The University of the Virgin Islands Ph.D. student Joseph Bess will deliver his Dissertation Defense on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. AST via Zoom.
The topic of his Dissertation is “An Examination of Teacher Efficacy and Morale Through the Inspiring Teachers’ Professional Development Program in Uganda.”
Join the Zoom Meeting link.
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm AST
Location: Zoom
Meeting ID: 814 8727 5362
Passcode: 025383
Invite Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81487275362?pwd=ZpSUFexnJUKKoTGoAlYLSbw3LnHsEE.1
Committee:
Karen Brown, Ph.D., Committee Chair
Chad Kee, Ph.D., Methodologist
Tanya Smith Brice, Ph.D., Committee Member
Leslyn Tonge, Ph.D., Student Reader
Teresa Lawrence, Ph.D., Program Director and Faculty Sponsor
Mr. Joseph Bess will provide an executive summary of his work and field questions from his committee, followed by questions from attendees.
All interested students, faculty, and members of the community are invited to attend.
For additional information, contact Tessa Liburd, Program Administrator in the School of Graduate Studies at (340) 693-1062.
