Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2021
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
Impact of Leader Rounds on Perceptions of the Culture of Safety, Heather D. Ray
A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions of Elementary and Secondary Campus Administrators’ Role in Managing Teacher Stress, Cody M. Record
Experiences of African American Veterans With Regards to Ethnicity, Mental Health, and Homelessness, Jeffrey Redmond
How Therapists Decide to Self-disclose to their Clients: A Grounded Theory Study, Sydney Morgan Reed
Rural School District Strategies to Increase College, Career, and Military Readiness, Amelia J. Reeves
Case Study: Teacher Mindset and Its Impact on Instruction in an At-Risk Classroom, Michelle L. Rice
A Qualitative Needs Assessment of African Refugee Families Living in West Texas, Benedict Emmanuel Olohunfemi Richards
Experiences That Support Persistence and Retention of Latinx First-Generation College Students (FGCS) at Community Colleges, Veronica Rios
Integrating Interprofessional Education Into Teacher Preparation Curriculum: Reimagining Partnerships From the Inside Out, Jennifer Lauren Rogers EdD
Policy Development: Stress Management and Critical Incident Debriefing, Karen Loraine Hasie Rowland
Virtual Reality for Public Speaking Rehearsals: Student and Faculty Perceptions, Carrie A. Saltsman
Implementing Mindfulness Meditation to Reduce Nurse Burnout, Jannelle V. Sanchez
Learning Experiences of Financial Aid Administrators: A Phenomenological Study of Workplace Learning, Diana J. Sanders
A Study of the Association of Teacher Efficacy and Students' Achievement in a North Texas School District, Ruth E. Schackmann
A Qualitative Case Study on the Hiring Practices of the President at a Four-Year Public University in Alabama, Clifton Skeeter Sellers
Developing Outpatient, Clinic-Based Education for Patients With Diabetes and Prediabetes, Ruth Ann Slayton
Leadership in Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs and the School to Prison Pipeline, April Michele Smith
Online Course Communication and International Student Academic Performance, Christie L. Smith
First-Year Seminar and Its Impact on Retention at a Small Liberal Arts College in South Carolina, Michael A. Smith
The Relationship Between Career and Technical Education Enrollment and College and Career Readiness Outcomes, Daniel Soliz Jr.
Equipping God's People at the Campbell Street Church of Christ, Danny Sorrell
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