The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies proudly announces the dissertation defense of: Paul M. Kienlen Doctoral Candidate for the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Dissertation Title: “Prekindergarten Correlates: A Study of Early, Middle, and Late Applicants and Actual Enrollment Status” Date: April 22, 2021 Time: 1:00 pm CST Dissertation Chair: Dr. Page Smith Committee Members: Dr. Mark Giles Dr. David Thompson Dr. Wowek Kearney *If you are interested in attending, please contact Paul Kienlen or Dr. Page Smith for the link. Jo Ann Jones Student Development Specialist Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies The University of Texas at San Antonio Office: Buena Vista 4.310 Schedule an Appointment<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%... Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies proudly announces the dissertation defense of: Angela M. Watts Doctoral Candidate for the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Dissertation Title: “Navigating the Multidimensionality of Whiteness: A Grounded Theory Study on the Experiences of White, First-Generation Graduate Students from Rural Central Appalachia” Date: October 26, 2021 Time: 9:00 am CST Dissertation Chair: Dr. Claudia Garcia-Louis Committee Members: Dr. Socorro Morales Dr. Van Lac Dr. Sonya Ardoin *If you are interested in attending, please contact Angela Watts or Dr. Claudia Garcia-Louis for the link. Jo Ann Jones Student Development Specialist Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies The University of Texas at San Antonio Office: Buena Vista 4.310 Phone: 210-458-6620 Schedule an Appointment<https://joannjones.youcanbook.me/> Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies proudly announces the dissertation defense of: Sarah Bluebonnet Doctoral Candidate for the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Dissertation Title: “Leading for Social Justice: The Critical Role of Educational Leadership Preparation Programs” Date: November 8, 2021 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Dissertation Chair: Dr. Encarnacion Garza, Jr. Committee Members: Dr. Juan Manuel Niño Dr. Betty Merchant Dr. Vangie Aguilera *If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah or Dr. Encarnacion Garza for the link. Jo Ann Jones Student Development Specialist Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies The University of Texas at San Antonio Office: Buena Vista 4.310 Phone: 210-458-6620 Schedule an Appointment<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%... Pronouns: She/Her/Hers