Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2024
Exploring the Role of Innovation Across Social and Academic Integration for First-generation Caribbean Undergraduate Persistence, Angelina Natasha Carvalhal
Educator Motivation for Acquiring Expertise to Support Students with Dyslexia: A Phenomenological Study, Maria T. Casale
Experiences Affecting Military Children's Performance in School: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Christopher Lee Pruitt Casely
The Relationship Between Administrators' Use of Shared Leadership Practices and Teacher Efficacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cheryl Turner Cavanaugh
A Phenomenological Study of the Perceptions of Behavioral Supports for Students with Low Functioning Autism in Virtual Learning Programs, Alicia L. Chamberlin
Family Functionality and Social-Emotional Learning Skills for Middle School Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Elisabeth Anne Chapman
The Perception and Lived Experiences of African International Students During Their Studies in the United States Colleges and Universities: A Phenomenological Study, Ebere V. Chukwuezi
Late to the Game: A Phenomenological Study of the Educational Experiences of Females with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tammara Clevenger
The Experience of Military Families Accessing Early Childhood Education and Care: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kristine Clothier
A Case Study Exploring Implementation of Gamified Adaptive Learning Technology as a Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI²) Strategy in Elementary Mathematics Education, Tina Marie Clowser
General Education Teachers' Experience with Implementing Accommodations to Students with Special Needs: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Kari Connors Buono
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological View of Professional Development Motivation as Experienced by Secondary High School Staff Who Engaged With New Instructional Coaches, Emily Marie Cornwell
A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Effects of Small Group Learning on Mathematical Resilience in Upper Elementary Students, Joshua Adam Costelnock
Learning Delivery Methods and Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration: A Causal-Comparative Study, Tiffany Adora Cotterman
A Phenomenological Study of Online Students' Experiences with Proactive Advising Effects on Retention, Meghan Cowper
Investigating Experiences During Times of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy
Examining the Impact of Anxiety on Student Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Teachers' Lived Experiences as They Support Students with Anxiety, Jennifer Hope Crews
An Exploration of How Teacher Leaders Perceive Their Influence on Student Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenology of the Experiences of Teacher Leaders, Allison A. Crum
A Case Study of Online Discussion Boards for First Year College Students: A Qualitative Case Study, Eric Cummings
Exploring the Benefits of Dual-Language Immersion Programs: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Ashley Cunningham
Identifying Faculty Development Strategies: A Phenomenological Study on Affective and Behavioral Dimensions of Worldview Development in Biblical Higher Education, Zane Thomas Darland
Differences in Out-Of-School Suspensions Between Black and White High School Students When Controlling for Student Factors, School Factors, and Delinquency, Steven Craig Davidson
The Impact of Social Emotional Beliefs on Teachers' Self-Efficacy: A Correlative Study, Amber Davis
The Experiences of Teachers Implementing Co-teaching Models: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Chad M. Davis
Remotely Close: A Phenomenological Exploration of How Online Education May Impede Academic Persistence and Social Integration, Daniel Ryan Day
A Phenomenological Study of the Perinatal Experiences Shaping a Woman’s Identity in Academia, Elizabeth Catherine DeBolt
A Phenomenological Study of the Influence of Student-Centered Learners on Traditional Teacher-Centered Faculty in Medical Education, Michael Shan Deel
Comparing Sense of Community Scores Between Online Information Technology Students Based Domestically and Those Based Internationally, Spencer DeGraw
A Phenomenological Study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Special Education Classrooms, Ashley DeLuccia
Student Enrollment and the Experiences of Liberal Arts Faculty at a Historically Black College and University: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Sanford Derrick Dennis
Difference in Persistence Scores Among Community College Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Jessica Jean DeRoche
The Impact of Guided Doodle Note-Taking on Reading Comprehension: A Quasi-experimental Study, Kayla L. DeWald
Male Motivation to Pursue Social Work: A Causal-Comparative Study Investigating the Differences in Male Students’ Motivational Orientation and Field of Study, Laura A. DiMarcantonio
The Relationship Between Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Teacher Self-Efficacy, and Students' Perceptions of Effective Teaching and Learning In The 21st Century Secondary Classroom: A Quantitative Correlational Study, Angela Herring Donaldson
General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Low-Intensity Behavior Management Strategies: A Phenomenological Study, Jessica D'Orazio
The Lived Experiences of Active-Duty Military Parents Caring for a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Grades 6 - 12: A Phenomenological Study, Anna Marie Douglas
Student Success through First-Year Experience Programs: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jeffrey Scott Downs
Examining Differences in Implicit Bias Towards Students of Color Within the Higher Education System, Marlene Drake
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Onboarding Practices: Mid-Atlantic Region Public High School Teachers' Lived Experiences, Tiffany M. Draper
Self-efficacy and Student Experiences in a Corequisite Developmental Math Course, Jessica Edmiston
Teachers' Financial Literacy Knowledge and Self-Efficacy: A Phenomenological Study, Alyssa Lynne Eisenhart
The Impact of Language Intervention on At-Risk Kindergarten and First-Grade Students’ Receptive and Expressive Vocabulary: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Kimberly Quattlebaum Entzminger
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Lived Experiences of Middle School Students Who Have Demonstrated Challenges in Math and Their Expectations to Improve Their Performance, Steven Duane Fencl
Differences in Special Education Teachers' Applied Behavior Analysis Scores: A Causal-Comparative Study, Delilah Mae Fernandez
Constructing a Transformative Methodology of Discipleship: A Qualitative Case Study of the African Strategic Discipleship Movement (ASDM), Anne Sylvia Meredith Frey
A Phenomenological Research on the Experiential Gains of Filipino Special Education Exchange Program Teachers, Madonna Gervacio Gamez-Catiis
Asynchronous Online Learning Motivation Experiences for Community College Degree-Seeking Non-Traditional Adult Learners: A Qualitative Study, Tomie L. Gartland
Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility Among Healthcare Students Related to Community Engagement and Service Learning: A Multiple Regression and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Study, Maryanne Koech Gathambo
Examining the Needs of Administrators, Teachers, and Professional Staff in an Elementary School Moving to Become a Trauma-Sensitive School: A Single Instrumental Case Study, Samantha Nicole George
Leveraging Signaling to Prevent Cognitive Disengagement in Virtual Middle School Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Mandira M. Gerrels
The Resilience and Contribution of Positive Veteran Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Eric B. Gibson
Leadership Professional Development on Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Causal-Comparative Study, Yolanda Michelle Gilyard
Students with Learning Disabilities in a PostSecondary Education Setting: Identifying the Most Significant Supports, Daniella F. Giordano
Exploring Perceptions of School Climate at the Middle School Level Through the Implementation of a School-wide House System: A Case Study, Mallory Graham
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Participation in Postsecondary Job Training Programs: A Qualitative Study, Jami Vickers Granberry
The Role of Adaptive Learning Programs in Secondary Mathematics: A Phenomenology Study, Shameka Sharae Gray
The impact of 21st-century technology teaching on socio-economically challenged students in public high schools: A phenomenological study, Duncan Kenneth Guishard
Virtual Versus Tangible Math Manipulatives: A Quasi-Experimental Study Comparing the Impact of Different Types on Mathematical Understanding, Haley L. Gullion
A Case Study Examining How Culture and Shared Leadership Practices Improve Literacy, Jennifer Gutierrez
Community College Professors' Experiences with Dual Credit High School Students: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Aldo Enrrique Guzman
Predicting Performance on a Social Studies Assessment: A Correlational Study, David G. Hamilton
Understanding How Public Elementary School Teachers' Trust Perceptions Affect Innovation in Educational Practice: A Multiple Case Study, Catherine Nichole Hampton
Motivational or Disheartening?: A Phenomenological Study on Black Doctoral-Level Support at Predominantly White Institutions, Morgan Harbison
The Impact of Experiential Learning on Perceived Learning and Self-Efficacy in Literacy for Elementary Education: A Quantitative, Causal-Comparative Study, Tabbetha B. Harrison
Perceived Degree Value Amongst Two-Year Technical School Graduates, and Regional Employers: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Jonathan D. Hartwell
College Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Kahoot to Learn Vocabulary in a Second Language: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Adriana Hatch
General Education and Special Education Teachers' Attitudes and Comfort Levels in Having Appropriate Conversations with Special Needs Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Jessica Leah Hensley
Multicultural Education: A Phenomenological Study of How Elementary Teachers' Classroom Experiences Mirror the Knowledge and Skills Gained in Undergraduate Courses, Emily L. Hepner-Leffel
The Lived Experiences of Women in Higher Education Administrator Roles Through the Salary Negotiation Process at the Time of Hire: A Phenomenological Study, Nancy Kay Hernandez
A Phenomenological Study of Academic Advising Through the Lens of First-Year Community College Students, Allisha Hicks
Recommendations to Solve the Problem of Increased Referrals at the Escambia County Alternative School in Flomaton, Alabama, Ronda Hoffman
A Dream Deferred: Black Girls and Student Discipline: Administrators' Perspective: A Case Study, Jacqueline E. Holland
The Affect of Diversity and Ethical Principles in Primary and Secondary Educational Leadership: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology Study, Charles P. Holloway Jr.
Instructional Design of Christian K-12 Homeschool Families in Central North Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Banning Holmes
A Phenomenological Study on Teachers' Perspectives on Experiencing Burnout in Title I Rural Appalachian Schools Grades 4–9, Kara J. Howard
Pedagogical Development for Non-Degreed Career and Technical Education Adjunct Faculty: A Phenomenological Study, Robert M. Huffman
Understanding Special Education Teachers’ Perspectives on the Least Restrictive Environment: A Collective Case Study, Taylor M. Hunter
A Causal Comparison Study of Social-Emotional Learning at Private Elementary and Middle Schools With and Without Restorative Practices After Covid-19, Jai'Eisha Huntley
Overcoming Barriers to Persistence: A Single-Case Study of Student Veterans in Higher Education, Janet G. Hupel
Educators’ Perceptions of Exclusionary Discipline for Students with Disabilities in a Manifestation Determination Review: A Case Study, Jenell R. Huska
Lateral Entry Secondary Career and Technical Education Teachers' Perception of Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Phenomenological Study, Chunnisee T. Jackson
The Lived Experiences of In-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Culturally Responsive Education: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Joshua J. Jackson
A Phenomenological Study of Special Education Teacher Self-Efficacy for English Learner Instruction, Emilie Louise Jacumin-Simmons
Recommendations for Solving the Problem of Low Teacher Retention for Houston Independent School District in Houston, Texas, Jordyn L. Jarrett
Exploring Teachers' Perception and Use of Whole Brain Teaching: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Tiffany Amber Jay-Claycomb
