Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2022
The Glass Jaw. The Presence of Incivility, Conflict, and Bullying in Disempowering Workplaces: A Study of Middle-Level Managers in HEIs, Maria Esther Caratini Prado
The Correlations of Financial Exploitation on Senior Adults Over 65, Carmen Price
The Understanding of Risk Culture Among Risk Management Practitioners, William L. Raab
The Acceptance of Learning Management Systems by Higher Education Faculty in an Educational Landscape Influenced by a Global Pandemic, Stephen Mark Rektenwald
A Path to Success: A Case Study of Military Veterans at a Midwestern University, Jada N. Reynolds
Implementing a Screening Tool for Social Determinants of Health in a Rural Primary Care Clinic, Kimberly S. Roberts
Developing Practices Within the Lord’s Supper That Develop Central Identity at Queen City Church of Christ, Ryan Russell
"Is He Not a Maker of Parables?": Restorative Poetics and Magical Realism in Ezekiel 40–48, Matthew Wells Sapp
Addressing Stress in Graduate Nurse Practitioner Nursing Students, Shandria K. Sawyer
An Inclusive Framework for Ministry: Fostering the Spiritual Formation of Children in a Multicultural Church, Jennifer Reinsch Schroeder
Removing Barriers That Prevent Parents From Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds From Being Involved in Their Children’s High School Education, Jason E. Shepherd
The Correlation Between Transformational Leadership and Mental Health Clinician Burnout, Rebekah E. Shutter
Burn On, Don't Burn Out: Factors That Promote Longevity in Ministry, Gary William Simpson
The Relationship of Minority Stress with the Mental Health of LGBTQ College Students on a Christian Campus with Non-Affirming Policies, Ethan Nicholas Smetana
Trust in Academia: How Chief Academic Officers Build and Maintain Faculty Trust, Marc A. Smithers
A Study of Military-Connected Parental Perceptions of Civilian Secondary School Image, Legitimacy, and Reputation, Jorge Manuel Soldevila
Examining the Barriers Women Face in Achieving Senior-Level Leadership Roles at Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Andrew Paul Stewart
Transition Barriers of U.S. Military Veterans With Combat Occupations, Carole Thomas
Understanding the Role of Faculty Advising in Graduate Allied Healthcare Profession Programs as Practitioners Transition to Professor, Lillie Marie Barnett Thomas
The Mystagogical Catechesis of Narsai of Nisibis: Mēmrē 39 and 38 in their Syriac Context, Jordan Ryan Turney
LGBTQ Student Experiences and Perceptions in Christian Higher Education: An Exploration of Institutional Climate and LGBTQ Persistence, Anthony M. Ungaro
Designing a Program to Train Elders to Respond to #MeToo Experiences of Adult Females in a Church Context, Jana H. Unruh
Creating Safe Schools: An Exploratory Study of Educator Perspective on Student Behavior and Restorative Practices in Schools Implementation, Rachel Danielle Vargas
The Effectiveness of a Career and Technical Education Program of Study on Preparing Students for Their Chosen Career, Rigoberto Vasquez
The Impact of Mentoring on the Academic Mindset of At-Risk High School Students in Texas, Brittany Nichole Venegas
Exploring Teachers' Perceptions on the Fidelity of Implementing Teaching Strategies GOLD, Shucrea Yamina Victor-Cameron
Reimagining the Prophets: Joel’s Reception of (the Rest of) the Book of the Twelve, Brianna Wade
Leading Through Music: A Comparative Case Study on the Effects of Military Band Performance, Jessica A. Williams
Communication Accommodation of Surgeons with Student-Athletes, Emily Womble
Healing the Burn: Assuaging Burnout and Increasing Work Engagement in University Admissions Counselors, Michael K. Wright
Diabetes Family-Inclusion Education in the Outpatient Clinic, Sheryl Lyn Wright
Improving the Competency of Nurse Educators in the Use of Simulation, Pricilla H. Wyatt
Diabetes Education With a Focus on Blood Glucose Self-Management: Impacting the Frequency of Glucose Monitoring, Jennifer M. Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Reducing Parental Stress in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Nancy M. Abbene
Restorative Strategies Used to Reduce Disproportionality in Texas Schools That Have Implemented Restorative Practices, Shenita Y. Alsbrooks
Teachers' Perspectives of Restorative Disciplinary Practices, Asma Anwar
Challenges of Middle School to High School Transition: A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Students Transitioning From Eighth Grade to Ninth Grade, Simisola K. Aromolaran
The Relationship Between Resilience and Social Support Among College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Amy Baskin
African American Teachers' Experiences of Becoming a Teacher in Ohio: A Case Study, FEON M. BATTISTE
Nursing Perceptions for Utilizing Essential Oil Application in Labor and the Effect of Targeted Education, Joni R. Beckham
Use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program for Substance Abuse Monitoring and Pain Management, Crystal P. Beddard
School Nursing Practice and Experiences During School Closures, Susie E. Birden Brown
Remembering Jacob: The Literary Representation of Memory in the Jacob Narrative, Isaac Borbon
Exploring the Challenges and Barriers of Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management Education, Darla D. Branda
Perceptions of Classroom Management Coaching at District A Independent School District, Ashley L. Brittain
Leader–Member Exchange Turnover: How Does Dual Leadership Impact Employee Turnover in Head Start?, Dana P. Clark-Brocks
Understanding the Barriers East Texas Community College Students Experience in Transferring to a Regional University, Kelly Leigh Coke
Interventions for Ninth-Grade Middle-Achieving Students, Bradley C. Cook