Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Critical Thinking in Law Enforcement Training Academies: A Phenomenological Study of Officer Experiences, Billy J. Spruill
A Systematic Review of Acuity-Based Staffing in Acute Healthcare Environments, Demitria Idella Stafford
A Theology Built on Meritocracy: A Theological and Sociological Examination of the Prosperity Gospel and the American Dream, T.E. Starman
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Leadership and Interprofessional Conflict in a Chronic Joint Venture Setting, Jeffrey Thomas Stevey
Best Practices for Instructional Coaching Feedback Strategies As Perceived by Effective Principals of High At-Risk Schools, Angela P. Steward
Traditional and Alternative Certification Programs and Their Effect on Elementary School Teachers’ Efficacy Beliefs in Title I and Non-Title I Schools, Rita Gale Sullivan
Relationship Between Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager Age, Level of Education, Gender, Tenure, and Staff Nurse Turnover, John B. Summers
An Evaluation of an Integrated Multidisciplinary Early Identification and Triage of College Students at Risk for Anxiety and Depression, Sarah J. Templeton
Perceptions of Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Parents About Childhood Vision Care Utilization, Felicia R. Thomas
Addressing the Psychosocial State of High-Risk Individuals Undergoing Hereditary Cancer Screening by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the Community Oncology Setting, Aquilina Kerubo Thompson
Exploring Missional Partnership Practices Between the Littleton Church of Christ and Her Peruvian Missionary Partners Through Dwelling in the Word, Justin L. Thompson
Decreasing Unintentional Pregnancies for Tennesseans, Paula M. Todd
Exploring Actions Toward Supporting English Language Learners in a Rural Remote Secondary Setting, Annamarie Valdez
¿Dónde Están? Exploring the Identification Process for Gifted English Language Learners, Angelita O. Vasquez
School Leaders and Exclusionary Practices: A Study of Discretionary DAEP Placements for Minority Special Education Students, Tiffany Laine Weiss
An Evaluation of Programs and Leadership Practices for Effective Dropout Prevention, Nicole C. West
Program Evaluation Exploring Effectiveness of Experiential Learning Activities on Transition to Practice in an Occupational Therapy Educational Program, Kari M. Williams
Exploring Membership in Black Greek-Letter Sororities and the Influence on Career Advancement for Black Women in Higher Education, Erin Chambers Wilson
Portraits of Visionary Leaders: Technology Directors’ Leadership Characteristics and Experiences in K–12 Independent Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic, William Jeremiah Womack
Exploring Online Mental Health Services: A Qualitative Study for First-Year College Students, LeAndrian J. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom: A Mixed-Methods Study of Teacher Leaders Creating Connections Through Virtual Learning Communities, Michaine Suzanne Ashley
What Interventions Should Be Utilized with Alzheimer's Patients to Increase Quality of Life?, Laci Bach
Formulating a Communal Covenant for the Elders and Ministers of South Fork Church of Christ, Drew Baker
Original Free Will Baptist Clergy Role Stress: A Definition and Its Emotional Consequences, Dustin R. Bannister
Increasing Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Cargo Drivers, Ronda L. Bell
Potential Roles for Social Work in Supporting Mourning Practices of Non-Dominant Religious and Cultural Groups in America, Stephanie Bergslien
A Look at Vision: Perspectives Throughout the Organizational Hierarchy of the Christian University Context, William Kyle Brantley
Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Dyslexia Professional Development Training for Addressing the Social-Emotional Needs of Children With Dyslexia, Darlene Elizabeth Breaux
Center for Teaching and Learning Impact on Adjunct Job Satisfaction: Examining Their Lived Experiences, Winsome S. Brooks
The Benefits of Alternative Therapies on Adult Mental Health, Sara Bryan
Improving Low Health Literacy in Poststroke Patients by Educating the Health Care Staff, Marthilde Brzycki
Person-Centered Care Education for Caregivers of Patients With Dementia in Long-Term Care Settings, Dawn Buckmire
Underrepresentation of Female and Minority Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academies in Texas, Darnisha Lanette Carreathers
Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God: A Philosophical Approach, Zachary W. Casey
The Relationship Between Exclusionary Discipline, Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Graduation Rates at 4A, 5A, and 6A High Schools, Ryan M. Cavazos
Strategies Framed Within Transformational Leadership That African American Female Principals Use to Retain Teachers in Texas High-Poverty Schools: A Case Study, Tiffany M. Clark
The integration of Primary Care and Psychiatry for Adults with Schizophrenia, Yvonne C. Cobbs Dr
Stroke Preventive in African American Women Ages 20-40 That are Using or Have Used Oral Contraceptives, Ashanti L. N. Coleman
Exploring the Voices, Experiences, and Leadership Career Paths of Women of Color in Higher Education, Tonya P. Cooper
Youth Mentoring: Factors That Contribute to the High Number of Short-Term Matches and Implementing Preventative Strategies, Melissa Madrid Corley
An Instrumental Case Study: Growth Mindset Instructional Best Practices for Learning Disabled Students, Brenda L. Cornell
Exploring the Relationships of Social Media Usage and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents, Morgan Culpepper
Violence Against Teachers: Principal Strategies to Reduce Teacher Victimization, Annette Cummings
Exploring the Impact of a Professional Identity on Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Elizabeth A. Cunningham
Cultivating Virtue: Developing a Guiding Document for Youth Ministry at Cookeville First United Methodist Church, Adam Daniels
A Sense of Belonging Among Minority Students at a Southeastern State Flagship University, Shakia D. Davis
Lowering Perceived Stress Levels in Undergraduate Nursing Students, Caitlin Dodd
Academic Success and Curricular Structure: Exploring the Relationship Between Prerequisite Course Sequence and Grade Point Average in Community College Health Science Students, Patrick Carl Dupont
Identifying Competencies and Outputs of SSS Role in STEM Bridge Programs in the Silicon Valley, Alexandra C. Duran
Reducing Gaps in Knowledge About Electroconvulsive Therapy Among Mental Health Nurses, Janice L. Edmonson