Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Exploring North Texas Elementary Principals’ Viewpoints Regarding the Influence of Culturally Responsive Teaching on School Climate and School Culture, Monica Latrice Tatum
Protecting Healthcare Workers From Violence, Terry L. Taylor
Leadership Identity Formation Among DACA Participants, Maxine N. Valencia
Perceptions of Professional Development Needs of Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty Instructors at a Community College in the Southwest United States, Allison Venuto
The Impact of Education on the Attitudes of Staff of a Rehabilitation Hospital, Kathryn Voreis and Kathryn G. Voreis
Increased Access to Information Communication Technologies and Work-Life Balance with K-12 Leaders, Carolyn D. Washington
Evidence-Based Nursing Education on Dementia and Dementia Care, Sun O. Weaver
A Needs Assessment: Exploring the Unknown Needs of the Homeless Unaccompanied Youth Within a West Texas Independent School District, Amy Grace Weiss
An Evaluation of the Methodist Children's Home GAP Program, Ashten Wiedebusch
The Effects of 1:1 Technology on African American Students' Achievement in Algebra and English, Chad Bryan Wolf
The Perceived Factors That Influenced African American Male Students’ Persistence at a Southeastern Community College, Phygenia Flowers Young
Master Teacher Perceptions on the Impact Mentoring Programs Have on Teacher Retention, Rose Michelle Zuniga
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
STD Education Among African American Women: An Educational Improvement Initiative, Marqueta V. Abraham
A Population-Based Study on the Correlates of Trauma and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviors among Adolescents Aging out of Foster Care., Jennifer Artis
Concealed Campus Carry: Perspectives from administrators, faculty and firearms instructors on generating campus policy, Diana Villarreal Barfield
The Efficacy of an Educational Intervention to Improve Low Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Federal Health Care Workers, Cynthia Berfect-Shelby
Food Insecurity and Mental Health Correlations and Barriers on a College Campus, Alexandria M. Bisson
Power Shift within a Couple’s Journey through Addiction, Carly Brack Marketto
Implementation and Evaluation of Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health and Overall Wellbeing of College Student-Athletes, Haley Katherine Brock
The Influence of Premarital Counseling on Marital Satisfaction for African-American Couples, Christian Brown
Brand Strength Evaluation of Goodwill-West Texas, Cailyn Byrd
Local Anesthesia Before Intravenous Cannula Insertion: Recommendations for Registered Nurses in Practice, Vera Campbell-Jones
An Examination of Multiple Risk Factors Contributing to Student Dropout Risks Using an Ecological Systems Perspective, Karla Denise Carrasco
The Relations of Religiosity, Social Support, and Acculturation Attitudes Among Refugees, Carolyn H. Casada
Comprehensive Staff Education and Implementation of a Checklist Tool to Increase Staff Adherence to Pitocin Titration Protocols, Tara N. Cassell
ADHD Malingering In A College Setting, Peerasin Chatchawarat
The Practice of Children’s Ministry: Developing a Cohesive Vision of Practice with Church Leaders, Shannon Clarkson Rains
Organizational Change Within Christian Higher Education Institutions and the Reactions of Faculty, Dena Counts
A Program Evaluation of Mentoring: How Does It Affect Teacher Attrition, Jo-Lynette Crayton
Wholeheartedness and Acquaintance with God, Sarah Naomi Dannemiller
Investigating Administrators’ Resistance to Implementing Restorative Practices, Beri Deister
The Relationship between Substance Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault in College Students, Erin K. DeOtte
The Roles and Responsibilities of Makerspace Educators, Kelli Duhaney
Factors Influencing Faculty Use of Screencasting for Feedback, Berlin Fang
A Meta-Analytic Review of Cognitive Functioning in Negative and Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Tiffany Forsythe
An Exploration of Self-Care in Relation to Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Among Social Workers, Michael Jared Gonzalez
Developing Resilience Training for the Healthcare Employee in a Rural Medical Center, Sandra E. Gothard
Enmeshment in Military Families, Alexus Hamilton
Examining Opportunities to Increase Flu Vaccine Uptake on College Campuses Through Pharmacy Partnerships, Kristi Hargrave
Measuring Current Knowledge of Students at a Faith-Based University about Title IX and Sexual Assault, Hannah Louise Harrell
Chronic Kidney Disease: The Need to Increase Nurse Practitioner Awareness, Juan Hernandez
Validity of GrayMatters: A Self-Administered Computerized Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease, Emily C. Hicks
Evaluating the Relationships Between Science Class Success and Math Placement in High School, Tila Hidalgo
The Convergence of Engagement Leadership and Leader-Driven Retrenchment Business Strategies: A Phenomenological Approach, Larry Mitchel Hill
Coaching Styles, Athletes' Needs Satisfaction, and Identity: An Analysis of Athlete-Coach Relationship, Casey-May Huff
Using Behavior Economic Nudges to Facilitate Client Follow-Through in Financial Coaching, Charlene Hurst
An Exploration of Factors of LGBT Cultural Competency Among Prospective Healthcare Professionals, Heather Isbell
Faculty Socialization of Graduate Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions Toward the IRB, Elisa Jolls
Divine Simplicity as a Necessary Condition for Affirming Creation Ex Nihilo, Chance Juliano
The Impact Organizational Factors Have on Role Ambiguity Amongst School Social Workers, Melissa Kichura