We would like to thank our sponsors and supporters: DSG Campus Leaders Dr. Jackie Thomas: LSC-Tomball Dr. Kenyatta Phelps: LSC-University Park Dr. Cherry Sawyerr: LSC-University Park Dr. Debra Harper-LeBlanc: LSC-Greenspoint Center Professor Mignette Dorsey: LSC-Greenspoint Center Stephen C. Head, Ph.D.: Chancellor President Shah Ardalan: LSC-University Park Dr. Lee Ann Nutt: LSC-Tomball Dr. Penny Westerfield: LSC-North Harris Dr. Austin A. Lane: LSC-Montgomery Dr. Audre Levy: LSC-CyFair Dr. Katherine Persson: LSC-Kingwood Ms. Debbra Esparza: LSC-System Office Dr. Keri Rogers: LSC-System Office Dr. Alicia Friday: LSC-System Office Dr. Glenda Williams: LSC-North Harris Dr. Zack Coapland: LSC-University Park Ms. Laurie Passmore: LSC-System Office UT Tyler’s flexible graduate programs allow you to maintain a balance in your everyday life while reaching your goals of higher education. DSG Campus Leaders Dr. Daria J. Willis: DSG Chair Ms. Terrae Johnson: LSC-Greenspoint Center Dr. Tameka Williams-Bruce: LSC-System Office Dr. Jennifer Travis: LSC-North Harris Professor Seth Batiste: LSC-North Harris Apply today. 903.566.7457 ogs@uttyler.edu www.uttyler.edu/graduate Sam Houston State University GRAD SCHOOL EXPO October 17, 2014 • 8:30 am - 2:30 pm LSC-University Park Welcome to the Lone Star College Doctoral Support Group’s Grad School Expo. This year’s theme is building a culture of lifelong learning and scholarship. We hope to cultivate interest in the benefits of pursuing a graduate degree, which will lead to the development of professional learning communities on our campuses and in the greater Houston area. If you are searching for a master’s or doctoral program, there are approximately 45 institutions represented, a 77% increase over last year’s academic exhibitors. We are also proud to note the 55% increase over last year’s registered attendees from the Lone Star College System and the community. Panelists and presenters from every step of the graduate school process are here to answer questions and provide valuable information. Thanks to all for supporting this event! 50+ Master’s, 6 Doctoral, 25+ Online Programs Graduate Admissions | 936.294.1971 | shsu.edu/grad The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development offers master's and doctoral programs in: Adult Education Student Affairs Administration Public School Administration For additional information, please contact your campus DSG Leader. Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. Higher Education Human Resource Development Learn more about our programs at eahr.tamu.edu For more information on the Lone Star College Doctoral Support Group contact your DSG campus leader, or Dr. Daria Willis at 281.260.3114 or Daria.J.Willis@LoneStar.edu. LoneStar.edu/DSG 08.06.14.01 MISSION The Lone Star College Doctoral Support Group exists to champion the scholarly achievements of LSCS employees as they pursue doctoral studies. Our mission compels us to provide much needed support and encouragement for our colleagues as they pursue lifelong learning in order to better serve our institution, our students, and our community. LoneStar.edu/DSG PROGRAM Session 1A: 9:30 am-10:30 am Session 3: 11:50 am-12:50 pm • Governor’s Room GRE Test Preparation Sessions Terminal Degree Overview • Sydney North Surviving Statistics 12:00 pm - 12:45 am Princeton Review • Nebula Room • Why earn a terminal degree (benefits) If the thought of the statistical analysis causes grad school 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Princeton Review • Nebula Room • Difference between Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy. D., MFA, paralysis, come to this session for ideas on how to 10:00 am - 10:45 am Kaplan • Nebula Room 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Kaplan • Sydney North and more! Session 4: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm • Governor’s Room Like A Good Neighbor, Your Committee is There! Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research • Selecting your dissertation committee • Research Methods • Managing your dissertation committee • Writing Citations: MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago Session 2: 10:40 am-11:40 am • Sydney North/South uhnorthwest (832) 842-5700 www.uh.edu/northwest manage and analyze your dissertation data. Session 1B: 9:30 am-10:30 am • Sydney South • Dealing with challenges with your dissertation committee GRADUATE PROGRAMS Technology Project Management, M.S. Human Resources Development, M.S. Administration and Supervision, M.E.d. PROGRAM Proposed Initiatives: Chancellor’s Dissertation Research Grants GRE and Graduate School Application Fee Reimbursements Breakout information sessions held at University Park Conference Center. 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