Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2026
The First 3 Years: Novice Teacher Perspectives on Staying in Education, Tammy M. Allen
Exploring the Personal Management Interview Program as a Burnout Prevention Strategy in Policing: A Qualitative Case Study, Lance C. Arnold
A Curriculum to Empower and Equip Women for Leadership in the Monash City Church of Christ in Melbourne, Australia, Devni Yasindra Attygalle
New Teacher Attrition Rate in Relation to Lack of Administrative Support, Amy Avina
A Narrative Study on the Resilience of Women in Technology Careers, Gina J. Baldridge
Scrolling for Connection: The Influence of Loneliness, Self-Esteem, and Stress on Susceptibility to Conformity-Driven Online Purchasing and Gambling Behaviors in Generation Z, Emily M. Bauknight
A Qualitative Study on Exploring the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Fortune 500 Executive Leadership, Cherrese J. Belt
"Am I a Man or a Muppet": A Rhetorical Analysis of Generative AI’s Representation of Gender, Jessica Boaz
Exploring the Way Up: Career Paths, Challenges, and Resilience Among Women Leaders in Higher Education, Angela M. Brown
Reducing Humpty Dumpty Syndrome in Pediatric Inpatients, Jeanene Burns
Assistant Principals’ Perspectives and Experiences Concerning Their Influence as Instructional Leaders on Student Achievement in Title I Schools, Courtney J. Charles
Influence of Restorative Justice Practices on Student Behavior, Shawn N. Clemons
A Place at the Table: Lessons in Hospitality for Women Elders in the Churches of Christ, Karen Cooke
The Perceived Barriers of a One-To-One Technology Implementation: A Post-COVID Case Study, Adam Howard Creasy
Accessing Campus Mental Health Services in a Nigerian Southwestern University: Barriers to Academic Success, Caroline Dada
Work Environments Matter: The Impacts of Interpersonal Relationships on Student Affairs Professionals, Lawrence R. Daniel
Finding Value in Professional Learning: Developing Teacher Learning That Is Internalized and Implemented in Practice, Stephanie Dossett
Arthur the Knight-King: Protector of Land, Preserver of Culture, John Anthony Edwards II
Leader Rounding for Outcomes to Improve Employee Retention, Laura R. Escobar
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Women in Undergraduate STEM Core Expansion Pathways, Lizzie L. Evans Martinez Alvarez
The Journey of Accompaniment: Pastoral Care Education for the Laity at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX, Alejandro Ezquerra
The Influence of Community Engagement on Educator Job Satisfaction and School Culture in K–5 Schools: A Multicase Study, Hailee Jo Fojtasek
Attachment and Betrayal: Post-Infidelity Attachment Issues with a Focus on Gender, Taylor Forsythe
Voices of a New Era: A Discursive Psychology Study of Influencer-Follower Discourse on TikTok, Andrea Guerrero Hernandez
African American Male Dual Enrollment Graduates Perceptions of the Transition to the 4-Year University, Kendra L. Harrison
Enhancing Corporate Prayer of the Clearwater Church of Christ, Lyle Hinsdale
Leading the Charge: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Exploring How Public Middle School Principals Perceive and Enact Their Role as Advocates for School-Based Mental Health, Tanya Irby Tucker
Reading the Wisdom of Psalm 37 through the Lens of Metaphor and Lament, Hannah N. Johanson
Impact of the LACE Index Scoring Tool on Sepsis Readmissions, Tabitha M. Keaty Sheppard
The Relationship Between Sports Related Head Injuries, Mental Health and Academic Performance in University Student-Athletes, Odyssey Keller
Longevity, Resilience, and Thriving of Women in Ministry: A Case Study of Women in Ministry From a United Pentecostal Holiness Church, Eunice Cheryl Feltus Little
Implementing Hypertension Guidelines Into Clinical Practice, Misti Michele Mays
Staying Power: A Case Study of Teacher Retention in a Rural District, Amanda F. McLellan and Amanda F. McLellan
Timing of Parental Divorce and Spiritual Behavior in Young Adulthood: A Quantitative Study, Marcus A. North
Texas Secondary Spanish Teachers’ Perceptions of Factors Influencing Instructional Self- Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Effectiveness, Tana Verlane Palafox
Faculty Perceptions of Engaging Generation Z Students Through Positive Education in the Classroom, Ashley D. Ragsdale
The Impact of Traditional Machismo on Mental Health Outcomes: Depression and Suicide Risk Among Latino Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Men, Yesenia A, Romero
Rooted or Restless: Retaining Teachers From Urban and Suburban Backgrounds in Rural Texas, Martha Saucedo Ms.
The Intersection of Dark Triad Leadership and Organizational Commitment: Examining the Efficacy of Educational Intervention Among K–12 Central Office Peer Leaders, Monica R. Shallenberger
The New Wild West: A Case Study Analysis of the Communication Methods Surrounding AI Infrastructure in West Texas, Thomas Sorensen
Women Working Well: The Experiences of Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in the Tristate Area, Erika K. Stanley Wesley
Patient Wait Time and Throughput Interventions in the Cardiology Outpatient Setting, Chioma Ohiri Tawose
Transformative Leadership in Action: A Narrative Study of Principals’ Influence on Students’ Achievement, Staci Taylor Fullmighter
The Lived Experience of Special Education Director Retention: A Phenomenological Study of Motivational and Organizational Influences, Matthew R. Taylor
The Implications of the Midyear Departure of Residence Directors in Housing and Residential Life, Chelsea Titus
Bridging the Divide: Exploring Stigma and Enhancing Belonging for Online Faculty in Higher Education, Stephanie L. Wanamaker
The Impact of Synchronous and Asynchronous Preference on the Performance of Distance Learning Students, Christopher A. Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Exploring the Impact of Generative AI to Mitigate Educator Burnout, Katie Acevedo
Black Women in Information Technology Leadership Roles: Examining Their Experiences With Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement, Adepeju Adedeji