Dissertations from Lindenwood University students.
Dissertations from 2015
One Academic Year Study of Experiences of One Cohort of Graduates from a Midwestern University’s Teacher Education Program, Chris Albers
A Qualitative Case Study on Parental Involvement in a Midwestern Urban Charter School District: Perspectives of Parents, Teachers, and Administrators, Amanda N. Aldridge
Teacher Evaluation and Student Achievement in Elementary Education, Eric L. Allen
A Program Evaluation of a Literacy Intervention for Reluctant Middle School Readers, James Allison
The Perceptions of Elementary STEM Schools in Missouri, Kelli Michelle Alumbaugh
Evaluation of the Counseling, College and Career Specialist, and Social Work Programs in a Midwest School District, Shona O. Ambers-Phillips
Case Study on the Efficacy of an Elementary STEAM Laboratory School, Mary Paula Armknecht
An Examination of Middle School Readiness Variables for Students from Two K-5 Elementary Sending Schools in Missouri, Walter James Belcher
A Case Study of a Teacher-Student Mentor Adoption Program at the Elementary Level, Timothy Shane Benson
Achievement Gap in Reading: A Study of School Practices and Effectual Results, Christina S. Brown
The Life and Academic Experiences of Teenage Mothers and Expecting Teenage Mothers Attending High School in Missouri, Angelo R. Buchanan
Higher Education Alumni Associations and Political Advocacy, Richard N. Buchli
Merit Pay for Educators: An Investigation of Components Significantly Impacting Student Achievement, Lisa G. Carlon
An Examination of Chronic Absenteeism as Related to Performance on End-of-Year Missouri State Assessments, John Wesley Collins
The Study of Effective Tier II Reading Interventions for Primary Grade Students, Sheila Cox-Hines
A Comparison of the Participation Rates and Perceptions of Males and Females Regarding High School Athletic Participation, Edward Malcom Dreyer
A Mixed-Method Investigation of the Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment Pilot Program at a Private Midwestern University, Robyne Elder
Exploring an Accelerated College Program for Adult Learners: A Program Evaluation, Charlene Engleking
Barriers to Computer Programming Student Success: A Quantitative Study of Community College Students in Southwest Missouri, Tiffany D. Ford
Human Resources Administrator Perceptions of Procedural and Distributive Justice in Performance Appraisals as Predictors of Satisfaction Among Academic Support Staff, Vanessa R. Germeroth
An Investigation of the Relationship of Teachers’ Attitudes Towards a Computer-Based Assessment System and Student Achievement, Felicia M. Griffin
Exploring an ACT Preparation Course as an Intervention Method for African American Students, Theresa Linette Harris Badgett
Study of the Theory of Mattering and Marginality in Relation to Nontraditional College Students in a Private, Midwestern, Single-purpose College, Sonya M. Hayter
A Study of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support and Behavior Intervention Support Teams and Their Impact on Student Behavior in Six Missouri Middle Schools, Cody Guy Hirschi
Exploring Personal Attitudes towards Parent Involvement as it Relates to Relational Aggression Acted Out through Social Media, Karla M. Holland
The Impact of College Campus Shooting Incidents: An Exploration of Student Perceptions, Gary Scott Horton
An American Public High School Ethnographic Study: Effectively Preparing African American Male Students for Academic Success, Demarius J. Howard
The Impact of Poverty on Elementary Academic Achievement in One Rural Elementary School in Missouri, Seth Allen Huddleston
A Mixed Methods Analysis on Creative Leadership and Missouri School Administrators, Tiffany Lynn Jarvis
A Study of the Impact of Retention on Student Achievement in Three Rural Missouri School Districts, Jon Thomas Johnson
The Significance of Response to Intervention (RTI) to Student Progress in Fourth Grade Students in Missouri, Merlyn W. Johnson
Factors Influencing the Integration of High Fidelity Simulation in Associate Degree RN and LPN Nursing Programs, Sheila A. Kaylor
Academic Practices to Gain and Maintain Student-Teacher Connectedness and Classroom Behavioral Management, Related to Educator Demographics, Leslie Threadgill Kendall
Academic Interventions and Academic Achievement in the Middle School Grades, Toby G. Kite
Analyzing Students’ Personal Characteristics to Determine Study Outcomes, Jennifer L. Maloney
Student Involvement in Extracurricular Activities and Post-Secondary Education Placement, Courtney J. Martin
Special Education Teacher Perceptions of the Characteristics of a Satisfactory Working Environment, David John McCauley
Senate Bill 75: Active Shooter Intruder Response Training Perceptions of Building Leaders and Teachers from Southwest Missouri High Schools, Jerry Nathan Moore
A Study of the Perceptions of First-year TRIO Student Support Service Participants, Raquel Annette Morrow
Analyzing the Change and Development of Simulation Self-Efficacy Among Practical Nursing Students, Moulay Abdelkarim Moukrime
Perceptions of Non-Traditional Programs within Missouri School Districts, Cherie L. Norman
An Exploration of the Generalization of Conversational Social Skills for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder within a Self-Contained Educational Setting, Sara L. Parmeley
Educational Stakeholders’ Perceptions during Grading Reform in One Middle School, Christy M. Patrick
A Study on ACCESS Scores and MAP Data, Deborah Lynn Pearson
A Comparison of Single Gender and Coeducational Classrooms, Student Engagement, and Achievement Scores, Myra Pendleton
Retaining Rural Educators: Characteristics of Teacher Retention Practices of Rural School Districts, Joshua C. Phillips
College Student Leadership Development Participation and Emotional Intelligence, Nicole Renae Portell Brown
Failing Ninth-Grade Students in a Missouri School District, and the Comparison to Inadequate Learning Resources, Eric Wayne Ramsey
Singapore Math: A Longitudinal Study of Singapore Math in One School District from 2007 to 2012, Justin Michael Reynolds
A Study of the Regular Educators’ Preparedness to Educate Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tammy Rhodes
Missouri Public School Teachers’ Perception of Tenure, Roberta Savone Roache
Effect of a Substance Abuse Intervention Program on Student Achievement at a Midwest University, Terry Russell
Two Case Studies of the Contribution of Emotional Intelligence, Communication Style, Job Competency, Vision, and Ethics to Constituent Buy-In for Leaders, David M. Schall
Integration of Technology into the Classroom Environment: A Study of Student Perceptions as Related to Skill Attainment, Richard M. Sullivan
An Examination of the Correlation between Teacher-Assigned Standards-Based Grades and Teacher-Assigned Traditional Grades and Student Achievement, Ashley L. Tyree-Hamby
Achievement Despite Poverty: Testing the Effectiveness of Timeless Principles, Nicole Leigh Wallace Keller
Grit and Student Performance: A Mixed-Method Analysis of a Non-Traditional Technical High School and a Traditional High School, Ronda L. Wallace
A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Employee Attitudes, Awareness, and Satisfaction with Regard to the University Employee Wellness Program, Linda Ann Walters
A Study of the Perceptions of First-year Teachers as Prepared Classroom Teachers, Vida Jane Ward
The Impact of Freshman Transition Programs on Achievement, Jeremy Way
Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at the High School Level, Bernadette D. White
A Case Study of the Efficacy of Middle College on Educational Advancement, Piper Wilson
The Impact of TRIO Student Support Services at a Midwestern Institution, TaJuan RaKeem Wilson
Student and Teacher Perceptions of Standards-based Grading and Student Performance, Terry W. Winton
Classroom Management: Beginning Teachers' Perceptions of Preparedness, Sean A. Woods
Early Literacy Acquisition with the Inclusion of the Five Components of Research Based Reading Instruction, Jill Wright
An Investigation of Teacher Understanding and Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Use of Learning Targets in the Classroom, Melissa L. Wyers
Assessing Injury Prevention and Intervention Protocols for High Schools Within the Gateway Athletic Conference, Michael Zacheis
Dissertations from 2014
The Effects of Writing Centers Upon the Engagement and Retention of Developmental Composition Students in One Missouri Community College, David Elton Ball
Evidence of Leadership Competencies in the Journal of Mary Easton Sibley, a Pioneering 19th Century Women’s College Founder, Julie Anne Beard
Comparing the Effect of Two Types of Computer Screen Background Lighting on Students’ Reading Engagement and Achievement, Jennifer A. Botello
The Long-Term Impact of Preschool Education on Student Achievement, Amy L. Britt
The Investigation of Self-Determination in Students Participating in Higher Education with an Invisible Disability, Joseph Daniel Bryant II
The Connection Program: An Examination of One Developmental Education Program, Katherine Grace Craft
A Co-Teaching Program Evaluation in a School District in Missouri, Tanya Marie Deering
Non-Restrictive Environment After Age 21: Program Placement for Young Adults With Severe Developmental Disabilities, Deborah DiRisio
High School Graduation Coaches: Supporting At-Risk High School Students, Heather Elise Dunnavant
An Investigation of the Difference in Student Achievement during the Middle School Transition Years, Brandon Patrick Eggleston
Benchmarking the Use of Learner-Centered Teaching Practices in Missouri Community Colleges, Vivian Kathleen Elder
A Correlational Analysis of Teacher Observation Scores and Student Achievement, Michael David Evans
Exploring the Relationship between Student Survey Results and Evaluator Observation Results in the Teacher Evaluation Process, Sandra Eileen Ford
Trust in Leadership: Investigation of Andragogical Learning and Implications for Student Placement Outcomes, LaVerne Gillespie
Investigation of the Influence of the Socratic Method on Leadership Skills among JROTC Cadet Leaders at a Military Boarding School, Francesco G. Giuseffi
READ 180: Is It an Effective Reading Intervention for English Language Learners?, Carissa Gober
The Impact of Professional Development on Early Implementation of a 1:1 Laptop Initiative, Bradley A. Hanson
The Impact of Professional Development on Early Implementation of a 1:1 Laptop Initiative, Bradley A. Hanson
Factors that Influence Special Education Teacher Retention, Samantha Lou Henderson
The Development and Validation of a Rubric to Enhance Performer Feedback for Undergraduate Vocal Solo Performance, Katherine Herrell
Examining the Effects of ACT Assessment of High School Graduates on College Enrollment and College Readiness, Diana H. Iborg
Evaluating the Impact of Missouri Senate Bill 291 on Fifth and Ninth Grade State Physical Fitness Standards, Robert Scott Johnston
Determining how Tertiary Education and Human Capital Formation Influenced Economic Expansion in Israel, Japan, and Norway from 2000-2010, Erin Lee Kalkbrenner
The Challenges of Persisting First Generation College Students: A Comparison Between Students with TRIO Support and Those Without, ClauDean Kizart
A Study of Alternative Education Programs in the State of Missouri, Ronald Joshua Ladd
Using Psychosocial Development Theory and Personality Typology in Identifying At-Risk Characteristics of College Honors Students, Dennis Lark Lancaster
The Correlation Between the Geographical Region of a High School and the Enrollment Ratio of Males to Females in Accelerated College-Preparatory Level Mathematics Courses, Mary Anne LaTragna