Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2021
An Analysis of the Child Find Provision Due Process Hearings in Texas: Implications from the Special Education Cap, Katherine Hall Crites
The Reciprocity of Mentorship: Impacting Christian Higher Education, Alessandra Brohmer Hansen
A Study of Counties for Big Country CASA Expansion, McKensie Hardin
The Effect of Breastfeeding Education in African American Women on Initiation and Duration of Breastfeeding, Shalawn F. Harris
Opioid Use Disorder: A Crisis of Concern, Evangella Harville
Qualitative Study of Collaboration Between Independent Reading Specialists and Elementary Classroom Teachers, Lindsay Lee Hawbaker
Discerning and Developing Department Chairs as Instructional Leaders: A Case Study of a Large Suburban High School, Michael David Heath
Persistence and Retention Strategies Implemented at HBCUs That Support Successful Degree Attainment of African American Men, Fetera D. Henry
Exploratory Case Study of Freshman Student Experiences in Developmental Education Courses That Encourage Persistence at One College in West Texas, Brandon A. Hernandez
A Case Study of Introverted Leadership in a Suburban High School in Central Texas, Jill Reynolds Hotz
The Efficacy of a Rapid Rehousing Program Serving Adults Experiencing Homelessness in West Central Texas, Unique Jackson
A Case Study of One Small Christian College Overcoming Decline and Implementing an Institutional Turnaround, Richard H. Johnson
The Invisible Language: Unintentional Patronage and Missions Practice in Contemporary Thailand, Samuel Burton Jones
Barriers to Succession Planning: A Case Study of Atlanta Nonprofit Organizations, Adonnis J. Jules
Hospice Families Shared Experiences With Time-of-Death Visits, Katherine S. Katzenberger
Academic Advisors’ Experience With Academic Entitlement: A Phenomenological Study, Felicia A King
An Exploratory Descriptive Study of the Bridge Scholars Program at a Private, Faith-Based University, Susan Lewis King
Student Perceptions of the Effects of the Modern Educational Reform Movement on the Concept of the Whole Child, Edward Theodore Knight
Warrior Dialogue in Samuel: Honor, Shame, and Divine Proxy, Robert A. Kranz
The Relationship of Hospital CEO Gender and the Patient Experience: The Role of the Mediating Effects of Hospital Characteristics, Lanean M. Lang
Effects of Organizational Climate on Dual Language Teacher Retention, Joseph Lewis
Food Addiction and Obesity, Lisa Ling
An Examination of Self-Determination, Motivation, and the Retention of Pacific Islander Male Athletes at the Community College, Jerome Manos
Black Women's Perceptions of the Experiences, Challenges and Barriers Leading to Senior-Level Leadership Positions in Higher Education, Latisha L. Marion
The Impact of a 1:1 Technology Initiative on Student Achievement in 10th Grade English Language Arts in a South Texas Public School District, Lois E. Marshall Barker
Professional Learning Community: Perspectives of Rural School Teachers and Leaders, Brenda Olivia Martinez
Hazy Team Composition Processes: Shared Team Leadership, a Strategy to Team Excellence in Higher Education, Pervaiz Masih
Preparing Future Healthcare Professionals: The Relationship Between Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, and Age, Cindy Lee McGuire
Assessing the Perceptions and Attitudes of Burnout Syndrome in Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care Settings, Keisha D. McKinsey
An Organization’s Ability to Improve Outsourcing Outcomes in Information Technology Outsourcing Initiatives by Increasing Organizational Knowledge: A Case Study, John Michael Mello
A Qualitative Study of Department Chairs’ Perceptions Regarding Job Role Transition in Christian Colleges, Tiniesha La'Shae Menete
Examining the Experiences of First-Generation College Students Attending a Christian University in the Southwestern United States, Thurmond Derrick Metters
The Effect of Servant Leadership on Nonprofit Workplace Conflict, Lorena M. Freeborough
Servant Leadership and Conflict Adaptivity in Local Government Leaders, June F. Mighty
Determination of Causal Relationship for Increasing Nurse Burnout: A Correlational Analysis, Ashley K. Moore
A Qualitative Case Study of a Transitional Program for Students In Middle School as They Transition to High School, Patrick Tremayne Moore
Parental Support and Online Sixth-Grade Students’ Academic Performance: A Survey Research, Tiffany Ann Nayar
College Recruitment of Low-Income Underrepresented Minority Students, Cassady M. Ogedegbe
Exploring the Experiences and Effectiveness of Student Loan Entrance Counseling, Manoj Thekkadathu Oommen
Teacher Mentorship Program’s Influence on Novice Teachers’ Decision to Stay: A Case Study, Joan Evans Otten
Symptoms of Trauma Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Educators and Students, Leanne S. Parker
Exploration of Strategies of Teacher Leaders for Responding to Students Experiencing Trauma Framed in CASEL's Social and Emotional Learning Theory, Kimberly Dionne Parrott
Keeping Count: Studying the Effects of Previous Sexual History on a Current Coupling, Kaelyn D. Pate
The Use of Medical Marijuana for the Relief of Chronic Pain, Jacquelyn M. Paylor
Testimonios of Chicano Leadership in Texas Community Colleges, Jonathan Pérez
Narratives of First-Generation Community College Students in Central Texas: Restorying the Path to Success in Higher Education, Stephanie Diana Perkins
An Exploration of Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences Serving Students of Incarcerated Parents in a Rural Setting, Melissa P. Phelan
An Autoethnographic Study of Online Class Size and Instructor Participation in Discussions, Danielle M. Philipson
Youth Leadership Development Programs: Participants’ Pre- and Post-perceptions of Leadership Life Skills Development, Courtney A. Pruner