Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2022
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
The Effect of Postpartum Depression Screening Education for Postpartum Nurses, Shecarra S. Cook
Implementing Culturally Diverse Strategies in Higher Education Classrooms, Christina M. Corona
Noncognitive Attributes as a Measure for College Admission: Exploring the Relationship Between Cognitive and Noncognitive Factors in First-Year College Student Success, Amanda E. Craddock
Retention Factors of Rural East Texas Superintendents, William Z. Crawford
Experiences of Chinese Students in Higher Education in the Southeastern United States: A Narrative Study, Darren Dean
STD Prevention: An Educational Intervention for Exotic Dancers, Maria DeLurdes DeHoyos
An Evaluation of Cancer Nurse Providers’ Implementation of the 2018 Commission on Cancer Survivorship Care Plan Requirement, Angelia Natascha Drake
Educator and Administrator Perceptions of Sheltered Instruction in Stem Courses, Tommy D. Duncan II
Theological Practices for Sustaining Community Renewal at Speedway Church of Christ, Kent A. Ellett
Exploring the Prevalence of Social Isolation in Students at a Christian College in West Texas, David Bryan Elliott
Education of Nurses on the Use of the INTERACT Tool, Daniyele L. Feaster
Transformational Leadership and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): A Case Study of Primary Teachers at an Urban School in Bogotá, Colombia, Mary Elizabeth Ferguson
Utilization of Disability Services by Students With Nonvisible Disabilities, Cristina A. Figueroa
Perceptions of Rural School Principals’ Experiences, Practices, and Understandings of Conflict and Conflict Management, Tacy Kay Gamel
Attachment and Identity in Higher Education: Lived Experiences of Korean Adoptees, Janeice A. Garrard
The Impact of Leadership and Institutional Priorities on Degree Completion of Community College Students, Estelle L. Garza
A Faith-Based Approach to Promote African American Healthy Heart Behaviors, Gwendolyn Gaston
Does Offering Social Work Services Via The McKinney-Vento Program to Homeless Youth Improve Academic Functioning?, Ari Rayne Gee
Catholic Elementary School Principals, the Transfer of Marketing Knowledge, and the Diffusion of School Marketing, Lisa A. Geosits