Global Leadership, Learning, and Research-Program 2013

Message from the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D. Dean Welcome to the 2013 Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research. Your attendance at this conference indicates your continued commitment to completing your advanced professional degree. The conference is designed to provide participants who are fully engaged in the process with an array of research-oriented presentations to enhance your professional growth. You will find opportunities to meet face to face with dissertation chairs, participate in a variety of research-oriented presentations, including a very popular poster presentation. In addition, representatives from 21 countries are in attendance either as a presenter or as a graduate student. Please know that many faculty members and staff personnel are here to provide you with all the support at our disposal in your quest to advance your career goals. I wish you well and encourage you to take full advantage of all the opportunities offered during this special time. H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D. Dean Abraham S. Fischler School of Education 2013 Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education in North Miami Beach, Florida iii