The following students received their Doctorate in Educational Leadership at UC Davis on Wednesday, June 11th, 2008:

KRISTEEN NELLIE ABRAHAMSON

“The Challenge of Change: Reinvigorating a Student Learning Outcomes Initiative at a California Community College.” 

B.A., San Francisco State University, 1974

B.A.Sonoma State University, 1980

M.A., San Francisco State University, 1976 

ASHLEY ALAN HALLIDAY

“To Form a More Perfect Union: An Investigation Into K-12 Collective Bargaining.” 

B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1976

M.A., Sonoma State University, 1988 

WILLIAM VERNON KARNS

“The Transitional Considerations of Traditional Potential Community College Presidents:  Fundraising and Other Concerns.”  

B.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1971

M.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1974

KIMBERLEE SUSAN MESSINA

“The California Community College Dean: An Endangered Species?” 

B.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1985

M.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1987 

CHARLES GORDON MILLER

“Elementary School Principals and No Child Left Behind: A Two-Case Comparative Study.” 

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1984

M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1986 

RACHEL ELIZABETH ROSENTHAL

“Those Who Would Not Serve: Factors Influencing Community College Faculty Members’ Interest in Applying for Administrative Positions.” 

B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1978

M.S., University of California, Davis, 1989

M.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1998 

BENNY JOE SEABERRY, JR.

"A Case Study of Student and Faculty Satisfaction with Online Courses at Diablo Valley College." 

B.S., University of Oregon, 1988

M.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 1992 

DEBORAH JEANNE BANDUR TRAVIS

"Longing for Learning:  Exploring Collegial Inquiry as a Dimension of Learning Community Development in Community Colleges." 

B.A., University of California, Irvine, 1974

M.B.A., California State University, Long Beach, 1980