Theses Supervised for Awarded Research Degrees
Research Doctorates
Arnott, Allan. (1994). ‘Like reading a butterfly in a zoo’: Becoming and being an adult education programmer. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
Back, Angela. (2001). Issues of identity and control for Chinese students in Australia. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Associate Supervisor]
Bates, Merrelyn. (2005). Just practice? Towards a theory of professional education that uses the workplace as context. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Associate Supervisor]
Bedford, Tasman. (2008). Prisoners and educational disadvantage: An interpretive study of the lived experience of prisoners returning to formal study. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
English, Anthony W. (1995). The double-headed arrow: Australian managers in the business context of Asia. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
James, Ian. (2005). A study of ethical responses to contemporary cultural influences in the workplace: In particular the construction industry in Queensland with implications for vocational education and training. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Joughin, Gordon. (2003). Oral assessment from the learners’ perspective: The experience of oral assessment in post-compulsory education. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Lewaravu, Akanisi K. (1996). Non-formal education in Fiji: The potential for primary-school-based programmes. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
McClure, Joanne. (2003). The experience of Chinese international postgraduates studying in Singapore. (Doctor of Education; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Merlyn, Teri. (2004). Writing revolution: The British radical literary tradition and the work of Eric Lambert. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Morrow, Donna. (2007). Interacting in an online learning environment: A case study of participant experience in professional development. (Doctor of Education; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Panyanuwat, Anurak. (1988). The appropriateness of a participatory approach to educational needs assessment in rural upper-northern Thailand: With reference to the radio correspondence project. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
Park, Noel. (2006). The role of the church in the rural communities of South West Queensland. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor.]
Pfahl, Nancy L. (2003). Raising the bar for higher education: Using narrative processes to advance learning and change. (Doctor of Philosophy; Teachers College, Columbia University). [Adjunct Supervisor]
Redpath, Kay. (2004). Graduate rural women: Perceptions of the impact and import of a university education. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Reid-Smith, Edward R. (1995). The significance of public libraries in the provision of post-school educational services by local authorities in nineteenth century England. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
Rungsayatorn, Sheipsumon. (1994). Adult education training in a national education program in Thailand. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
Ryan, John S. (1992). A history of adult education at and through the New England University College and the University of New England, 1948 to 1980. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
Searle, Jean. (1999). An unsung band of heroes: A history of the adult literacy movement in Queensland. 1970-1995. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Sheehan, Michael. (2000). Learning and implementing group process facilitation: Individual experiences. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Associate Supervisor]
Sloper, David W. (1994). The office and role of vice-chancellor in Australian universities. (Doctor of Philosophy; The University of New England). [Principal Supervisor]
Soopunyo, Weerachat. (1996). Evaluating distance-based higher education systems: A case study of Sukothai Thammathirat Open University. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Stewart, Ann. (2007). Queerying equity in practice: Addressing the equity agenda in higher education in relation to sexuality and gender equity. (Doctor of Education; Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]
Webster, Scott. (2003). An existential framework of spirituality for education. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Wells, Keith E. (1996). An examination of the balance between academic and vocational strands in the undergraduate teaching of communication studies. (Doctor of Philosophy; Griffith University). [Principal Supervisor]
Research Masters Degrees
Bauman, Amos D. An investigation of the teaching methods of members of the Royal Australian Army Educational Corps. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Benson, Robyn L. The development and evaluation of a procedure for initiating community-based school policy formulation. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Clune, Anthony J. Staff development needs of the Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture. (The University of New England) [Co-supervisor]
Cropper, Chris. The development of an approach to the evaluation of occupational therapy services. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Fiegel, Bettina. Adult environmental education and the role of zoos. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Field, Laurie D. (University Medal winner) Readiness for self-directed learning: The impact of program structure and measurement of the construct. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Frost, Paul. A critique of what counts as freedom within post-compulsory liberal and neo-liberal education. (Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]
Haleem, Adam. Issues in contemporary vocational education and training: A case study of marine engineering in the Maldives. (Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]
Harbon, Leslie.A. Learning Indonesian over distance: A case study. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
James, Ian. A study of adult learning breakthrough. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Joughin, Gordon R. Cognitive style and adult learning: Field-dependence-independence and self-directed learning. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Kadir, M.S. The development of a participatory approach to the evaluation of Kejar Paket A programs in Indonesia. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Kemp, Jim E. A case study evaluation of a cooperative arrangement in distance education materials development. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Kinder, R.G. An action research approach to a study of the development, evaluation and implementation processes in a distance education project for Indonesian bankers. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Letcher, M. Learning our place: Reflections on the Carringbush Library's role in fostering a sense of place. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Menzies, Victoria. Artist-in-residence: A catalyst to deeper learning in middle phase schooling. (Master of Philosophy). (Griffith University) [Associate Supervisor]
Park, Noel R. An examination of the issues relating to the establishment and staffing of telephone counselling services. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Prater, Robert J. Adult education participation in the North Coast region of New South Wales. (The University of New England) (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Smith, L.C. Addressing women's educational needs through religious learning groups. (The University of New England) [Co-supervisor]
Smith, Raymond G. An evaluative case study of the extension program of the National Board of Religious Education for the Anglican Church in Australia. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Stewart, L. A study of continuing education needs of office administration teachers in NSW TAFE. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Swindell, Richard. Characteristics and aspirations of older learners in an Australian U3A program. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Vandamme, Fiona. Relationship between age and academic achievement in technical college students. (The University of New England) [Principal Supervisor]
Bachelor Honours Theses
Charlton, Philip. The legal and moral responsibilities of gaming machine managers: Honours 2(1). (Griffith University) [Sole Supervisor]
Crome, Chris. The qualities and issues of importance in the development of a CD ROM for new or prospective foster parents: Honours 2(1). (Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]
Fairlie, L. Work, ready or not: The support needs and experiences of mature age sole parent women in transition from parenthood to employment. Honours 1. (Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]
McEwan-Lyden, C. The road to nowhere: The myth of the training-employment link: Honours 2(1). (Griffith University) [Sole Supervisor]
Murry, Karen. Influences on visual art making and appraising: A study of the experience of senior visual art students. (Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]
Roebuck, Richard. Deterrents to participation in adult education by Queensland Corrective Services Commission custodial correction officers: Honours 2(1). (Griffith University) [Sole Supervisor]
Tilt MacSporran, Lyn. Adolescent girls’ experiences of facial piercing as a rite of passage: An exploratory study. Honours 1. (Griffith University) [Principal Supervisor]