Dissertations from Lindenwood University students.
Dissertations from 2019
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
Influence of Gender and Age on the Performance of a PBIS program: Quantitative Analysis of Secondary Data from A Midwestern Suburban Public Middle School, Ibrahima Coulibaly
A Case Study on Leadership Identity Development of Tutors in a Learning Center, Samantha L. Crandall
Teacher Job Satisfaction as Related to Student Performance on State-Mandated Testing, James Douglas Crawford
Exploring Students’ Use of Learning Contracts in Preparing for the National Athletic Training Board Certification Examination, William Dill
Evaluating the Self-Efficacy of Novice Educators in Nursing and Allied Health Care Programs as it Pertains to Faculty Development, Amanada Lea Doneski
Case Study: Exploring the Presence of Trust in One Suburban Christian School Climate, James Drury
Comparison of the Completion Pathways of Four Categories of Doctoral Students from a Midwestern University, Laticia Garbarini
The Impact of a Community-Based College Access Program at a Midwestern Institution, Ryan Ronald Gonzaga Reed
Interpreting the Impact of the Four-Day School Week: An Examination of Performance Before and After Switching to the Four-Day School Week, Matthew Lee Gower
E-Mentoring an Educator in a State School for the Deaf: An Action Research Study, Christine H. Gustus
A Qualitative Analysis of African-American High School Students’ Transitioning from Middle School to High School in an Urban Private High School Setting, Syreeta R. Holland
Teacher Perceptions of Administrator Leadership Styles Regarding Job Satisfaction, Zachary Tyler Johnson
The Academic and Behavioral Impact of Multiple Sport Participation on High School Athletes, Christopher James Kohl
A Qualitative Study of Learning Spaces at a Midwest Elementary School and its Relationship to Student Attitudes about Reading, Stephanie Marie Limpert
Investigating the Possible Relationship Between Participation in High School Athletics and First-Generation College Student Persistence to College Graduation, Connie Lindemann-Litzsinger