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Swosu Spring 2023 Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2023

Swosu Spring 2023 Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Spring 2023 Convocation Exercises, held at Milam Stadum on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 10:00. Opening Remarks were presented by President Diana Lovell.


Selling Graduation: Higher Education And The Loaning Of Liberation, Annie Pocklington, Elizabeth J. Flanagan, Christopher Bodenheimer Knaus Apr 2023

Selling Graduation: Higher Education And The Loaning Of Liberation, Annie Pocklington, Elizabeth J. Flanagan, Christopher Bodenheimer Knaus

Essays in Education

While the costs to attend college continue to rise exponentially, a bachelor’s degree is held up as required for economic stability within the U.S. and across the globe. With drastic disparities in earning potentials after graduation reduced by racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, and related structural disparities, the value of a degree continues to be questioned, especially for historically marginalized communities. As the loan industrial complex continues to profit off of students, President Biden has offered $10,000 in student loan relief for some borrowers, though this action has been blocked by federal courts and is currently on hold. Whether Biden’s …


Swosu Fall 2022 Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Dec 2022

Swosu Fall 2022 Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Fall 2022 Convocation Exercises, held at the Pioneer Cellular Events Center on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Opening Remarks were presented by President Diana Lovell.


Swosu One Hundred Eighteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2022

Swosu One Hundred Eighteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred Eighteenth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Pioneer Cellular Events Center on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Opening Remarks were presented by President Diana Lovell.


You’Ve Graduated. So Now What?, Katherine Vo. Brown, Ekaterina S Kovatsenko, Aamira Shah Sep 2021

You’Ve Graduated. So Now What?, Katherine Vo. Brown, Ekaterina S Kovatsenko, Aamira Shah

The Cardinal Edge

After graduating, many new college graduates often face the question: where do I go from here? While some people opt to obtain a postgraduate degree, other options exist for those who are unsure of what career they want to pursue or those who simply want to take a gap year. In this article, we will explore three unique opportunities for new graduates to consider: The Fulbright Program, Boren Scholarship, and Service Programs such as PeaceCorp and AmeriCorp.


Graduation Commitment, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Aug 2021

Graduation Commitment, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

President’s Messages

"I committed to President Lovell I will graduate.

- August 12, 2021"


Swosu One Hundred And Fifteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2019

Swosu One Hundred And Fifteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Fifteenth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Pioneer Cellular Events Center on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler


Community College Completion: The Predictive Relationship Between Placement Scores And Graduation, Lisa Martin Sep 2018

Community College Completion: The Predictive Relationship Between Placement Scores And Graduation, Lisa Martin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This predictive correlative study was designed to investigate the relationship between the entry placement-test scores of community college students as measured by the ACT® COMPASS® placement exams and the students’ successful completion of a degree or certificate program at a technical (community) college in South Carolina. The study was of importance, for it was designed to determine if ACT® COMPASS® placement test scores can predict graduation from a degree or certificate program in the subject college’s programs of study. The study will utilize archival data available in the college’s retention-management system. The selected college is a mid-sized institution that enrolls …


Swosu One Hundred And Fourteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2018

Swosu One Hundred And Fourteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Fourteenth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Pioneer Cellular Events Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 10:00 am., 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Thirteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2017

Swosu One Hundred And Thirteenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Thirteenth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center on Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Hispanic Students' Perceptions Of Success: A Phenomenological Study On The Impact On K-12 Academic Achievement, Rodney Stephens Apr 2017

Hispanic Students' Perceptions Of Success: A Phenomenological Study On The Impact On K-12 Academic Achievement, Rodney Stephens

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the impact of Hispanic learners’ perceptions of success on their completion of secondary/post-secondary studies. The following served as a guiding research question: How do the perceptions of success among male and female Hispanic high school completers/non-completers ages 18-29 impact their educational pursuits? This qualitative study examined the lived experiences of Hispanic participants through social/cultural contexts framed around Bronfenbrenner’s (1974) ecological systems theory, Vygotsky’s (1978) social learning theory, Rotter’s (1954) social learning, and Bandura’s (2002) social cognitive theory. Participants included 22 Hispanic high school completers/non-completers ages 18-29 who were clients or students …


Swosu One Hundred And Twelfth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2016

Swosu One Hundred And Twelfth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Twelfth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 7, 2016, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


A Phenomenological Study: Exploring The Needs, Wants, And Desires From The Voices Of African-American Males Desiring To Graduate From Community College, Yvette Harris May 2016

A Phenomenological Study: Exploring The Needs, Wants, And Desires From The Voices Of African-American Males Desiring To Graduate From Community College, Yvette Harris

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore factors that could lead to academic success for African-American males enrolled in community college. By conducting a phenomenological study, those factors leading to graduation will be derived from the particular lens of perception of the participants’ lived experiences. The guiding theories are those of Derrick Bell’s Critical Race Theory (CRT, 1977), Vincent Tinto’s (1975) Theory of Departure, and John Bean’s (1979) Theory of Student Attrition. A convenience participant sample totaling 10 African-American males was comprised of students who were currently enrolled in a community college. The data collected for this …


Swosu One Hundred And Eleventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2015

Swosu One Hundred And Eleventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Eleventh Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Tenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2014

Swosu One Hundred And Tenth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Tenth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 10, 2014, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Ninth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2013

Swosu One Hundred And Ninth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Ninth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2012

Swosu One Hundred And Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Eighth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Seventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2011

Swosu One Hundred And Seventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Seventh Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Sixth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2010

Swosu One Hundred And Sixth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Sixth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Randy L. Beutler.


Swosu One Hundred And Fifth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2009

Swosu One Hundred And Fifth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Fifth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 9, 2009, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu One Hundred And Fourth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2008

Swosu One Hundred And Fourth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Fourth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu One Hundred And Third Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2007

Swosu One Hundred And Third Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Third Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2007, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu One Hundred And Second Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2006

Swosu One Hundred And Second Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and Second Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 13, 2006, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu One Hundred And First Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2005

Swosu One Hundred And First Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One Hundred and First Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 7, 2005, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu One-Hundredth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2004

Swosu One-Hundredth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU One-Hundredth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 8, 2004, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu Ninety-Ninth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2003

Swosu Ninety-Ninth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Ninety-Ninth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 10, 2003, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu Ninety-Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2002

Swosu Ninety-Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Ninety-Eighth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 11, 2002, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.


Swosu Ninety-Seventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2001

Swosu Ninety-Seventh Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Ninety-Seventh Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2001, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Joe Anna Hibler.


Swosu Ninety-Sixth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 2000

Swosu Ninety-Sixth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Ninety-Sixth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 13, 2000, 11:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President Joe Anna Hibler.


Swosu Ninety-Fifth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University May 1999

Swosu Ninety-Fifth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Ninety-Fifth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 15, 1999, 11:00 am.