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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

DISTRIBUTED LEADERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS ACROSS THE ASIA PACIFIC: A SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY STUDY , Robert A. Appino

Enrollment Management Leadership Response to System Changes: Case Study , Christopher R. Jensen

Answering the Call of Late Registration , Brooke Justice

THE INFLUENCE OF INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL HEADS ON SHAPING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE , Ian D. MacPhail

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES AND MULTI-FRAME THINKING OF RURAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS’ DURING PERIODS OF CRISIS , Steven J. Moses

MC Means Mentor the Child: Examining School-Based Hip-Hop Clubs for Youth Empowerment, Leadership Development, and Capacity for Change , Daniel Wolford

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

An Exploration of Effective District Practices For Enculturating and Retaining Kentucky's Newest Teachers in the Profession , Cari Lea Boyd

Principals as Instructional Leaders: Building Knowledge of Applied Learning to Confidently Lead Implementation , Janell Lynn McClure

ADDRESSING A COHORT DISCREPANCY AMONG NINTH-GRADE STUDENTS AT A RURAL/SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL , Bryley Keaton Murphy

UNDERSTANDING FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SAFETY, SAVVINESS, AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE ONLINE , Collis Ray Robinson

Investigating the Relationship Between Empowerment and Secondary Science Teachers’ Technology Integration Knowledge , Jane Elizabeth Walsh

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Impacting Website Visitor Engagement Through Information Provision , Will Buntin

Using Communities of Practice to Support At-Home Gospel Learning from a Release Time Seminary Classroom , Nicholas A. Davis

IMPROVING SELF-EFFICACY OF TEAMS SUPPORTING ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS THROUGH COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE , Boyd Gudgel

The Power of Connections: An Online Doctoral Program's Use of Strategic Onboarding to Enhance the Doctoral Experience , Jeri Heileman

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILL INTEGRATION WITHIN THE EQUINE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY , Savannah Faye Robin

Meeting Transfer Students Where They Are: A New Organizational Approach to Transfer Student Communication, Support, and Recruitment , Daniel Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

TRANSFORMING OUTCOMES TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY SUNRISE CHILDREN’S SERVICES , Richard R. Burslem

Action Research as Professional Development: Creating Effective Professional Development in Every Classroom , Lori A. Cambareri

Fostering A Sense of Community Among Teachers Via A Community of Practice: A Mixed-Methods Action Research Study , Apryl Clark Moore

THE EFFECTS OF A STRENGTHS BASED FACULTY COACHING INTERVENTION ON FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE: A MIXED METHODS ACTION RESEARCH STUDY , Conrad Alfred Davies Sr.

A Constructive Approach to Managing Faculty Conflict: An Action Research Study , Natasha L. Davis

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HEADS’ SELF-EFFICACY AND GOVERNANCE: AN INTERVENTION , Joshua Ashley Garrett

BUILDING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND SELF-EFFICACY AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS THROUGH COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE , Garrett Rimey

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

NEW TEACHER INDUCTION: IMPROVING TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY , William Jesse Bacon

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Educational Leadership Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Integrating Environmental Education Into Teacher Preparation Programs , Jenny Bladow

Need For Vertical Alignment In English Classes Between K-12 And Higher Education Institutions , Kelsey Buchholz

Transforming Educational Landscapes: How Student Choice Influences Achievement, Engagement, And Instructional Objectives , Alissa Kaye Carter

Mental Health And Youth Sports: The Importance Of Adding A Smartphone App To Improve Awareness, Education, And Resources For Youth Athletes , Kelli Gast

The Effects Of Covid-19 On School Attendance: Examining Explanations For Chronically Absent Students , Samantha Kaloustian

Educator Perceptions On Equity And Inclusion In The Classroom , Brittany N. Melfi

Building A Better Teacher Evaluation System , Amanda Melsby

Survey Of National Junior College Athletic Directors On The Top Things They Wish They Knew During Their First Year: First-Year Athletic Director Manual For Success , Jayden Olson

Teachers' Perspectives On Transformational Leadership , Kelsey Rae Peltier

Trauma Education In Social Work Curricula: An Innovative Approach To The Teaching Of Trauma-Informed Care , Jennifer M. Schlinger

Faculty Experiences Of Implementing Co-Teaching Strategies , Krystie Lynn Seese

The Experiences Of Black Male Teachers In International Schools In East And Southeast Asia , Myson Jonathan Sheppard

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Helping Students From Refugee Backgrounds Succeed In Higher Education Through Support Systems , Arinola Adebayo

The Z Factor: Generation Z And The Perspectives Of Recruitment Professionals On Sustaining Small Private Liberal Arts Institutions During A Decade Of Expected Decline In Higher Education Enrollment , Shawn Adkins

Examining Relationships Between Wellness And Student Success: Recommendations For Integration Of Wellness At A Community College , Heather Dewaard-Flickinger

Comparative Analysis Of Instructional Strategies To Improve Student Engagement In An Online Introductory Undergraduate French Course , Rachel Beth Dwyer

Development Of The Share Your Story Program: Understanding How Self-Stigma And Mental Health Storytelling Influence Mental Health Experiences On College Campuses , Kyle Cromer Elliott

Instructional Coach Professional Learning: Developing Reflective Practices, Cultural Competence, And Self-Efficacy In An Asynchronous Course , Mena Hill

The Importance Of Inclusive Classrooms For Students With Disabilities: Research Leading To The Creation Of A Needs Assessment To Support Inclusive Classrooms , Tara Jensen

Physical Therapists' Decision To Practice In Vestibular Rehabilitation And Concussion Management: A Qualitative Study Of Influences , Michelle Lea Keller

Rural States’ Use Of Federal Government Terminology Related To Federal Student Aid And Postsecondary Accreditation: A Toolkit To Support Information Access And Use For Rural Students , Valerie Lefor

To Stay Or Leave: Commitment Decisions Of Early-Career Faculty , Kevin Moberg

Vertical Transfer Student Integration At A Technical University: A Case Study Of A Large, Urban, Private Institution , Eric Michael Pope

Internet Training Modules Targeting Home-Based Parent Involvement With Students In Early Childhood Special Education , Nicole Marie Reybok

Better Together: Building Supportive Teacher-Student Relationships With Adolescents Using Alternative School Practices As A Model , Michelle Salyer

A Survey Of Research Administrators To Identify Areas Of Administrative Burden In Federal Research Grant Management , Jessica Lynn Schiller

Increasing Implementation Fidelity Of Behavior Intervention Plans In Public Schools Following Delivery Of Remote Behavior Skills Training For Staff , Shayna Kia Shriver

The Key Actions Of School Leaders That Contribute To Effective Implementation Of Restorative Practice , Amy L. Starzecki

Restorative Justice Practices In Middle School Settings In North Dakota , Carly Theis

Multinomial Logistic And Negative Binomial Regressions Of Campus Instructional Modes, Institutional Characteristics, And Covid-19 Case Counts In Fall 2020 In The Midwest , Katherine Marian Tyler

Effective Differentiation Strategies For Engaging English Language Learners In The General Education Classroom: An Implementation Study , Renee Ullom

Beyond The Brick And Mortar: Examining Internal Selection Of Principals , Brittany Upton

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys Curriculum Series Longitudinal Effects On Grade 4 Student Reading Scores , Daniel Warcken

Voice Of The Voiceless: Alumni Of A Rural North Dakota School Respond To Traditional Urban Solutions For Rural Education , Thomas Warman

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

North Dakota Administrators' And Teachers' Perception On School Calendars: Academic And Social-Emotional Learning , Jacqueline Gaye Bye

Educators’ Perceptions Of Youth Behavioral Health Training In Schools Across North Dakota , Elisa Laura Diederich

North Dakota Elementary School Counseling Programs: Implications For Policy And Practice , Holly Larson

Bridging The Transition Gap: Student Perceptions Of Middle To High School Transition Practices And School Connectedness , Amanda Quintus

Fulfilling The Purpose Of Education: Voices Of North Dakota Graduates Pertaining To Curriculum And Graduation Requirements , Sarah Jean Ricks

Participatory Action Research: Managing Smartphones In The Secondary Classroom , Andrea Simon

Creating And Designing Collaborative Learning Spaces In A Secondary School Setting , Darin Walters

Characteristics Of School Success As Identified By School Leaders , Dave Wheeler

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Critical Race Examination Of The Lived Experiences Of Persistent African American Students At A Predominantly White Community College , Elena Favela Naca

Change Theory And Perceptions Of Innovation From Educators Within K-12 Schools In The State Of North Dakota , Ryan P. Lyson

Elementary And Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions Of Native American Students’ Academic Performances In North Dakota , Andrew Younkam Mangwa

The Role Of A Principal In Creating A School Climate In Which New American Students Thrive: An Ethnographic Case Study Of A Midwest Magnet School , Attia Noor

Student Athlete Perceptions On Coaches' Relationships Impacting Continued Participation In High School Athletics , Mark Allen Rerick

Montana Coaches' Perceptions On Including Transgender Athletes In High School Interscholastic Sports And Its Effect On Team Chemistry , David L. Woods Ii

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Principals' Perceptions Of Implementation Levels Of Innovative Education In North Dakota Schools , Timothy Godfrey

Integrating Best Practice Into Fieldwork: A Narrative Inquiry Into The Level II Experiences Of Occupational Therapy Students , Cherie Graves

Empathetic Student-Centric Decisional Mindset: A Grounded Theory Study Of Teachers' Judgment Experiences , Joshua Sean Grover

An Examination On The Progression Of Students Assigned To Developmental Or College Level Math At A Tribal Community College , Rhonda Blanche Gustafson

Narrative Portraiture Of American Indian Men Who Persist To Completion Of Doctoral Degrees , Shawn F. Holz

Prestige, Status, And Esteem And The Teacher Shortage , Scott G. Klimek

Impact Of A Billing Strategy On Degree Completion Rates At A North Dakota Tribal College , Wanda Lee Laducer

Principals' Perspectives Regarding Grades 9-12 Black, Asian, And Latino Males In North Dakota Public Schools , Maggie Harrison Lowery

Exploring K-12 Superintendent Turnover: Career Advancement Or Dissatisfaction Realized? , Francis Arthur Schill

The Impact Of Support Areas On The Academic Success Of International Students In Community Colleges , Taiwo Olubusoye Soetan

A Presidential Leadership Process For Higher Education In Small, Rural Institutions And Settings , Teresa Caplinger Spaeth

Competing By Tweeting: A Content Analysis Of University Presidents' Tweets , Susan Balcom Walton

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Female Faculty Perspectives On Blended Learning At Universities In Saudi Arabia , Hind Hamed B Alghanmi

Educational Leadership Development In Saudi Arabia: Experiences Of Participants Of The Saudi Oxford Program For Educational Leaders , Azizah Fhad Alogali

A Tapestry Of Educational Technology Women Leaders In Higher Education: A Qualitative Study , Jane Braaten Overmoe

Examining The Effects Of Breakthrough Coaching On Instructional Leadership , Kevin Neil Clace

Examining Teacher Perceptions On Change In Secondary School Libraries To Promote Informational Literacy , Sarah Crary

Intergenerational Perspectives On Leadership By Men Of The Three Affiliated Tribes , Chad Beldon Dahlen

International Freshmen Student Satisfaction With Campus Environments At U. S. Institutions Through The Lens Of The National Survey Of Student Engagement (NSSE) , Ludmi Herath

Exploring Student Perspectives On Elementary To Middle School Transition Practices , Erin Spies

The Role Of A Principal In Establishing And Maintaining Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports (pbis): An Ethnographic Case Study , Angela Wanzek

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

A Midwest School District’s Implementation Process Of A New Teacher Evaluation Model , Kristopher G. Arason G. Arason

Attitudes And Beliefs Of North Dakota Early Childhood Educators Toward Gender Constructs , Janelle Jean Ferderer

What Is Teacher Effectiveness? A Case Study Of Educator Perceptions In A Midwest Elementary School , Christine Lynn Job

"A Degree Is A Part Of The Puzzle, But Only A Piece.” Understanding How Employers Determine The Value Of Academic Credentials , Brenda Kaspari

Working And Providing Care: Increasing Student Engagement For Part-Time Community College Students , Daniel Leingang

Teacher Perspectives On The Impact Of High-Stakes Testing On Students With Disabilities: A Grounded Theroy Study , Tammy Mayer

Academic Interventions in Secondary Schools: Examining Teachers' Perceptions of Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support , Shannon Mortrud

Faculty Experiences with Instructional Innovations: A Phenomenological Study of Faculty Use of Instructional Video , Timothy Patrick ONeal

The Long-Term Impacts Of Study Abroad On Oxford Eurospring Alumni: A Phenomenological Study , Karmen Pfeiffer Sorenson

Teacher perspectives on the impact of high-stakes testing on students with disabilities : a grounded theory study , Tammy Marie Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Lived Experiences Of Freshman Students In Their First Semester Of College , Lisa Marie Burger

Spirituality And Student Engagement At A Small, Church-Related Private College , Hal Henry Haynes

Applying The Kano Model To Higher Education: Moving Beyond Measuring Student Satisfaction , Melissa P. Mcdowall

Parent Understanding Of K-6 Student Mathematics Performance Using Standards-Based Compared To Traditional Report Cards , Jill Ann Olson

Passing On The Legacy: How Rural Community College Senior Officers Prepare The Next Generation Of Leaders , Linda Thompson Thompson

A Dual-Level Approach To Enrollment Management , Jason Trainer

Academia Meeting The Needs Of Industry: A Case Study Of Developing A New Degree Program For Petroleum Engineering , Rosemary Vogt

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Roles, Responsibilities, And Experiences Of Rural Superintendent-Principals , Chad Clark

Student Perceptions Of Digital Resources And Digital Technology In A Flipped Classroom , Larry S. Guggisberg

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Of Graduate Students' Experiences Of Plagiarism By Their Professors , Kimberly Dawn (Hanson) Becker

Regional Education Associations In North Dakota: Perceptions Of REA Directors And School Superintendents , Jeffery E. Lind

College Students Who Abstain From Alcohol: Those Who Choose Not To Use , Sandra Jean Luck

Is MOOC Madness Here To Stay? An Institutional Legitimacy Study Of Employers , Alyssa R. Martin

Turn That Frown Upside Down: The Experience Of Higher Education Faculty Moving From Disillusionment To Vitality , Robert J. Martin

Exploring The Impact And Benefits Of A Health Education Program At Turtle Mountain , Shane Michael Martin

Instrumental Music Participation and the Differences in Academic Performances for Students in Poverty , Shawn A. Oban

How Shared Experiences Impact Teachers Who Remain In American Indian Elementary Schools More Than Five Years , Rae Marie Wilkie-Villebrun

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

The Influence Of Priming On College Students' Financial Valuation Of Art , Lenetta Choate

Grade Level Retention: A Comparative Study Of Beliefs And Practices In North Dakota And Surrey , Kim Englund

Perceptions Of School Leaders In Western North Dakota Regarding The Effects Of Rapid Population Growth On Pk-12 Educational Organizations , Scott Faul

Understanding Somali Women Refugee Students' Lives And Program Decisions At Two-Year Colleges: A Narrative Approach , Mary Fontes

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Outside the Box: Examining the School Experience from the Perspectives of Early Leavers , Caitlin Armstrong

Navigating New Frontiers: A Narrative of CTE Administrators Leading Rural Innovation , Claire Bass

Adjunct Faculty Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Analysis , James Bernard

COVID 19 and Classroom Instruction: A Comparison of Synchronous In-Person and Virtual Student Learning , Jason Brown

A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Undergraduate Students Who Participated in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program , Alexandria C. Craft

Trauma Informed Schools: Investigating K-12 Educator Perceptions from Professional Learning to Implementing Practices , Kelsey Cupp

Internship Experiences for Aspiring Educational Leaders: Student Understanding and Effectiveness , Adam Douglas

A Comparison of Student Academic Variables in Mixed Teaching Methods and Traditionally Taught Biology Courses at Participating Community Colleges in Tennessee , Elesha Goodfriend

The Perceptions of Black Teachers Regarding the Work Environment in Predominately White Schools P-12 , Rhonda Lankford

The Experiences of QuestBridge Scholars at Elite Universities , Karla J. Leybold

No Tolerance for Zero Tolerance: Teacher Perceptions of Restorative Practices , Meghann Ramsey

An Examination of the Effect of the Implementation of a Trauma-Informed School Initiative on the Attitudes of the Staff in a School , Michael Riddell

Understanding Community College Student Perceptions of Academic Advising , Benjamin Umbarger, Jr.

Student Achievement in the State of Tennessee Through Virtual Learning in Asynchronous, Bisynchronous, and Hybrid Approaches , Lindsey Weeden

Consultation Versus Direct Special Education Services and Postschool Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities as Assessed by Indicator 14 Data , Callie Welch

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Professional Collaboration in Small Rural Schools: Teacher Perceptions of the Role of School Administrators , Brian A. Bettis

School-wide Academic Outcomes and Instructional Modality Used During the 2018-2022 School Years , Matthew Bowser

The Experiences of Students During COVID-19 School Disruptions , Brandi Bullock

Educators’ Perceptions of Trauma-Informed Instructional Practices in One Northeast Tennessee School District , Alecia Burleson

Community College Students' Perceptions of Sense of Community and Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom , Marla Cartwright

Art and Interdisciplinary Opportunities for Literacy Instruction: A Qualitative Study to Examine Educator Perceptions in the Rural Setting , Courtney Collins

Dual Enrollment Matriculation Rates at Tennessee Board of Regents Community Colleges , Jacob Cutshall Church

The Modern Classrooms Project: Student Efficacy and Achievement , Rhiannon Dunn

Tennessee Promise and Two-Year Community College Retention and Graduation in Rural Appalachia , Tammy Dycus

Perception of Social Media as Seen by Educational Leadership Online Graduate Students , Todd Emma

Secondary Educator and Administrator Perceptions of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Student Academic Achievement , Cynthia Everitt

Selecting Classroom Grading Practices: A Qualitative Study Exploring Teacher Experiences , Tallye Gass

Educator Understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , Dana Johnson

Parent Choice: Learning Pods or Public Education During COVID-19 Pandemic , Shari Kinney

Resident Assistants as Students and Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Amy Korstange

Student Success Programming, College Academic Achievement Scores, and Retention Rates , Leslie D. Merritt

Papa Was a Missing Stone: An Exploration into the Lived Experiences of Father-Absent African American Women , Jamila Jordan Moody

College Commute Distance and Retention for First-time, Community College Freshmen , Michael O'Hagan

Administrators’ Perceptions of Alternatives to Suspension in Virginia Urban Public Schools , Hayley Poland

Finding the Path to College Completion: A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences of First-Generation Students at a Technical College in Rural West Tennessee , JacQuene Rainey

Perceptions of Educators on Motivational Strategies Influencing Middle School Students in Mathematics Courses , Amy Rigsby

School Leader Perceptions about the Implementation and Utility of Restorative Practices , Danielle Rutig

Teacher Self-Efficacy in Novice Job-Embedded Practitioners , Shay Shannon

Learning Mindset Dimensions and Completion Status of Tennessee Community College Students , Donna Sue M. Shellman

Advising Minority Pre-Med Students: Perceptions of Pre-Med Advisors at Institutions in the Southeastern Association of Advisors in the Health Professions Region , Victoria Street

Strategic Blended Learning: 9-12 Teacher Perceptions of Digital Engagement Post COVID-19 , Brandon D. Weaver

Exploring the Experiences of Underrepresented Students Pursuing Health-Related Graduate or Professional Programs , Alison Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

The Front Lines of Student Success: A Phenomenography Exploring the Background and Knowledge of Primary Role Academic Advisors in Higher Education , Alicia N. Abney

Physician Quality Scores and the Presentation and Delivery Method of Data in a Residency Program , Monaco Briggs

A Phenomenological Study of Tenure-Track Faculty Serving in Dual Roles as Administrators , Keri L. Carter

A Phenomenological Study of Contributing Factors and Common Trends Related to Teacher Attrition in Western North Carolina , Preston Clarke

Academic Performance Among First-Year College Freshmen Following Participation in a Summer Bridge Program , Gregory Anderson Cross

Virginia High Schools: Academic and Social Climate Performance Measures and Black Public Secondary School Administrators , Tim Duncan

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Schools: Restorative Practices for Social and Emotional Issues in Education , Heather Easterling

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor Perceptions of Instructional Delivery in a Virtual Environment , John Derek Faulconer

The Role of Middle and High School Principals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study , Dustin Ford

Educators’ Perceptions of Implementation and Outcomes of Trauma-Informed Care Training in Three Appalachian Elementary Schools , Jeannie Guess

The Impact of Mentoring in Closing the Achievement Gap for Black Male Students at a Predominantly White University in Tennessee , Patricia Waire Harlan

College Students’ Perceptions of Sense of Community, Satisfaction, and Cognitive Learning in Online Classes , Laura Lynn Higgs Kappel

A Phenomenological Study on How University Employees Experienced Working from Home During a Pandemic , Amy Hill

Transfer Articulation and Transfer Agreement Success: Student Transfer from Community College to Locally Governed, Public, 4-Year Universities in Tennessee , Kathi Horne

The Lived Experiences of Students Who are Single Parents and Attending Community College: A Phenomenological Study , Debbie Johnson

Educator Perceptions of the Working Environment in Tennessee Elementary Schools that Actively Employ Positive Behavior Supports and Restorative Practices , Scott Thomas Lamie

Gen Z Students’ Experiences with College Choice , Heather Levesque

Perceptions of Middle School Teachers Regarding Differentiation Instruction , Karen Mclerran

Relationships Between Dual Enrollment Parameters, College Completion, and Time to Completion at Tennessee Community Colleges , Victoria N. Mellons

Teachers’ Perceptions on the Effects of COVID-19 on Juniors and Seniors in High School , Martha J. Meredith

An Examination of the Working Relationships Between General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Paraprofessionals in General Education Settings , Rita Page Hosay

Student Achievement and Teacher Perceptions of School Climate in Title 1 and Non-Title 1 Schools , Jennifer E. Pangle

Organizational Communication in Community Colleges: Staff Members’ Perspectives , Sinthea Reynolds

Perceptions of Tenured Science Faculty Regarding the Provision of Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities , Rebecca J. Riggs

Student Experiences Leaving Health Profession Interest Areas , Megan Roberts

K-5 Elementary Alternative Program: A Case Study , William E. Scheuer IV

Beginning Teachers' Perceptions of Administrator Involvement in the Beginning Teacher Induction Process: A Phenomenological Study , Rachel Shepherd

Examining Diversity and the Role and Influence of Post-Secondary Faculty at a Predominantly White Institution in Tennessee: A Critical Race Case Analysis , Lanell Smith

Consequences of Caring: The Manifestation of Compassion Fatigue in High School Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Randi Staggs

A Quantitative Study to Examine the Relationship between School Administrators’ Path-Goal Approach and Teachers’ Perceived Working Conditions , Tierra Stark

The Effects of Previous Traumatic Experiences on Learning Outcomes: Perceptions of Black Men Who are Attending Community College , Willie Thomas

Community College Faculty’s Perceptions of Culturally Responsive Teaching , Sarah Tolbert-Hurysz

An Examination of the Factors Contributing to Academic Resilience Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Individuals in Northeast Tennessee , Connie Larissa Trivette

Phenomenological Study of Positive Coteaching Dyads Perceptions of Their Coteaching Relationship , Ashley Weber

Examining How Black Administrator Employment Decisions are Impacted by the Behaviors of Supervisors , Annie Wilson Whitaker

The Contribution of Early Postsecondary Opportunities to Retention and Graduation Rates at One Community College in Tennessee , Joe Wingate

The Lived Experiences of Introverts and their Extracurricular Involvement in a Four-Year University Environment , Maigan Wipfli

Adaptation of Instructional Strategies and Practices During a Pandemic , Lacy E. York Hughes

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Assessment Scores of Remote and In-Person Learning for Grades Three - Six Students in an East Tennessee School District , Jessica Adams

Honors Participation at a Two-Year Community College: Academic and Student Engagement Outcomes , Amanda Bennett

A Causal Comparative Study of STEM Persistence Between Supported and Non-Supported STEM Interested Students , Elizabeth Bernardi

Perceptions of Roane State Community College Presidents on the Events Shaping the Institution’s Leadership History , John Norris Brown

School Accountability and Chronic Absenteeism in the State of Tennessee , Heidi Campbell

Educator Perceptions of Generational Poverty, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Student Learning , Rachel Cook

Sororities Surviving COVID-19: A Phenomenological Study of Panhellenic Virtual Sorority Recruitment , Margaret Darden

Black and White Student Achievement Gaps in Tennessee , Haley Dirmeyer

Influence of Student Characteristics, Class Size, and Instructor Characteristics in Online Student Success , Melody K. Edmonds

A Phenomenological Inquiry Exploring Parental Involvement at Alternative Schools in Eastern North Carolina , Irv Glenn II

Teacher Perceptions of Shifts Within the School Culture After Implementation of a Trauma-Informed Program , Jennifer Green

Looping and Academic Achievement in Elementary Schools , Kate Hall

Response to Intervention 2 EasyCBM and AIMSweb Intervention Programs How They Relate to Student Growth , George T. Hopson

Perceptions of Occupationally Trained Technical College Faculty on their Preparedness to Teach and on the Need for Professional Development: A Phenomenological Study , Brandon Hudson

Generation X and Generation Y: An Exploration of Student Motivation to Learn and Technology Use , LaDonna Hutchins

Retaining First-Generation and Pell-Eligible Students with a Near-Peer Coaching Intervention , Kacie Hutson

Leadership Qualities of Female Presidents Serving the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology System , Kelli Kea-Carroll

Student Chronic Absenteeism and Perceptions of School Climate , Misty Keller

A Phenomenological Study Examining How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Way Teachers Use Technology to Deliver Instruction from March 2020 - May 2021 , Dedra Lamb

A Study Investigating the Experience of Teachers’ Innovative Adaptation of Teaching and Learning , Andrea Lowery

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Undergraduate Students of Color Raising Children and Persisting in Higher Education , Kimberly Denise Alvarez (Dissertation)

Adopting OER Course Materials: Instructor Experiences , Jenny Ceciliano (Dissertation)

An Exploratory Study of an Executive Team Leading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) , Tara LaShawn Cooper (Dissertation)

Marketing in Higher Education: The Effects on the College Choice Experience of First-Generation Latinx Students , David Cortez (Dissertation)

Exploring the Curriculum and Institutional Contexts of STEM Future Faculty Programs , Amy Mae Forester (Dissertation)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Simulation-Based Education: Experiences from Multiple Academic Health Centers , Jesika Samuelson Gavilanes (Dissertation)

Co-Designing with First-Generation Transfer Students , Randi Petrauskas Harris (Dissertation)

A Qualitative Study on the Persistence of Seasoned Student Affairs Professionals , Russell Taylor Jones (Dissertation)

Is This My Place? Contributing Factors to Community College Students' Longitudinal Sense of Belonging and the Connection of Sense of Belonging to Student Success , Kelly Elizabeth Love (Dissertation)

Sustainable Leadership During Turbulent Times , Paul Marietta (Dissertation)

Embodying Whole Community Preparedness: A Case Study of Student-Facing Preparedness Initiatives at Institutions of Higher Education in the State of Oregon , Francis Pastorelle (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

The Double Dutch Retention Framework: A Grounded Theory Study on Increasing Racial Staff Diversity at Pacific Northwest Community Colleges , Dominique S. Austin (Dissertation)

Local Voices: Counterstorytelling and Retention of Faculty of Color in Oregon's Community College System , Kristin Christophersen (Dissertation)

Understanding the Experiences of Latino Medical Students in a Learning Medical Environment , Leslie García (Dissertation)

An Exploration of the Relationship Between Disability Status Disclosure, Accommodation Use, and Student Success: Curricular and Co-Curricular Implications , Kaela Marie Parks (Dissertation)

The Radical Relationality of Complex Partnerships: Community-Member Experiences in Critical Community-Based Learning , Amie Riley (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Transformative Ecoliteracy Development in Postsecondary Education: Cultivating Intentional Relationships Through Garden-Based Learning , Shevawn Armstrong (Thesis)

Perspectives of Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability in College Inclusion Programs on their Preparation for Working in Competitive Integrated Employment , Eva R. Blixseth (Dissertation)

Improvement Science: Improving Employee Engagement , Ryan S. Carpenter (Dissertation)

Must Be Present to Win: Principals' Perspectives on Exclusionary Discipline , William Jeremy Cohen (Dissertation)

Culture of Care and Prosocial Leadership: Autoethnography of an Elementary School Principal Navigating Covid-19 , Ashley Marie Davis (Dissertation)

Radical (Re)Positioning of Students as Cocreators of Curriculum: A Participatory Action Research Study of Undergraduate Student-Instructor Partnerships in Online Learning Environments , Kari Eleana Goin (Dissertation)

Amplifying Arab American Heritage Language Students' Voices: A Multiple Case Study on Translanguaging Practices and Identity Negotiation in University Arabic Classrooms , Lina Gomaa (Dissertation)

Silos in Higher Education Institutions: Shifting from Organizational Phenomena to a Practical Framework for Equitable Decision-making , Mandi Sue Mizuta (Dissertation)

Higher Education Futures: The Transformative Potential of Using Critical Foresights Practices & Arts Based Research in Our Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear, and Incomprehensible (BANI) World , Sheila Christine Mullooly (Dissertation)

Professional Development for Special Education Paraeducators: How to Effectively Train Classroom Staff to Support Students with Complex Instructional and Behavioral Needs , Cara Olson-Sawyer (Dissertation)

Keeping in Touch While Sheltering in Place: A Comparative Case Study on the Complex Emotions Experienced by Older Adults When Introduced to ICTs and Video Conferencing Services , Marisa Susan Soltz (Dissertation)

Increasing Collaboration to Improve Student Outcomes: Improvement Science , Cassandra Diane Thonstad (Dissertation)

In Their Own Words: Examining the Educational Experiences, Expectations, and Values of Oregon Low-Income, Single Black Mothers , Reiko Mia Williams (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Walking as a Way of Knowing: An Autoethnography of Embodied Inquiry , Lauriel-Arwen Amoroso (Dissertation)

Creativity in Science, Engineering, and the Arts: A Study of Undergraduate Students' Perceptions , Dildora F. Beaulieu (Dissertation)

Creating Systems of Shared Accountability for Early Leaver Students: Perspectives of Principals , Lorna Kay Fast Buffalo Horse (Dissertation)

Developing Social Work Skills in Online Environments: What Online MSW Graduates Tell Us , Samuel W. Gioia (Dissertation)

Emotional Intelligence and Resonant Leadership: Investigating School Principals' Preparation and Professional Development in Response to Covid-19 and Other Challenges , Ashlie Kaye Miller (Dissertation)

Diffusion of Innovation: Investigations of Technology Advances on a University Campus , Melissa Shaquid Pirie (Dissertation)

An Exploratory Study of Adjunct Faculty Professional Growth Experiences , Bethany Ann Potts (Dissertation)

Women's Work: a Feminist Standpoint Theory Study of Scholarship, Voice, and Resistance in the Academic Generation of Knowledge , Linnea Angelica Spitzer (Dissertation)

Impacts of Nontraditional Admissions Criteria on the Admittance and Retention of Academically At-Risk Student Populations , Kristen Marie Winter (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

An Inquiry into Developing College Student Socially-Responsible Leadership: Ethics of Justice and Care in the Midst of Conflict and Controversy , Jill Frances Childress (Dissertation)

Where's the Learning in On-Campus Student Employment? An Inquiry into the Experiences of Undergraduate Student Employees , Patricia Ann Dorman (Dissertation)

Residence Life as Learning Organizations: an Inquiry Into Organizational Elements that Support Integration of the Residential Curriculum , Heather Kropf (Dissertation)

#AdultingWhileBlack: Encountering in the Campus Climate and the Formation of Racialized Adult Identity Among Traditional-Age Black College Students , Sarah Nana Kutten (Dissertation)

Faculty Use of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) for Internationalization at Home , Sally Strand Mudiamu (Dissertation)

Sense of Belonging from a Distance: How Online Students Describe, Perceive, and Experience Belonging to the Institution , Marleigh Luster Perez (Dissertation)

Cultural Wealth and the Racialized Experiences of Persisting Latinx Business Students in a Predominantly White Institution: a Study on Sense of Belonging , Rebecca Sue Sanchez (Dissertation)

Untangling the Factors that Affect Student Retention: a Quantitative Study of the Relationships among First-Year Seminar Program Characteristics and Instructor Type (Full-Time and Part-Time) , Christina Marie Shafer (Dissertation)

In Search of a Third Place on Campus: an Exploration of the Effects of Built Space on Students' Sense of Belonging , Kimberly S. Stave (Dissertation)

Medical Faculty Engagement in Curricular Revisions: an Inquiry into Individual and Organizational Factors that Support Participation , Tomoko Tanikawa (Dissertation)

The Experiences of Teachers Successfully Teaching Reading to Black Students , Kevin Michael Walker (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Student Sustainability Leadership Development at Portland State University: Developing Holistic Sustainability Leaders , Megan Suzanne Schneider (Thesis)

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Dual Immersion Leadership: a Case Study of Three K-5 Principals Who Show Success with Emergent Bilinguals , Ivonne Karina Dibblee (Dissertation)

Online Learners: a Study of their Advising Attitudes, Experiences, and Learning , Stephen Philip Jenkins (Dissertation)

Campus Sexual Assault and (In)Justice: an Inquiry into Campus Grievance Professionals' Roles, Responsibilities, and Perspectives of Justice , Liane Kehaulani O'Banion (Dissertation)

Does AVID Higher Education (AVID HE) Increase Student Term-to-Term Progression, Persistence Toward Credited Classes and Social Capital for First-Generation College Students Placing Into Developmental Education: a Mixed Methods Study , Christie M. Plinski (Dissertation)

Principal and Teacher Beliefs About the Impact of CBAs on School Performance: Five High Performing High Schools in Oregon , Kevin Jon Ricker (Dissertation)

A Million Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: Transition Experiences of Foster Youth Accessing Higher Education through Community College , Karen A. Sullivan-Vance (Dissertation)

Perception of the Online Degree by Accounting Hiring Gatekeepers of Mid-Size Firms in the Northwestern U.S. , Domanic Thomas (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Development of the Global-Self Through Collegiate Recreational Sports , Alexander Rocco Accetta (Dissertation)

Preparing Historically Underserved Students for STEM Careers: the Role of an Inquiry-based High School Science Sequence Beginning with Physics , Jon P. Bridges (Dissertation)

An Exploration of Effective Community College Instructors' Use of Culturally Competent Pedagogies , Aylin Bunk (Dissertation)

Faculty Job Satisfaction and Morale in Biomedical Research , Richard John Goranflo III (Dissertation)

Sustaining the Human Spirit of the High School Principal Leading for Equity , Ryan David Richardson (Dissertation)

Rural Interprofessional Health Care Education: a Study of Student Perspectives , Curt Carlton Stilp (Dissertation)

Culturally Responsive School Leadership For Latino/a Students Success , Victor H. Vergara (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

"Like Drinking Water Out of a Fire Hydrant" Medical Education as Transformation: A Naturalistic Inquiry Into the Physician Assistant Student Experience , Patricia Kenney-Moore (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Principal Leadership Practices in High Poverty K-5 Model Schools in Oregon , Janice Marie Adams (Dissertation)

The Effects of an Overnight Environmental Science Education Program on Students' Attendance Rate Change for Middle School Years , Jennifer Elizabeth Basham (Thesis)

Effective Technology Implementation in Schools: Differing Perceptions of Teachers, Administrators, and Technology Staff , Joseph Stephen Morelock (Dissertation)

Leadership and Decision-Making Skills of High Poverty Elementary School Principals in an Era of Reduced Resources , Kevin Eugene Spooner (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Understanding Male Nursing Student Perceptions of the Influence of Gender: A Qualitative Case Study Approach of Students, Faculty, and Administration in a Pacific Northwest Nursing Program , Jennifer Anne Anderson (Dissertation)

Teachers Teaching Teachers: A Sustainable and Inexpensive Professional Development Program to Improve Instruction , Carol L. Campbell (Dissertation)

Guiding the Work of Professional Learning Communities: Perspectives for School Leaders , Daniel Paul Draper (Dissertation)

School District Bond Campaigns: Strategies That Ensure Successful Outcomes , Linda L. Florence (Dissertation)

From the Whiteboard to the Web: Equipping Administrators to Recruit, Hire, and Induct Top Quality K-12 Online Teachers , Daniel Keith Huld (Dissertation)

Designing the Plane While Flying It: A Case Study on Nursing Faculty Development during Academic Electronic Health Records Integration in a Small Liberal Arts College , Karen Elizabeth Maxwell (Dissertation)

Gender Representations in U.S. Ed.D. Dissertations: A Feminist Content Analysis , Debora Kay Nelli (Dissertation)

The Impact of School-Level Factors on Minority Students' Performance in AP Calculus , Phillip Bruce Pearson (Dissertation)

Teaching and Learning for Intercultural Sensitivity: A Cross-Cultural Examination of American Domestic Students and Japanese Exchange Students , Yoko Hwang Sakurauchi (Dissertation)

Bridging the Future to Postsecondary Readiness , Brian Patrick Sien (Dissertation)

Keeping Equity in Mind: Strategies for Continuing Equity Work Once Formal Training Has Ended , Teri Lynn Tilley (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Improving Assessment Practice at the Course and Programmatic-Levels in Community Colleges: Developing The Guidebook For Student Learning Outcomes & The Assessment Loop , Steven George Beining (Dissertation)

Nursing Student Anxiety in Simulation Settings: A Mixed Methods Study , Mary Louise Cato (Dissertation)

Shaping School Culture: to Support Moving from a Targeted-Assistance to Schoolwide Title I Program , Paul Edward Coakley (Dissertation)

Facilitating Master's Student Success: A Quantitative Examination of Student Perspectives on Advising , Sarah Brooks Drummond Hays (Dissertation)

Designing Innovative Alternatives to Traditional High Schools: What Leaders Need to Know , Chester Roy Edwards (Dissertation)

Global Learning Outcomes of a Domestic Foreign Language Immersion Program , Kathleen Ann Godfrey (Dissertation)

Evaluating Alternative High Schools: Program Evaluation in Action , Drew Samuel Wayne Hinds (Dissertation)

Undergraduate Research and Metropolitan Commuter University Student Involvement: Exploring the Narratives of Five Female Undergraduate Students , Jolina Jade Kwong Caputo (Dissertation)

State Need-Based Aid and Four-Year College Student Retention: A Statewide Study , Kara Lynn McFall (Dissertation)

Academic Advising Structures that Support First-year Student Success and Retention , Brett Leland McFarlane (Dissertation)

Factors Influencing Social, Cultural, and Academic Transitions of Chinese International ESL Students in U.S. Higher Education , Akiko Ota (Dissertation)

Exploring Online Community Among Rural Medical Education Students: A Case Study , Ryan Tyler Palmer (Dissertation)

A Comparative Study of Administrator and Special Education Teacher Perceptions of Special Education Teacher Attrition and Retention , Danielle Angelina Sheldrake (Dissertation)

A Case Study of After-School Activities in one School that is Making Progress in Closing the Achievement Gap , Susan Robin Shugerman (Dissertation)

Developing the Instructional Leadership Skills of High School Principals in Tanzania: A Problem-Based Learning Approach , Peter N. Siamoo (Dissertation)

Short-Term International Service-Learning: Faculty Perceptions of and Pedagogical Strategies for the Design and Implementation of Successful Learning Experiences , Thomas Jacob Van Cleave (Dissertation)

The Retention Puzzle Reconsidered: Second Year Student Attitudes and Experiences with Advising , Michael Edward Walsh (Dissertation)

Student Employment in Student Affairs Units: Characteristics of Educationally Purposeful Environments , Shannon Timm Watson (Dissertation)

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Assessing the Relationship Between Intercultural Competence and Leadership Styles: An Empirical Study of International Fulbright Students in the U.S. , Chris Taylor Cartwright (Dissertation)

Reflective Practice and Readiness for Self-directed Learning in Anesthesiology Residents Training in the United States , Amy Katrina Miller Juve (Dissertation)

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Theses and specialist projects from 2024 2024.

CONDITIONS AFFECTING ADJUNCT TEACHING PERFORMANCE: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY , Terry Baggett

FEMALE LEADERS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH: PERCEIVED BARRIERS AND POTENTIAL INTERVENTIONS , Jacqueline Basham

TEACHER BACKGROUND AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS IN GIFTED EDUCATION , Kayla Berg

PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS IN A PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOLLOWING A MOCK TESTIMONY INTERVENTION , Monica Hines

IMPROVING PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS: AN IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE STUDY , Sarah Johnson

EXPLORING THE ROLE OF GENDER, RACE, FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE GPA AND PASSING STEM ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF GRADUATING WITH A STEM DEGREE: A MULTIPLE LOGISTIC REGRESSION ANALYSIS , Amar Patel

REFINING THE GOALS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES: AN EXPLORATORY SINGLE-CASE EMBEDDED STUDY OF A STUDENT-CENTERED PATH-GOALS SETTING , Tuan Pham

BUILDING BRIDGES: AN IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE APPROACH TO FOSTERING CROSS-GROUP CONNECTIONS AND FRIENDSHIPS AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS , Cody Russelburg

Theses and Specialist projects from 2023 2023

The Role of Leaders in Implementing Effective Leadership Strategies Towards the Educational Barriers of US-based Refugee Students: A Qualitative Case Study of Congolese Refugee Students , Faustin Busane

Using Improvement Science to Address Early Elementary Teacher Efficacy and Competency When Addressing Trauma-Induced Behavior , Laura Hayes

Internationalization of Higher Education: Leadership Roles and Challenges Senior International Officers Face in Their Efforts to Internationalize Regional Comprehensive Universities in the United States , Ibrahima Yaro

Theses and Specialist projects from 2022 2022

Anxiety Patterns in Gifted Adolescents from Parents' Perspectives , Felicia Moreschi

The Impact of Teacher Perception of Gifted Individuals on the Instruction of Gifted Students , Justin Moreschi

Theses and Specialist projects from 2010 2010

Characteristics of Local Dual Credit Programs That Promote Sustained Enrollment and High School Achievement , Karl William Olive

Theses and Specialist projects from 2009 2009

How Do Teachers Learn New Skills for Reading Instruction and Transfer Their Learning into the Classroom? , Patricia Ann Sharp

Theses and Specialist projects from 2008 2008

Principals and Teacher Leaders Co-Constructing Theories in Practice: Empowerment and Accountability Exchanged Through School Leadership , Janet Hurt

Theses and Specialist projects from 2007 2007

The Long-Term Effects of a Preschool Program , Kerry Holloman

Theses and Specialist projects from 2005 2005

The Residual Effect of Novice Primary Teachers on Reading Achievement Scores , Connie Mayo

Principal and Teacher Flow of Influence in High-Achieving, High Poverty Schools , Lisa Murley

Reading Achievement: The Impact of America's Choice in Kentucky's Schools , Brent VanMeter

Theses and Specialist projects from 1999 1999

A Comparison of the Transition of Special Needs Students to Regular Education Students , Anita Burnette

Theses and Specialist projects from 1998 1998

Assessment of the Academic Needs of Students Enrolled by the Bowling Green Community College & the Development of a Learning Assistance Model Which Will Maximize Their Probability of Success , Elizabeth Riggs

Theses and Specialist projects from 1996 1996

Assessing Variables Related to Participant Knowledge Retention at General Project Management Training for New Trio Personnel , Charlene Manco

Assessing the Persistence to Graduation of Students Joining Fraternities at Western Kentucky University , Charles Pride

Theses and Specialist projects from 1994 1994

A Comparison of the Tests of Adult Basic Education and the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test in Predicting Academic Success in Practical Nursing Programs , Sally Crenshaw

Assessing the Efficacy of the Training Opportunities Program for Undiscovered Potential (TOP UP) Dropout Prevention Program at Western Kentucky University for At-Risk High School Students , Kaye Foust

Theses and Specialist projects from 1993 1993

Attendance at a University Residential Summer Camp & Students’ Subsequent Enrollment at that University , Mae Guinn

Theses and Specialist projects from 1992 1992

A Study of an Academic Enrichment Program at Western Kentucky University , Huda Melky

Effect of a Summer Camp on the Self-Concept & Wilderness Anxiety of Fifth & Sixth Grade Campers , Mazen Melky

The Relationship Between Meaning in Life & the Occurrence of Drug Abuse: An Epidemiological Retrospective Study , Thomas Nicholson

Teacher Influence in Site-Based Decision Making: A Descriptive Study , Keith Restine

Theses and Specialist projects from 1991 1991

An Analysis of Kentucky’s Principals: Perceptions and Preparedness to Assume the Role of School Based Management , Byron D. Jeffries

Theses and Specialist projects from 1990 1990

Public Relations: Its Importance in the Public School System , Lawrence Crittenden Hunter

A Comparison of the Frequencies of Selected Teaching Behaviors of Trained and Untrained Teachers , Raymonde Antonia Frances Joseph

Stress Indicators of Kentucky Elementary Principals , Helen Kirby

Site-Based Management, Knowledge Base of Kentucky Superintendents , Alan Reed

An Analysis of Attitudes of Administrators Towards Higher-Level Thinking Skills , Janet Zipprich

Theses and Specialist projects from 1989 1989

Peer Coaching & Change Implementation , Jolene Black

Premenstrual Syndrome-Related Personality & Cognitive Processing Alterations as Indicated by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator , Linda Scariot

An Analysis of Selected Demographic Variables Concerning Kentucky School Supervisors , Margaret Sims

An Analysis of Administrative Computer Use by Secondary Principals in Kentucky , Darrell Witten

Using Collegial Leadership in a Design to Improve Instruction: The Curriculum & Instructional Leader Program , Cora Wood

Theses and Specialist projects from 1988 1988

Special Ideas , Marlene Ashby

Management Guide for Early Childhood Programs , Cathy S. Jording

A Survey of Factors Affecting Enrollment in Mathematics Teacher Education Programs , Rebecca Miller

Theses and Specialist projects from 1987 1987

Comparative Instructor Attitudes Toward College Level English and Mathematics Experiences for Gifted High School Students , Bruce Vickers

A Study of the Educational Needs of Business & Industrial Employees & a Proposed Industrial Education Degree , Palisa Williams

Theses and Specialist projects from 1985 1985

Factors Affecting Successful Use of Amplification in the Elderly Population , Joseph Etienne

The Effects of Various Kinds of Background Music on the I.Q. Scores of Ninth-Grade Students , L.C. Bud Johnston

Impact of the Educational & Life Planning Course on Undecided Students: An Evaluation Model , Diana Shores

Theses and Specialist projects from 1983 1983

An Evaluation of the Guidance & Counseling Program of the Bishop David Memorial High School , Richard Staples

Theses and Specialist projects from 1982 1982

The Development & Study of a Competency-Based Vocational Education Drafting Program , Kenneth Mussnug

Theses and Specialist projects from 1981 1981

A Model for Use in Planning an In-Service Training Program at Naval Air Technical Training Center, Lakehurst, New Jersey , Martha Gantt

The Effect of Summer Recess on the Reading Achievement of Title I Students at L.C. Curry School, Bowling Green, Kentucky , Virginia Scheider

A Survey to Assess the Awareness of the Bowling Green Community in Regard to the International Student Community at Western Kentucky University , Susan Tesseneer

A Study of the Holding Power and Follow-Up of North Bullitt High School Students (Classes of 1978, 1979 and 1980) , Robert Wagoner

Theses and Specialist projects from 1980 1980

A Study of Grade Retention & Social Promotion in the McLean County, Kentucky School District , John Settle Jr.

A Descriptive Study of the Problems Reported by Selected Students on Academic Probation at Western Kentucky University , James Somers Jr.

A Comparison of the Admission Criteria of Kentucky's Junior Colleges , Janet Walters

A Study of Factors Related to Low General Technical Scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery as Identified by Members of the Second Squadron, Seventeenth Cavalry, Fort Campbell, Kentucky , David Yates

Theses and Specialist projects from 1979 1979

A Comparison of Traditional Grass-Twist Backstops to One of Corrugated Cardboard Design Use on Indoor Ranges , Charles T. Crume Jr.

The Relationship of Sex-role Classifications, Measured Vocational Interests and Expressed Vocational Interests of Selected College Women , SallyAnn McLeod Koenig

A Comparison of Role Performance & Role Expectation of Supervisors in Selected Public School Districts in Kentucky , Mae Mefford

Alienation and the Associate Degree Student within the College of Business and Public Affairs of Western Kentucky University , Leonard Schira

Theses and Specialist projects from 1978 1978

The Perceived Role of the University Residence Hall Director , Jan Akers

A Survey of the Work-Study Programs in the State Universities of Kentucky , Glen Knight

A Comparative Study of the Expenditures of the Robertson County, Tennessee, Pupil Transportation System , James Talley Sr.

Theses and Specialist projects from 1977 1977

ocial Factors & Perceived Problems as Predictions of Success in Basic Combat Training , James Georgoulakis

Theses and Specialist projects from 1975 1975

A Descriptive Study of Ninth Grade Reading Programs in Schools of the Second Education District of Kentucky , Eloyse Jean Groves

Theses and Specialist projects from 1974 1974

A Position Paper of Environmental Education for Nelson County , Geneva B. Hunt

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Educational Leadership and Policies Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

In the Search of Cosmopolitan Literacies: A Case of Formerly Expatriated Language Teacher , Asiye Demir

Black MPH Internship Experiences in Racialized Organizations: Critical Counter-Narratives for a More Racially Just Public Health Workforce , Zach Jenkins

Examining Systems to Improve Third Grade Literacy: Focus on Schools with High Poverty Index , Brenda Kelley

Continuous Improvement of Schools: Providing Opportunities for 3rd Grade Growth Through PDSA Cycles in Professional Learning Communities , Jason Koepke

South Carolina School District Takeover: A Critical Policy Analysis , David Osworth

"We’re Not “Buying- In”: A Systematic Review and Multi Methods Study of Interventions by Research Universities to Bolster Faculty Engagement in Student Learning Outcomes Assessment , La Trice Ratcliff Small

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

When They See Us: The Lived Experiences of Tenured Black Male Faculty at Research 1 Institutions , Quintavis Marquel Cureton

Broken Bottles: Understanding The Relationship Between Alcohol Outlet Availability And The Proximity To Alcohol Outlets With Binge Drinking Behaviors In College Fraternity Men At Southeastern Public Universities , Jarod Alan Holt

Outliers to the Black Experience: Perceptions of How Participation in Internships and Study Abroad Influences Black Students’ Development of Career Readiness Competencies , Erica James Lake

Race Dynamics and Mentoring Experiences of Aspiring Black Principals , Tiwana Richardson Meggett

Strengthening Teacher Efficacy: An Improvement Science Journey to Support Teachers Post COVID-19 School Closures , Ada Odet Sindab

The Impact of Institutional Merit Aid on Student Enrollment and Persistence , Richard Scott Verzyl

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Influencing the School Leadership Pipeline: The Attributes and Readiness of Principals to Mentor Their Assistant Principals , Megan C. Carrero

The Influence of Perceived Leadership on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Study Between the United States and China , Jingtong Dou

A Case Study of Rural Southern Desegregation: How Black Students in a South Carolina Community Experienced Segregated Schooling and the Integration Process , Margo McDowell Gore

“Forward—Upward—On!”: Black Student and Educator Experiences in the Early Years of School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties , Charles A. Holden

Higher Calling: A Qualitative Study of the Lived Experiences of Black Women Presidents of 4-Year Colleges and Universities , Rushondra Janeé James

For Colored Girls Who Have Experienced Institutional Racism Because the Discipline Code Is Not Enuf: Principals and Assistant Principals, School Discipline Policies, and Discipline Disparities Faced by Black Girls , LeCinda R. Jennings

Middle School Transition: The Influence of an Academy Approach and the Role of Leadership , Kimberly Calhoun Odom

Perceptions of Gifted Male Underperformance , Laura Bryant Palmer

Examining the Relationship Between School Policing Behaviors and the Depressive Symptoms Experienced by Black Students , Collin Perryman

The Salvation of the Africana Child: Via the Role of the Black Woman in Educational Leadership , Tamara S. Taylor

Examining the Effects of a Well-Being Therapy Protocol on Sexual Minority Individuals’ Psychological Well-Being , Thomas M. Toomey

Uniquely Persistent: Examining the Experiences of Undergraduate Students Who Attend Multiple Institutions , Susannah Waldrop

Inlet: Counter-Storytelling, Arts-Based Research, and the Disruption of Popular Culture’s Portrayals of Two-Year Colleges , Erin H. York

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Experiences of Five Women Presidents in Higher Education: A Narrative Study , Mary Alexander

Applying the Comprehensive Evaluation of Return-On-Talent-Investment Model (CERTi) In Higher Education , Mazen Aziz

A Study of Prosocial Behavior, Workplace Civility, and Work Engagement Among Employees in Higher Education , Shelley Haddock Dempsey

A Historical Analysis of U.S.-Based Study Abroad Program Providers , Chrissie Faupel

Investigating the Influence of Mentors With National Board Certification on Mentees’ Perceptions of Their Own Teaching Practice and Attitudes of Remaining a Teacher , Joshua Michael McGoun

Exploring Neurocognitive Processes That Underlie Reading Performance in Children: A Foundational Study , Ayan Mitra

The Relationship Between Enabling District Structure And Principal Self-Efficacy in South Carolina , Justin Lee Nutter

How Do Literacy Coaches Function as Policy Actors? , Angela Vaughan

Administrative Support: What Teachers Say They Need , Jennifer Harris Watson

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

The Cultural Relevance of Music Education as it relates to African American Students in South Carolina , Felicia Denise Denise Myers Bulgozdy

I Want My Middle School Students to Read: Does Using Culturally Relevant Texts Increase Student-Participants’ Engagement Levels Toward Reading Particular Texts? , Elliott O. Chisholm

The Impact of Culturally Relevant Coaching on the Retention of First and Second Year Teachers , Fraronda D. Green

Pathways to Degree Completion of Female Nontraditional Students: the Role of Institutional Intervention at a Public Four-Year Research Institution , Mary Hutto Hahn

Bridging the Transition to School: an Action Research Study , Susan Bates Hill

Experiences of College Students in Addiction Recovery: A Critical Case Study , Dory E. Hoffman

Examining Teachers’ Readiness to Partner With Immigrant Latinx Parents: A Comparative Case Study , Sarah Coleman Longshore

Silent Sam and Saunders Hall: Protests and Reactions at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill , Brienne McDaniel

Collegiate and Post-Undergraduate Experiences Among African American STEM Alumni at the University of South Carolina , Baindu Nallo

Identifying the Unique Characteristics of First-Generation College Students Whose Parents Never Attended College , Reena Patel

The Impact of a District Supported Mentoring Initiative on Reading Achievement of African American Male Students , Brooke Wray-Fisher Rowe

Swept Away Before Learning to Swim: Social Studies Subject Area Literacy for High School Students , Aaron K. Shaw

The Impact of Personalized Learning Strategies on Educational Growth and Achievement of Low Socioeconomic Elementary Students , Michele L. Trevino

Program Evaluation of a Middle School Stem/Steam Program , Warren Richard Wintrode

African American Teachers’ Perspectives on Principals’ Leadership Styles and the Influence on Teacher Morale , Ernestine Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Secondary School Administrators' Preparation as an LEA Representative in South Carolina , Chastity B. Evans

How Exemplary Elementary School Principals Sustain High Achievement in High-Poverty Contexts of the Rural South , Sharon Jefferies

Soldier to Student: Understanding the Transition Experiences of Veterans From the Military to Community College , Alexander T. Jordan

Getting to Graduation: The Journey of Low-Income Black Females in the Community College , Rosline M. Sumpter

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Making Cents Of It: How The Focus On Financial Aid By Selective Universities May Not Be Enough To Attract More Low-Income, High-Achieving Students , Troy A. Mothkovich

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Effects of Sex and Professional Experience on Superintendent Selection Decisions by School Board Chairpersons , Patrick Jarrett

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Teaching Distance Education In Library Science: A Comparative Study Of Faculty Satisfaction, Teaching Effectiveness, And Support Services , David S. Adams

Straight Outta K-1: An Authoethnographic Analysis of a Black Male Teacher's Experience Employing Hip Hop in a Kindergarten-First Grade Classroom , Anthony Broughton

Principal And Teacher Perceptions Of Principal Leadership Behaviors As It Relates To Teacher Evaluative Feedback And Recognition , Tammy Joy Burnham

Thorn in the Side of Segregation: The Short Life, Long Odds, and Legacy of the Law School at South Carolina State College , Alfred D. Moore III

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Reflective Judgment: Can Problem-Based Learning Approach Make a Difference? , Nicole Marie Cavanagh

Rethinking the Achievement Gap: A Wholistic Humanistic View of Student Academic Performance and Lack of Performance , Immaculata Anayo Chukwunyere

The Essence of Alternative Education: A Phenomenological STudy of the Lived Experiences of At-Risk Secondary Alternative School Students , LaTunya Glenn Means

The Influence of Academic and Social Self-Concept on College Student Withdrawal , Elizabeth Orehovec

Academic/Success Coaching: A Description of an Emerging Field in Higher Education , Claire E. Robinson

The Relationship Between the Faculty's Perception of the Principal's Instructional Leadership Behavior and Principal Personality Characteristic , W. Burke Royster Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

BIBIMBAP: Identity Construction in Korean Third Culture Kids During Higher Education , Megan I. Beard

Pioneering Women of Southern Education: A Comparative Study of Northern and Southern School Founders , Sharon Ferguson Beasley

How School Leadership Develops Parental Involvement Strategies with Social Capital in Four South Carolina Middle Schools , Anthony Neil Boatwright

Leadership Perspectives on International Education For Public School Students in South Carolina: Two Case Studies , Frederick Eugene Brown

Sea Island Cascades: An Analysis of Principals' and Teachers' Perceptions of Factors Related to The Overrepresentation of African American Males Identified as Having an Emotional Disability , Jacinta Maria Bryant

Transforming the Culture of the Stem Disciplines: A Multiple Case Study of Successful Strategies for Inclusive Excellence , Telesia Evon Davis

Gender-Specific Instructional Strategies and Student Achievement in 5th Grade Classrooms , Millicent Whitener Dickey

Leadership Practice Differences in Positive Climate Schools , Latoya Nicole Dixon

The Ugliest Part of the Job: Faculty Perceptions on Addressing Graduate Student Academic Misconduct , Kelly Ann Imbert Eifert

The Efficacy of Dual Enrollment Programs Influencing the Post-secondary Motivations and Commitments of Rural Secondary School Students , Patricia A. Ferguson

The African American Male Achievement Dilemma Through the Eyes of the African American Male Superintendent , J.R. Falor Green

An Analysis of Erickson's Concept of School Legitimacy In Relationship to School Success and Failure , Michael Griggs

Determining the Change Styles Preferences of Principals in South Carolina's Secondary Schools with a Background in the Fine Arts , Sterling Bernard Harris

Intensive Dual Enrollment: Early Credits or Empty Promises , Brian J. Modarelli

Virtual High Schools Versus Brick and Mortar High Schools: An Analysis of Graduation Rates for Low Socio-Economic Students in South Carolina , Alice Denise Montgomery

High School Core-Subject Instructors’ Perceptions of General Education Track Courses and the Associated Achievement Gap , Hope Reed

A Legal Analysis of Court Cases and Administrative Investigations Related to Violations of the Clery Act: Getting Good from the Bad and the Ugly , Tiffany Nichole Richardson

A Study of the Preparation and Retention of Work-Based Certified Career and Technical Education Teachers in South Carolina , Sherry Rivers

Principal Longevity, Leadership Behaviors, and Student Academic Achievement , Jennifer McLeod Swearingen

EXPLORING THE VALIDITY OF ESTABLISHED LESBIAN, GAY, AND BISEXUAL STAGE MODELS OF SEXUAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY OF WOMEN AND ETHNIC MINORITY MEN. , Omar Ali Shabaaz Troutman

A Correlation Study of Leadership Indicators and Literacy Outcomes: Examining a State Adopted Leadership Assessment Model , Abigail DeAnn Woods

A Study of the Relationship Between Public K-8 and Middle Schools and Student Achievement in One South Carolina School District , Marc Gardner Zachary

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Principal Leadership and School Culture with a School-Wide Implementation of Professional Crisis Management: A Redemptive vs. Punitive Model , Mark Thomas Adams

Perceptions of Elementary School Principals: Turning High Poverty Elementary Schools In South Carolina Into High-Performing Elementary Schools , Katie Wall Barber

The Relationship of Principal Conflict Management Style and School Climate , Miriam Miley Boucher

The Glass Cliff: An Examination of the Female Superintendency In South Carolina , Blanche Boyd Bowles

The Financial Nexus of College Choice and Persistence At For-Profit Institutions , Benjamin James Bryan

Generational Differences In Motivation to Attend College , John Michael Cote

Teacher Silence In South Carolina Public Schools , Daniel Crockett

An Examination of Significant Factors Distinguishing Successful, On-Time High School Graduation Rates Among Black Males at a Large South Carolina High School , Sherry Mitchell Eppelsheimer

An Analysis of the Current Use and Future Intentions to Use Mobile Learning Strategies Among Full-Time Community College Faculty , Stephanie Denise Frazier

Investigating Relationships Between Academic Achievement and After School Programs in a High School Environment , Aaron Duke Fulmer

An Analysis of Achievement Between Single Gender Education and Coeducational Models in Select Middle Schools in South Carolina , Roy Lee Givins Jr

An Assessment of Instructional Coaching: Results of a Survey of Selected School Districts in South Carolina , Heather Clayton Gordon

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Candidates for a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) at UNE complete a culminating dissertation employing their professional knowledge and new learning in order to demonstrate transformative leadership, organization, and community change.

Dissertations from 2021 2021

Exploring Sense Of Belonging As A Factor Of Well-Being Among Home Care Aides , Anonymous UNE Author

A Data Analysis Of Emotional Intelligence Interventions With Third Year Medical Students , Frank Bailey

Exploring Public, Primary School Educators’ Perceptions Of Adverse Childhood Experiences , Jessica Berry

Re-Defining Leadership: Exploring Women’s Roles As Successful Leaders In Online Higher Education , Kristen Card

Teachers’ Perceptions Of Restorative Practices In K–8 Classrooms , Jamie Elizabeth Coady

The Impact Of Student-Centered Coaching On Teacher Self-Efficacy: An Exploratory Case Study , Dustin L. Collins

Dual Enrollment Programs: Advising Policies And Practices For High School Students In Post-Secondary Institutions , Devin V. Cribb

Faculty Perceptions Of Self Efficacy In Interprofessional Healthcare Education , Rose M. DeFeo

Computer-Mediated Communication Of History Museums In The Midwestern United States: A Web Content Analysis , Heather Lynn DiAlfredi

The Lived Experience Of New Physical Therapy Graduates Working In The Early Intervention Setting: Perceptions Of Preparation , Michelle L. Donahue

Role Of Health Professions Faculty Leadership In Student Success: Exploring Student And Faculty Views , Kim Emery

First-Generation College Students: Making Sense Of Academic Advising And Advisor Leadership For Student Success , Andrew Martin Frazier

Compassion Fatigue Among Help Me Grow Care Coordinators: A Case Study , Alexandra Goldberg

Exploring The Roles, Responsibilities, And Leadership Styles Of Rural School Principals , John L. Hewitt III

The Influences On And Experiences Of Underrepresented Minority Females In One Southeastern United States Medical School , Brianne Holmes

Creating The Conditions For Deeper Learning: Leadership Practices For Reframing 21st Century Education Systems , Caryn M. Lewis

Experiences Of Successful African American And Hispanic Non-Traditional Single Mothers At An Urban Community College , Gerald Maitre

Childhood Factors Influencing Elder Never-Married Women’s Avoidance Of Economic Vulnerability , Kimberley J. (Mendall) Mondoñedo

Rural Teachers’ Perceptions Of School Principals’ Leadership Behaviors Affecting Motivation To Improve Professional Practice. , Zeljko Micevic

Value Perceptions Of Basic Clinical Laboratory Assistant Training With Certification , George Noll

People Manager Mindset Perceptional Influence On Culture At A Large Technology Company , Robert Patterson

Women C-Suite Executives In Cybersecurity: Transformational Experiences And Gender Barriers On Their Leadership Journeys , Toni C. Plato

Professional Advisor Practices For Student Identity Development , Brittany Potter

The Impact Of Administrative Support For Dental Hygiene And Nursing Online Faculty , Margarita Rivera

Rural Elementary Teachers And The Impact Of Professional Development On Mathematics Instruction , Heather Rockwell

The Influence Of Concept-Based Instruction On Student Academic Engagement , Amanda Romey

Measuring Faculty Motivation And Engagement Through An Institutionally Supported Faculty Development Program At An Academic Healthcare Center , Elizabeth S. Rose

1:1 Chromebooks In High School Classrooms: Teacher Perceptions Of Integration Efforts , Jason Saltmarsh

Transformative Leadership In Nature-Based Preschool Education , Stanley F. Sampson III

Attitudes Related To Trauma-Informed Care In The Educational Setting: An Exploratory Case Study , Natalie Lynne Smith

Urban Teachers Program: Culturally Responsive Middle School Teachers Describe Their Competencies , Kristina Sterling

The Benefits And Barriers To Arts Integration: Arts Accessibility In Public Montessori , Heather Teems

How African American College Graduates Who Attended An Early College Describe The Benefits , Reginald L. Towns

Organizational Change In The Legal Education Environment: Institutional And Individual Responses To Times Of Crisis , Mary E. Wilson

Leadership Style And Subordinate Work Stress , Jennifer Yoho

Dissertations from 2020 2020

The Effect Of School Discipline Processes On Student Perceptions Of Personal Safety In Rural Middle Schools , Jaslene Atwal

Educator Perceptions Of Social-Emotional Learning Embedded In Academic Instruction To Improve Student Outcomes , Christopher T. Basta

Nontraditional University President: From Candidate To President , Mark J. Braun

Exploring The Sport Identity Of Female NCAA Division I Assistant Women’s Soccer Coaches , Kristin M. Cannon

Surviving Higher Education: Retention & Persistence Through The Lens Of Psychological Survivorship , David R. Cartwright

Relationship Of Procedural Justice And Public Satisfaction In A Sub-Urban Maine Community , Kevin J. Chabot

Implementing The SIOP Model To Support English Language Learners , Pamela T. Chandler

Examining The Relationship Between Teacher Stress And Disruptive Student Behavior , Sidney Crudup II

The Effectiveness Of Read 180 At A Cooperative High School In New England (CHSNE) , Michael E. Daboul

Program Director Support For Adjunct Faculty In The Promotion Of Student Success , Nicholas Anthony DeJosia

COVID-19: Descriptive Case Study Of A K-8 School District’s Abrupt Transition To Remote Learning From A Traditional In-Person Model , Matthew C. Ferreira

Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Observation, Coaching, And Feedback Cycle , Susan B. Ficke

Soft-Skill Development In Co-Curricular Programs: An Evaluation Of A Community College Student Leadership Program , Michael James Fischer

First-Generation College Students: Examining The Perceived Impact Of Roommate Pairings , Jodie Ruth Hurley Gay

Understanding The Importance Of Formative Assessment Programs In Undergraduate Medical Education , Matthew Gentile

A Comparative Analysis Of Tardiness Policies Of Elementary Schools , Diana J. Goodwin

Ethical Considerations For Outpatient Behavioral Healthcare In North Texas , Carolyn B. Guillory

American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists Exam Preparation: A Case Study , Sarah E. Harradon

Building Student Development Through Creative Writing Workshops , Kerry C. Hoey

CLEW’d In: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Leaders Performing Clinical Learning Environment Walks (CLEWs) , Lisa Ingram Hutcherson

Stop-Out Factors For Nontraditional Students In Online Competency-Based Education Programs , Henry T. James

Designing Student Services: A Case Study Of Design Thinking At A University , Sukhwant S. Jhaj

Equal Access To Educational Opportunities In Texas: An Analysis Of English Language Learner Programs , Edna E. Johnson

Avoiding Cultural Calamities: Exploring The Influence Of Culture In Intercultural PLCs At An International School , Eric K. Johnson

Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Homework Assignments Effective At Increasing Student Homework Completion , Jennifer E. Keck

A Brain-Based Approach To Educational Pedagogy , Troy M. Kennett

Cultivating Leaders: Professional Development Needs Of Community College Chairs , Heidi Kirkman

Competency-Based Education In A Postsecondary Setting: An Analysis Of Leadership Perception , Thomas D. Lescarbeau

The Influence Of Fraternity Membership On The Leadership Identity Development Of Latino Men Attending Primarily White Institutions (PWIs) , Francisco M. Lugo

The Tesol 6 Principles Of Exemplary Teaching Of English Learners: Perceived Effectiveness In The Community College Esl Classroom , Stephanie N. Marcotte

Motivation, Practice, And Self-Efficacy And Their Impact On The Development Of Musical Abilities , Eli Marcus

Occupational Therapy Student Preparedness For Clinical Fieldwork , Jean A. McCaffery

Barriers And Opportunities For Provision Of Specialized Programming For Rural, Low-Incidence Students , Eric McGough

Evaluating Leadership Development Through Experiential Learning In A Virtual Environment , Paul J. McKenney

A Phenomenological Study Of Emotion Amid Significant Organizational Change , Ian Menchini

An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of The Higher Education Anatomy Educational Software Mastering Anatomy & Physiology , Jason L. Moir

Androgynous Leadership: A Gender Balanced Approach To School Administration , Kristie Morin

The Student Placement Decision-Making Process: A Study Of Administrator Considerations , Jonathan Roland Normand

Physical Therapists’ Perceptions Of Leadership Orientations: An Exploratory Case Study , Theresa O'Neil

Health Science Faculty Retention At Small And Mid-Sized Sized Private Universities , Thomas Pahnke

Students’ Perceptions And Experiences: African American Students In Band And Orchestra Programs , Sharese Pearson-Bush

Latinx Student Development At An Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution In The Midwest , Gilberto Pérez Jr.

Parent Perception Of The Parent And Placement Team Process , Deborah Perry

Student Leadership Development: Accreditation Considerations For PharmD Programs , Cyndi Porter Fraser

Investigating Early Childhood Educators’ Experiences In Teaching Phonological Awareness: A Case Study , Kristine Reilly

Wellness Programming For Adults With Disabilities: A Qualitative Inquiry Of Stakeholders’ Perspectives , Courtney Roca

Knowledge And Access: An Investigation Into Course Material Models At The Collegiate Level , Jonathan David Sadhoo

Brain-Targeted Teaching As A Tool To Facilitate Implementing Mind Brain And Education Science Into Community College Pedagogy , Adrienne Seegers

The Value Of Food: A Small Rural School Cafeteria Budget Case Study , Rosie Rochelle Slentz

Examining The Challenges And Benefits Of Inclusion In Urban Secondary Schools , Jeff James Spaletta

Examining The Communication Strategies Utilized During An Organizational Change Within Universities’ Branch Campuses , Portia R. Stallworth

Promoting A Successful Transition To A Professional Career For Vocal Studies Graduates , David C. Strobbe

Curriculum Developers’ Experiences Adopting Assistive Technology In An Educator Preparation Program , Keisha Tipton

The Connection Of Academic Advising To College Student Identity Development , Kaela Urquhart

Student Perceptions Of Mathematical Mindset Influences , Jaclyn S. Vitale

International School Leadership: A Phenomenological Study Of Climate And Culture , Richard Webster

Exploring A New Path For School Climate & Safety Assessment , Skip Wilhoit

Former High School Music Students’ Motivation To Persist Through Yearly Adjudicated Music Festivals , Edward D. Wilkin

Military Leadership Strategies In A Higher Educational Setting , Lori A. Wilkin

Assessment Of Working Relationships Between Athletic Training Program Faculty And Clinical Preceptors , Kathleen Williams

New Jersey Overdose Prevention Act: Police Officers’ Experiences At A Drug Overdose Scene , Michael Ziarnowski

Dissertations from 2019 2019

How Private International School Leaders Meet The National Education Transformation Agenda In Dubai , Marie-Pascale Addison

A Phenomenological Study Into Niche Marketing In Higher Education , Scott W.H. Barton

The Visiting Team: Research On The Engagement Of Urban, Commuter Student-Athletes , Corey Christine Berg

How Ideology And Pedagogy Impact Technology Adoption In The Classroom, A Causal-Comparative Study , Christopher J. Bernard

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Cohort 1: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2010

Cohort 2: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2011

Cohort 3: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2012

Cohort 4: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2013

Cohort 5: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2014

Cohort 6: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2015

Cohort 7: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2016

Cohort 8: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2017

Cohort 9: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2018

Cohort 10: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2019

Cohort 11: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2020

Cohort 12: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2021

Cohort 13: Dissertations from the Graduation Class of 2022

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Theses/projects/dissertations from 2024 2024.

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: BILINGUAL, HEARING CHILDREN OF DEAF ADULTS , Olivia Chavez-Hart

COMPARTIENDO NUESTRAS HISTORIAS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY ABOUT LATINO PARENT INVOLVEMENT , Maria Rivas

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2023 2023

WE WANT IT THAT WAY: POST-TRADITIONAL TRANSFER STUDENT ADVISING EXPECTATIONS AS THEY TRANSITION TO THE FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY , Jessica Davis

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND USE OF BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES , Lucia Mariah Smith-Menzies

A Mixed Methods Design Exploring Factors and Experiences of Ed.D. Graduates and Time to Degree , Brian Willess

FROM THE LENS OF (IN)VISIBILITY: A PHOTOVOICE INQUIRY INTO HOW COMMUNITY COLLEGES CAN ADVANCE FILIPINO/A/X AMERICAN STUDENT RESILIENCE , Rangel Velez Zarate

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2022 2022

DOES THE USE OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING AFFECT THE SELF-EFFICACY AND WRITING ABILITY OF LONG-TERM ENGLISH LEARNERS? , Theresa Gonzales

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR K-6 TEACHERS , Rebecca S. Monroe

EXPERIENCES OF LATINA STUDENT MOTHERS IN THE TRANSFER PIPELINE: AN INTERPRETIVE PHENOMONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS , Aurora Vilchis

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2021 2021

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IVA-2 AND NEUROFEEDBACK AS SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS , Cynthia Elizabeth Britt Dr.

NOT YOUR QUEER MODEL MINORITY: EXPLORING THE REALITIES OF LGB ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS , Kevin Nguyen Chastain

SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: FOLLOWING THE FEMINIST ROAD TO THE IVORY TOWER , ANGELINA GOMEZ

EFFECTS OF STEM RESEARCH AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND ENGAGEMENT TOWARD STEM , Alliance S. Gueming Nenkam

PUBLIC RELATIONS OF INCLUSION: A CRITICAL REFRAMING OF AUTISM INCLUSION WITH PROFESSORS OF TEACHER CANDIDATES , Jessica Block Nerren

A MIXED-METHOD STUDY ON THE MENTOR EXPERIENCES AT A PUBLIC 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY , Avisinia Rodriguez

UNDERSTANDING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION , Nelky Rodriguez

THESE HIPS DON’T LIE: EXAMINING THE ENGAGEMENT OF LATINA/O STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN HIGH-IMPACT PRACTICE SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS AT A HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION , Felix Zuniga

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2020 2020

MEASURING THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC ENTITLEMENT IN FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS , Tanner Carollo

A CASE STUDY OF FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FULL SPECTRUM CONTRACEPTIVE CARE IN A UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH CENTER , CECILE DAHLQUIST

EXPLORATION OF IPASS REFORM AT A PUBLIC, COMPREHENSIVE FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY: AN INTRINSIC CASE STUDY , Maria Domingo

Graduate School Awareness for First-generation Latinas: Cracking the Glass Ceiling - A Validation Study , Deborah D. Grijalva

AN ANALYSIS OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN MEXICO , Lilia G. Lopez Arriaga

PLANTANDO SEMILLAS DE LIDERAZGO: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ABOUT LATINO PARENT LEADERSHIP , Sussan Ortega

EDUCATORS’ PERSPECTIVES REGARDING THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES INTO THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM , Rebecca Lynn Parres

"PARADISE...THEY MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME": A CASE STUDY ON UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF AN UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE COLLEGE JOURNEY OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS , Rosa Olivia Rosas

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2019 2019

DANCING OUR WAY TO COLLEGE: A CASE STUDY OF COMMUNITY BASED FOLKLÓRICO FOSTERING COMMUNITY CULTURAL WEALTH TO INFLUENCE THE POST SECONDARY ASPIRATIONS, PATHWAYS AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS OF LATINAS , Jenna Aguirre

“NOW LET US SHIFT”: A CASE STUDY OF DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION REFORM IN A HISPANIC SERVING COMMUNITY COLLEGE , Audrey Marie Baca

FIGURED WORLDS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY LEADERS , Quinton Bemiller

“SOY UN BUEN HIJO:” A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF ACCOMPLISHED MEXICAN MALES AND THEIR EXPERIENCES IN COMPLETING HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE GOOD SON DILEMMA , Arturo Hernandez

Toward Critical Counseling: A Content Analysis of Critical Race Theory and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Community College Counselor Education , Lyman A. Insley

ADDRESSING PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY THROUGH THE CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION: A MINDFULNESS APPROACH , Alejandro Jazan

CHARACTERISTICS OF SEVENTH-GRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED A CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL , Rae Lynn Kit

PLAYING NICE IN THE SANDBOX: EXPLORING THE BEHAVIORS OF EXECUTIVE AND OPERATIONAL LEADERS IN CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION , Debra Mustain

“THE SKILLS YOU’RE DEVELOPING, THEY DON’T GO AWAY”: AN INTRINSIC CASE STUDY EXPLORING ON-CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AS A HIGH IMPACT PRACTICE , Amanda Salazar

MILLENNIAL GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS: OBSERVATIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF COUNSELING FACULTY AT SELECTED CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS , Antoine Thomas

PROTECTIVE FACTORS OF ACADEMIC RESILIENCY , Guadalupe Valdivia

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2018 2018

FACTORS RELATED TO OPTIMAL SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH INQUIRY , Emily Ledesma

“I DIDN’T FEEL ALONE”: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF UNIVERSITY BRANCH CAMPUS GRADUATES, HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES, AND STUDENT PERSISTENCE , Jesse Raymond Neimeyer-Romero

AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD MATHEMATICS AND PERCEPTIONS OF EXTANT CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY AND ETHNOMATHEMATICS , Brice Le Anthony Scott

Challenges Needs and Experiences of Single Parent Student Mothers in Higher Education , Gina M. Vyskocil

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2017 2017

GLOBALIZATION, INTERNATIONALIZATION, MARKETING, AND COLLEGE CHOICE: KEY FACTORS AFFECTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ MOBILITY , Eyad Alfattal

LITERACY TUTORING STRATEGIES OF AMERICA READS UNIVERSITY-LEVEL TUTORS , Mauricio Cadavid

From Outlaw to Outlier: The Role of Teacher Attachment Style in Addressing Student Behavior Problems in Kindergarten , Wendy L. Durkee

EXPLORING ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE RESILIENCE AND PERSISTENCE AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLOR , Stephen Franklin

UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES FOR SCHOOLS: A NEW ZEALAND PERSPECTIVE , Dorry Lillard

"TAKING OUR SEAT AT THE TABLE": A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF THE EXPERIENCES OF SEVEN LATINA ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION , Sharon Pierce

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2016 2016

THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: A Q-STUDY OF LIBRARIAN ATTITUDES , Risa Maureen Lumley

HOW TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDES INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE , Teri L. Osborn

COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: COLLEGE MATH READINESS PROGRAM , Ernesto Oscar Reyes

STUDENT BEHAVIORAL ENGAGEMENT OF FIFTH-GRADE GIFTED STUDENTS IN A GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS , Charron Rodriguez

Transfer Student Experiences at a Four-Year University , Virginia Kay Stewart-Hattar

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2015 2015

ENHANCING LEADERSHIP ABILITY IN FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN THROUGH MENTORSHIP: A GROUNDED THEORY APPROACH , Christine Bender

National Board Certification: The Perceived Value and Renewal Rates of California National Board Certified Teachers , Beverly Johnson Bricker

THE IMPACT OF A CLASSROOM-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM ON TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT , Courtney Lynn Doussett

Teacher Learning Within Professional Learning Communities , James F. Feffer

TESTIMONIOS ON THE ROLE OF MENTORSHIP OF MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS’ HIGHER ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT: VENGO CON GANAS, SOLO ÉCHAME UNA MANO! , Jessica Grisel Mendoza Servin

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2014 2014

NARROWING THE GAP: EXPLORING THE CHARACTERISTICS AND PRACTICES OF URBAN SCHOOL PRINCIPALS CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP , Gordon D. Amerson Jr

UNDERSTANDING THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF LATE-ENTRY ENGLISH LEARNERS IN THE VISTA CANYON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT , Joseph W. Boffa

Practical Wisdom in the Office of the School District Superintendent , Frieda Grace Brands

Examining Fully Online Degree Students' Perceptions of Online Student Support Services: A Mixed Method Study Using Grounded Theory and Rasch Analysis , Tamara Dean Heimberg

Articulating a Vision: A Case of Study of Democracy, Education, and Prisoner Rehabilitation in a Day Reporting Center , Gregory A. Jones

The Efficacy of Charter Schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities , Gregory A. Jones

Addressing Articulation and Common Language between 11th and 12th Grade 'English Language Arts and College-Level English in the California Community College , Janet A. Long

FOCUS ON PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER PERCEPTIONS OF THE SHARED IDEAS AND AGREEMENTS THAT CHANGE TEACHERS' INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE , Renee C. Middleton

At the Core of School Reform: A Culture of Commitment, Collaboration, and Collective Leadership , Lari Ann Nelson

At Risk Students and Resiliency , Mark D. Norris

EFFECTIVE PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR: THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE , Derek Adrian Pinto

The Role of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Focusing on Self-Determination Theory in Relation to Summer Bridge Community College Students , Cynthia J. Spence

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Exploring the essence of trust through the lived experiences of jazz educators , John Newell Canfield

Conceptual change theory in education: Using dinner-home visits to reshape teacher perceptions of students , Audrey Consuelo Hovannesian

Instructional disability: Voices of the resource specialists on the design of the resource support program , Christy Vasquez Martinez

Educational experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in pregnant minor education program , Tabitha Ndinda Muteti

Post-oppositional culture theory: Counter narratives of African American preservice teachers , Sonya Victoria Scott

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

"I hope to be a symbol of encouragement": Using craft in community colleges to facilitate student voice in the remedial studies debate , Aja Nadine Henriquez

The role of college counseling in increasing college access for black students: A case study of an effective college counseling program , Ricky Shabazz

Applications of the well-educated mind 2003 concept by Susan Bauer in the Southern California history classrooms , Tomasz Bogdan Stanek

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Pathways to dropping out: A snapshot at sixth grade using structural equation modeling , Allan Lee Aab

The effects of school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports on student achievement and other outcomes , Gail Pamela Angus

Academic self-efficacy and persistence in the context of high-stakes testing , Nori Elena Sogomonian

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Ethical decision-making under high-stakes testing , Jennifer-Jane Alene Blum

Influences concerning faculty use of technology to teach distance education , Helena Joyce Johnson

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60+ Amazing Research Topics for Educational Leadership

A dissertation or thesis is a document presented for one to be awarded a degree or professional qualification. It involves research on a given topic.

Educational leadership, on the other hand, involves identifying and nurturing talents in a school set up to meet the objectives of education.

Now let’s merge the two and see the meaning.

A dissertation topic in educational leadership is, therefore, a thesis on how pupils, teachers, and parents will work towards achieving a common goal.

Leadership dissertation topics are common nowadays attributed to the growing number of institutions, and schools were also incorporated. Education dissertation topics are hence being researched daily due to the emerging challenges in running schools.

Dissertation topics in higher education leadership are vast because of the various tertiary institutions available; vocational training institutions, colleges, and universities. Enough of the explanations, and now let’s delve into the course meal. So sit tight and belt up, this is going to be one fantastic flight you’ve ever had.

60 Research Paper Topics in Educational Leadership

• The Effects of Religion on Educational Leadership
• Analyzing Long Term and Short Term Educational Leadership Goals
• How to pass teacher’s excellence to students easily
• The role of Leadership Summits on Educational Leadership
• The Impact of leadership Training Institutions on Educational Leadership
• How To Improve Education Leadership in the Society Today
• How effective is the Youth than the Elderly in Educational Leadership?
• Evaluating Different structures of Organizational Leadership
• How Education Leadership Varies with Different Continental Settings
• The Effects of Teacher-Parent-Student Ratio in Educational Leadership
• How Public and Private Institutions Vary in Education Leadership
• Policies in Educational Leadership and Their Impact
• Analyzing Higher Education Leadership Characteristics
• Leadership in Higher Education Frames Analysis
• The Impact of Higher Education Programs Leadership Development
• The Higher education Leadership Indigenous Perspective
• Distance Education Programs and Transformational Leadership Characteristics in Higher Education
• How to Plan For an American Higher Education Leadership Crisis
• Preparing of Educational Leadership Personnel
• Evaluating Better Schools With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
• How is Educational Leadership in the 21st Century
• Understanding What a Masters in Educational Leadership Entails
• How Educational Leadership is Financed
• Evaluating Differences in Educational Leadership Between Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
• The Need for Effective Leadership in Education
• Analyzing Globalization in Educational Leadership
• Understanding the Different Education Leadership Styles
• When To Start Teaching Education Leadership and The Impact
• Impact of Online Courses on Educational Leadership Graduates
• How Innovative Strategies Impact Educational Leadership
• Evaluating Trends in Educational Leadership
• How Educational Leadership Contributes to Discrimination
• Analyzing Technical Terms in Educational Leadership
• What is the Impact of Subordinate Staff on Educational Leadership
• How Can we Merge Student Leadership with the Administration
• The Need to Simplify Educational Leadership
• Innovative Solutions to Educational Leadership Challenges
• Ensuring Sustainable Student-Parent-Teacher Relationship
• Demystifying Myths About Educational Leadership
• How To Initiate a Re-Birth in Educational Leadership

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1. Understanding The Role of Women in Educational Leadership

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2. How Cultural Organizations Influence School Institutions

A set way of life defines every Society in any part of the world. These cultural aspects also imply educational leadership.

3. The Influence of Educational Leadership on Transformation

This form of organizational leadership dissertation aims to establish the impact of educational leadership in Society. For instance, how has the Society grown or depreciated as a result of the educational leadership?

4. What Role Does Educational Leadership Serve in Society?

The values and morals set by an education institution determine how the Society will be in the future. A valuable educational leadership system will thus pass on responsible, and reliable people to Society.

5. The Role of Education Leadership on the Success of the Society

Success is critical in any undertaking. If not, why engage with it in the first place? This dissertation topic, therefore, seeks to unveil how education leadership can contribute to the success of the Society.

6. The Impact of Educational Leadership in Research and Literature

Educational leadership determines decisions such as the number of resources invested in research. Thus, it will major on how various forms of educational leadership either contribute to or against study and literature.

7. How Social Media Affects Educational Leadership

The digital era has immensely contributed to the organization of various forms of leadership. Social media can either be positively or negatively impacting educational leadership. Therefore, such a dissertation topic will bring this out.

8. How Poor Leadership and Poor Results in Schools Relate

Decisions made by the parents, teacher, or the students themselves will have an impact on their results.

9. The Role of Technology in Educational Leadership

Has it improved or depreciated the value of educational leadership?

10. The Impact of the Community on Educational Leadership

It focuses on how to incorporate the community into the educational leadership and the subsequent results.

11. How Racism Impacts Educational Leadership

This leadership dissertation topic focuses on institutions with mixed races. Does this affect the running of institutions?

12. The Impact of Interdisciplinary Teams in Running of Schools

Are they effective? And if so, to what extent?

13. The Comparison between Top and Lower Performing Schools

How are the two institutions managed? Are the educational leadership systems the same?

14. How to Intertwine Certain Teaching Methods with an Efficient Organization

Can specific strategic teaching methods be incorporated into educational leadership?

15. How Leadership Wrangles Affect Students

Teachers and parents fighting for different positions in the administration can affect student performance.

16. Analyzing Characteristics of Various Teachers Handling a Certain Subject

The traits of various instructors can either have a positive or negative impact on their mode of delivery.

17. How can Students be incorporated into the Educational Leadership

Ways in which students can adequately represent in the school leadership.

18. Government Regulations on Educational Leadership

Do Government regulations promote or inhibit educational leadership?

19. How Can Special Groups Be Represented Effectively

Persons with disabilities also have an equal right in administration.

20. Evaluating the Impact of the Politics of a Country to Educational Leadership

Do politicians have a say in the running of school institutions?

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

AI-POWERED EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND THEIR EFFECT ON STUDENT MOTIVATION IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY , Caitlin M. Byers

TRANSFORMING 3RD-GRADE INSTRUCTION: SIX PRACTICAL LESSON PLANS FRAMED AROUND AI AND UDL TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE LEARNING SPACES , Ailsa J. Gilbert

HAPPY GROUPS: AN EVALUATION OF A BRIEF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTION WITH ADOLESCENTS , Lillian Cheri Martz

TURBULENCE RESISTANT SCHOOLS: A QUALITATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE , Sofia Reis

WEAVING THE WEB: FACULTY’S MULTILAYERED APPROACH TO PROBLEMS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (PPC) , Sabina Ramilievna Sabyrkulova

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLOBAL COMPETENCE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY OF THE ISEC PROGRAM STUDENTS IN CHINA , Jing Xu

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF LEADERS AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITY TEACHERS IN JINZHOU , Benfeng Yu

ASSESSING DATA ANALYTICS READINESS: COMPARATIVE ANALYTICS OF The ISEC and non-ISEC FACULTY IN ISEC MEMBER UNIVERSITIES IN CHINA , Han Yu

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

The Effect of Graphic Organizers on Fifth Grade Creative Writing , Bailey D. Furr

“LUMINESCENT AS AN ANGLERFISH”: CREATIVE WRITING AS A STRATEGY FOR BUILDING FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE SKILLS IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN , Dana Fitz Gale

TEACHER TURNOVER AND RETENTION THE CHOICE TO LEAVE: LIVED EXPERIENCES OF TEACHERS IN RURAL MONTANA , Brittany Elizabeth Julie Katzer

TO THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY: LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS OF PERSIAN IMMIGRANT WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES , Shaima Khinjani

PRINCIPALS’ PERCEPTION OF TEACHER PERFORMANCE GIVEN SELECTED BARRIERS TO ACCURATE EVALUATIONS , Thomas J. Korst

WEATHERING THE STORM: THE JOURNEY OF HEALING FROM SEXUAL TRAUMA , Hana Shewamoltot Meshesha

THE LONELY BATTLE: WOMEN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE NICU , Molly Kay Murphy

PROMOTING WELL-BEING IN SCHOOLS: THE EFFECTS OF A HAPPINESS WORKSHOP ON EDUCATORS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL , Robert J. Ryan

EXTENSION AND MISSIONARY ADULT EDUCATOR COMMITMENT CALLING, EXPERIENCES, AND ATTITUDES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CAREER COMMITMENT OF EXTENSION AGENTS AND PROTESTANT MISSIONARIES , Steven Dale Siegelin

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION COMPETENCY IN ATHLETIC TRAINING: A MIXED METHODS INQUIRY , Adrienne Anne Tauses

BUILDING BRIDGES: SUPERVISORS’ MANAGEMENT OF COMPETENCY QUESTIONING , Arianna Camille Vokos

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

HYFLEX: A LEADERSHIPS’ PERSPECTIVE OF SELF-EFFICACY POST-PANDEMIC , Sandra Marie Adams

THE MOLLY HOOTCH SCHOOLS AFTER 40 YEARS: SUCCESSES, FAILURES, AND OPPORTUNITIES , Jody Lynne Drew

INVESTIGATING TEACHER PERCEPTIONS OF MONTANA KINDERGARTEN TO SECOND-GRADE PLAY-BASED LEARNING PRACTICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC , Erin N. Ellis

PRE-SERVICE TO IN-SERVICE: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF EMERGENT MULTILINGUAL-FOCUSED FIELD PLACEMENTS AND NEW TEACHERS’ BELIEFS AND PRACTICES , Anya Michelle Muggli

The Influence of the First-Year Seminar Participation on Student Retention , Sahar Sanavi

SERVICE-LEARNING IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS UNDERGRADUATES: OUTCOMES, AUTISM KNOWLEDGE, AND CAREER DECISIONS , Jennifer Katherine Schoffer Closson

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP UNDER APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA AS PORTRAYED IN THE APARTHEID ARCHIVE PROJECTAND INTERPRETED THROUGH FREIREAN EDUCATION , Kevin Bruce Deitle

I JUST WANT TO DO MY JOB: THE EXPERIENCE OF FEMALE FIGHTER PILOTS IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE , Alissa Christine Engel

SHARING THE “MAGIC”: EXPLORING THE PHENOMENON OF COMMUNITY AND NATURE CONNECTEDNESS IN ANCESTRAL SKILLS EDUCATION , Anne Barksdale Graham

TEACHER’S USE OF REFLECTIVE THINKING , Kathleen M. Hill

GoZen in the Kindergarten Co-Teach Classroom , Suzanne Johnstone

LEADERSHIP: SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ASD AND THE SCHOOL WIDE COMMUNITY , CHELSAE JOY LARSON

PROMOTING WELL-BEING AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS: THE EFFECTS OF A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COURSE , Daniel JM Salois

Summit Learning and Rural Montana Teacher Efficacy, a Phenomenology , C. Roch Turner

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

PREDICTORS OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMPOSITE SCORES AT CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES , Sarah Nicole Agostinelli

THE EFFECTS OF RESILIENCY TRAINING ON SELF-REPORTED COMPASSION FATIGUE AND COMPASSION SATISFACTION IN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING , Julie Kay Ballew

THE TREATMENT FEMALE ADMINISTRATORS RECEIVE FROM FEMALE FOLLOWERS AND THE RELATIONSHIP AND AFFECT IT HAS ON THEIR POSITIONS , Jennifer Rae Burnett

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM WITH APPLIED USE OF TRAIL CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHS , Lucas Martin Coccoli

TEACHERS’ GROUP REFLECTION AND THEIR FACILITATIONS IN IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE REASONING DISCUSSIONS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY , Emmanuella Swastika Datu

EFFECTS OF A SUICIDE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION TRAINING ON PARTICIPANT PREPAREDNESS, COMFORT, AND COMPETENCE , Kelley Margaret Donisthorpe

DESCRIPTIVE STATISTIC CHARACTERISTICS STUDY FOR LEVEL 4 FRONTIER HIGH SCHOOLS IN MONTANA , Jacqueline May Gorshe

Mathematical Creativity and Problem Solving , Brooke Gruntowicz

EDUCATION IS YOUR MOST POWERFUL WEAPON: GAINING UNDERSTANDING FROM APSÁALOOKE KNOWLEDGE , Salena Ann Beaumont Hill

Teacher Support: A Study About Teacher Emotional Support and Engagement Among Middle School Boys , Melissa Johnson

Be Creative Now: Seeking Creativity , Sam Kulla

SCHOOL COUNSELOR SELF-ADVOCACY AND TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS PREDICTORS OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE IN SCHOOL COUNSELORS , Kindle Dawn Lewis

The Effects of Training in Evidence-Based Relationships on Counselor Self-Efficacy and Client Outcomes in Practicum , Kimberly K. Parrow

Leadership in Higher Education and the Impact on Faculty Satisfaction and Retention , Theresa A. Petersen

Leadership in Higher Education and the Impact on Faculty Satisfaction and Retention , Theresa Petersen and Frances O'Reilly

Evaluation of the Watershed Education Network's Fish Week Program , Rennie Ann Winkelman

The Relationship between Public School Principals’ Authentic Leadership and Implicit Theory of Intelligence , Erica A. Zins

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

FROM DISTANCE EDUCATION TO ONLINE EDUCATION: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE , Michael Dean Agostinelli Jr.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LONGEVITY AND A LEADER’S EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND RESILIENCE , Erica L. Allen

EU-U.S. International Education Connections: U.S. Opportunities to Participate in Erasmus Programs and the Case for a Renewed Commitment to Transatlantic International Education Collaboration , Peter N. Baker

WESTERN FACULTY MEMBERS’ CROSS-BORDER LIVED EXPERIENCES: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY , Xin Bu

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE VS. FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTION IN MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES IN MONTANA HIGH SCHOOLS , SUHAN CHEN

SAVING FACE: THE EXPERIENCE AND PROCESS OF IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT IN CLINICAL SUPERVISION , Ariel Heather Goodman

THE EXPLORATION OF CLINICIANS’ LIVED EXPERIENCES IN CULTURALLY ADAPTING EMPIRICALLY SUPPORTED TREATMENTS FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE POPULATIONS , Maegan Rides At The Door

Meaning and Hope in Health Behavior Change: An Examination of Health Coaching for Individuals with Disabilities , Krys Standley

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

INSTRUCTIONAL DATA TEAMS AND DATA LITERACY: LEADERS SUPPORTING THE WORK OF SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL TEAMS , Vicki Sherril Begin

THE EFFECT OF ACADEMIC ADVISOR TYPE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RETENTION , Brian Patrick French

THE EFFECT OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, ACADEMIC SELF- EFFICACY, FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE, AND ACHIEVEMENT OF ADULTHOOD CRITERIA , Grace Harris Gardner

INTELLIGENT PERSONAL ASSISTANTS IN THE CLASSROOM: IMPACT ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT , Jason Patrick Neiffer

Mediating Cultural Border Crossings Between American Indian Tribal College Students and Natural Resources Science Learning Using Culturally Congruent Education , Shandin Hashkeh Pete

SUPREME COURT CASES THAT IMPACTED PUBLIC EDUCATION , Rodny W. Schug

PORNOGRAPHY USE AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AS PREDICTORS OF RAPE MYTH ACCEPTANCE , Kathryn Aubrey Scott

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN ONLINE CREDIT RECOVERY: DO COURSE FEATURES IMPACT ACHIEVEMENT? , Robert I. Squires

EXPLORING RESEARCH-BASED YOGA INTERVENTIONS TARGETING UNDERSERVED WOMEN AND SEXUAL TRAUMA: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY , Shannon Steele

Metabolic Energy Requirements during Load Carriage: Implications for the Wildland Firefighter Arduous Pack Test , Jeffrey T. Strang, Christopher J. Alfiero, Charles Dumke, Brent Ruby, and Matthew Bundle

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENT RISK FACTORS AND COMPLETION FOR STUDENTS WITH DEBT AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES , Colleen Sweeney Unterreiner

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDHOOD SEXUAL KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION AND ADULT SEXUAL SELF-ESTEEM , Guy Ray Backlund

SUPERVISEE ROLE INDUCTION TRAINING TO ADDRESS RESISTANCE, ROLE AMBIGUITY, ROLE CONFLICT, AND THE QUALITY OF THE SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP , Michelle Orchard Backlund

A VISION TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY: A GROUNDED THEORY APPROACH EXAMINING EDUCATIONAL PERSISTENCE AMONG AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE STUDENTS , Karla D. Bird

Perceptions of Trustees and Faculty on the Required Leadership Competencies for a Community College President , Kevin C. Brockbank

SCHOOL CHANGE FOR SUSTAINABILITY , Ryder Delaloye

EXAMINING THE COACH-ATHLETE RELATIONSHIP AS A PREDICTOR OF NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE SATISFACTION , Collin M. Fehr

BACCALAUREATE TIME-TO-DEGREE FOR MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TWO-YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS , Thomas Patrick Gallagher

THE USE OF EMAIL AND THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EDUCATION LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS , Reda Haddouch

The Relationship of Reading Self-Efficacy and Reading Achievement in Second Grade Students , Jennifer L. Hager

A QUANTITATIVE STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF PERSISTENCE FACTORS ON AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE STUDENTS , Aislinn Rae Heavy Runner-Rioux

THE EXPERIENCE AND PROCESS OF THE WORKING ALLIANCE IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TRAINING , Jessica Lealand Moore

A COLLECTIVE CASE STUDY ON VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION IN FIFTH GRADE CLASSROOMS , Farrukh Nazir

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT , Hanan Omar Omar

Student Satisfaction With a Student-Written Textbook in an Introductory College Biology Course , Greg Peters

THE EFFECT OF NURSING EDUCATION ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SCORES , Sally McHugh Rappold

UNDERSTANDING THE CLIENT’S EXPERIENCE OF COUNSELING IN BHUTAN , Michaela Maureen Sacra

FOSTERING INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS IN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CLASSROOMS: A CASE STUDY OF TWO TEACHERS , Madiha Syeda

A Phenomenological inquiry of international service-learning experiences and their impacts on post-service educational experiences , C. Roch Turner

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

ISSUES OF ETHICS TRAINING IN TURKISH COUNSELOR EDUCATION AS ASSOCIATED WITH ACCREDITATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE , Umut Arslan

PURPOSEFULLY PLANNING FOR MATHEMATICS DISCOURSE: A STUDY OF TEACHER LEARNING AND LESSON ENACTMENT , Andria Rae Disney

PRACTICES AND PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY , Melissa Elizabeth Holmes

POST-DISCHARGE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH SERVED IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER , Tara Lynne Smart

HYPERCONNECTED SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: SHARED EXPERIENCES , Elizabeth Sue Wargo

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

THE EFFECT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTICIPATION ON TEAM COHESIVENESS IN NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAMS , Cara Jo Cocchiarella

The Effects of Heart Math Training on Work Engagement in a Multi-National Company , Chance Eaton

PREDICATIBLITY OF TEACHER RETENTION IN MONTANA'S RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS , Jilyn Oliveira

The Power of Critical Reflection: Exploring the Impact of Rhetorical Stories on Metacognition in First-Year Composition Courses , Amy Elizabeth Ratto Parks

Institutional Effectiveness in an Open System: A Case Study of Graduation Rates in the Montana University System , Anneliese A. Ripley

CLASSROOM MODIFICATIONS WITH IMPROVED ACOUSTICS MODELED FOR CEHIC, A SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, IN KELANIYA, SRI LANKA , Polwatte Krishantha Silva

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Evaluation of relationship between self-advocacy skills and college freshmen first semester grade point average for students with disabilities , Lee A. Barnett

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Impact of Dual Enrollment Program Models on College Student Readiness, Persistence, and Retention in Secondary and Post-Secondary Environments , Sharon K. Komanecky

Self-Authorship Among First-Generation Learners: A Qualitative Study , Issac C. Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience Through the Eyes of Transition , Andrew J. Dies

Predicting Online Course Success from Usage of an Online Tutoring System , Brett Miles

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Perceived Student Gains Associated with Peer Tutor and Supplemental Instruction Leader Experiences , Rebecca Cofer

Educational Transformational Leadership and Teacher Organizational Citizenship Behavior Motives , Jeremy T. Davis

Leadership Self-efficacy of Students Participating in On-Campus Leadership Programming , Benjamin S. Phillips

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

An Examination of Faculty and Staff Collaboration and Relationships in Higher Education , Jennifer Syno

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Phenomenological Exploration of Principals' Influence on Teacher Attrition , Kellie E. Gebhardt

The Relationship Between Servant Leadership and Teacher Retention and Student Achievement , David Earl Murphy

The Impact of an Intensive Blended Learning Reading Intervention on Standardized Assessment Scores , Ashley M. Snyder

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

The Relationship between Instructional Leadership Practices and Leadership Self-Efficacy of School Leaders , Carter B. Akins

Predictors of Community College Students’ Academic Success in the Corequisite Model , Damon Andrews

Leadership Behavior Development of First-Year Students Within a Leadership Development Program , John N. Banter

A Phenomologial Study of the Lived Experience of College Students Participating in a Multi-faith Education Program , Atawanna R. Baxter

Qualitative Content Analysis of Policy as an Expression of Educational Theory on Special Education Preschool Placement Options , Jennifer M. Dineen

Exploring Alumni Valuation of an Undergraduate Leadership Program , John D. Egan

Nontraditional Student Veterans' Experience with Campus Support Services Designed to Assist with Degree Completion , Tamela Evans

Elementary School Leaders' Practices to Provide Equitable Discipline: Disproportionality on the Rise , Beverly L. Ford

Stakeholder Attitudes Toward Student Drug Testing , John Jordan

Evaluation of I-Ready Elementary Reading Program , John A. McAfee Jr.

The Multicultural Center's Role In Black Male Success At A Predominantly White Institution , Stephan Tramaine Moore

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

The Lived Experiences of First-Generation College Students of Color: A Phenomenological Study , Talisha L. Adams

A Georgia's School Districts Grades 3-5 Teachers' and Principals' Perceptions Regarding On-Line Georgia Milestones Testing , Doriastino Cheely Brown

Institutional Conditions That Matter to Community College Students' Success: A Multiple-Case Study , Crystal L. Edenfield

Examining Work-related Factors that May Predict Teacher Retention Intention in Rural Georgia , Katrina M. Evans-Dobbs

A Meta-Assessment of an Institution's Administrative Assessment Processes , Cynthia Groover

The Manifestation of Principal Training: Preparing Assistant Principals for Assuming the Role of Building Leader , April S. Hodges

School Size and Its Effect on Pathway Completion and End-of-Pathway Pass Rates in Georgia , Kierstin Johnson

The Relationship Between Middle School Lexile Growth and School Nutrition , Lori A. Joiner

Systemic Family Engagement in Georgia Schools , Mia Lakes

Examining the Collegiate Experiences of African American Males with Same Race Mentors , Crystal L. Locke

Emotionally Connected: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Work of School Leaders , Tanzy Lewis Mason

Collegiate Recreation Participation and Student Retention, Progression, and Graduation , Gabriela McCollum

Deciding on Classroom Composition: Factors Related to Principals' Grouping Practices , Brigid M. Nesmith

The Relationship Between Teachers' Perception of Data-Driven Instructional Leadership and Their Sense of Efficacy and Anxiety for Data-Driven Decision-Making , Jarvis J. Price

How School Superintendents Make Decisions: The Influence of Politics , LaTanya Reeves

Assessing a Study Skills Freshman Academy Program in a Rural Georgia School District: A CIPP Program Evaluation , Cheryl D. Rowe

Novice Teachers' Perception of Mentoring and Teacher Retention , Alissa Sasser

Intrinsic, Future-oriented Goal Awareness and Two-year College Graduation , Brent A. Stubbs

The Formation and Promulgation of Institutional Ethos by New University Presidents , Charles F. Ziglar

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Pass/Fail Grading in Medical School and Impact on Residency Placement , Brittany L. Ange

Impact of Purposeful Professional Learning on Instructional Technology Integration in Daily Classroom Practices , Julie Chance

Leading Ladies: A mixed-method study of the influence of gender bias on leadership styles for women who lead secondary schools , Angela S. Coaxum-Young

Bahamian Elementary School Principals' and Teachers' Perceptions of Inclusive Education , Tracy Colebrooke

Graduate Student Perceptions of Support Services in Online Degree Programs , Lydia Karakolidis Cross

An Interactionist View of African American Males In Educational Leadership , Samuel D. Dasher Jr

Relationship Between School Climate and Student Achievement , Gail H. Greenway

Producing a College Graduate Using Retention, Progression, and Graduation (RPG) Initiatives: A University Systems’ Approach , Deborah N. Kittrell-Mikell

Academic Engagement, Motivation, Self-Regulation, and Achievement of Georgia Southern University Sophomore Students , John O. LeMay IV

Principals' Perceptions of Their Impact on School Reform in South Georgia , Lisa B. Linton

Speaking Out Despite White Noise: Examining the Leadership of African American Female Technical College Presidents and Vice Presidents , Ashley Morris

The Difference in Academic Achievement for Students in the Healthy Fitness Zone Compared to the High Risk Zone for BMI and Aerobic Capacity , Nathan C. Pennington

A Correlational Study of the Georgia School Board Association's Board Recognition Program and Student Achievement , Holly E. Rutledge

An Analysis of Campus Civility: Best Practices from Student Affairs Professionals , Amy Zieziula

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

A Study of Black Teachers’ Perceptions of the Academic Achievement of Black Male Students in Elementary Schools in Rural Georgia , Marshall F. Aker

In Search of Financial Literacy: A Qualitative Analysis of Student Money Management Centers in the U.S. , Jenny E. Cotton

Student Motivation and Intent to Take Online Courses , Ashley W. Cullum

Surviving at the Top: A Critical Case Study of Female Administrators in Higher Education , Renanda Wood Dear

Charter School Governance: An Exploration of Autonomy and Board Effectiveness , June A. Erskine

Principals' Perceptions of Differentiated Instruction and Leadership Practices for Successful Implementation in Elementary School Settings , Allison Foles

The Complex Dichotomies of Student Affairs Practitioners' Perceived Competencies: A Quantitative Evaluation of Self-Awareness , Jami K. Hall

Deans of Students’ Responsibilities in Campus Crisis Management , Patrice B. Jackson

Dystopian Identities: Exhuming the World of Zombies through the Camera's Eye: A Documentary , Julie Kimble

Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Communities in Schools Model at One Rural Georgia Performance Learning Center , Roschelle D. Miles

Analysis of Cases on Ethics in Educational Leadership , Angela J. Moton

An Exploration of the Impostor Phenomenon and its Impact on Black Women Administrators in Higher Education in the South , Marian Muldrow

Characteristics of Effective Alternative Schools in Georgia: Leaders’ Perceptions , Janet L. Poole

Exploring the Connection between Christian Colleges' Mission and Finance , Farrah Rachele Senn

Remedial Education Programs and Student Success: Perceptions of Faculty and Administrators at HBCUs , Tenora J. Simonez

The Experiences of High School Principals Implementing One-to-One Technology , George B. Skipper

The Relationship between Secondary Schools' PLC Characteristics and Literacy Achievement , Jennifer C. Topper

The Influence of Middle School Teacher-Student Relationships on Future Academic Decisions of African American Males , Andrea R. Williams-Baugh

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Principals’ Perceptions on Bullying Interventions and Strategies in Georgia High Schools , Jacqueline M. Brown

African-American Males, African-American Female Principals, & The Opportunity Gap , Jennifer N. Dunbar

A Test Score Comparison between Block and Traditional Scheduling , Yancy J. Ford

Army Rotc, Student Engagement, and Graduation , George L. Fredrick

An Evaluation of a Secondary Student Advisement Program , Barbara A. Jordan

Elementary Principals’ Perceptions of the Co-Taught Classroom , Michael Todd Langley

A Phenomenological Study of Instructional Coaches and Critical Friends Groups , Ethelstine Lett

The Road Less Traveled: Alumni Perceptions of the Georgia Early College High School Experience , Tequila Tranise Morgan

The Effectiveness of a Mentoring Program on Teacher Retention at an Urban High School , Tamaine S. Prince

Teacher Perceptions of Bring Your Own Technology Classrooms , Steven C. Puckett

The Influence of Leadership Styles on Teacher Job Satisfaction , Patricia M. Saxon

Principal Instructional Leadership in Ga High Poverty Elementary Schools , Ginger W. Spires

The LandWarNet School, The Army Learning Model, and Appreciative Inquiry: How is a Centralized Training Organization Improved by Introducing Decentralization? , Lisa Jayne Stamper

The Obama Effect on African American High School Males , Aundra Simmons Vaughn

An Evaluation of Principals’ Perceptions of Georgia’s Teacher Keys Effectiveness System , Denise B. Warnock

The Effect of Principal Leadership and Professional Development on Classroom Practices in Southeast Georgia. , Yvette P. Wells

Fighting on the Frontline: An Examination of Teacher Retention Practices in Urban Elementary Schools , Kelley J. Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

The Relationship between Financial Aid Type and Academic Success in a Public Two-Year College in Georgia , Donald D. Avery

IT Staff Turnover Intentions, Job Modification, and the Effects of Work Recognition at Large Public Higher Education Institutions , Steven C. Burrell

Faculty Motivation & Intent to Teach Online , Michael S. Casdorph

Development and Support of Dual Language Policies , Hollis Derek Cone

Achieving Work-Life Balance: Perspectives of Female Principals , Brandy Bray Corbett

Stakeholders' Perceptions of Dropout Prevention Strategies in a Rural Ninth Grade Academy , Shawn A. Davidson

Teachers' Perceptions of Merit Pay in Georgia , Jessica Edenfield

An Exploration of the Relationship between Teachers' Perceptions of Principals' Instructional Leadership and Transformational Leadership Behaviors , Michael J. Finley

An Examination of the Correlation between the Seven Critical Leadership Functions and Middle School African-American and Hispanic Student Achievement , Shannon A. Flounnory

Use of Strategic Intentionality in Becoming Military Friendly , Allison V. Gorman

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Educational Leadership and Management Master's Theses

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Fostering self, resiliency, and transformational leadership among middle leaders in basic education through the Lasallian Enrichment and Accompaniment Program (LEAP) , Abram Michael DeLeon

Understanding academic stress and its relationship with academic performance among senior secondary students in the district of Ujjain, India: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study , Saijumon George

Integration of UDL principles in online distance learning of LSNs in inclusive education , Ruslyn Joy D. Lazo

Leading amid a crisis: A multiple case study on how private school principals led K-12 schools through the COVID-19 pandemic , Patricia Mae U. Madrigal

The influence of principals’ interpersonal communication skills on teachers’ job satisfaction and job performance: A mixed method study , Oanh Thi Hong Nguyen

Readiness and challenges in implementing modular inclusive education to public schools in Lucena City during Covid-19 , Archieson G. Rogelio

Comparing the use of physical manipulatives and virtual manipulatives in seesaw in improving low-performing incoming first-grade pupils’ achievement in addition , Marian Jo Veronica H. Santiago

Development of a grit scale for public school SPED teachers , Khristine Angelica B. Santos

Understanding the impact of principals’ instructional leadership on teachers’ self-efficacy in kindergartens of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI), Vietnam , Tran Thi Sen -

A mixed method sequential explanatory study on factors affecting the experiences of Chinese language teachers teaching in Metro Manila, Philippines , Xin Yuan Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Needs-based social participation program proposal for children with exceptionalities in inclusive settings , Raechell Mae Perez Aberin

Token economy system in improving task completion among kindergarten students , Carole Louise C. Bernal

How school administrators can support early childhood educators from teacher burnout in the time of pandemic , Alexis R. de Guzman

Experiences of caregivers supporting their children with autism during distance learning amid COVID-19-school-closures , Jennifer J. Dugena

The distributed leadership practices of the priest-school directors of the Diocese of Imus Catholic Educational System , Dominador C. Duroy Jr.

Emotional regulation among children with autism: Narratives from home learning partners during COVID-19 , Donna C. Mandap

Understanding long-serving millennial early childhood teachers: what motivates them to stay in the teaching profession , Joanna Mary C. Ong

Integrating movement activities to improve preschool students gross motor skills through collaborative lesson planning , Rizza Joy Piccio

The friendship experiences of Filipino children with autism within Metro Manila during COVID-19 , Patricia Louise Mercado Remoquillo

Using visual schedule and prompting to teach laundry skills , April Joy M. Tancio

Exploring the relationship between perceived teacher professional development and teacher effectiveness among Vietnamese secondary school teachers , Tran Nu Thuan Luong -

Exploring the relationship between perceived teacher professional development and teacher effectiveness among Vietnamese secondary shool teachers , Tran Nu Thuan Luong -

Lived experiences deaf learners with hearing teachers , John Paulo Santos Trinidad

The effects of virtual behavior skills training (BST) in improving behavioral strategies of parents used in applied behavior analysis (ABA) sessions , Kimberly Ann C. Urbano

“Parenting to institutionalized children with special needs: Caregivers’ stress and coping strategies” , Lhynettskie C. Villanueva

Exploring Filipino preschool children’s career aspirations and gender stereotyping , Geneline Tan Villaseran

Discovering the principals’ understanding of inclusion and inclusive practices: The case of Notre-Dame schools in Vietnam , Diem Chi VuQuang

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

TPACK-based individualized online reading intervention program for students-at-risk , Christian Kenneth L. Binayug

Early identification of preschool children: The case of Montessori system of education , Hanna Rachel E. Blas

Impact of caregiver-led intervention based on the PC-Talk model on language-learning outcomes of a Filipino toddler with delayed speech , Joanna Mangonon Cayton-Velante

Spirituality of students with special needs in the time of COVID-19 pandemic , Cherry L. Chan

Transitional challenges and proposed psychoeducational strategies for learners with special needs , Mitch D.R. Macalino

Transformative learning through Lasallian formation: A narrative inquiry on the lived experience of selected co-academic personnel of De La Salle University , Michael G. Millanes

An analysis of leisure motivation factors and leisure needs of primary education teachers during pandemic: Basis for a virtual cooperative recreation and wellness program , Sharon Pante

Relationship of digital media consumption with grittiness among Filipino children aged 7-8 years old , Rachel F. Tongson

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

The readiness of public schools for teacher leadership from the perspective of teachers and principals: An input to teacher leadership development program (TLDP) , Mariel Gia V. Gojo Cruz

Coping strategies of successful visually impaired student-athletes , Christian Mark G. Lorenzana

Proposed inclusive training program: Implications anchored on awareness and acceptance of teachers on legal mandates on inclusion in the Philippines , Joanne Clarisse J. Napicol

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Ph.D. in Global Leadership

Sample Dissertations

Recent dissertations, dr. stephanie thum, 2024.

Entangled: A Phenomenological Study of U.S. Federal Government International Trade Administrative Leaders’ Lived Experiences With Red Tape

This study explored how 10 non-elected U.S. government administrative leaders with extremely complex global leadership roles describe their experiences with red tape at work. Many people intuitively understand red tape as a metaphor associated with hassle in their interactions with government. Red tape also comes with a scholarly theory that centers on arcane, costly, and burdensome processes and rules that consume an organization’s resources but serve no necessary purpose. Thirty years of research connects red tape and its related concepts of burden, regulation, and sludge to inefficiency and negative human experiences. Quantitative evidence shows red tape persists. Therefore, one might presume administrative leaders wish to tackle red tape. After all, government administrative leaders are supposed to work in customer-minded, serviceoriented ways. However, red tape can also serve a protective purpose and administrative leaders must also protect taxpayer interests. A leadership challenge emerges when one considers leader success is based on program uptake, but red tape can keep eligible people from participating in government. Scholars continually discuss whether political or elected leaders are mainly responsible for red tape. One voice that has been missing in scholarship is that of administrative leaders themselves and how they experience red tape in their jobs. This study aimed to fill that gap. Four themes surfaced: boundary-spanning, pragmatism in leading, risk-based leadership choices, and most-cited red tape origination points. Ultimately, this research may inform leadership development decisions and customer and employee experience policies in government administration, thereby contributing to more efficient government services for all.

Dr. Christopher D. Logan, 2024

The Lived Work Experiences of African American/Black Male Full-time Faculty at Midwestern Community Colleges

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived work experiences of African American/Black male full-time faculty at Midwestern community colleges. Narrative inquiry was used as the design in this study. The data reflects the national statistics indicating the low number of African/American Black male full-time faculty employed at community colleges in the Midwestern region of the United States. The focus of the study is how implicit bias, explicit bias/racism, and stereotyping manifest themselves in day-to-day interactions amongst faculty, administrators, students, and the overall environment within community colleges. The study participants were selected based on gender, ethnicity, community college classification (i.e. rural, urban, or suburban), age range, and years of service. The method of data collection used in this study was through semi-structured interviews, and field notes. Critical race theory (CRT) was utilized as the theoretical framework. CRT explores culture and society, in relation to power, law, and race (Dixson, & Rousseau Anderson, 2018; Price, 2010). CRT is based on “an assumption that racism is not a series of isolated acts, but an epidemic in American life, deeply ingrained legally, culturally, and even psychologically” and offers a “a challenge to traditional claims of neutrality, objectivity, colorblindness, and meritocracy as camouflages for the self-interest of dominant groups in American society” (Job, 2009, p. 83).

The inquiry into this research phenomenon is based on the existence of fear and frustration with African American/Black male full-time faculty members at these institutions of higher education. The results of this study may be beneficial as a future guide to institutions of higher education that seek to implement practices that will help them become more viable global entities.

Dr. Stephen J. Shoda, 2024

Moral Imagination in Aerospace Risk Decision Making: “Houston, We’ve Had a Problem!”

The global aerospace industry performs countless risk decisions every day. These decisions are generally mundane and their correctness trusted upon by stakeholders. As in any human endeavor, there have been several aerospace tragedies. As the industry expands globally, the risk potential for poor decision outcomes expands. Applied global leadership research may provide insights for risk reduction. This applied research study, utilizing Patricia Werhane’s (2008) business ethics theory of moral imagination, synergizes her moral managerial decision-making theory with contextual intelligence model (Kutz, 2017), triune ethics meta-theory (Narvaez, 2016), and responsible leadership theory (Miska & Mendenhall, 2018). Additionally, an understanding of moral virtues was derived from Pine (2022) as a guide for deconstructing moral content from the participants; lived experiences. This multidisciplinary approach holistically combined the theories to reach a deeper understanding of aerospace risk decision-making. The theoretical framework may serve as a basis for other research into moral imagination. A phenomenological research methodology (Creswell & Poth, 2018), informed by the descriptive phenomenological design in psychology (Giorgi, 2009), evaluated moral imagination from a global leadership research perspective. Eight participants provided lived experiences. Eight themes emerged from the analysis. The themes for aerospace leaders from this research were a) safety first, b) issues need identified and addressed in their earliest stages, c) compliance needs achieved while operations need kept moving, d) organizations need viewed as a work in progress, e) discordant moral and ethical behaviors often emerge during problem solving, f) use facts and data when developing solutions and courses of planned action, g) aerospace leaders embody a personal conviction for others safety, and h) aerospace leaders must establish and consistently practice their moral codes. It is intended that the outcomes of this study are useful for applied research in moral imagination and informing recommendations for global aerospace policies on risk decision making. 

Dr. Scott Schaller, 2024

A Case Study Exploring the Influence of Education Agents on Indian Students Pursuing Master’s Programs at Universities in the United States

International student recruitment has become a major priority for universities, especially in the United States. With an uptick in international student enrollment expected, higher education institutions are having to compete for international students on a global scale. The current study explores the influence of education agents on Indian students pursuing their master’s degrees from universities in the United States. This study is guided by a theoretical framework comprised of the push-pull theory, model of student choice, and the college choice process model. Through a case study design, the analysis of semi-structured interviews revealed how participants perceived the influence of education agents during the search phase, while on campus, and when it came to further understanding the U.S. culture. This led to the development of two core themes that revealed Indian students perceived education agents as integral resources and were beneficial but with some shortcomings. Universities could use the findings of the current study to help advance the effectiveness of their international student recruitment efforts by communicating additional support for education agents and international students. The study’s findings help advance global leadership by expanding knowledge of the influence that education agents have on international students’ understanding of U.S. culture and capturing universities’ ability to support international recruitment objectives.

Dr. Deirdre Hendersen, 2023

A Narrative Inquiry into the Influence of a Global Mindset of Women in Leadership in Black Greek Letter Sororities

The purpose of the study was to explore the lived experiences of women leaders in Black Greek Letter sororities and how a global mindset informed their leadership. Data collection was conducted using one-on-one interviews. This study provides suggestions on how global leadership and developing a global mindset can enhance opportunities for the organization to expand globally. This study will hopefully influence the conversation about the lack of research on the role of leadership in Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO). The emphasis on global leadership and global mindset of BGLO leaders can have a positive impact on its members and other stakeholders. Followership and transformational leadership theories were the theoretical frameworks employed to guide this study. The following themes and sub-themes emerged from the data: (a) challenges, (b) leadership, (c) follower, (d) education and sub-themes (1) transformation, (2) global mindset. This research hopefully provides a platform for addressing major gaps on women’s leadership and the benefits of serving in Black Greek Letter Sororities.

Dr. Jeffrey H. Witte, 2023

Leadership Practices That Promote the Delivery of Customer Satisfaction With Police Services in a Diverse, Multicultural Environment: A Case Study Through the Perspective of Distributed Leadership

A qualitative case study with the Yonkers (New York) Police Department utilized semi-structured interviews and a review of relevant documents and media. Yonkers is one of the most diverse cities in the state and the region, with 31% of residents foreign-born, 46% of households speaking a foreign language, and a school district comprised of students from 100 different cultures and nationalities. Theoretical thematic analysis identified interactions between leaders, followers, and situations that contributed to delivering customer satisfaction and procedural justice. Themes determined through data analysis are: (a) A positive tone and supportive environment from police and city leaders promotes the delivery of customer satisfaction by police officers, (b) Peer officer interaction is the strongest influence in promoting the delivery of customer satisfaction by police officers, (c) Police and city leaders are conduits for gathering information from customers and disseminating it to the police officers who deliver service to the customers, (d) A synthesis of departmental activities, policies, and tools (technology) promotes the delivery of customer satisfaction by police officers, and (e) A variety of departmental performance measures ensure (or promote) the delivery of customer satisfaction by police officers. In addition to identifying interactions within the leader-follower-situation framework, the study led to the creation of a revised model of distributed leadership, which more accurately represents the structure of police agencies. While the study is limited by a relatively small sample size, it demonstrates the viability of the distributed leadership model in understanding how leadership practices evolve within police agencies. The distributed leadership framework provides police leaders with a new way of looking at departmental dynamics and allows them to better understand how and why police officers perform in accomplishing department goals and objectives, so that productive interactions can be fostered, expanded upon, and rewarded.

Dr. Nikki Pham, 2023

Cultivating Global Leaders: A Critical Examination of the Mediating Role of Campus Climate in Asian American College Student Leadership Development

The disparity between Asian Americans’ high level degree attainment and underrepresentation in executive offices suggests that Asian American college students are achieving academically, but somewhere along the journey from college to career they are missing the connections that will transform them into global leaders. In order to prepare Asian American college students to ascend to positions of global leadership, it is imperative that collegiate student leadership development programming is informed by an understanding of how experiences with racism influence the student leadership development process. This mixed methods study addressed gaps in higher education and global leadership studies by furthering understanding of the collegiate experiences and perceptions of the diverse and complex Asian American college student population, and by examining how critical approaches to the statistical analysis of quantitative Asian American college student experience data may provide further insight into their experiences and leadership development process. The findings from this three-part study showed that: (1) campus climate partially mediated the relationship between student experiences and leadership outcomes for Asian American college students, (2) there was not an association between racism-related stress and leadership self-efficacy for Asian American college students, and (3) Asian American college students perceive or experienced racial stress in their college experiences and that Asian American college students’ leadership self-concept was informed by perceptions or experiences with racial stress in their college experiences.

Dr. Melissa Roberts, 2023

Courageous Followership in Student Affairs: An Exploration of Women Serving in Dual Roles as Leaders and Followers

Higher education within the U.S. has become increasingly complex over the past few decades. In a field where the majority of those working within student affairs departments are women, there is little research on the experiences of women serving in these roles. More specifically, there is little research on women serving in dual roles as leaders and followers while working with international students. This study explored the lived experiences of women existing in dual roles as leaders and followers within complex higher education student affairs environments while working with international students. The study sought to provide currently absent insight into the experiences of women working in such complex environments with multicultural student populations, which may assist other women as they navigate their roles working with similarly diverse student populations. The theoretical framework for this study consisted of courageous followership (Chaleff, 2009) and Maslow’s (1943) Hierarchy of Needs. The central research question that guided this qualitative study was: How do women in dual roles of leader and follower describe their experiences as courageous followers in complex higher education student affairs environments while working with international students? The following themes emerged from the research findings: (1) creating community and contributing to increased intercultural awareness for the global good; (2) advocating for and centering students who may not have a voice or seat at the table; (3) changing staff roles in light of the global pandemic, external climate shifts, and the international student population needs; and (4) maintaining awareness of current world events in order to empathize and best support international students.

Dr. Keith Wallace, 2023

A Phenomenological Study Exploring U.S College Students’ Study Abroad Experiences: Understanding Self-Leadership Through Initiators and Outcomes of Transformative Learning

As globalized industries evolve, leaders of today and tomorrow will need multifaceted skills for multilayered engagement in an international environment. One method to develop competencies built for a global setting is study abroad, where U.S. colleges embed students in a travel context beyond classroom walls and borders. Study abroad is made up of pre-departure, in-destination, and reentry that remains less understood across U.S. colleges yet may produce a transformative learning experience. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of U.S. college study abroad students during the reentry phase. Specifically, this study sought to understand initiators and outcomes of transformative learning in selfleadership development after studying abroad. The following 10 deductive themes and two deductive subthemes emerged: (a) Lacking languages in the United States, (b) Viewing my world in a new lens, (c) Realizing a great sense of empowerment, (d) Catching the travel bug, (e) Seeking transformative lessons, (f) Open mindedness through experiential learning, (g) More inclusivity for a diversified community, (h) Going global for new professional practices, (i) Increased capacity for complexity, and (j) Understanding complexity eases pressure. The two subthemes were (a) Leading with a shifted worldview and (b) Refining leadership with a new worldview. Disorientation profiles were also created for each participant. Findings revealed that initiators of transformative learning took place through disorienting experiences as well as transformative outcomes were realized by students after reentry. The findings of the study have identified for the first time in research the developed frameworks of transformative learning theory, the disorientation index and typology of transformative outcomes, as a functional combined tool to understand initiators and outcomes of transformative learning. These findings may assist international educators, multinational businesses, and global leaders of today and tomorrow.

Dr. Marcus McChristian, 2023

A Qualitative Study Exploring the Cultural Adaptation of U.S. Diplomatic Leaders Working in Africa

The United States government relies upon diplomatic leaders to promote and protect the interest of U.S. citizens all over the world. To successfully carry out these duties, diplomatic leaders are required to establish, build, and maintain relationships with individuals who often have different beliefs, standards, and opinions about how policies and decisions are made. U.S. diplomatic leaders must be able to integrate themselves culturally while managing unavoidable conflict. This study provides information about diplomatic leaders’ conflict management style choices while working in Africa, the most culturally diverse continent in the world. Diplomatic leaders’ ability to integrate into these new cultures and manage conflict while working in African environments often determines their capability to successfully lead host-country nationals and work with local government officials to accomplish U.S. foreign policy agenda.

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Dr. philip smith, 2022.

Bahamian Police Leadership and Organizational Culture through a Transformational Leadership Lens

Bahamian leadership throughout history has needed to create a culture of efficiency at fighting global crime (United States Embassy Nassau, 2014). The purpose of this inductive qualitative case study was to understand the organizational culture of the Bahamian Police force as attendees of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) leadership training. This study explored the organizational culture of participants who graduated from ILEA training and non-attendees. This study explored how leaders within the Royal Bahamian Police force (RBPF) may have influenced organizational traditions and practices. This study employed an inductive qualitative case study methodology that utilized purposive non-probability sampling.Semistructured interviews with open-ended questions provided the narrative data while the ILEA training module and RBPF website provided the supporting evidence. The interview questions explored participant perceptions of leadership behaviors within the RBPF. This study applied a transformational leadership theory lens to describe the Royal Bahamian police organizational culture. Findings revealed that the RBPF leaders had created change within their organizational culture to reflect transformational leadership theory.

Dr. Katie Parrish, 2022

Mainstream Preservice Teachers Perceived Readiness in Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions to Educate English Learners

This study investigated how mainstream preservice teachers in educator preparation programs (EPPs) in the State of Indiana feel they are ready to meet the growing EL population’s needs. Further, the study investigated how EPP faculty perceive the readiness to educate ELs of the mainstream preservice teachers they prepare. Additionally, this study compared how mainstream preservice teachers and EPP faculty perceive the readiness to educate ELs in knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Using a quantitative, nonexperimental comparative approach, this study explicitly describes how mainstream preservice teachers perceive their readiness to educate ELs’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Past literature supports the increase in the EL population, the achievement gap between ELs and their non-EL peers, and a despairing representation of mainstream teachers who hold EL certification to support the academic growth of this increasing population of learners. The results of this study identify the perception of readiness of mainstream preservice teachers and the perception of readiness as evaluated by EPP faculty for the mainstream preservice teachers they prepare in knowledge, skills, and dispositions to educate ELs. Overall, the results showed that mainstream preservice teachers and EPP faculty do not perceive the mainstream preservice teachers ready to educate ELs. The results were the same for the areas of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. The current findings, grounded in the complexity leadership theory, support the notion that EPPs are complex adaptive systems and must respond to the need to integrate EL coursework throughout educator preparation programs to prepare mainstream preservice teachers to educate ELs effectively upon program completion.

Dr. Priscilla Deleon, 2022

A Case Study of Global Leadership in Allied Health: Supporting the Enhancement of Employees’ Engagement and Job Satisfaction

Global allied health leaders play a key role in promoting health and wellbeing for their employees. This study contributes to exploring how global leaders in allied health support employees’ job satisfaction and levels of engagement. This study used a qualitative methodology, employing a case study research design to explore servant leadership and allied health leaders; specifically, whether servant leadership plays a role in job satisfaction and employee engagement. The main component of the theoretical framework used for this study was Greenleaf’s (1970) servant leadership. The findings of this study offered five themes that emerged from the data: importance of leadership, listening and communication, building teams to be successful, job satisfaction and making a difference on the job, and professional development increases job satisfaction. The results of this study may create an opportunity for global allied health leaders to explore whether the characteristics of a servant leader can support employee engagement and job satisfaction in allied health fields

Dr. Saju Alex, 2022

A Phenomenological Study Exploring Global IT Companies in India: Lessons of Experiences on Sustainability

This qualitative study aimed to understand how sustainability leaders in India’s Information Technology (IT) industry perceived the sustainability leader development phenomenon. The four concepts constructed the theoretical framework for the study were: (1) leadership development, (2) sustainability, (3) values-based leadership, and (4) moral development. In addition, the study was framed by a constructivist paradigm, utilizing descriptive phenomenological methodology. The purposeful sampling criteria outlined by Moustakas (1994) were used for participant selection. Ten participants who worked in senior-level management positions at different IT companies and had experience in sustainability ranging from four to eleven years were selected. The data was collected through informal and interactive interviews using open-ended questions.The data were analyzed according to the transcendental phenomenological analysis processes Moustakas (1994) recommended. As a result, seven themes emerged from the participants’ textural descriptions of how they experienced the phenomenon: (1) leadership development, (2) workforce/professional development, (3) global competitiveness, (4) vision and values, (4) sustainability strategies/development, (6) organizational culture, and (7) it’s all about economics. The findings contributed to scholarship an understanding of sustainability leadership development and corroborated global leadership. However, the participants did not comment enough on the environment and social components of sustainable development to emerge as significant themes. As I pointed out, future research should focus on how or why the disconnect came about?

Dr. Kimberly Lehman, 2022

Immigration as an Antecedent for Changes in Leadership Behavior: A Study of How Buddhist Leaders’ Immigration from Myanmar to Indiana Affected Their Self-reported Leadership Behaviors

This qualitative, phenomenological study examined the perceptions of Buddhist leaders to understand if and how these leaders perceived their own leadership behaviors changed as a result of immigrating from Myanmar to Indiana. Between 2006 and 2014, there have been more than7,000 Buddhists who have immigrated to Indiana largely because of civil war and unrest in their home country (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], n.d.). This substantial migration of refugees has led to the building of several new Buddhist facilities to support their transition. This study used Liden et al.’s (2008) model of servant leadership as a theoretical framework to better understand this phenomenon. This model of servant leadership includes antecedents, behaviors, and outcomes as a framework to examine the process of servant leadership. The model is appropriate for instances with varying antecedent conditions and in this study, the antecedents of context and culture changed when Buddhist leaders immigrated from Myanmar to Indiana. The data set for this study was a group of six Buddhist leaders who immigrated from Myanmar to Indiana and who are leading congregations in Indiana. The qualitative data for this study was gathered via semistructured interviews with Buddhist leaders who met the requirements outlined in this dissertation with an aim to understand these leaders’ self-perceptions of changes in leadership behaviors. The qualitative data obtained in the interviews was analyzed to understand which, if any, of the seven servant leadership behaviors outlined in Liden et al.’s (2008) model of servant leadership changed and, if so, how they changed. This study contributed to a better understanding of immigrant leader behaviors and servant leadership behaviors in international populations whose context and culture for leading changed as a result of immigrating to a new country. The study also has local significance for Indiana’s religious leaders (Buddhist as well as other faiths), civic leaders, and refugee populations.

Dr. Lizzie Bronte, 2022

A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women Leaders in Information Technology in Nairobi, Kenya

There have been few studies on the experiences of African women in leadership and minimal research in the field of technology. While the number of women in leadership has steadily increased across most industries, this has not occurred in the information technology (IT) industry, especially in the continent of Africa. The IT industry has had slow growth in women’s progression into leadership positions. Studies that examine women and career advancement in technology note barriers to women’s development, including gender bias, lack of interest by women after midcareer, rapidly changing IT trends, lack of trust by male leaders, and cultural biases towards women leaders; these barriers explain the global shortage of women as IT leaders (e.g., Madsen, 2017; Sample, 2018). This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences of women leaders who work in IT companies in Kenya. This study explored the characteristics of African women’s lived experiences in their roles as leaders in a volatile and complex IT environment. The study explored the challenges encountered through their journey and how they overcame these challenges, including the support they may have received that enabled them along the way. The researcher used ten broad questions to explore women’s lived experiences in Kenya. The research findings validated the literature in certain areas and revealed opportunities for future research in unexpected places. In Kenya, women leaders in IT were a minority who experienced gender bias due to patriarchal beliefs and cultural expectations for women, inequalities, and prejudice in a male-dominated industry. An unexpected finding of imposter syndrome revealed that women limited themselves due to their beliefs of not being good enough to compete with men. Overcoming these challenges required proactive behaviors such as developing competence, mentoring, and networking with men and women to understand and excel in the workplace.

Dr. Henry King, 2022

A Case Study Exploring How Culturally Intelligent Transformational Higher Education Leaders Foster Organizational Innovations in a Multicultural Student Environment

The purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore how higher education leaders at a public university in the Southeast United States employed cultural intelligence and transformational leadership to successfully foster organizational innovations to adapt to their growing multicultural student context. The objective of this study was to gain knowledge of how the university’s cultural intelligence transformational higher education leadership phenomenon worked from a holistic process perspective. Transformational leadership theory was introduced and applied as the theoretical framework for the study, while the cultural intelligence theory and organizational innovations concepts were used to support the theoretical framework. The researcher collected in-depth and rich empirical data from 10 higher education leaders at the public university using unstructured open-ended questions through Zoom one-on-one virtual interviews. The researcher also collected data from artifacts such as the university’s strategic plan documents, annual student success reports, transcribed podcasts, and student success book. The following five themes emerged from the robust thematic analysis and triangulation strategy: (a) employ internal and external motivational drivers, (b) employ the ability to strategically adapt, (c) positive influence on self-confidence and affective commitment, (d) employ cultural intelligence, transformational leadership practices, and (e) foster innovative student support solutions and equitable student success outcomes. The five emergent themes addressed the objective of this study and research questions. The knowledge gained from this study contributed to cultural intelligence, transformational leadership, and organizational innovations scholarship and advanced such knowledge in domestic and global higher education leadership studies and practices.

Dr. Dawn Moore, 2022

Attaining Leadership Authenticity: Exploring the Lived Experiences of African American Women Faculty at Predominantly White Institutions

As 21st Century scholars emphasize the importance of globalization, cross-cultural climates that foster genuine engagement with race and gender are becoming increasingly significant to the development of global leaders. African American women faculty, however, are often challenged in attaining authentic leadership, particularly with the intersection of their race and gender at educational institutions that are predominantly White. Consequently, exploring their experiences would provide invaluable insight into the roles that race and gender play in attaining authentic leadership. This study explored nine African American women faculty’s narratives about their lived experiences with senior administration at predominantly White institutions. Analysis of data from interview transcripts identified the emerging themes of adversity, self-authorship, and self-efficacy regarding their difficulties and successes in attaining authentic leadership. This research offered a foundational lens with the theoretical frameworks of authentic leadership, Black feminist thought, and intersectionality for understanding leadership authenticity in cross-cultural climates through the perspectives of African American women faculty at predominantly White institutions as a contribution to the field of global leadership.

Dr. Mustapha Atar, 2021

Predictors of Organizational Commitment in an Intense Global Environment: A Quantitative Study of IT Professions in the United States

Dr. Jennifer Wegleitner, 2021

A Mixed Methods Study Examining Faculty Perceptions of Business Students’ Incivility and Its Impact on Preparing Global Leaders

Dr. Christopher Snyder, 2021

Exploring Philanthropic Perceptions of Millennial Global Leaders

Dr. Laura Lumbert, 2021

Exploring Followers Lived Experiences with Autonomous Motivation and Leader Support During a Global Organizational Restructuring

Dr. Mandy Wriston, 2021

A Case Study of How Leaders in an Appalachian County View Themselves in a Global Society

Dr. Magnus Jansson, 2021

Innovative Work Behavior: Leadership Receptiveness, Individual Perseverance, and Organizational Climate as Enablers

Dr. James Kisaale, 2021

Community Leaders’ Transformational Leadership Style in Fostering Community Development: Kenya’s Christian Impact Mission

Dr. Russ Timmons, 2021

Exploring Global Disruptive Leadership in Practice: A Multi-level Pragmatic Synthesis Model

Dr. Chad Copple, 2021

Rural Community College Internationalization: Experiences, Challenges and Successes of Leaders

Dr. Vanetta Busch, 2021

Glocal Human Resources Leaders Roles, Role Conflict, and Competencies

Dr. Greg Madsen, 2021

Male Allies’ Perception of Gender Bias and the Relationship Between Psychological Standing and Willingness to Engage

Dr. Tariq Zaman, 2021

A Phenomenological Study of Followership Roles from the Perspective of Followers in the Ready-Made Garment Industry in Bangladesh

Dr. Dr. Martha Martin, 2021

Leaders in Libya: A study of Libyan Mid-Level Oil Executives Examining Leadership Transformation from Expatriate Study of 16 Habits of Mind Curriculum

Dr. Fidelis Agbor, 2021

Experiences of African Born Leaders in the U.S. Army

Dr. Heather Finney, 2021

Relationship between Leadership Styles and Total Quality Management in Chemical Manufacturing Companies in India and the United States

Dr. Eric Christensen, 2020

Servant Leadership in a Global Context: Organizational Relationships in Online Mental Health Service Startups

Servant leadership is a theory that suggests desirable organizational outcomes are a function of a leader’s focus on those other than him or herself (Stone, Russell, & Patterson, 2004). Servant leadership has been applied to a variety of organizational contexts, including those in the healthcare industry (Hanse, Harlin, Jarebrant, Ulin, & Winkel, 2016; O’Brien, 2010). However, as technological advancement drives social change, the structure and nature of organizations change as well. Accordingly, this research studies servant leadership in a global organizational context, extending the consideration of this leadership framework to the virtual mental healthcare field. Associations with organizational follower-level variables of empathic concern, public service motivation, affective commitment, and perceptions of organizational innovativeness are considered from a review of literature building on servant leadership theory and a theory of the on-demand economy. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed servant leadership was significantly correlated with the study’s measure of public service motivation, affective commitment, and perceptions of organizational innovation. Implications for scholarship and practice are discussed. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Anna Lilleboe, 2020

Courageous Followership in the United States and Japan: Examining the Role of Culture in Ideal Followership

Followership is a nascent yet emerging subject. An increasing number of scholars are recognizing the critical role of followers and that leadership cannot exist without followership. Most followership studies take place in the United States, which constrains knowledge growth on followership from a global perspective. Understanding regarding ideal followership has largely been limited to reflect Western values. One of the most popular propositions regarding ideal followership is the courageous followership concept developed by Ira Chaleff. Chaleff’s book on courageous followership has been published globally in six different languages, yet the argument that the concept represents ideal followership has not been explored outside of the United States. This study contains an examination of whether the belief that courageous followership represents ideal followership is shared between American and Japanese followers as the countries offer an interesting contrast in cultural values and can offer a non-Western perspective. Through a quasi-experimental mixed factor repeated measure design, analysis of variance with covariates revealed how followers from each country perceive courageous followership behaviors as ideal and how often these followers practice such behaviors. The results showed that American participants favored courageous followership as ideal form of followership more so compared to Japanese participants. American participants also reported higher level of courageous followership behaviors in practice compared to Japanese participants—except for behaviors associated with the courage to take moral action. The study’s findings help advance global leadership by expanding knowledge regarding followership from a global perspective, testing courageous followership concept in a non-Western context, and capturing how different followers from different cultures practice followership behaviors. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Collin Barry, 2020

The Relationships between Authentic Leadership, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment among Generation Z in the United States Marine Corps

The following study explores the relationships among authentic leadership theory, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment among deployed active duty enlisted Generation Z members serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. It is argued that leaders who influence with authenticity have a greater chance of positively affecting those around them, focusing on the global-operating U.S. military, a melting pot microcosm of American society. Authentic leadership theory is defined, suggesting that the majority of this style’s characteristics can influence Generation Z more effectively than other styles of leadership, thus improving job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The generalized idiosyncrasies of Generation Z are identified, finding common themes among current scholars of generational theory. The leadership style of authoritarianism is explored, postulating that a method once utilized to lead past U.S. military generations is no longer effective. Generational influence within the commonly autocratic-driven U.S. Marine Corps is addressed, suggesting that a positive relationship exists between the qualities of authentic leadership and the follower needs of Generation Z. Hypotheses will be tested by utilizing a quantitative correlational survey design to gather data that may reveal relationships among the predictor variable of authentic leadership and outcome variables of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Tobey Zimber, 2020

Global Followers’ Identities Within the Global Social Movement of the Women’s March: A Phenomenological Study

Complex global business environments have posed significant demands upon leaders and inspired organizations to study ways to achieve organizational effectiveness. Within this complex, global environment, individuals form collaborative relationships where they work toward common goals. Currently, there is limited theorizing and little empirical evidence on global followers and their influence in the leadership process. This study explores the lived experiences of global followers in relation to leaders within the context of the global social movement of the Women’s March. Social identity theory, followership theory, and the construct of global followership are discussed as underlying theoretical and conceptual elements of this research. The two central research questions that guide this investigation are: (1) How do global followers describe their lived experiences associated with the global social movement of the Women’s March? (2) How do global followers of the global social movement of the Women’s March describe how their activities, characteristics, and traits influence their followership? Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, and the interviews were transcribed and analyzed with a qualitative analysis software, Dedoose. Research findings led to the emergence of the following seven themes: (1) We are a community of like-minded people with similar values, (2) I want to be a solution to the problem, (3) I hope to be an inspiration for others, (4) Power of the present and fear of the future, (5), Using my voice to fight global injustice, (6) We need to work for visibility and inclusion, (7) Being in service to something bigger than myself. Findings highlight the collaborative efforts and contributions of global followers as co-creators of leadership and proactive agents within the leadership process. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Nuchelle Chance, 2020

“Nevertheless, She Persisted”: Exploring the Influence of Adversity on Black Women in Higher Education Senior Leadership

This dissertation explored the concept of adversity and the lived experiences of Black women in higher education senior leadership. Using phenomenology, this study specifically explored how adversity has led Black women to leadership serving in higher education senior leadership. Past literature shows that Black women leaders undergo extreme challenges, including limited role models, the concrete ceiling, double discrimination, and the intersectionality of racism and sexism, as well as tokenism. The current findings validate the literature as some of the more salient codes of adversity that emerged were challenges with identity: (a) cultural diversity and belonging, (b) discrimination such as racism, sexism, ageism and the intersection of these, (c) varying adverse childhood experiences [ACEs], (d) career discernment, (e) divorce and/or dissolving romantic relationships, (f) financial issues, and (g) health issues. Yet Black women are resilient and strong. Referred to as “superwomen,” Black women have been able to overcome countless odds to advance and become pioneers in their fields and reach advanced levels of educational attainment. The results of this study reveal that Black women use adversity as fuel to overcome crucible experiences, thus helping them develop the necessary skills to prepare them for leadership. Their strength through adversity is driven by resilience. Resilience has manifested itself in many ways for the participants of this study, varying from motivation factors such as family and relationships, mentors, community support, self-care and nurturing, friendships and sisterhoods, as well as the support of cultural identity and diversity. The current findings grounded in the crucible leadership theory (Bennis & Thomas, 2002) support the notion that adverse crucible experiences shape Black women into leaders with emphasis on higher education senior leadership. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Mohamed Yahya Abdel Wedoud , 2020

A Single Case Study Exploring Male Millennial Leaders’ Perceptions of Women as Leaders in a Large Mauritanian Organization

This study used a qualitative case study research design to explore male millennial leaders’ perceptions of women as leaders in large Mauritanian organizations. Transformational leadership theory and social dominance theory were used as the theoretical bases to guide the study. The study raises awareness about aspects of African women leaders through the eyes of the male, millennial leaders in a historically male-dominated society. Furthermore, the study provides data to enhance the understanding of local, regional, and global leaders who work to liberate female leaders through organizational development and gender equality, globally. Perceptions of male leaders were explored to find out what can be done to change perceptions that may limit the possibilities for women to gain access to leadership roles in Mauritanian organizations. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Abdurrahim Hocagil , 2020

Exploring Global Followership Phenomenon in Global Organizational Context: A Study of Global Followers Within Global Technology Companies

The purpose of the current phenomenological study was to explore the global followership phenomenon within a global organizational context, specifically within global technology organizations to understand the lived experiences of global followers and how they develop their global followership behaviors. The present study used three overarching research questions to explore lived experiences of global followers: (1) How do global followers at global technology organizations describe their lived experiences that help them develop global followership behaviors? (2) How do global followers describe how global organizational context plays a role in global followership development processes? (3) How does global followers’ national culture shapes their global followership behaviors? In light of these research questions, the researcher developed open-ended interview questions that explored participants’ experiences of development of global followership behaviors. The interview questions scrutinized the experiences of global followers, the influence of global organizational context, and the influence of culture on their behaviors. The theoretical framework guided the study was followership theory and the concept of global followership. Purposeful sampling and snowball sampling strategies were used to recruit participants. After selecting individuals who meet the initial criteria, the researcher emailed screening questions to selected individuals and collected self-reported information. Based on their responses to screening questions, individuals who self-reported that they support and practice freely, constructively, and courageously contributing to leadership processes as well as supporting and practicing constructively opposing their leaders’ decisions by voicing their concerns and opinions against their leaders when they see necessary to enhance leadership processes acknowledged as global followers and selected as participants. Data were collected through the use of semi-structured interviews and the interviews were transcribed and then analyzed using NVivo 12 qualitative analysis software. Data analysis led to the development of four core themes that explained the experiences of global followers and their development of effective global followership behaviors: (1) following effectively, (2) following globally, (3) developing continuously, and (4) managing challenges. The current study’s results are consistent with Tolstikov-Mast’s (2016)’s assertions and confirm global followership concept is different than followership in domestic contexts due to the complexities of global environment. The findings of the present study may help future global followers that they could learn the developmental pathways presented by the participants and try to train to be effective global followers and contribute to co-construction of global leadership processes in their organizations. Global leaders could also learn from findings of this study and try to foster global followers that would help them to enhance global leadership outcomes. Global organizations could use the findings of the present study to develop specific global followership development activities or trainings in order to develop effective global followers and enhance global leadership outcomes in their organizations. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. David Ransom , 2020

An Exploration of Perceptions, Internal Mechanisms and External Forces that may Influence Ethical Decision Making

This study sought to explore the underlying perceptions, internal mechanisms, and external forces that may influence the ethical decision-making process of middle managers in a multinational organization. A qualitative phenomenological research approach was undertaken as it provided the best opportunity to develop a common description from participants’ lived experiences that highlighted ‘what’ the participants experienced and ‘how’ they experienced it. This study contributes to the field of global leadership studies by providing an understanding of how global managers perceive an ethical issue, the ways in which they construct their own ethical reality, and how they explain the complexity of their ethical reasoning. In addition, this study shows the value in developing an ethics training program for multinational organizations in order to develop better cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, this can result in improving the effectiveness of managers’ ethical reasoning skills through a learning environment that is experience-based and involves problem-solving activities and collaboration. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Eric Pilon-Bignell , 2020

Exploring Improvisation: The Human Element of Decisions Made by Executives in States of Complexity within Consulting Firms

The purpose of this research is to use transcendental phenomenology to explore the lived experiences and events of executives, and how improvisation is experienced when decisions are made in states of complexity within a consulting firm. The central research topic of this doctoral study focuses on executives in moments of complexity. The stated phenomenological method was engaged to explore the lived experiences of management and technology consulting firm executives on how they experience improvisation when making decisions in states of complexity. To guide this study, a theoretical framework consisting of complexity leadership theory, human elements of decisions, and improvisation was developed. Findings from this study highlighted five core themes that emerged from the phenomenon:(1) leading through complexity, (2) using improvisation, (3) leading with no data, (4) leading with only data, and (5) mixing humans and data. For academics and practitioners, the data gathered from this research creates an essence of the experience of how improvisation is experienced in complexity by executives in a consulting firm. The author hopes that this research in some way, will assist current and future executives to better understand the value of improvisation and how it can be applied successfully to lead in the complexities of the global business landscape. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Kevin Rooney , 2020

Transformational Leadership and Organizational Commitment in a Multinational Organization: The Partial Mediating Role of Cultural Intelligence

Organizations are undergoing unprecedented change, driven mainly by cost effectiveness and globalization. These changes leave organizations seeking a new type of leader, one who can manage a global workforce, navigate the impact of globalization, and foster employee organizational commitment. Through the grounding of transformational leadership theory, the present study examines the partial mediating relationship of cultural intelligence on the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational commitment in an intercultural context. The current study operationalized concepts through three surveys: multifactor leadership questionnaire form-5X (MLQ Form-5X), three-component model commitment survey (TCM), cultural intelligence survey (CQS). Using a sample of 102 full-time professionals who had a geographically dispersed intercultural relationship with their manager provides evidence that cultural intelligence partially mediates the relationship between transformational leadership style and employee normative commitment. Additionally, this study evidenced that cultural intelligence does not partially mediate the relationships between transformational leadership style and affective or continuance commitment. Supplemental analyses supported that a manager’s cultural intelligence had a significant association with their demonstration of transformational leadership style and an employee’s level of affective and normative commitment. Theoretical and practical implications of this study clarify the interactions between cultural intelligence, transformational leadership, and organization commitment addressing a growing concern surrounding how intercultural leaders effectively manage complexity emanating from geographic dispersion, multiculturalism, and organizational cultural diversity; furthering the competencies of effective global leaders. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Michael Fields , 2020

Exploring the Relationship of Predispositions Before and During the College Experience, Including Study Abroad, Which May Impact Intercultural Competence of University Students

With the continued globalization of the workforce today, it is becoming more and more important for today’s workers to be globally competent. For workers to be globally competent, it is essential that they gain the necessary skills while completing their college education. To gain these competencies, institutions of higher education need to produce graduates with high intercultural competence. Impact of intercultural competence has to be acquired through specific formal and informal experience for students to have the greatest gains during their college experience. These experiences actually begin before college and continue during their time in college. While literature has long stated that study abroad positively impacts intercultural competence, that alone may not be the best or only way to positively impact intercultural competence. This study explores the impact of precollege characteristics, college experiences, and study abroad on students’ intercultural competence at a rural, public, 4-year liberal arts university. To assess this impact of intercultural competence, students were asked to answer a demographic survey capturing the data on precollege characteristics and the college experience, as well as a survey instrument assessing intercultural competence. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Steven Stauffer , 2019

The Impacts of Business Curriculum Internationalization on Student Completion and Success in Ohio Community Colleges

The purpose of this global leadership study was to investigate the impact community college business curriculum internationalization has on the key components of the Ohio State Share of Instruction (SSI) funding formula. This analysis should assist institutional decision-makers in determining whether or not to incorporate such initiatives at their schools as many accrediting bodies are placing greater emphasis on student success and numerous states are tying public funding to completion rates. Starting in Fiscal Year 2014, the state of Ohio began implementing a new performance-based formula that allocates funding to universities and colleges based on student success instead of enrollment. As community colleges across the state work to adjust to the new formula, many are considering novel methods to expand their resource base through curriculum internationalization. This study sought to determine the existence and degree of a quantitative relationship between business curriculum internationalization and student course completions, program and certificate completions, and success points within the Ohio SSI funding model. Ultimately, the results of this inquiry indicated that no statistically significant relationship existed between the variables, primarily due to a lack of distinctive differences between the various Ohio community colleges in terms of their degrees of business curriculum internationalization. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Wendy Kobler , 2019

A Phenomenological Study: The Lived Experiences of Women Who Have Achieved CEO Positions in Four-Year Higher Education Institutions

Progress has been made with women gaining more employment opportunity through the years in higher education. The progress has been seen in the lower positions; but the higher a woman climbs in four-year higher education institutions, the fewer positions she will find open to her gender. Notably, gender inequity still exists in higher education leadership and especially in the top leadership positions in this sector. Until 2016, the accepted remedy for this gender equity issue was to create a pipeline for more women to be qualified and ready to flow into the openings of the chief executive officer (CEO) position of four-year higher education institutions as they became available (American Council of Education, 2016). The American Council of Education (ACE) in 2016 declared the pipeline remedy a myth (2016). With that declaration, the American Council of Education stated that there was a need for more research on pathways women can take to successfully reach the top CEO positions in higher education (2016). The purpose of this study was to seek to understand the phenomenon of how women have overcome barriers and secured the presidency in colleges and universities (ACE, 2016). The goal of this phenomenological study was to determine the pathway that these women CEOs took and to answer the call for more research on the pathways of how more women can obtain the position of CEO. It comes at a time when there is possibly the greatest climate that is conducive for women to achieve positions that have seldom been open to them in past history. The study was guided by research by Susan Madsen (2008) on the lived experiences of women university CEOs that is now considered the seminal work in the arena of higher education leadership and gender inequity. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Danielle Lombard-Sims, 2018

Exploring Antecedents of Organizational Success for Bicultural Global Female Leaders

Global leadership research arose out of a need for organizations to develop individuals who can successfully manage people, markets, and strategies globally (Mendenhall, et al., 2013). As the field is relatively new, there is gap in global leadership literature in understanding the antecedents of success of bicultural global female leaders in multi-cultural organizational environments. In addition, views from a power dynamic of critical theory has not been fully explored. As a result of this gap in the literature, this dissertation study explored the intersectionality of success, gender, and biculturalism to understand, through the voice and lived experiences of bicultural female leaders, how they assign meaning to the attainment of organizational success in global healthcare leadership positions in order to encourage organizational change. Utilizing the phenomenological van Kaam 8-step method of data analysis (Moustakas, 1994), this study identified five themes related to how global leadership competencies, the meaning of success, and organizational influencers impact bicultural female global leader success. This study added unique contributions in understanding (a) the shared meaning of success for bicultural global female leaders across various cultural groups as told through their voice, (b) how gender and biculturalism intersect to inform their experience as global leaders, specifically in empowering them to overcome historical biases that exist in organizations, and (c) actions organizations can do to help more bicultural women become global leaders. In addition to the unique contributions, findings related to successful global competencies, transformational leadership characteristics, and female leaders’ role in assisting with equal opportunities correspond with empirical and theoretical research on the success of global bicultural female leaders. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. James Campbell, Jr., 2018

A Case Study Exploring the Lived Experiences of Direct Support Professionals: Examining the Link between Lived Experiences and Leadership Style

The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of direct support professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As well, this study examined the relationship between the lived experiences of direct support professionals and the leadership and business practices of their organizations. This study employed an embedded mix-method multiple-case study design, which allowed multiple data collection methods that probed the essence of the participants’ lived experiences within their workplace. A sequential mixed-method procedure was commenced by convenience sampling of 50 direct support professionals from each organization to complete a survey instrument that possessed four major categories considered important to direct support professionals. Survey responses served as a guide while conducting face-to-face interviews with the senior leaders of each organization. Prior to interviewing senior leaders, five direct support professionals with at least five years of employment were randomly selected to be interviewed. The interview questions explored the lived experience of participants and their perceptions of the quality of organizational leadership and culture. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Danielle Lombard-Sims , 2018

Exploring Antecedence of Organizational Success for Bicultural Female Leaders

Global leadership research arose out of a need for organizations to develop individuals who can successfully manage people, markets and strategies globally (Mendenhall, et al., 2013). As the field is relatively new, there is gap in global leadership literature in understanding the antecedents of success of global leaders, and specifically bicultural global female leaders, in multi-cultural organizational environments. In addition, views from a power dynamic of critical theory has not been fully explored. As a result of this gap in the literature, this dissertation study explored the intersectionality of success, gender and biculturalism to understand, through the voice and lived experiences of bicultural female leaders, how they assign meaning to the attainment of organizational success in global healthcare leadership positions in order to encourage organizational change. Utilizing the phenomenological van Kaam 8-step method of data analysis (Moustakas, 1994), this study identified five themes related to how global leadership competencies, the meaning of success, and organizational influencers impact bicultural female global leader success. The five themes identified include (a) successful global leadership organizational competencies (b) meaning of success (c) intersection of gender and biculturalism on organizational success (d) organizational facilitators of success for bicultural global female leaders and (e) organizational inhibitors of success that require change. This study added unique contributions in understanding (a) the shared meaning of success for bicultural global female leaders across various cultural groups as told through their voice, (b) how gender and biculturalism intersect to inform their experience as global leaders, specifically in empowering them to overcome historical biases that exist in organizations, and (c) actions organizations can do to help more bicultural women become global leaders. In addition to the unique contributions, findings related to successful global competencies, transformational leadership characteristics, and female leaders’ role in assisting with equal opportunities correspond with empirical and theoretical research on the success of global bicultural female leaders. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Jehu Chong , 2018

Workplace Longevity and The Lived Experiences of Senior Leaders’ Perceptions of Millennial Job Satisfaction: A Multigenerational Study of the Dutch Caribbean Financial Sector

The topic of workplace longevity includes a vast area of scholarly writing relating to the themes of organizational success, job satisfaction, work commitment, effective managerial leadership, employee engagement, workforce-retention strategies, and cultural influences on work habits. The focus of this exploration is to discover how job satisfaction impacts the tenure of senior leaders and to uncover the association of emerging trends using a generational perspective that directly derives from senior leaders’ lived experiences. The objective was to solicit responses about the concepts affecting employees’ self-identified organizational motives, thus explaining an employees’ realization, awareness, and understanding of the components that factor into their choice of whether to stay or leave a company. Herzberg’s (1978) motivation theory was introduced and applied to this study as the theoretical framework. This theory explored the hygiene factors and motivator factors that cause job satisfaction or job dissatisfaction. Seven themes emerged from this qualitative transcendental phenomenological research study: (a) millennials, (b) training and development, (c) mentality shift, (d) corporate culture, (e) workplace longevity, (f) change and adaptability, and (g) communication. The research study was promulgated upon a global platform and thus includes a discussion of global implications and a new definition of global leadership. Global leaders in the present work climate are charged with managing diverse populations of employees from assorted cultures, with a mixture of mind-sets, and with a comprehensive collection of ideals, beliefs, values, and principles. This research explored global leadership through the lens of innovation and a team-oriented perspective. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Michael Call, 2017

Home or Abroad? Determinants of Major Charitable Giving to Domestic Vs. International Causes

This study provides insight into demographic and psychographic distinctions between major donors ($10,000 USD or more in a single gift) to domestic causes, international causes, and both types of causes. A simple random sample telephone survey of 410 U.S. individuals with annual household incomes of $250,000 or more and who have a history of charitable giving provided data for this analysis. Of these 410 respondents, 118 had given only to domestic causes in the past 12 months, 143 had given only to international causes, and 149 had given to both types of causes. All of these gifts met the filter of at least $10,000. Items in the survey included demographic data, number of major gifts to charity, sizes of gifts, type of recipient organization, and psychographic traits. These psychographic traits included experiential traits of childhood extracurricular activities, childhood volunteering, childhood religiosity, childhood traumatic events, adult religiosity, and adult engagement in civic groups. Values-based psychographic analysis relied on Kahle’s List of Values (LOV). A test for Chronbach’s alpha verified the data were reliable. Statistical analyses conducted include tests of correlation and association, multiple regression analysis, discriminant function analysis, and multinomial regression analysis. Results show significant differences between major donors to domestic causes only, major donors to international causes only, and major donors to both types of causes. Determinants of major giving to domestic causes only include the LOV traits of self-fulfillment and sense of belonging, as well as the experiential traits of childhood traumatic event, childhood religiosity, and adult engagement in civic groups; determinants of major giving to international causes only include the LOV value of being well respected and the experiential trait of childhood extracurricular activities. Determinants of major giving to both types of causes include the LOV trait of being well respected and the experiential trait of adult engagement in civic groups, as well as the demographic traits of being a single male not living with or married to a partner. Two models are presented for further research and insights. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Angel Baez Vega, 2017

The Lived Experiences of Latina Women It Leaders in Global Organizations: Exploring Their Stories on Intercultural Sensitivity and Trust

The goal of this study was to explore the lived experiences of Latina women IT leaders at global organizations as they cultivate trust and acceptance of intercultural differences. Trust and intercultural sensitivity are recognized elements in the development of successful team collaborations. However, little research has been devoted to describe the experiences of Latina women leaders in the IT sector in the process of cultivating trusting and interculturally sensitive relationships with others. That being the case, this study was guided by the following overarching research questions: (1) How do Latina women IT leaders describe their experiences developing trusting and interculturally sensitive relationships with their followers? (2) How do Latina women IT leaders describe their experiences cultivating trust and intercultural sensitivity as they interact with other leaders? (3) What experiences are perceived by Latina Women IT leaders as barriers to the development of an organizational culture that supports trust and acceptance of intercultural differences? This researcher asked interview questions to explore the role of trust and intercultural sensitivity on the effectiveness of Latina women leaders in the IT sector of global organizations.Global leadership, behavioral leadership, intercultural sensitivity and trust theories provided the theoretical framework that guided this study. Semi-structured interviews guided the data collection with the study participants. A purposeful sampling approach was used for the selection of the seven study participants. Data collected was transcribed and with the exception of one discussion that was conducted in English, the interviews were translated from Spanish into the English language. Then, the data was uploaded for analysis into Dedoose® social research analysis software. Five core themes emerged from the data analysis addressing issues concerning the development of a working environment that foster trust and intercultural sensitivity: (1) cross-cultural competence, (2) good working relationships, (3) asymmetry, (4) organizational culture and (5) effective leader. From this study findings, the “Behavior-based Trust and Inter-cultural Sensitivity Development” Model was developed showcasing the connection between the behavior of leaders and the core dimensions that emerged from the interviews in the study. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Mia Johnson , 2017

Resilience and Intercultural Competence: Examining the Relationship in Community College Transformational Leaders

The main purpose of the study was to determine if there was a correlation between resilience and intercultural competence in transformational leaders at Ivy Tech Community College. Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership was used to establish leaders’ transformation leadership qualities; the Connor-Davidson CD-RISC was used to assess leaders’ resilience, and Fantini’s Assessment of Intercultural Competence (YOGA Form) was used to measure leaders’ intercultural competence. The study population included leaders in supervisor roles from two regions within Ivy Tech Community College. The findings of the study indicate there was no significant correlation between resilience and intercultural competence in transformational leaders. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Kristina Creager , 2017

Emotional intelligence & academic success: A study of academically underprepared students in the second semester

The globalization of higher education and changing demographics of the collegiate classroom necessitate the ability for students to regulate their own feelings, recognize others’ emotions, solve real-world problems, communicate effectively across cultures, build relationships, and ultimately manage stress. This emotional intelligence is especially true in the growing population of academically underprepared students. Through analysis of correlations between emotional intelligence and academic success factors – semester and cumulative GPAs, persistence data, as well as demographic variables, this study closes the gap in the literature focused on this specific student population and contributes to the field of global leadership in practice within higher education. This dissertation argues that emotional intelligence is a critical leadership trait, skill and practice regardless of capacity or field. Likewise, the study persists that emotional intelligence is a skill necessary for academically underprepared students to develop early on in their educational careers and it is an aspect directly correlated to the success of global leaders inside and outside of the university setting. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Thomas Lawrence , 2017

Followership in a Global Context: Examining the Relationship between Chinese National Culture and Follower Role Orientation

Followership is an emergent field of study dedicated to the contributions of followers to the processes and outcomes of leadership. The discipline privileges followers at the center of theory development and acknowledges their central role as causal agents. The study of followership has largely been a phenomenon constrained to the U.S. Thus, the role of national culture remains unexplored. Drawing from Uhl-Bien et al.’s (2014) reversing the lens theory of followership and Hofstede’s (2010) national culture dimensions, this study examined the relationship between national culture and follower role orientation, including the moderating effects of considerate leadership, among Chinese adults living and working throughout mainland China. Using a survey design, data was collected from 178 Chinese workers using three validated instruments. Relationships between the concepts of study were explored using descriptive inferential statistics, including hierarchical linear regression. The findings support Uhl-Bien et al.’s contention that leadership outcomes result from the interactive product of follower behavior, guided by implicit following schema, and the concomitant response by leaders to deliberate influence attempts. Analysis revealed Hofstede’s dimensions of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and collectivism contributed to the development of follower’s underlying role schema and belief in the co-production of leadership. The study also confirmed the fundamental role of context in the development of follower beliefs. Leader consideration acted as a moderator of power distance in a sub-set of the sample (first-level supervisors) and contributed the greatest effect in the predictive model. This dissertation contributes to the field of global leadership by expanding knowledge of followership, testing the validity of followership theory beyond the U.S., and supporting organizational development in culturally heterogeneous contexts. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Julia Porter , 2017

Factors that Support Student Success and Their Perceptions of Success: Lessons from a Scottish University

In this qualitative study, a case study approach was utilized in order to explore the factors that contribute to student success as well as students’ own perceptions of success at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland. Twelve participants were interviewed including seven students who were had passed all of their courses and were on track to graduate and five faculty members that had experience in teaching successful students. This study particularly focuses on trait theory and how the Big Five contribute to student success as well. The study identified the themes that contributed to Scottish student success, which were: (1) the ability to find employment following graduation, (2) support from others, (3) academic achievement, (4) acquiring new skills, and (5) personal dedication to their studies and Abertay University. Additionally, through the analysis of the data and in understanding the themes, it was indicated that the traits most exhibited by those who found success at Abertay University were extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Alicia Wireman , 2017

International Students and U.S. Faculty in Complex Educational Environments: Exploring the Need for Global Leadership in the Classroom. A Case Study

Global leadership scholars have attempted to understand global leadership in a variety of contexts. However, the complex environment of the classroom in higher education is an area that has not been explored. Classrooms in higher education are becoming more complex due to their complexity and uncertain nature, thus creating situations where global leadership is necessary. The purpose of this case study was to determine a need for global leadership in the classroom by exploring perceptions of instructors’ leadership behaviors and communication apprehension in the complex classroom. The study is an exploratory embedded single-case of instructors’ communication apprehension and leadership behaviors at a private institution of higher education. Data collection included institutional documents, surveys, and focus groups. The case’s data included an analysis of institutional documents as well as a survey with faculty regarding their communication apprehension and leadership behaviors when interacting with international students in the complex classroom. The survey used the Personal Report of Intercultural Communication Apprehension (PRICA) and the Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) to examine instructors’ communication apprehension and leadership behaviors when interacting with international students in the classroom. Then, a follow-up focus group with faculty was used to understand their survey responses. Finally, the case’s data collection included a focus group with international students, which aimed to explore their perceptions of instructors’ communication apprehension and leadership behaviors. The findings of the study (a) indicated leadership behaviors that are important for instructors in higher education, (b) communicated international students’ needs for instructors’ leadership behaviors, and (c) focused on the need to train and develop instructors to be global leaders. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Charles Dunn , 2016

The Real Deal: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Authentic Global Leaders within International Cooperative Organizations

The purpose of the current phenomenological study was to understand the developmental experiences of authentic leaders by documenting their own stories of how they view their growth into a successful global leader. The study used three overarching research questions: (1) How do leaders within international cooperatives describe their lived experiences that contributed to their development into successful and authentic global leaders? (2) How do cooperative leaders explain how they apply/use the principle of stewardship on a daily basis? (3) What experiences are described as challenges in the application of authentic leadership? Using these overarching questions as a guide, the current study posed interview questions that explore participants’ experiences in developing into an authentic leader. The study also explored how operating in a global environment has influenced their ability to be authentic in their leadership. Additionally, interview questions explored the context of authentic leadership and global leadership within cooperative organizations and how the role of being a steward for the organization influences their leadership style. The theoretical framework for the study was guided by global leadership theory, authentic leadership theory, and stewardship theory. Purposeful sampling and snowball sampling were used to select study participants who are senior leaders within international cooperative organizations. Data was collected through the use of semi-structured interviews, and the interviews were transcribed and then analyzed using NVivo qualitative analysis software. The information collected and subsequent analysis may help future cooperative leaders develop into successful and authentic global leaders, as well as help close the gap in the literature on leadership within international cooperatives. The research findings led to the development of five themes surrounding the phenomenon of developing into an authentic leader within an international cooperative: (1) leading successfully, (2) leading globally, (3) developing authentically, (4) meeting the leadership challenge, and (5) cooperative appeal. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Stephen Young , 2016

Follower Perceptions of Frequent Leadership Rotations: A Sequential Explanatory Study

Current leadership study is well established within the context of developing leaders in the global organization through leadership development initiatives to include leadership rotational programs. Leadership rotational programs are an accepted practice to develop the skills of global leaders. Studies have shown the positive results that these strategies can produce within the global organization and towards the development of global leaders’ skills. Empirical research has focused on the advantages to the leader but has failed to fully identify the potential consequences to the follower within the organization. This study addresses the follower perceptions and feelings towards leadership rotations that are not currently found in current leadership research and literature. The purpose of this sequential explanatory study was twofold. First, this study aimed to discover the types of followers found in the global organization. Second, and the primary focus of this research was to explore the perceptions of followers when subjected to rotating leadership. This exploration fully identifies the effect of the leadership rotation phenomenon and addresses the research question: How do differing types of followers within complex adaptive systems of a global organization experience frequent leadership rotations? A two-phase, sequential explanatory design was used to gather the experiences of the organizational follower through a non-experimental survey, semi-structured interviews, and a phenomenological analysis of collected data. Followers were first classified in to one of five follower types. Participants from each follower were then interviewed. An interview protocol was followed and participant responses were analyzed to develop themes related to the phenomenon of rotating leadership. The outcomes of this study offer four conclusions related to the followers in the global organization and how these individuals perceive rotating leadership. This research advances the current understanding of the relationship between the leader and follower and offers new insight into how the common leadership development practice of rotating leaders within the organization affects both the global organization and the organizational follower. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Joyce Parks, 2015

Preparing Global Citizens for the 21st Century: Examining the Intercultural Competence of Study Abroad Students

In today’s rapidly changing global society, college graduates will need to develop skills that will prepare them for the 21st century. More importantly, intercultural skills that will be beneficial in terms of helping students become global citizens and having the ability to compete for jobs in a global workforce. This study examines the impact short-term study abroad programs have on the intercultural competence of students. Additionally, the study provides strategies to increase the intercultural competence of students to assure students gain the following intercultural abilities; skills, awareness, knowledge, and attitudes which are skills that are necessary to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. An explanatory quantitative correlational research design was utilized for the study and a sample size of 125 students from a university in the Midwest. The Accessing Intercultural Competence (AIC) section 7 was utilized to measure the intercultural competence of study abroad students to determine if the students were developing intercultural competence. The independent sample t test was used and indicated a significant difference in the intercultural competence of students who studied abroad and students who did not study abroad. The implications of the findings are beneficial to study abroad administrators and higher education institutions by providing suggestions and improvements for short-term study abroad programs. The study is also an important contribution to the literature in terms of the impact study abroad programs have on the intercultural competence students who travels abroad. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Frank Banfill , 2015

Multiple Case Studies in Effective Africa Leadership: A Study of the Leadership Behaviors of Effective Local Church Pastors in the Africa Inland Church Tanzania Mara and Ukerewe Diocese

This study explores the behaviors of effective local Christian church pastors in Tanzania, East Africa and it addresses gaps in the current knowledge related to African religious leadership, leadership theory in the African context, leadership across African cultures, and African leadership in relationship to followership. A qualitative research method using a multiple case study design was employed to provide an understanding of effective African pastors as local leaders who contribute to African social welfare. Effective pastor leaders with a demonstrated record of numerically growing their churches while also conducting development projects for the betterment of local communities were interviewed, along with focus groups of members from their congregations. Additional data were gathered through observations and by reviewing documents. Results of transformational leadership theory surveys (Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire-MLQ) completed by Tanzanian pastors are also presented. The study found that effective Tanzanian pastors demonstrated behaviors consistent with transformational leadership behaviors, improved the lives of parishioners and community members, and were instrumental in growing the numerical membership and financial base of their churches. The study identified the activities taken by effective pastors when they began their tenures, as well as the ongoing and decision-making/problem resolution activities throughout their tenures. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Joseph Lestrange , 2015

Values Based Leadership 2.0: A Multi Method Study Toward the Development of a Theoretical Framework for Global Leaders

The continuously expanding and rapid pace of globalization has created a climate of ambiguity, uncertainty and change as businesses struggle to find new paradigms of leadership that can be used cross culturally; mainly because many previously tried and tested approaches such as transactional leadership no longer seem effective in the global context (Robinson & Harvey, 2008). This multi-method research study explored whether or not Values Based Leadership (VBL) is an appropriate leadership framework to assist global leaders in navigating the multiplicity, interdependence, ambiguity and flux of today’s global leadership environment. Based on research gaps discovered during the literature review, this study developed a definitive theoretical framework for VBL in the context of global leadership that distinguishes it from other confused and/or overlapping theories. The methodology consisted of an integrative literature review and subsequent interviews conducted in the phenomenological discipline. Through the process of inductive, thematic analysis; a total of 10 themes emerged based on the participants’ “lived experience.” These themes were: Creates a Positive Organizational Valance by Inspiring Followers and Maintaining Presence, Empowers Others Through Active Follower Engagement, Displays Empathy, Respect & Genuine Caring for Others, Projects Legitimacy by Building Relationships on Trust, Encourages a Learning Organization, Possesses Strong Character, Develops a Strategic Vision & Focuses Resources Accordingly, Strives for Organizational Excellence, Demonstrates Humility & Stewardship, and Promotes Transparency by Effectively Communicating with Followers. This new VBL framework provides insight into universally endorsed leadership values held by today’s global leaders operating across multiple world cultures and contexts. If developed further, the research suggests that this framework could provide a strong foundation to assist global leaders in navigating the multiplicity, interdependence, ambiguity and flux found it today’s modern global business environment. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Lisa Kindred , 2015

Leadership Fit as a Condition for Meaningful Work: A Study of Iraqi-Born Employees

In this qualitative study a phenomenological approach was utilized to explore the experiences and perceptions of meaningful work for Iraqi refugees in South Bend, Indiana. The central research question examined how the participants constructed meaningful work. This study had a particular focus on the characteristics associated with leadership fit and how leadership fit contributed to perceptions of meaningful work. The research procedure consisted of fifteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed five overarching themes that contributed to perceptions of meaningful work: 1) having an impact, 2) relationships with others, 3) distinguished from others, 4) correspondence with oneself, and 5) environmental correspondence. While leadership fit did not emerge as a central issue, the participants’ preferred way of relating with a leader was revealed. This study contributes to the growing literature on meaningful work by strengthening a theoretical model and expanding the model with the inclusion of a new pathway to meaningful work. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of applying person-environment fit models with current meaningful work theory. Finally, this study provides practical application for refugee relocation agencies and employers based on the findings and offers suggestions for future meaningful work research. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Brett Whitaker , 2015

An Analysis of the Academic Disciplinary Development of Global Leadership Education

This research examined the development of global leadership degree granting programs within higher education. This research utilized an organizing framework of academic disciplinary development, and drew upon current theoretical literature describing the nature of global leadership. The two stated purposes of this study were, “to examine the field of global leadership education as compared against established criteria of academic disciplines”, and “to describe the manifestation of global leadership education in three institutions of higher education.” A qualitative, multiple case study approach was utilized in this research. Inductive reasoning formed the basis for inquiry, as this research was exploratory and attempted to describe the nature and history of several degree granting programs. Rigorous qualitative methods were employed, utilizing multiple data sources to gather information and triangulate understanding of each case institution. Within-case and cross-case analysis was conducted to develop emergent themes, and this analysis was augmented through the use of a qualitative analysis software. Verification was achieved through the use of member checking, journaling, and a peer-debrief. Themes emerged for each case institution, and were organized into themes related to the emergence of each program, and themes related to program outcomes. Within the cross-case analysis, three themes emerged: the pragmatic and politically driven emergence and development of programs, the tendency for global leadership programs to be tied to a related disciplinary area and that area to be more strongly represented in the curriculum, and a value orientation among the outcomes of each program. Each of these themes was supported by relevant data, quotes, and observations. The findings of this study support the notion that while global leadership has indeed begun to emerge within higher education, it remains somewhat underdeveloped. Some elements of disciplinary development are present, but most are not. Educators, administrators, and ultimately, students, stand to benefit from rigorous inquiry into the nature of how global leadership is being manifested in higher education. Comprehensively describing the current state of the discipline, will allow program stewards to more intentionally design programs that align with current theoretical and empirical scholarship of global leadership. This research provides the beginning point of that scholarship. Read Abstract Close Abstract

Dr. Paul Hayes, 2014

Virtual Environmental Factors and Leading Global Virtual Teams

This correlative study focuses on the leaders of global virtual teams and determines if there is a comparative advantage in using 3D avatar-based collaborative environments instead of more traditional 2D audio and video teleconferencing environments in terms of fostering engaging environments that lead to improved leader and member interaction. Sixty freshman student volunteers from random Southeastern and Central Florida colleges collaborated in face-to-face and virtual reality environments. The participants were comprised of individuals born in 13 different countries, including the USA. Six participants acted in the role of leader and 24 participants acting in the role of subordination. Each group was comprised of six, five-member teams. The sample consisted of 46 males and 14 females ranging in age from 18 to 30 years old. The study suggests face-to-face participants perceived higher, statistically significant levels of engagement than the teams using Second Life. No statistically significant difference was found between reported levels of leader-member exchange (LMX) quality for either the members of Face-to-Face collaboration or the members of Second Life collaboration. There was no statistically significant difference between composite ratings of LMX relationship quality with measures of engagement as provided by the ITC Sense of Presence Inventory. All employees need training to maximize virtual team collaboration efforts in avatar-based collaboration to ensure collaboration focuses on solving problems and not just re-creating “real world” problems in a virtual world or computer mediated environment. Read Abstract Close Abstract