Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2014
A Study Comparing Fifth Grade Student Achievement in Mathematics in Departmentalized and Non-Departmentalized Settings, Karen Nelson
Return on Investment: A Multisite Case Study of Cost-Effective, High Achieving South Carolina School Districts, Timothy Nelson
The Effects of a Seventh Grade Mathematics Remediation Course on Student Achievement, Jason Nix
The Impact of Troops to Teachers Participants on Student Achievement: A Causal-Comparative Study, Kurt Osuch
Homeschool Curriculum Choices: A Phenomenological Study, Sarah Pannone
Effect of Direct Instruction Programs on Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Disabilities, Jennifer Parker
Case Study of Liberty University's Succession Plan from Founder to Second-Generation Leader, Steven Peterson
End of Course Grades and End of Course Tests in the Virtual Environment: A Study of Correlation, Jamie Philipp
Adversity Influencing Regard for Education in Northern Uganda: A Phenomenological Study of Langi Mothers' Value of Learning, Pamela Pryfogle
The Correlation between Attendance and Participation With Respect to Student Achievement in an Online Learning Environment, Joseph Rapposelli
The Use of iPads to Facilitate Growth in Reading Comprehension Skills of Second Grade Students, Joy Reichenberg
Experiences of General Education Elementary Inclusion Co-Teachers in Successful Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Sherrie Robbins
The Relationship between Online College Students' Learning Style and Response to Literature, Katie Robinson
Affective Domain Applications in Standards-Based Education, Wayne Rumbaugh
The Flipped Classroom: Its Effect On Student Academic Achievement and Critical Thinking Skills in High School Mathematics, JoRanna Saunders
The Effects of Math Tutoring Sessions for Parents on Eighth Grade Students' Mathematics Achievement and Anxiety, Susan Scott
The Perceptions of Caucasian Female Elementary Teachers and the Overrepresentation of African-American Males in Special Education, Thomas Seaberry
The Development and Transferring Process of Transformational Leadership in Home Schooling Students in Central Texas, Johnnie Seago
A Comparative Study of Academic Achievement and Participation in a High School Freshman Academy, Mark Seng
Tipping Point of Resistance: A Multi-Case Study of the Influence of School Culture on Classroom Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Practices, Angela Shoemake
The Relationship of Spiritual Intelligence to Achievement of Secondary Students, Merial Smartt
The Effects of Active Shooter Resilience Training Programs on College Students' Perceptions of Personal Safety, George Snyder
An Engineering Journey: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of African-American Engineers' Persistence, Kristy Somerville-Midgette
The Effects of Teachers' Teaching Styles and Experience on Elementary Students' Mathematical Achievement, Angela Stanford
The Correlation between Temperament and Technology Preference and Proficiency in Middle School Students, Sabrina Sterling
Efficacy of Hybrid Coursework on Retention Rate in Online Higher Education, Kevin Struble
University Administrators' Perception of Online and Blended Doctorate Degrees, Ashley Tharpe
The Effects of Teacher Experience on the Workplace Readiness of High School Students, Katherine Thomas
The Effect That Confidence Has on the Behavior of the Principal and Superintendent as the School's Educational Leader, Thomas Thompson
Effect of Ebooks on Reading Level, Reading Behaviors, and Attitude of Second Grade Students, Annette VanAken
Character Traits in Caldecott Award-Winning Literature from 2002-2012: A Content Analysis, Staci Wagner
Conflict Handling Styles among College Students: The Influence of Conflict Training, Personality, and Family Conflict Resolution, Abel Waithaka
Secondary Social Studies Teachers' Experiences Implementing Common Core State Literacy Standards, Krista Webb
Comprehension and Motivation Levels in Conjunction with the Use of eBooks with Audio: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Post-Secondary Remedial Reading Students, Kimberly Wheeler
Christian Music Experiences in the Faith Development of Adolescents: A Phenomenological Study, Winnie White
The Student Experience: The Effects of Three College Retention Strategies on First-Generation Student Success Outcomes, Erica Woods-Warrior
A Phenomenological Study of Online Learning for Deaf Students in Postsecondary Education: A Deaf Perspective, Patricia Wooten
Learning Styles, Subject Matter, and Effectiveness in Undergraduate Distance Education, Darren Wu
Submissions from 2013
Factors Influencing the Completion of the GED in a Federal Correctional Setting: A Multiple Regression Correlation-Predictive Study, Kimberly Akers
Social Mathworking: The Effects of Online Reflection on Algebra I Students' Sense of Community and Perceived Learning, Patricia Allanson
A Study of Eighth Grade Students' Self-Efficacy as it Relates to Achievement, Gender, and Socioeconomic Status, Casandra Alldred
Gifted Learners and Mathematical Achievement: An Analysis of Gifted Instructional Models, Lezley Anderson
Exploring Factors that Contribute to Academic Persistence for Undergraduate Hispanic Nontraditional Students at Hispanic Serving Institutions in the Southeast, Floralba Arbelo Marrero
The Relationship Between Delivery Models and the Grade-Level Reading Development of Sixth-Grade English Learners, Holly Arnold
A Comparison of Course Delivery Formats on Student Success of Developmental English Students at California Community Colleges, Camilla Bantum
Impact of Looping on Middle School Science Standardized Achievement Tests, Tammy Barger
Certified Public Accountant Education and Ethical Decision-Making Preparedness: A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Connection, Vicki Bealman
Self-perceptions of Gifted Achievers and Underachievers: A Phenomenological Study, Anne Behrend
Role of an Afterschool Program on Students Graduating High School: A Focus on Lived Experiences, Christopher Bell
More Than Just a Good Book: Employing U.S. Department of Education Guidelines to Teach Character Education Using Literature, Suzy Besson-Martilotta
The Relationship between Music Participation and Mathematics Achievement in Middle School Students, Joshua Boyd
Teacher-Student Relationships and Student Achievement in Grades Six and Seven Math, Julia Britt
Academic College Readiness Indicators of Seniors Enrolled in University-Model Schools® and Traditional, Comprehensive Christian Schools, Sharon Brobst
Effects of Single-Gender Education on the Reading Achievement of Third through Fifth Grade Boys, Michael Brown
The Relationship Between Facebook™ Activity and Academic Performance Among African American Students, Eric Brubaker
The Effect of Teaching Experience on Service-Learning Beliefs of Dental Hygiene Educators, Sharlee Burch
Instructor Interaction as it Relates to Facilitation of Spiritual Development within an Evangelical Institution: A Case Study, Joseph Butler
Effects of Using a Neuroeducational Intervention to Enhance Perseverance for Online EdD and EdS Students, Charles Cadle
Secrets of Their Success: A Multiple Case Study of Mathematically Proficient Homeschool Graduates, Betty Cardinale
Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Intervention Mathematics Class for Low Achieving Middle School Students in Northwest Georgia, Johnnie Coats
Impact of Remedial Reading Interventions on a Secondary Student with Emotional Behavior Disorder: A Case Study, LuCinda Cooper
Former Students' Perceptions of How Theatre Impacted Life Skills and Psychological Needs, Tia Cowart
Teachers' Perceptions of Administrative Support in Incentive Grant Schools, William Crowder
The Impact of Service-Learning on Community Involvement Attitude in Career and Technical Education Students, Christopher Daniel
Effects of Gender on North Carolina Community College Boards of Trustees' Perceptions of Community College Presidents, Cynthia Dean
Survey of College Entrance Exam Preparation Methods, Robin Donaldson
Differences in Assessments of Organizational School Climate Between Teachers and Administrators, Brandy Duff
The Effectiveness of Distance Education in a Small Rural High School: A Phenomenological Case Study, Roger Dunnick
A Phenomenological Study of Principals Who Transformed a Positive Impact of School Change, Jason Faklaris
Exploring the Spiritually Formative Experiences of Female Seminary Spouses: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Benjamin Forrest
The Effect of Metacognitive and Self-Regulatory Strategy Instruction on Impoverished Students' Assessment Achievement in Physics, Jaunine Fouche
Qualitative Legal Research: Issues Pertaining to Student Use of Personal Handheld Technology, Corie Franklin
Voices of Young Adults with Autism and Their Perspective on Life Choices After Secondary Education, Susan Galler
A Qualitative Inquiry into Teachers' Perceptions of Change, Theresa Gardner
The Effectiveness of Ground Groups on Student Behavior in a Southeast Tennessee School District, Ryan Goodman
Bridging the Divide: A Case Study Investigating Digitally-Wise Teacher Perceptions of Middle School Cyberbullying, Tiffany Graves
The Relationship Between the Amounts of Time Spent in One School During Early Field Experiences and Student Teacher Performance, James Gregory
Perceptions of Student-Teacher Relationships and GED Completion: A Correlational Study, Melissa Hairston
The Effect of Single Gender Instruction on Eighth Grade Students' Mathematics Achievement, David Hammel
Developing English and Spanish Literacy in a One-way Spanish Immersion Program, Lindsay Hollingsworth
A Correlational Analysis of Course Retention and Faculty Status in a Community College Setting, Pamela Hutto
The Effect of Georgia Ninth Grade Academies on End of Course Test Scores, Graduation Rate, and Attendance, Andrea Irvin
