Dissertations from Lindenwood University students.
Dissertations from 2019
Complexities of Clery Act Reporting Requirements as Related to Non-Compliance: Perceptions of Compliance Officials at Midwest Higher Education Institutions, William R. Kenny
A Mixed-Method Study Evaluating English Second Language Student Classroom Placement at the Secondary Level in a Midwest Public School, Corbin Kreamalmeyer
Beyond Curriculum: Information Literacy, Librarianship, and the Role of the Faculty at a Rural Community College in Missouri, Michelle A. Lane
An Investigation of Patterns Between Demographic Characteristics of Teachers and Grading Practices, Jenelle Lee
A Study of Kindergarten through Eighth-Grade Teachers’ Perceptions of the Impact Gender Plays on Students Involved in Divorce, Amanda Lukefahr
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Student Achievement and Satisfaction in Traditional versus Online Learning Environments, Jessica L. Manion
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Workshop Model and SRI Scores in the Middle School Setting, Kelly Manning
A Comparative Analysis of Student Success and Perceptions of Engagement Between Face-to-Face and Online College Courses, Shane Carroll May
Exploring Restorative Justice, Suspensions, and Expulsions with African American Males, Dorothy L. Mosby
A Qualitative Exploration of the School Resource Officer’s Role in Two K-12 School Districts, Christopher T. Muench
Alternative Education Program Best Practices: A Comparative Analysis of Three Mid-Missouri High School Alternative Education Programs, Elizabeth Christine Nelson
Perceptions of Elementary School Parents, Principals, and School Resource Officers Regarding Visitor Management Systems and School Safety, Janalee Olhausen-Kaylor
Addressing the Theory-Practice Gap Relative to Teacher-Perceived Knowledge of Effective Instructional Strategies, Laura Danielle O’Quinn
A Teacher’s Perspective: Valued Leadership Behaviors as Related to Preferences in School Culture and Professional Motivation, Jeremy R. Philips
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Problem-Based Learning and Technical Students in General Studies Course at a Midwest Technical College, Barbara R. Primm
Effectiveness of Alternative School Interventions in Reducing Incidences of Violence in Schools and Improving Attendance and Graduation Rates, Norman Robinson
Developing Moral Education to Combat Human Trafficking, Shima Rostami
The Effects of Rurality and Education Deserts on the Four-Year Degree Selection of Aspiring Teacher Education Candidates in a Rural Community College Setting, Alice Faye Sanders
Retention Relationships: Connecting Higher Education Employees to Students Through Student Organizations, Michelle Sanford
A Comparative Analysis of Student Achievement of First Grade Students Using Fundations vs. Heggerty and Words Their Way, Stephen Schwartz
The Intersection of Andragogy and Courtroom Practice, Grant Shostak
A Mixed-Methods Study of Applying Andragogical Practices to an Online TESOL Teacher Training Course at a Midwestern University, Daisy Anne Mary Skelly
Adult Learning Principles Used with Nontraditional Students in Higher Education to Enhance Learner Satisfaction and Retention, Brenda M. Smith
An Examination of the Attitudinal and Structural Barriers to Successful Implementation of Personalized Learning, Jeremy Sullivan
Perspectives on English Language Learner Programs: A Case Study, Stacie Thompson
A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions of Down Syndrome and Student Disabilities in a Suburban Midwest High School, Gregory Wagener
Student Conduct Officers’ Perceptions of Restorative Practices Based on Educational and Professional Background, Gregroy William Robert Weaver
A Qualitative Self-Study of Educational Philosophy Within the Context of a Structured Educational Framework, Tiffany Young
Dissertations from 2018
Understanding the Relationship Between Student Demographic, Attribute, Academic, and Social Integration Factors with Retention, Landon Keefer Adams
Comparison of Student Success Between Graduate and Undergraduate Students on the Missouri Content Assessments at a Private Midwestern University, Christina Been
A Study of Advancement: Female Superintendents Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Tiffany Caywood Brunner
A Mixed-Methods Study on the Relationship Between Corrective Reading Interventions and Student Achievement in an Urban Middle School After-School Program, Emma Campbell-Cornelius
A Mixed-Methods Study Investigating the Relationship Between Minority Student Perceptions of the Climate and Culture of Their Institution and the Climate and Culture of Higher Education, Melodie Carr-Winston
Perceptions of Accommodation Enhancements on Student Academic Achievement in Higher Education, Cheryl Lynne Coleman
A Case Study of the Implementation of Co-Teaching in a STEAM Elementary Magnet School in a Midwestern State, Ashley Lane Cooper
Juvenile Programming Activities in Detention Facilities: Self-Adjustment and Levels of Stress, Stephen Davis
Relationship Between Teachers’ Use of Cognitive Coaching in the Classroom and Teacher Efficacy, Gretchen A. DeMasters
A Mixed Methods Study on the Relationship Between JobFit, TeacherFit, Morgan & Associates Video Screener, and iObservation in a Suburban Midwest Public School, M. David Duckworth
Missouri Superintendents’ Perceptions of the Variables Impacting the Gender Leadership Gap in Public Education, Gwendolyn M. Fleming
The Beliefs of Secondary Teachers on Personalized Learning for Students Through the Use of Instructional Technology, Christopher Jay Ford
A Case Study on the Experiences of Black Men Participating in an African-American Male Initiative at a Post-Secondary Institution, Michael A. Gibson
An Analysis of Research-Based Leadership Practices and the Principal’s Impact on Student Achievement, Tisha Georgette Glasper
A Mixed Method Analysis of Leveled Literacy Intervention with Second Grade Students in an Urban Midwest Public School, Angela Glass
Student Retention Matters: A Study of Community College Student Retention Characteristics, Models, and Programs, Robert Joseph Goltra III
A Case Study on Licensed Practical Nursing Program Outcomes: Exploring Factors Affecting Successful Program Completion and Licensure, Holley Goodnight
A Mixed Methods Study on Faculty Caring and Trust as Perceived by Undergraduate Students in Classrooms at a Mid-Western University, Pamela L. Grant
A Case Study on the use of Best Practices Within the MRI Program in a Midwest School District, Maureen M. Green
Utilizing Parent Support Groups to Improve Parenting Efficacy and Relationships for Parents of Inattentive, Hyperactive, or Non-Compliant Children, Deborah Rickman Hake
A Mixed-Method Study of Kindergarten through Third-Grade Teachers’ Perceptions of Homework, Tonya Heavin
The Impact of Learning Contracts on Eating Habits Groups, Jose Jones
Guidelines for U.S. Teacher Leaders in Adult Classrooms to Enhance International Undergraduate Satisfaction, Somanita Kheang
Paying for Performance: Public School Property Taxes and Public-School District Performance in Missouri, Keenan Daniela Kinder
Perceptions of Missouri School Superintendents and School Resource Officers Regarding Preparedness for Multi-Hazard Events, Jennifer Renae Wheeler Lofton
A Mixed-Methods Study of Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Teacher Feedback and its Effects on Metacognition and Motivation, Jody A. Marberry
The Perceived Impact of the Four-Day School Week on Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Retention, and Job Satisfaction, Kristi Sue Marion
Exploration of Post-Secondary Preparation in Urban, Suburban, and Rural High Schools in the State of Missouri, Rashida J. McKinley
A Study of Effective Strategies for Retention for At-Risk Students at a Small Private Liberal Arts College, Michael Heath Morgan
Restorative Practices in Schools and its Relationship to Decreasing Discipline Infractions in African American Males, Leslie Muhammad
Factors that Influence K-8 Educators in Regard to Teacher Retention, Jerold C. Osbourn
A Quantitative Comparative Analysis of Early Learning and Developmental Programs in High Poverty and Low Poverty Counties in Missouri, Tracy Jenkins Pelot
Examination of the Educational Impact of Delayed Identification of Gifted Students, Timothy Perkins
General Education Science and Special Education Teachers’ Experiences with Inclusive Middle School Science Classrooms, Michelle P. Phelan
A Correlational Study of Academic Locus of Control, Study Preparation, and the Praxis II, Elizabeth Polzin
Feeling Valued, Supported, and Satisfied: Perceptions of Special Educators and Principals, Tanya Lynn Rapert
Changed Perceptions of Teachers and Administrators on Professional Development after Implementation of a One-to-One Technology Initiative, Tara Ashley Roberts
A Mixed-Methods Study on Emotional and Social Intelligence and Grit in Graduate Students at a Private Four-Year University, Emilee S. Schnefke
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Standards-Based Grading and End of Course Assessment Scores, Steven W. Smith
A Study of the Effect of Actively Learn on Secondary Reading Engagement, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary, Tina Rae Spencer
A Content Analysis of Cultural Sensitivity within K-5 English Language Arts Common Core Fictional Exemplar Texts, Kevin D. Starks
Differences in the Dual Credit Experience between High School and Institutions of Higher Education, Micheala A. Steinmetz-Benton
The Impact of Expanded Access and Increased Engagement and the Effect on Closing the Achievement Gap, Amy Lynn St. John
Nelly Don: An Educational Leader, Lisa S. Thompson
An Ethnographic Study on the Relationship Between Andragogy and Perceived Ability of Hybrid and Virtual Employees to Live Corporate Values, Laura Van Iseghem
A Mixed Method Study Examining Corrective Reading Implementation Models in an Urban Midwest School District, Claudette Denean Vaughn
An Examination of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Teacher Preparation Programs for Rural School Educators, Jamie Lea Walker-Davidson
Exploring the Learning Experience of Higher Education Students in a Midwestern University who Suffered Childhood Trauma, Dora Jean Washington
Perceptions of Commuter Students and Faculty: A Mixed Methods Study on Commuter Student Retention, Julie A. Wengert
A Mixed-Methods Investigation on Generalization of Positive Behavior Supports Skills from Early Childhood to Kindergarten in a Midwestern School District, Ann M. Westbrook
An Exploratory Study of the Role of Soft Skills in the Training and Employability of High School Graduates, Felita Sharmett Williams
A Mixed-Method Comparative Analysis of First-Generation and Non-First-Generation Students in the Midwest, Juanika Q. Williams
Reflection, Insight, and Critical Thinking in Nutrition Diagnostics Graduates, Kristen Jane Williams
Dissertations from 2017
Effects of the Classroom-Assigned Tasks and Responsibilities Program In Middle Schools, Hollis Faye Avis
Exploring the Congruency between Mission and Practice in a Pre-K–12, Midwestern, Christian School, Allison Bearden
Student Achievement Versus Technology in the Catholic Classroom: Correlation or Added Bonus, Cheryl L. Boze Hall
Applying Andragogical Principles to Real-Time Embedded Parental Coaching When Helping Their Children with Hearing Loss to Talk, Betsy Moog Brooks
Technology Integration and English Language Learners, Joshua James Carter
A Mixed Method Study on the Missouri Beginning Teachers Assistance Program and Teacher Retention in Saint Louis School Districts, Raymond Ciolek
An Examination of the Proportion of Special Education Students in Single-Parent Homes in Comparison to Regular Education Students in Similar Households, Melissa M. Cook
Dual Credit Instructor and Counselor Opinions Concerning the Effectiveness of Dual Credit Programs on Post-Secondary Readiness in Southwest Missouri, Natalie Gail Cook