle Kingston Adam Thomas Young
Master of Public Administration
Amanda Mae Alvarado Peter Edward Conrad Katelyn Rose Blair Whitney Danielle Cooley Matthew David Boyett Christopher Thomas Denny Wayne Joseph Brassard Heather Michelle Doty Karen Marie Camp Jorge Alberto Espinoza Fuentes Anna Cannon Carl Joseph Fulmer Jillian B. Casper Angela L. Harvey Gabrielle Alexis Chambers Caitlyn Grayce Hinkle
25 Master of Public Administration (continued)
Christopher Paul Hofford Jim Seaman Tanner Harrison Marsh Sabrina Rihane Settles KayLeigh Maurer Marvah Shakib MaryAnn McCabe Melissa High Simpson Charise Lalia Artis Nelson Kirsten DeAndrea Stephens Abdirahman Abdullahi Omar Wendolyn Wade Stotts John O’Neil Parsons Micheal Louis Sullivan Walt Dennis Reding David Kristopher White Danielle Tracy Rich Katelyn Brooke Wight Brian Sanchez Santos Heather M. Yeiser
Master of Science
Dalton Shane Bagley Samuel Mason Mathews Antonio T. Carroll K. Beth Maupin Mary Elizabeth Choate Adam Nelson Harrison Bruce Fancher Kyler Joe Palmer Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung Gaia Poli Valerie Rose Garcia Daniel Andrew Ramirez McKenzie Cartee Garrett Sparkle Reese Jonathan Carlos Gaytan Wurood Shaher Anna Grace Herrington Zane McVay Shnaekel Adam Walter Hineline Tyler Jacob Snodgrass Noressa Andrea Kennedy Hinkler Candice L. Williams Karman La’Tish Jones Loren Leah Williams Bailey Martin April Elisa Witherspoon Kristy J. Martson
Master of Science in Mass Communications
Matthew David Emery
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Arts
Elery James Alexander Jr. Ariel M. Davis Emily Barnes John D. Davis Aaliyah K. Bass Kailon Davis Izabella Bronwyn Becker Nicole Jakayla Davis Collette E. Bernreuter Francisco Diaz Whitney Alexus Berry Cum Laude Andrekion Javon Blevens Heather Michelle Dobbins Thomas Marshall Burke Carson Reid Ecker Meghan Nicole Collins Toni Marie Emrich Lydia Conner Dustin Alan Ervin Elizabeth M. Cook
26 Bachelor of Arts (continued)
Mikah Rose Finnicum Kourtland Nathaniel Moore Magna Cum Laude Jordan C. Moquin Autumn Michelle France Felipe Mortero Jr. Alye Drue Freeman Brett Moss Magna Cum Laude Ikpomwenosa B Ogbebor Dalton Garrett Fry Jace D. Osborn Cum Laude Alycia Nicole Page Jennifer M. Graves Tyler A. Parker Cum Laude Kailyn N. Pettie Dahu Oya Green Dominique La’Sha Phillips Jessica Brooke Grindle Sharon D. Provenzano Juan Francisco Montes-Guantes John Parker Reed Ashtyn Gwatney Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Erica Marie Reynolds Alexis Brooklyn Hale Cum Laude Paige Alexis Robinson Brittnay S. Hall Ivory Scott Jr. Melissa F. Hayden Kelsey L. Scroggins Magna Cum Laude Della Lee Rhynes Hintergardt Mary Ellen Sellers Kylie M. Hobson Cum Laude Courtney Hope Singleton Magna Cum Laude Kristi C. Hopper Worthie Robert Springer III Courtney Lavelle Hostler William Jennings Stanley Jr. Lauren Rae Hunt Magna Cum Laude Javonis Ontriel Isaac Jada Shanice Stinson Noel O. Iwuchukwu Mallory Lauren Straub Kacey Allyn Jones Bralen Ramon Summons Christopher James Judkins Latoya Renee Taylor Skyler R. Keeton Alexis Jordan Tippitt Eden C. Kinard Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alyssa Grace Venema Christopher Erik Kjorlaug Haley Ann Veteto Mary Caitlin Lester Mary Grace Ward Omar H. Matos Russell Reed Whitaker Troy L. Matthews Jr. Jessica LeAnn Whitley Kevin Scott McClintock II Willie D. Williams Jr. Haley M. McDaniel Taelor Breana Willie Cum Laude Christian E. Willis Tyler L. McDaniel Jennifer C. Young Madison Taylor McGinnis Cum Laude Jessica Diane Meilke Elliott Lane Milligan
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Calley Jo Paul Dunnihoo Jodie Elizabeth Kelso Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Joseph Aaron Erwin Joshua Louis Kruse Rachel Teresa Flippen Colen Neal McDaniel Daniel Joseph Greene Sabrina Sturtevant Lourdes Elizabeth Hernandez Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Kyesha Skylar Johnson
Bachelor of Music Education
Brandan Craig Bakkala David S. Camp
27 Bachelor of Science
Andrew H. Apple Kden Donell Baptiste Fortune Johnson Cum Laude Kylee Marie Lenhart Yu Bai Summa Cum Laude Conner C. Boon Danielle Nicole Loudermill Bradley David Brewer Giang Quynh Luu Terry L. Burgess Jr. James Levi Majors II Sarah Michelle Coleman Leah Meliza Mondy Logan Hunter Cook Albert Robert Nelson IV Mason Lee Covey Tanjala Somone Robinson Alyssa Miranda Dean Carson Michael Sanders Ethan David DuVall Hope K. Searles Cum Laude Mark Taylor Settlemoir Chase Benjamin Gage Chloe A. Short Jacob Daniel Hailey Alexandra Leeann Sims Leah C. Hendrix Reika Takayanagi Molly Ann Hilburn Cum Laude Sydney K. Housh MaKenzie Williams
Bachelor of Science in Education
Caleb Devon Buchanan Mikayla Shaye Jones Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Chelsea Elizabeth Cox Kayli Paige Karow Ashlyn Scherrell Crawford Seth Garrett McAfee Raven Cierra Dillard Garry Shaun Newman Ashley A. Dixon Connor Aldis Patrom Kaitlyn Ashley Dunlap Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Kaytlin Elise Patterson Nikki Lynn Gordon Hunter Braxton Sanders Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Sarah Beth Isom
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Communication Disorders
Madison Grace Beasley Savannah Hope Helm Kimberly Burnett Hope Noelle Higginbotham Lindsey K. Cavender Ally Grace Hutchinson John Fred Chunn Alexandria Gaines Jarrett Lisa Blair Coburn Brooke Jordan Kirsten Ciara Combs Molly Elizabeth King Kelly N. Cooper Kennady R. Kremers Emily Dianne Davis Andee Marie Lefler Diane Renee DeRose Sydney Claire Linebaugh Fiona May Fuller Kendra Shyann May Emily Ann Gill Emily E. McCullough Brittany Cheyenne Gosha Madison A. McKisson
28 Master of Communication Disorders (continued)
Summer Gardner McSpadden Emily A. Parker Stacey Nichole Mott Callyn Mackenzie Truelove Rebecca Jean Padilla Grace Ann Williams
Master of Science
Temirra Christina Jones Ryan Matthew Lemke
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Science
Orit Zakaria Abdullahi Emily Elizabeth Nichols Fernand Afo Cum Laude Kenneth O’Neal Bates III Walter J. Ochello Misty Danielle Bradley Lauren Elise Oury John Charles Dobbins Jr. Arthur William Peterman IV Holly Dianne Franklin Robyn Lindsay Scroggins Landon T. Grimmett Cum Laude Robert A. Herndon Shweta Shrestha Haley Nicole Huyck Alexis G. Smith Victoria L. MacIntosh Melissa Anne Smith Lauren Stacy McLaughlin Olivia Katherine Smith Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
April Lynn Ellington - Anderson Chasity Kara Henson Leah Nicole Arnold Nina Carol Henson Cum Laude Roger D. Herriott Jr. Denise Nichole Binkley Allison Kaye Kelly Taylor R. Blagg Courtney Michelle Kueter Julie Bosnick Kayla Ann Mallard Halen MacKenzie Braun Theresa O. Okoyomo Abbi Melissa Clinton Uju Onyia Donna Lynn Cole Rachel Amma Hagan-Quaye Joann Coleman Daronamis R. Reel Leslie K. Comer Kayla B. Rubino Matthew Jordan Daniels Sherita Nicole Russell Danielle Allison Davidson Onaysia Rosanne Snyder Stacy R. Dowdy Lindsay Michelle Leggett - Taylor Brittney L. Duncan Meagan M. Throesch Tosha Lanae Edington Marsha Malinda Tillman Madelyn R. Fisher Lisa Michelle Walker Tessa E. Fulling Misty Backus Walthall Kristin Gardiner Shannon Beth Wilkerson Sheena A. Green Courtney A. Fields-Williams
29 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (continued)
Sarah Katelyn Williford Gabrielle E. Woods Rachel Ann Wilton Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science
Erica F. Haney Hannah E. Miller Cum Laude Cum Laude Natalie Grace Harrison Madison N. Reid Magna Cum Laude Taylor Carlyle Sales Ruth Ashton Kennedy Brianna Elisabeth Stubbs Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Amanda Shay Kubisiak Briley E. Talley
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate of Applied Science Chandra Lynn Camp Evelyn Perez Amanda Nicole Morgan
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Jade R. Anschultz Adria Michelle Hogue Shana Markie Barbee Bethany Dawn Jackson Christine Lynne Bartlett Charity Faith Joyner Ronald Wayne Bettis Sydney Morgan Lawhorn Ainsley Nicole Bowers Jordan C. Layrock Brandy Butler Erin Michelle Rea Ledbetter Denise M. Clements Daniel Asaf Maser Olivia Asher Cline Kristen L. McCollum Jeremy Danny Cobb Cynthia A. McGuire Adrienne L. Coleman Jennifer A. Meyer Shadarius Sheniqua Crawford Emily Midkiff Jean’ni Ariana Nicole Curry Taylor Breanne Mitchell Kyli J. Davenport Toni T. Morris Kenyghatta Davis Shante Lacell Odum Emily Jordyn Dawkins Jennifer Parker Deronda Gail Edwards Adam L. Patterson Callie Irene Fisher Shelby Lynn Perlsen Nekirsten Tate-Forest Monica Peterson Alexia Foster April L. Phelix Abigail Faith Franks Alexandria Porter Jakelyn D. Friend Devanee Miranda Ray Jenna Katheryn Gilbert Taylor Lain Reaves Keela Latosha Goodloe Emily L. Reese Tikitia J. Harville Hanna Melinda Renigar Margaret Ann Heidelberg Frankie Richardson Melissa Anne Hensley Darrell G. Roberts
30 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (continued)
Jennifer Roberts Bailee Jo Thorn Nicole Rodriguez Erica L. Thornton Alice Mae Rosemon Kimba B. Thornton Victoria Gabrielle Rourke Stephanie Renee Tighe Marveshia Arrieal Ruffin Quintina T. Townsend Heather Charise Shaw Sharon Denise Tucker Miqueshia Smith Kynis P. Turner Taylor C. Smith Angel Lucinda Uchtman Bridgett R. Sneathern Chris Stella Wallace Nakarra R. Spinks Pamela Renee Waller Amber Michelle Starkey Erin Whitney Williams Forrestine Tate Tekiah L. Williams Joy M. Taylor Aleshia Keyanna Willis Kiara Taylor Kyle D. Wren Squire Tommie Taylor Jr.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER DEGREES
Master of Science
Andressa Alves Augusto Bretton Michael Hale Brayden William Burns Amber Lynn Spence Shannon Shareice Cunningham Benjamin Nicholas Spitz Emily Rose Donahue
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Arts
Bradley C. Toler Noah Ennis Whited
Bachelor of Science
Joshua A. Bates Kinlee Ann Ferguson Makiyah Nichelle Brown Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Jessica Morgan Buford Aaliyah M. Green Leslie Dawn Burke Christy Lynn Grihalva Almetia Lashae Cole Sarah Ann Hall Nia Morie Davis Magna Cum Laude/Honors Program Madison R. Decker Devin Lee Higgins Magna Cum Laude Mary Caitlin Lester Joseph Corbin Ewing Rebecca Lynn Lett
31 Bachelor of Science (continued)
Taylor C. McDaniel Julianne A. Sellers John Patrick Murtha Samuel Tate Snider Garrett T. Oliver Shelby A. Steward Bill Williamson Page Cum Laude Madison Rae Reynolds Sarah Stroud Drake G. Ritter Honors Program James A. Sandusky Cody A. Taylor Aika Sasaki Lowell Andrew Vickery
Bachelor of Science in Education
Krista Lynn Henderson John Lucas Sexton Summa Cum Laude/University Honors Bailey Elizabeth Williams
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Names of honor students, and their honors designations, appear in boldface italics.
Bachelor of Applied Science
Jerrod C. Gray Brandon Lewis Wittenburg Andrew Eugene Willard Jr.
Bachelor of General Studies
Andrew J. Alman Ty Sanders Gibson Hannah Claire Beasley Shawna Anne Helton Cum Laude Jason C. Hickman Rose Lena Beck Cum Laude Marcus D. Briggs Kobey J. Hill David Austin Britton Cynthia Gale Hinds Hannah Deneige Welch Sneed Caddy Andrea N. Hooks Taylor Rae Carpenter Jennifer Sue House Kayla M. Carter Magna Cum Laude Graneshia L. Clark Kailee Renae Hutchison Jaquobi B. Cook Sr. Cum Laude/Honors Program Madison P. Creekmore Tabitha Jean Inman Carol Cross Zechariah Ernest Jarrard Jennifer Carrie Davis Brooke LeAnn Kellar Hannah Nicole DeFlorian Benjamin Kyle Keohane Jordan Michael Doe Nicholas Daniel Kesterson Stacy Latrisia Douglas Dustin A. Langley Bethany Desiree Edings Pamela Lavette Carter-Larry Taylor Autumn Edrington Anisa C. Leapheart Deandre Jayshawn Elston Paige N. Leissner Keragan Alisse Emmons Deeann Michelle Lewis Cum Laude Hailee C. Erickson
32 Bachelor of General Studies (continued)
Rebecca Lynn Loveless Takuma Sasaki Arabriaun Denise Mack Sterling Bennett Saul Liza M. Mayes Charlotte L. Sechrest Destiny Reichelle McCullough Hailey Renee Smith Jacelyn C. McDaniel Jenna Leigh Steele Magna Cum Laude Carol Lynn Strickland Stephen Andrew Mergy Haley Elizabeth Trosper John Nathaniel Murphree Gregory A. Turner Jessica Ann Nielsen Timothy Ewin Vandever Susie Ann O’Neal Deonna Deshon Vincent Cum Laude Sammie Maria Vowell Laura E. Parnell Shirell Z. Wallace Magna Cum Laude Jessica D. Williams Brandice Porter Charles Henry Craig Wren Terraneisha Myshawn Robinson Sharice S. Yates
Bachelor of Science
Ena Catherine Antone Alexandra Nicole Garrett Madison Jane Archer Hannah Nicole Jenkins Cum Laude Eric Brett Oliver Abigail Christine Butler Magna Cum Laude Apple Naomi Dennie Cindy Price Robinson
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate in General Studies James R. Eaton Kayla Deon Millen Alexus Shantel Hayes Ali Moallem Mallorie Claire McNamara
Associate of Arts
Courtney LeeAnne Arford Brittany Danielle Martin Cameron Joseph Bandy Kayla Langston Mccoy Megan Elizabeth Bond Christine Achieng’ Miyawa Allison Blaze Cantrell Grace Addison Nelson Jarred Carter Amanda Oden Shoucun Chen Kelsea Fawn Pennington Kendall Wade Cherry Brianna Leigh Presley Jacob Matthew Clontz Caroline Grace Proffer Jazmine Marie Dudley Jeydon Campbell Riggs Kara Mae Fraine Jacob Tyler Riley Terry K. Hampton Cynthia Ann Savage Reilly Elisabeth Heffer Autumn Nicole Scott Morgan Elizabeth Hibbard Barbara Simmons Grace Elizabeth Hill Marie Rose Stone Raven Devon Jackson Garrett Thomas Swindle Rebekah Shea Jaco Sydney Nicole Wofford
33 Associate of Science
Grace Elainabeth Acred Mathew Leon Jones Joseph Michael Anderson Meagan LaDon Launius Akachukwu Paschal Anih Jada Madison Layman Leah Aileen Ballin Madison Nichole Lowery Tatyana A. Barber Rabecca Mccleary Garrett Edward Barley Kenna Joe McCormick Stephanie Lynnise Barton Garrett Mckisson Allison Taylor Batson Lauren Renee Miller Amanda Lee Berry Robert Francis Mohr Morgan Nicole Blanchard Rylee Elizabeth Mosby Matthew Dyllon Blevins Connor Duke Ophof Shelby L. Bosnick Ashley Kaye Osburn Asia Corrine Boykin Cazzie Macgregor Pringle Mollie Virginia Jane Breckenridge Madison Danielle Reeves Julia R. Brenner Alexandra Raeann Roberts Gabrielle Laverne Britton Kayleigh Amber Rodriguez Andrew Dylan Burns Makenzie K. Rone Jahna Alexis Caines Cadence Elizabeth Rutherford Hannah Carter Shelby Lynn Scemons Kyla Machella Clay Leydi Katherine Sherwood Jackson Cole Clayton Madison Ashley Simon Zadie Nicole Coats Chelsea Beth Smith Rebecca Corrigan Zane Christopher Smith Zachary Glenn Curtis Maly Nicole Tabor Milena Michele Diaz Tanisha Michelle Taylor Paige Nicole Diebold Whitney Nicole Taylor Jimmy Don DuVall Katelyn Brooke Thompson Savannah Kay Fikes Kyle Mongado Toledo Ashley Kaylyn Howell-Fleming Kimberly Nicole Troillett Miles Alexander Gifford Lindsey Mason Trowell Haley Dawn Grimes Kelsey Alyse Wagster Catherine Elyce Hankins Catherine Elizabeth Watts Erin Marie Harrison Morgan Nicole Widick McKenzie Lyn Heslep Kelsie JoLee Wilson Jordan Taylor Hindman Justice Stone Winberry Taylor Grace Holloway Courtney Paige Winters Cali Gail Houston Lawrence Ato Yawson Jana Leigh Jacobs Sarah DeAnn Young Kobie Isaac Johnson Sizhe Zhang
34 MASTER THESES
Andressa Alves Augusto THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jennifer Bouldin THESIS TITLE: Tributary Effects on Water Quality and Fish Assemblages in the Strawberry River, Arkansas
Tandra Bagchi THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Zahid Hossain THESIS TITLE: Evaluation of Compatibility Between Asphalt Binders and Mineral Aggregates
Amber Marie Booth THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Elizabeth Hood THESIS TITLE: Non-Coding RNA Influence on Manganese Peroxidase Quantity Variation in Isogenic Corn Lines
Brayden William Burns THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Steven Green and Dr. Joseph Massey THESIS TITLE: Impact of Winter Cover Crops and Nitrogen Recommendations for a Corn-Soybean Rotation in Northeast Arkansas
John Fred Chunn THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christina Akbari THESIS TITLE: Facilitators and Barriers to the Use of AAC by Practicing SLPs
Kirsten Ciara Combs THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amy Shollenbarger THESIS TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge and Implementation of Thyroid Hormone Diseases and Allergies on Voice
Emily Rose Donahue THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Than Boves THESIS TITLE: Non-Breeding Ecology of Loggerhead Shrikes in an Intensive Agricultural Region
Fiona May Fuller THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Sharon Brantley THESIS TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist Confidence in Dysphagia Management
Bretton Michael Hale THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Gregory Phillips THESIS TITLE: Induction and Characterization of Microspore Embryogenesis in Soybean (Glycine Max [L.] Merrill)
Hope Noelle Higginbotham THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christina Akbari THESIS TITLE: The Acoustical Characteristics of an Individual with Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Receiving Botox Injections
Alexandria Gaines Jarrett THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Amy Shollenbarger THESIS TITLE: Salivary Cortisol Levels of Children with Reading Difficulties
Brooke Jordan THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Christina Akbari THESIS TITLE: Survey of Current Therapy Methods for Treatment of Reading Fluency and Comprehension
Akash Lal THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Elizabeth Hood THESIS TITLE: Investigation of the State of DNA Methylation in High and Low Protein Accumulating Maize Lines
35 MASTER THESES (continued)
Emily E. McCullough THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Joy Good THESIS TITLE: The Speech Language Pathologists’ Understanding of and Interaction with the Functional Health Literacy of Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Stacey Nichole Mott THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Shanon Brantley THESIS TITLE: Therapy Approaches for Broca’s Aphasia: Consultative vs. Clinician Directed
Christopher S. Rivera THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. David LaVetter THESIS TITLE: Effects of Message Framing on Parents’ Attitudes Toward Concussion in Youth Sport
Wesley Scott Sanders THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Bryan Moore THESIS TITLE: Transhuman Bodies: A Survey of Three Avenues of Societal Critique from Literature with Cyborg, Android, and Clone Subjects
Amber Lynn Spence THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Jennifer Bouldin THESIS TITLE: Water Quality and Amphibian Ecoimmunology Assessment in the Bayou DeView Watershed, Arkansas
Benjamin Nicholas Spitz THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Thomas Risch THESIS TITLE: Ecological Physiology of Rafinesque’s Big-Eared Bats (Corynorhinus Rafinesquii) Roosting in an Anthropogenic Structure in Arkansas
Hannah Lynn Stewart THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Kristin Biondolillo THESIS TITLE: The Impact of Facial Expressions on Established Personal Space
Jonathan Christopher Thibault THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Dinah Tetteh THESIS TITLE: Social Identity Gaps and PTSD: A Qualitative Study of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
36 HONORS SENIOR THESES
STUDENT: Krista Henderson THESIS ADVISOR: Dr. Lisa Rice THESIS TITLE: Teaching Mathematics to Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review
STUDENT: Sabrina Sturtevant THESIS ADVISOR: Mr. Cameron Buckley THESIS TITLE: How I Convinced my Professors to Let Me Write About my Cat Facebook Group
37 ACADEMIC APPAREL The present-day academic costume probably originated at Oxford and Cambridge universities and is a survival of the ecclesiastical garb of the late middle ages. As the universities passed from ec- clesiastical control, the academic gown used brighter colors to distinguish it from the totally drab cler- ical robe. Although colonial American universities used academic gowns based upon the British system, people continued to associate them with the clergy. Late in the nineteenth century, a student movement centering in New England instigated the es- tablishment of a “senior badge” to improve commencement week exercises and revive the traditions of university life. In the 1890’s, American universities and colleges established a uniform code for caps, gowns, and hoods for the various degrees, thereby standardizing academic styles in this country. The gown, the cap, and the hood are the characteristic elements of academic apparel. The gown is usually of black material. However, some doctors’ gowns are of the school color. Bachelors’ gowns have pointed sleeves; masters’ have long, closed sleeves, with slits from which the arms protrude; the doctors’ have wide, round, open sleeves. Doctors’ gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across each sleeve. The cap, the square mortar-board in American universities, but a round, soft, flat velvet hat in British, Canadian, and some European universities, bears a tassel which may be black for all ranks and degrees, or may be of gold thread for doctors and the color of the degree for bachelors and mas- ters. The hood, worn around the neck to hang down the back, is the principal emblem of the nature and source of the degree held. It is edged with velvet of the color of the degree, while its lining of silk bears the colors of the institution which granted the degree. Hoods may be worn only after the degree has been granted. Originally, the hood had three uses: as a head covering, as a shoulder cape, and as a bag in which alms could be collected. When large wigs were in vogue in Britain, the cape part of the hood was split in front and a narrow neckband inserted. The entire cape and hood was allowed to fall back as it is today, and it was never restored to the original style. The degree colors in the hood are appropriate to the category of the degree, rather than to the scholar’s major subject. Appropriate colors for degrees:
Agriculture Agriculture Maize Agriculture Education Maize
Business Accounting Drab Brown Business Administration Drab Brown
Education and Behavioral Science College Student Personnel Services Peacock Blue Early Childhood Services Golden Yellow Education Light Blue Exercise Science Sage Green Mental Health Counseling Golden Yellow Physical Education Sage Green Psychological Science Gold Rehabilitation Counseling Sage Green School Psychology Light Blue Sports Administration Sage Green Teaching Light Blue
Engineering and Computer Science
38 Engineering Orange
Liberal Arts and Communication Art & Design Brown Communication Studies Crimson Criminal Justice Golden Yellow English Education Light Blue Heritage Studies — MS/PhD White Humanities White Journalism Crimson Music Pink Music Education Pink Political Science Dark Blue Public Administration Peacock Blue Radio-Television Crimson Social Science Education Light Blue Theatre Brown
Nursing and Health Professions Communication Disorders Gray Disaster Preparedness White Health Science Sage Geen Nursing Apricot Nursing Practice — DNP Apricot Occupational Therapy Doctorate Slate Blue Physical Therapy Teal Social Work Citron
Sciences and Mathematics Mathematics Golden Yellow Mathematics Education Light Blue Science Golden Yellow Science Education Light Blue
Black and scarlet tassels are correct for all degrees, but gold metallic tassels may be worn by holders of doctoral degrees or by presidents of universities and colleges. The tassel should be worn draped over the left front quarter of the cap.
39 THE MEDALLION Medallions were used as adornments in biblical days and also served as symbols of authority. The Arkansas State University chancellor’s medallion bears the seal of the university. The Arkansas State University president’s medallion bears the seal of the ASU System. The Alumni Association president’s medallion bears a 1924 emblem marking the establishment of the Alumni Association. The medallions are worn at all official academic ceremonies.
THE MACE Originally a weapon of the Middle Ages, the mace gradually became ceremonial in character. A mace was carried by church officials, guards of kings, and other high officials. Today it is used symbolically in academic ceremonies. The current mace, introduced in 2015, is the result of a collaborative effort involving students, alumni, faculty and staff. From concept and design to production and assembly, the mace utilizes state-of-the-art technology and equipment to symbolically represent Arkansas State University. The mace is composed of two parts: the head and the staff. The head is comprised of the Memorial Arch, a globe and two university seals. When dedicated in 1927, the Memorial Arch served as the entrance to A&M College. Now, the oldest structure on campus, the arch is an established icon that symbolizes the opportunities to advance in life through the educational experience offered by Arkansas State. The international impact of the university, her students, faculty and staff is symbolized by a globe suspended in the arch. Seals are attached to the sides of the globe to represent the tradition, authority and integrity of the university. The staff is made of wenge, a dark-colored, highly durable wood symbolic of the rich experiences students receive when pursuing an education at A-State. The shape of the staff is patterned after the pillars of the Memorial Arch, giving it a distinct look. The mace rests on a base symbolic of the Memorial Arch. Once the gateway to the institution, the Memorial Arch continues to occupy a prominent position in the heart of the Arkansas State University campus. THE SEAL The official seal of Arkansas State University has been designed for the purpose of authentication, and to both represent and build upon the impact of an education at Arkansas State. The current design of the Arkansas State University seal was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2013. The new design incorporates current concepts and goals of the university. The seal has three distinct characteristics: 1) The Memorial Arch symbolizes a portal or entrance to new life, balance in form and university tradition. It was given as a gift by the Class of 1927. 2) The inset date of 1909 is the date the institution was established. 3) The laurel wreath signifies the high achievement of its attendees. These three features represent qualities of tradition, authority and integrity of the university.
GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC DISTINCTION/HONORS Arkansas State University recognizes the academic achievement of graduating baccalaureate-degree students in the following ways: 1. Students graduating summa cum laude (4.00 grade point average) will wear a gold cord. 2. Students graduating magna cum laude (3.80-3.99 grade point average) will wear a red cord. 3. Students graduating cum laude (3.60-3.79 grade point average) will wear a white cord. 4. Students who complete the Honors Program or the University Honors program shall be designated as graduating “In Honors” or “In University Honors.” The Honors Medal, developed in 2006, is a means of recognizing undergraduate students who graduate from The Honors College at Arkansas State University. The medal’s design is taken from “The Scholar” character, which is an architectural relief on Wilson Hall, the university’s oldest building. There are two separate medals, gold and silver. Students who graduate “In Honors” are awarded the silver medal. Students who complete an honors thesis and graduate “In University Honors” are awarded the gold medal. Students graduating “In University Honors” or “In Honors” will wear blue cords.
40 Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives.