SAMPLE DISSERTATION PROPOSAL TITLE PAGE Factors That Affect the Learning of African American Males in Schools A Dissertation Proposal by Name of Candidate Approved for style and content by: ___________________________________ Douglas Hermond, Ph.D (Dissertation Chair) ______________________________ John A. Smith, Ph.D. (Member) ______________________________ Susan B. Smith, Ph.D. (Member) ___________________________________ Joanna Rodriguez, Ph.D (Member) ______ _______________________ William I. Ross, Ph. D. Department Head, Educational Leadership _____________________________ Lucian Yates III, Ed.D. Dean, Whitlowe R. Green College of Education ______________________________ Willie F. Trotty, Ph. D. Dean, Graduate School