Dissertation Student Comments about Dr. Ernest W. Brewer
Name: James Lon Fox
Dissertation Title
Job Satisfaction, Organization Health, and Accountability In Selected Tennessee Middle Schools
Quote About Dr. Brewer
“I would like to thank Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor and Chair of my Ph.D Committee, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS). I especially thank Dr. Brewer providing me challenging opportunities in addition to all the necessary assistance to complete this [dissertation] process.”
Name: Jama Lynn McMahan
Dissertation Title
A Meta-Analytic Examination of the Dimensions of Teacher Burnout and Demand and Resource Correlates
Quote About Dr. Brewer “To the Professor and Chair of my Committee, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer. I will always owe an enormous debt of gratitude not only for his commitment to the success of this project, but also for his willingness to provide me with countless opportunities to grow accidentally and professionally. I truly admire his commitment to high standards, his work ethic, and his unfailing devotion to helping students succeed.”
Name: Lori Simpson Wilkerson
Dissertation Title
Social Support and Job Satisfaction Among Student Support Services Personnel
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to thank my Major Professor, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Chair of my Committee, for his invaluable help, professional support, and academic guidance. He was very gracious to supply me with postage, copies of materials, and letterhead. Without his wisdom and direction, I honestly don’t think I could have completed this project.”
Name: Laura Bilderback
Dissertation Title
Wellness among Freshmen at The University of Tennessee
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to thank my Major Professor, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, a Professor of the Department of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, for all the time, energy, and support he has provided to make this project a complete piece of literature. He provided encouragement when all the work began to grow.”
Name: Stephanie M. Eflird
Dissertation Title
Job Satisfaction Differences between Generation X Workers and Older Workers
Quote About Dr. Brewer “My graduate committee guided me through this process, relatively painlessly. Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor and Director of Federal Programs at The University of Tennessee, and Former Department Head of Child and Family Studies, always was available to answer my questions. He kept me on the right track and always encouraged me to “keep the faith.” Dr. Brewer’s commitment to his students has always been evident, and I was fortunate that he agreed to Chair my Committee.”
Name: Marcia E. Cross
Dissertation Title
Job Satisfaction and Employee Perception of the Learning Environment in the Health Care Management Industry
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I especially wish to thank my committee, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor, for sharing his knowledge, support, and encouragement. I value his thoughts, ideas, and recommendations that shaped this study. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Brewer for his leadership, guidance, and patience through this process and for always being available to answer my questions.”
Name: Melissa Thompson Logan
Dissertation Title
Communication and Job Satisfaction of Contract Security Employees
Quote About Dr. Brewer “To Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Chair of my Committee, I extend my most sincere appreciation and thanks for his patience and support throughout this project. I am extremely grateful for his insight and encouragement during my studies and work at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.”
Name: Marilyn Fisher Hutton
Dissertation Title
Work Ethic and Job Satisfaction among Emergency Medical Services Personnel
Quote About Dr. Brewer “To Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, I extend my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for his support and encouragement in completing this study.”
Name: Angela Leigh Hester Everett
Dissertation Title
Examination of Selling Styles and the Need for Specialized Sales Training
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, for all of your help and patience over the last two years, especially during the compilation of my thesis. The countless hours helping me edit and reedit my thesis and your devotion to my completion is much appreciated.”
Name: Melissa Henry Blalock
Dissertation Title
The Effects and Recommendations for Change: A Modified Delphi Study of Principals’ Perceptions
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I wish to thank my Committee Chairperson, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor Emeritus, Principal Investigator and Director of College Access and Persistence Services (CAPS) Outreach Center, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) for his kind voice of reason, persistence, encouragement and guidance that embodies the dignity I strive to show others.
Name: Jessica H. Chambers
Dissertation Title
The Relationship Between Secondary School Teachers’ Perceptions of Principal Ethical Leadership and Organizational Health
Quote About Dr. Brewer “To Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, my Committee Chairperson and Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, I will be forever grateful for your continued wisdom, support, and guidance. You care so much for your students and take time to help even though you have many other commitments. Keep the faith, my friend.
Name: Cherie Barnett Gaines
Dissertation Title
Perceived Principal Support and Middle School Teacher Burnout
Quote About Dr. Brewer “To my Advisor, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, is an excellent role model of someone who works hard, accepts only high-quality work, balances friendship with professional guidance, and shows the importance of continuing with one’s purpose even when it feels like one may be fighting a losing battle. A special thanks to Dr. Brewer for providing me with the MBI-ES survey instrument and the copies of other materials needed for the study, again helping me over another hurdle - cost of the study.”
Name: Amie Broughton Rumph
Dissertation Title
Tennessee Public High School Principals’ Leadership Behaviors and Teachers’ Job Satisfaction
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I want to acknowledge my Committee Chairperson, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, thank you for never giving up on me and my cohort. Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to meet me at Panera Bread and not letting me give up. Thank you for your patience and guidance. Thank you for making me want to make you proud.”
Name: Daniel L. Gilbert
Dissertation Title
Psychometric Determinations of Job Stress in Health Occupations
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to acknowledge Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor and Committee Chairperson, for his patient guidance, advice, and oversight of this study, and for his unwavering enthusiasm for my success. In addition, I would like to thank him for supplying The University of Tennessee letterhead and envelopes for study.”
Name: Barbara E. Bright
Dissertation Title
Job Satisfaction and Burnout in Clerical Workers at an Institution of Higher Education
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to extend my gratitude to my major advisor and head of my committee, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development, for his support, guidance, and patience during this research process."
Name: Cynthia Stevens
Dissertation Title
The Relationship of Job Stress and Job Satisfaction in the Service Work Environment
Quote About Dr. Brewer “For Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resources Development, my Committee Chairperson, I owe so much gratitude. A man known for his expertise and high standards but rarely recognized for his compassion and personal sacrifices for the sake of his students. For never making me feel as though I was an imposition and for closing each message with a “Stay Happy” Thank you, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, for taking time out of your life to better improve mine.”
Name: Maria G. Rodriguez
Dissertation Title
Job Stress and Perceptions among Hispanic Professionals of Prejudice and Discrimination in the Workplace.
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I want to express my gratitude to Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development (HRD), Committee Chair and Major Professor, for his unconditional support through this process and through all my graduate studies. Dr. Brewer provided guidance throughout dissertation project, and this study is the result of his advisory work since my first days at The University of Tennessee. I also want to acknowledge Dr. Brewer’s material support to this project by providing the Job Stress Survey, assisting in postage cost, and supplying necessary mailing materials.”
Name: Tabitha Leigh Adams
Dissertation Title
Working Parent Perceptions of Work-Related Problems and Preferences Associated with Child Care Arrangements
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to thank Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development and Department Head of Child and Family Studies, whose belief in me has been the guiding light that led me to this point. I believe that I will rarely meet another who is more committed to his students and his profession. Dr. Brewer never had a minute to spare, yet he always had time for me. My graduate experience would have been less worthy with his insight, wit, and genuine interest in my learning. I am thankful to have been his student, and I hope that someday I will have the opportunity to exhibit to my peers in this field the respectable qualities that he has shown me.”
Name: Mary Kathryn Rhodes
Dissertation Title
Teamwork Skills and Occupational Work Ethic of Secondary School Students in a School-to-work Program
Quote About Dr. Brewer “The completion of my study is due to the guidance and support of my Major Professor, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development and Department Head of Family Studies, for serving on my committee and providing constructive feedback during this process. The knowledge and perseverance discernible in him have provided a model for my professional and personal life.”
Name: Laura F. Clippard
Dissertation Title
Burnout and Job Satisfaction Among Student Support Services Personnel
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I appreciate the help and support provided by Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development, Department Head of Child and Family Studies, and Principal Investigator/Director of Federal Programs, for both my academic and professional goals. His classes showed me how hands-on learning should take place. In addition, he has be a mentor to me while I have worked in the TRIO field.”
Name: Ruth Ann Looney
Dissertation Title
Spirituality in the Workplace: A Predictor of Job Satisfaction in the Nursing Profession
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to acknowledge the Department of Human Resources Development for allowing me the opportunity to pursue this degree. I am most grateful to my Committee Chair, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer for his wisdom, guidance, and support, as well as for allowing me to study a topic of interest to me. I would like to thank Dr. Brewer for serving as my Committee Chair and Advisor during my four years in this program. I am especially grateful to Dr. Brewer for his continuous encouragement throughout this thesis process, and accepting nothing less that the best work I could possibly produce.”
Name: Angela Marie Hill
Dissertation Title
Job Characteristics and Job Satisfaction Among Law Enforcement Officers in Tennessee
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I would like to acknowledge Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development, my Committee Chairperson, who has been there for me from the day I called the Department of Human Resource Development interested in this graduate degree to the day I finished my thesis. Dr. Brewer has encouraged me all the way. In addition, I would like to acknowledge and thank him for supplying The University of Tennessee letterhead and envelopes for this project.”
Name: Patsy A. Ezell
Dissertation Title
Job Stress and Turnover Intentions Among Tennessee Cooperative Extensions System Employees
Quote About Dr. Brewer “It is sincere appreciation and gratitude that I thank Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor of Human Resource Development and Department Head of Child and Family Study, for his immeasurable contributions of leadership, guidance, patience, and understanding. His continued support throughout this academic process was invaluable, as was his tireless efforts to help me achieve academic goals.”
Name: Suzanne E. Young
Dissertation Title
Job Satisfaction and Job Burnout of Certified Employee Assistance Professionals
Quote About Dr. Brewer “I have been fortunate to know and benefited greatly for the faculty and graduate students in the Department of Human Resource Development (HRD). I wish to thank my Committee Chairperson, Dr. Ernest W. Brewer, Professor and Department Head of Child and Family Study, for his knowledge, insight, and encouragement. I have valued Dr. Brewer’s thoughts and ideas, which helped shape this work. I would like to add a special note of thanks and gratitude to Dr. Brewer for his generous financial support and funding of this study.”