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Doctoral Dissertations

Submissions from 2024 2024

Basic Needs Fulfillment and Course Completion Rates for Online University Students with Disabilities: A Quantitative, Non-Experimental, Causal-Comparative Study, Ashleigh M. King

The Essence of Christian Paideia for Career Classical Christian Educators: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Binnie J. King

A Phenomenological Study Examining How Ages of Attention-Deficit Diagnoses Affect Adult Perceptions of Achievement, Janeen Kingma

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study on First-Generation Native Hawaiian College Students' Persistence in Online Courses, Nikki K. Kinoshita

Cognitive Learning Strategies and Candidates in Teacher Education Programs: A Phenomenology, Nicole Kircher

Recommendations to Improve the Practice of Incorporating Emotional Intelligence Instructional Strategies Within the Marine Corps University Professional Military Education Continuum, Sarah Kirkland

The Influence of Teacher Exhaustion on Attrition Involving Primary Teachers: A Qualitative Study, Carson Kleinknecht

Journey To Becoming a Superintendent In New York: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jeremy R. Koch

Secondary Teacher Burnout: Student Smartphone and Social Media Use in the Classroom: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Joseph Ryan Koelle

Exploring Differences in Perceived Learning for Students in Online Versus Face-to-Face Collegiate Pilot Ground Schools: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Christopher Komsa

Empowerment and Advocacy Culture within Higher Education for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Rachel R. Kovach

Predictive Correlation Between Leader Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, Years of Experience, and Transformational Leadership of Physician Assistant Program Directors, Violet A. Kulo

Is Learning Relative? Exploring Student Learning in a Special Relativity Digital Game Case Study, Meredith Rae Kunz

Retention of Predominantly Nontraditional Students: A Phenomenological Study of Distance Education Classes in a Local Community College, Corina Langford

Exploring Workplace Relationships and Retention Among Generation Z Teachers: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Kimberly Lawhorn

A Transcendental Phenomenology Study on Teacher Experiences and Perspectives on the Efficacy of Trauma-Informed Practices in Public Schools with Students with Behavior Intervention Plans, Elaina Marie Lawrence

Exploring Time Management Decisions on Persistence Among Non-traditional Learners: A Phenomenological Study in Online Learning, James Dale Lawrence

Predicting the Effects of CyberPatriot Participation, Internet Experience, Gender, and Grade Level on Cybersecurity Judgment (Intuitive and Rational) Among Middle and High School Students: A Quantitative Predictive Correlational Study, Sarah Shin Lee

Representation Matters: The Importance of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Students Identifying with Academic Advisors, Temeshia N. Lemons

The Unprecedented Stressors of Early Childhood Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Restoration: A Case Study, Ida Mae Lewis

Cocurricular Activities as Contributors to the Development of Intercultural Competence in Undergraduate Non-Nursing Allied Health Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Tanya Lewis

The Experiences and Perceptions of Open Educational Resources Creators and Adopters: A Phenomenological Study, Renee J. Lindsey

Investigating the Effects of Social and Emotional Learning on Career and Technical Education Students' Career Readiness Certification, Helen K. Linkous

Teacher Experience with AI in Middle School Education: A Qualitative Research Study, Aimee Lintner

Lived Experiences of Special Education Co-Teachers with High-Leverage Instructional Practices at Secondary Title I Campus: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Aaron M. Logan

The Lived Experiences of Undergraduate Students' Use of Social Media and How it Relates to Their Perceived Happiness: A Phenomenological Study, William R. Longwell

The Lived Experiences of Immigrant Families Who Have a Child With a Disability: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Korin Lopez

Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study of High Attrition Rates of Special Education Teachers Working with Students Who Have Severe Disabilities or Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Cara Jo Lord

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Secondary School Teachers Regarding Student Motivation Strategies: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Insight, Lakeita Lewis Lyles

A Phenomenological Study of the Teacher Leader Experience, Leslie Magnanti

Inclusive Classroom Setting for High School Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders: A Phenomenological Study of Educators' Experiences, Marvin Marshall

Understanding the Lived Experiences of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families: A Phenomenological Study of Transition Planning and Post-Graduation Outcomes, Tamara Martinez-Fernandez

Understanding Perceptions Of Lived Transition Experiences Of Supplemental Instruction Leaders At A Historically Black University, Cecil Wayne Mayhall

The Lived Experiences of African American Female First-Generation College Students as They Matriculate Through College: A Phenomenological Study, Rosa Denise McAllister-McRae

STEM Smart Goal Planning for Elementary Educators in Rural North Texas: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Katherine Marie McCandless

A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Nontraditional Students Enrolled Exclusively in an Online Asynchronous Environment at a United States-Based Institution of Higher Education, Amy L. McCann

A Phenomenological Study of the Teaching Motivation for Teachers of Color in Predominantly White Schools, Jennifer Lynn McConnell

Examining the Lived Experiences of Educators Using Different Levels of Support for Teaching Math to Students with Learning Disabilities in Math Computation and Problem-Solving for Teachers at Public Cyber Charter High Schools in the Northeastern United States: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, LeeAnn E. McCullough

Participation as Preparation: A Phenomenological Study of Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO) Members in the Workforce, LeTasha Carrie McFarlane

Pedagogical Disruptive Innovations and Positive Deviance During Covid-19 Mandatory School Closures: A Case Study Of Public-School Teachers in San Juan County, New Mexico, David R. McGee

The Perceptions of Principals, English Language Arts Teachers, and Librarians Regarding the Role of School Librarians in Their Schools Being Identified as National Blue Ribbon Award Winning Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools: A Qualitative Case Study, Beth McGuire

Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions of a Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology: A Phenomenological Study, Dawn McKee

Approaches in Preparing Transfer Degree Students for University Study: A Case Study of a Community College in Rural Southwest Virginia, Melissa Suzanne McKinney

Comparing the School Engagement of Middle and High School Special Education Students Enrolled in School-Based Mental Health Services, Elizabeth Anne McPhearson

Teacher Observations on the Success of Hard-of-Hearing Students in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom: A Case Study, Hannah Abbott McPherson

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Factors That Contribute to First-Generation Minority College Students' Motivation in Bachelor's Degree Attainment, Garry Anthony Mebane

Exploring the Impact of Campus-Based Food Pantry Utilization and Food Security Levels on Sense of Belonging in Nevada Community College Students: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Racquel Melson

A Causal-Comparative Study of Reading Motivation and Reading Achievement in Middle School Special Education Students of Black, Hispanic, and White Descent, Anisha L. Mendez

Understanding Faculty Perception of Completely Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Education on Student Retention at Community Colleges in Western Pennsylvania: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Faculty Online Education Experience, Sally A. Mercer

Exploring Perceptions of Lived Experiences of Nursing Program Students with Grant Funding Investment in a Community College, Brian Richard Michel

Caregiver and Professional Experiences with Social-emotional Learning in the Classroom for Young Children with Inherited Bleeding Disorders: A Phenomenological Study, Christy L. Miller

An Examination of the Influences of Critical Thinking Tasks on Mathematics Instruction: A Qualitative Study, Glen E. Miller

Causal-Comparative Study of the Difference in Teacher Perceptions of School Climate and Teacher Occupational Stress Among Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers, Jennifer L. Miller

A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Mainstream Classroom Teachers and Overly Active, Distracted Students, Elizabeth I. Minney

The Correlation Between the Degree to Which Teachers Perceive Their Administrators as Exhibiting Collaborative Leadership Style Traits and Teacher Leader Job Satisfaction Levels, Megan M. Moffa

A Causal-Comparative Study of the Difference in Student Academic Outcomes Among Elementary and Secondary Online Students Based on Parental Perceptions of Virtual Learning, Elizabeth Gordon Mondoux

Constructivism, Curiosity, and Metacognitive Bias in the Age of Google, Matthew Moore

Chiropractic Patient Safety Education Experiences: A Phenomenological Study, Michael P. Moore

The Work-Life Balance of Higher Education Faculty in Light of Constant Access to Technology: A Case Study, Giordana Morales-Spier

Christian Graduates' Lived Experiences with Professional Moral Courage: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Jeffrey W. Moreira

Exploring the Connection Between Student Self-Efficacy and Student Success in a Prelicensure Nursing Programs: A Predictive Correlational Study, Leanne I. Moreira

A Phenomenological Study on Emerging Adults' Lived Experiences with Financial Technology, Tracey R. Morrison

Educator Experiences in Conflict Management with Parents of Students with Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Laura Lewis Mosby

Virtual Coaching, Self-Directed Learning, and the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices: A Single Qualitative Case Study, Elisabeth Myers

Teacher's Experiences of the Response to Intervention Model Implementation in State-Ranked New Jersey Schools: A Qualitative Case Study, Kimberly Myers

Societal Obstacles in Higher Education That Hinder Adulthood Development in Northern Myanmar: A Phenomenological Study, Sau Nam

Examining the Perspectives of General Education Teachers in Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support: A Qualitative Study, Kristina Nelsen

Challenges Faced By Adult Gifted Students Who Have Experienced Traumatic Brain Injury: A Phenomenological Study, Dawn M. Nessler

Experiences of Asian American Students in Non-STEM Fields: A Phenomenological Study, Diem Nguyen

Promoting Self-Advocacy Skills Development of Students with Disabilities Transitioning from Middle to High School, Tina L. Norris

The Relationship Between High-Impact Educational Practices (HIPs) and Institutional Integration and Persistence: A Predictive-Correlational Design, Amy L. O'Dell

Exploring the Post-Covid Lived Experiences of Parents of Middle School Children Who Continued Learning in Online Modality: A Phenomenological Study, Gladys Ode Williams

The Perceived Influence of Mathematics Anxiety on Self-Efficacy among Adult Learners at a Technical College in Georgia: A Phenomenological Study, George Asare Ofosu-Anim

The Lived Experiences of High School Humanities Teachers as They Utilize an LMS to Facilitate and Support Students' Learning: A Phenomenological Study, Jamie L. Onorato

Exploring the Impact of Geographical Context on Higher Education Students’ Self-Efficacy in Occupational Decision-Making: A Causal-Comparative Study in Ghana, Daniel Opoku-Mensah

School Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Educator Practices: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Qualitative Study, Cyntrenna C. Palmer

Predicting Government Non-Manager Employees’ Creative Self-concept Based on Their Leaders’ Transformational Leadership Qualities, Steven R. Palmer

Addressing Professional Training and Teacher Retention at Urban Public Schools in Southeast Texas, Elaine Rene' Pangle

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Ability to Provide Mental Health Supports in the Classroom to Preschool-aged Children, Stacie Linette Parham

Professional Development and Training for the Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pre-Kindergarten: A Phenomenological Study, Melinda K. Parsons- Shadid

Examining the Relationship of Simulation to Nursing Communication Competency: A Quantitative, Causal-Comparative, Retrospective Study, Patresha Pamella Pearson

Examining the Predictive Relationship of Perceived Preparedness and Career Stage on the Emotional Exhaustion of Interrelated Resource Special Education Teachers: A Quantitative Study, Navia Doris Penrod

Alternative Education Center Teachers' Experiences with Identifying Dyslexia Characteristics in Students: A Phenomenology, Natasha P. Peoples

The Experience of University Academics with Emergency Remote Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020: A Phenomenological Study, Judith M. Peterson

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Parents' Motivational Influence Behind Their Children's Screen Time Usage, Eric J. Phillips

The Lived Experiences of Parents Raising a Child with Albinism: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Quineesha D. Phillips

The Lived Experiences of African American Undergraduate Students with Formative and Summative Assessments at a Predominantly White Institution: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Virgil Clyde Phillips Jr.

A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Factors That Contribute to Persistence in Online Doctoral Programs for Students With Learning Disabilities or ADHD, Jerry L. Pitts

The Lived Experiences of Educators Leveraging Educational Technology and Connectivism for Fostering Academic Achievement in Higher Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Cynthia T. Plueger

The Lived Experiences of Secondary Christian School Administrators as They Work to Foster an Environment Conducive to Student Biblical Worldview Development: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Margaret E. Pope

First-Generation Doctoral Students, Impostorism, and Belonging: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Karen Sullivan Pore

The New “Female Hysteria”: A Phenomenological Approach to Understanding the Effects of the Imposter Phenomena in African American Women in Educational Leadership: A Qualitative Study, Alexandria Nicole Purifoy

An Investigation of the Personal and Professional Experiences of J-1 Teacher Exchange Visitors in a Rural School District in South Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Abigail Althea Ralph

How Prerequisite Skills Training Affects Math Achievement Scores for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Quasi-Experimental Control Group Study, Timothy Reedy

An Exploratory Case Study of Student Grit with Educational Technology in Learning Environments, Crystal Rees

A Phenomenological Study Examining Lived Experiences of Persistent Non-Traditional Students with Learning Disabilities at Community College, Mary Elizabeth Regis

Work-based Learning Experiences and Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Jessy Logan Richard

Predicting the Understanding and Implementation of Differentiation in Literacy Instruction for Kindergarten and First-Grade Teachers: A Correlational Study, Anne Robertson

Teacher Motivation and Student Behavioral Defiance: A Phenomenological Study, Gwendolyn Robinson

Understanding Their Journeys: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experiences of Noncredit Homeless Students, Maureen C. Rubalcaba