Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Transformational Leadership Disparities Within Nonprofit Organizations, Hillman Evans IV
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
Toward the Professionalization of Executive Coaching: A Delphi Study of the Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Coaching Executives to Behave Ethically, Richard R. Fletcher
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
The Effects of Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM) on Relationship Satisfaction in Couple Therapy, Ruimeng Gao
Breaking Barriers: Mentorship Pathways for Hispanic Women in Leadership Roles, Ana P. Gonzalez
The Effect of Perceived Principal Leadership Styles and School Type on Elementary Teacher Self-Efficacy, Karen M. Gonzalez
Exploring the Role of Christian Religiosity in the Acceptance or Rejection of AI Chatbot Use Among Faculty at Church of Christ Universities, Amos Gutierrez
A Qualitative Study: The 4 I’s of Transformational Leadership and the Impact It Has on Building Employee Resiliency, Jewel Hale, Jr.
An Exploratory Descriptive Study of Urban Professional High School Counselors' Work Culture, Burnout, and Mental Well-Being, Alexandria L. Hall
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
Understanding the Retention of Alternatively Certified Teachers: Key Factors and Insights, Donna M. Hardy
Leading Employees Remotely in a Post-COVID-19 Era: A Phenomenology Study of Remotely Working Employees, George m. Hardy Jr
Preeclampsia: Implementation of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Standardized Protocol, Sheila Harwell
School Leaders’ Perceptions of Restorative Practices on Student Behavior, Jennifer M. Herold Fontenot
Exploring New Mexico 4-H Volunteers’ Acceptance and Use of Technology: A Qualitative Approach, Kayla Dawn Hinrichs
Origin of Purpose, Career Satisfaction, and Life Satisfaction: A Quantitative Study on Early Career Professionals, Anne Hocking
Trust and Success: Franchisee Perspective on Relational Trust With the Franchisor and Impact on Unit Growth, Giovannie M. Hoff
Overcoming Second-Order Barriers to Teachers’ Technology Integration: A Study of Positive Impacts, Crystal Ann Hume
A Qualitative Descriptive Study on the Importance of Principal Leadership on Title I Middle School Teachers’ Decisions to Remain Teaching in the School, LeBrandan Keshaun Jenkins
Closing the Graduation Gap: Factors That Impact the Graduation and Enrollment Rates of First Generation African American Male Students at Predominantly White Christian Universities, Byron C. Johnson Jr
Weight Recidivism Post-Bariatric Surgery: A Lifestyle Modifications Educational Intervention, Kimeshia Johnson
A Narrative Inquiry Regarding the Influence of University Leadership on the Success of First-Generation College Students With Financial Need, Jordan W. Jones Sr.
Perceived Leadership Behaviors and Workplace Motivation: The Predictive Role of Generational Cohorts in the U.S. Construction Industry, Leslie D. Klinegardner
Leading With Strength: The Relationship Between Character Strength Awareness and Teacher Self-Efficacy, Ashton Lynn Knox
Pre-K Teachers’ Perceptions About Professional Learning: Influence on Instructional Methods, Classroom Management Skills, and Student Outcomes, Victoria A. Korsah
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
A Faith-Based Approach to Mental Health Challenges, Patrick LeBlanc
Differences in Peer Social Connections Between Traditional and Online Nurse Residency Programs, Tatum Leonard
An Examination of How Professional Relationships and Professional Development Influence the Lived Experiences of African American Women Serving as Superintendents in Texas, Tiffany L. Linwood
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
Community College Student Admissions Experiences, Jeremy D. Loy
Assessing and Developing Higher Education Faculty Digital Competency for Workplace Preparation in a Digital Society, Yolanda T. Martinez
Professor Perspectives: Inclusion of Students With an Intellectual Disability in Transition Programming on a College Campus, Melissa Massey
The Lived Experience of New Graduate Nurses Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in a Clinical Setting, Kimberly A. McFarland
Advancing Medical Education With Lifestyle Medicine: A Comprehensive Program Evaluation Using the Kirkpatrick Framework, Shanna Mello
Teachers’ Perspectives on Incorporating Moodle in a Ninth-Grade Reading Classroom, Cathy Miamba
Sex, Riots, and Holy Water: How Modern Society Desecrates and Reconsecrates the Sacred, Jodeyah J. Mills
African American Female College Students’ Experiences at Predominately White Institutions, Sh'Nita Louise Mitchell
Barriers to Female Advancement in Health Sciences Education: A Qualitative Study Examining the Effect of Culture and Values on Leader Selection, Christie Moreno
Sacred Connections in Cartoonish Places: Exploring the Implications of Teotl in Avatar: The Last Airbender (2008), Makenzie P. Morrison
Leading Beyond the Lecture: A Case Study Exploring How Community College Students Experience Their Instructors’ Positive Leadership Strategies, Mandy Morrison
Stress Management Strategies in an Investment Firm: A Managerial Perspective, Cheri C. Nelson