Geraldine Lewis Meeks will defend her dissertation on Monday, October 26th from 1:00 -3:00 pm in the Raleigh Building, Room 101. Gerry's title is Environmental and organizational factors influencing similarities and differences between faith-based and non-religious human service providers. Dr. Patrick Dattalo is chairing the dissertation with support from committee members within the School, Drs. Ellen Netting and Mary Katherine O'Connor, and outside member, Dr. Kevin Allison, VCU's Associate Dean of Community Activities in the College of Humanities and Sciences. Gerry's draft is available in the Ph.D. office for loan until October 26th, and afterwards in the Ph.D. offices in the basement.
Hsing-Jung Chen's dissertation defense will be held on Wednesday, November 18th from 10:00 AM - Noon, also in Room 101. Hsing-Jung's title is Robust protective factors that help youth with a parent experiencing depression achieve positive adjustment. Dr. Pamela J. Kovacs is chairing the dissertation with support from committee members here in the School, Drs. Patrick Dattalo and Sarah Kye Price and outside member, Dr. Gene H. Brody of the Center for Family Research at the University of Georgia. Hsing-Jung's draft will be available in the Ph.D. office two weeks prior to her defense date.
Congratulations to both these women on reaching this final stage! You are invited and encouraged to attend these events, so please mark these important dates on your calendar !