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Educational Leadership and Higher Education Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Performance-Based Funding: A Case Study of Three Universities in the State of Florida, Lucretia Cooney

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Evidence of Science of Instruction Principles and Mathematics Teaching Practices in Undergraduate Elementary Education Mathematics Methods Courses' Coverage of Geometry and Measurement in the State University System of Florida, Rachel Adams

An Exploration of Interactions between Institutional Agents and College Students who are Undocumented in the U.S., Doris Alcivar

A Comprehensive Investigation of Hispanic Student Success in Gateway STEM Courses at Five State of Florida Institutions, Renee Becker

Investigating How First-Year College Students Use Smartphones to Receive Parental Support, Jacob Bonne

An Analysis of the Relationships Between State Mandates for Financial Education and Young Adults' Financial Literacy and Financial Capability, Elise Carlson

An Analysis of Urban Elementary and Middle School Professional Learning Community Implementation and Mathematics Achievement, Rene Clayton

Active Assailant Crisis Prevention and Response: An Analysis of Teacher Perceptions, John Courson

Using High Impact Practice Characteristics and Career Readiness Competencies to Examine a College Work Experience Program, Veena Garib

A Case Study of the Impact of the DPLC Model of Professional Learning on Collective Teacher Efficacy and Organizational Trust in a Middle School, Maria Gaspar

Exploring Influences on Black Student Study Abroad Participation, Stephanie Hartkopf

An Exploration of Evolving Faculty Instructional Beliefs and Practices Viewed Through the Lens of Transformative Learning, Joseph Huston

Online Education Implementation Processes and The Preparedness of Mid-Level Enrollment Management Practitioners to Develop Quality Services for Fully Online Students, Chiquita Lane

Organizational Structure and Student Achievement: An Investigation of Departmentalized and Non-Departmentalized Urban Elementary Schools, Ashlee Langley

An Analysis of Effectiveness of Fourth and Fifth Grade Mathematics Teachers in One Florida School District, Kristina Lester

An Analysis of the Relationship Between Education Assistance Dogs and the Attendance, Verbal Communication Utterances, and Maladaptive Behaviors of Self-Contained Special Education Students in One Florida School District, Heather Lucas

An Examination of the Quality and Development of Educational Plans for Gifted Students, David Maddock

The Position of an Instructional Literacy Coach: A Case Study of the Perceptions of High School Administrators, Classroom Teachers, and Coaches in One Florida School District, Rachel Miracolo

The Transition Through Higher Education: An Exploration of Challenges, Barriers, and Support Services for Student-Athletes, Lucas Noboa

An Analysis of the Relationship Between the Self-Reported Emotional Intelligence of School-Level Administrators and Student Achievement, Rose Pollzzie

Student Affairs Fundraising: A Comparative Case Study of Two Programs at Public Research Universities, Neal Robinson

An Investigation of Postsecondary Education Program: Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Anna Schoenfeld

Exploring the Intersection of Spiritual and Sexual Orientation Identity Development in LGBT Undergraduate Graduates of Faith-based Institutions, Lavina Seawright

An Investigation of the Relationship Between Middle School Student Performance on the Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts and Mathematics and the Algebra I End-of-Course Assessment, Anthony Serianni

An Analysis of One Medical School's Student Mentoring Practices, Soraya Smith

Teacher Shortages: An Analysis of the Relationship Among First-Year Teacher Retention, Type of Licensure, Teaching Assignment, and Professional Learning in One Urban Central Florida School District, Stephanie Stan

An Analysis of Central Florida Principals' Professional Perceptions Relative to Safe-School Officers in One Large Urban School District, Christina Steppi

An Analysis of Teacher Decision-Making in Grading 10th Grade Student Writing in English Language Arts, Guy Swenson

An Analysis of 1:1 Digital Implementation and English Learner Enrollment and Performance on Advanced Placement English Examinations in a Large Urban School District, Mary Vetter

Aspirational Ethos: An Exploration of Self-Efficacy and Motivation of First-Generation Students Who Pursue the Master's Degree, Andrea Withington

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

A Comparison of Sixth-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics Achievement Between Middle Schools and K-8 Schools, Brennan Asplen

A Comparative Analysis of Public School Collective Bargaining Agreements in Florida, Aliza Berk

A Case Study of High School Induction Programs in One Urban Florida School District, Tayler Bray

Suspensions and Referrals to Law Enforcement of African American Students Pre and Post Restorative Justice, Adrienne Brown

An Investigation of Science of Reading and Learning Representation in Undergraduate Elementary Education Reading Courses in the State University System of Florida, Jessica Camara

Analyzing Faculty Attitudes and Actions Surrounding Distance Education Accommodations and Inclusiveness Based On UDL Principles, Catherine Cash

The Impact of the Community Partnership Schools Model Community School on Graduation and Attendance Rates in One Florida High School., Amy Ellis

The Relationship of Computer Science Immersion in Elementary Schools to Achievement of High Poverty Students, Keith Erickson

The Stories of Transition: A Qualitative Exploration of International Undegraduate Students' Academic Experiences in First-Year Seminar Courses in the United States, Masa Krsmanovic

A Study of Approaches to Improve Advanced Placement Social Studies Examination Student Performance in One Urban Florida High School, Sabine Laser

The Sustained Impact of Prekindergarten Participation on Third Grade Academic Performance, Marissa Melin

An Exploration of Florida Public School Districts' Language Development Programs For Children Before They Enter Kindergarten, Sharon Ochotorena

The Push Out: A Disproportionality Study on Discipline in the State of Florida, Manouchka Pierre

Teaching Online and Cyberbullying: Examining Higher Education Cyberbullying Policies In The Florida State University System, Joseph Raditch

An Investigation of the Appropriateness of the English Language Learner Accountability Mark Established by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, Francisco Rivera

A Case Study of High School Administrators' Self-Perceived Readiness to be Digital Instructional Leaders, Brian Sanchez Corona

Electing or Appointing School District Superintendents in the State of Florida: A Comparison of Characteristics and Performance of Districts Led by Elected Superintendents Versus Districts Led by Appointed Superintendents, Timothy Smith

An Analysis of the Relationships Between Homework Frequency and Homework Grading Procedures of Algebra 1 Teachers on Student Outcomes as Measured on the Algebra 1 End-of-course Examination, Jonathan Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

A Study of the Influence of the Restorative Justice Model on Out-of-School Suspensions in a Large School District, Brian Agard

An Analysis of the Preparedness of Educational Institutions to Ensure the Security of Their Institutional Information, Vikram Ahmed

International Saudi Female Students' Experiences of Acculturation During Their Study at an American Public University in The South (APUS), Hnan Alzahrani

Academic Advisors' Attitudes Toward Students Experiencing Mental Health Issues, Danielle Aming

An Exploration of the Perceived Change in Administrators' Skill in Giving Targeted Feedback, Kathryn Anderson

A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + Student Support Group Within A Central Florida State College: A Qualitative Study, Remy Ansiello

An Analysis of 8th Grade Student Achievement of Private and Public Schools in the Dominican Republic in Rural and Urban Settings, Daniel Boyd

An Examination of the Algebra 1 Achievement of Black and Hispanic Student Participants in a Large Urban School District's Mathematics Intervention Program, Elethia Bronson

International Students' Expectations of and Satisfaction with Academic Advising at a Community College, Marieta Chemishanova

An Examination of the Insights and Support of Self-Advocacy by Academic Advisors when Working with Students with Disabilities in Higher Education, Jennifer Farran

Black Males In Programs For High Achievers At A Community College: Exploring The Qualitative Nature Of Academic Success, Gerald Jones

The Unheard Voices of Nontraditional Students in Higher Education: Learning to Become a Student, Marcelo Julio Maturana

A Comparison of Student Achievement in Florida Charter Schools with For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Management Models, Maurice Kaprow

An Analysis of the Representation of Hispanic Students in Gifted Programs in Florida's K-12 Public Schools, Dalena Luis

Community College Leadership: The Pathways, Competencies, and Preparation of Presidents and Chief Academic Officers, Richard Minton

Middle Grades Science in Florida: A Comparison of Student Achievement in Comprehensive and Subject-specific Science Courses 2013-2017, Kenneth Moore

Leadership Development Programs in College Athletics: An Exploration of the Student-Athlete Experience, Jeffrey O'Brien

College Student Attitudes Towards Free Speech and Expression, David Oglethorpe

Examining Faculty Socialization Through the Lens of Transformative Learning, Jennifer Plant

Interpersonal Behavior Traits and Their Relationship to Administrator-to-Teacher Feedback: A Quantitative Study, Robert Walker

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

An Investigation of the Help-Seeking Behaviors of Women Student Veterans, Tanya Armstrong

Faculty Perspectives and Participation in Implementing an Early Alert System and Intervention in a Community College, Claudine Bentham

An Investigation of State College to University Transfer Students' Sense of Belonging, Claire Brady

An Investigation of Low Performing Central Florida Teacher Evaluation Feedback and Improvement Plans as Related to Value-Added Model Scores and Instructional Practice Scores, Tara Butler

The Effectiveness of Using Florida Virtual High School Course Data during the College Admission Process as a Predictor of Degree Completion Within Six Years., Michael Callahan

A study of the Relationship Between the Quality of District Supervisor Narrative Feedback to School Principals as It Relates to Student Achievement, Fiscal Management, School Climate, and Teacher Effectiveness, Karena Chunoo

Student Conduct Administrators' Perceptions of Effective Sanctions That Reduce Recidivism of Alcohol Violations Among College Students, Andel Fils-Aime

A Comparison of Final Grade Outcomes of Veterans Enrolled in English I Through Online and Face-to-Face Instructional Modalities at a Public Four-Year College, Thomas Hoke

A Comparison of Sixth-, Seventh-, and Eighth-Grade Student Outcomes in Schools Configured K-8 Elementary Versus 6-8 Middle Schools as Measured by State Standardized Tests, Student Discipline Referrals, and Student Attendance, Jessica Kelce

A Comprehensive Study of the Learning Styles of Student Athletes and Academic Advisors at Three Institutions in the American Athletic Conferences and the Tools and Resources Used to Ensure Academic Success., Dianna Lampitt

Dance Students at a Two Year College: Making Sense of their Academic, Cultural, and Social World, Benjamin Lopez

A Comparative Study of Student Performance, Attendance, and Discipline in a Community School in a Large Urban School District in the Southern United States, Juanita Morrow

A Study of the Relationship Between Second-Order Change Leadership Behaviors of High School Administrators and Student Achievement from 2016-2017, Eugene Pringle Jr.

The Relationship Between Participation in Tutoring and Accountability Outcomes in Three Urban Middle Schools, Pamela Rajadhyax

The Influences of Roles and Support Systems on the Baccalaureate Degree Attainment of Nontraditional Learners, Shirdricka Roberts

A Study of Central Florida College Students' Acceptance of the Theory of Evolution, Microevolution, Macroevolution, and Human Evolution, David Schleith

An Analysis of the Readiness and Confidence of High School Administrators to Provide Instructional Leadership in Digital School Environments, Andrew Shepherd

A Study of the Relationship between Continuous Professional Learning Community Implementation and Student Achievement in a Large Urban School District, Erica Sutula

An Analysis of Sustained Positive Behavior Intervention Support in Florida and Related Disciplinary Outcomes, Kristin Sweeney

Doctoral Supervision: An Analysis of Doctoral Candidates' and Graduates' Perception of Supervisory Practices, Colton Tapoler

Examining the Experiences of Latino/a Parents of First-Generation College Students Pursuing a Doctoral Degree, Natalia Toro

The Impact of Ongoing Science Professional Development on Standardized Assessments of Student Achievement, Leah Torres

A Study of Internet Spending and Graduation Rates: A Correlational Study, Diana Violette

Exploring the Experiences Contributing to the Success of High-Achieving Black Female Undergraduate Students at a Predominantly White Institution, Whitney Watkins

An Exploratory Study of USA Candidates' and Recent Graduates' Perceptions of Professional Doctorate Supervision, Kari Whaley

University Students' Citizenship Shaped by Service-Learning, Community Service, and Peer-to-Peer Civic Discussions, Haley Winston

Balancing Multiple Roles: A Re-examination of How Work Impacts Academic Performance for Community College Students, Celena Ziems

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Setting The Agenda For STEM Literacy In Higher Education: A Content Analysis Of The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Maya Abdallah

The Financial and Logistical Advantages and Disadvantages of Charter School Ownership by Traditional Public School Districts, John Antmann

Male College Presidents With Children: Recollections on Perceptions of Work-life Balance., Asquith Armstrong

An Analysis of the Impact of K-12 Educational Leadership Program Graduates: 1992-2012, Roseann Bennett

A Correlational Study of Emerging Modalities of Developmental Education and Learning Styles in a Florida State College., John Britt

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