Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Douglas Windham

Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Douglas Windham

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The transcript recounts the experiences of a graduate on their commencement day, highlighting the support and protection provided by Dr. Douglas Wyndham, who was instrumental in their academic journey. The graduate reflects on the significance of being the first black person in over a decade to earn a doctorate from SUNY Albany. They express gratitude towards Dr. Wyndham for his unwavering support amidst challenges from faculty members who attempted to hinder their progress. The narrative underscores the importance of mentorship and resilience in overcoming obstacles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the chair of the narrator's dissertation committee?

Doctor Douglas Wyndham

Doctor John Smith

Doctor Emily Brown

Doctor Sarah Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the deans give the narrator during the commencement ceremony?

A diploma

A bouquet of flowers

A medal

Chocolate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long had it been since a black person earned a doctorate from SUNY Albany?

10 years

15 years

20 years

5 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Doctor Wyndham protect the narrator from?

A news reporter

A security guard

A fellow student

A faculty member

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did some faculty members criticize to prevent the narrator from graduating?

The presentation style

Minor grammatical errors

The topic of the research

The length of the dissertation