Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2023
Implementing Appropriate Use of Technology: A Case Study on How Rural Secondary Students Approach Digital Citizenship, Jill A. Lilly
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of What Schools Can Do To Retain Lumbee Indian Students With Disabilities Through High School To Graduation, Telisha Daniell Locklear
Attitudes and Experiences of Preservice Teachers Utilizing Video Annotation Software: A Phenomenological Study, Heather Rogers Lucas
The Impact of High School Math Teachers' Conceptions of Teaching and Learning on Implementation of Student-Centered Instructional Practices, Melissa Marie Lute
Parent Perspectives of Inclusion for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca A. Mack
The Experiences of Teachers Providing Feedback Using One-to-One Technology on Teacher-Student Relationships: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Christopher Magee
Novice Elementary Teachers' Sense of Preparedness Incorporating Technology: A Phenomenological Study, Amanda Lynn Margiewicz
The Effect of Fifty Percent Minimum Grades on Student Achievement, James M. Mariani
Influence of Applications and Usage of Technology on Student Engagement in the Classroom a Qualitative Study, Nimrah Rae Marquez
An Investigation of the Impact of Student Satisfaction on Student Outcomes Among Undergraduate Students in a Blended Learning Environment in University A, Andrea Michelle Marshall
Attitudes of Secondary Students Toward Online and Face-to-Face Learning in Mathematics: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Rebecca J. Martin Philyaw
Shared Experiences of Novice School Principals' Mentor Training: A Phenomenological Study of the Experience of Peer Educators, Bryan Martyn
A Phenomenological Study of In-Service Expatriate Teachers’ Experiences with Inclusive Education in Chinese Private Schools, Sharon Ann Ma
Lived Experiences of Co-Teachers Including Students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jessica Lynn Masters
The Experiences of Co-Teachers Who Co-Taught Virtually During COVID-19: A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Carmean Deona Matthews
Teacher Burnout: A Causal-Comparative Study of Classroom Assignment, Kimberly D. Matthews
Historically Black Colleges and University Graduates Transitioning to Predominantly White Institutions for Graduate School: A Phenomenological Study, Jessica Trenae Maxwell
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Quality-of-Life Training in Self-Regulation Skills of Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome, Traci L. Maynard
The Effects of RtI and Computer-Based Programs on Addressing Literacy Acquisition Skills, Amanda Page McCall
Teachers' Perceptions on the Implementation of Behavioral Intervention Initiatives in Alternate Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Teddrick McCreary
A Case Study on Persistence among Financially Stressed College Students from Low-Income Families, Steven E. McDaniel
Teachers' Perspectives On School Bullying: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Yushonda Eileen Midgette
The Cause-Effect Relationship Between Student Engagement and Numerical Scores in Residential Higher Education FACS Courses, Chelsea Jade Milks
American Indian/Alaska Native Learners' Experiences with Embodied Cultural Capital in Alaska's Public Postsecondary Institutions: A Phenomenological Study, Victoria Jolene Solis Miller
Recommendations to Improve Active Learning Implementation at the National Security Space Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mark S. Mitchell
Student Perceptions of Learning Loss Following Traumatic Multi-Event School Closures: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Todd Mitchell
Learning Professionals That Leverage Learner Agency as an Asynchronous Instructional Design Strategy: A Phenomenological Study, Misha A. Mixon
The Prediction of Grade Point Average from the Linear Combination of Persistence Factors for Hispanic College Students, Laurel Lucy Mo
Predicting the Relationship between Student, Faculty, and Institutional Diversity with Graduation Rates in Higher Education, Hridya C. Mondal
The Lived Experiences of Secondary Teachers Who Give Grades and Feedback: A Phenomenological Study, Brandon Miles Moore
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Males Who Have Participated in a Black Male Initiative Program at a Historically Black College or University, Jenard Darrell Moore
The Lived Experiences of Student-Parents in Higher Education Who Utilize the Childcare Program at Eastern Community College: A Phenomenological Study, Kindra Lawanda Moore-Smith
Exploring the Process of Motivating Undergraduate Online Student from Online Instructors' Perspectives: A Qualitative Case Study, Nicole S. Morin
A Predictive and Causal-Comparative Study Examining Emotional Exhaustion, Workload, Surface Acting, and Inclusion on Managers, Dana M. Morris
Secondary Teacher Experiences in Professional Learning Communities: A Phenomenological Research Study, Tiphani Jo Morris
A Phenomenological Analysis of Teacher Experiences Regarding Training and Support Towards Inclusionary Practices, Dana Debianca Mosca
Recommendations to Improve the Practice of Motivating Students Academically at Brighton Middle School in Tennessee, Regina M. Moschitta
A Quantitative Study Examining Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Certification and Organizational Commitment, Melinda Nicole Myers
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Graduate School Students on Developing Human Capital through Family Life Education and Leadership Development, Francis Ngulefac
A Causal-Comparative Study of Student and Faculty Perceptions of Academic Misconduct in Advanced Practice Nursing Education, Jennifer Marie Oakes
College Students' Motivation When Acquiring a Language Other Than English, Maria Teresa O'Brien
A Multicase Study of Local Church Leaders' Perceived Impact on Reducing Inequity in Majority-Minority Urban Schools, Kenslio Ojentis
An Embedded Single-Case Study: Identifying JROTC Teachers' Leadership Practices That Influence Secondary Learning Environments, NaAngela Lolee Sue O'Neal
A Predictive Study of Factors Impacting Technology Integration in Elementary Public Charter Schools, Carrie D. Ortiz
Effective Parental Involvement in Catholic Middle Schools in Houston, Texas, Anthonia Ogochukwu Osuesu
Parent's Perceptions And Lived Experiences About Online Learning in Elementary Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Benjamin Owusu
The Perceived Impact of a Global Pandemic on the Academic Achievement and Social-Emotional Health of Students in the Title I Elementary Classroom: A Phenomenology, Tiffany Nicole Paige
A Phenomenological Study of Novice Teachers' Experiences with Diverse Classroom Readiness, Syreeta Nicole Palmer
Monolingual Teacher and Guardian Perceptions of School Climate and Cultural Experiences in a Dual Language In-District Public Charter School: A Case Study, Erica Valencia Pardo
A Phenomenological Study of Teachers' Experiences with Educational Gamification and its Impact on Student Engagement in the Middle School Math and Science Classroom, Kimberly Rudd Parks
The Public Montessori Journey: A Phenomenological Study of the Transition Experiences of Public Montessori Teacher Interns, Krystal Michelle Perkins
Exploring the Influence of PBIS, RTI, and MTSS Implementation on Classroom Time, Student Behavior, and Academic Achievement: A Phenomenological Study, Robert L. Pettit
Association Between Intent to Persist, Self-Efficacy, and Burnout among College First-Year STEM Students, Shereza Marina Phekni
What Would a Teacher Do?: A Case Study on Alternative School Teachers' Perceptions on Cyberbullying, Darius Cortez Philpot
The Impact of Student Achievement Based upon the Differences between Teacher Perception of Blended Learning and Their Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Jason DeWayne Pizzino
Predicting Student Pragmatic Social Skills Development by Student Age and Behavior Classification, Christopher Justin Pope
Impact of School Closures and Virtual Instruction on Sixth Grade Reading and Math Achievement of Student Subgroups, Crystal Michelle Pope
African American Males, Who Attended Urban High Schools, Concerning Their Academic Achievement in North Carolina: A Phenomenological Study, Jermaine Lee Porter
Project-Based Learning and its Impact on High School Students' Attitudes Towards Mathematics: A Quantitative Study, David E. Postlethwait
Understanding the Role of Parent-Teacher Communication in Motivating Elementary School Students: A Case Study, Brittany Rose Powers
Challenging the Gifted Learner Virtually: A Phenomenological Study, Amanda Jeane Price
Eastern Orthodox Christians, Education, and Conflict: A Grounded Theory Study, Cole Tucker Puterbaugh
The Predictive Ability of Early Reading Indicators and Spelling on Oral Reading Fluency, Jessie MacKenzie Reed
Exploring Academic Goal Commitment and Grit in College Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of African American Male Graduates, Anthony Earl Reid
A Phenomenological Study of Teachers’ Lived Experiences while Addressing Cultural Diversity in Middle Schools and High Schools, Juan Pablo Vivialdi Remy
Motivation in Student Retention: A Phenomenology of Non-traditional Undergraduate Students in Online Learning, Jasmine Monique Reynolds
The Relationship Between Problematic Smartphone Use and the Academic Performance of University Students, Richard Robinette
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experiences of Homeschool Parents Who Use Online Courses as Scaffolding to Improve Their Children's Self-Efficacy, Andrew Scott Robinson
The Effects of Social Support on the Sport Motivation of NCAA Division III Athletes Through the Lens of Self-Determination Theory: A Correlational Study, Stephanie Dawn Roby
The Low Retention Rates of Nontraditional Students in Community Colleges: An Exploratory Case Study, Stephanie Rodrigo
Special Education Personnels' Self-Efficacy of Behavior Reduction Strategies: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Erin Renee Rubendall
The Transformation of Rural Elementary Classroom English Language Teachers During Distance Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Cecilia Frazier Salzer
Threats and Opportunities to Critical Thinking Development Students Encounter in a Christian College Environment: A Case Study, Mark Edward Schwartz
Recommendations to Solve the Problem of a Lack of Computer Skills Among CLB 4 and 5 Learners at the LINC Center, Samir Hanna Sefain
Online Versus Face-to-Face Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Student Outcomes: A Causal-Comparative and Correlational Study, Nicole Christine Shears
A Quantitative Study Comparing Student Engagement and Student Achievement for Non-Traditional Graduate Students in Blended Synchronous or Asynchronous Online Learning, Heather Marie Shellabarger
A Predictive Correlational Study of Factors Affecting Teachers' Technology Self-Efficacy, Rebecca Peterson Shertzer
Examining the Predictive Relationship between MAP Reading Scores and Instructional Setting among Students with Disabilities, Erika Renee' Simpson
Public School Teachers' Experiences with High-Stakes Testing: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, LaMorris Nakita Smith
Understanding Psychological Reactance in K-5 Public School Educators: A Hermeneutical, Phenomenological Study, Kimberlee Sproul
Phenomenological Study on Teacher Perceptions of Tier 1 and the Adult Learner's Application of the Knowledge, Michelle M. Stapp
A Phenomenological Study of Middle School Teacher Experiences in a Standardized Testing Environment, Megan Raines Stevens
Self-Determination and Student Persistence: A Case Study of a Higher Education Institution Exclusive to Students with Disabilities, Nachole Marie Stewart
A Phenomenological Study of the Underrepresentation of Blacks in Leadership Roles in Professional Services Organizations, Marcia E. Stokes
Faculty Perceptions of Professional Growth After Course Design Collaboration With An Instructional Designer: A Phenomenological Study, Althea Anita Streater
Exploring Leadership Support and its Influence on Self-Efficacy: The Lived Experiences of Novice Teachers, Lauryn Elizabeth Stripling
A Phenomenological Study of Faculty Involvement in the Retention and Recruitment of Students at a Two-Year College: A Progressive Approach, Theresa Marie Strong
