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

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.

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

• Doctor Douglas Wyndham

• Doctor John Smith

• Doctor Emily Brown

• Doctor Sarah Johnson

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

• A diploma

• A bouquet of flowers

• A medal

• Chocolate

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

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

What did Doctor Wyndham protect the narrator from?

• A news reporter

• A security guard

• A fellow student

• A faculty member

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