Oral Defense Schedule
Spring 2026
This page lists upcoming oral defense presentations for graduate students in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, showcasing the culmination of their research and academic achievements.
Updated: 1/27/2026
To attend an online defense, please contact the dissertation director listed.
| CANDIDATE | MAJOR | TITLE | DATE OF DEFENSE | TIME OF DEFENSE | LOCATION AND DIRECTOR(S) | BROCHURE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Vess | Counselor Education and Supervision | My Career Story Workbook Efficacy with College Students: A Randomized Trial | January 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | White Hall 308D Directors: Dr. Lynne Guillot Miller and Dr. Lena Salpietro | Logan Vess (Ph.D.) Doctoral Brochure |
| Tadarrelle Lett | Interprofessional Leadership | Exploring the Effects of Mentorship on Black College Students' Sense of Belonging | January 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | White Hall 403 Directors: Dr. Karl Kosko and Dr. Lisa Testa | Tadarrelle Lett (Ed.D.) Doctoral Brochure |
| Emma M. Royan | Curriculum and Instruction | The Reading Preferences and Experiences of Upper Elementary Boys | February 6, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | White Hall 403 Director: Dr. Kristine Pytash | Emma M. Royan (Ph.D.) Doctoral Brochure |
| Joseph James Kratky | Research, Measurement and Statistics | The Higher Education Reservations Scale: Development, Refinement, and Exploratory Application | February 20, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. | Microsoft Teams Directors: Dr. Jason Schenker and Dr. Aryn Karpinski | Joseph James Kratky (Ph.D.) Doctoral Brochure |