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Program NotesAcademic Procession

An usher will lead the faculty followed by the graduating students. Candidates are placed according to the degree to be conferred, and each group is preceded by a commencement marshal. Once all are seated the grand Marshal leads the platform participants and the president.

Academic Attire

The tradition of academic costume began in the medieval universities of Europe where gowns were everyday dress, providing for their wearers not only distinction but, quite possibly, warmth during long hours of study in poorly heated buildings.

Today, academic attire is seen on American campuses only at formal affairs such as commencement, Founder’s Day, dedications and inaugural ceremonies. In 1895, an Academic Costume Code was established, and has since been adopted by most of our colleges and universities. When the code is followed, one can identify the degree which the wearer holds, the university that awarded it, and the course of study it represents. The distinguishing features are the cut of the gown, the length and colors of the hood, and the color of the tassel on the cap.

The bachelor’s and master’s gowns are generally made of plain black cotton without trim, while the gown for the doctor’s degree is faced with black or colored velvet and has three bars of the same material across the sleeves. The bachelor’s gown has long open sleeves, the master’s gown has longer closed sleeves with arm slits at the elbow, and the doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves extending to the wrist.

The hoods can be distinguished by both the length and color. The bachelor’s hood measures three feet, the master’s, three and one-half, and the doctor’s, four. The color of the velvet edging, which is wider for degrees higher than the bachelor’s, indicates the subject area to which the degree pertains. In addition to the colored edging, the hood shows in its lining the official color or colors of the institution which awarded the degree. The hood is worn such that a large part of the lining is visible.

The black mortarboard cap with tassel is worn with each type of gown. Those holding the doctorate wear gold tassels, while holders of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees generally wear a black tassel, although in recent years it has often been customary to wear the colored tassel symbolizing, like the hood, the subject area of the wearer’s degree.

In nearly every academic procession, a few costumes may be seen which do not conform to the standard patterns described above. Gold braid is frequently added to the gowns of academic administrators, and most faculties include several members who hold degrees from foreign universities, some of which prescribe very colorful attire.

The following colors are associated with the various faculties. It is mandatory that they be used on hoods and optional that they be on the tassels and the velvet used with the doctor’s gowns.

Faculty ColorAgriculture ...................................................................MaizeArts, Letters, Humanities .............................................WhiteCommerce, Accountancy, Business ...............................DrabDentistry ........................................................................ LilacEconomics ..................................................................CopperEducation ............................................................. Light BlueEngineering ................................................................OrangeFine Arts, including Architecture ................................BrownForestry .......................................................................RussetJournalism ................................................................CrimsonLaw ............................................................................. PurpleLibrary Science .......................................................... LemonMedicine ......................................................................GreenMusic.............................................................................. PinkNursing ...................................................................... Apricot

Faculty ColorOptometry ...................................................Sea Foam GreenOratory (Speech) .................................................Silver GrayPharmacy ............................................................Olive GreenPhilosophy.............................................................Dark BluePhysical Education ..............................................Sage GreenPodiatry-Chiropody ..............................................Nile GreenPublic Administration including Foreign Service .............................Peacock BluePublic Health .....................................................Salmon PinkScience ...........................................................Golden YellowSocial Science .............................................................CreamSocial Work ................................................................. CitronTheology .................................................................... ScarletVeterinary Service ..........................................................Gray

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The medallion, or pectoral, has long been a symbol of the rights, authority, and power of kings and queens. At the inception of the university around the year 1000 A.D., and to this

day in many European institutions, the reigning monarch still functions as the chancellor of the institution, its chief executive holding appointment as vice chancellor. With the establishment of the academy independent of the crown, the royal medallion has been retained as a symbol of the responsibilities and authority vested in the office of the president of the university by the state.

The East Stroudsburg University medallion was commissioned by the Student Activity Association in 1969, and first used by President Frank D. Sills

at his inauguration. It was designed by Dr. Irene Mitchel, Professor of Art at East Stroudsburg University, and struck by Mr. Leslie Smith, an Allentown, Pa., craftsman.

The chain of the pectoral was designed and crafted by Mr. Richard E. Phillips of East Stroudsburg, Pa.

The medallion has, on its obverse, the seal of the university. The seal is surrounded by the torch and the mace representing the light of learning and the authority of the university. These two symbols are superimposed on an abstract rendition of the Delaware Water Gap, so much a part of the geography of the region. On either side of the seal are representations of the original Stroud Hall (1893) and the current Koehler Fieldhouse (1967). Below the seal are the extended rays representing the fourteen institutions of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

The mace was originally a weapon of hand-to-hand combat in medieval times. With the advent of firearms, such a weapon became archaic and was adopted to symbolize the power and authority of kings and queens. Early in the history of the academy, the mace was borrowed from royalty and utilized to symbolize the authority of the institution given to it by the kings and queens and hence, the state, to grant baccalaureate and advanced degrees so specified. The mace is used at all official university functions of an academic nature.

The original East Stroudsburg University mace was commissioned by the ESU Alumni Association for the inauguration of President Frank D. Sills in 1969. It was designed and created by Mr. Richard E. Phillips, a local Pocono artisan. The redesigned mace, incorporating many features of the original mace and symbolizing the achievement of university status by East Stroudsburg State College, was commissioned by the University Commencement Committee in 1987. Mr. Phillips was again requested to modify the mace to reflect the transition from college to university, and Cherry Valley artisan Abby Porter completed the silver work. The current mace is made of cherry and is approximately 38 inches long. The mace has overlays made of hemlock, dating from 1893 from the original Stroud Hall. The black and red coloring represents the school colors.

The octagonal head of the mace represents the disciplines of the traditional academy, and four disciplines of contemporary higher education: Science, Arts, Humanities, and Philosophy. Surrounding the head are silver hands bearing the names and dates of the five precursor institutions. The handle is inset in silver with black onyx and red carnelian. The university seal crowns the mace.

The Presidential Medallion

The University Mace

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Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D. President

Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D. was appointed by the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as the 13th president of ESU and assumed her role as the first female president in July 2012.

Dr. Welsh earned both her undergraduate degree in physical sciences and master’s degree in anatomy from Colorado State University, and her doctoral degree in anatomy from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She has published numerous articles in academic journals, has presented at a number of national and international conferences, and has been involved with a variety of community organizations. She serves the local and regional communities in multiple capacities including: the Northampton Community College Monroe Campus Advisory Board, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities (NEPACU), Women’s Resources of Monroe County Board, the Buck Hill-Skytop Musical Festival Board, and she has been appointed by the Monroe County Commissioners to sit on the County

2030 Executive Committee. As president of East Stroudsburg University, Dr. Welsh is also a member of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station board of directors, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, and TecBRIDGE.

Under her leadership, ESU has: opened its new Lehigh Valley Center in Bethlehem; helped to unveil the Philadelphia Multi-University Center (PMUC); established collaborative degree programs with The Commonwealth Medical College and Marywood University, both in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the College of Sport and Health Science at Ritsumeikan University in Shiga, Japan; announced the launch of LYME-AID, the first commercial licensing agreement of faculty/student research at ESU and within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE); opened a Student Veterans Center at ESU; initiated ESU’s annual Economic Outlook Summit to raise awareness of the economic development initiatives underway in Monroe County; launched a new website, Made in the Poconos, in cooperation with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, Pennsylvania CareerLink and the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation to promote and encourage residents and visitors to shop locally; and led the campus community through a strategic planning process that resulted in ESU’s plan, Students First: Innovate ESU. In 2014, Dr. Welsh was selected as one of the Top 25 Women in Business by the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal.

Dr. Welsh pursued both administrative and academic career paths prior to her presidency at ESU. She began her academic career in 1978 as an assistant professor in the Department of Anatomy at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She remained at USC for 23 years, rising through the ranks to professor and also serving as chair of the Faculty Senate and acting chair of her department before being named associate provost and dean of the Graduate School. In 2001, she was named senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of Adelphi University. Dr. Welsh then became provost of Towson University in 2009, and also served as interim president of the university during 2011.

She is married to Louis Terracio, Ph.D., vice dean of academic affairs and research and professor at NYU’s College of Dentistry. They have three children: Nate, Matthew and Mallory, and one grandchild, Giovanni.

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Robert Cohen, Ph.D. Grand Marshal, Professor of Physics

Robert A. Cohen, Ph.D., professor and chair of physics, will be the grand marshal for this evening’s graduate commencement ceremony.

Dr. Cohen became a faculty member at East Stroudsburg University in 1994. He earned a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Penn State University, a master’s in education from Temple University and a master’s and doctorate in physics and atmospheric science from Drexel University. Dr. Cohen also holds Pennsylvania teacher certification in grades 7-12 for mathematics, general science, physics, and earth and space science.

His research focus is the structure of winter storms, with approximately 20 scientific presentations and several articles. Dr. Cohen is also active in both physics education and teacher education, authoring textbooks, manuals and book

chapters, including the textbooks currently being used in three courses at ESU, and more than 35 presentations. His diverse interests are reflected in his numerous memberships, from the American Meteorology Society to the National Science Teachers Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education.

Since arriving at ESU, he has taught 20 different undergraduate and graduate courses in three departments. He has been instrumental in the development of the teacher preparation curricula in the secondary science areas of general science, physics, and earth and space science, for which he has authored three accreditation reports. He has been a member of numerous university and department committees and is currently serving as the president of ESU’s University Senate and the chair of the Academic Chairs Council.

Thank you to the following staff ushers for assisting during this evening’s commencement ceremony.

Erica Brilhart, Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management Tonderlera Creshett-Ohaeri, Secretary Aida Garcia-Cole, Administrative Assistant Roberta Lewis, Financial Aid Secretary Lourdes O'Kane, Employee Relations & Workforce Diversity Kevin Quintero, Graduate Admissions Coordinator Patricia Ransel, Health Center NurseBaron Vanderburg, Admissions Counselor

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Ahmad Chaudhry '96, D.M.D., M.D.Keynote Speaker, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry will be the keynote speaker for this evening’s graduate commencement ceremony.

After graduating from ESU summa cum laude with a B.S. in biology in 1996, Chaudhry pursued dental studies and graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine with honors. He was among one of the first classes to graduate in the new problem-based curriculum. While at Harvard, he conducted international research with a grant from Harvard Medical School.

After graduating from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Chaudhry was accepted into the dual degree program Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and SUNY Stony Brook in New York. He completed an oral surgery internship, anesthesia training, a general surgery

internship, and became the chief resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery in this rigorous six-year program. Dr. Chaudhry obtained his M.D. from SUNY Stony Brook.

A strong believer in giving back to society, Dr. Chaudhry was an active member of the Donated Dental Services program while in private practice in New York City, providing free care to the elderly and special needs patients.

Dr. Chaudhry works closely with Humanity First USA, a non-profit organization working to help with disaster relief and humanitarian work around the world. In 2008, he traveled to Ecuador to provide care to indigenous people of the rainforest, and he went on a surgical mission to Ghana, Africa, in 2009. In 2013, he spent time in Guatemala providing free dental care to hundreds of needy people and teaching college students who accompanied him on the mission.

All these trips solidify in his mind the importance of giving back and being truly thankful for all that he has.

Dr. Chaudhry is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has lectured on the subject of implant dentistry nationally. Though his passion is patient care, he has conducted research on implant dentistry and presented at national meetings. Currently, Dr. Chaudhry has a private oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bethlehem, Pa.

Dr. Chaudhry is married to Mehreen Chaudhry, and they have two daughters, Amaaya and Noor.

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Lacy J. Jones '14, M'16Graduate Student Commencement Speaker, Speech-Language Pathology

Lacy Jones ’14, M’16, a graduate student studying speech-language pathology, is this evening’s student speaker.

Jones, who was raised in Bangor, Pa. and currently resides in Matamoras, Pa., received her bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from ESU in 2014. Spending over 30 years battling with a stuttering disorder, Jones became interested in speech-language pathology to help others struggling with speech and language impairments. But speech-language pathology was not always in her plans. After graduating high school, Jones attended the University of Pittsburgh as a computer science major.

“At that time I was still struggling with my fluency disorder and was very shy. I wanted to work in a field where I could potentially limit my interactions with others,” she said.

A year later, Jones realized that she wanted to develop her communication skills to work more interactively with other people and make an impact on their lives. Jones took some time off school and began working in banking and retail. She eventually landed a position as a patient services representative at Bon Secours Medical Group in Port Jervis, N.Y. While working in health care, Jones found her passion in the field, taking evening courses at Sussex County Community College, and eventually enrolled at ESU as a speech-language pathology major.

“My education at ESU has contributed to my development as an individual and as a professional prepared to take on leadership roles in my career and in the community,” she said.

While in graduate school, Jones served as a graduate assistant and student clinician in ESU’s speech and hearing clinic. She founded a support group on campus for individuals who stutter, and developed and implemented a hearing screening protocol for U.S. military veterans. During her undergraduate career, she co-founded the charter chapter of “Autism Speaks U” at ESU, was actively involved in the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association chapter, and ESU’s sign language club. As part of her graduate externship experience, Jones worked as a student clinician at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, N.J., where she conducted assessments of patients’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. She is currently working as a graduate student clinician with the Delaware Valley School District in Dingmans Ferry and Shohola, Pa.

Jones did all of this while raising a family. She wanted to inspire her two daughters by showing them it is never too late to chase your dreams.

“I hope that my experience will one day inspire my children to strive for excellence in all they set out to accomplish,” Jones said.

While she turned to her family to motivate her during her years in graduate school, Jones knows that every member of her graduating class has a different story to tell.

“Each individual graduating with a master’s or doctorate has his or her own driving motivations for achievement,” she said. “We all have a different story that led us to walk across the graduation stage.”

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Program

PRELUDE: Traditional Music Selections ..................................................................Music by Galante, Jagger, and Sheldon

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1* .........................................................................Elgar/Grundman1857-1934

Greetings ..............................................................................................................................................Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D.President

NATIONAL ANTHEM: The Star-Spangled Banner .................................................................................... Francis Scott KeyArranged by Damrosch/Sousa

Singing led by ............................................................................................................................... Sara O’Donnell ’16ESU Senior

Performed by ................................................................................East Stroudsburg University Commencement Band

Greetings from the Council of Trustees ......................................................................................................L. Patrick Ross ’67Chair

Student Commencement Address ....................................................................................................... Lacy J. Jones ’14, M’16Graduating Student

Commencement Address ............................................................................................... Ahmad Chaudhry ’96, D.M.D., M.D.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Presentation of Candidates and Conferring of Degrees ..........................................................................Joanne Z. Bruno, J.D.Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Awarding of Diplomas

Doctor of Education ..................................................... Indiana University of Pennsylvania/East Stroudsburg UniversityCollaborative Doctoral Program in Administration and Leadership Studies

Graduate College ...................................................................................................................................Shala Davis, Ph.D.Faculty Liaison to the Provost, Graduate College

Greetings from the Alumni .......................................................................................................................... Collette Ryder ’96President, East Stroudsburg University Alumni Board

Singing of Alma Mater* ............................................................................................................................. Sara O’Donnell ’16(lyrics on last page) ESU Senior

RECESSIONAL: Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2+ ........................................................................... Georges Bizet 1838-1875

*The audience should stand for the Processional and Alma Mater.Music by the East Stroudsburg University Commencement Band, Lance Rauh, Director

+The audience should remain seated for the Recessional.Please turn off cell phones during the Commencement Ceremony. Thank you.

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Candidates for Graduate DegreesDoctor of Education

Mark J. MadsonB.S., Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 1998M.S., Wilkes University, 2007

Dissertation: An Examination of High-School Size, Socioeconomic Status, and Advanced-Level Educational Opportunities in Pennsylvania Public High Schools: A Quantitative Study

Chairs/Co-Chairs: Dr. Patricia Smeaton Dr. Crystal Machado

Mark Madson is currently the Director of Secondary Education and Educational Technology in the Nazareth Area School District. Mark has spent 17 years in public

education as a teacher, coach, principal and central office administrator. He began his career as a Business/Technology teacher at Newton North High School in Newton, Mass. Mark wrote his dissertation on “An Examination of High-School Size, Socioeconomic Status, and Advanced-Level Educational Opportunities in Pennsylvania Public High Schools: A Quantitative Study.” Originally from the Lehigh Valley, Mark received his bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Shippensburg University in 1998 and his master’s degree in educational leadership from Wilkes University in 2007. Mark and his wife, Lauren, reside in Nazareth with their three children, Katie, Luke and Cooper.

Dissertation Abstract: The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between high-school size, and socioeconomic status (SES) with educational opportunities. The basis of this study examines if our public education system is providing students an education of equal quality with equal access to these opportunities. Extant data from public high schools (N=473) in Pennsylvania were collected. Total enrollment in grades 9-12 and the Market Value Personal Income/Aid Ratio (MV PI/AR) were used as independent variables. The dependent variables included offerings and enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors courses, and Interscholastic Athletics. Descriptive, summary, and inferential statistics were utilized for analysis in this study. Bivariate correlations were computed for all interval/ratio independent and dependent variables. In addition, multi-nomial and linear regression analyses were conducted. Results revealed the size of the high school in connection with the socioeconomic status of the school strongly influences educational opportunities. The ability for students to access and enroll in specific educational opportunities available to them vary significantly based on size and SES. This research indicated that although high school size is a strong predictor for AP course offerings and enrollment, SES is the strongest predictor for these offerings. This study will help decision makers in schools of various sizes and SES to improve access and participation in important educational opportunities for students. Further studies should examine specific schools which provided increased opportunities but did not fit the typical pattern.

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Cynthia Lynn MillerB.S., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1995M.S., Bucknell University, 2001

Dissertation: Elements of Process Quality Within a Preschool’s Language and Early Literacy Environment: The Influence on Children’s Pre-Reading and Writing Performance in the Beginning of Kindergarten

Chair/Co-Chairs: Dr. Patricia Pinciotti Dr. George R. Bieger

Cynthia L. Miller has worked as an educator for the past 21 years. She taught second grade, was an elementary Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII) teacher and a middle school assistant principal. She is currently employed by the Stroudsburg Area School

District as an elementary principal. Cynthia resides in East Stroudsburg. She has two daughters, Jordan and Cera Muffley. Jordan will be attending Slippery Rock University in the fall and majoring in exercise science. Cynthia’s partner and his son are Christopher and Stephen Gehm. Family pets include a dog named Harley and two cats, Willow and Autumn. Cynthia enjoys playing the bass guitar and singing in the band “Endless Life,” scrapbooking, playing golf and going on Harley Davidson rides.

Dissertation Abstract: This correlational study was conducted to determine whether a relationship existed between the physical and social elements of process quality within a preschool’s language and early literacy environment and children’s pre-reading and writing performance in the beginning of kindergarten. The study examined school readiness, quality preschool experiences, and early literacy development with theoretical concepts by Vygotsky providing the foundation for children’s development. Four Keystone STAR preschools and ninety-seven kindergarten children in a rural school district participated in the study. Preschool observation data were collected from the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Revised Edition (ECERS-R) and the Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) Pre-K. Kindergarten assessment data were collected from the Center for Improving the Readiness of Children for Learning and Education (CIRCLE), Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Next, Concepts About Print tasks, and District Writing Samples scored using the Conventions of Writing Developmental Scale. Survey data were collected from a Response Survey for Participating Preschools. Kindergarten demographic data were also collected. Results of data analyses showed a significant relationship between the physical elements of process quality from the ELLCO Pre-K and children’s performance on the DIBELS Next Composite. Significant relationships were also found with gender (females) and their performance on the CIRCLE Rapid Letter Naming and the DIBELS Next Composite. Entry age to kindergarten was found to have a significant relationship with results from the CIRCLE PA Composite. Results of this study found quality preschool environments, among other factors, to contribute to children’s early literacy development.

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College of Arts and SciencesReading the graduates’ names is Sally Duffy, student enrollment counselor at ESU.

Please note the following symbols throughout the list of graduates: ++ January 2016 Degree Conferral

+August 2016 Degree Conferral

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Biology

Computer Science

General Science

Stefani Lynn Cannon B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Thesis: Niche Partitioning by Shelter Site Selection in Lowland Tropical Frogs of Northeastern Costa Rica Chair: Dr. Thomas C. LaDuke

Shawn Patrick Adamski B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Research: Designing an Interest-Metric-Based Recommender System Research Adviser: Dr. Robert Marmelstein

Areej H. Alkhalis B.S., King Faisal University, 2009 Research: Normalization for the eXtensible Markup Language (XML) Database Research Adviser: Dr. Dongsheng Che

Sai Vahini Manikonda B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada, 2010 Research: An Anomaly Detection Algorithm for Identifying Alien Gene Clusters in Bacterial Genomes Research Adviser: Dr. Dongsheng Che

Justin T. Sagurton B.S.E., Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 2011 Research: Finding Singles Near You: Determining the Precise Location of Millions of Dating Application Users Without Their Knowledge Research Adviser: Dr. Mike Jochen

John C. Caizza B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2007 Adviser: Dr. Shixiong Hu

Sarah Cramb B.A., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Shixiong Hu

Sheng Ding B.S., Henan University, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Shixiong Hu

Bingjie Han B.S., Nanyang Institute of Technology, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Shixiong Hu

Nikolai Joseph Kolba M.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: Application of Geographic Information Science in Long-Term Population Monitoring of the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus Horridus) In Pennsylvania Chair: Dr. Thomas C. La Duke

Yuan Ma B.S., Nanyang Institute of Technology, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Shixiong Hu

++ Lukasz M. Niemoczynski B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Shixiong Hu

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Management & Leadership (Public Administration)

College of Business and ManagementMASTER OF EDUCATION

Instructional Technology

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Management and Leadership (Sport Management)

Joseph M. Amato B.B.A., Temple University, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Adam McGlynn

+ Roberto E. Retana B.A., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Adam McGlynn

Tanya A. Wagner B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2011 Adviser: Dr. Adam McGlynn

Jennifer L. Dubois B.A., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

Zhaoyuan Guo B.A., Shenyang Normal University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

Darius Tyreed Jackson B.A., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

Rolando A. Liriano B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 2011 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

John Joseph Millnik B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

Kelly Ann O’Donnell B.A., Cedar Crest College, 2007 Research: Attitudes towards Technology from Adult Services Library Staff vs. Youth Services Library Staff in the Public Library Research Adviser: Dr. Carol Walker

Thomas J. Poynton, Jr. B.S., Moravian College, 2007 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

Kelly A. Ruddick B. A., University of Scranton, 1999 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

Briana M. VanBuskirk B.A., Moravian College, 2013 Research: Is there a Correlation between Social Media Use and Political Involvement? Research Adviser: Dr. Carol Walker

Allison Marie White B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Beth Sockman

+ Kaitlin P. Barbato B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Jaedeock Lee

+ Joshua S. Luckenbaugh B.S., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Jaedeock Lee

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Sport Management

College of EducationMASTER OF EDUCATION

Professional & Secondary Education

Reading

Special Education

Teaching the Developing Child

Thomas M. Janz B.A., Caldwell College. 2008 Adviser: Dr. Jaedeock Lee

Elias Joseph Krol B.S., West Liberty University, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Jaedeock Lee

+ Karoline Ann Vavra B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Jaedeock Lee

Zhengqi Hu B.A., Fort Hays University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. James Vagliardo

Mark D. Stinson B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2004 Adviser: Dr. James Vagliardo

Jessica Ann Bruch B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2009 Adviser: Dr. Mary Beth Allen

Ashley Lauren Fisher B.A., St. Joseph’s University, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Mary Beth Allen

Clare Frances Gregory B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Mary Beth Allen

Megan Elizabeth Romano B.A., Saint Peter’s College, 2005 Adviser: Dr. Mary Beth Allen

+ Afaf Abdulhamid Alghamdi B.S., Umm Al-Qura University, 2009 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Stephen Austin Berg B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2004 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Stephanie V. Dougherty B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Matthew A. Kovalich B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2010 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Patrick C. Maurath B.S., Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Samantha Anna Molle B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2008 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Lauren Nicole Nelson B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2009 Adviser: Dr. Diane Cavanagh

Laura Lyn Bensinger-Schoenberger B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2009 Adviser: Dr. Susan Harlan

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College of Health SciencesMASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Public Health

Mohammed Ali Alshehri B.S., Al-Baha University, 2011 Research: Assessing Nutritional and Physical Activity Behaviors Among International Students Enrolled in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education” Research Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Aman Ben Arsad, III B.S., Old Dominion University, 2014 Research: Alcohol misuse prevention for residents of Monroe County: A systematic review of the effectiveness of outpatient treatment programs Research Adviser: Dr. Steven Godin

+ Miriam M. Clarke-White B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Research: Diabetes Among African Americans and How Exercise Can Help You Lose Body Fat Research Adviser: Dr. Steve Shive

John James Darsinos B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Research: Monroe County Mental Health and Addiction Needs Assessment Research Adviser: Dr. Steven Godin

Samantha K. Frick B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2008 Research: Assessing the Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Undergraduate Students at East Stroudsburg University Research Adviser: Dr. Steven Godin

Sierra Lynne Helfrich B.A., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2011 Research: Using Health Literacy Concepts to Analyze the Efficacy of Women’s Health Information Materials Research Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Jill Odingo Hicks B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Colette LaViolette Mayfield B.S., Spellman College, 1985 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Amara C. Ofoegbu B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Jessica Marie Sikora B.S., Albrightsville College, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart + Jessica A. Turpin B.S., Cedar Crest College, 2012 Research: Exploring Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health Symptoms in Woman: Suicidality and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Adviser: Dr. Jennifer Bleck

+ Pamela Denise Wade B.S., Richard Stockton College, 1988 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Samuella Opoku Ware B.A., University of Pittsburg, 2011 Research: Examining Sexual Practices of HIV Positive Heterosexual African American Women and Men in Comparison to White and Hispanic Women Research Adviser: Dr. Steven Godin

Kathryn Ann Werkheiser B.A., Temple University, 2009 Research: Assessing Fall Efficacy Scale Scores and Preventative Measures against Falls in the Built Home Environment among Older Adults Research Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Stephanie A. Whetts B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

+ Raymona K. Williams-Willis B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

Kristina Anne Zwolenik B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2014 Research: Why Your Zip Code May Be More Important Than Your Genetic Code Research Adviser: Dr. Clare Lenhart

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Athletic Training

+ Lyliette Aquino B.S., University of Central Florida, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Kelly L. Barnes B.S., Campbell University, 2015 Thesis: The Effects of Kinesio Taping® on Pain and Functional Tests for Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Chair: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Jennifer Christine Bokoski B.S., Temple University, 2015 Thesis: Comparison of the Balance Error Scoring System with a Force Plate to a Virtual Environment Using a Wii Balance Board Following a Concussion in an Active Collegiate Population Chair: Dr. Jane McDevitt

+ Cara Capozucca B.S., King’s College, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Jaclyn Carr B.S., Ohio State University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Cara E. Carrelli B.S., Xavier University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Ryan Joseph Chupak B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Dustin Cottrell B.S., William Patterson University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Andre C. de Faria Filho B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ James Edward Dixon B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Malinda Golden Wilson Dobbins B.S., University of Delaware, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

Michael E. Feliciano B.S., University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 2010 Adviser: Dr. Keith Vanic

+ Lauren N. Frick B.S., Campbell University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Zachary M. Glagola B.S., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Cheryl Denise Hairston B.S., George Mason University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

Jessica Raia Holmes B.S., University of Massachusetts, 2007 Adviser: Dr. Keith Vanic

+ Scott Owens Howard B.S., Lynchburg College, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Matthew John Kabay B.S., Waynesburg University, 2014 Thesis: Athletic Trainer’s Clinical Use of Functional Movement Assessments Chair: Dr. Scott Dietrich

+ Benjamin T. Kmetz B.S., Northern Arizona University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Brett Michael-James Lang B.S., Rowan University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea Toni-Ann K. Lawrence B.S., Manhattan College, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Keith Vanic

+ Casey R. Martin B.S., King’s College, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Kasey T. Meckes B.S., East Stroudsburg University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

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Clinical Exercise Physiology

+ Megan Rose Monjeau B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Gregory Thomas O’Connor B.S., University of Delaware, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Shelby Lynn Pedersen B.S., Kean University, 2015 Adviser: Dr Gerard Rozea

+ Alyssa Marie Powell B.S., King’s College, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

Suhail C. Rentas B.S., University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Keith Vanic

Jennifer Renee Ristine M.B.A., Penn State University, 2000 Adviser: Dr. Keith Vanic

Angel Luis Rodriguez-Burgos B.S., University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Keith Vanic

+ LuAnn M. Sensale B.S., King’s College, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Ryan T. Smith B.S., Lee University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Amanda Nicole Stopinski B.S., William Paterson University, 2015 Thesis: Concussion Assessment and Management in the Pediatric Population: A Serious Concern for Middle School Athletes Chair: Dr. Jane McDevitt

+ Robert E. Tagle B.S., Neumann University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Chelsea Nicole Thompson B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Terrance Anthony Dorian Walker B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Alissa RayAnn Yenser B.S., Alvernia University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Gerard Rozea

+ Breanna A. Beauchesne B.S., University of Southern Maine, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Jasmine Beau Blodgett B.S., Springfield College, 2015 Adviser: Chad A. Witmer

+ Trisanna Rolisa Boodie B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Kimberly P. Brown B.S., University of Pittsburg at Bradford, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Nicholas T. Cecala B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Austin Erik Crystal B.S., Temple University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Jacob R. Desilver B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Kelly N. Dvoryak B.S., George Mason University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Shavongh Maria Evans B.S., Ball State University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Shannon Garvey B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

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Health Education

Exercise Science

+ Breianna L. Hummer B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Maryanne Bridget Liebner B.S., Townson University, 2010 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Matthew V. Owens B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Caitlin Michelle Perry B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Shane Andrew Pirl B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Kimberly Ann Russo B.S., Temple University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Brittney E. Sinker B.A., Kean University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Sarah Kathryn Szelong B.S., Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Brianne Emily Trump B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Chelsea L. Walp B.S., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Matthew Anthony Watson B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Brandon Marcus Wensley B.S., Ball State University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Amanda Nicole Wentz B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Brienne L. Wickenheiser B.S., Messiah College, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer + Terry Alan Wilver, Jr. B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

Audra Marie Marsh B.A., Lycoming College, 1996 Adviser: Dr. Kelly Boyd

Kathleen A. Snyder B.S., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2009 Adviser: Dr. Kelly Boyd

Tracy Lynn Storms Mazzucco B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2008 Adviser: Dr. Kelly Boyd

+ Michael Accardi B.S., Youngstown State University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Alex Richard Brown B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Sara Ann Burgos B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Thomas Andrew Casey B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Jason M. Conard B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: Effects of Precooling on Repeat Sprint Performance in Collegiate Rugby Players Chair: Dr. Matthew Miltenberger

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+ Alexa Jae Cooper B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Moises Cuevas B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Samantha N. Fessler B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Thesis: The Effect of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cycling Exercise Economy and Time Trial Performance During Exposure to Moderate Hypoxia Chair: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Joseph Enzo Figurelli B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Rebecca L. Finnegan B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: The Effect of Load and Fatigue on Uphill and Downhill Transitions During Marching Chair: Dr. Gavin Moir

+ Adam Dee Gahm B.S., University of Dayton, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ William Geosits B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2013 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ David C. Glueck B.S., Mansfield University, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Amanda C. Hanna B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: Mechanical Factors Affecting the Minimum Cost of Transport in Trained Runners and Non- Runners Chair: Dr. Gavin Moir

+ Jason A. Hauer B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Thesis: Metabolic and Mechanical Differences between Traditional and Ballistic Bench Press in Resistance Trained Collegiate Males Chair: Dr. Gavin Moir

+ Melissa Marie Huzar B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: Low volume high-intensity interval training vs. steady state exercise: the effects on fat oxidation and aerobic performance in college-aged males Chair: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Zachary Tyler Interewicz B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Samantha Cynthia Kilpatrick B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad Witmer

+ Johnathan P. Klein B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Thesis: Effects of Moderate- and High-Intensity Interval Training on Compensatory Eating Behavior Chair: Dr. Emily Sauers

+ Eric Cyril Lawes B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2015 Thesis: Strength and Body Composition Changes Following 4 Weeks of Protein Supplementation in College-Aged Females Chair: Dr. Emily Sauers

+ Zachary Limon B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Frank Marinucci B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Staci-Jo Palek B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Kayci J. Prevost B.S., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2012 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Kyle R. Reese B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2011 Thesis: The Correlation of Running Economy to Jumping Tests Utilizing the Stretch-shortening Cycle in Collegiate Distance Runners Chair: Dr. Matthew Miltenberger

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Speech-Language Pathology

+ Connor Michael Saker B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Thesis: The Effect of An Acute Bout of Resistance Exercise on 24-hour Resting Metabolic Rate in Resistance Trained, College-aged Males Chair: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Katia Silva B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Meredith Blair Smolen B.S., University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 2006 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Travis Toth B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: A Biomechanical Analysis of the Bench Press Movement Utilizing the SlingShot Apparatus Compared to an Unassisted Bench Press Chair: Dr. Gavin Moir

+ Matthew Richard Walewski B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Whitney Olivia Wilkinson B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer

+ Mark Alan Yorty, Jr. B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Adviser: Dr. Chad A. Witmer + Mark Zhorov B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2015 Thesis: The Sustainability of Cadence in Trained and Untrained Cyclists Chair: Dr. Gavin Moir

+ Shannon Elizabeth Baker B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2010 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Tammy Lou Boyd B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Lauren Elizabeth Bubeck B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Kinsey Jordan Buchanan B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Christopher M. Bujno B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Rachel L. Butera B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Kira Elizabeth Carlisle B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Isabella Annette DiLauro B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Thesis: Examination of Differences in Expressive Language Competence and Performance in Adolescents with Autism Chair: Dr. Rachel Wolf-Colon

+ Maria Elizabeth DePoalo B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Emily Rebecca Doll M.A., George Mason University, 2014 Thesis: Classification Validity of the Preschool Language Scale-5 Chair: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Brittany Elizabeth Glen B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Lauren A. Gundrum B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

Danielle L. Gyuricza B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

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Please note that every attempt has been made to include all graduates’ names in the Commencement program by the production deadline. We apologize for any omissions or errors.

Graduation is contingent upon completion of all requirements.

+ Kelsey Joan Halloran B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Lacy Julia Jones B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Candice Martonik B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Ashley E. Persing B.A., Temple University, 2013 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Gina Lee Phillips B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Alyssa S. Ruggiero B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Mark Singer B.A., Temple University, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Joanna Leigh Smith B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Rebecca Ann Smith B.S., University of Scranton, 2013 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Ellen Marie St. John Pagano B.S., University of South Florida, 2014 Thesis: Pragmatic Repetition in Adolescents with High Functioning Autism Chair: Dr. Rachel Wolf-Colon

+ Julian James Taibi B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2009 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Alicia Beth Van De Weert B.A., Geneva College, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Andrea Marie Veres B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2010 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Aralee S. Williams B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

+ Kristin Marie Winkelspecht B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2014 Adviser: Dr. LuAnn Batson-Magnuson

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Recognition of Post-Baccalaureate Certification StudentsEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, and the Graduate College are pleased to recognize the following students who have completed coursework and submitted documentation for specific Delaware, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania Department of Education instructional, specialist, and supervisor certificates.

Chemistry Certification 7-12Crafford A. Harris

Instructional Technology Specialist PK-12John L. Madas

Mathematics 7-12David C. Yablonski

Principal (PK-12) CertificationAndrew M. KrohnAmy L. Polmounter

Reading Specialist PK-12Vicki L. ElderAnn Sowers

School Speech & Language Pathologist (PK-12) Danielle M. Achey

Secondary Education Certification PrepBrooke E. Lininger

Speech-Language Impaired (PK-12)Kirsten R. Remely

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Graduate Scholarships for 2015-2016DR. ELI BERMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP I & IIRecipients: Shannon Garvey and Caitlin PerryDr. Eli Berman is a retired ESU professor of exercise science. He spent a large part of his career as a cardiologist and internal medicine specialist in practice with Medical Associates of Monroe County in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The scholarship is awarded to two clinical exercise physiology students each spring.

GEORGE D. ’58 AND HARRIET D. ’56 HALL GRADUATE ENDOWED AND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPRecipient: Jeanne H. SchwoyerGeorge D. Hall is an alumnus, Class of 1958 and his wife, Harriet Davis Hall is an alumna, Class of 1956. They met and married while attending East Stroudsburg State Teachers College and went on to careers in teaching. The Halls ultimately retired from the education faculty at Western Connecticut State University and currently reside in Sun City Center, Florida. The scholarship is awarded each fall for the following spring semester. Recipients must hold a baccalaureate degree with certification in elementary education and currently be pursuing a master’s degree in elementary education.

DR. LEROY J. KOEHLER GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPRecipient: Jessica TurpinLeroy J. Koehler was a long-time member of the Social Studies faculty at East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. He served as President of the College from 1956 to 1968, during which time the institution’s name was changed to East Stroudsburg State College. The scholarship is awarded each spring for the following academic year. This year’s recipient is a graduate student in the sport management program.

DR. ROSE MATTIOLI ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipients: Kaitlin Barbato and Karoline VavraEstablished in honor of Dr. Rose Mattioli by the Mattioli Foundation, recipients must be enrolled in the Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership with a preference for the concentration in Organizational Behavior. Recipients must be female students in good academic and social standing. The recipient is selected by the Dean of the College of Business and Management.

POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPRecipient: Gwen StahlneckerEstablished by Dr. Jeffrey and Audrey Weber, recipients must be enrolled in the Masters programs for Political Science or Management and Leadership Public Administration. Recipients may be either full-time or part-time students. Selected by the ESU Political Science Scholarship Committee.

GEOGRAPHY GRADUATE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPRecipient: Sarah CrambEstablished to provide support to first year Master’s degree students enrolled in the Professional Science master’s Degree Program, recipients must be enrolled in the Professional Science master’s Degree Program with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems. Preference will be given to students who hold an undergraduate degree from ESU. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. The recipient is selected by the ESU Geography Department Scholarship Committee.

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Pennsylvania State System of Higher EducationFrank T. Brogan, Chancellor

Board of Governors

East Stroudsburg University Council of Trustees

President’s Council

East Stroudsburg University Foundation Board

East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association Board

Guido M. Pichini, ChairMarie Conley, Vice ChairDavid M. Maser, Vice Chair Sen. Richard Alloway II Rep. Matthew E. Baker Audrey F. BronsonSarah Galbally, Governor’s Designee

Rep. Michael K. Hanna Ronald G. HenryJonathan B. Mack Daniel P. Meuser Leslie Anne MillerSecretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera Sen. Judy Schwank

Cynthia D. ShapiraHarold C. ShieldsAaron A. WaltonGovernor Tom Wolf

L. Patrick Ross ’67, ChairMarcus Lingenfelter ’95, Vice ChairAmy S. Welch ’85, SecretaryEdward P. Abraham

Vincent DeFranco, D.D.S.Josephine FerroMariam Juya ’17Bruno S. Klaus

Harry F. LeeNancy V. PerrettaSen. Mario ScavelloFrank T. Brogan, Ex-Officio

Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., PresidentJoanne Z. Bruno, J.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsKenneth Long, Vice President for Administration and Finance

Doreen M. Tobin, D.Ed., Vice President for Student AffairsMary Frances Postupack M’93, Vice President for Economic Development and Research Support

David Bousquet, Vice President for Enrollment ManagementBrenda Friday, Ph.D., Director, University RelationsMiguel Barbosa, Chief of Staff

Robert Willever ’75, ChairJohn J. Sickler Jr. ’93, Vice ChairChristopher S. Yeager ’74 M’81, Secretary, Alumni Association LiaisonRobert A. Shebelsky, TreasurerHarry F. Lee, Esq., Council of Trustees Liaison

William B. Cramer, Esq.James Evans ’07Marilouise McNallyGary S. Olson ’76 Frank M. Pullo, Ed.D.’73 M’76Elizabeth Leigh Smith, Ph.D., Faculty LiaisonAdam S. Stauffer ’00 M’02

Members EmeritiJohn T. Lambert ’54William B. Cramer, Esq.Rosemary Driebe Olofsson

Collette L. Ryder ’96, PresidentChristopher S. Yeager ’74 M’81, Vice PresidentJoseph B. Fite, III ’76, SecretaryJack P. Childs, III ’67Edward J. Curvey ’63Kelly E. Dries ’08Glenn Gottshalk ’72Ernest R. Gromlich ’60Kristin M. Hanahan ’05William J. Horvath, Ph.D. ’70 M’79Earl W. Hulihan Jr. ’71 M’81Frank E. Johnson ’74

Dawn Ketterman-Benner ’70Deborah A. Kulick ’80Demetrius Robert Lindsey ’12Johanna Mazlo ’91Maury J. Molin ’76Michael R. Quick ’10Ritchey J. Ricci ’65 M’72Paul E. Scheuch Jr. ’71 M’77Kristin M. Schnell ’09 M’11Shelley Speirs ’92Ronald D. Steckel ’71Ashley L. Swartz ’09 M’10David A. Super ’80

Richard D. Vroman ’67

Members EmeritiEugenia S. Eden ’72 M’76Bryan L. Hill ’71Phyllis M. Kirschner ’63John T. Lambert ’52Frank M. Pullo, Ed.D. ’73 M’76 Faye Soderberg, Ed.D. ’58Virginia Sten ’71John E. Woodling ’68 M’76

The Alma Mater

Alma Mater, thy halls so majestically standIn the midst of a landscape unique,

Through the seasons we toil with our bodies and mindsIn pursuit of the wisdom we seek.

A mystical charm binds thy children to thee,Each incoming class feels its spell;

Those who leave thee regretful thy beauties recall,Which deep in their memories dwell.

(Patrick Conny, 1912)

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal opportunity for its students, employees and applicants. The university is committed to providing equal educational and employment rights to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran’s status. Each member of the university community has a right to study and work in an environment free from any form of racial, ethnic, and sexual discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual violence and sexual assault. (Further information, including contact information, can be found on the university’s website at: http://www4.esu.edu/titleix/) In accordance with federal and state laws, the university will not tolerate discrimination.

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