Commencement 2011 March 12, 2011 New Orleans, Louisiana MARCH COMMENCEMENT 2011
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Commencement 2011 March 12, 2011 New Orleans, Louisiana MARCH COMMENCEMENT 2011 Welcome To our distinguished Capella University graduates, degree candidates, and guests: It is my pleasure to welcome you to New Orleans for Capella University’s Winter 2011 commencement ceremony. We are here to recognize the significant accomplishments of our graduates. Your academic achievements, as well as your determination and commitment, have brought you to this point. As you walk across the stage, you are earning more than the titles bestowed by your degrees and certificates. The knowledge you have gained during your time at Capella University also grants you new responsibilities—to your family, your community, and yourself. You have the knowledge and the ability to make your corner of the world a better place. Today, you join more than 22,000 Capella graduates who have gone before you. Many more will follow. As you move forward with your life and career, the support of Capella University remains with you. I encourage you to stay close to Capella through our Alumni Association, and let us know about your achievements. To the loved ones of Capella graduates: You deserve special recognition. We know and appreciate the unique challenges that our learners face in balancing commitments, and the sacrifices it requires of those around them. Because of your support and encouragement, their success is possible. On behalf of Capella’s learners, staff, and faculty, I extend my sincere appreciation. Graduates, I urge you to savor this moment; it is one you will long remember. All of us who are here today are proud of your accomplishments and honored to share this day with you. Warmest regards, Deborah Bushway, PhD Interim President Capella University MARCH COMMENCEMENT 2011 Commencement Speaker—Bertice Berry, PhD Bertice Berry is an award-winning lecturer, educator, sociologist, author, and member of Capella University’s board of directors. She began her career teaching sociology and statistics at Kent State University. Her popularity as a lecturer inspired her to pursue a career as an entertainer, lecturer, and comedian, earning her such awards as national Comedian of the Year and Campus Lecturer of the Year. She went on to produce and host her own nationally-syndicated talk show and hosted “USA Live” on the USA Network. A strong advocate of community involvement, Berry is Bertice Berry, PhD an active volunteer and literacy activist. Berry credits her own education to a generous benefactor who assisted in her education at Jacksonville University in Florida, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She earned her PhD in Sociology at Kent State University. Grand Marshal—Jerome Halverson, PhD Jerome (Jerry) Halverson is the founding Dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies of Capella University. He has served as the Acting Dean of Capella’s School of Business and Technology and Vice President for Academic Quality. He is now a senior core faculty member in the School of Education. Dr. Halverson earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and Theology; a master’s degree in Education from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota; a master’s degree in Moral Theology from St. Louis University; and a PhD in Higher Education Leadership and Adult Education from Michigan State University. Before joining Capella, he was the Dean of New College at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, a Director in Michigan State University’s Regional Centers, and the Assistant Superintendent of the American School in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 3 MARCH COMMENCEMENT 2011 Commencement Ceremony 10:00 am Doctoral and Certificate Bagpipes .......................................Robert Grubb and Marta Vincent Processional ...........................................Pomp and Circumstance Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds Color Guard .......................................New Orleans Fire Department The National Anthem ....................................BriAnna Dewar, Vocalist Welcome ............................................... Deborah Bushway, PhD Interim President, Capella University Commencement Address ..................................... Bertice Berry, PhD Board of Directors, Capella University Presentation of Candidates for Degrees ........... School of Business and Technology School of Education School of Public Service Leadership Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Conferral of Degrees .................................... Deborah Bushway, PhD Interim President, Capella University Welcome to Alumni Association ....................... Marcia Ballinger, PhD, SPHR Board Chair and graduate, Capella University Recessional .................................... When the Saints Go Marching In Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds Grand Marshal— Jerome Halverson, PhD Senior Core Faculty, School of Education, Capella University Reader— Bruce Francis, PhD Distinguished Senior Faculty, School of Education, Capella University 4 MARCH COMMENCEMENT 2011 Commencement Ceremony 2:00 pm Undergraduate, Master’s, Specialist, and Certificate Bagpipes ....................................... Robert Grubb and Marta Vincent Processional ............................................Pomp and Circumstance Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds Color Guard .......................................New Orleans Fire Department The National Anthem ....................................BriAnna Dewar, Vocalist Welcome ................................................Deborah Bushway, PhD Interim President, Capella University Commencement Address ..................................... Bertice Berry, PhD Board of Directors, Capella University Presentation of Candidates for Degrees ............. School of Undergraduate Studies School of Business and Technology School of Education School of Public Service Leadership Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Conferral of Degrees .....................................Deborah Bushway, PhD Interim President, Capella University Welcome to Alumni Association ....................... Marcia Ballinger, PhD, SPHR Board Chair and graduate, Capella University Recessional ......................................When the Saints Go Marching In Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds Grand Marshal— Jerome Halverson, PhD Senior Core Faculty, School of Education, Capella University Reader— Bruce Francis, PhD Distinguished Senior Faculty, School of Education, Capella University 5 MARCH COMMENCEMENT 2011 Capella University Administration Board of Directors Interim University President Marcia S. Ballinger, PhD; Board Chair Deborah Bushway, PhD Bertice Berry, PhD Robert Fox, JD Chancellor Willie Garrett, EdD Michael J. Offerman, EdD Kevin Gilligan Deborah Bushway, PhD Capella University Founder Elena Kays, PhD Stephen G. Shank, JD Kimberly F. Stephan, JD; Board Secretary CEO, Capella Education Company J. Kevin Gilligan Acting Dean School of Business and Technology William Reed, PhD Dean School of Education Barbara Butts Williams, PhD Dean Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences David Chapman, PsyD Dean School of Public Service Leadership Charles Tiffin, PhD Dean School of Undergraduate Studies Feranda Williamson, EdD 6 SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Science in Business Melinda Abrahamson Roy Denton Cunningham William F. Holsker Kathryn Agerbeck Andrew Curran III Calee Hoover Ashley Alms Stewart Teresita De La Grana Mary Horman Shana L. Anderson Lorrie Decker Darren S. Humes Penney Carroccio Anderson Vera L. DelaCruz Natalie Dawn Irwin Julie Andreoni Jill C. Demanski Christa E. Jackson LaToya Tierra Arrington Gerald F. Dennehey Janet Marie Jackson Cheryl Austin Darnell Dezurn Nancy G. Jendro Jill Ball Frank M. Donald Robert W. Jones Marilyn A. Banks Frank Douglas Cassandra L. Jones Rebekka E. Bartels Kemp Dowdy Laura Justice Erin Bartolazzi Stephanie D. Edwards-Spruill Navdeep Kapur Robert Bean Karla Jean Eickhoff Julie Kaufman Jennifer Beimer Houser Lyndie R. Fallen Dave M. Kaufman Nichole E. Benson Ryan E. Fincher John Thomas Kelly Shalee N. Bergeson Kristin M. Fisher Nicole Marie Kennedy Brad A. Bernkrant Beverly Foster Barbara Kerswell Raman S. Bola Robert B. Francoeur Holly M. Kramer Preston P. Bonneville Yvonne B. Gamblin Damodar Krishnamurthy Gentry M. Bowie Sharon L. Gammell Joel J. Lacina Sherrie U. Broome Lindsey N. Garrett Jessica Lawler Shanna Marie Bruce Jamie M. Gerber Terry M. Ledbetter Elizabeth A. Bryant Lorie Goodson Theresa Lestrange Debra A. Buckley Peter B. Groza Katheryn Lewis Cynthia A. Bushinski Joyce A. Hammond Deborah Lewis Lisa Carrawell Lindsey Harnish LaHoma Lewis-Pittman Justin T. Carter LaDawn Harris Amanda J. Leyh Thomas W. Castelein Jill HarrisDillon Jennifer Loretto Jenel L. Cills LaKisha Harvey Teri L. Lotta Sarah E. Cole Marguerite T. Harvieux Zaheir Majeed Jeremy D. Cook Sheila Ann Hawkins Tammy L. Majette Julie Cox Beverly A. High Kimberly A. Majewski Marianne Crane Stanley C. Hinds Charlotte A. Manning Paul Crea Sharon K. Hokanson Samantha Marie Marsyla 7 SCHOOL OF UNDGERGRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Science in Business continued Lysandra Martin Dee A. Picon Krista L. Swenson Rhonda Martin Anne F. Pitts Anthony Taitague Angela Rose Martirano-Hookham Ryan C. Pitts Amanda R. Thomas Richard L. Maxwell Luke Porter Michael G. Thompson Jacob Mayne Katheryn Powers Liza M. Towle Kathleen McCooe Lisa C. Prachar Chelsea D. Traver Renee Mckirchy Paul Pruitt Michael Travis Melissa D. Meaders Primila Rajakulasingham Candace R. Turbeville Jackie Melonas Kristen Reeder Joy K. Turner Magdalena Mendez Monica K. Richards