Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Texas Secondary Spanish Teachers’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Instructional Self- Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Effectiveness, Tana Verlane Palafox
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 Rendon
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
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 Acevedo
Black Women in Information Technology Leadership Roles: Examining Their Experiences With Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement, Adepeju 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 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 Ecploration, Dawn H. Benton Dr.
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 E. Caddell
Principals’ Perceptions of Their Preparedness to Facilitate and Support Technology Integration in Schools: A Case Study of Four Rural Texas Principals, Christina J. Campbell Ed.D.
Navigating Perspectives: A Phenomenological Inquiry Into Communication Experiences Between North American–Trained International School Leaders and Expatriate Staff, Maggie Cashdollar
Strategies for Success: Developing the HERO Within to Increase Persistence of Community College Students Returning From Academic Dismissal, Angela Cavazos
Response to Intervention Implementation With Culturally Diverse Students, Alysia R. Chatman
Proactive Semantic Suppression as a Form of Linguistic Control in Bilinguals, Anna V. Chen
Implementation of HOUDINI Guidelines Nurse-Driven Protocol to Lower Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections and Foley Utilization Days, Tammie N. Collins
Management if Aggressive and Disruptive Behavior in the Emergency Department Using De-Escalation Techniques and Simulation: A Quality Improvement Project to Improve the Knowledge and Confidence of Emergency Department Nurses and Clinical Staff, Ernestine Darby-Littlejohn
Emergent Bilingual Educators’ Viewpoint of Biliteracy Spaces: Building Capacity for Language Preservation and Development, Maria A. Davis
K-12 Leaders and Their Self-Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning Competence, Karla De Luna