Institutional Research Resources: Research Presentations

The Research Presentation page offers a collection of links to research presentations delivered by students and staff on various topics related to student success, institutional effectiveness, and assessment, spanning from Spring 2018 to Spring 2025.

Spring 2025

• Maharjan, P., Su, D. , Anderson, J., & Huang, M. (2024, April). Exploring Career Preparedness and Marketable Skills Among University Students. Presented by Maharjan, P. for the 2025 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium;

Spring 2024

• Makkapati, S., Su, D. & Anderson, J. (2024, April) A Comparative Study of East Texas A&M Alumni Career Outcomes. Presented by Makkapati, S. for the 2024 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium;
• Bestha, L., Su, D. & Anderson, J. (2024, April) Exploring East Texas A&M Undergraduate Students' Engagement via a National Survey Instrument. Presented by Bestha, L. for the 2024 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium

Spring 2023

• Adesanya, M., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (2023, April) Graduation Exit Survey of East Texas A&M University Students: Understanding Student Experiences and Perceptions. Presented by Adesanya, M. for the 2023 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium.
• Narayanaswamy, P., Anderson, J. & Su, D. (2023, April) Factors Contributing to University Student Dropout: An Exploratory Study. Presented by Narayanaswamy, P. for the 2023 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium.

Spring 2022

• Abbey, A., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (2022, April) Experience of Students at East Texas A&M University based on Attendance at First Choice School. Presented by Abbey, A. for the 2022 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium.
• Katubiya, G., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (2022, April) A Comparative Analysis of Year One and Year Two Usage of a Data Management Program as an Assessment Tool. Presented by Katubiya, G. for the 2022 ETAMU Annual Research Symposium.

Spring 2021

• Abudu, O., Rosene, M. (2021, April) How an Assessment Rubric can be used in Higher Education to Improve the Quality of Assessment, Presented by Abudu, O. for the 2021 Federation Graduate Student Virtual Research Symposium.

Spring 2020

• Abudu, O., Stewart, T., Cheek, M. (2020, April) Student Performance Expectations and Implications for High-Impact Practices, Presented by Abudu, O. for the 2020 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Akinpelu, O., Soeder, A., Cheek, M. (2020, April) Key Drivers of Positive Trends in 2017-2019 Quality Day Evaluations. Presented by Akinpelu, O. for the 2020 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Farooqui, M., Anderson, J., & Su, D. (2020, April) STUDENT LOAN & INCOME-TAMUC Contribution towards student enrollment in the ongoing student loan crisis. Presented by Farooqui, M. for the 2020 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Mohd, K., & Su, D. (2020, April) Improving Student Success Based on Student Academic Experiences with Data Visualization. Presented by Mohd, K. for the 2020 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX

Fall 2019

• Dobbs, R., Su, D., & Soeder, A. (December, 2019) Utilizing Student Satisfaction Inventory data to improve the student academic experience, Presented at the 2019 SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
• Su, D., Dobbs, R., & Cheek, M. (December, 2019) Using Survey Data to Develop Institutional Definitions of Student Success, Presented at the 2019 SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
• Su, D. & Cheek, M. (October 2019) Using Survey Data to Evaluate Student Success, Presented at the 2019 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Cheek, M., Soeder, A. & Stewart, T. (October, 2019) Strengthening the Quality of Assessment Practices, Presented at the 2019 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Spring 2018

• Akula, H., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Drive Student Access & Success. Presented by Akula, H. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Assis, N., Gibson, S., Su, D., & Kuhlmann, M. (2018, April) From Messy to NSSE. Presented by Assis, N. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Brume, T., Hudson, J. (2018, April) Assessment of Global Competence with Regards to Freshmen Students. Presented by Brume, T. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Clanton, C., Hudson, J. (2018, April) Exploring the Dynamics of Graduating Students’ Global Competence in Relation to Preparedness of an Interconnected World. Presented by Clanton, C. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Coelho, E., Anderson, J., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Creating Rich Student Data Visualization – From Application to Enrollment. Presented by Coelho, E. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Dhurandhar, G., Anderson, J., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Trends within Numbers: Importance of Interactive Dashboards for Application, Admissions and Enrollment aspects of Graduate School. Presented by Dhurandhar, G. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Goti, V., Su, D., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Marketable Skills: The Third Goal of 60X30TX. Presented by Goti, V. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Hasnain, Q., Assis, N., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) An Analysis of Research Topics in Event Management Research. Presented by Hasnain, Q. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Ibrahim, R., Cheek, M., Crews, M., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Great Colleges to Work For: A Case Study of Retention Factors for University Faculty Members. Presented by Ibrahim, R. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Idoko-Akoh, A., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Early Evidence of the Efficiency of Competency-Based Education. Presented by A. Idoko-Akoh at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Kundu, S., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) A Comparative Analyses of Student Characteristics and Progression Metrics in CBE and non-CBE Programs. Presented by Kundu, S. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Odebiyi, M., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Social Network Optimization: Strategies to Increase ROI in Higher Education. Presented by Odebiyi, M. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Patel, K., Su, D., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) Pandora's Box: An Intern's Introduction to Survey Research. Presented by Patel, K. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Rokka, P., Assis, N., Gibson, S., & Kuhlmann, M. (2018, April) Embracing Digital Technology to Create Increased Student Awareness. Presented by Rokka, P. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium, Commerce, TX.
• Srinivasa, S., Rivers, C., & Gibson, S. (2018, April) A Comparison of Student Satisfaction and Post-graduation Outcomes of Competency-Based Education and Traditional Programs. Presented by Srinivasa, S. at the 2018 East Texas A&M Annual Research Symposium Commerce, TX.

Fall 2018

• Cheek, M., Soeder, A. & Su, D. (December, 2018) Sustaining a Continuous Conversation on Continuous Improvement, Presented at the 2018 SACSCOC Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
• Cheek, M. & Soeder, A. (October, 2018) Combining Meta-Assessment and Peer Review in Institutional Effectiveness Processes, Presented at the 2018 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, Denton, TX.
• Soeder, A. & Cheek, M. (October, 2018) Preparing for Change: Training Faculty and Staff for Changes in the New SACSCOC Principles, Presented at the 2018 Texas Association of Higher Education Assessment Conference, Denton, TX.