Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Kindergarten Teachers’ Perceptions, Experiences, and Challenges Using Visual Supports for Children With Autism, Jasmine M. Mcnair
Attendance and Academic Performance: A Comparison of 4-Day and 5-Day School Week Schedules in Texas High Schools, Cynthia Miles
Navigating Leadership Transitions in Academic Affairs at Small Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Southern United States: A Qualitative Study, Marquita Renee Mitchell
African American Business Owners' Descriptions of Experiences With Lending Practices, Wannika R. Muhammad
Isolation and Self-Efficacy Among Texas Educators With Disabilities Post-COVID: A Narrative Inquiry, Paul M. Nimon
Timing of Parental Divorce and Spiritual Behavior in Young Adulthood: A Quantitative Study, Marcus A. North
Harkness Seminars in the Humanities, Sarah S. Novlan
Cultural Humility in the Workplace: A Causal-Comparative Study of Foreign and Local Hire Employees in International Education, Natalie A. Ortiz
Texas Secondary Spanish Teachers’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Instructional Self- Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Effectiveness, Tana Verlane Palafox
Organizational Systems, Support Structures, and Principal Retention in Urban Secondary Schools: A Job Demands and Resources Analysis of Belonging and Isolation, Meredith L. Perry
Faculty Perceptions of Engaging Generation Z Students Through Positive Education in the Classroom, Ashley D. Ragsdale
Making Sense of Generative AI: A Qualitative Single Case Study Examining How College Students Describe Its Use in Academic Coursework, Hollie L. Reese
Navigating the Dark Side: Emotional Labor's Impact on HR Professionals' Wellness, Esmeralda Amelia Rendón
Barriers to Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare Utilization: Exploring the Underutilization of VA Healthcare Services Among Rural, West Texas Veterans, Adam G. Rodgers
The Impact of Traditional Machismo on Mental Health Outcomes: Depression and Suicide Risk Among Latino Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Men, Yesenia A, Romero
Rooted or Restless: Retaining Teachers From Urban and Suburban Backgrounds in Rural Texas, Martha Saucedo Ms.
The Intersection of Dark Triad Leadership and Organizational Commitment: Examining the Efficacy of Educational Intervention Among K–12 Central Office Peer Leaders, Monica R. Shallenberger
Navigating the Shift: Supporting Health Sciences Faculty Transitioning From Industry to Asynchronous Online Education, Joshua D. Snyder
The New Wild West: A Case Study Analysis of the Communication Methods Surrounding AI Infrastructure in West Texas, Thomas Sorensen
Women Working Well: The Experiences of Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in the Tristate Area, Erika K. Stanley Wesley
Patient Wait Time and Throughput Interventions in the Cardiology Outpatient Setting, Chioma Ohiri Tawose
Senior-Level Administrators’ Perceptions of Deliberately Developmental Organization Principles and Employee Retention at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Caprinia L. Taylor
Transformative Leadership in Action: A Narrative Study of Principals’ Influence on Students’ Achievement, Staci Taylor Fullmighter
The Lived Experience of Special Education Director Retention: A Phenomenological Study of Motivational and Organizational Influences, Matthew R. Taylor
Professional Dispositions in Coaching Education: ICF-Credentialed Coaches’ Perspectives on Development and Assessment, Michelle Renee Thompson
The Implications of the Midyear Departure of Residence Directors in Housing and Residential Life, Chelsea Titus
Bridging the Divide: Exploring Stigma and Enhancing Belonging for Online Faculty in Higher Education, Stephanie L. Wanamaker
School Leadership and Collaboration: A Case Study of Leaders’ Experience Implementing Vertical Alignment Practices, Tara R. Wehmeyer
Journey to Tenure and Promotion: Lived Experiences of Black Women in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Rosalind L. Williams Lewis
The Impact of Synchronous and Asynchronous Preference on the Performance of Distance Learning Students, Christopher A. Wilson
How Can Learning Management Systems Positively Impact Student Engagement In Online Courses?, Jerald P. Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Exploring the Impact of Generative AI to Mitigate Educator Burnout, Katie E. Acevedo
Black Women in Information Technology Leadership Roles: Examining Their Experiences With Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement, Adepeju O. Adedeji
Understanding Digital Communication Gaps With Hispanic Families in a Charter School in South Texas, Ruby Cabrera Aguilar
Barriers Principals Face Integrating Blended Learning in Secondary Schools, Lacey Tremaine Ajibola
A Study of Urban High School Teachers' Perceptions of Multicultural Education, Clifford D. Alexander
The Effectiveness of a First-Year Experience Course: A Case Study From a Public Regional University in the Central United States, Taler J. Alexander
The Impact of Career Development Education in Rural Communities: A Program Evaluation, Hayden S. Austin
Navigating Barriers: The Experiences of First-Generation, Low-Income, Hispanic Male STEM Majors Enrolled in Texas Universities, Katherine L. Autry
Electronic Health Record Downtime, Grace R. Baldauf
Effectiveness of AI-Powered Language Learning Tools in the Workplace, Iswariya Baskar
Exploring Commuter TRIO Students' Student Support Services at a Public University, Travis J. Batiste EdD
Leadership Emergence Among Black Urban Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Qualitative Exploration, Dawn H. Benton
The 4-Day School Week: Impacts on Rural Texas School Districts, Geoffery Bowdoin
A Family Matter: An Analysis of Adult Children’s Conflict Communication, Abby Boyd
Under the Legal Lens: Navigating Psychological Safety and Conflict for Black Women in Legal Support Roles, Chanel M. Bradden
Organizational Cyber Resilience in Higher Education: How Administrative Leaders Experience a Disruptive Cyber Attack, Elizabeth R. Brentzel
Hearing God's Word Through Ecclesial Listening, Nathan Burrow
Predictive Factors of Academic Success During Transition to Undergraduate Studies in STEM Programs in Kansas, Elizabeth L. Butler
Non-ESL High School Teachers’ Instructional Training and Professional Development Needs and Their Emergent Bilingual Student Classrooms, Brynn Erin Caddell