Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Restorative Strategies Used to Reduce Disproportionality in Texas Schools That Have Implemented Restorative Practices, Shenita Y. Alsbrooks
Implementing Culturally Diverse Strategies in Higher Education Classrooms, Christina M. Corona
Noncognitive Attributes as a Measure for College Admission: Exploring the Relationship Between Cognitive and Noncognitive Factors in First-Year College Student Success, Amanda E. Craddock
Experiences of Chinese Students in Higher Education in the Southeastern United States: A Narrative Study, Darren Dean
STD Prevention: An Educational Intervention for Exotic Dancers, Maria DeLurdes DeHoyos
Perceptions of Rural School Principals’ Experiences, Practices, and Understandings of Conflict and Conflict Management, Tacy Kay Gamel
Catholic Elementary School Principals, the Transfer of Marketing Knowledge, and the Diffusion of School Marketing, Lisa A. Geosits
Faculty of Color Viewpoints Regarding Recruitment, Retention, and Academic Climate at Texas Community Colleges, Caitlin Alexa Graves
An Analysis of the Child Find Provision Due Process Hearings in Texas: Implications from the Special Education Cap, Katherine Hall Crites
Qualitative Study of Collaboration Between Independent Reading Specialists and Elementary Classroom Teachers, Lindsay Lee Hawbaker
Discerning and Developing Department Chairs as Instructional Leaders: A Case Study of a Large Suburban High School, Michael David Heath
Persistence and Retention Strategies Implemented at HBCUs That Support Successful Degree Attainment of African American Men, Fetera D. Henry
Exploratory Case Study of Freshman Student Experiences in Developmental Education Courses That Encourage Persistence at One College in West Texas, Brandon A. Hernandez
A Case Study of Introverted Leadership in a Suburban High School in Central Texas, Jill Reynolds Hotz
The Impact of a 1:1 Technology Initiative on Student Achievement in 10th Grade English Language Arts in a South Texas Public School District, Lois E. Marshall Barker
Professional Learning Community: Perspectives of Rural School Teachers and Leaders, Brenda Olivia Martinez
The Effect of Servant Leadership on Nonprofit Workplace Conflict, Lorena M. Freeborough
Determination of Causal Relationship for Increasing Nurse Burnout: A Correlational Analysis, Ashley Moore
A Qualitative Case Study of a Transitional Program for Students In Middle School as They Transition to High School, Patrick Tremayne Moore
Parental Support and Online Sixth-Grade Students’ Academic Performance: A Survey Research, Tiffany Ann Nayar
College Recruitment of Low-Income Underrepresented Minority Students, Cassady M. Ogedegbe
An Autoethnographic Study of Online Class Size and Instructor Participation in Discussions, Danielle M. Philipson
A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions of Elementary and Secondary Campus Administrators’ Role in Managing Teacher Stress, Cody M. Record
Learning Experiences of Financial Aid Administrators: A Phenomenological Study of Workplace Learning, Diana J. Sanders
A Qualitative Case Study on the Hiring Practices of the President at a Four-Year Public University in Alabama, Clifton Skeeter Sellers
Leadership in Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs and the School to Prison Pipeline, April Smith
The Relationship Between Career and Technical Education Enrollment and College and Career Readiness Outcomes, Daniel Soliz Jr.
A Systematic Review of Acuity-Based Staffing in Acute Healthcare Environments, Demitria Idella Stafford
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Leadership and Interprofessional Conflict in a Chronic Joint Venture Setting, Jeffrey Thomas Stevey
Perceptions of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Parents About Childhood Vision Care Utilization, Felicia Thomas
Exploring Actions Toward Supporting English Language Learners in a Rural Remote Secondary Setting, Annamarie Valdez
Program Evaluation Exploring Effectiveness of Experiential Learning Activities on Transition to Practice in an Occupational Therapy Educational Program, Kari M. Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom: A Mixed-Methods Study of Teacher Leaders Creating Connections Through Virtual Learning Communities, Michaine Suzanne Ashley
What Interventions Should Be Utilized with Alzheimer's Patients to Increase Quality of Life?, Lacilea Bach
Original Free Will Baptist Clergy Role Stress: A Definition and Its Emotional Consequences, Dustin R. Bannister
Increasing Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Cargo Drivers, Ronda L. Bell
Potential Roles for Social Work in Supporting Mourning Practices of Non-Dominant Religious and Cultural Groups in America, Stephanie Bergslien
A Look at Vision: Perspectives Throughout the Organizational Hierarchy of the Christian University Context, William Kyle Brantley
Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Dyslexia Professional Development Training for Addressing the Social-Emotional Needs of Children With Dyslexia, Darlene Elizabeth Breaux
Center for Teaching and Learning Impact on Adjunct Job Satisfaction: Examining Their Lived Experiences, Winsome Brooks
The Benefits of Alternative Therapies on Adult Mental Health, Sara Bryan
Improving Low Health Literacy in Poststroke Patients by Educating the Health Care Staff, Marthilde Brzycki
Person-Centered Care Education for Caregivers of Patients With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings, Dawn Buckmire
Underrepresentation of Female and Minority Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academies in Texas, Darnisha Lanette Carreathers
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God: A Philosophical Approach, Zachary W. Casey
The Relationship Between Exclusionary Discipline, Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Graduation Rates at 4A, 5A, and 6A High Schools, Ryan M. Cavazos
Strategies Framed Within Transformational Leadership That African American Female Principals Use to Retain Teachers in Texas High-Poverty Schools: A Case Study, Tiffany M. Clark
The integration of Primary Care and Psychiatry for Adults with Schizophrenia, Yvonne C. Cobbs Dr
Stroke Preventive in African American Women Ages 20-40 That are Using or Have Used Oral Contraceptives, Ashanti L. N. Coleman
Exploring the Voices, Experiences, and Leadership Career Paths of Women of Color in Higher Education, Tonya P. Cooper