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Convocation Friday, December 18, 2015

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College of Education ...... 14

College of Technology ...... 29 2 University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management College of Education College of Technology

Convocation Friday, December 18, 2015, 2 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

PROCESSIONAL Moores School of Music Brass Quintet Honorary Grand Marshall Lawrence Curry, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus College Banner Bearers Associate Marshalls Faculty Candidates for Graduation Platform Party

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS UH Air Force ROTC Color Guard

NATIONAL ANTHEM ManCorps

WELCOME Dr. Lawrence Curry, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTION OF Dennis Reynolds, Ph.D. PLATFORM PARTY Dean, Barron Hilton Distinguish Chair AND OPENING ADDRESS Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

PRESENTATION OF Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D. ACADEMIC HONORS Professor, Conrad Hilton Distinguish Chair Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

3 PRESENTATION OF Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D. DEGREE CANDIDATES

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES Robert McPherson, Ph.D. Dean & Professor, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Chair College of Education

MASTERS CANDIDATES Neil Eldin, Ph.D. Interim Dean College of Technology

BACHELORS CANDIDATES Dennis Reynolds, Ph.D.

ALMA MATER ManCorps

CLOSING REMARK Robert McPherson, Ph.D.

RECESSIONAL Moores School of Music Brass Quintet

4 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

Letter from the Dean Dear Graduates, Today marks a major milestone in your lives—the day you officially transition from students to alumni. You’ve accomplished so much in your time at the Conrad N. Hilton College, and now you’ll build upon those experiences as you launch your careers. Several factors have contributed to your success at the University of Houston: the support of your families and friends; encouragement from faculty and staff; and—most importantly—your own determination to learn, grow and accomplish your goals. You’re now part of a global network of more than 7,000 Hilton College graduates, and the friendships you’ve made as students will serve as the foundation for great professional relationships in the coming years. Wherever your journey takes you, I encourage you to stay connected to your College. This is one of the finest hospitality programs in the world, but we need your support to continue to build upon that legacy. The Fall Class of 2015 is among the best the College has ever produced and I know you’ll continue to serve as outstanding ambassadors for our program in all of your professional endeavors. On behalf of the entire Hilton College family, I offer my sincere congratulations to all of you. Best wishes … and Go Coogs!

Dennis Reynolds Dean of the College & Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair

5 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

If you’re interested in a career in hospitality, the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston is the place for you. Our graduates shine in all sectors of this booming global industry—lodging, restaurants, food & beverage management, casinos and gaming, events, spa management, sales, marketing and more. A small college at a major university in the nation’s fourth-largest city, Hilton College offers students a real sense of community. Whether they’re pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a Master of Science in Hospitality Management or a Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration, our students benefit from world-class facilities—including our upscale teaching hotel, the Hilton University of Houston; our new, state-of-the-art wine-tasting lab; our student-run restaurant, Barron’s; and Cougar Grounds, our student-managed coffee shop—and from the skilled instruction of our experienced, award-winning faculty. Consistently ranked among the top hospitality programs in the world, Hilton College emphasizes experiential learning in addition to more traditional, lecture- style teaching methods. This philosophy ensures our students gain practical, hands- on, real-world hospitality experience while they’re pursuing their degrees, so when they graduate, they’re well on their way to finding the job of their dreams. We are known for producing quality hospitality professionals who make an immediate impact on the industry, so our students are highly sought-after by recruiters from across the globe. In fact, more than 80 percent of Hilton College students already have jobs lined up when they graduate!

6 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Master of Science Danish Saleem Chranya Victoria Renee Coker Russell Jordan Crandall Thibault J. Dacy Quyen Le Duong Travis Austin Daughtrey Lu Gan Jenna Kashni Dayaram Diana Hawk Jasmine Claire Dennis Martin H. Luk Ngoc Dinh 2 Hillary Elizabeth Norwood Alexander Dino Dorantes Pamela Priscilla Rosique Rodriguez Lanz Joward Doreza Hua Shao Stephanie Geraldine Farro Indira Ximena Soltero Pineda Nicholas Steven Forger John Nguyen Tran Blake Alan Frosch Christina Rosamond Woods Lawrence T. Fu Pei Wen Yang Giovanna Gabuzzi Bachelor of Science Kyle Lee Gary Rukhsar Ismail Gilani 1 Jesus Alejandro Jr. Soojin Han Vanessa Dolores Alfaro 3 Keegan Lee Hein Natalie Elizabeth Allbee Trung Ngoc Huynh Na Young An Carmen Isabel Jaimes Rengifo Ashton Hayley Anderson Ranisha Johnson Nancy Elizabeth Anderson 3 Stephen Andrew Kemp 2 Dakota Taylor Appelhans Na Young Kim 3 Melissa Carolyn Arias Fabienne Annette Knecht Seier 2 Melissa Blair Arnold 3 Ethan Thomas Kraus Savannah Baker Cassie Anette Landry 2 Sami Baki Maria H. Le Maritza Jazlynn Bernal Nam Hee Lee 1 Kristen Michelle Brogden 2 Yen Lin Lee Angela Nicole Calderon David T. Lewis 2 Daniel R. Campodonico Suyeong Lim Joy Jean-Anne Carlen Marc Taylor Lishewski Ricardo Andres Carrera Shengsheng Lu Carly Ann Castillo San Mai Jr. Anthony Giraud Chevalier Joshua T. Martinez Curtis James Childress Cornelius L. Mayes Autumn J. Childs Katelyn Nicole McDaniel Baehoon Choi 1 Melanie Grace McGinness Isaac H. Choi Andrea Nicole Medina

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 7 Allie Jean Megard 2 Rebekah Faith Stearns Chandler Marie Metcalf 3 Josie Grace Steinkamp Larry Montgomery 3 Stephanie Elise Stirling Maria Pia Morey Tricia Elizabeth Tebo Sophie Pauline Mulvaney 3 Camila Tejeda 3 Noelia Narro 3 Varil Milan Thakkar Jillian R. Nennig Zahra Alinda Thammarangsri Samantha Taylor Neumann Crystal Ann Thibodeaux Cang Dinh Trung Nguyen 2 Shaquera Monét Tomlinson Hue T. Nguyen Thao Thi Thanh Tran 2 Vi-An V Nguyen Tien Tran 2 Denzil L. Pitts Mariana Vargas 2 Anna-Maria Tenille Ramesar Andres Velasco Homero J. Ramos Mariya Veretennikova 2, 4 Rosie Rebollar 2 Maria Claudia Vertiz Julia Lynn Richey 3 Stefania Viviani Vasquez Anna Carolina Rivas 3 Jazleigh S. Walker Daniela Rivera 3 Van D. Ware II Raquel Patricia Rodriguez Jassiah Elsa Weberhofer Patrick Anthony Sanchez Nathan N. White Hannah Saucier Gina Rene Whitley Courtney Scala David Jeffrey Wicoff Ana C. Seguro Alison A. Williams Ahmad Zaakir Shareef 2 Jeremy Lamar Williams Amber D. Smith Austin Jeffrey Windom Jesseca Lee Smith Sarah M. Woodard Lauren Elizabeth Barrett Smith Yanjin Wu Michael Smithson 2 Li Ting Yu 2 Hyun Pil So 3 Dong Yu Zhang 3 Ziqiao Filip Zhang

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 8 Faculty Dennis Reynolds Glenn Cordúa y Cruz Dean, Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair Director of W&SMI, Visiting Mary Dawson Assistant Professor Associate Dean of Academic Programs Aaron Corsi Ki-Joon Back Lecturer Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Agnes L. DeFranco Studies, Donald H. Hubbs Professorship Professor, Conrad N. Hilton JéAnna Abbott Distinguished Chair Spec’s Charitable Foundation Professor Simone P. Doudna in Social Responsibility, Attorney Lecturer, Library Director Kristi Lane Baker Jason Draper Lecturer Assistant Professor Stephen Barth Colleen Gleeson Professor, Attorney Lecturer Carl A. Boger Jr. Nancy S. Graves Professor, Clinton L. Rappole Associate Professor Endowed Chair Priyanko Guchait John T. Bowen Assistant Professor Professor Rachel Han Anthony Caterina Assistant Professor Lecturer Alexis Hoey Cathy Cheatham Lecturer Lecturer Camille Kapoor William N. Chernish Lecturer Professor Emeritus Kenneth Kaser Anthony G. Chevalier Sugar Land Program Director, Recruiter Lecturer Yoon Koh Assistant Professor

9 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management FACULTY & STAFF

Thomas W. Lattin Clinton L. Rappole Visiting Assistant Professor, Professor Emeritus, former Eric Curtis L. Carlson Fellow Hilton Distinguished Chair Juan M. Madera Mark Riley Associate Professor Lecturer Cristian Morosan Kevin S. Simon Assistant Professor Director of Undergraduate Studies, Jay Neal Director of Fred Parks Wine Associate Professor Outreach Programs, Lecturer Ronald A. Nykiel Sujata Sirsat Professor Emeritus, Former Conrad Assistant Professor N. Hilton Distinguished Chair D. Christopher Taylor Erin Oeser-Goodell Director of the Beverage Management Lecturer, Executive Director Program & Fred Parks Wine of Gourmet Night Cellar, Assistant Professor Lori Osborn Karl Titz Director of Career Development Associate Professor & Placement, Lecturer Elizabeth Ann Whalen Arlene D. Ramirez Lecturer, Executive Director of Lecturer AH&LA Information Center Gloryvee Ramos Mark E. Young Lecturer Archivist, Historian

10 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management THE HONORS COLLEGE

The Honors College at the University of Houston offers students special opportunities to develop their academic abilities. Below are the Honors College honors designations. University Honors with Honors in Major Students who complete the Honors College curriculum (36 hours) and complete a senior honors thesis. University Honors Students who complete the Honors College curriculum and elect not to complete a senior honors thesis. Collegiate Honors and Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major Students who fulfill the requirements for the honors program in the college of their major, including 21 hours of honors courses; who complete an Honors College minor, or who complete 21 hours of approved honors courses. If students also complete a senior honors thesis, they graduate with Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major. Membership in The Honors College and Membership in The Honors College with Honors in Major Students who affiliate with the Honors College during their undergraduates years and complete fewer than 21 hours of honors courses. If students also complete a senior honors thesis and fulfill the requirements of their major with distinction, they graduate with Membership in The Honors College with Honors in Major. Honors in Major Students who complete a senior honors thesis but are not members of the Honors College.

Membership in The Honors College Rosie Rebollar

11 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many thanks to our volunteers for their help in making this event a success..

Mandi Anderson Danny Arocha Alissa Benton Miguel Cabrera Dianca Chase Jeremy L. Dafoe Dawn Deurell Colleen Gleeson Jennifer Glickman Alexis Hoey Lori Osborn Kevin Simon Dawn Wolf-Taylor

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Letter from the Dean Dear Graduates, Graduation marks a milestone in your educational career. On behalf of our faculty and staff, I want to congratulate you on this significant achievement. As Dean of the College of Education, I am proud of your academic success and look forward to seeing your impact on our communities – through teaching, leadership, health promotion, counseling and research. As an alumni and donor, I want to encourage you to participate with the College of Education Alumni Association and to stay connected to the College. There are multiple ways to give back, including specific designations to College of Education scholarships and programs. Learn more at www.coe.uh.edu. Thank you for choosing the College of Education and for your desire to change the world. Our best wishes are with you as you continue your career aspirations. You are the pride. Go Coogs!

Robert H. McPherson, Ph.D. Dean & Professor, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Chair

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The University of Houston’s College of Education prepares graduates to change the world - through teaching, leadership, health promotion, counseling and research. Currently, over 2,600 students are pursuing more than 30 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, both on campus and online. Our programs exceed national standards for excellence, including accreditation by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the American Psychological Association (APA). Our graduate program is ranked in the top 110 and our online programs are ranked #1 in the nation by the US News and World Report. The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) Teacher Prep Review ranked two of our teacher prep programs in the top 5 nationwide. Our Tier One faculty are world-renowned scholars with real-world experience in our communities. In addition to innovative, federally funded research projects, we have more American Education Research Association (AERA) fellows than any other Texas university. Our alumni have deep ties in the community and continue to make an impact felt well beyond graduation. Not only have alumni been named local, state, and national teachers of the year, many of our graduates rise to leadership roles across the world.

15 Fall 2015 Doctor of Education Trevor Michael Burt Variances among Resident and Faculty Survey Curriculum and Instruction Results: A Comparative Analysis of Responses Lana K. Coble to the Internal GME-Administered and Analysis of Undergraduate Student Success on External ACGME-Administered Surveys the National AC Level 1 Certification Exam Advisor: Dr. Margaret Watson Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil Courtney Nicole Busby Glen Russell IV The Differences that Exist Between the The Impact of Offering Students Dropout Rates for African American Choice in Close Reading on Their male students enrolled in Career Attitudes and Achievement Academies and those that are not Advisor: Dr. Lee Mountain enrolled in Career Academies Advisor: Dr. Anthony Rolle Caley A. Satterfield Academic Skills Building Yolanda M. Calhoun through Global Health A Case Study of an Early College High School: Advisor: Dr. Bernard Robin Students’, Teachers’, and Administrators’ Perceptions of the Benefits and Challenges Susan Ann Vincent Troutman Experienced While Attending an Early Examining the Evolution of a College High School, Factors Influencing University Summer Campus Program Program Completion, and Strategies for Mathematics Teachers that Increase Successful Completion Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Chauvot Advisor: Dr. Virginia Snodgrass-Rangel Educational Leadership Connor Anderson Cook and Policy Studies An Evaluation of a Middle School’s Isabelle Ait-Chalalet English Language Arts Pre-AP Program Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil A Phenomenology Study of Educational Leadership in Health Sciences Education Tabitha Sundrell Davis Within a Cohort–Based Doctorate An Examination of High School Career Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers’, Yalcin Akyildiz CTE Program Directors’ and Campus Administrators’ Perceptions of CTE Teacher An Examination of Principals’ and Assistant Recruitment, Development, and Retention Principals’ Perceptions Regarding the Efforts In a Large Urban School District Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Needed Advisors: Dr. Angus MacNeil and For Their Current Job Role to Lead Schools Dr. Robin McGlohn Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Shirley D’Anne Dupree Preparing and Retaining Quality Teachers: What Public Education Leaders Should Know Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 16 College of Education CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Ahmed A. Eid Kristi K. Honoré Factors and Attributes Related to Training An Examination of the Effectiveness Transfer in Healthcare Professionals of an Early College High School on Participating in Quality Improvement Training Student Performance, Attendance Rates, Advisor: Dr. Margaret Watson Graduation Rates and Dropout Rates: Implications for School Leaders Julie Lynn English Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Teacher’s Perceptions of Leadership Practices in the Implementation of Bonnie L. Hubert Professional Learning Communities An Inconvenient Truth: A Comparative Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Empirical Analysis of Expenditure Choices between Cost-Effective and Jennifer Renee Fairchild Cost-Ineffective Texas Schools Districts An Analysis of Executive Leadership Beliefs Advisor: Dr. Anthony Rolle That Contribute to District Financial Stability Advisor: Dr. Robert Borneman Carolyn P. Huynh Comparison of Third-Year-Dental Students’ Humberto Alejandro Gallardo Interpretation Competency Scores Using A Comparison of Leadership Practices Conventional and Digital Radiographs Between Principals of High And Low Advisor: Dr. Margaret Watson Performing Title I Elementary Schools With English Language Learners Within Tom Minh Le The Same Suburban School District Where Are All of the Asian American Advisor: Dr. Robert Borneman STEM Educators?: A Multi-case Study on Barriers, Motivations, and Recruitment Jerry E. Gibson Advisor: Dr. Wayne Emerson An Examination of School District Superintendents Perceptions of Processes Lateki Lewis and Strategies that are Successful in Passing Acculturation Strategies of Chinese a School Bond Referendum in School International Undergraduate Students Districts not Experiencing Growth in Student Advisor: Dr. Catherine Horn Population with a Total Enrollment of One Thousand to Thirty-five Hundred Students. Sergio Lira Advisor: Dr. Robin McGlohn An Examination of the Problem of Failing Algebra For Title I At-Risk Students in A Melody L. Goffney Large Urban Comprehensive High School An Examination of the Perceptions of Texas Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Public School Assistant Principals Regarding Their Preparation for the Principalship: Daniel Lopez Implications for School and District Leaders Beliefs of Leadership Practices and their Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Influence on the Implementation of Professional Learning Communities Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 17 Dominic Bernard Madrid Gloria Maria Spencer A Case Study of the Influence of Baseline Assessment of Nurses’ “Knowledge Professional Friendships Among and Attitudes Regarding Pain” Teachers On Teacher Retention, School Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil Culture, and Student Performance Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Tamika M. Taylor An Examination of Parental Involvement of Christyn Marie McCann Parents in Title I and Non Title I Schools and An Analysis of Educational Achievement: Their Beliefs Regarding Parent Involvement An Evaluation of the Advancement Via in One Southeast Texas School District Individual Determination Program in a Advisors: Dr. Angus MacNeil and Midsized Gulf Coast School District Dr. Robin McGlohn Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil and Dr. Wayne Emerson Hedith S. Upshaw A Longitudinal Study of a Bilingual Education Margo Y. Melchor Program Versus English as a Second Language Cultural Perspective of Dental (ESL) Program: A Study of Two Programs Students in Community Learning Advisor: Dr. Robert Borneman Advisor: Dr. Bernard Robin Lillian W. Wanjagi John Paul Mrozek Course Withdrawal as a Early Identification of the At-risk Student Attrition Factor Student: Using a Survey Instrument Advisor: Dr. Catherine Horn to Facilitate Retention in a Health Professional Doctoral Degree Program Christella G. Whitcher Advisor: Dr. Bernard Robin Primary Team Nursing (PTN) and TeamSTEPPS® as an Intervention for Change Joseph L. Nolte Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil An Examination of the Beliefs of Texas High School Principals on the Impact Doctor of Philosophy of Extracurricular Participation on Student Academic Performance Psychological, Health and Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Learning Sciences Richard L. Parr Jr. (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) Investigating the Effects of Sustained Cashuna Trinese Huddleston Professional Development on Campus Racial and Gender Discrimination and District Mathematics Programs: Among Black Women: An Examination of An Analysis of the Rice University Health Locus of Control as a Moderator Mathematics Leadership Institute of Maladaptive Eating Behaviors Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Advisor: Dr. Nathan Smith Michael Ramcharan An Assessment of Musculoskeletal Medicine Deficiencies in Chiropractic Education: A Survey of Chiropractic Clinical Clerks Advisor: Dr. Bernard Robin

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 18 College of Education CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Mertie Margaret Miller-Gomez Evan Vargas An Analysis of Cattell-Horn-Carroll Mary Beatrice Vitek Cognitive Abilities Relating to Academic Yen Thi Hoang Vu Achievement Among Students in Grades First through Fifth Grades Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins and Policy Studies Fan Wu Daneiva Doris Allevato Exploring College Engineering Students’ Meaghan Maria Avalos Choices, Effort, Persistence, and Continuation Nneka Renee Ayozie from Expectancy-Value Theory’s Perspective Cassina Lynn Christ Advisor: Dr. Weihua Fan Byron Dexter Cobbin Master of Education Amber Louise Colchado Michelle Cruz Curriculum and Instruction Krista Lynn Dankert Manuel Calderon Allynn Lauren Delaney Danny Castro Brenna M. Dorgan Jennifer Ann Castro Dashonda Danae Eddins Catherine Marie Cerdedo Reshma Srikant Evans Neil P Chatelain Clark G. Fredrickson Phuc Nguyen Dao Angela Martise Gaddis Thomas Matthew Davies Helen Miranda Grogan Izela J. Escobedo Michael Tyrone Haggerty Kristen Fjeldal Callie Rose Hensley Rebecca Ann Garcia Chatney Danette Hines Zachary Evan Gresham Jessica Karen Howell Heather Celeste Grosso Diana Cox Hoy Sara Beth Gutierrez Kara M. Hutchinson Rabeyya Imran Stephanie Ann Knight De’nesha James Sara Beth Ludemann Thai Minh Tam Le Jimmy Edward Lugo Ngoc Uyen Huong Nguyen Kati Brook Macgeorge Yulia Alicia Rathgeber Askari Mohammad Daniel G. Rosen Sarah Elizabeth Mugavero Kathryn Teresa Schieffer Miriam Ofelia Mulet Ahmed Shihata Belinda Muñoz Christine Janet Sirrieh Carolyn Marie Nedelkovski Leigh Ruth Sweet Katherine Lloyd Nelson Thi Thuy Loan To Erica Njoku Nguyen Hong An Tran Amy Katherine Peterson

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 19 Samantha L. Saunders Mirta Asenet Beiza 3 Eric A. Soza Brian Gregory Castillo Allie Elizabeth Spear Rebecca Soyoung Chun Lacey Jane Hines Springer Maria Mercedes Cicero 3 Ian W. Todd Samantha Paige Coyle 1 Brandon Scott Vail Ariana Cruz 3 Erin Theresa Van Pelt Amy Lynn Damiani 1 Jermel Jude Viltz Logan Keith Danna 3 Melissa Taylor Vrionis Cristina Navidad Davila Ada D. Wilson Morgan Kay Edwards Ana Della Zamarripa Manelle Mary El-Negery Nery Gamez 2 Psychological, Health and Kiara Lizette Garcia 3 Learning Sciences (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) Lori Gillespie 2 Denise Coello Ashley N. Gonzales 2 Allison Taylor Dovi Christina Marie Guerra 2 Samantha Rose Forde Lucerito Gutierrez 1 Nancy Leah Kendall Clare Marie Hatch 3 Vu Quoc Tran Ikram Hersi 1 Jennifer L. Wang Uroosa Begum Hussain 3 Kexin Zhou Shohani Islam Stephanie Jerez Bachelor of Arts Erin L. Jiles Brittany Lamere Johnson Psychological, Health and Anila Khan 1 Learning Sciences Sarah Elizabeth Lenderman 3 (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) Pamela Lopez-Martinez Li Jen Huang Jessica Lynn Luera 2 Jenny Hsing-Chuan Liu Lucila Martinez 3 Ashley R. Randolph Marcelo Martinez 2 Maria Florencia Martinez Bachelor of Science Mercedes E. Mcginnis Norma Janeth Mendez 1 Curriculum and Instruction Johana Montoya 3 Mireya Guadalupe Alvarado Madeleine M. Moses Brittany Marie Andrews 3 Mary Katherine Mull Jennifer Elizabeth Arbaiza 2 Karen E. Nerio Fozia Baig 3 Cynthia My-Tien Nguyen 1 Shaterika Denise Beasley

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 20 College of Education CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Jessica Cao Nguyen 1 Jose Guillermo Almaguer Kim-Thoa Thi Nguyen 2 Hilla Amanullah Michelle Huong Nguyen 2 Christianah Oluwabunmi Arowolo 2 Thanh Phuong Thi Nguyen Fatima Jamal Bafagih John Pacheco Melen Belay James Pack Patrick J. Blanchard Christian L. Page Nancy Anhminh Bui Reenee Palacios 2 Tasneem S Burhani Ana Silvia Peña 3 Ana Campos Jessica Nichole Peña Yvonne Chukwu Van Phan1 Erin Patricia Clayton 2 Chassidy D. Pittman Jasmine Monet Colbert Diana Yadira Ponce 3 Lilian K. Contreras Stephanie Portillo 3 Erica Da Rosa Erica R. Preston Kate Rachel Daniel 3 Kyaundra A. Quinn Courtney Elise Darden Estefany M. Quintanilla Kristina Alexis Davila Dahlia Alejandra Quiroga 3 Sarah Ruth Davis Jocelin Reyes Ashton Taylor de Cardenas 4 Roxana D. Rivas Barahona 3 Priscilla De La Rosa Emily Rodriguez Amanda Christine Desilva Elizabeth Sarai Ruiz Michael A. Do 3 Tiffany L. Smith Alyssa K. Dupiche Amanda Michelle Swader 2 Christina Espinosa Katherine Ann Tomaselli 3 Theresa Renee Fuller 1 Zaira Suhai Trevino 3 Yesenia Nunez Garcia Allyson V. Tweedt 3 Tiffany Evette Garrett Kifton James Vanemon 3 Paola Gomez Raven Mallori Waikel 2 Katherine A. Greene Kate Ellen Waldorf 1 Philip Sebastian Guerrero Alicia J. Wilson Brandi N. Guidry Dianna Gutierrez 3 Psychological, Health and Vincent Jerreod Hall Learning Sciences 2 (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) Lindsay Michelle Ham Amira Abakar 1 Jazmine Hawkins 3 Joshua G. Abraham Bria Aleece Haynie 2 Sydney Elise Alexander Elmer Huicochea Sinin Allahalih 1 Nekisha Hunter

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 21 College of Education CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Ngoc Bich Thi Huynh Kimberley A. Pham Ramatoulie Jabbie Lauren Ashlee Potter 3 Amber Johnson 3 Rafael E. Pouso 2 Gayatri Narendra Joshi 3 Tara Prier Reah Lynn Kelly 2 Erica Renee Rodriguez Sepideh Kharrat Nilda R. Rodriguez 1 Brittany La Shawn Kinney Victoria E. Rodriguez Heather Rae Komasa Daisy E. Romero Ashlie Raelyne Krowski Bryston J. Royer Jennifer Lauren Kurtz Roberto Saldana 3 Phu Ba Le Charis Cheyenne Saldivar Brenda Y Lozano 2 Tasnim Sarkar 3 Jessy T. Mai Hollis H. Seale 3 Miranda Blair Maness Catherine D Selvaggi Danielle Renee Martinez Malaak Maher Shobaki 3 Nisha Courtney Mathews 3 Jessica P. Tapia 3 Janeli Milan 1 Alicia R. Taylor 2 Crystal Erica Morales 2 Yen H. Thai Stephanie Marie Morales Shaiipaula S Thomas Ifrah Nasir 3 Alex A. Tran 2 Valerie Navarro Anna T. Vu Maria Dolores Nolasco 3 Leigha L. Walts Ikenna Oscar Nwokem Gail Delores White Jessica M. Orozco Windy Wike 1 Crystal Ortiz 3 Ashley Nicole Wilder 3 Jalisha Osagie Lauren B. Wolfe 3 Jessica Jasmin Pacheco Carissa D. Worsham Edna Paredes Ashley Nicole Wright Shreena Dinesh Patel Kristen M. Wright 1 Maddison Danae Peveto Natalie N. Zuniga 3

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 22 College of Education GRADUATES

Summer 2015 Doctor of Education Marla J. Sheppard An Examination of Teachers, Administrators’, Curriculum and Instruction and Principals’ Perceptions of How Chad M. Jones the Early Literacy Background of the Teachers’ Perceptions of the Interactive Principal Influences Their Decisions and Whiteboard: Ease of Use, Usefulness, Practices in Literacy Development in a and Relationship of Training Successful Turnaround High School Advisor: Dr. Sara McNeil Advisor: Dr. Angus MacNeil Educational Leadership Emily Karen Vinas Relationship between Faculty Assessment and Policy Studies of Resident Medical Knowledge Dana Arreola and Resident Performance on the The Impact of Guided Reading and Directed CREOG In-service Examination Instruction on Vocabulary and Comprehension Advisor: Dr. Margaret Watson Development of Fifth Grade Students: Implications for School and District Leaders Doctor of Philosophy Advisor: Dr. Robin McGlohn Antonio Avalos Psychological, Health and Urban Hispanic High School Students’ Learning Sciences Perceptions of Educational Strategies Used (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) During Their Tenth Grade Year in High School Aaron Boyce Advisors: Dr. Robert Borneman and Development and Validation of the Dr. Angus MacNeil Causes of Peer Rejection Scale Aneka Bolden-Vancourt Advisor: Dr. Samuel McQuillin Study of the Attributes and Behaviors Patrick Livingston Lukingbeal of Middle School Principals in Exploring Psychological Well-being in Successful Title I Schools College Students: Examining the Role of Advisors: Dr. Robert Borneman and Sexual Orientation in Development Dr. Angus MacNeil Advisor: Dr. Richard Olenchak Jonathan Campbell Katherine Ramos The Influence of the Advancement Via Comparing the Career Transitions of Individual Determination (AVID) Program Younger and Older Adults: Contributions of on Student Performance Measured Adult Attachment Orientation and Career by College Readiness Standards Adaptability to Subjective Well-Being Advisors: Dr. Angus MacNeil and Advisor: Dr. Frederick Lopez Dr. Steven Bush Patricia A. Rehak Inside the Community College Developmental Math Classroom: Understanding Differences between Faculty and Students’ Attitudes and Experiences Advisor: Dr. Lyle McKinney

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 23 College of Education GRADUATES

Brent W. Smith Allison Marie Sawyer Verhaak The Association Between Foster Parent Knowledge of Child Sexual Trauma, Bachelor of Science Parental Self-Efficacy, and Retainment of Sexually Abused Foster Children Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Samuel McQuillin Jessica F Diosdado Master of Education Christina Hernandez 3 Ifeoma I. Nzeocha Curriculum and Instruction Psychological, Health and Mikalah M. Fallon Learning Sciences Ashley Christina Heng (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) Rebeca Weisleder Urow Fawziyat O. Aminu Educational Leadership Markeith Dashawn Ambles and Policy Studies Leron D. Barnes Ashley Denise Askew Taneisha Renee Broaddus Gregory Gabriel Rhodes Teonna Jada Campbell Kelcey Sharnae Curry Psychological, Health and Tu K. Dinh Learning Sciences Ai-Ha Thi Do 2 (Formerly known as Educational Psychology) Ifeoma Merit Duru Patricia Ofili Aburime Elena Amitius Hooper Brittiney Regina Ebanks Simone L. Jordan Michael Robert Holcomb Marlon Leiva Lopez 2 Karina Loyo Ana Del Carmen Mendoza Laura Ashton Lyles Arlene M. Nerios 3 Sarah Elizabeth Ochs Yi’Niecia L. Parker Jacqueline Ortiz Thanh Tan Tran Natalie S. Raff Jasmine N. Williams Lanessa M. Roberson

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer (Highest GPA) 24 College of Education ADMINISTRATION

Administration

Robert H. McPherson, Ph.D. Dean & Professor, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Chair

Andrea Backscheider Burridge, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Jonathan P. Schwartz, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

Andrew P. Daire, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Research

Jennifer Chauvot, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

R. Anthony Rolle, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ezemenari M. Obasi, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Psychological Health and Learning Sciences

25 College of Education THE HONORS COLLEGE

The Honors College at the University of Houston offers students special opportunities to develop their academic abilities. Below are the Honors College honors designations. University Honors with Honors in Major Students who complete the Honors College curriculum (36 hours) and complete a senior honors thesis. University Honors Students who complete the Honors College curriculum and elect not to complete a senior honors thesis. Collegiate Honors and Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major Students who fulfill the requirements for the honors program in the college of their major, including 21 hours of honors courses; who complete an Honors College minor, or who complete 21 hours of approved honors courses. If students also complete a senior honors thesis, they graduate with Collegiate Honors with Honors in Major. Membership in The Honors College and Membership in The Honors College with Honors in Major Students who affiliate with the Honors College during their undergraduates years and complete fewer than 21 hours of honors courses. If students also complete a senior honors thesis and fulfill the requirements of their major with distinction, they graduate with Membership in The Honors College with Honors in Major. Honors in Major Students who complete a senior honors thesis but are not members of the Honors College.

University Honors Haya Khan

26 College of Education SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many thanks to our volunteers for their help in making this event a success.

Alyssa Adame Adrian McClain Lori Armstrong George McCready Whitney Canada Karen Nguyen Brandie Cleaver Thuhuong Nguyen Chrisdolyn Dawson Kathy Patnaude Mary Fisher-Warrick Rebecca Perez Amanda Flores Daniel Pineda Micah Gerami Jaime Questell Sharnae Gilmore Shana Reed Aaron Hudson Bernice Roberts Britney Ikner Paul Roch Ramatoulie Jabbie Tim Rosas Miranda Jasso Margaret Spangler Mary Bess Kelley Karen Tran Margaret Kuczynski Anitra Wright Laura Lee Jeylan Yassin Paula Leveston Aimee Young Tracy Markovich Kimberly Zainfeld

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Letter from the Dean Dear Graduate: I would like to personally congratulate you on your graduation from the University of Houston College of Technology. With the conclusion of today’s proceedings you will have attained a major personal goal. I have no doubt that whatever new goals you set for yourself will also be met with enthusiasm and self-assurance. The College of Technology considers itself fortunate to have been associated with students such as yourself and we hope that you will continue to be part of our team through our Alumni Association. Not only do we need you as an alumnus for continued quality growth and development, but through this association you can use the College as a source of strength, encouragement, and growth. Please remember that we will always be your College and it is our pleasure to be here to serve you and our community in any way we can. Congratulations again and may your achievements in life be many and fulfilling. Sincerely,

Neil Eldin Interim Dean

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The College of Technology began in 1941 when local firms contributed funds for the third permanent building on campus for the new School of Technology. The first technical institute programs to be initiated by the new college in 1945 were also the first engineering technology programs in the state of Texas, accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development. By 1962, the College of Technology offered 16 programs-9 vocational and 7 engineering technology programs. By 1968, the college was granting a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree. Throughout the decades, the School of Technology grew to meet the ever-changing disciplines associated with technology and the growing diversity of the student body. Today the college is comprised of four different departments and a wide range of disciplines. The Construction Management department offers both an undergraduate and graduate degree in the field of Construction Management. The Engineering Technology department has carried forth the engineering technology programs that were the hallmark of the college’s early years, and now covers the areas of biotechnology, computer engineering technology, electrical power engineering technology, and mechanical engineering technology. The Human Development and Consumer Sciences department covers the areas of retailing and consumer science, and human resources development, and the Information and Logistics Technology department covers information systems technology and security, digital media, supply chain and logistics technology, technology leadership and project management. The College of Technology remains in the forefront of technology education, research, offering programs that meet the needs of a dynamic marketplace that demands competent, well-trained technologists.

30 College of Technology CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Fall 2015 Master of Science Human Resource Development Kristen Elise Henderson Construction Management Department Renada Shawnt’e Jones Construction Management Kristen Larue Keller Mikel Barbara Archana Kulkarni Sujata N. Kulkarni Nousheen Nasir Rushikesh Anil Pardeshi Cecilia Noel Adolfo Nunez Engineering Technology Department Hilary A. Rainbolt Engineering Technology Swarnasuseela Subramanian Zeeshan Akram Ching Lu Sun Veronica Camarillo-Morris Anne Ilene Wright Dina Dalibalta Information and Logistics Seyyed Taghi Hasani Shabestari Technology Department Geetanjali Kamte Tae Hyung Kim Information Systems Security Anirudh Rao Kotaru Akanksha Vikas Chaturvedi Ali Haider Naqvi Joseph Mark Clark IV Norarat Nuemket Vamsidhar Reddy Mamidi Tejaswi Palacharla Kevin J. May Mydhilipurnima Palagummi Angela Denise McGahen Susmitha Sama Moinuddin Abbas Mohammed Staicy M. Simon Long Kim Nguyen Norarat Nuemket Human Development and Oluwatosin Ojo Consumer Sciences Department Ugochukwu N. Onyeabo Foresight Anusha Srikantam Omeke Gerald Alikor Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Nicole Marie Trapp Oluchi Blessing Ajoku Global Retailing Sophia Isabel Funes Crespo Jingwei Cai Irina Isupova Jennifer D. Hancock Chan Boi Le Phan Maria Ferdina Nooren Sharetta Re’Veon McCullough Amanda Marie Sanchez-Garza Jessica Jacqueline Rattani Mae Bernadette Woods Priya Sharma

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 31 Technology Project Management Hussain Qurban Momin Zeeshan Akram Juan Antonio Morfin Veronica Camarillo-Morris Ryan Anthony Newsom 3 Dina Dalibalta Steven Nguyen Sakshi Madhukar Jain Pedro E. Ortiz Jennifer C. Jones Tyler Reid Powell Tae Hyung Kim John Roland Reyes Sravani Korpol Tristan Andreas Rieckhoff 2 Robert Obi Nweke Juan Marselo Ruiz Jr. Luyi Pan Sarah Mariam Saleem 3 Muthiah Subbiah Catherine Lynn Salles Gabriel R. Villarreal Austin J. Schniers 3 Ernesto Tapia Bachelor of Science Kelvin Trinh David Valerio 3 Construction Management Department Nevin Daniel Wardrop Construction Management Ryan Don Wesley Jerry Darren Batchelor 2 William T. Wied John Patrick Baudoin 3 Nedyalko Y. Yankov Maximilian Bugge Engineering Technology Department Anthony Alexander Chacon Pedro Jose Delacruz 3 Biotechnology Rebecca L. Done 2 Ryan-Michael Z. Agatep Clinton P. Eddy II Walter Christian Black Douaa Sarah Eldiraoui Alejandra Cerda Joshua Michael Allen Fleck Evan Keylon Cleaver Jose Enrique Garcia 3 Gabriella Conrado Torin Patrick Garfield Ruth Deneke Bryan Cody Goodwin Samuel J. Dew Christopher Salvador Guerrero Jebin M. Jacob Minh Le Ho Ebony J. Lewis 2 Eniola O. Joseph 3 Kenny Nguyen Christopher Raymond Kirsch Andrew R. Salti Daniel Macias Adiaratou Sidibe 3 Robert William Marshall 2 Samia Yazdani Zachery Shawn Martin 3 Computer Engineering Technology Michael Dustin Mattison Robert Cyrus Dehghan Ashby Michaca Brittany Taylor Falcon

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 32 College of Technology CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Santos Daniel Galvan 3 Mariana Santibanez Ruth Garcia Jason June Shem Terrance Christopher Garr Larry Vang Guillermo Gimenez 1 Jose Antonio Villagomez Alexander T. Jamora 2 Casey Yeung Ohana Andrade Lima Mechanical Engineering Technology 2 Xiaohua Liu Ahmad Ossama Abdallah Cameron C. Mace Ibrahim Ahmed Alkhatib Albert Hoa Nguyen Alex A. Alvarado Tung Thanh Nguyen Dalia Arredondo 3 Zachary Rosel Oakes Nhat Cong Bui 3 Alan Alejandro Ochoa Demarlon Duralle Carter Ugonna Bryan Odenigwe Alberth Chavez Manuel Reyes Jennifer H. Cheng Sergio Rodriguez Eusebio Cruz Edgar R. Tamez Weyinmi Eresanara Jasmine Trenae’ Thomas Richard Carl Flikkema Robert Trenary Sandra Tatiana Gavela 3 Daniel Warren Vandagriff Austin James Glaze 1 Omar Vazquez Edgar Amador Godoy Hector Vides Alejandro Gomez Jr. 3 Jose A. Viera Elias Govea Zhipan Xiong Emanuel Guillermo Electrical Power Engineering Technology Jason Dwayne Henry Jose Aguirre Aaron David Hunter Stephen Francis Katchur Bifano Diego Hurtado 3 Kyle Dean Breakiron Edwin Moses Jackson Javier Campos Jemba Ziwa Jakana Joe Michael Compean 2 Nathan Michael Longwell Lashane Neora De Silva Victor Lopez 2 Walter Antonio Fuentes Kendal M. Mabry Christopher A. Garcia 3 Regdric Benjamin Malveaux Daniel Heiden 3 Justin Andrew Marroquin Shaun A. Kyser Elliott Abraham Martinez Rodrick Lavan Lewis Hilary Tobe Mokolo Brian Alexander Marichal Porfirio Molina Kyle Pekkanen Christopher R. Nagala Alberto Sanchez Jr. Angel R. Nava 3

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 33 Bao Ngu Nguyen Hector Escalante Christian Ocampo Adam Falcon 2 Robert Carlton Odom III 3 Zakia Farzana 3 Joseph W. Ossorio 3 Yanely Galetti Cuong Huy Pham Daniela Garcia Jeremy C. Phothisane Karla T. Gonzalez Larry Phuong Lauren Olevia Guidry Edward Resendez Brittany Michelle Heiman 3 Wilmar Ademir Reyes Haydee Hinojosa 1 Osvaldo Adrian Rocha Andrew Holt Ninel Alexis Rodriguez Jordan Rachelle Irlbeck Rodolfo Romero Nida Khalid Janjua Luis E. Ruiz Murad Khalid Janjua Aaron Joseph Russell Melissa Jimenez Joseph R. Settles Swetha P. Kora 2 Gursharan Singh Bianca Migliori 3 Mark Allen Smith 3 Kristella J. Narvaez 2 Jared David Smith Qui Anh Phuoc Nguyen 3 Ivan Lewis Stockton II 2 Olivia C. Oakes Juan C. Tovar Ashlee Nicole Park Stephanie A. Tran Mayuri Dinesh Patel 2 Thomas Gordon Vandeweerd Tina Kim Pham Raymond Mariano Weir Michelle Bureros Piech 1 Benjamin C. Welte Rothavy Prak Brett Williams James Ratliff George Christos Zagorianos Erica Reyes 3 Marisela Salgado 3 Human Development and Latreace Sharmane Seria Consumer Sciences Department Tiphani Christian Taylor Human Resource Development Farah Usmani Cynthia Amador Twee T. Vu 1 Anna V. Beltran Waltriece LaJoyce Willis Brittin R. Bryant 1 Iris Olevia Caldwell Retailing and Consumer Science Emily Ann Adams Linsa A. Chacko Rachel Marie Aguirre Shonali Chander 2 Asia Mia Alvarez Austin Glyn Crocker 2 Lauren Alyshia Dansby Cara Nicole Bowien Emily Jordan Bronnenberg

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 34 College of Technology CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Sydney Claire Burroughs 2 David Michael Beno Tanya Michelle Cantu 2 Shawn Dario Best Amanda Rose Chapa Tanzie Brown Kayla Heather Cline James William Carter II Mario Javier M. Conchu Jason Michael Casey 1, 4 Taylor Marissa Demski Chase J. Childers Alyssa Marie Evans 1 Jonathan J. Cogan 3 Candace Maria Flores Heather Ava Cottle Courtney Marie Forey Luis E. Delgado Sidra Ghafoor 3 Aakas Harshadbhai Desai Dominique M. Guzman Thinh Johnny Dinh Lily Ann Hernandez Anthony M. Flores Judy Jaramillo Gabriel R. Gonzalez Lian Christine Karmout Halston Gregory Harris Sana Mansur Lakdawala 2 Ronda Renea Haynes Ebony Elanie Limbrick Jessica Ho 2 Isis Marino Justin Holmes Caitlin Elissa Miller George Cody Katerle Cristina Marie Noel Tyler L. Kocurek Daisy L. Ocana My Doanh Thi Le 3 Tracey Nkeiruka Okafor Brandon Khoa Le Christin’e Olowonira Jennifer Le 3 Giovanni Anthony Parra Dickson Lora Alicia M. Perkins Jesus J. Lozano Beatrice A. Rios Diego Manrique Parraga 3 Ashley Aubra Sanders Victor Martinez Cierra Audrain Scales Larry Lee McMichael Lauren Alexandra Thomas Veronica D. Paz Tiffany Nicole Trevino Wilson Pham Christopher Brian Wallace Christopher Michael Pickens Hae L. Yu Elisabed Ramirez Delles F. Simon Information and Logistics Justin Cody Thomas 3 Technology Department Thu-Thao Thi Tran 2 Computer Information Systems Khoa Tan Tran 3 Wakil A. Abdal-Jamiil Guanchu Wang Max Majid Adibpour Collin R. Watson 3 2 Scott Jeffery Bauman Thomas Robert West

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 35 Digital Media Benjamin Leontin Tiburca 1 Jesse Ikenna Agiriga Sarai Vasquez Jaja N. Anele Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Gabriel Alfaro Cedillo Johanna Gabriela Acosta 3 Joshua Blake Dorrell Muhammad Fareed Afzal 2 3 Arielle Marie Kosmalski Sabah R. Ali 2 Michelle-Thy Minh Nguyen Sara Victoria Arias 3 Hung Minh Nguyen Alexander David Ballands 3 Brittany Rae Riley Trenton C. Bennett 3 Aria Vafadari Kami Lanette Bohannon 3 Sarah Elizabeth Voss Jennifer Ashley Bui Organizational Leadership and Supervision Miriam YaJaira Cabezas Danny M. Bacot 3 Enrique Dylan Carranza 2 Deborah Jean Bailey 3 Jennifer Chan 3 Karissa Lee Nicole Brown 2 Brian William Childs 2 Carla V. Champion Ellie Cecily Corry Bernadette Coates Johnathan D. Davis Alicia Sethrida Constantine Talley Kristen Nicole De La Cerda 3 Matthew Paul Elders Alexander Jordan Dean Eric Martin Estrada Jessyka Sharlow Delmoral Emmanuel O. Fakorede Kenny T. Dinh 1 Akbarali F. Hajiani 3 Rudy O. Escobedo Adrian James Harris Dylan Martin Etienne 2 Matthew Ryan Hartman Andres J. Gragera John Timothy Horton Anthony R. Griffin Ashley Monique Howard Alyssa Harper Bernard K. Johnson Eric Mitchell Hayes Christina Kassi 3 Stephanie Higareda 2 Geoffrey C. Korone 3 Syed Jaffer Hussain Cody Michael Kraushaar Seunfunmi Ibidapo-Obe Scott Daniell Magruder Jenney Grace Jacob 2 Michelle Denise Mortimore Andrew P. James Marquita Perry Cheryl Renee Jimenes Stephen Matthew Rodriguez 2 Andrea Stacey Karan Yajaira Marie Santana Donald Joseph Kerner 3 Rennice D. Smith Abdul R. Khan 3 Sam T. Tang Adeel A. Khan Yonas Tesfai Yu Hao Lai 3

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 36 College of Technology CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Jonathan An Le 3 John Babatunde Phillips Thomas D. Le Christopher Alexis Rojas Carlos M. Leal Senyda Rubalcaba Sungjun Lee Tobias Ruiz Jr. Yaohan Li 2 Mohammad Muzzumil Sheikh Akash Daniel Mathew Eric Tseng Shen Dale Aaron Miller Krishnan Albert Shivshanker 2 Rahil A. Momin 2 Richard Shook 2 Julissa Najarro Yvonne Siew Guy Andrew Napier 3 Zoe M. Spack 3 Anh Van Nguyen2 Christene Mary Thomas Eric L. Nguyen 3 Michelle Tran 3 Judy Nguyen 2 Lap D. Trinh Kevin Huy Nguyen 1 Trazail De’Ron Tucker 3 Eric Christopher Ocampo 2 Austin Lee Vanderlyn Santiago Elias Olvera Jose Ismael Villegas 3 Elizabeth Perez 3 Fidel Villegas Jr. 3 Raveen N. Phifer Bryan Ray Wentworth 1 Asmira Yerbanga

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 37 Summer 2015 Master of Science Information and Logistics Technology Department Construction Management Department Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Construction Management Rhidaya Wagley William A. Banks Ting Chen Bachelor of Science

Engineering Technology Department Construction Management Department Engineering Technology Construction Management Amir Ali Kouhi Kamali Jacob Kaplan Christie Mubashiruddin Mohammed Garrett Walker Shaw Elahe Shafiee Brooke Elizabeth Teinert Human Development and Engineering Technology Department Consumer Sciences Department Computer Engineering Technology Foresight Trent David Bounds Simon Stewart Brittany La’ Sha Sessum Human Resource Development Electrical Power Engineering Technology Kwame Erasto Brown Victoria E. Kelly3 Jeffrey Dean Cameron Kyle R. Pazon Armando Ruben Fuentes Johanna Ysabella Garcia Weffer Mechanical Engineering Technology Amy Haemi Hwang Bradlee Kyle Henderson Gary B. James Patrick James Howard Phuong Anh Lee Charles Uy Nguyen Doroty Magalhaes Sato Chai Fong Zee Anastasia StaceyJean Norton Human Development and Diana Arleen Pena Consumer Sciences Department Wendy Woan-Lin Shieh Human Resource Development Sarika Singh Farheen Ahmad Floyd B. Spencer Genesis Garza Jillian Maria Trackwell Gabriella Monique Martinez Sandra Natalie Reyes 3 Annalece Hope Sanders Nina N. Sisommout

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 38 College of Technology CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Retailing and Consumer Science Digital Media Allison B. Campos Cedric Thorsten Fibich Cara Noel Carbajal Joshua Michael Jordan Miranda Nicole Chavera Raveena Lad 3 Valeria Duran 3 Levi P. Southerlan Shireen Yousif Hadi Organizational Leadership Brianna Virginia Mills and Supervision Shiksha Kamlesh Singh 2 Naeem David Abdullah Christopher L. Teran 3 Adam J. Attayi Elanie Aileen Webb Jamahl Denard Calloway Information and Logistics Edgardo Candela 3 Technology Department Orlando Armin Mejia 1 Computer Information Systems Yasmeen Zaa’Hire Thompson Basil Camille Chehayeb 2 Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Tyler J. Fierro Gary E. Alfred Edmond Fung Chiraz Bessaoud 3 Gregory Allen Hambrick 2 Lorena Nicole Bowles Saad Ali Khan John M, Feliciano Aaron Lozano George Adam Giannopoulos Tina Luong 1 Elisheba Rahman Khan Joshua Ian Ogden Eric L. Roberson Sergio Ranero Jongezoon Taylor Hamilton Trawick Kristy Sarah Small Ilana Zimmerman3 Anthony Paul Wojcik

¹ Summa Cum Laude - ² Magna Cum Laude - ³ Cum Laude - 4 Banner Bearer 39 College of Technology ADMINISTRATION

Administration

Neil Eldin, Ph.D., P.E. Interim Dean Heidar Malki, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Rupa Iyer, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies To be announced. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Jerry Pyka, Ed.D. Assistant Dean for Outreach

Department Chairs Lingguang Song, Ph.D. Interim Chair, Department of Construction Management Wajiha Shireen, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Engineering Technology Mequanint Moges, Ph.D. Assistant Chair, Department of Engineering Technology Marcella Norwood, Ed.D. Chair, Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences To be announced. Chair, Department of Information and Logistics Technology Dan M. Cassler, M.A. Assistant Chair, Department of Information and Logistics Technology

40 College of Technology SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many thanks to our volunteers for their help in making this event a success.

Carlo Deason Katherine Frazier Carlos Gonzalez Michelina Johnson Fallon Jones Philip Jones Susan Lancaster Kelly Le Ashley Leiva Lois Nichols Ceasar Nunez Nam Ngyuen Deidra Perry Christal Pradia Derellia Robinson Shantavia Settles Roneshia Shaw Van Stevens Edrel Stoneham Gordon Taylor Jaime Thomas Jocelyn Veasley Peter Weber

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