May 06, 2016
Seniors at La Roche College Present Honors Theses
PITTSBURGH, May 6, 2016 – Seven graduating seniors presented original research at La Roche University’s annual Honors Convocation this spring.
The attainment of departmental honors signifies the highest approbation the University can bestow upon the outstanding student and is considered a reflection of mutual scholarly attainment by both the student and the University community. Under the direction and guidance of a committee of La Roche faculty, honors students research, write and present their theses at the University’s annual Honors Convocation.
The 2016 departmental honors students included: Kimberly Aland of Greenfield, Pa.; Chelsea Artman of Apollo, Pa.; Hannah Brinkman of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Ana Paula De Marco Teixeira of Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Danielle Demme of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bryan Mutiso of Allison Park, Pa.; and Jessica Seidl of Shaler Township, Pa.
Howard Ishiyama, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs and academic dean, said, “La Roche University is proud to recognize these outstanding students. They have set a new standard for academic excellence on our campus, and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments both in the classroom and in their chosen fields.”
Jessica Seidl received The Richard G. Kotarba Outstanding Honors Presentation Award for her project, “An Overview of Adapted Aquatics for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” The case study extended current research to evaluate the effects of an adaptive aquatics program on a seven-year-old child with autism.
Ms. Seidl majored in PreK-4 Teacher Education/Special Education and is a graduate from the La Roche University Honors Institute, a program designed for exemplary students to strive for even greater academic achievement. The Institute offers a combination of distinctive and demanding classes, embraces challenge and provides outstanding educational opportunities that will serve as a pathway to successful future.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and six graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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