Peter Gawenda (May 1986). The Use of the German Language in the Schools of San Antonio, Texas From 1880 To 1910, Dr. Dennis Spuck, Chair
Estella Robles Guetzow (May 1991). Personal Values and Leadership Styles of Elementary School Principals and Effective School Correlates, Dr. Cynthia J. Norris, Chair
Beverly Kithcart ( May 1991). Hispanic Students: Characteristics of Those Who Choose a Postsecondary Education, Dr. Richard D. Strahan, Chair
Frank Benton (May 1992). A Systematic Development and Evaluation of a Graduate Field Botany Course, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
Mary Ellen Correa (May 1992). A Case Study of School Practices and Policies Which Contribute to Dropping Out of School Among Marginal Mexican-American Students, Dr. Patricia E. Holland, Chair
Dianne Johnson (November 1992). The Relationship of Reading, Attitudes and Learning Strategies to Writing in College Freshman, Dr. Richard D. Strahan, Chair
Janis Sotherden (December 1992).The Reentry of "Third Culture Kids" Into the United States, Dr. Robert S. Randall, Chair
Virginia Wood (December 1992). An Investigation of Job Related Tension as a Function of Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity in Department Chairpersons in Selected Texas Community Colleges, Dr. Richard D. Strahan, Chair
Terry Brattin (May 1993). The Impact of Mandatory Placement and Remediation on Persistence and Academic Achievement: A Study of the Texas Academic Skills Program at a State Technical College, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
L. Michael Metke (May 1993). Students Who Persist: Factors Associated With the Persistence of Mexican American Students at a Two-Year Technical College, Dr. Robert S. Randall, Chair
Donna C. Marhoun (August 1993). A Narrative Study of High Achieving Women from Migrant Family Backgrounds, Dr. Patricia E. Holland, Chair
Rebecca V. Rendon (December 1993). An Investigation of Competencies Needed for Teachers of Gifted and Talented in Texas, Dr. Robert S. Randall, Chair
Zelma Mata (December 1993). Anglo and Hispanic Women Administrators' Perceptions of the Conflict Among Their Multiple Roles as Professional, Spouse, Parent and Self in Selected Higher Education Institutions in Texas, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Richard D. Strahan, Co-Chairs
Ligia Cardenas (December 1993). A Comparative Study of the Phonological Development of English Dominant and Spanish Dominant Kindergarten Children as Measured by Their Spelling, Dr. Laveria F. Hutchison, Chair
Christina Saavedra (December 1993). Gender Difference Among a Doctoral Student Cohort in Perceptions of Role Congruence, Faculty Support, and Peer Support, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Richard D. Strahan, Co-Chairs
Rebecca Saavedra (August 1994). Alienation of Latino Medical Students: The Effect of Acculturation, Ethinic Identity and Minority Student Stressors, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher & Dr. Consuelo Arbona, Co-Chairs
Marla Guerra (August 1994). The Texas Induction Year Program as Viewed by Mentor and Protege Participants in Select Districts in the Rio Grande Valley, Drs. Cynthia J. Norris & Kip Tellez, Co-Chairs
Alonzo Cavazos (August 1994). A Measure of Bachelor of Social Work Students' Learning in Field Instruction at The University of Texas - Pan American, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Fernando Galan, Co-Chairs
Ava Miller (May 1995). The Development of a Health Careers Database Computer Program, Dr. Larry W. Hughes, Chair
Ernestina Briones (May 1995). Self-Esteem and Leadership Aspiration of Registered Nurses in the Rio Grande Valley, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Israel Cuellar, Co-Chairs
Gloria Crum (May 1995). A Study of the Relationship Between Leadership Style and Teacher Empowerment in Schools Involved in Educational Restructuring on Campuses in the Texas Partnership Schools Initiative, Dr. Cynthia J. Norris, Chair
Mitzi Dominguez (May 1995). Attitudes of Superintendents Regarding the Use of Student Evaluation of Instruction in the Secondary School Teacher Evaluation Process, Dr. Richard D. Strahan, Chair
Marty Driggers (May 1995). A Sudy to Determine Current Office Skills Required of Post-Secondary Vocational Graduates for Employment in the Rio Grande Valley with Implications for Curriculum Revisions, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
Irene Treviño Gulley (May 1995). Hispanic Women in Positions of Leadership, Dr. Robert P. Craig, Chair
Palma Talley (May 1995). Interdisciplinary Teaming From an Administrative Perspective, Dr. Robert P. Craig, Chair
Deloria Nanze-Davis (August 1995). The Relationship Between Reading and Attitudes and Mathematical Verbal Problem-Solving Ability of Introductory Algebra College Students, Drs. Robert S. Randall & Barton R. Herrscher, Co-Chairs
Katherine Dougherty (December 1995). Nursing Faculty Teaching in Associate Degree Programs: The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Institutional Structure, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
Jeanie Ralston (December 1995). The Effects of S.R. Covey's 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' A Training Program, On the Job Performance of Higher Education Employees, Drs. Sharon A. Richardson & Barton R. Herrscher, Co-Chairs
Francie Mahar (May 1996). An Historical Inquiry Into the Effects of Federal and State Legislation on Vocational Office Education in Secondary Schools in Texas From 1963 To 1993, Dr. Albert H. Miller, Chair
Reynaldo Ramirez, Jr. (May 1996). A Systematic Development and Evaluation of a Curriculum for Coordinated-Thematic Seventh Grade Science Teachers, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
Baltazar Cisneros (August 1996). A Systematic Development and Evaluation of a Coordinated-Thematic Science II Inservice Curriculum for Eighth Grade Teachers, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
Gerald D. Hollier, Jr. (August 1996). A Study of School Counselors' Perceptions with Respect to Counseling Gay and Lesbian Students in the School Setting, Drs. Robert P. Craig & Dov Liberman, Co-Chairs
Irma Saenz Jones (August 1996). The Development of a Cooperative Doctoral Orientation Program for Institutions of Higher Edcuation, Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Chair
Karen N. Valencia (December 1996). Dropping Out: A Regression Study of Variables Related to Attrition Rates among Hispanic Students from Colonias of Hidalgo County in South Texas, Drs. Robert P. Craig & Dov Liberman, Co-Chairs
Linda S. Eanes (December 1996). Cost-Effective Exercise Promotion Strategies for Primarily Sedentrary Adult Females Enrolled in an Associate Degree Nursing Program, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Dov Liberman, Co-Chairs
Mark G. Sorenson (May 1997). The Design and Evaluation of a Self-Paced Curriculum on the World Wide Web for Economic Developers, Dr. Larry W. Hughes, Chair
Marvin Lovett (August 1997). The Development of a Curriculum for the Mass Distribution of Products Via Consignment Auction Liquidation Outlets, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Richard D. Strahan, Co-Chairs
Chris E. Clearman (August 1997). Legal Developments in the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (1975) and the Individuals with Disabilities Act (1990), Dr. Richard D. Strahan, Chair
Cindy Lou Milan (August 1997). Identifying Predictors of Performance for the Associate Degee Graduate Nurse on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, Dr. Douglas Hermond, Chair
Benay Morris (December 1997). Accelerated Block Scheduling in Six High Schools, Dr. Douglas Hermond, Chair
Kelly Gutierrez (May 1998). An Analysis of an Intensive English Program at The University of Texas-Pan American, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Wilford A. Weber, Co-Chairs
Marie Simonsson (May 1998). Cognitive Aspects of Stress in Educational Administrators, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Victor Alvarado, Co-Chairs
Mary Rose (May 1998). The Effect of Instructional Methods on College Students' Attitudes Toward Computers, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Wilford A. Weber, Co-Chairs
Gloria Moody Kury (May 1998). Acculturation and Academic Success of Mexican-American Adolescents, Dr. Liane Brouillette, Chair
Margarita Mancillas (May 1998). A Study of the Influence of a University/School District Intervention Program on Parental Involvement and College Enrollment, Drs. Sharon A. Richardson & Wilford A. Weber, Co-Chairs
Patrick McGehee (May 1999). A Study of Policies and Practices in Developmental Education in Texas Public Higher Education Institutions, Drs. Sharon A. Richardson & Wilford A. Weber, Co-Chairs
Bertha Zuñiga Campos (May 1999). The Effect of Teacher Ethnicity on the Perceptions of Mexican American Elementary, Secondary, and College Students, Drs. Wilford A. Weber & Dr. Barton R. Herrscher, Co-Chairs
Sylvia Perez Atkinson (May 1999). Perceptions of First-Year Public School Teachers in the Brownsville Independent School District Regarding the Application of the Professional Development Appraisal System, Dr. Richard L. Hooker, Chair
Alberto Jose Herrera (May 2000). The Systematic Development and Evaluation of a Model for Institutional Effectiveness Through Program Evaluation for American State Senior Colleges, Drs. Robert S. Randall & Cynthia J. Norris, Co-Chairs
Alexa Pfister (May 2000). The Effect of Personality Type of Bilingual Students on English Reading Performance in a Computer Driven Developmental Reading Laboratory: Implications for Educational Leaders, Dr. Robert P. Craig, Chair
Stephen Messenger (August 2000). The Effect of Alienation Among High School Graduates With Learning Disabilities and High School Dropouts With Learning Disabilities in a South Texas Public School System, Drs. Barton R. Herrscher & Richard L. Hooker, Co-Chairs
Virginia Richter (August 2000). Principal Leadership Style in High and Low SES Exemplary Elementary Schools in Texas: A Comparative Study, Drs. Mary Alice Obermiller & Wilford A. Weber, Co-Chairs
Veronica Galvan Carlan (December 2000). Development of an Instrument to Assess the Use of Developmentally Apopropriate Practices in Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Classrooms, Drs. Howard L. Jones & Juanita V. Copley, Co-Chairs
Hilda Silva (December 2000). The Effects of Mentoring Experiences on Withdrawl Behavior Among First Year Students in a Community College, Dr. Amaury Nora, Chair
Lucila Petrie (May 2001). The Relationship Between Teacher Stress and Counseling Referrals in Elementary Schools, Drs. Richard L. Hooker & Robert P. Craig, Co-Chairs
Leticia T. Villarreal (August 2001). The Effect of Curriculum-Aligned Instruction on Reading and Mathematics Achievement, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
Nora Tijerina Cantu (August 2001). The Effect of Block Scheduling on The Reading and Mathematics Achievement of Tenth-Grade Students, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
Patrick Mullen Burchfield (December 2001). A Systematic Development and Evaluation of an Undergraduate Course in Zoo Biology, Drs. Dov Liberman & Barton R. Herrscher, Co-Chairs
Donald Ray Shuler, Jr. (December 2001). Legal Developments and Their Implications to Public Schools of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Dr. Richard Hooker, Chair
Renée C. Rubin (May 2002). Conversations About Reading Processes in Spanish and English Among Six Latino/A Eighth-Graders, Dr. Irma Guadarrama, Chair
Joanelda Garza-Burciaga (May 2002). The Effect of a Choice Theory Program on the Attendance and Conduct of Sixth Grade Students, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
John Butler (May 2002). The Effect of Participation in a Scholastic Assessment Test Preparation Program on Student Performance on the Scholastic Assessment Test, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
Wilma Jo Garza Smetter (August 2002). The Effect of an After-School Tutorial Program on the Reading Achievement of At-Risk Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Students, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
Mireya Castañeda Henggeler (August 2002). Perceptions of the Second Language Classroom Environment by Second Language Students, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
Jonella Jean Kimmel (August 2002). The Effect of Social Skills Education on the Social Competence of Sixth Grade Students, Dr. Wilford A. Weber, Chair
Isela Treviño Almaguer (May, 2003) Effect of Dyad Reading Instruction on the Reading Achievement of Hispanic Third Grade Limited English Proficient Students Drs. Howard L. Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Alma Dolores Fernandez (May, 2003) The Effect of Dual Language Instruction on the Pre-reading Skills of Kindergarten Students Drs. Howard L. Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Parviz Ghavami (May, 2003) The Impact of Cognitive Aspects of problem Solving on the Achievement of First-Year College Physics Students Drs. Barton Herrscher and Richard Hooker, co-chairs
Cari Kenner (May, 2003) Self-Perceived Influences on the Storied Success of female Mexican-American Students Dr. Cheryl Craig, Chair
Patricia de los Santos Lopez (May, 2003) The Effect of Phonemic Awareness Instruction on the Reading Development of Mexican American First Grade Students Drs. Howard L. Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Susan Collentine (August, 2003) The Effect of, as Tough as Necessary, A Violence and Safe School Teacher Training Program on Student Violence and Misconduct in Middle Schools Drs. Wilford A. Weber and Richard Hooker, co-chairs
Joseph-Rene Corbeil (August, 2003) Online Technologies Self-Efficacy, Self-Directed Learning Readiness, and Locus of Control of Learners in a Graduate-Level Web-Based Distance Education Program Drs. Sara McNeil and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Gloria Jean Vela (August, 2003) Spiritual Maturity and The Leadership Style of Public School Administrators in South Texas Dr. Richard Hooker, chair
Rita B. Hernandez (August, 2003) Culture Clash in a South Texas Colonia: Teachers' and Parent's Attitudes and Practices Regarding Parental Involvement Drs. Howard Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Charles Reininger (December 2004) Locus of Control and Performance at a Secondary Military Boarding School Drs. Howard Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Sandra McGehee (December 2004) A Study of the Relationship Between Displaced Homemakers Programs’ Components and the Effectiveness of the Programs in Texas Public Higher Education Institutions Drs. Howard Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Pamela Flores (May 2005) The Effect of Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program [GEAR UP] on Algebra I Enrollment, Academic Achievement and Enrollment Rate in Rigorous Courses Drs. Howard Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Virginia Garza Miller (May 2005) An Evaluation of a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program After Its Initial Year of Implementation Drs. Howard L. Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Elsa Cárdenas Hagan (May 2005) The Effect of a Multisensory, Structured Spelling Program on the Spelling Achievement of Hispanic Elementary School Students Drs. Howard L. Jones and Coleen Carlson, co-chairs
María Elena Valdés-Corbeil (May 2005) The Effect of the Wastson-Glaser Critical Thinking of Teacher Education Program Applicants Drs. Howard L. Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
John Stephen Rosales (August 2005) The Effect of Computer-Assisted Instruction on the Mathematics Achievement of Ninth Grade High School Students in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Drs. Howard L. Jones and Wilford A. Weber, co-chairs
Laura M. Villarreal (December 2005) Nontraditional Students Enrolled in a Community University: Their Journey from Risk to Resilience Drs. Cheryl J. Craig and Howard L. Jones, co-chairs
Carolyn Groman Burks (December 2005) Combating The Bartleby Syndrome With Synectics: Examining Teacher Attitudes and The Influences on Student Writing Drs. Cheryl J. Craig and Howard L. Jones, co- chairs
Leslie Kimberling Jones (December 2005) The Effect of Applying Active Reading Study Strategies to Varying Text Lengths on the Lower-Level Comprehension of Developmental Reading Students Drs. Wilford A. Weber and Dr. Howard L. Jones, co-chair
Leticia De Leon (December 2005) The Circle is Drawn: A Narrative Journey into the Reading Motivation of Three Middle School Students from a Small, Rural, Rio Grande Valley School Dr. Cheryl L. Craig, Chair
Hector F. Aldape (May 2006) An Autobiographical Account of the Factors That Contribute to the Integration of the Hispanic Community in American Society Dr. Cheryl L. Craig, Chair
Gabriela De La Garza Cedillo (May 2006) The Effect of a Cognitive, Language, Motor Skills Stimulation Program on the Cognitive, Language, and Motor Skills of Children in Childcare Centers Drs. Wilford A.Weber and Howard L. Jones, co-chairs
Dixie Keyes (May 2006) Metaphorical Voices: Secondary Students' Exploration into Multidimensional Perspectives in Literature and Creative Writing Using the Synectics Model Drs. Cheryl L. Craig and Howard L. Jones, co-chairs
Dana Yates (May 2006) The Effects of Connected Mathematics on the Mathematics Achievement of Sixth Grade Students Drs. Susan Williams and Howard L. Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Tony M. Desjardins (December 2006) A Comparative Study of Open Source and Proprietary Word Processing Applications. Drs. Rene Corbeil and Howard Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Rebecca P. Fralick (December 2006) A Comparative Study of Fourth Grade English Language Learners Who Participate in a Transitional Bilingual Model, a Dual Bilingual Model, or English-Only Instruction in a Selected South Texas School District.. Drs. Veronica Carlan and Howard Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Elias Rodriguez (December 2006) An Exploration of Factors Contributing to Stress and Burnout in Male Hispanic Middle School Teachers. Drs. Cheryl Craig and Howard Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Eric Anderson (December 2006) The Evolution of Higher Education in China: Storied Experiences of Internet Usage by Students and Faculty Drs. Cheryl Craig and Howard Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Catherine Thomas (December 2006) Resiliency and Faith Development in Middle School Students Attending Catholic Schools in Brownsville, Texas Drs. Wilford Weber and Howard L. Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Janice Wilson Butler (May 2007) Teachers' Attitudes Toward Computers After Receiving Training in Low- Threshold Digital Storytelling Applications Drs. Michael Sullivan and Howard L. Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Charles Henry Ratliff (May 2007) The Relationship Between Reading and Science Achievement of Fifth Grade Students as Measured by the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test
Patricia Quesada (May 2007) A Comparative Study of the Writing Achievement of Fourth Grade English Language Learners in a Dual Language Bilingual Program and a Transitional Bilingual Program in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Gregorio Garcia (May, 2007) The Effect of Semi-Departmentalized Instruction on the Achievement of Fifth Grade Students as Measured by the TAKS Fifth Grade Science Test. Drs. Rey Ramirez and Howard Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Deborah Anne Wilson Banker (August 2007) Teacher Perceptions and Students with Learning Disabilities Perceptions of Academic Motivation, Academic Skills, Study Skills, and Classroom Engagement Drs.Howard L. Jones and Maria Elena V. Corbeil, Co-Chairpersons
Ute Kaden (August 2007) An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating Professional Development Program Drs. Howard Jones and Maria Elena Valdes-Corbeil, Co-Chairpersons
Juan Chavez, Jr. (August 2007) Stages of Concern About Technology Integration of Teachers in Four South Texas Schools
Estela Reynoso Filizola (May 2008) The Effect of a Test Preparation Course on the SAT Scores of Students at Saint Joseph Academy Dr. Howard L. Jones, Chair
Ninfa V. Garcia (Spring 2008) Scholastic Chess Club Participation and the Academic Achievement of Hispanic Fifth–Grade Students in South Texas
Daniel Esteban González (May 2008) An Examination of the Rationales Given by Gifted and Talented Mexican American Students for Exiting High School Gifted and Talented Programs Drs. F. Richard Olenchak and Dr. Howard L. Jones, Co-Chairpersons
Alexandra Hobbs (May 2008) Academic Achievement: Montessori and Non-Montessori Private School Settings Dr. Howard L. Jones, Chairperson
Sonia Betancourt Saenz (May 2008) The Effects of a Comprehensive Tutor-Assisted Oral Reading Program on At- Risk Hispanic Elementary Students Dr. Howard L. Jones, Chairperson
Laura Causey Sheneman (May 2008) Stages of Concern Implementing an Online Curriculum Management Program Drs. Howard L. Jones and Rene Corbeil, Co-Chairpersons
Belinda Torres (August 2008) The Performance of Tech Prep and Non-Tech Prep Students in Two-Year Postsecondary Institutions in South Texas Dr. Howard L. Jones and Dr. Maria E. Valdes-Corbeil, Co- Chairpersons
Sylvia A. Leal (August 2008) Perceptions of Mexican-American College Students on Factors That Impact Post-Secondary Preparation and Matriculation Dr. Howard L.Jones, Chairperson
Brian J. Warrent (December 2008) A Meeting of Methodologies: Creating a Children's Theatre Exemplar
Benita Darlene Trevino-Diaz (May 2009) How Elementary Students Experience The Accelerated Reader Program in a South Texas Border School
Eva-Marie Bisaillon (May 2009) Self-Study: Steeped in Reductionism and Formalism; Yet Experienced in Narrative
Maria Magdalena Aguilar-Crandall (May 2009) Dissertation title: Understanding Child Care Leaders' Decisions in Making Books Accessible to the Children at their Child Care Centers
Michael Edward Baldwin (May 2010) - Reflections on Implementing Several Models of Teaching in a High School Biology Class