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Community Innovation and Education Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Policy Implications of a Teacher Evaluation System: The Relationship of Classroom Observations, Levels of Feedback, and Students Achievement Outcomes, Shana H. Rafalski

Principals' Lived Experiences in Childhood Poverty Impacting Resiliency of Students in Poverty, Jonathan Rasmussen

An Applied Organizational Analysis of School Factors Affecting Technology Integration within the Context of Literacy Instruction, D'Ann Rawlinson

Farm to Fork: A Culinary- and Farm-Enhanced Nutrition Education Program, Vivian Ray

An Investigation of the Impacts of Face-to-Face and Virtual Laboratories in an Introductory Biology Course on Students' Motivation to Learn Biology., Amber Reece

A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Impact of Explicit Instruction of Science Text Structures on Eighth-Grade English Learners' and Non-English Learners' Content Learning and Reading Comprehension in Three Inclusive Science Classrooms, Jelitza Rivera

African American Head Football Coaches at Division 1 FBS Schools: A Qualitative Study on Turning Points, Thaddeus Rivers

The Lived Experiences of First-Year, First Semester Honors College Students Placed on Academic Probation, Mary-Margaret Robinson

The Effect of Cognitively Guided Instruction on Students' Problem Solving Strategies and The Effect of Students' Use of Strategies on their Mathematics Achievement, Nesrin Sahin

Closing the Gaps in Professional Development: A Tool for School-based Leadership Teams, Sandra Sampayo

Urban School Principal Rated as Highly Effective: Support and Culture for Co-teaching, Michelle San

An Evaluation of a New Course Modality: A Pilot Study of Cross-Listed Courses at DeVry University, Karol Sapijaszko

Increasing Metalinguistics Awareness as a Necessary Precursor for Preservice Teachers, Aimee Schoonmaker

Social Media Responsiveness in the Public Sector: A Study of Social Media Adoption in Three Functional Departments of U.S. Cities, Daniel Seigler

An Analysis of Faculty Collaboration on Student Transfer through Articulation Agreements, Nichole Shorter

Central Florida Educational Leaders' Professional Perceptions of Race to the Top Components Concerning Teacher Evaluation and Compensation, Orin Smith

An Evaluation of the Terms and Conditions of Appointed County School Superintendents Contracts in the State of Florida and the Correlation between District Size and Superintendent Salary, Steven Soules

The Integration of Technology Into Instruction by Elementary Teachers In Brevard County, Florida: An Investigative Study, Cynthia Spainhour

The perceived effectiveness of mixed reality experiences in a master of arts in teaching (MAT) program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degreed individuals, Chana Speir

Examining Practices of Elementary School Principals: Selection of Co-teaching Teams, Jeannette Tejeda

The Effect of a Metalinguistic Approach to Sentence Combining on Written Expression in Eighth Grade Science for Students who Struggle with Literacy, Lynne Telesca

Phenomenological Study of Urban Elementary Principals: Reading-Proficient Students with Learning Disabilities, Elizabeth Theis

An Analysis of the Perceived Impact of Lesson Study on Improving Secondary School STEM Teacher Effectiveness, Daniel Thompson

The Effect of Virtual Simulation on the Development of Basic Counseling Skills, Self-Reported Immersion Experience, Self-Reported Counselor Self-Efficacy, and Self-Reported Anxiety of Counselors-in-Training, Olivia Uwamahoro

A Quasi-Experiment Examining Expressive and Receptive Vocabulary Knowledge of Preschool Head Start Children Using Mobile Media Apps, Angela Vatalaro

Acute Pro-inflammatory Immune Response Following Different Resistance Exercise Protocols in Trained Men, Adam Wells

The Influence of Stigma on Quality of Life and Relationship Satisfaction for Prostate Cancer Survivors and Their Partners, Andrew Wood

Conditions Associated with Increased Risk of Fraud: A Model for Publicly Traded Restaurant Companies, Elizabeth Yost

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Investigating Personal Fitness Trainers' Qualifications, Michael Akerson

Staffing Practices of Elementary School Principals for Teachers in Primary Grades and Implications for the PreK-3rd Continuum, Laura Albers-Biddle

Student Engagement and Ethical Care in a Title I Middle School Program, Marguerite Anderson

An investigation of the use of disciplinary texts and achievement on End-of-Course examinations in high school U.S. History courses, Jocelyn Baldridge

Admission Criteria for Schools of Business: Common Prerequisites and Academic Performance in Upper-level Business Coursework, Helen Becker

The Cross Education of Neuromuscular Economy, Kyle Beyer

A Needs Analysis For K-12 School Improvement Projects And Their Use As The Dissertation In Practice For The Professional Practice Education Doctorate Program At The University Of Central Florida, Jeffrey Biddle

The effect of moderate altitude on high intensity running performance during a game with collegiate female soccer players, Jonathan Bohner

Endocrine and Contralateral Muscle Responses to Short-term Unilateral Resistance Training, Carleigh Boone

Replacing the "Raise Your Hand to Speak" Rule with New Social and Sociomathematical Norms in an Elementary Mathematics Classroom, Lisa Brooks

Antecedents and Consequences of Customer Experience in Beverage Establishments, Milos Bujisic

Multiple-Case Study and Exploratory Analysis of the Implementation of Value-Added Teacher Performance Assessment on Eighth Grade Student Achievement in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, James Carter

Meeting the Needs of Students Through a Targeted Professional Development, Anthony Copelin

Novice Science Teachers' Thinking About The Purpose Of Teachers' Questions, Gwyndolyn Crittenden

A Case Study of the Self-efficacy of High School Aged Underrepresented Minority Women Entering the Medical Pipeline, Jennifer Dames

Website Interactivity as a Branding Tool for Hotel Websites, Albert Barred Davila

Comprehension of Science Text by African American Fifth and Sixth Grade Students: The Effects of a Metalinguistic Approach, Karen Davis

Linking a Business Capstone Course to Employer Needs in Central Florida, Lauren DeGeorge

The conceptual field of proportional reasoning researched through the lived experiences of nurses, Deana Deichert

Effects of a Mathematics Graphic Organizer and Virtual Video Modeling on the Word Problem Solving Abilities of Students with Disabilities, Lauren Delisio

Managing Effective Collaboration among Law Enforcement, Intelligence Services, and Military Forces in Fight against Terrorism and Organized Crime, Cihan Demirhan

An Analysis of Race and Gender in Select Choice Programs Within Brevard County Public Schools, Synthia Doaks

Objectively Defining Scenario Complexity: Towards Automated, Adaptive Scenario-Based Training, Robert Dunn

Textbook Cost-lowering Initiatives: An Exploration Of Community College Faculty Experiences, Susan Dunn

A Single Case Analysis of the Impact of Caregiver-Student Collaborative Learning on an Urban Community, Heather Edmundson

Predictors of an Effective Performance Measurement System: Evidence from Municipal Governments in Turkey, Sedat Eliuz

The Impact Of Job Experience Training On Executive Functioning Skills For Students With Language Impairments, Christopher Elliott

Game-based Strategies Implementation During Social Skills Training for Non-Elementary Aged Individuals, Joan Fenaughty

Investigators' Perceptions of Inter-Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Information Sharing On Criminal Investigative Success: An Exploratory Analysis, Jennifer Freeman-Walker

An analysis of the difference between assessed instructional practices, value-added measures, and learning gains of secondary reading teachers, Ronald Fritz

An Exploration of Communication Perceptions Between Elementary School Staff and the Parents of the Children They Serve, Cynthia Gardner

Evaluating the effectiveness of culturally relevant substance abuse prevention in Ukraine, Anne Gewin

iPads for Students with ASD: Comparing Delivery Modes for Visual Activity Schedules, Jillian Gourwitz

Multicultural Counseling Competence of School Counselors: Relationship to Multicultural Behaviors and Perceived School Climate, Jennifer Greene

A Phenomenological Analysis of Undergraduate Teaching in the United States and the United Kingdom from the Perspective of Current and Former Exchange Students, Barry Griffiths

Hope and Low Level Literacy of Haitians in Petit-Goave: Implications for Hope Theory and Adult Literacy Education, Donita Grissom

The Effect of Jyoti Meditation on Student Counselor Emotional Intelligence, Stress, and Daily Spiritual Experiences, Daniel Gutierrez

A Comparison Of Teachers' Beliefs Of The Use Of Inquiry Teaching, Origin Of Knowledge Of Inquiry Teaching, And Student Achievement Between International Baccalaureate And Non-International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Schools, Lucy Haddock

Identifying the Initial Mental Health Messages of Army ROTC Students and Exploring Their Connection to Mental Health Stigma and Help-Seeking Behaviors, Kristopher Hall

Privatization of Florida Juvenile Residential Facilities, Katherine Hancock

Community College Faculty with Corporate Leadership Experience and Full Range Leadership Theory, Gloria Hardee

Predictors of School Engagement for Females with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities, Stacey Hardin

Offender Reentry: A Mixed Model Study of Interorganizational Commitment to Partnership, Gail Humiston

Closing the reading achievement gap between African American students and their peers at a suburban middle school: The impact of school improvement plans., Jason Hutchins

Examining Emotional Responses to Effective Versus Ineffective Virtual Buddies, Kathleen Ingraham

Evaluating Faculty And Staff Customer Satisfaction Of A Technology Support Office In A Large University In Florida, Laurence Jaffe

Examining Preservice Teachers' Performances And Pedagogies Of Practice In An Urban Classroom Through The Use Of A Simulated Learning Environment, Kelly Jennings

Reformation and Renaissance: An Examination of America's Education Reform Movement, Craig Johnson

Threat Communication As it Relates to Perception of Victimization: A Study of Awareness of Concealed Weapon Permit Issuance, Cody Jordan

Teachers' Utilization of Field Trips: A Comparative Study, Joshua Kenna

Defining and Building Excellence: A Model for Professional Development at Arete Charter School, Shloe Kerness

The role of freedom in assessing the relationship between tourism competitiveness and quality of life: The case of Central America, Marketa Kubickova

The Impact Of A Group Counseling Intervention On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer Older Adolescents' Levels Of Hope, Coping, And Suicidality, Catherine Lamb

Determination of Critical Rest Interval using Repeated Sprint Ability Testing, Michael La Monica

Managerial Process Of Discount Decision-making In The Lodging Industry: The Role Of Human Agency, Seung Hyun Lee

An Examination of School Principals' Moral Reasoning and Decision-Making along the Principalship Track and across Years of Experience, Trent Ling

From Frances Elliott Clark to Today's Higher Education Music Educators: An Exploration of the Perceptions and Usage of Digital Audio via Electronic Reserves and Digital Databases, Kathleen LoPresti

Design And Implementation Plan For The "i Am Potential" Financial Literacy Education Program, Tureka Louis

Investigating the relationships between preferences, gender, and high school students' geometry performance, Bhesh Mainali

An Evaluation of the Iowa State University Ecosystem, Cherie Mazer

Effect Of Acute L-alanyl-l-glutamine (sustamine) And Electrolyte Ingestion On Plasma Electrolytes, Physiologic Measures, And Neuromuscular Fatigue During Endurance Exercise, William McCormack

The Role of Invitational Theory on Minority Student Enrollment in Advanced Placement Courses, Jason McDonald

The Impact of Computer-Assisted Instruction on Ninth- and Tenth-Grade Students, Melanie McNeely

A Multiple Case Analysis of Technology Integration Knowledge by Practicing Elementary Teachers in an Urban Charter School, Kendra Lynn Minor

How High School Size Configuration Affects Student Achievement In The State Of Florida, Donald Morrison

The Contribution of School Counselors' Self-Efficacy and Professional Quality of Life to their Programmatic Service Delivery, Patrick Mullen

Customer evaluation of managers' responses to online complaints, Eric Olson

Ethical Decision-Making in Higher Education: A sociological examination of graduate students' understanding of appropriate academic sharing, Jennifer Parham

An Analysis of the Variables in Implementation of the Marzano Causal Teacher Evaluation System in the State of Florida, Matthew Phillips

Global Perspectives of Pre-Service Teachers: A Comparative Study, Cynthia Poole

A Quantitative Study of the Relationship Between Pell Grant Aid and Associated Variables in a Florida Public State College, Lynn Powers

The Influence Of A Career Planning Stem Explorations Course On Vocational Maturity, Career Decidedness And Career Thoughts For Undergraduate Students, Diandra Prescod