Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Barriers Principals Face Integrating Blended Learning in Secondary Schools, Lacey Tremaine Ajibola
Hearing God's Word Through Ecclesial Listening, Nathan Burrow
Strategies for Success: Developing the HERO Within to Increase Persistence of Community College Students Returning From Academic Dismissal, Angela Cavazos
Management if Aggressive and Disruptive Behavior in the Emergency Department Using De-Escalation Techniques and Simulation: A Quality Improvement Project to Improve the Knowledge and Confidence of Emergency Department Nurses and Clinical Staff, Ernestine Darby-Littlejohn
K-12 Leaders and Their Self-Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning Competence, Karla De Luna
The Lived Experiences of African American Women in Predominantly White Higher Education Institutions in Texas and Their Journey to Advancement to Tenure, WANDA DYER and WANDA YVONNE CARTER-DYER
Improving Timely Administration of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Within a Medical Surgical Unit, Valerie Escamilla
Why Teachers Stay: A Multiple Case Study of Retention in Small to Midsized Schools, Karen Shaw Ewton
Voices From the Field: Mental Health Therapists' Perceptions of Collaboration With Child Protective Services Workers, Tamara P. Fields
Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry in the East London Church, Andrew C. Fleming
Social Identity and Eating Behaviors: How Cultural Norms Impact Disordered Eating, Cierrah J. Fulenwider
Exploring the Perceptions of School Leaders and Teachers Towards the Role and Value of School Librarians, Amanda Galliton
A Qualitative Study: The 4 I’s of Transformational Leadership and the Impact It Has on Building Employee Resiliency, Jewel Hale, Jr.
Recently Terminated NCAA Collegiate Football Coaches’ Perspectives on Organizational Support Received From Former Athletic Director and Athletic Department, Jeffery John Hancock
Improving Outcomes of Depression Through Implementation of Depression Screenings at a College Health Center, Shelby Hanigan
Preeclampsia: Implementation of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Standardized Protocol, Sheila Harwell
Trust and Success: Franchisee Perspective on Relational Trust With the Franchisor and Impact on Unit Growth, Giovannie M. Hoff
A Narrative Inquiry Regarding the Influence of University Leadership on the Success of First-Generation College Students With Financial Need, Jordan W. Jones Sr.
The Influence of Leadership Behaviors on School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists' Perception of Burnout, Emily Lambert
Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior in Higher Education: Examining its Prevalence and Correlates, Kacie N. Lancaster
Longing for the Prodigal: Nonviolent Communication and the Journey from Estrangement to Understanding, Amelia D. Little
Investigating the Role of School Leaders’ Feedback in Texas Noncertified Teachers’ Professional Growth and Self-Efficacy, Sonja R. Long
Teachers’ Perspectives on Incorporating Moodle in a Ninth-Grade Reading Classroom, Cathy Miamba
Barriers to Female Advancement in Health Sciences Education: A Qualitative Study Examining the Effect of Culture and Values on Leader Selection, Christie Moreno
K–12 Educators’ Use of Technology and Experiences With Technostress: A Case Study, Greg Blair Pittman
Impact of a Transplant Nurse Navigator in the Dialysis Setting, Judith D. Pozzerle
Persistent Reading Deficiencies in Early Education, William Steven Reed
The Relationship Between Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Religiosity Among College Students at a Private Christian University, Maximo Fuentes Rojo Jr
Women Overcoming Barriers in STEM: How Mentors, Allies, and Sponsors Assist Career Trajectories in Higher Education, Leila Romeo
Internal Communication and Organizational Culture: A K–12 District Office Phenomenological Study, Jessica Coleman Scogin
Intimate Partner Violence's Impact on Subsequent Relationships, Aurora Sloan
Experiences and Perceptions of Latina Leaders in Higher Education: A Regional Study, Marlee R. Stephenson
From Self to Society: How Threat Type and Message Mode Affect Environmental Intentions Among Young Audiences, Lucas Vogt
A Higher Calling: How Christian Student Affairs Administrators Integrate Their Faith While Working at Public Community Colleges, Danielle J. Ward
Academic Advising Staff Turnover at a 2-year College, Torrey Kenuwunn West
Advisor Satisfaction to Support Online Student Retention, Erica K. Whiddon
Opening Doors: Employer Perspectives on Hiring Individuals With Disabilities, Jacqunettia Willis
School Principal Professional Development: A Case Study of a Texas Rural School District, Deborah Wills Covault
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Before Ministry, Education Is Important (BMEI): A Comprehensive Enquiry About the Impact of Education on Ministry, McClintock AcSmhour
Effectiveness of Antibiotic Stewardship for Healthcare Providers at Urgent Care Clinics, Helen T. Adewole
Impact of Diabetes Self-Management Education on Hemoglobin A1c Levels in the Rural Patient Population, Barbara Adomakomensah Sarpong
Implementation of a Transition-of-Care Model for Adult Ischemic Stroke Survivors, Megan Akacsos
The Effect of Supportive Relationships and a Sense of Community on the Success of First-Year College Students, Stetson K. Akers
A Phenomenological Study of Hispanic First-Generation High School Graduates Who Do Not Pursue Higher Education, Amanda Arrambide
Efficacy of Suicide Prevention Trainings: An Analysis of Gatekeeper and Bystander Intervention Modalities, Michael E. Arruda
Campus Leaders’ Support of Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Strategies: Single Exploratory Case Study, Charmon L. Barksdale
Cabinet-Level School Administrators Intragroup and Intergroup Identity and Positive Leader-Member Exchange Dynamics: A Single Case Study, Larry R. Berger
Safety Project to Prevent Unintentional Retained Surgical Items, Sherri Bobo