Sorority Rituals - Reflections On Rites of ... - Mari Ann Callais
Sorority Rituals - Reflections On Rites of ... - Mari Ann Callais
Sorority Rituals - Reflections On Rites of ... - Mari Ann Callais
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
I am very grateful to the many people who supported and believed in this research and in<br />
me. This dissertation is the result <strong>of</strong> contributions from the participants, colleagues, and friends.<br />
I owe a great deal <strong>of</strong> thanks to the National Panhellenic Conference Research Committee<br />
who worked with me to make this study possible as well as the National sororities who trusted in<br />
my ability to respect the sanctity <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> their organizations. My involvement with sorority<br />
women across this country has taught me so much about why I value my own sorority<br />
experience.<br />
Thanks to the Greek advisors on each campus that was a part <strong>of</strong> this study for welcoming<br />
me and for assisting me with accessing the participants. A special thank you to the sorority<br />
women who agreed to be a part <strong>of</strong> this research. Thank you for your openness and honesty and<br />
for sharing your thoughts and feelings about your sorority experience with me. Without this, this<br />
research would have never happened. Your contribution to this research is greatly appreciated.<br />
I express my thanks to Dr. Becky Ropers-Huilman, my dissertation advisor. Her<br />
contributions to this research as well as to my development as a student and a pr<strong>of</strong>essional are<br />
evident in this dissertation. Thank you for your patience and effort in assisting me with the<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> this process. You challenged me to go places that personally I may not have even<br />
believed that I was capable <strong>of</strong> going. You inspired me to stretch and go beyond my personal<br />
experiences. I truly appreciate your time and for believing in me and for knowing that I could<br />
complete this goal. Throughout this process, you kept me moving forward and for that I am truly<br />
thankful. This document is what it is today because <strong>of</strong> your vision and motivation. Thank you for<br />
helping me see the dream become reality.<br />
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