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Commencement
June 12, 2021
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Public Service and EducationWelcome! Commencement Speaker | Laura Huang, PhD, MBA
It’s my distinct pleasure to welcome you to Capella University’s virtual Laura Huang, PhD, MBA, is an associate professor of business administration in the
commencement ceremony. All of us at Capella – our board of trustees, faculty Organizational Behavior Unit of the Harvard Business School. Prior to joining HBS,
and staff – are honored to celebrate with you and recognize the significant she was an assistant professor of management at the Wharton School, University of
accomplishments of all our graduates. Pennsylvania.
This unique moment in time touches all of us. While we wish we could celebrate Professor Huang’s research examines early-stage entrepreneurship and the role
your achievement together, I want to recognize that our coming together, virtually, of interpersonal relationships and other factors in financiers’ decisions. Her work
is historic and meaningful. includes studies of the subtle signals and cues – “listening to your gut” – that are
often written off as extraneous to success, whether in investment or in a person’s
Your academic achievements, determination, and perseverance have brought you to life.
this point. The diplomas and certificates earned recognize new achievement as well
as new responsibilities – to your community, profession, family and to yourself. You In her groundbreaking book, Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage, Professor
have the knowledge, skill and professional countenance to make your part of the Huang illustrates the relationship between success and the way we shape others’
world a better place and to serve as a role model for those aspiring to attain what perceptions of us. The book was recently selected as a gold medalist in the 2021
you have. Axiom Business Book Awards in the category of success and motivation.
As a participant in commencement, you join more than 99,000 Capella graduates Professor Huang earned a PhD in management from the University of California,
who have gone before you. Many more will follow. Your success is a beacon to us Irvine; an MBA from INSEAD; and an MS and BSE in electrical engineering, both
all, and this commencement underscores the dedication and drive you showed from Duke University. Before entering academia, she held positions in investment
throughout your studies. We stand together, better prepared, more focused, more banking, consulting and general management for organizations such as Standard
deeply committed to making a difference in the future we share as a community. Chartered Bank, IBM Global Services and Johnson & Johnson, in a variety of global
locations. She has also served as an advisor to several start-ups in the U.S., Europe,
As you move forward with your life and career, the support of Capella University Southeast Asia and China.
remains with you. I encourage you to stay close to Capella through our Alumni
Association and let us know about your achievements.
To the loved ones of our graduates: You deserve special recognition. We appreciate
the unique challenges that our learners face as well as the sacrifices required of
those around them. Your support and encouragement helped make their success
possible. On behalf of Capella’s learners, faculty and staff, I extend our sincere
gratitude and admiration.
Graduates, I encourage you to savor this moment – it is one you will long remember
and cherish. Take pride in your accomplishments. We are honored to celebrate
with you.
Sincerely,
Richard Senese, PhD, LP
President, Capella University
2 | C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 | 3Capella University Academic Administration Board of Trustees
Richard Senese, PhD, LP Lisa Kreeger, PhD Eric Jolly, PhD (Chair) Diana Rodriguez, MBA, MEd
President Dean (Interim)
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mark Brown, MBA Richard Senese, PhD, LP
Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD Adrian Butler, DM Steven Snyder, PhD
Senior Vice President Curtis Brant, PhD
Academic Affairs & Provost Dean Diane Dayson, PhD Todd Sorensen, JD (Board Secretary)
Research and Scholarship Christopher King, PhD Dwaun Warmack, EdD
Ying Iverson, PhD
Assistant Provost Jennifer Straub, PhD Rochelle Petermann, MS, LPC, Harry Williams, PhD
VP Academic Affairs Dean CCMHC, NCC
Academic Initiatives Lori Riley, MBA
Elizabeth Riley, PhD
Assistant Provost Kelly Brooks
VP Faculty Affairs Registrar
Barbara Butts Williams, PhD Genevieve Feliu, PhD
Executive Dean Vice President
Social Responsibility & Community Academic Innovation
Engagement
Charlyn Hilliman, PhD
Heather Welzant, PhD Vice President
Dean Academic Enrichment & Learner Support
School of Public Service and Education
Tom Sonnek
Josh Stanley, EdD, NCC, ACS Director
Dean Continuous Quality Improvement
School of Business, Technology, and
Health Care Administration
Todd Wilson, PhD
Dean
School of Business, Technology, and
Health Care Administration
4 | C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 | 5COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 PM
Bachelor’s Degrees
Greeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Jolly, PhD SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND B E HAVIOR AL SCIE NCE S
Capella University Board of Trustees, Chair
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The National Anthem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emilton Cardona
Madison Glee Abel Holly Hunt
Ann M Arthur * Kaitlin Jack
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Senese, PhD, LP
Jana Atkinson * Steven James Jackson II *
President, Capella University Greta Babatu Rhonda Jacobs
Kristi Bailey Rikkie Johnson Way
Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Huang, PhD, MBA Robert Ryan Bales * Alecia Kraft *
Charlamagne Alexandria Belknap Karen Kropp *
Stephanie Renee Bernard * Lori Lara *
Presentation of Candidates for Bachelor’s, Brittany Berry * Lindsay Laws *
Master’s Degrees and Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather Welzant, PhD Christine Berry * Rudolf N Lebowitz
Rachel Bilski * Justin R Lee
Dean, School of Public Service and Education
Bernadette Rose Bloom * Julie Lynn Lerice *
Cleophus Buckley, Jr. Shontell Littlejohn
Presentation of Candidates for Doctoral Degrees. Josh Stanley, EdD, NCC, ACS Charlestina Butler * Amanda Loberg *
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences Meghan Castro Keith Manghan
Hilary Comstock * Adriana Mata *
Colleen Caroline Conway-Schiltz * Catelyn May *
Conferral of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Senese, PhD, LP, President, and Amber Cornell Chelsea Diann McKenna *
Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD, Provost, Capella University Brittney Christine Craft * Michael McLaughlin *
Teresa De Luca Courtney Mike-Wilson *
Helen Decker * Wendy Lee Mogg *
Ceremony Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Senese, PhD, LP, President, and Terri DeVore * Rachel Moser *
Capella University faculty and leadership Yuniet Diaz * Brandy Nelson *
Kelsey Dorrity * Kelly OConnor *
Tiffany Dougherty * Brittany Nicole Oellrich
Melissa Dunn Pryscilla Ojeda
Miranda Fahrney * Tamera O’Neal
Samantha Fantauzzi * Rebecca Osse
Emily Ann Fasching * Octavia Penick
Michelle Franke Ivan Perez *
Mary Fratangeli * Crystal Pryde
Samantha Fratta Symonne Re’Gine Purifoy *
Julie Gabel Daniel Rex *
Jimmy Garcia William Roach
Jordan Elizabeth Gooch * Mitchell Ronco *
Sofia Guevara * Helen Sanderson
Taylor Nicolle Hancock Andrew Schofield *
Jessica Harrison * Mary Schulman
Brooke Heare Mary Simonetta *
Janel Hill Denise Smith *
Brandon Hinton LaTisha Smith *
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Master’s Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Psychology continued
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Nathale Szydlowski * Alicia Walberg
Angelica Terrazas Donna Wermter * Graduate Certificate in Counseling
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Larry Dan Thompson * Jazmine R Williams Kathy Amaya Naebrittany Jackson
Emmalee Diane Tullis * Kristi Wilson Dorothy L Arnold Courtney Johns
Marwah I BaniHani Christine Johnson
Teondra Bannerman Craig Kroehler
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Pre-Counseling Patricia A Battle Asel Kulmeshkenova
DeAnn Belicek Maria Laipple
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Mine Yildiz Calik Douglas Jay Low II
Laura India Celeste Cargile Kelsey Ludington
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Panama Chavis Pamela Mackie
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Faith Braswell Raymond Francis Morales Monique Michelle Clay Shanika Mays
Heidi Brink Gene Moss Jason Clemmer Morgan McMullen
Sean Fullard Nicole Schwartz Jennifer Ayn Clifton Shakia Mervilus
Daniel Harrison Amber Nicole Simpson Steven Lee Cody Jennifer S Miller
Latorsha Denise Love Pete Jeanette Coleman Lisa Moore
Melissa Duell Melissa Anne Moore
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Mary Celeste Elkins Cassie Morgan
Denise Farmer Collin Morrison
Craig Boylan Lori Foster Christall Murphy
Stephanie Fotopoulos Sarah Catherine Norman
Scott Frazier Whitney Owens
Jaelin Gibbs Startacia Pack
Sabrina Guidicipietrovarona Keahmaya Parker
Tarsha Gunn Britany Michelle Patsfield
Joseph Hall, Sr. Dianne Pierce
Tonia Latrise Hall-Kilpatrick Margaret Pierce
Terrica Hamlett Carla Poindexter
Constance Lavern Hargrove Eboni Prescott
Curtis Allen Harris Jnai Quailey
Jennifer Hawkins Kendi E Raeke
Erin M Hecker Brianna Ramsey
Christina Hubbell Alfonso Respess
Kaitlin Huber Jasmone Riggins
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LaDavia Robinson Dannielle Turner Felicia Marie Laube Jennifer-Lynn Payne Quinn
Angela Samuels-Williams Megha Varma Kelli Littlejohn Lindsay A Quintenz
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Shontrice Slayton Mitzie Walters Bethany Longstaff Meagan Ross
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Anna-Marie Sweet Mischa Weisman Tracnesha Lundy Victoria Lynn Sinagria
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Alexa Jade Thelen Rebekah Marie Winstead Jacquelyn Michelle Lynn Lisa Monica Smith
Ladaya Thomas Deborah Meadors Tichina M. Smith
Julia Costa Meadows Barbraella M Spilker
Marney Medhaug Erika Struble
Master of Science in Addiction Studies
Lakesha Mitchell Joanna Ruth Struttman
Marquita Mose Hayley Thurman
Jamie L Collins Francesca M Muscatello
Anthony Caloia Murgatroyd Meshelle Titsworth
Teressia Garner Miriana Robinson
Naim Livier Murguia Hermela Tsegaye
Megan Ghagan Dorothea Thurner-Martin
Chicobia L Nelson Stephanie K Tunney
Hallie Ortiz Elizabeth Tameka Wilson
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Jessica Jean Pike Stephanie Elaine Wood
Daniel Robertson Potter Miatta Yeanay
Brittany Aiken Clarafrancie Deneice Cromer Sowers Shawn Rene Powell
Kevin M Allen, Jr. Betty Sue Davies
Christopher Kipsang Allison Brandi Marie Elsman
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
Jennifer Clarissa Alonzo Cathryn M Ferrari
Brittany May Ambrosio-Todd Tamesha Finney
Melanie Aparicio Fawn Hart
Ariana Valeria Anderson Teresa S. Fluegel
Michael Eugene Arrington Jeanine Ebony Hubbard
Katelyn Atkinson Heather Alton Garner
Heather Helen Brennan Amy Lynn Lyndaker
Vanita Kaye Bailey Sherrill Gaskin
Sherry Busby Jodie Michelle Martin
Sydnie Marie Barnhill Megan Gilbertson
Ivy Christiansen Leah Colette Mayon
Jose Manuel Barroso Tonia Latrise Hall-Kilpatrick
Kacie Lauren Curtis Jessica L. McCarver
Brittany Bergeron Curtis Allen Harris
Kerri Ann Davenport Justine Meneses
Christian Ian Bridgman Genae Harvey
Tristen Mathew Davis Carly Ann Moody
Ashley B Bryan Harley Rae Hess
Kristina Druhe Michelle Lee Rawlings
Neisha L Burton Dalia N Hinojosa
Camille Fenton Brittany Marie Sealey
Nicole Byrd Courtney Hunter
Julie Kay Frank Anastacia Kaylean McMurtrey Smith
Leamon Cameron Jessica Leigh Hurst-Leggett
Gwendolyn Funchess Laura Jayne Unverrich
Joan Chartier JoeAnn Jenkins
Stacey Griffin Carlee D P Wallace
Miranda Ann Cherry Rasheem Antonio Jennings
Lakeshia Conquest Cynthia Marie Johnson
Kristie Cooley Aaron W. Jones
Breanna N Corbitt Cindy Jones
Jonathan M. Cornell Royce Lashon Jones
Jessica Rose Cowan Brittany Jourdan
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Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Certificate in Psychology continued
Janet E Bontrager Theresa Antima Iommelli Janki Pathak Dominika Szymanska McDonald
Emily Bridenstine Deana Jackson Annette L Retzlaff Christopher R Thomas
Christine Marie Chapin Shakia Mervilus Nicole Sahlin Eileen Marie Vazquez
Lauren Essman Megan Nistler Alesia Antoinette Sivels Amanda Wielk
Travis Gray Amber M Phipps Jeffrey Scott Smith Stephanie Wogomon
Jeff Alan Hicken Jason Pratscher Joanna Sterlin
Jessica Holesko Sierriena Shanon Robinson
Ashley Suzanne Householder Michelle Schaefer
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology
Master of Science in School Counseling Pamela Jones
Jeanette Aguilar Joseph Jefferson
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Kayla Anderson Karen Jones
Trista Arrigoni Stephanie Krapp
Kyleigh Marie Bakes Tangela Lawrence Mina Al Qassab Jennifer N. L’Insalata
Shana R Bartell David Mullin Hannah Anderson Annelin Marzoa
Ryan Beck Ruthann Kinser Payne Abigail Andrews Joshua Matlack
Amber Irene Bradley Isis N. Perez de Rodriguez Maranda Brewer Fardowsa Abdiaziz Mohamed
Emily Bratton Daina Joe Philip Maybelline Canela Skye May-lee Nina
Chanda Feathers Cleonise S Rajcoomar Brooke Lee Chestnut Sheryl Parham
D’Anna W Frasier Leslie Michelle Stoshak Kylie-blu Crawford Orlando Quinones
Gabrielle Freeman Lacie Michele Sturm Myranda Acephie Douglas Annette L Retzlaff
Terrica Hamlett Heidi Lynn Uhrich Joanna Escalante Alicia Andrea Robinson
Chad Aaron Hartley Felicia Ann Weaver Vance Patrick Farrell Ashirah Rollins
Sarah Hunterton Michael Flanagan Karalina Saracino
Daniel K Frazier Mariam Seguya
Michelle Glapion Brandie Sim
Master of Science in Studies in Human Behavior Kiley Hadley Marcy Elizabeth Simental
Brettney Hase Kahdejah Evonne Stevens
Ashley Brandes Danielle I. King Amanda Marie Herald Cheyenne Szarka
Nancy Gonzalez Divina Stringfellow Savannah House Tangela Terry
Taylor Isley Daniel Tobin
Graduate Certificate in Psychology
Shanygne Jackson Amy Trivedi
Thomas C King Kimberly Rena Wakefield-Strong
Paul Davidson Lander
Ivy Avery Linda Susan Gearin
Bianca Biamby Lateisha Griffin
Brittany Crayton Veronica Youn Kang Master of Science in Psychology
Melissa A Dieffenthaller Alesha Kimbrell
Kristi J Dorsey Latonya L Kirk-Cheairs Jennifer Abel Shagoofa Ali
Denise M Duncan Ninet Moradi Alexis Michelle Olsen Abigail Allen
Kristin Engle Maria Elena Morales Alexis Aguilar Nadia Amaro Douglass
Brian Faust Stacey Lyn Nardone Valerie Ah Quin Kardell Donavan Anderson
Anderson Fernanders Alicia Paduan Yolanda D. Alexander Randy Anderson
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND B E HAVIOR AL SCIE NCE S SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND B E HAVIOR AL SCIE NCE S Master of Science in Psychology continued Master of Science in Psychology continued Jessica Louise Litwin Alicia Paduan Erin Noel Sharkey Daneka Samilia Veira Hailey Livengood Simone Paes Harlie Sharp Paul Mathew Velamparampil * Michele Locke Kimberly Palmer Gianna Lee Simmons Gaby Vera Shelby Long Kara Palmisciano Alexa Slater Rosa Villalta Shea Bree Looper * Vanessa Marie Parece Shannon Sluyter Pablo Villatoro Themis Lopez Brittany Jeanne Pate Latrice Smalls Jencilia Villaverde Nicole Loranger Nicole Payne * Caitlyn Smith Krystle Voreh * Githa Esra Lumbangaol Meredith Peirick Khandice C Smith Stephanie marie Wachter * Ashlie Lystad Brittnie Pemberton Lauren Daigle Smith Jacob Robert Wagman JahNair Marie Magann Danett a Pendleton Danielle Marie Soares Tyanna Walker Rachel Jean Maki Mildred Perez Karen Songwe Kayla Marie Wallace Nathias Mansel Breelyn Raine Petty Pearl Soso Taurus Waller Amanda Marante * Jessica Pica * Rebecca Diane Soucy Beverly Walton * Jessica Martin * Eileen Poeung * Amber Spencer Kamilah Watson * Lauren Martin Julie A Poincot Ariana Spinden Ashlynne Webb Samantha George Martin Monique Ponce Melanie Stafford Betty Webb Mariana Josephine Martinez Gruber * Sian Mary Price Amy Stefanides Sarah Welch Angelica Martinez Zendejas Heather Probert Madelyn Stott Kylie Whalen Amanda Louise May * Brianna Raithel Monica Styles Candis White Amanda R May Catalina S. Ramchandani Michele Sullivan * Cody Whittington Adrianna Leigh McCarty Antonio Kareem Reaves James Donald Sulzer Chelsea Dawn Williams Tim McComas Sameeya Reed Jacqueline Tacheny Kylie M Williams Brittany McKenzie Lorie Reinert * Ashley Tapia * Amanda Brooke Williamson James McMillan * Sharady Renee Richardson Alejandra Tazza Virginia Wilson * Kateeny Melancon Nicole Ricks Brynne Thomas Rebekah Marie Winstead Alexandra Miles Mariela Rios Shelby Thomas Salina Witt * Heather Elizabeth Miller Dana Risedorf Reagan Bren Thompson Stephanie Wolford Cathryn Nicole Mitchell Heidi Robinson Miranda Thornley Chelsia Wong Kayla Mitchell Andrea Rodriguez Kelsey Todd Charles Ray Wood Shannon Monday * Hannah Rodriguez Elanna Tolz Sarah Woods Melissa Monestime Jessica M Rollins Cynthia Torres Julie Worthen Milagros Monserrat Brenna Romani Gretchen Torres Kelsea Wright Ethan Moore * Alexis Rosko * Kaley K Traywick * Mark Wright Mariah Sharon Morey Kiara Elizabeth Rouda Taylor Tregear Shouaxong Yang Exelena N Moss Kayla Salcido Kyasha Tribble * Bria Young * Noelia Mota Tiffany Salgado Nicole Trilleras Mary Margaret Young Ramona Moye Carla Rubi Sanchez Zachary Turner Malyun D. Yusuf Marsha Munroe Justine Robin Sandberg Shalyn Vail Adam Zika Lakecia Murchison Jamoncie Sanders Daniel Van Bergen Laura Zubricky Leanne Grace Navarro Nora Sargsyan * Danielle Newman Amy L Savoy Zachary Tyler Newman Abigail Marie Scheller * Jane Evelyn Nicholson * Trenice Yvette Scott Pablo Ortega Elizabeth Christine Sepulveda * Jasmine Ortiz Victoria Shahinian 16 | C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 *FlexPath Graduate *FlexPath Graduate C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 | 17
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Kayla Anderson Sheldon Jones
Master of Public Administration Master of Social Work
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Tricia Cote Meagan Kathleen Staats
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Lainie Perl Croke Stephanie Ann Stanfield
Kimberly Kaye Cross Christine Califano Stellino
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John B Duodeh, Jr. Donna Sutton
Jose C Chanaba Guerrero Tiajuana Foster Melissa Thompson
Christopher Heath Gardner Emily Marie Thomson
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Andrea Patricia Godbolt Emily Vassar
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Kristie Marie Bachand Heather Maxson Lauren Guetschow Kristen Watlock
Sarah Boehmer Alise McCray Vivienne Hickey Amanda Weatherford
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Melanie Dawn Chambers Annette Payne Lisa Kanouff Tamara L Williams
Heidi M Currie Kenyanna Richardson Kaitlin M Kaufman David G Wittenkeller
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Gerald Greene Khadijah Amirah Scott
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Pamela Gregory Jessica Shaner Marcus Swain Shauntel White
Nicholas Robert Thomas Jessica Lee Wilcoxon
Catlyn Ariana Toth Samantha N Wojas
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
Valentina Villarreal
Shannon Allan * Julie Miller *
Bonnie Jean Brashear Catherine Morgan * Master of Science in Education Innovation and Technology
Latoshia Cannon Hayley Newcomb *
Josephine Bueno Carlson * Yamirah Newsome * Dionne Nixon Kristy Sunada
Alecia Creasap Simpson * Tasha Rhodes Alea Schoenstein Melanie J Wagner
Jennifer Curtis * Rebecca Lynn Robertson * Jessica Shaner
Elizabeth deButts * Ashley Sneed *
William Floyd * Shana Sullivan
Master of Science in Higher Education
Michelle Goodwin * Megan Togher *
Megan L Grimme * Kristin Renee Walker *
Lance Brooks Megan Minadeo
Nancy M. Hoppe * Ernesto Wallace, Jr.
Hannah Michelle Currie DeShawn Pitre
Geoff C Jones * Allison Watkins
Pierlus Nicole Durandis Adam F. Sanchez
Heather Mattes * Robert A. Wicker *
Amir Franklin Elisabeth Schwarz
Corey Mays
Maria Victoria Gunther Anitra Cantrell Sims
Grace Henry Clarissa Staten
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Emmie Joyce Ron Weaver
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Cynthia Bird Allison Hillstrom
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Tyler Brock Christal Huchla
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Fawn Butler Jasmin Indardeo
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Veleria Brown Joan Aida Knowlin
Andrea Michelle Bzura Kenisha Jones
Veleria Brown Sophia Needham
Jessica Christensen Portia N Kiett
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Alexis Crane Layne Lahey
Alicia Lawson Cesar Marcella Phillips
Cassandra Vinessa Crawford Margaret Rose Lowe
Ashley Childress Marcella Phillips
Wykeshia Defour Shawn Amanda Martin
Kimberlee Merrie Dance Niles Robert Prince
Janine Marie DelRossi Susan Josette Matthews
Amber Eakin Niles Robert Prince
Darianna Shiere Dorsey Erin McCollin
Kiel Bazzle Ellis Tracy Michelle Ransom
John Douglas Nicholas Moyer
Kiel Bazzle Ellis Phyllis D Sanders
Stacey Ducat Imboyo K. Ngokwey-Andah
Shemica Gamble Phyllis D Sanders
Michelle Eisel Chelsea Nightingale-Abbott
Huard Harral Russell M Schwartz
Megan Erickson Kelly O’quinn
Huard Harral Russell M Schwartz
Taylor Evans Crystal Owens
Hilary Kendra Henke Matthew Marquis Smith
Urika Marie Francois Ronald Pope
Hilary Kendra Henke Matthew Marquis Smith
Fatumata Gamby Charles Probst
Wanees Hereira Kristin H Spizzirri
Michelle Hardenstine Elizabeth Scroggins
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Doctoral Degrees
Post-Master’s Certificate in Education continued
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND B E HAVIOR AL SCIE NCE S
Amy Lynn Williamson Peter John Woxland
Amy Lynn Williamson Peter John Woxland
Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
Education Specialist Karen Renee Allen Sophia Kornegay
Mothers’ Perceptions of Day Care Avoidantly Attached Young African
Joni Anderson-Sorhaindo Ginger Stone Programs for Adults With Autism American Adults Describe Their
Joanna Flaster Sonna Williams Mentor: Elizabeth Laverdure-McDougall Experiences in Romantic Relationships
Thomas Loner Lynn Ziller Mentor: Tracee Washington
Jasmine Lacree Montgomery Bianca Jasmin Clark
The Experiences of African American Cheryl Robin Lavitch
Males’ Participation in Restorative Justice Residents’ Experiences in Mobilizing
Programs Social Capital and Community Resilience
Mentor: David Owens When Encountering Hurricanes
Mentor: Tracee Washington
La’Morra Cornelius
Experiences of African American Women: Tanya L McPeek
Descriptions of Maternal Sensitivity in Viviendo una Buena Vida: Elderly
Childhood Mexican Immigrants’ Experiences of Aging
Mentor: William Utesch Mentor: Megan Mahon
Ellen Craig Perlwitz Kenya Weineska Taylor
The Lived Experience of Vicarious Pastors’ Experiences With Domestic
Resilience Among Child Welfare Violence, Pastoral Care, and the Social
Professionals Who Work With Emotion of Shame
Traumatized Clients Mentor: Jolee Darnell
Mentor: Lindy Lewis
Regina Terry-Green
Dawn M Fields Alternative School Setting Engagement
How Parental Deployment Is Experienced Experienced by African American
by Middle School Adolescents Who Are Caregivers of Emotionally Impaired
Questioning Their Sexual Orientation Children
Mentor: Tracee Washington Mentor: Nicole Holby
Nanette Hunter Coby Shyenne Thompson
Parenting Adolescents Diagnosed With Veterans Treatment Court Stakeholder’s
an Eating Disorder: A Phenomenological Experience of Community Collaboration
Study Serving Gulf Coast Veterans
Mentor: Melissa Fauser Mentor: Katherine Miley
Aabett Johnson Xavbryelle Aasher Warren
Parents’ Experiences Communicating The Effects of Principals’ Leadership Style
With Their ASD Children via on Teachers’ Overall Job Satisfaction
Augmentative and Alternative Means Mentor: Magy Martin
Mentor: Pamela Klem
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PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior continued Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology continued
Jimmy Wright Katina Faye Oates Casey Sumner
African American Pastors’ Leader Empathy, Emotional The Concept of Thriving Among Vietnam
Perspective on Mental Health Care Intelligence Behaviors and Years of Veterans: A Generic Qualitative Study
After Clinical Pastoral Education Federal Employment: Predictability Mentor: Thomas Vail
Mentor: Annalynn Schooley of Employee Well-Being
Mentor: Brigit Olsen Amber Taylor
Effects of Using an Online Video Model to
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
Louis A. Palacio Change Parental Exercise Self-Efficacy
Ruminative Thinking Differences Based Mentor: Lynda Cable
LaTacia Ruff Keiana Winters
on Gender and Length of Recovery From
Examining the Experiences of Social Relationship Between Racial Identity,
Alcohol Use Disorder Jera Tolliver-Scott
Belonging and Campus Integration for Military Identity, and Postdeployment
Mentor: Samuel Ofei-Dodoo The Experiences of Sexually Intimate
Parenting Undergraduates Reintegration
Relationships by Persons With Multiple
Mentor: Jana Whiddon Mentor: Simone Lambert
Jasmine Merlyn Russell-Peter Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study
Cross-Generational Mentorship Mentor: Diana Riviera
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Within Local Government:
A Generic Qualitative Study Kenya Loree Topps
Angela Marie Baird-Hepworth Christine Lynn Gift Mentor: Wayland Secrest Counselors’ Perception of Bullying in
A Qualitative Investigation of Marriage Dissatisfaction Among Couples Middle and High School
Adoptees’ Experiences in Intimate Using Facebook: A Qualitative Case Study Elizabeth Scott Mentor: Mark McCaslin
Relationships as Adults Mentor: Diana Riviera The Impact Employee Gender, Mental
Mentor: Mark McCaslin Health Diagnosis, and Supervisor John Trent
Emily Gislason Involvement has on an Individual’s Crystallized and Fluid Cognitive
Brenda Juanita Barr Formerly Fostered Mothers Ability to Return to Work Predictors of Military Pilot Training
Quantitative Study to Explore Describe the Process of Bonding: Mentor: Richard Hale Scores and Completion
the Relationship Between Coping A Grounded Theory Study Mentor: Elizabeth Koman
Styles and Stress in Survivors Mentor: Jessica Emick-Seibert
of Organizational Downsizing Doctor of Psychology
Mentor: Paula Fremont Tracy M House
Nurses’ Perceptions of Self When
Chaundra Lyniece Barber Olivia Tandra Johnson
Janet Denise Bowman Practicing Person-Centeredness:
Evaluating the Effectiveness of School- Training Psychologists to be Culturally
Racism, Coping Strategies, and Binge A Generic Qualitative Study
Based Interventions Rendered to Urban Competent When Working With
Drinking in African American Women: Mentor: Daniel Turner
Inner-City Youth Exposed to Trauma African Americans: An Integrated
A Quantitative Study
Mentor: Janet Howard Program Development Model
Mentor: Reba Glidewell Christi C Hunter-Brown
Mentor: Janet Howard
Phubbing While Phoning: An Instrumental
Donald L Handlang
Julia Renee Codrington Multiple-Case Study of College Students’
Integration of Jungian and Schema Ellen Oldham
Sensationalized Racism and Perceptions Smartphone Use
Therapies to Increase Paternal The “Accepting Pleasure Program”
of Identity Changes in Afro- Caribbeans: Mentor: Daniel Turner
Involvement in Their Son’s (APP) - Turning Moms on to the
A Generic Qualitative Inquiry
Mental Health Treatment Pleasures of Maternal Sexuality
Mentor: Gabriela Mihalache Megan Marie Knarr Colian
Mentor: Isaac Martinez Mentor: Amy Donovan
Rural Middle School Instructors¿
Experiences With Odd Students: A
Generic Qualitative Inquiry
Mentor: Mary Ann Fricko
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Doctor of Psychology continued Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services continued
Shari Anne Seccareccia-DeClerico Lorine Edwards David P. Hyde
Sideline Parents in Youth Sport: A Spirituality and Stress Staff Perceptions on Leadership Style
Serious Game That Warrants the Among Social Workers Influence of Services to Lesbian, Gay,
Attention of Clinical Psychology Mentor: Kenneth Silvestro Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ)
Mentor: Isaac Martinez Domestic Violence Victims: A Case Study
Kimberly Hampton Mentor: Philip Atkins
African American Fathers’ Decision-
Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology
Making Processes for Conflict Resolution Suzanne Nicholas
in Coparenting: A Qualitative Inquiry Duration of Time in Community
Leslie Anne Glassman Emily Stevenson
Mentor: Ronald Everson Coordinated Care Based on Sex
Tonja Jungwirth
and Race Between 2010-2018
Mentor: Amy Lyndon
S C H O O L O F P U B L I C S E RV I C E A N D E D U C AT I O N
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice
Faith Coleman Kevynne Padden
Melita Gunn Jermaine Timothy Reese Provider Experiences of Aftercare Services Qualitative Inquiry of Hospital Emergency
The Impact of Mid-Level Qualitative Approach to Understanding for Human Trafficking Victims/Survivors Managers on Disaster Preparedness and
Managerial Experiences on Female Role Perceptions of Urban African Mentor: Ronnie Wallace Operational Resilience
Police Executive Success American Police Officers Mentor: Harold Cohen
Mentor: Nathan Moran Mentor: Ronnie Wallace Christopher Padden
The Challenges of Managing Spontaneous
Kristen Hathcock Volunteers in Emergencies
From Science to Practice: A Generic Mentor: Misti Kill
Qualitative Inquiry of Juvenile Reentry
Mentor: Ronnie Wallace Doctor of Public Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Management Leroy D Alloway Michael Patrick Moses
Power Without Power: Understanding The Perceptions of Minority
Mercedes T. Romero Mandatory Homeowners’ Association College Students Toward a Career
Risk Perception and Hospital Board Member Perspectives in in Law Enforcement
Preparedness: Does Perception Governance and Training Mentor: Bonnie Yeager
Influence Risk Assessment Mentor: Karen Versuk
Analysis and Application?
Mentor: Misti Kill Jennifer Hamburger
The Collaborative Process Between
Communities and Local Government: The
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services Public Administrator’s Responsibility
Mentor: Rita Herron
Christina Sue Crawford Rolando Alfredo Del Aguila
Gender Identity in Older Adults: Collaboration for Healthcare Virtual
Predicting Fear of Falling and Fall Identity Teams: Supporting Creativity Through
Mentor: William Utesch Diversity and Knowledge Management
Mentor: Philip Atkins
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Doctor of Social Work Doctor of Education
Theresa Baskin Brandy Harrell Jabar Singh Bains Ashley Childress
Kinship Care and the Need Action Research to Improve African Improving Spanish Speaking Students’ Examining a Kindergarten Curriculum on
for Supportive Services American Women’s Access to English Language Skills Through the Student Achievement and a State’s 3rd-
Mentor: Robin Ersing Mental Health Services Implementation of an English Data Grade Assessment Program (APP) English
Mentor: Martha Raske Writing Cycle: An Action Research Language Arts Assessment
Monica Bright Mentor: Bruce Brydges Mentor: Cassandra Jenkins
Effectiveness of Truancy Intervention Tarasha Anye’ll Lloyd
Panels for Students: A Program Evaluation Identifying Self-Care Activities to Lisa Bellamy Fluker Duane Christian
Mentor: Elisa Kawam Ameliorate Stress Levels of Social The Impact of Leadership Competency The Impact of Introducing Culturally
Workers and Students on Engagement and Performance in the Responsive Teaching Strategies on
Alexis Marie Alexandra Burgess Mentor: Delores Langston Workplace Teacher Lesson Implementation
An Action-Based Research Study Focusing Mentor: Bruce Johnson Mentor: Nancy Haas
on Improving Trauma- Informed Care for Denise Marcel Lucombe
Civilian Providers Teach Me to Fish: Needs of a Felicia Brown Tawny-Raquel Collins
Mentor: Diana Franco Faith-Based Organization An Evaluation of an Online Credit Operational Process Evaluation in a
Community Pantry Participants Recovery Program Nonprofit, Minority-Owned, Arts-Based
Rekesha Carter Mentor: Dorothy Jimenez Mentor: William Wold Organization
Bystander Impact on Bullying Behavior Mentor: Michael Cosimano
During Adolescent Middle School Years Susan Marie Martinson Veleria Brown
Mentor: Sara Frederick-Holton Supporting and Gatekeeping: Professional Development in Practice: Julietta Rosa Maria Croom
Experiences of BSW Faculty Improving Novice Teachers’ Effectiveness A Course Evaluation: The Effectiveness of
Tanya P. Coles-Dailey Mentor: Dorothy Jimenez in the Classroom ORG 300 for First-Year Online Students
The Mental Health Needs of Christian Mentor: Howard Jacobs Mentor: Leone Snyder
Leaders of Color Jennifer Meriel McChristian
Mentor: Delores Langston Influence of a Culturally Relevant Program Pamela Cain Tonya A Deal
on Black Women Students’ Retention Blended Model Framework for Evaluating Governance as Leadership: A
Melinda Duplichan Mentor: Alicia Adams Professional Development and Staff Nonprofit Governing Board’s Processes
The Role of Social Workers in a Diabetes Meetings and Services
Education Program Carla Denise Ray Mentor: Pamela Moore Mentor: Gwendolyn Dooley
Mentor: Alicia Adams Barriers in Assessing Alcohol Use Disorder
Among Elderly African American Men Eileen Callahan Tonya Kaye Deese-Jeter
Kenyuatia Gash Mentor: Dorothy Jimenez A Non-Credit Professional Certificate Parental Assessment Education
Evaluating Social Workers Use of Program in Artificial Intelligence and Student Test Readiness in
Mindfulness With African American Jenny Reed Management an Alternative School
Clients Experiencing Trauma Improving Communication Skills of Mentor: Jennifer Latino Mentor: Stanley Crawford
Mentor: Karen Slovak African American Parents Regarding Teen
Sexual Behaviors Alicia Lawson Cesar Joyce M Diggs
Kevin D. Grussling Mentor: Robin Ersing The Effects of a Remote Pre-Freshman Teacher Collaboration and College-
Exploring the Role of Social Support Summer Bridge Program: An Action and-Career-Ready Standards in
Relationships of Persons With Addictions Richard Watkins, Jr. Research Study a South Atlantic State
Mentor: Robin Ersing Understanding the Effects of Secondary Mentor: Leone Snyder Mentor: Lisa Garcia
Trauma on Social Workers in Rural
Communities
Mentor: Kelley Reinsmith-Jones
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Doctor of Education continued Doctor of Education continued
Abigail Leann Drew Venecia Guthrie Joan Aida Knowlin Jennifer Nemet
An Evaluation of the Impact of Ready, Steady, Read: A Training An Evaluation of the Success for All Teacher Understanding and Perception
Leveled Literacy Intervention on Curriculum for Parents to Increase Reading Program in an Eastern U.S. State of a School Orientation Program After
First Grade Students Kindergarten Readiness for Mentor: Michael Cosimano Professional Development
Mentor: Teresa Lao Pre-School Aged Children Mentor: Bryan Bailey
Mentor: Lisa Reason Britny A Logan
Chinasa Eke-McClean Improving Academic Achievement Valeria Ortega-Ruiz
Leadership Training for Adult Re-Entry Huard Harral Through Intentional Lesson Planning: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the
Students: A Professional Development Using ePortfolios to Develop Student An Action Research Study Safe Environment Curriculum and
Curriculum for Educators Ownership and Growth at the Middle Mentor: Bruce Brydges Implementation
Mentor: Elizabeth Bruch School Level: An Action Research Study Mentor: Thomas Van Soelen
Mentor: Lisa Garcia Courtney Shea Lucas
Kiel Bazzle Ellis Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Donna Rae Pettit
How Using OER in Contemporary Hilary Kendra Henke i-Ready Program on Reading Proficiency Reducing Disproportionality Through
Mathematics Affects Student Outcomes, The Impact of School-Sponsored Mentor: Carla Iacona Culturally Responsive Teaching:
Perceptions, and Costs Activities on Student Engagement An Action Research Study
Mentor: Michael Worthington and Satisfaction Danelle McClanahan Mentor: Carla Iacona
Mentor: Janet Booker Transforming Recruitment Practices
Anissa Evans Jepsen to Increase Faculty and Staff Race and Marcella Phillips
Focusing on the Future: Robert Kyle Johnson Gender Diversity Talent Selection Options Implementation of Reading Foundation
Professional Development Program Evaluation of a 9-12 Local Mentor: John Johnson eCourses Into Reading Classes for At-Risk
Change Management Report School Online Learning Program Students: An Action Research Study
Mentor: Cheryl Bullock Mentor: Brandon Simmons Angel Daniel Mendez Mentor: Bryan Bailey
Motivational Interviewing
Debarati Ghosh Latasha Tenia Jones Training Program Marilia Phillips
Revitalizing the Success of Minority Impacts of an Absence Intervention Mentor: Edna Waller Program Evaluation: Modern Curriculum
Students in STEM Education in Two-Year Program on Primary Students’ Press Plaid Phonics Program
Colleges: An Action Research Study Attendance: An Action Research Study Taisha Monge Mentor: Robin Quick
Mentor: Thomas Thompson Mentor: Amy Kuo-Newhouse Math Block Evaluation
Mentor: Jennifer Latino Laura Pinsky-Meyer
Melony Gibson Jennifer Kennedy Travel Nurse Training Curriculum
Evaluation Plan for Succession The Effects of Project-Based Learning Sonya Mosely Mentor: Kevin Freer
Planning: The Impact on Culture, on the Oral Language Development An Action Research Study Addressing the
Diverse Populations, and of EL Students Impact of Parent Engagement on School- Esther Portalatin
Organizational Sustainability Mentor: Robin Quick Parent-Teacher Partnerships and College Latino College Retention
Mentor: Susette Czeropski and Career Readiness at Research Site Mentor: Melissa Rivera
Brittany Kirkland Elementary School
Lyntrice Grant Exploring How an Ineffective Mentor: Stanley Crawford Niles Robert Prince
Communication Support for Parental Communication System is Disrupting Integrating a Humanistic Approach in
Involvement and Student Achievement the Service Provided to Schools Sophia Needham Law Enforcement Training: A Humanistic
Mentor: Melissa Rivera by Network Support at a Charter The Effects of New Teacher Mentoring on Curriculum to Effect Change
Management Organization Instructional Practices Mentor: Shannon Decker
Mentor: Kelli Ligeikis Mentor: Kathryn Jones
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Doctor of Education continued Doctor of Education continued
Melissa Diane Rogers Megan Elizabeth Snyder Traci Willimon Peter John Woxland
Response to Intervention: A Program A Program Evaluation: The Effects of a Program Evaluation of the Safety and Application Process Flow Evaluation at a
Evaluation of Mathematics Transitional Mentor Program on First-Year Infection Prevention Program Large Online University
Mentor: Cassandra Jenkins Students-Link Crew Mentor: Teresa Lao Mentor: Robert Tripp
Mentor: Pamela Moore
Phyllis D Sanders Laura Marie Wojcik Melissa L Zgola
An Action Research on Strategies Kristin H Spizzirri The Influence of Administrator Support on Effects of Service Learning on Persistence
to Motivate Reluctant Readers in Math 1314 College Algebra Staff Retention and School Culture of First-Year Online MSIT Students
Lower Elementary Grades Corequisite Curriculum Mentor: Yolanda Orizondo-Harding Mentor: Yolanda Orizondo-Harding
Mentor: Lisa Garcia Mentor: Jeffrey Rector
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Robin Ann Alcala Saner Kristin Stewart
Program Evaluation of Staff Bullying The Effects of Blended Learning on
Prevention Program Training Math Self-Efficacy April Clark Jo Ann Matson
Mentor: Yolanda Orizondo-Harding Mentor: Lisa Reason Nursing Faculty Perceptions of Informal A Quantitative Study of Novice Teachers’
Workload After Changing Curriculum: and Their Employers’ Perceptions of
Russell M Schwartz Diana Marie Dorothy Taylor A Qualitative Study Teachers’ Preparedness
Piloting the Work Skill Development An Appreciative Advising Professional Mentor: Joy Kieffer Mentor: Gail Hughes
Framework at a Liberian College: An Development Curriculum for Student
Action Research Study Academic Success and Retention Susan Goss Matthias Ngewa
Mentor: Deborah Gilbert Mentor: Gale Medley Instructional Development Experiences Concept-Based Teaching as a
of Adjunct Faculty at One Community Strategy to Prepare Nursing Students
Tomika L. Shorter Criselda Cantu Valdez College in the Southeast United States for Clinical Experiences
Preparing Early Childhood Teachers Evaluation Study of the Accelerating Mentor: Howard Jacobs Mentor: Jobeth Pilcher
for Challenging Behaviors: An Campus Excellence (ACE) Program at a
Action Research Study Failing Middle School Thomasina Faucette Hayes Amanda Leah Paulson Myrblom
Mentor: Carla Iacona Mentor: Michael Cosimano Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Perspectives on Gender Bias in Nursing
and Use of Cultural Competence Education: A Basic Qualitative Study
Andrea Simpson Alejandro Vergara in the Classroom Mentor: Julia Bronner
Program Evaluation of a Student Suicide Prevention Training: Suicide Mentor: Katherine Green
Attendance Program Prevention Within the United States Army Emily Tucker
Mentor: William Wold Mentor: Mark Larson Vickie Anne Ireland Examining Item Readability of the Science
Emotional Intelligence Education and TNReady Compared to the Science TCAP
Altrice Lynn Smith Timothea Williams Civility in Nursing Education: A Basic Mentor: Christopher Stabile
Building Student Resilience Through Tiger Pride Positive Behavior Qualitative Study
Academic Advising Training Incentive Support Evaluation Mentor: Joy Kieffer Kara Kate Ukwuorji
Mentor: Angela Albert Mentor: Lisa Garcia Linguistically Diverse Higher Education
Dawn D. Kirven Leaders: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Matthew Marquis Smith Amy Lynn Williamson Elementary Principals’ Experiences Using Mentor: Cynthia Howell
Perceived Faculty Roles in Retention Implementing an Effective Steam Lesson Transformational Leadership to Promote
Among Students With Learning Plan Template: An Action Research Study Positive School Climates
Disabilities at a Small College Mentor: Edna Waller Mentor: Thomas Van Soelen
Mentor: Cheryl Bullock
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This program is not an official graduation list. While every effort is made to ensure Congratulations on your graduation from Capella University.
accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of
candidates’ names or may contain the names of persons who have not yet completed their Today marks an incredible achievement, but it’s only the beginning. The Capella University
graduation requirements. Graduates are listed once for each degree and/or certificate they Alumni Association offers resources to help you keep moving forward. Whether you’re
have earned. Therefore, multiple listing of an individual indicates they have earned more looking for professional development opportunities, career services, or ways to continue
than one academic credential. Degrees and honors will be awarded only upon successful your academic research and growth, you can turn to us for support in this next stage of your
completion of all requirements. This printed program, therefore, should not be used to journey. Visit us on Alumni Campus (capella.edu/welcomealumni) for help in creating and
determine a student’s academic or degree status. The University’s official registry for implementing a strategy to achieve your unique career goals.
conferral of degrees is the student’s academic record, maintained by the Registrar’s Office,
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Alumni Association and Career Services
The Capella University Mace Origin and Use
At commencement, a mace symbolizes the
authority of the Capella University president
to award degrees. The mace precedes the
president and chancel party in the ceremonial
procession. Capella University’s mace has
been in use since 2000. The head of the mace
is a copper representation of the globe,
topped by the Capella University emblem and
motto. The globe is supported by a carved
wooden shaft, is nearly three feet in length,
and weighs four pounds.
In medieval times, the mace was a fighting
weapon effective at penetrating armor in
battle. Composed of a shaft adorned with a heavy head studded with blades, the mace came
to be associated with the protection of the sovereign rulers of England and France and was
carried by the king’s sergeant-at-arms and other royal bodyguards. As long-range weapons
were developed, such as the long bow and the musket, the mace became a ceremonial object.
In the 13th century, the mace was featured in processions of city mayors and
other dignitaries, and academic institutions began to use the mace in the pageantry
of ceremonial occasions. Today, the British House of Commons and the U.S. House of
Representatives have official maces as do most universities and colleges in the United
States and abroad.
34 | C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 C O M M E N C E M E N T 2 0 2 1 | 35Academic Regalia Origin and Use FlexPath
The academic regalia worn today originated in the Middle Ages. The distinctive gown served Although they do not wear honors cords, our FlexPath graduates should be commended on
to set the faculty and students apart from other citizens. Until after the Civil War, students at their outstanding achievement. Capella’s Academic Recognition Policy is founded solely upon
most American universities wore caps and gowns daily. They varied in design until they were achievements in grade point average, which is factored with an A–F grading system and a
standardized by the American Intercollegiate Commission in 1894. Bachelor’s gowns were to course’s credit value. Because FlexPath is competency based, direct assessment, and self
be made of worsted material with pointed sleeves; master’s gowns of silk with long, closed paced, it has neither A–F grading nor fixed terms (which standardizes academic credit). So
sleeves; and doctor’s gowns of silk with longer sleeves, faced with black velvet from neck to even though FlexPath requires strong academic performance, learners in this delivery model
back, and with three velvet bands around each sleeve above the elbow. Hoods are made of are not eligible for formal academic recognition.
the same materials as the gowns, the length varying with the degree. The lining of the hood
identifies the highest degree-granting university by its colors. Capella University’s regalia Military Honors
colors are red and black. In recognition of their service to our country, active-duty and veteran military-affiliated
graduates may wear a red, white, and blue military cord with their regalia. This cord
The border of the hood indicates the academic disciplines in which the degree is earned: was created by Jostens and was introduced for the first time at Capella’s Winter 2016
commencement ceremonies.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD – all disciplines)
Royal blue Philosophy Please join us in thanking these graduates and their families for their service and sacrifice.
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE, MASTER’S, BACHELOR’S DEGREES, AND Alpha Phi Sigma
CERTIFICATES Congratulations to the honor society members of Alpha Phi Sigma! Your dedicated pursuit
Drab Business and successful attainment of your respective degrees will allow you to make a difference
Lemon yellow Technology in your communities as future practitioners, educators, researchers, and leaders. Alpha Phi
Light blue Education and Counseling Sigma Honor Society distinguishes undergraduate and graduate students for academic
Peacock blue Public Service Leadership and Human Services excellence in the criminal justice field. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and
Apricot Nursing promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity. On
Salmon pink Health behalf of the Alpha Phi Sigma, we applaud you for reaching this important milestone!
Gold Psychology
Citron Social Work Chi Sigma Iota
Congratulations to the inducted members of the Capella Chi Upsilon Chi (CUC) chapter
of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), the national counseling honor society. CSI promotes scholarship,
Academic Honors research, professionalism, leadership, advocacy, and excellence in counseling, by recognizing
Many of our graduates are wearing colored cords to signify that they are honors recipients. high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence. Capella members of
They have earned this distinction by maintaining a high grade point average and by CSI-CUC maintained a rigorous GPA and demonstrated a commitment to the counseling
completing other requirements for university honors. profession throughout their graduate program. The executive committee looks forward to
serving its alumni as they transform into their new roles as professional counselors.
Baccalaureate degrees with honors are conferred upon students who have earned the
following grade point averages: Delta Alpha Pi
Congratulations to the graduates of the Zeta Chi Chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International
• summa cum laude, 3.850–4.000 GPA (gold cord) Honor Society. Delta Alpha Pi highlights the academic achievements of learners with
• magna cum laude, 3.750–3.849 GPA (silver cord) disabilities across all programs and schools.
• cum laude, 3.500–3.749 GPA (cardinal cord)
Take a moment to recall the path you have traveled to get where you are today. You have
Master’s degrees with honors are conferred upon students who have earned a grade point demonstrated leadership skills, advocacy for yourselves and others, and have served as role
average of 3.850 or higher. These graduates are wearing a bronze and gold double cord. models for other learners with disabilities. Most importantly, your hard work and dedication
have overcome the obstacles and challenges that stood in your way. Congratulations on your
success as a graduate of Capella University.
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