August doctoral recipients announced
Nov. 13, 2000
KALAMAZOO -- Doctoral degrees from Western Michigan University were awarded to 10 candidates at the end of summer session in August.
Eight students received doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees and two earned doctor of education (Ed.D.) degrees in four fields: counseling psychology; educational leadership; psychology; and sociology.
Barbara R. Bucklin of Traverse City, Mich., received a Ph.D. degree in psychology. The title of her dissertation was "The Supplemental Effects of Feedback on Productivity Under Individual Incentives."
V. Yvonne Conner of Kalamazoo received an Ed.D. degree in educational leadership. The title of her dissertation was "Parental Involvement: Quantifying Parent Behavior and Its Influence on a Child's Readiness to Learn." Conner earned her bachelor's degree in applied science from WMU and her master's degree in arts management from Nazareth College. She is a donor relations officer at the Kalamazoo Foundation.
Angela R. Evans of Niles, Mich., received a Ph.D. degree in sociology. The title of her dissertation was "The Victim Rights Movement: A Social Constructionist Examination." The daughter of Sharon and Larry Evans, also of Niles, Mich., she earned an associate's degree from Southwestern Michigan College and her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU. She is employed at Southwestern Michigan College.
Susan L. Jensen of Grand Rapids, Mich., received a Ph.D. degree in sociology. The title of her dissertation was "Coping With Chronic Fatigue." The daughter of Jo Suttorp, also of Grand Rapids, Mich., Jensen holds an associate's degree in nursing, a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and a master of science degree in nursing. She is an assistant professor in the Kirchof School of Nursing at Grand Valley State University.
Nanette M. Keiser of Kalamazoo received an Ed.D. degree in educational leadership. The title of her dissertation was "The Organizational Culture in Community Foundations." The daughter of Charles K. and Suzanne M. Stevens of DeBary, Fla., she holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and health education and a master's degree in leadership and nonprofit management. She is a senior research associate and an assistant professor at WMU.
Lynn Nylund Lupini of Battle Creek, Mich., received a Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology. The title of her dissertation was "Counselor-Client Value Similarity and Dissimilarity, the Working Alliance and Counseling Outcome." The daughter of Daniel and Colleen Nylund of Iron Mountain, Mich., she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University. Lupini is a psychologist at Psychological Consultants in Battle Creek, Mich.
Lori Lynn McNeil of Niles, Mich., received a Ph.D. degree in sociology. The title of her dissertation was "Childcare and Experiential Knowledge: Expanding Definitions of Childcare."
Dwayne Mark Munneke of Lansing, Mich., received a Ph.D. degree in psychology. The title of his dissertation was "A Preliminary Investigation of the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Computer-Based Adjunct Therapist Delivered Parent Training for Child Non-Compliance."
Peter Randall Stevenson of Kalamazoo received a Ph.D. degree in sociology. The title of his dissertation was "An Examination of Voir Dire from an Interactionist Perspective.
Martin Urbina of Ozona, Texas, earned his Ph.D. degree in sociology. The title of his dissertation was "Capital Punishment: A New Perspective on Race and Ethnic Differences in Punishment and Death Sentence Outcomes." The son of Salvador Urbina and Felipa Guevara of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuanto, Mexico, he earned his bachelor's degree from Sul Ross State University and his master's degree from New Mexico State University. He is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Media contact: Jessica English, 616 387-8400, jessica.english@wmich.edu