The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) and the MA in Teaching (MAT) offer an annual symposium of student research, providing a means for expression and communication and celebrating the scope and quality of work occurring within the programs. The symposium also acts as a forum to inspire, teach and communicate the programs' direction and capabilities to members of the university community and the public. Please see the full schedule of events below.
10-10:15 a.m. MA in Teaching Welcome/Program Begins
Dr. Grant Simpson, Dean, School of Education
Dr. David Hollier, Director, Master of Arts in Teaching
10:15-11 a.m.
“A Case Study of Latino Nutrition and Middle School Spanish Curriculum”
Brooke Maudlin, MA in Teaching
11:05-11:50 a.m.
“What Effects on Motivation and Learning Can Technology Have in the Classroom for Teachers and Students?”
Debra Hines, MA in Teaching
12:30-12:50 p.m. MLA/MAT Symposium Welcome
Dr. Helene Caudill, Interim Dean, New College
Dr. Grant Simpson, Dean, School of Education
Dr. David Hollier, Director, Master of Arts in Teaching
Dr. Ramsey Fowler, Director, Master of Liberal Arts
12:55-1:40 p.m.
“Mixing It Up: An Exploration of Intercultural Marriage in America”
Eric Trimble, Master of Liberal Arts
“The Study of Culture through Film: A New-Age Anthropological Tool”
Katina Gholson, Master of Liberal Arts
“Conflict Resolution Education: Definitions and Practices in a Central Texas Public High School”
Stacci Hamilton, MA in Teaching
1:45-2:30 p.m.
“Another Life Informed”
Susan Dawn Kay, Master of Liberal Arts
“Armed Women and Minorities in America: A History of Gun Politics, Participation, and Rights in America”
Sarah McCleskey, Master of Liberal Arts
“How Classroom Management Strategies Affect Student Engagement & Learning”
Alice Allen, MA in Teaching
2:30-2:50 p.m. Refreshment break
2:50-3:35 p.m.
“The Sociology of Swimming”
Amber Goodwin, Master of Liberal Arts
”Motorhead Cowboys: A Rare Breed; An Autobiography on the American Biker Culture”
Margaret Galpin Dove, Master of Liberal Arts
“St. Edward’s University Men’s Basketball Undergraduate Engagement Study”
Brandon Rosenthal, MA in Teaching
3:40-4:25 p.m.
“Motley 1973: A Novella”
Hans Christianson, Master of Liberal Arts
“Integrating the Story: Practical Applications of Clinical Narrative in Professional Development”
Lisa Watson, Master of Liberal Arts
“Single Gender Physical Education: A Solution for Increased Active Participation”
Michael Rosenthal, MA in Teaching
4:30-5:15 p.m.
“Snapshots”
Thao Votang, Master of Liberal Arts
“Barriers to an Ideal Philosophy: Taking Aim at the Aim of Science”
Ronald Ray Kent, Master of Liberal Arts
“A Study of the Perceptions of Writing Educators of the Impact of NCLB on Student Writing Mastery”
Nicole Anne Zayas-Dorchak, MA in Teaching
6:30-8 p.m. MLA/MAT Alumni Reception and Award Presentation
6:30-7:15 p.m. Reception (hors d’oeuvers and cash bar)
7:15-7:45 p.m. Welcome
Presentation of MAT Alumni Award to Elvira Cruz (MBA) MAT ‘08
Presentation of MLA Alumni Award to Angelique Montgomery-Goodnough, MLA ’06 (PhD)
7:45-8:30 p.m.
Joseph O’Connell, MLA Adjunct and frequent Special Project mentor, reading from Evacuation Plan, a winner of the North Texas Book Award, a finalist for the Violet Crown Book Award, a No. 1 bestseller at Bookpeople, and an official selection of the 400-chapter Pulpwood Queen's Book Club.
8:30-9 p.m. Meet Joseph O’Connell, book signing and cash bar