Our graduates
Listed below are some of our graduates from within the workfoce education and development concentration within the Doctor of Philosophy in education leadership program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology at Western Michigan University.
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Tina Koepf
Title/Organization: NOTCI/Assessment Development
Dissertation Title: Multiple choice assessments, focusing on item length, for CTE student
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Justin Arnold
Title/Organization: Assistant Extension Educator/University of Nebraska
Dissertation Topic: A phenomenology of calling among undergraduates at a public university: reliance on faith during an intentional career decision-making process
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Michael Feutz
Title/Organization: Professor/Ferris State University
Dissertation Topic: The phenomenology of the bachelor of science in HVAC engineering technology from Ferris State University
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Kenneth Flowers
Title/Organization: Dean, Career and Workforce Education/Lake Michigan College
Dissertation Topic: A partnership between a midwest community college and the highly regulated power production industry: a case study regarding the development of an energy production technology program
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Michael Martel
Title/Organization: Placement/Flint Community Schools/Retired
Dissertation Topic: Perceptions of teacher evaluation systems at CTE centers in Michigan
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Ryan Rowe
Title/Organization: Superintendent/Madison School District
Dissertation Topic: High school seniors' educational experience influencing the decision to pursue a career in nursing
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Karen Kain
Title/Organization: Director-retired/Western Michigan University TRIO Student Success
Dissertation Topic: First-generation, income-eligible peer mentor study
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Gregory VanderKooi
Title/Organization: Professor/Ferris State University
Dissertation Topic: Problem-based learning: an attitudinal study of police academy students
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Alan Papendick
Title/Organization: Adjunct Instructor of ITE/Delta Community College
Dissertation Topic: Leadership styles inventory of Michigan career and technical education area center principals
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Julia VanderMolen
Title/Organization: Assistant Professor/Grand Valley State University
Dissertation Topic: Job tasks performed by career preparation system administrators: implications for leadership development