Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2021
¿Dónde Están? Exploring the Identification Process for Gifted English Language Learners, Angelita O. Vasquez
School Leaders and Exclusionary Practices: A Study of Discretionary DAEP Placements for Minority Special Education Students, Tiffany Laine Weiss
An Evaluation of Programs and Leadership Practices for Effective Dropout Prevention, Nicole C. West
Program Evaluation Exploring Effectiveness of Experiential Learning Activities on Transition to Practice in an Occupational Therapy Educational Program, Kari M. Williams
Exploring Membership in Black Greek-Letter Sororities and the Influence on Career Advancement for Black Women in Higher Education, Erin Chambers Wilson
Portraits of Visionary Leaders: Technology Directors’ Leadership Characteristics and Experiences in K–12 Independent Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic, William Jeremiah Womack
Exploring Online Mental Health Services: A Qualitative Study for First-Year College Students, LeAndrian J. Wright
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?, Laci Bach
Formulating a Communal Covenant for the Elders and Ministers of South Fork Church of Christ, Drew Baker
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 S. 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
Youth Mentoring: Factors That Contribute to the High Number of Short-Term Matches and Implementing Preventative Strategies, Melissa Madrid Corley
An Instrumental Case Study: Growth Mindset Instructional Best Practices for Learning Disabled Students, Brenda L. Cornell
Exploring the Relationships of Social Media Usage and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents, Morgan Culpepper
Violence Against Teachers: Principal Strategies to Reduce Teacher Victimization, Annette Cummings
Exploring the Impact of a Professional Identity on Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Elizabeth A. Cunningham
Cultivating Virtue: Developing a Guiding Document for Youth Ministry at Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Adam Daniels
A Sense of Belonging Among Minority Students at a Southeastern State Flagship University, Shakia D. Davis
Lowering Perceived Stress Levels in Undergraduate Nursing Students, Caitlin Dodd
Academic Success and Curricular Structure: Exploring the Relationship Between Prerequisite Course Sequence and Grade Point Average in Community College Health Science Students, Patrick Carl Dupont
Identifying Competencies and Outputs of SSS Role in STEM Bridge Programs in the Silicon Valley, Alexandra C. Duran
Reducing Gaps in Knowledge About Electroconvulsive Therapy Among Mental Health Nurses, Janice L. Edmonson
Urban School Leaders and Community Partners in Support of Arts Education: A Narrative Study, Monica L. Elmore
A Qualitative Study: Forensics Coaches’ Perceptions of Administrators’ Leadership Styles and the Impact Within Their Professional Learning Communities, Kenyatta D. Farmer
Supporting Novice Teachers in Struggling Schools: Exploring a Mentoring Program's Components, Geneva J. Feaster
Use of the CAMEO II Acuity Tool to Decrease Burnout for Nurses Working in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Frances Lynn Feria-Clement
Qualifications of Executive Nurses for Service on Hospital Boards, Michelle Lee Foxx
Let Me Serve Your Majesty: Psalm 8, Matthew Fredrickson
Adolescent Psychiatric Readmission in Rural West Texas, Keila Gabel
Experiences and Perceptions of Rural Junior High Teachers Participating in a Professional Learning Community, Pamela Ann Mills Gambrel
Relationships Between Education Track, Adverse Childhood Experience, and Recidivism Among Juveniles, Catherine Gammage
Teachers' Perceptions of the Role of Teacher-Parent Partnerships That Best Benefit Students in a Parochial College Preparatory High School, Sarah H. Gates
A Baseline Measurement of Alcohol Use and Its Relating Factors as It Pertains to Abilene Christian University, Emily Glaze
Perceptions and Challenges of Female Workplace Mediators and How They Overcome Them, Gaedria B. Goodwin