Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2023
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences that Motivate Young People to Volunteer as 4 H Camp Teen Leaders, Ruth E. Wallace
The Second and Third-Year College Experiences of Online Nontraditional Adult Learners Following an Online Remedial English Course, Jenny Marie Walter
A Phenomenological Study: Factors Influencing Faculty Attitude Toward Online Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Kelly A. Waltman-Payne
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Creator-Practitioners of Open Educational Resources and Practices in the United States, Alex Henry Wanstrath
How Eagle Public Schools' Gifted Program Works as a System: A Case Study, Casey Rae Ward
Qualitative Case Study Regarding Experiences of Freedom of Speech on College and University Campuses in the United States, Jeffrey Dana Ward
Quantitative Gender and Ethnicity Differences in Emergency Medicine Residency Applications, Steven Jay Warrington
The Experiences of Tier 3 Early Reading Intervention Providers Three Years After a School Closure: A Phenomenological Study, Sue Ellen Nilena Washington
The Relationship between Flexible Seating and Math Self-Efficacy for Elementary Math Teachers in Northeast Ohio, Lorna-Marie Waters
Influence of K-12 OSS Experience on Black Students Who Have Graduated from Post-Secondary Programs: A Qualitative Study, Andria Michelle Watkins
Causal Comparative Study of Public Middle and High School English Language Arts Teachers' Usage of Technology for Learning and Teaching, Alison Lauren Watson
Improving Digital Literacy Through A 1:1 Digital Device Implementation: An Applied Study, Sherry Watts
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Teacher Efficacy in Guided Reading, Rhonda Jo Webb
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of History Doctoral Candidates' Experiences with Technology and Information Overload, Roger A. White
Describing the Lived Experiences of K-12 Teachers Addressing the Unique Needs of Black and Marginalized Twice-Exceptional Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Toyka-Eve Whitley
Feeling the Burn: A Phenomenological Study on Burnout among Adjunct Professors at Higher Education Institutions, Janette B. Whitmore
Elementary Teachers' Experiences of Implementing Constructivist Math Strategies: A Qualitative Study, Jenny Rae Wielinski
Educator Experiences Implementing Multi-tiered Systems of Support in a Title I School: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Whitney Anita Wiggins
Perceptions of Student Loan Debt and The Decision to Pursue Higher Education: A Qualitative Case Study of African American High School Students, Adrian J. Wilkins
Challenges Affecting Educator Careers of Black Male Teachers in K-12 System in South Carolina: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, David Jerome Williams
Improved Academic Achievement and Self-Efficacy through the Participation in Extracurricular Activities of University Students Previously Diagnosed with ADHD: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Digory Matthew Williams
A Case Study of Staff Perspectives on Job Satisfaction in the Community College Setting, Ashlyn Paige Wilson
Leadership Development Through Service-Learning for First-Year Students: A Phenomenological Study of the Significance to Leadership Studies, Jennifer E. Wilson
Exploring Educator Experiences of Instructing Students with Disabilities During a Crisis: A Phenomenological Study, Laqueta Marie Wilson
Reviving the Roots: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Black Women in Agriculture and the Influence of Post-Secondary Education, Alvianna Woodard-Davis
A Phenomenological Study of Females with ADHD Who Experienced Non-Cognitive Academic Difficulty in High School, Monika M. Woods
The Relationship Between Secondary Teachers’ Self-efficacy Subscales of Student Engagement, Instructional Practices, and Classroom Management, and Attitudes About the Inclusive Setting, Stephanie Marie Wood
The Lived Experiences of Black Fathers and How They Can Help to Narrow the Academic Achievement Gap: A Phenomenological Study, Reginald Leon Wright Jr.
A Transcendental Phenomenological Investigation of Perceived Spirituality and Persistence of Jamaican Women Who Have Received a Tertiary Degree, Ashleigh Jacqueline Yearde
The Duality of Teachers as Learners Through Influences of Self-regulation in Pedagogical Competencies: A Case Study, Rebecca Young
Teachers’ Perceptions on the Influence of Early Childhood Screenings: A Qualitative Case Study, Jennifer Youssif
Teacher Migration and Retention in Title I High Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Kenethia LaSundra Zachary
Submissions from 2022
The Effect of eBook Reading on Overall Literacy Development, Beth Bosman Acosta
The Minority in The Minority, Black Women in Computer Science Fields: A Phenomenological Study, Blanche' D. Anderson
Frequency of Marijuana use by California University Students Based on Gender and Ethnicity: A Quantitative Analysis, Evelyn Lorraine Anderson
Prepared to Succeed: A Systematic Grounded Theory Examining the Nature, Development, and Perceived Benefits of Homeschool Teacher Self-Efficacy in Wisconsin, Joshua D. Andrew
Exploring Intersectionality in School Disciplinary Decisions: A Phenomenology of the Experiences of African American Female Administrators, Jennifer M. Anthony
Predicted Burnout From a Linear Combination of Personal and Cultural Factors For Departmental Chairs at Academic Health Centers, Loraine AnnMarie Antoine
Black Men's Perspectives on their Student-Faculty Relationships in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study, Tyson J. Askew
The Lived Experiences Of General Education Teachers' Consultative Interactions With Special Education Team Members: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Meredith Kearney Auscavitch
A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences and Needs of Disabled Students in Higher Education, Alanka Babb
A Predictive Correlational Study of Collegiate Educational Leader's Cultural Orientations and Their Cultural Intelligence Scores, Erica G. Badru
Character Education for Elementary School Students and Parental Commitment: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Joshua J. Barela
African American Administrators Utilizing Responses to Intervention for Identification of African American Males in Special Education: A Phenomenological Study, Barbara Jean Batts
College Instructor's Experiences in Designing Online Courses for Student Learning Opportunities: A Transcendental Phenomenological Approach, Sherry Kay Birdwell
Academic and Social Acculturation Experiences of Underschooled Latin American English Learners: A Phenomenological Study, Deborah Kay Blackledge
Third Culture Kids' Repatriation and Planned Transition to College from a South Asian Country: A Qualitative Collective Case Study, Sandra Wiemann Blank
Recording the Skills of Interpreting the Past: A Case Study on Historical Thinking Skills Developed Through Student-Generated Video, Jerrod Alexander Boggs
The Difference in Self-Efficacy Scores Among Students Who Participate in Work-Based Learning and Those Who Do Not Based on Their Disability Status in Community College, Kimberly Elaine Bowen
Christian Education and the Examination of Apologetics Curriculum, Sara Elizabeth Boyd
Teachers' Experiences with Interactions in Online Classes: A Case Study, Adam M. Bozarth
Exploring the K-12 School Experiences that Contribute to Resilience in Adulthood as Described by Resilient Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Phenomenology, Susannah Wyndi Bradley
The Effect of Language Used in the Home on Academic Achievement in English Language Learners with Special Needs, Rebecca Dawn Bramblett
Perceptions of School Safety: A Multiple Case Study of School Resource Officers in a Rural Setting in the Southeastern United States, Stephen Lance Britt
Interactive Textbooks: A Study on the Effects on Learning Gains and Course Grades among Community College Minority Students, Victoria C. Brower
A Phenomenological Study of the Shared Lived Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Inclusion Classrooms, Michelle Lynette Brown
Improving Inattentiveness Through Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex Integration Exercises: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Arrin Christine Brummett
Teachers' Lived Experiences Using Reading Strategies to Prepare for High-Stakes Exams in the Elementary, Middle, and High School Science Classroom: A Phenomenological Approach, Lishon Michelle Bryan
The Grit to Not Quit - An Examination of the Relationship Between Grit and Teacher Retention, Alexia W. Bultman
Correlation Between Social-Emotional Competencies and Academic Performance, Sherria LaShontae Burney
Nontraditional Student Persistence Amid the Transition to Corequisite Remediation: Examining the Relationship of Developmental Education and Academic Support Courses, Priscilla Renee Burns
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of School Leaders' Preparation and Leadership of Inclusive and Special Education Programs, April Denise Burwell
A Phenomenological Study of the Student Engagement Experiences of African Americans Formerly Attending Urban Public High Schools, Sohn A. Butts
Middle School Teachers' Experiences Addressing Gifted Students' Basic Psychological Needs: A Phenomenological Study, Lorri Thibodeaux Caldwell
The Experience of Teachers Implementing Problem-based Learning in an English Language Arts Class in Hawaii: A Phenomenological Study, Lavinia Sonia Mikaela Callahan
Reactive and Proactive Practices: Educational Stakeholder Perceptions of Grade Retention and Intervention, Melissa A. Carlton
A Phenomenological Study of Administrators' Perceptions of College Mergers, Abigail Carter
Best Buddies Club: A Phenomenological Study of the Non-Disabled Peer Perspective on Socially Interacting with Students with Disabilities, Joanna Marie Cavender
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study: Perspectives on the Parental Engagement Strategies of Rural African American Parents of Middle School Students, Barbara Ragin Champagne
A Multi-Site Case Study of Christian School Leaders and Teachers Who Provide a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment for Students from Low SES Backgrounds and/or with Learning Differences, Amanda Blake Champion
The Predictive Relationship Between Teaching Experience and Work Absorption, Work Enjoyment, and Intrinsic Work Motivation, Jin Kim Chang
Recognizing Threatening and Aberrant Behavior: An Applied Study to Develop Online Training for the Support Staff at John Doe High School, James Daniel Christian
Managing Student Misbehavior Through A Restorative Approach: A Phenomenological Study, Michael Preston Christie
The Perceived Impact of Membership in African American Fraternities and Sororities on the Collegiate Experience and Persistence at a Predominantly White Institution: A Phenomenological Study, Darrick A. Claiborne
Improving Parents' Knowledge of the IEP Process: An Applied Study, Rhonda Clanton-Davis
Fourth Through Eighth Grade Educator Perceptions of the North Carolina Teacher Performance Bonus, Tiffany Swanson Clapsaddle
A Qualitative Case Study on the Obstacles That Title One Elementary Teachers Encountered While Delivering Online Instruction During a Pandemic, Jennifer Leslie Cole
Higher Education Faculty Members’ Experience Implementing Instructional Technology Tools and Changing Instructional Practices During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Susan Therese Collins
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Educators' Experiences of Well-Being at Independent Private Schools, Kristi Breault Combs
Actions of the Principal: Influences on Teacher Self-Efficacy and Motivation, Amanda Maslen Conner
Exploratory Analysis of Variance: Examining the Role of Teacher Education Level on Educator Sense of Self-Efficacy, Jonetta L. Cooper
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experiences of Single Parents who are Rearing Elementary-Aged Children Enrolled in a Public School in a Rural Community, Jenine LaVonne Cotman
The Impact of Professional Development on Trauma-Informed Practices (TIPs) in a Teacher's Feeling of Self-Efficacy, Christina Kay Cumbest
A Phenomenological Study Of Teachers’ Motivations To Use Instructional Technology, Aishia Nicole Daffin
A Constructivist Grounded Theory Explaining How Families Homeschooling Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Mediate Learning Experiences, Melissa Delayne Dean
Common Attributes Among Highly Effective Middle School Teachers, Stacey DeJean-Bowie
Elementary Teachers' Self-Perceptions of Teaching Team Effectiveness, Kelly Hank Denny
A Phenomenological Study on Military Spouses Who Academically Persist to Graduation, Lasette Marie Doherty
Rural Teachers’ and School Leaders’ Perceptions of School Climate and Student Achievement in Math and Reading: A Multiple Case Study, Matthew James Dolegowski
Experiences with Technology among Hispanic High School Graduates: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Donaldson Jr
Elementary Public School Teachers’ Coping Mechanisms Used During the COVID-19 Pandemic in North Texas: A Phenomenological Study, Timothy Michael Eastman
Online Education Experiences Among Teachers Within Technical College System of Georgia Institutions: A Multiple Case Study, John Robert Edalgo
A Transcendental Phenomenology to Understand the Persistence of African American Males at a Historically Black Liberal Arts College, Jill Triplett Ellis
Higher Education Student Perceptions and Experiences of Creativity: A Case Study, Nancy Valeur Ellis
How Liaisons Leverage Self-Regulated Learning During Transitions to Online Learning at a Mid-Western Urban School District: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Traci C. Eshelman
A Case Study of Transformational Leadership Practices Utilized to Increase National Rankings of an HBCU through Strategic Planning, Titilayo B. Evans
Factors Predicting Identification of Giftedness Resulting from Universal Screening, Lisa M. Ferguson
A Phenomenological Study of Perceived Factors Influencing Math Teachers' Technology Self-Efficacy, Jenna Finnegan
