Congratulations to Morgan Murray for a successful dissertation proposal defense: "Exploring the Experiences of Black Resident Advisors at Historically White Institutions." Thanks to chair Ryan A. Miller & committee Drs. Cathy Howell, Lisa Merriweather, Clare Merlin-Knoblich.

Thumbs up to Ed.D. student Steve Smith for passing his dissertation proposal defense: "Aspirations of Community College Career Education Students: A Qualitative Analysis w/Implications for Measuring Outcomes" Thx to Chair Mark D'Amico & Drs Jeff Cox, Cathy Howell, Spencer Salas

Congratulations to Ed.D. student Marcia Crippen who passed her dissertation proposal! She is studying: First-Generation College Students & Study Abroad: Examining the Relationship with Graduation GPA. Thanks to Chair Mark D'Amico & comm. Drs. Kyle Cox, Lan Kolano, & Ryan A. Miller

Thank you, Dr. Holliday-Millard!

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Verburg, Ed.D. higher education candidate, on his successful dissertation defense! "NCAA Transfer Student-Athletes, Athletic Identity, and the Impact of COVID-19" Chaired by Dr. Mark D'Amico & Committee Drs. Hank Harris, Alan Mabe, Carl Westine.

Congratulations to Anthony Davis, Ed.D. higher education student, on his successful dissertation proposal defense! His topic is: Student Conduct Administrators' Perceptions of Support. Thanks to committee chair Ryan A. Miller & members Drs. James Lorello, Alan Mabe, & Amy Good.

Congratulations to Ed.D. student Jules Keith-Le for passing her dissertation proposal: "Does the physical active learning classroom matter?" Thanks to committee chair Dr. Lisa Merriweather & members Drs. Mark D'Amico, Beth Oyarzun, Kim Buch.

Congrats to Cynthia Stone for passing her dissertation proposal: "Where are the Black Women? The Underrepresentation and Experience of Black Women in DI Athletic Leadership." Thanks to Drs. Lisa Merriweather (chair), Mark D'Amico, Kevin Bailey, Leslie Zenk, Brett Tempest.

Congratulations to Ed.D. student Zack Hubbard on his dissertation proposal defense! Thanks to committee members: Chair Dr. Ayesha Sadaf and members Dr. Jae Hoon Lim, Ryan A. Miller, Dr. David Pugalee.

Congratulations to Ed.D. student Johnine Williamson on her successful dissertation proposal defense! Her study is: Voices of African American Men Attending a Four-Year PWI. Thanks to Chair Dr. Lisa Merriweather & Members Drs. Mark D'Amico, Jae Hoon Lim, & Gloria Campbell Whatley

Congratulations to Ed.D. student Lisa Gaskin on her successful dissertation proposal defense! Her study is: Building Community: Examining the Experiences of Students in LLCs and ROLCs Thanks to committee Chair Dr. Alan Mabe & members Drs. Cathy Howell, Cindy Gilson, Ryan A. Miller

Congratulations, Dr. Mark Verburg!Honored to have been on this journey with you. And thanks to Dr. Carl Westine for co-chairing Mark Verburg’s committee. UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education

New research briefs on CC-to-Univ transfer patterns and CC transfer advising in NC from our team at UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education. Thank you to the The John M. Belk Endowment for support. UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs @PHMillard Ryan A. Miller tinyurl.com/CLTRR-2022-3 tinyurl.com/CLTRR-2022-4

Thanks Carmen Serrata, PhD from UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs, Isai Robledo, Ph.D. from Randolph CC, and Kiara Aranda from LatinxEd for sharing Latinx Vertical Transfer experiences at North Carolina Community Colleges conference. #TransferMatters The John M. Belk Endowment UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education

The UNC Charlotte CC Transfer Research Team in action at #ASHE2022. Couldn’t ask for more dedicated colleagues than Ryan A. Miller Carmen Serrata, PhD & Sandra Dika. Thx The John M. Belk Endowment for your support! #TransferMatters UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs

New research brief sharing the voices of NC vertical transfer students from our team UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education. Thank you to the The John M. Belk Endowment for support. UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs Carmen Serrata, PhD Ryan A. Miller tinyurl.com/CLTRR-2023-1

UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs doctoral students Tynsley Gilchrist, Lauren Slane, & Jamar Whitfield presenting on diverse vertical transfer experiences at the #ncare2023 conference. A rock star research team 💫

So proud of doctoral students on our transfer research team!! #NCARE2023 UNC Charlotte Higher Education Programs UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education