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Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. Murphy Athletic Center, Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University has graduated 119,481 students since its inception in 1911. These students have received associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Our first Doctor of Arts degrees were conferred on December 22, 1972, the first Educational Specialist degrees on December 20, 1974, and the first Doctor of Philosophy on May 10, 2003. There have been 399 Doctor of Arts degrees, 1,707 Educational Specialist degrees, and 137 Doctor of Philosophy degrees awarded.

Although degree candidates are listed in this program by academic degree sought, their names are called alphabetically by colleges. The listing of degree candidates and the announced honor distinctions are tentative and subject to final certification of graduation.

1 Program Program

Processional: “Rigaudon” by Andre Campra Audience, please remain standing for the processional, moment of silence, and singing of the National Anthem. Faculty, please remove hats for the singing of the National Anthem and moment of silence.

Moment of Silence

National Anthem

Presiding...... Dr. Sidney A. McPhee President, Middle Tennessee State University

Recognition of Faculty Emeriti

Recognition of Distinguished Alumni

Commencement Address...... Dr. Michael Arndt ...... Faculty Senate President

Presentation of Candidates for Degrees...... Dr. Brad Bartel University Provost

Conferring of Degrees...... Dr. Sidney A. McPhee

Alma Mater...... Mr. H. Stephen Smith Professor, School of Music

Recessional: “Hornpipe” from Water Music by G. F. Handel Audience, please remain standing until procession has marched out.

2 Program

Organist...... Mr. Windell Little

Announcing the Graduates...... Dr. Bertha Clark Professor, Health and Human Performance Dr. Kevin Donovan Professor, Department of English

Assisting with Diplomas...... Ms. Jaye Kiblinger Executive Aide, Department of Business Communication and Entrepreneurship

Commencement Marshal Ms. Ann Reaves

Heralds Ms. Pansey Carter, Ms. Allison McGoffin, Ms. Yvonne Elliott, Ms. Janice Benson, Mr. Philip Smith

Commercial photographers will photograph each diploma presentation. These pictures will be available to graduates for purchase. For this reason, no additional photography will be allowed on the floor of Murphy Center.

Alumni Association President

On behalf of the Middle Tennessee State University National Alumni Association, I congratulate you on joining a very special group. With today’s ceremony, you move from being a student to joining more than 100,000 MTSU alumni. As an alumnus, you are a vital part of the Middle Tennessee State University family. We count on you to represent us to this nation and the world. We hope that your experiences as a student will serve you well in the future. Always be proud of your alma mater and stay connected to your university. If you would like to be involved in the Alumni Association, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-533-MTSU (6878) or visit mtalumni.com. Welcome to the future and to your National Alumni Association.

Jim Dunlap, ‘57 President, MTSU National Alumni Association, 2013–2014

3 DistinguishedAlumni

MARIA SALAS Service to the Community Maria Salas was born in Chattanooga and was the first member of her family to go to college. She attended MTSU on a basketball scholarship and graduated summa cum laude in 1985. While working full time, she took night classes at the Nashville School of Law, graduating in 1992. Today, she runs a successful bankruptcy law practice on Music Row. She is a member of the board of directors of the Nashville Bar Association, and she received the association’s 2001 Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award. She has been named “Best of the Bar” by The Nashville Business Journal several times. Ms. Salas is known locally and nationally as a tireless volunteer. She is a founding member and current board member of the Stonewall Bar Association of Tennessee, an organization to support GLBT legal professionals and promote diversity in the legal profession. She is also a founding member of the Tennessee Equality Project and the Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce. She received the Human Rights Campaign Equality Award in 2010, and she serves on the board of directors of Nashville CARES. Ms. Salas is also an active PTO member and parent volunteer at her daughter’s school, Julia Green Elementary.

LARRY NEEDHAM Professional Achievement Larry Needham graduated from MTSU in 1968 with a degree in chemistry. He earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Georgia and held postdoctoral fellowships there and also at Vanderbilt University. For over 34 years, he held several important positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Before his death in 2010, he served as chief of the Organic Analytical Toxicology Branch, where he gave technical and administrative direction to a staff of 75, many with doctoral degrees. Dr. Needham was known throughout the world for his studies involving human exposure to environmental toxicants and was an expert in human exposure assessment. He traveled widely working with governments to eradicate disease and benefit humanity. Colleagues called him someone who “simply transformed public health,” largely by leading the CDC’s development of an environmental health program that has significantly affected the nation’s policy decisions. Dr. Needham and his teams successfully showed that leaded gasoline was a health hazard, identified harmful effects connected to fetal exposure to pesticides, and produced evidence that prompted the FDA to remove the reproductive toxin bisphenol-A from food and beverage containers and baby pacifiers. Dr. Needham responded to hundreds of national and international environmental crises—in which lives were being lost—in efforts to discover the causes. He led research that in turn led to improvements in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of toxicant exposures and their adverse health effects. In so doing, he helped dramatically reshape national environmental health policy. Over the years, he served as a team member or spokesperson explaining environmental health issues before White House committees and to staffs and members of Congress, scientific delegations, peer-review panels, and international officials. He was also a frequent consultant to domestic and international delegations on environmental health concerns. Dr. Needham was published over 300 times in peer-reviewed journals and received many prestigious awards for his work and service to humanity, the latest being the 2010 Constance L. Mehlman Award from the International Society of Exposure Science, which is given to a person who most helps shape a national or state policy or who develops new ways to reduce or prevent exposures. He also received the Public Health Service-Superior Service Award for outstanding leadership and achievement in the assessment of human exposure to toxic substances.

4 DEANNA MEADOR Young Alumni Achievement Deanna Meador was granted Honors admission and an academic service scholarship to MTSU. She graduated in 2004 with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (K–8) and earned an M.A. in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Tennessee Technological University in 2006. In graduate school, she was coordinator of the university’s telecounseling program and also worked at Vanderbilt on a longitudinal breast cancer study. Her master’s project was research studying the skills needed to predict cochlear implant success in prelingual deaf children. In 2009, Ms. Meador began working as a research assistant at Vanderbilt’s Peabody Research Institute (PRI). She was quickly promoted to research coordinator, and she is now shepherding two multimillion-dollar grant-funded projects dealing with self-regulation skills in children. She recently developed a paperless data collection system that promises to be a paper- and money-saving boon to researchers. Ms. Meador has volunteered for several years to help children in foster care, teaching life skills courses for teenagers and mentoring parents whose children are candidates for cochlear implantation. She has represented MTSU at professional conferences and has often counseled high school students who are preparing for college and at-risk women interested in going to college and getting grants. Her passion is to help first-generation college students realize their dreams (and she most enjoys meeting those who are considering MTSU).

5 Commencement Speaker

Michael Arndt Professor of Trumpet, MTSU School of Music Faculty Senate President 2012-2013

Dr. Michael Arndt joined the Middle Tennessee State University School of Music as trumpet professor in 2002. He received his bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory of Music, his master’s in music from the University of Minnesota, and his doctorate in music arts from Arizona State University. He was also awarded a Performance Certificate from DePaul University. Dr. Arndt has an in-depth knowledge of pedagogy and performance and has studied with some of the country’s finest teachers and performers. His MTSU studio includes more than twenty music majors, and he coaches and directs the Symphonic Brass Ensemble, the award-winning Trumpet Ensemble, and numerous other brass chamber ensembles. He has also guest-conducted the Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band. His students have gone on to study at the Cleveland Institute, Arizona State University, the University of Missouri– Kansas City, and many other reputable programs. Many of his former students teach in band programs throughout Tennessee and the Southeast, and he also has students performing regularly at the National Trumpet Competition and students who have won recent positions with the Nashville Symphony and the Major Command Army Band at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Under his direction, the MTSU Trumpet Ensemble has opened for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra’s Day of Music, competed in the National Trumpet Competition in Washington, D.C., and performed at International Trumpet Guild Conferences. Dr. Arndt has presented and performed at conferences in the U.S. and in Bangkok. His performing schedule at the University includes solo recitals and regular appearances with the Stones River Chamber Players. With the MTSU Faculty Brass Quintet he has performed many concerts in middle Tennessee featuring some of the most exciting and difficult music for brass quintet. Since moving to middle Tennessee, Dr. Arndt has been very active in Nashville’s dynamic music community. He is a regular addition to the Nashville Symphony Orchestra trumpet section and is principal trumpet with Orchestra Kentucky. Recent performances with Orchestra Kentucky include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, Barber’s Capricorn Concerto, Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, and Gershwin’s Concerto in F and American in Paris. He also shares the principal trumpet chair in the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra with Chris Coletti of the Canadian Brass. He has been principal trumpet in recent performances of Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben and Also Sprach Zarathustra, Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastique, and many others. He has performed with Orchestra Nashville, the Nashville Opera Orchestra, the Chattanooga Symphony, and the Cincinnati Symphony. He is also active in Nashville recording studios and has performed with many of Nashville’s best-known performers at Fourth of July celebrations and benefit concerts and even at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music Festival.

6 Platform Party

Dr. Sidney A. McPhee Dr. Michael D. Allen President Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Brad Bartel University Provost Dr. Robert Fischer Dean, College of Basic Dr. Michael Arndt and Applied Sciences Faculty Senate President Dr. Scott Colclough Mr. John W. Cothern Interim Assoc. Dean, College of Senior Vice President Behavioral and Health Sciences

Mr. William J. Bales Dr. David J. Urban Vice President for University Dean, Jennings A. Jones College Advancement of Business

Mr. Bruce Petryshak Dr. Lana Seivers Vice President for Information Dean, College of Education Technology and Chief Information Officer Dr. Mark E. Byrnes Dean, College of Liberal Arts Dr. Debra K. Sells Vice President for Student Affairs Mr. Kenneth A. Paulson and Vice Provost for Enrollment Dean, College of Mass Communication and Academic Services Dr. John R. Vile Mr. Andrew Oppmann Dean, University Honors College Vice President for Marketing and Communications Dr. Mike A. Boyle Dean, University College Dr. John Omachonu Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Ms. Bonnie Allen Dean, Walker Library

7 Faculty Emeriti Mace and Chain of Office

College of Basic and Applied Sciences Dr. Alfred Cripps

Jennings A. Jones College of Business Mr. Daniel Reynolds

College of Education Dr. Robert Eaker

College of Liberal Arts Dr. Martha Foster Dr. Lorne McWatters Dr. Albert Ogden Dr. George Riordan

College of Mass Communication Dr. Robert Spires

James E. Walker Library Mr. William Black

8 Mace and Chain of Office

Originally a medieval knight’s weapon, the mace evolved Mace Carrier into a symbol of royal scepters in various crown jewel Larry Burriss is a professor in the School of Journalism collections. Large versions of the scepter have come to in the College of Mass Communication. He earned a represent the power and authority of institutions such as B.A. in broadcast journalism and an M.A. in journalism our University. The mace measures 50 inches in length and from Ohio State University, an M.A. in human is made of Tennessee cherry wood embellished with solid relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a sterling silver and lapis lazuli. The Tennessee flower, the iris, Ph.D. in communication from Ohio University. He denotes the public the University serves who, by their earned a law degree from Concord Law School. Dr. loyalty, give it strength and power. The leaves form a crown Burriss served in the Air Force for 20 years and rose to symbolize the ennobling achievements of our graduates. to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He is a decorated Tennessee freshwater­ pearls, the official state gem, suggest combat veteran, with assignments in Bosnia, Somalia, the inestimable value of inquiring young minds. The Mali, Central America, and the Pentagon. Dr. Burriss streamer on the wood shaft carries the names by which the was instrumental in the planning and installation of University has been known since its founding. The finial at computers and software in the then-new Bragg Mass the base of the mace is a stylized nut, representing the Communication Building. He has served as chair of core, the seed from which springs the mighty tree of those the former Department of Journalism, director of the committed to lifelong learning. School of Journalism, and dean of the College of Mass The chain of office worn by the president is made of solid Communication. He is a former president of the Faculty sterling silver. The lapis lazuli gems, mounted on scroll Senate and was appointed by former Gov. Bredesen to shapes, represent the colleges within the University. The the Tennessee Board of Regents. Dr. Burriss developed knotted components depict the interdependence of the first online course at MTSU, Media Law, which knowledge and the various academic programs of MTSU. was also one of the first online courses in the United The sterling and lapis lazuli represent the University colors States. He also developed and teaches Mass Media of blue and white. The Great Seal of the State of Tennessee and National Security. His awards and honors include embellishes the medallion suspended from the chain, the MTSU Career Achievement Award; the MTSU representing the University as part of the Tennessee­ Board Distinguished Educator Award in Distance Learning; of Regents system. and the Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology Award from the National Conference These unique emblems of authority were designed and on College Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Dr. crafted by Professor Klaus Kallenberger, formerly of the Art Burriss continues to be active in the media. He has been Department. The mace and chain of office are a generous recognized for his 25 years of writing and airing media gift to the University from the MTSU Foundation. commentaries on WMOT, for which he won first place in the Tennessee Associated Press Broadcast Editorial competition nine times. His commentaries regularly run on radio stations across the nation.

9 Academic Regalia

The black gowns and colorful hoods traditionally worn in Law - Purple Middle Tennessee State University commencement Library Science - Lemon ceremonies have their origins in the Middle Ages. Music - Pink A statute in England in 1321 required that all “Doctors, Nursing) - Apricot Licentiates, and Bachelors” wear gowns. In the second Oratory (Speech) - Silver Gray half of the 14th century, the statutes of certain colleges Philosophy - Dark Blue forbade “excess in apparel” and prescribed the wearing of Physical Education - Sage Green a long gown. Scholars were often clerics as well, and they Science - Golden Yellow adopted costumes similar to those of monastic orders. While the special attire covered rank or social status, thus Social Work - Citrine lending a uniform look to ceremonies, it also served another purpose: warmth in drafty, unheated buildings. The black cap, the mortarboard, is customarily worn. There is no general rule for the position of the tassel. In As the universities began to pass from the control of the practice at Middle Tennessee State University, the tassel is church, colors often were added to the somber robes and worn on the right. It may be shifted to the left after the hoods, eventually signifying the degree and specialization. degree is awarded. Men may remove their caps during prayer, the playing of the alma mater, and during the The cut of the gown, which is usually black, also varies commencement address. with the degree held—pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; long, closed sleeves with a slit in the arm for the Honor graduates are distinguished by the stoles added to master’s degree; and round, open sleeves for the doctoral their gowns: gold for those graduating summa cum laude, degree. While the bachelor’s­ and master’s gowns have no 3.90 to 4.0 (overall grade point average); silver for magna ornamentation, the doctoral gown is faced down the front cum laude, 3.75 to 3.89; and white for cum laude, 3.50 with velvet and has three velvet bars across the sleeves. to 3.74. Graduates with University Honors wear blue and white cords and have completed at least 31 hours with a At Middle Tennessee, hoods are worn by holders of the 3.25 average in the Honors program, a curriculum of master’s and doctor’s degrees, with the latter being longer. special classes designed for superior students. Those who Hoods are lined with the official colors of the university have maintained a minimum average of 3.65 in the which confers the degree; thus holders of degrees from Honors program are graduating with Distinction in MTSU wear hoods lined in blue and white. The velvet University Honors. Honor graduates and persons edging on the hood, and often the velvet edging on the graduating with University Honors, along with those who gown, represents the candidate’s major academic field. have been commissioned second lieutenant in the United Often holders of the Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) States Army, are listed in this program after the degree will be seen with regalia in dark blue instead of a color recipients. symbolic of their discipline. This is accepted academic dress. Further, the velvet lining on the gown may be the Some academic honor societies and programs may same color as the discipline color of the hood, or may be provide cords, ribbons, medallions, or lapel pins designat- black. Colors associated with various subjects follow: ing the achievement and involvement of their members.

Agriculture - Maize Since 1993, graduates of the University Honors College Arts, Letters, Humanities - White have received the official Honors medallion in recogni- Commerce, Accountancy, Business - Drab tion of their final thesis defense and completion of special requirements of the college. The medallion itself is a Criminal Justice - Midnight Blue replica of the official seal of the University Honors Economics - Copper College and depicts a lighted torch, three Ionic columns, Education - Light Blue and a lightning bolt. Respectively, these symbolize the Fine Arts - Brown search for truth and knowledge, the stability and Home Economics - Maroon unwavering commitment to pursuing knowledge, and the Journalism - Crimson flash of enlightenment or creative energy.

10 Experiential Learning Scholars are distinguished by blue, Most American colleges and universities have adopted a silver, and white cords. These scholars completed uniform code. However, at any academic gathering, EXL-designated hands-on learning courses, an off-campus costumes often are worn that are not described by these service activity, an on-campus service activity, and a guidelines. Some of these may be from foreign portfolio of reflections on their EXL activities. The EXL universities, others from American institutions that have program provides students with opportunities for preferred to remain with the European tradition of hands-on experience, valuable networking, and an allowing each school to determine its own costume. opportunity to explore career paths through real-world Silver medallions worn by faculty denote 15 years of experience. service, and gold medallions represent 25 years.

International students may wear colorful sashes that are representative of their country of origin. Each sash symbolizes, in color and design, their country’s flag.

Academic Banners

The banners carried and displayed at commencement on algorithms and evaluation criteria for sequence represent the University; its nine colleges (Basic and alignment with Dr. John L. Spouge. Applied Sciences, Behavioral and Health Sciences, Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, College of Behavioral Graduate Studies, University College, and University and Health Sciences Honors); and Walker Library. Design and execution of the banners was a collaborative effort among Professor Janet Colby B. Jubenville is a professor in the Department Higgins, Art Department; her student Kristi Baughman; of Health and Human Performance. He earned a B.A. and Darrell Callis Burks, designer in Creative and Visual from Millsaps College and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the Services and 2000 B.F.A. graduate. The colors used in University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Jubenville, who each banner represent disciplines within the colleges. The joined MTSU in fall 2001, is on the graduate faculty and University seal centers each banner, symbolizing that the teaches in the graduate Leisure and Sport Management whole is greater than any of its parts. program. Over the last decade, Jubenville has forged a partnership with LTS Education Systems, secured private funding, and founded the Center for Sport Policy BANNER CARRIERS and Research and The Journal of Sport Administration and Supervision. In 2013, the journal was acquired by College of Basic and Applied Sciences Sagamore Publishing and positioned as a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides cutting-edge applied Hyrum Carroll is a faculty member in the Center for research in the field of sport management. Dr. Jubenville Computational Science and the Department of Computer has published over 30 peer-reviewed and trade articles Science. He received his Ph.D. in computer science in Sport Marketing Quarterly, The International Journal from Brigham Young University, where he worked with of Sport Management, The Journal of Marketing in Dr. Mark J. Clement in the area of multiple sequence Higher Education, The Journal of Sport Administration alignment. His research is centered on leveraging and Supervision, The International Journal of Sport computational approaches to solve biological problems, Management and Marketing, The Journal of Venue and specifically in database retrieval metrics, pairwise and Event Management, and Facility Manager Magazine. multiple sequence alignment, phylogeny search, and In 2010, Dr. Jubenville was selected by The Nashville biological networks. Before coming to MTSU, he was a Business Journal as one of forty under 40 who were postdoctoral fellow in the computational biology branch dynamic leaders within their field. In 2013, Jubenville of the National Center for Biotechnology Information coauthored Zebras and Cheetahs: Look Different and Stay at the National Institutes of Health, where he worked Agile to Survive the Business Jungle (Wiley and Sons).

11 Jennings A. Jones College of Business College of Liberal Arts

Michelle Beauchamp, assistant professor of marketing, Brandon Wallace received a B.A. in religion from Athens joined the MTSU faculty in 2007. She received a Ph.D. in State College, an M.S. in sociology from MTSU, and a marketing from Mississippi State University and an M.B.A. Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Florida. He and B.S. in marketing from Nicholls State University. Dr. joined the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Beauchamp’s research in the areas of retailing, services, in 1990 after a year as director of research programs and and marketing communications has been published services in the Department of Family and Community in several journals and presented at national and Medicine at the University of Florida Health Sciences international conferences. She has been quoted in USA Center in Jacksonville. Dr. Wallace regularly teaches Today and The Tennessean. She serves on the Marketing introductory-level sociology courses such as Introductory Management Journal editorial board. Her undergraduate Sociology, Social Problems, and Marriage and Family. teaching concentrates on marketing research, retailing, He teaches upper-level and graduate courses in aging, and principles of marketing. She has organized efforts to family, research methods, and statistics. He has served establish a collegiate chapter of the American Marketing as both graduate and undergraduate program director Association at MTSU. Chapter operations are scheduled to in sociology and is director of the Aging Studies begin during the fall 2013 semester. program. Dr. Wallace’s research focuses on assessing and improving quality of care in nursing homes. His College of Education most recent work addresses end-of-life care and rehospitalization rates in skilled nursing facilities. He is Seok Jeng (Jane) Lim, assistant professor in the also a research analyst and quality-of-care consultant for Department of Elementary and Special Education, earned National Healthcare Corporation. her bachelor’s in social science in the discipline of children and family studies from Edith Cowan University, College of Mass Communication Perth, Australia. She acquired her master’s in educational leadership in early childhood education from Macquarie Matt Foglia was a 14-year veteran of New York City’s University, Sydney, Australia. In 2012, she earned her sound-for-picture industry before joining MTSU as Ph.D. in elementary/early childhood education from the an associate professor in fall 2008. He earned a B.S. University at Buffalo–State University of New York. Dr. Lim in music technology from the University of North has more than 15 years experience working and teaching Carolina–Ashville and a master’s in music technology preschoolers and adults in early childhood education. from New York University. He was a sound engineer She has presented at 25 national, state, and international for Sony Music Studios in New York and later chief conferences. Her area of research interest is the issue audio engineer for PostWorks New York. Matt has of bullying among an underrepresented population— mixed hundreds of hours of television programming for refugee children. She was on the executive board of the major networks and has worked on many music-based Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) television and DVD projects for artists including Ozzy and was nominated this year as president of Tennessee Osbourne, My Morning Jacket, Phish, and Coldplay. He ACEI. Dr. Lim joined MTSU for her first year last fall. has had two Emmy nominations (including one for a Paul She recently led a group of MTSU students to her native McCartney TV special) and four Cinema Audio Society Singapore for a study-abroad trip. Award nominations. He mixed the 2007 Grammy Award–winning Best Long Form Video Wings for Wheels, College of Graduate Studies which documented the making of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run album. For films, he has recorded many David Alan Otts, professor in the University Studies actors including Oscar-winners Harrison Ford, Whoopi Department, holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English and Goldberg, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. He is an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction, all from the an active voting member of the Academy of Television University of Alabama. He teaches mathematics and has Arts and Sciences, the Cinema Audio Society, and the taught both writing and study strategies. He has over Recording Academy. He is also coeditor of the Cinema 25 years of service with MTSU, and he is active in state Audio Society’s journal, CAS Quarterly. and national professional organizations. He is a Fellow of the Kellogg Institute and an officer of the Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention. He is also communications coordinator for the National Association for Developmental Education.

12 College of University Honors James E. Walker Library

Patrick McCarthy is a professor in the Department of Mary Ellen Pozzebon is an associate professor in Psychology and director of the industrial/organizational (I/O) James E. Walker Library. She earned a B.A. in philosophy psychology master’s program. He received a Ph.D. in I/O from California State University–Sacramento and an psychology from George Mason University and a J.D. from M.L.I.S. from San Jose State University. She has been the Nashville School of Law. Dr. McCarthy joined MTSU in at MTSU since 2005 and is now user services librarian 1999 and was the Psychology Department’s 2012 nominee for basic and applied sciences. She has been active for the University’s Outstanding Teacher Award. His research in library collaboration and was awarded the 2010 has been published in leading journals, and he has made Resource Sharing Award from Tenn-Share, a statewide over 40 national conference presentations. He is a cofounder library consortium. Her areas of research include library and past director of MTSU’s Center for Organizational and collection development, information resource access, Human Resource Effectiveness (COHRE). His consulting and scholarly communication. Her recent coauthored typically involves students and has included over 50 clients article “Use of Collection Development Policies in across the country, ranging from the U.S. Equal Employment Electronic Resource Management,” published in Opportunity Commission to Nissan North America. Dr. Collection Building, was a 2013 Highly Commended McCarthy is also a licensed attorney and a former elected award winner at the Literati Network Awards for member of the Murfreesboro School Board. Excellence.

University College

Matt Hannah has been an academic advisor for the University College for two years. He holds a bachelor’s in public relations and a master’s in educational leadership from MTSU. His primary area of responsibility is working with students who are pursuing online degrees offered by MTSU and students in the University Studies program. Before joining the University College, he spent five years in the Admissions Office focused on transfer student recruitment.

13 THE COLLEGE OF Graduate Studies Doctor of Philosophy

Jonathan Omiya Adongo Joshua Michael Hill B.A., University Botswana B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University M.A., University Botswana M.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Economics) (Major in Economics) Dissertation: “Human Capital and Law in African Dissertation: “Noncognitive Determinants of Venture Capital and Private Equity Markets” Economic Outcomes and Behaviors: Hooded by: Dr. Bichaka Fayissa An Empirical and Experimental Analysis” Hooded by: Dr. Mark Owens Jonathan M. Bradley B.A., Concord University Saori Ishikawa M.A., Radford University B.S., University of Tsukuba (Major in English) M.S., Bridgewater State University Dissertation: “Ideas in the Raw: American Modernist (Major in Human Performance) Fiction as a Source of French Existentialism” Dissertation: “Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Hooded by: Dr. David Lavery and Bone Health in Older Women” Hooded by: Dr. Don W. Morgan Christian Brown B.B.A., Belmont University Agapi Theodorou M.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., Nazareth College of Rochester (Major in Economics) M.A., SUNY College–Brockport Dissertation: “Modern American Incarceration and (Major in English) Labor Economics” Dissertation: “Jo’s Progeny: Tracing the Girl Writer, Hooded by: Dr. Charles L. Baum 1868–1964” Hooded by: Dr. Ellen Donovan Ian Christopher Hawkins B.S., East Carolina University Anca Traian B.S., East Carolina University B.B.A., Dunarea de Jos University M.S., Vanderbilt University M.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Mathematics and Science Education) M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University Dissertation: “Part 1: Virtual Laboratory vs. Traditional (Major in Economics) Laboratory: Which Is More Effective For Teaching Dissertation: “Three Essays in Applied Electrochemistry? Part 2: The Synthesis Of Aurones Microeconomics” Using A Deep Eutectic Solvent” Hooded by: Dr. Charles Baum Hooded by: Dr. Amy J. Phelps and Dr. Scott Handy Jennifer Yantz Jennifer L. Hayes B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville M.S., Middle Tennessee State University M.A., Tennessee State University (Major in Mathematics and Science Education) (Major in English) Dissertation: “Developing Meaning for Algebraic Dissertation: “‘Will the Circle be Unbroken?’: Lynn Procedures: An Exploration of the Connections Nottage’s Multicultural Community Plays” Undergraduate Students Make Between Algebraic Hooded by: Dr. Claudia Barnett Rational Expressions and Basic Number Properties” Hooded by: Dr. Angela Barlow

14 Education Specialist

Melissa Jean Bunch Perry Louden B.S.Ed., Augusta State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University M.A., Union College (Kentucky) M.A., Lipscomb University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) Paula Louise Chesser B.B.A., University of Georgia–Athens Jennifer D. Massey M.A.T., Georgia College and State University B.A., Martin Methodist College (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) M.L.I.S., Trevecca Nazarene University (Major in Administration and Supervision)

Master’s Degrees

MASTER OF MASTER OF ARTS Justin Kyle Hankins B.S., Middle Tennessee State University ACCOUNTANCY Shaonta’ Allen (Major in Economics) Meredith B. Barker B.A., University of Washington–Seattle (Major in Sociology) Lauren P. Hewgley B.S., University of Tennessee–Chattanooga B.S., Birmingham Southern College (Major in Accounting) Samuel Kwok Au (Major in Psychology) Brittney Morgan Dickens B.A., Florida Atlantic University (Major in Psychology) Jennifer Rae Hurst B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Maryville College (Major in Accounting) Morgan Elizabeth Julie Byrn (Major in Psychology) Courtney Elizabeth Durbin B.A., Converse College (Major in History) Artyom Ivakh B.S.B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.A., University of Northern Iowa (Major in Accounting) Hillary Cheruiyot (Major in Psychology) Kevin N. Greiner B.S., Belmont University (Major in Economics) Kimberly Ellouise Kluesner B.S.B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.A., University of Northern Iowa (Major in Accounting) Angela Kay Childers (Major in Psychology) Shemeka Nekeisa London B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Psychology) David LeDoux B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Major in Accounting) Sarah Kendall Crotzer (Major in English) Paul Northey II B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in English) Taras Vladimirovich Mikhailiuk B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Accounting) Amanda Cumming (Major in English) Michelle Margaret Person B.S., Vanderbilt University (Major in Psychology) Heechun Moon B.B.A., University of Memphis B.A., Hanyang University (Major in Accounting) Stephanie P. Eide M.A., Hanyang University B.A., Simpson College (Major in Psychology) (Major in Psychology) Caitlin Rose Orman Gregory Alan Garrett B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Psychology) (Major in Psychology)

15 Wesley D. Ramey Smail Malovic Lora Danyelle Hawkins B.S., East Tennessee State University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Tennessee Technological University (Major in Psychology) (Major in Business Administration) (Major in Business Education)

Drew Christopher Siler Monica Manshadi Dara M. King B.A., Lambuth University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in English) (Major in Business Administration) (Major in Business Education)

Kevin D. Smith Tyler J. Newman Stefon Cameron Porter, Jr. B.A., Louisiana State University– B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University Baton Rouge (Major in Business Administration) (Major in Business Education) (Major in History) Leslie Powell Larry Kevin White Lauren Tahash B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S.B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.S., University of South Carolina (Major in Business Administration) (Major in Business Education) (Major in Psychology) Patrick Kyle Pruitt Lisa L. Walker B.S.B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Business Administration) MASTER OF EDUCATION (Major in Sociology) Erin Layne Reid Ashwaq Abdulrahman Albouigan B.B.A., University of Alabama–Tuscaloosa B.S.W., Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman (Major in Business Administration) University MASTER OF BUSINESS (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) ADMINISTRATION Deo Sanders B.A., Upper Iowa University Weam Saud Alghamedi Faleh M. Alajmi (Major in Business Administration) B.S., King Saud University B.S., King Saud University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Business Administration) Austin Smith B.B.A., University of Memphis Mona Saad Alkathiri Abdullah Saeed Alowaidi (Major in Business Administration) B.THE, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud B.Ed., Al-Baha University (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Business Administration) Tommie Lee Smith B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Kristy Boling Abdulrahman Abdullah M. Aseery (Major in Business Administration) B.F.A., University of Tennessee–Martin B.P., King Saud University (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Business Administration) Igor Oliveira Souto B.S., FACHA Integrated Colleges Julia Ammon Brown Amanda M. Eager (Major in Business Administration) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Special Education) (Major in Business Administration) Jason Fletcher Thomas B.S.B.A., The Citadel La’Endia S. Buchanan Ebiere Kambii Ekadi (Major in Business Administration) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Business Administration) Derek T. Townsend B.A., University of Kentucky–Lexington Pamela F. Carey Dwight A. Farris (Major in Business Administration) B.U.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., Lipscomb University (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Business Administration) Kenneth A. Troutman, Jr. B.S., University of South Carolina–Columbia Emily Casey Colin Gast (Major in Business Administration) B.S., Faulkner University B.S., University of Phoenix (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Business Administration) MASTER OF Lauren Brooke Creasy Steven W. Hartlein BUSINESS EDUCATION B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Business Administration) Laura A. Allison Janice A. Czernoczky B.A., Kennesaw State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Richard Lee Hines (Major in Business Education) B.S.B.A., University of Tennessee–Martin (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Business Administration) Michael Matthew Burrows Bridget J. Drewry B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Austin Peay State University Jordan G. Kramer B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Advanced Studies in Teaching B.S.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology (Major in Business Education) (Major in Business Administration) and Learning) Donna Rae Harmon Justin Durham Rachael Nichole Lezon B.U.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., University of Mississippi (Major in Business Education) (Major in Business Administration) (Major in Administration and Supervision) 16 Mikki D. Ford Whisey Taylor Matthew Steven Leigh B.S., Austin Peay State University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., University of San Diego (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Recording Arts and Technologies) Sarah Jane Hearn Holly Nicole Temple B.A., University of North Carolina–Charlotte B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Susan Elizabeth Nogues (Major in Professional Counseling) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) B.A., California State University–Fullerton (Major in Recording Arts and Michele G. Killen Mindy E. Thomas Fulks Technologies) B.S. Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.A. University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) MASTER OF Amber Todd Stephanie Hagar Laws B.S., Middle Tennessee State University PROFESSIONAL STUDIES B.S., Tennessee Technological University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Literacy) John M. Davis Amy Beth Townsend B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Matthew A. Lawson B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Professional Studies) B.A., University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) Elysa Fortner Cristie Lauren Treneff B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Byron G. Locklear B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Professional Studies) B.S., University of North Carolina–Pembroke (Major in Special Education) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) Lauren Collins Hirsch Jessica Trice B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Sara Morgan Lyles B.S., University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Major in Professional Studies) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) Darrell Jacobs Jane M. Varner B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Kenneth D. McGinness B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Professional Studies) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Advanced Studies in Teaching (Major in Special Education) and Learning) Cuyler L. Lanier III B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Brittany Dawn Neal Tommy S. Varner (Major in Professional Studies) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) Jessica Savage B.A., University of South Florida Jesse Parker Misty Waddell (Major in Professional Studies) B.S., Austin Peay State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Administration and Supervision) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) MASTER OF SCIENCE Cayce Perkins Kristin West B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Jonathan Adams (Major in Professional Counseling) (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) B.S.Ed., University of Alabama (Major in Leisure and Sport Management) Courtney Primus Antoinette D. Williams B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Timothy Oluseyi Adekoya (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Special Education) B.P., Olabisi Onabanjo University (Major in Professional Science) Brittany Rhinehart Leslee Willmore B.S., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.Ed., Tennessee Technological University Hilda A. Aderoba (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) (Major in Administration and Supervision) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Health and Human Performance) Armanda Dawn Shiver-Boyd B.S., Tennessee State University Amin Haje Amin (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) MASTER OF FINE ARTS B.S., State University of New York (Major in Engineering Technology) George Andrew Wadsworth Blum Mary Ann Sokolowski B.S., West Liberty State College B.A., College of Charleston Mary Elizabeth Avent (Major in Recording Arts and (Major in Professional Counseling) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Technologies) (Major in Health and Human Performance) Kayla Stafford Michael L. Hanson B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Chasity Diane Bagsby B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Curriculum and Instruction) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Recording Arts and (Major in Chemistry) Ziyad Hamad Sultan Technologies) B.A., Imam Muhammad ibn Saud April Rose Baird (Major in Administration and Supervision) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Health and Human Performance)

17 Vincent D. Black Camiren Nichole Hamilton Sean T. Little B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Exercise Science) (Major in Information Systems) (Major in Professional Science)

Rachael Kathryn Brooker Jessica L. Hartline Jose Carlos Lopez Sanchez B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., Carson-Newman College (Major in Health and Human Performance) (Major in Professional Science) (Major in Leisure and Sport Management)

Daniel Lee Campbell Tzu-Tung Huang Elizabeth Danielle Lowrey B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.B.A., Chung Yuan Christian University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Information Systems) (Major in Information Systems) (Major in Horse Science)

Sean Jammal Cardell Lacey Hubbs Johnston Matthew Ryan Nichols B.S., Vanderbilt University B.S., University of Tennessee–Knoxville B.S., Carson-Newman College (Major in Engineering Technology) (Major in Horse Science) (Major in Leisure and Sport Management)

Ching-Wei Chen Elizabeth Alexa Hutter Daniel Ohemeng B.B.A., Chung Yuan Christian University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of (Major in Information Systems) (Major in Leisure and Sport Management) Science and Technology (Major in Mathematics) Mandi Tipton Collier Lola Sekinat JarAllah B.S., East Tennessee State University B.S., Georgia Southern University Ying Peng (Major in Exercise Science) (Major in Chemistry) B.S., Central South University of Forestry and Technology John Paul Conklin Matthew Wade Johnson (Major in Professional Science) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., Union University (Major in Health and Human Performance) M.B.A., University of Memphis Teresa Dianne Rich (Major in Exercise Science) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Michael Aaron Counts (Major in Information Systems) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Carolyn Ann Jones (Major in Aviation Administration) B.A., Boston College Franklin Dellinor Rivers III (Major in Aviation Administration) B.S., Tennessee State University Chauncey Joe’l Darden (Major in Leisure and Sport Management) B.A., Fisk University Tonisha Jones (Major in Professional Science) B.B.A., Belmont University Alan F. Rosenhauer M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University B.S., University of Illinois–Urbana Tuphan Devkota (Major in Information Systems) (Major in Information Systems) B.S., Tribhuvan University (Major in Chemistry) Arjun Kafle Saodat Saidova B.S., Tribhuvan University B.B.A., Tashkent State Economic University Ram Chandra Dhakal (Major in Chemistry) (Major in Information Systems) B.S., Tribhuvan University (Major in Chemistry) Deloris Marie Key Tiffany Bivens Saul B.S., Tennessee Technological University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Brandy LeeAnne Dorris (Major in Horse Science) (Major in Biology) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Information Systems) David Ryan Kincherlow Brian Sedghi B.S., Belmont University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Reem Ali Elmusharaf (Major in Leisure and Sport Management) (Major in Aviation Administration) B.S., University of Khartoum (Major in Professional Science) Justin Wayne Lee Jeremy R. Schultz B.S., University of Tennessee–Martin B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Corie Allison Gouge (Major in Biology) (Major in Information Systems) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Health and Human Performance) Zeda Li Samuel Sowah B.S., Central South University of Forestry B.S., University of Ghana Benjamin Thomas Grimes and Technology (Major in Health and Human Performance) B.S., Lipscomb University M.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Biology) (Major in Professional Science) Karim Tallou M.S., University of Food Technology Abdumalik Gulyamov Yu-Cheng Lin (Major in Professional Science) B.B.A., Tashkent State Economic B.S., Fu Jen Catholic University University (Major in Professional Science) Zena A. Tenenbaum (Major in Information Systems) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Biology)

18 MASTER OF SCIENCE Ginger Rena Maness MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK IN NURSING B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Nursing) Janet N. Eatherly Kelly Borden B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University Cara E. Moore B.S.Ed., University of Tennessee–Knoxville (Major in Social Work) B.S., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Nursing) (Major in Nursing) Sarah Ferguson Laura Lee Church B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Wanda Gail Moore B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Social Work) B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Nursing) (Major in Nursing) Sandra L. Hines Diane Dillehay B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University Emily Ivens Prater B.S.N., Cumberland University (Major in Social Work) B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University (Major in Nursing) (Major in Nursing) Shirley Ann Key Danelle McBryar Farmer B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University Brianna Nicole Thompson B.S.N., Cumberland University (Major in Social Work) B.S.N., University of Tennessee–Martin (Major in Nursing) (Major in Nursing) Jessica K. Morgan Meredith Green B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.S.N., University of North Alabama (Major in Social Work) (Major in Nursing) MASTER OF SCIENCE Aimee Lea Twohig Denis Ingle IN TEACHING B.A., University of North Texas B.S.N., King College B.M., Sul Ross State University Melody Jeane Elrod (Major in Nursing) B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University B.M., Murray State University (Major in Social Work) Payal Khanna M.A.E., Murray State University B.D.S., Kurukshetra University (Major in Mathematics) Scott A. Vink B.S.N., East Tennessee State University B.S., Austin Peay State University M.S., Central Michigan University (Major in Social Work) (Major in Nursing)

19 Undergraduate Degrees

COLLEGE OF Basic and Applied Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Justin Phillip Goodman Corey Phelps David H. Gould Victor Paul Phichit Adam Timothy Ahmadi Derek Groff Jeremy Keith Posey Bryan Daniel Alder Jeremy James Gwaltney Katie L. Potter Biruk Tamerat Alemayehu Gharib Haji Timothy Andrew Reed Emily Lauren Altom Joshua Brian Hall Timothy Ronald Rose Darren Jamar Arbor Lindon Michael Harris Courtney Mitchell Shaw Heather Camille Armstrong Joshua Blake Hawks David Paulk Shaw Callum Thomas Avery Mary Jennifer Hayden Rozheen K. Shirnekhi Jason Douglas Bandy Tara Hill Noah B. Snell Lauren Renee Bates James Gray Hinshaw Honer Sofi Robert Anthony Berry Matthew Thomas Jones Walter Colin Spence Laura Michele Bolme Brandon L. Kimbrell Heidi Ursula Spradlin Timothy Mikle Brady, Jr. James Burton Knight Daniel Aaron Stone Kayla Marie Bryan Sean Colin Layne Jeffrey Carl Stracner Jonathan Kyle Burgess William Travis Locke Angeleah Nicole Summers Sean Patrick Burk Sydney Longstreth David Richard Sweazen John Samuel Burke, Jr. Cameron R. Mann Brittany Lynn Tate James Carrington Burum Jessica Nicole Mattox Joseph M. Todd Kathleen R. Cabral Marcus McKinney Danielle Varbanoff Chelsea Meghan Cameron Branden Cole Miller Joshua William Wade Shawnte’ Charles Brittany Niccole Miller Duane Alfonzo White, Jr. Talisha Cherry-Campbell Nicole Kathleen Millsaps Michael Allen Wilson Christopher Nichols Coddington Rebecca N. Morgan Adam Caleb Young Larico Catrell Cole Justin R. Morris Kristin D. Zaloudek David Cooley Ben D. Morse D’Arcy Frances Craig Richard Cee Nelson III Skylar Timothy Daniel Eric W. Neuendorf James D. Dolbow William Bryans North Justin K. Duncan Nwachukwu A. Oduah Stephen Brett Durham Kristopher N. Oegema Daniel Clayton Erickson Shalane Nicole Overstake Ashley Shawn Everidge Jacob Daniel Pastorius Joy Chioma Ezirim Dharmesh P. Patel Paul Samir Farag Nayan Dhansukhbhai Patel Kevin Fike Nisha Vinod Patel Lacey E. Fitch Jerome Miles Patterson, Jr. Timothy Hunter Foutch Angela Michelle Petty Benjamin Garcia Brittany Leigh Phelan Bradley Reid Garner

20 COLLEGE OF Behavioral and Health Sciences BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jerrod A. Gessler Janet I. Moor Robert Morgan Abrigo Bobby Kay Goliday, Jr. Marisa Marie Moore Laurie Barker Adams Jessica Desire’e Goosby Victoria Alexandra Moore Sarah Beth Adkins Mary Elizabeth Gore Katie E. Motley Charles Truman Alexander IV Bobbie Marie Gregg Kerstyn E. Motter John David Alexander Tiffiani L. Guinn Joshua D. Nelson Elizabeth Virginia Alley Kathryn Anne Hadley Michael James Noice Julinar Said Altiti Kasey S. Hagan Carmen Amanda Oakley Jonathon Tyler Anderson Richard Chase Haley Pratik V. Patel Sabrina Denise Anderson Ashley Jane Hammer Mollee Rhea Patrick Caitlin Michele Baine Sybil Alexandra Hammond Lynsey Raylynn Paul Elijah B. Baird Chelsey Nicole Haney Erin Marie Perez Molly Ball DaMarcus Harmon Rebecca Amber Peterson Danna Lynne Bassyouni Matthew Stephen Harris Dana Anne Petriello Alexandra Tamara Bergin Brent Lee Hedgcoth Rebecca Allison Pierce Eric M. Berngruber Clint Allen Henley Ashleigh Brooke Piper Jeffrey Austin Blankenship Matthew Garrett Henry Kierstin Alexis Potts Katherine Margaret Bramlage Kimberly Joy Hillsman Raquel Pulecio Alyssa Brooke Brangenberg Olivia Christine Hollis Davina Aileen Reinhardt Jacquelyn Taylor Brown Sarah K. Hollis Skylar Lee Roberson Tiara Latreese Brown Jennifer Lee Holmes DonTicia Lanette Robinson Nicole Leeann Brunas Ashley Monique Hughley Diana Ruiz Leon Jessica K. Burns Judith Louise Humberd Garrett L. Sager Samantha Elizabeth Cali Nichole Antoinette Hunter Jason Curtis Scheitel Ashley B. Campbell Amber Sianna Jackson Alexa Nicole Scully Mackenzie Kay Campbell Krissy Delaina Johnson Jacqueline Jernigan Searcy Jeannie Irene Carlson Ametria J. Jones Katherine Renee Skrzypek Ellen Marie Carrillo Aubrenie C. Jones Sarah Smedley Gavin Curtis Churchman Kara Michelle Jones Ebony Nicole Smith Mary Catherine Coleman Malynna T. Khamken Elizabeth Moore Smith Abbie Rose Colson Miracle Monique Kincy Justin Maurice Smith Adam J. Cranford Sarah M. King Hunter Ryan Snoderly Precious Dana’ Creavalle Rachel Elizabeth Konen Patricia Erin Steelman Chantilly L. Crutcher Ashleigh A. LaCroix Robert Matthew Stokely Larissa Ann Davila Karlyn Marie Allen Ladd Kelsey Anne Storey Cenetra Danielle Davis Vallarie Nicholle Lancaster-Smith Julie Somchay Sysenkham Shavetta Yavonne Davis Morgan Nicole LeGate Miles Anthony Taylor Amber Michelle Demers Vincent Lem Susan Redden Taylor Lindsay Nicole Demonbreun Latiqua Lonee’ London Valerie Michelle Taylor Sharronda L. Duckett Nicholas Adam Magee MarLea Danielle Teeple Anntoinette Dudley Sam Taylor Mansour Anna Kristen Tewmey Asia LaKenya Ector Kayla Brooke Marberry Bianca Danielle Tiller Laura Jean Ellis Jennifer Rae Mayes Amy Elizabeth Trisler Laura Haley Floyd Matthew Charles McCaghren Diamond Lauryl Tucker Victoria Elizabeth Fox Grace Bryson McClendon Jonathan Logan Turman Katherine Alexandra Gaitley Amy R. McElroy Mariana Valadez-Zamorano Alma R. Garcia Samuel Byron McGinley Edward Jason Vasquez Jay Alexander Garner Reagann C. McGowan Laci Rene Walling Bethany Jayne Garrett Harold Omar McLendon Hailey Rand Warren Stephen Craig Garrison MaRandi Leigh Mitchell Ryan Morris Washington Melani Irene Baker Mood Erika Leigh Weaver

21 Alicia Elizabeth Yvonne White BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Brittany Michelle Legg Douglas R. Wilbur IN NURSING Meredith Mullican Lakeisha Nicole Williams James E. Scales Shea Renee Adkerson Lucretia Michelle Williams-Southall Sarah Elise Stephan Nona Jolene Botello Alexandria Leigh Willocks Jennifer Denielle Tomlinson Susan Rene Card Daniel Gerow Winter Tracey Konig Williams Danielle Nicole Cardwell Troy Wayne Woodie Martin Edward Woodfin Angela Crague Kia TaShawn Wooten Brittany Gatlin Timothy Ryan Yarbrough Cynthia Michele Hopkins BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Kendal Elaine Yates Katherine Huddleston IN SOCIAL WORK Olivia Suzanne Young Ruth Michelle Johnson Semetris La-Juan Young O’Leshia Shale Knox Jacquelyn Claire Jordan Meredith Lauren Ziegler Robert Jason Myles Alexander Ryan Zingale

JENNINGS A. JONES COLLEGE OF Business BACHELOR OF Jamie Lea Hargrove Evan Jackson Prothro BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Michael Tyler Henderson Josiah Monroe Redding Justin Ray Adams Hilary Amanda Heron Danielle Leigh Ricker Zahra Ayad Alamiri Eric D. Hight Stacy N. Robertson Christopher B. Alexander Brittni Nichol Hislop Erika LeAna Robinson Steven Joseph Almanza Bonnie Abigayle Hix Judith C. Robinson Rosario Emily Arnold Athena Hoang Silenia Cecilia Rodríguez Chacón Emily Marie Ary Charles Alexander Holmes Shannon Nicole Rollings Casey Nicole Baker Kristin Marie Holt Rachel Elaine Safford Sade’ Renee’ Baker Nicholas Ryan Homb Katherine Mignon Salameh James Tyler Basler Anna E. Hooper Robert Max Sanford John Edgar Battle Victoria Leigh Hornberger Daniel Alan Sellers John T. Bond III Adrianne Rose Horvath Harsh Sharma Emily K. Brandstetter Mirza Jasarevski Lacey Shelton Blake Alan Branning Samuel Joel Johnson Mark L. Siebe Richard Alan Burzynski Mandisa Joi Lee Clarice Siegel Christopher Byrd Gregory Lee Lemley Harpreet Singh Kevin Dewayne Cantrell Lee M. Lester Ryan Michael Smith Khemara Chhom Jason Leuty Frederick Zane Sommers Glen Allen Collins Margarita Lopez Daniel Luke Swatzell Benjamin C. Cunningham Nival Macid Caci Nicole Turner Courtney Anne Desmarais France Makabu Rachel Carroll Victory Matthew Brandon Devine Stephen William Martin Sean Patrick Vinett Steven Ray Dotson Grace Martinez Ashley Elizabeth Webb Zack Drucker Candace Nicole Meadows Martika Shae Wilcox Brittany Brandon Duggin David Bryan Merrick Roy Caleb Wiles Matthew Alan Dukes Levi Taylor Merry Joseph C. Wilson Kyle Bradley Eager Gregory Allen Miles Kenneth Clarke Yaeger Brandon Paul Edinger Matthew Mitchell Chansotheiny Yy Christopher M. Faris Camill M. Morgan Hao Jie Zhang Andrew Ferris Kayla Pantall Hengqing Zhu Steven Roy Fultz Christopher Martin Park Sara Diane Gadomski Christine Therese Perry BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Keri Beth Garrette Robert Alan Peterson Holly Renea Davis Jeanine Wright Gregory Shatoya Tonese Polk Laura Ann Harris Silvia Lucrecia Guaz Nelson Darrel G. Price Elizabeth T. Badger Silva Sara Hamawandi Michael Thomas Prince

22 COLLEGE OF Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Lisa Gail Butts Rodney Scott Butts

COLLEGE OF Liberal Arts

BACHELOR OF ARTS Mary Allison Raines Laura G. Duke Ashley Michelle Adams Macy Lee Rentschler Timothy Daniel Floyd Matthew David Anderson Kathleen Logan Smith Jena Marie Garver Jessica J. Angulo Chad Edward Sweeton Abigail Lynn Good Chase Bilyeu Alana Marie Tabit Korie Pauline Gower Wesley Brooks Boyett Allison Audrey Thompson Nailah Imani Herbert Rachel Morgan Brooks William Todd Chelsea Leigh Herron Kris A. Brown Latoyia Nicole Turner William Lanier Hutcheson Jordan Drew Burgess Robert James Vogelpohl Andrew D. Jezewski Lauren Carnice Campbell Andrew D. Willis Jonathan Todd Jorsch Matthew Eric Childress Justin Christopher Wright Porsche K. Kristina Stephanie Clare Conrad Shelby Geneva Leadingham Brittany Nicole Davis BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Ginger Elaine Levinson Jeffrey K. Mack Sarah Michelle Denton Joseph Clint Daniel Hannah Elizabeth McCann Sarah Emily Garrard Courtney Allyson Duggan Renee Lea McGrath Nathan James Gracia John Michael Edmondson John Robert Meese Andrea Dawn Green Laura Anne Haywood Aubrey Dylana Miller Logan Trevor Gross Courtney Hunter Clarence Jim Moore, Jr. Brandon Michael Hardy Valerie Rose McCullah Jacob Morphis Emily Kay Hartsinck Heather Dawn Morrow Robert R. Henderson Brandi Davis Murray Kelley Mackenzie Nelson Anna Kathryn Houser BACHELOR OF MUSIC Rachel Pearl Howell Joshua Murphy Nipper Catherine Elizabeth Hughes Dustin Evan Odom Christopher Colton Oeser Sarah Marie Jackson Zackery Lee Palmer Shenae Nicole Jenkins BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Lindsey Sue Rutledge George Eckerly Scarbrough Christina Renee’ Jezioro Peggy Reneé Kristine Adams Coby Lee Sherlock Stephanie Brooke Judd Derrick Adom Jessica Randi Strong Christopher Charles Kandt Drew Garrett Anderson Mark Timothy Trexler Katie Elizabeth Langford Joshua Charles Buck Issac Shaquille Wallace Alejandra Liranza-Cruz Ryan Sebastian Carson Matthew Douglas Young Micah Jamaal McClure Olivia Leigh Cawthon John Robert Meese Christopher Brandon Cotter Rachel Elisabeth Messick Jacob B. Dearman Matthew Stephen Moye Jordan Canio Diaz Katherine Elizabeth Ort Chlaine Desire’e Dixon Edward M. Phillips, Jr. Jessica Ann Dowd

23 COLLEGE OF Mass Communication BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Antonio Joseph Abati Jonathan Lee Holway Jacqueline Zora Rippee Justin Michael Abraham Aaron L. Ingram Joseph Matthew Rotoni Lindsey Renée Allen Austin Matthew Jones Kenneth Salyer Stephen Edward Allen Makenzie Elizabeth Kellerman Linsey Claire Seiferd Shawn Raymond Anfinson David Tyler Kelley Lauren Sherry-Nelson Angela Kay Baggett Kayla Marie Knollenberg Wesley Shultz Alexander Kraemer Baldwin Shelby Renee Lankford Matthew Riley Sparkman Nicole Mae Boon Maurie Le’Vette Lewis Chanel S. Stewart Landon A. Bowen Justin W. Lowry Jeffrey Jamieson Sturgeon Erika Laken Bowles Lawrence Edward Lunsford Ashley Lynne Thomas Alex Nicholas Burk Jessica Martin Lance Fredrick Eugene Wagner Christopher Stevenson Burnette Corey McMahan Joseph Samuel Waterman Andrew Mark Burton Benny Mills Rachel Elizabeth Weatherford Colleen Elizabeth Casey Andrew Kell Millwood Kelsey Lee Wells Taylor James Cason Kathleen Corbin Mullet Brittany Nicole Welsh John Patrick Collier Rebecca Louise Neely Savannah Anne Willcutt Michael Joseph Dye Steven Lewis Nolan Bethany B. Wilson Taylor Marie Eckert Lauren Kelly O’Connor Justin Christopher Wright Kurt Beyerle Effinger Christopher P. Ott Brooke Audrey Fishbaugh Jordan Leigh Oury David James Ford Noah E. Palmer Jennifer Robin Greene Marquis Deshawn Parker Marcus A. Grimaldi Trai Jamison Patterson Donald L. Hall Sheena Kay Perry Edric LaBron Hammond Erin Michelle Pettit Michael Wilson Hardy Cheleina Almeda Ramey Phillip Matthew Hartsuiker Christopher Michael Ranker

24 University College

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Daniel Stevens Alderman Sarah Jane Halliburton Daniel Martin Rettig Alyssa Kate Allman Tara Elizabeth Hansen Ashley Victoria Russell Anthony T. Amos Lauren Blair Higgins Aaron Joseph Schaible Jessica Ann Bazenet Tabatha Greene Hime Cynthia Marie Scott Lora Michelle Beecham Grant Hitchcock Hodges Kristy Sells Courtney Kail Benjamin Jeffrey Peter Hughes Garrett Bishop Settles Michael Anthony Bennett Pacquita Janise Humphreys David Shankle Andrew T. Bissell Brittney Rene’ McKay Hunt John Wesley Shutt Roberto Cristhian Bonacic Cory L. Hutchison Brittany Dawn Smith Nikoshia Ann Bonds Raymond Isaac Ingram Michael Jerome Starr, Jr. Kathryn Suzann Boyd Mary Beth Isley Devin Nicole Tanner Martin Anthony Breedlove Joshua Umechukwu Jacob Justin O’Neil Tharpe Sara Elizabeth Brewington Nicholas Gabriel Johnson Evangeline K. Tidwell Deborah Lynn Brittain-Walter Paige Nicole Katchur Leslie Steven Trotman Kaitlin Correll Brock Hailey Teresa Kimberly Melonie Laine Turner Shanell Anntanette Burse Andrew Joseph Kinzer Morgan Leigh Walden Sarah Kathleen Cameron Leah Marie Locke Joshua Kyle Walker Doug Barry Campbell Brenda K. Lockhart Katie Meredith Walker Adam Chandley Regina N. Long Delaca Watson Jones Chad Austin Clary Joanna Martin Loyed Katelyn Rose Webb Kevin Sean Compton Chad Anthony Lyon Jacob L. Williams Sherry Lynn Curtis Michael Dain McNabb LaKecia Reniece Williams Zenon Cymbala Jamie Elaine Merritt Robert Andrew Wilmesherr Carl B. Davis Nathaniel Wayne Moore Jamie L. Wilson Kimberly Nicole Demp Rochelle LaRee Moore Kendra La’Niece Wilson Timothy James Dillard Ava-Lauren Ashlyn Moses Adam Teague Yarber Bryan J. Doleshel Sonia Maria Mussaw Katharine Sutton Young Regash Dosky Kendra Nicole Oakley Tonya P. Dowd Christopher O’Neal Peterson Joseph M. Dykes Sandy Lynn Petty Sharon Kay Edwards Britton Romone Powell Tinesha Yvonne Eggerson Spencer Christian Powers Nicholas Fowler Allen Rachaphoumy Mark Wayne Gibson Angela Marie Ragsdale Matthew Giffen Valerie Marie Randolph Kenneth D. Gilstrap David Christopher Raymond Philip Evans Hale Dymon LaMonica Raynor

25 Honor Graduates

CUM LAUDE (3.50–3.74 GPA)

COLLEGE OF BASIC JENNINGS A. JONES COLLEGE OF AND APPLIED SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MASS COMMUNICATION Robert Anthony Berry Emily Marie Ary Shawn Raymond Anfinson Ashley Shawn Everidge Casey Nicole Baker Alexander Kraemer Baldwin Nicole Kathleen Millsaps Blake Alan Branning Michael Joseph Dye Kristopher N. Oegema Andrew Ferris Taylor Marie Eckert Corey Phelps Keri Beth Garrette Erin Michelle Pettit Noah B. Snell Laura Ann Harris Walter Colin Spence Mandisa Joi Lee UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Josiah Monroe Redding Raymond Isaac Ingram COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL Ashley Elizabeth Webb Leah Marie Locke Chansotheiny Yy AND HEALTH SCIENCES David Shankle Elijah B. Baird Melonie Laine Turner Alexandra Tamara Bergin COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Katelyn Rose Webb Jacquelyn Taylor Brown Chase Bilyeu Mary Catherine Coleman Jordan Drew Burgess Brittany Gatlin Matthew Eric Childress Ashley Jane Hammer Stephanie Clare Conrad Sybil Alexandra Hammond Andrea Dawn Green Olivia Christine Hollis Logan Trevor Gross Jennifer Lee Holmes Laura Anne Haywood Rachel Elizabeth Konen Nailah Imani Herbert Morgan Nicole LeGate Rachel Pearl Howell Jennifer Rae Mayes Courtney Hunter Grace Bryson McClendon Sarah Marie Jackson Mollee Rhea Patrick Ginger Elaine Levinson Ashleigh Brooke Piper John Robert Meese Kierstin Alexis Potts Dustin Evan Odom Skylar Lee Roberson Christopher Colton Oeser Diana Ruiz Leon Mark Timothy Trexler Valerie Michelle Taylor Erika Leigh Weaver Kendal Elaine Yates

26 MAGNA CUM LAUDE (3.75–3.89 GPA)

COLLEGE OF BASIC JENNINGS A. JONES COLLEGE OF AND APPLIED SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MASS COMMUNICATION Adam Timothy Ahmadi Christopher Martin Park Lauren Kelly O’Connor Kayla Marie Bryan Lacey Shelton Kelsey Lee Wells D’Arcy Frances Craig Timothy Hunter Foutch Timothy Ronald Rose COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Rachel Elisabeth Messick COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL Robert James Vogelpohl AND HEALTH SCIENCES Sabrina Denise Anderson Mackenzie Kay Campbell Karlyn Marie Allen Ladd Katherine Renee Skrzypek

SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.90–4.00 GPA)

COLLEGE OF BASIC COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND APPLIED SCIENCES Hannah Elizabeth McCann Nicholas Gabriel Johnson Biruk Tamerat Alemayehu Kelley Mackenzie Nelson Angela Marie Ragsdale Mary Jennifer Hayden COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL MASS COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES Erika Laken Bowles Laura Jean Ellis Kerstyn E. Motter Alexa Nicole Scully Elizabeth Moore Smith

University Honors College

UNIVERSITY HONORS UNIVERSITY HONORS WITH DISTINCTION Rachel Pearl Howell Mary Jennifer Hayden Christopher Michael Ranker John Robert Meese Kelsey Lee Wells

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28 Alma Mater words and music by Charles Douglas Williams (B.M. ‘54)

We sing thy prai - ses faith - ful guide of youth;

Through all the a - ges af - firmed and strong in truth.

Al - ma Ma - ter Mid - dle Ten - nes - see

We proud - ly of - fer our hearts in loy - al - ty.