
School of Education
Dissertations
Doctor of Education in Leadership in Higher Education
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Outstanding Dissertations
Bill Neuenswander Outstanding Dissertation Award Recipients
2024 Dr. Stacye L. Williams, Perceptions of African American Women About Professional Positions They Have Served in, Challenges They Have Experienced, Mentoring Characteristics and Experiences, and the Impact of Mentoring on Becoming a Chancellor or President in Higher Education
2023 Dr. Christina Wisdom, Doctor of Physical Therapy: Impact of Relational Coordination on Faculty Burnout and Job Satisfaction
2022 Dr. Misty Straub, The Relationships Between Scores on FastBridge aReading and aMath and Scores on the Kansas English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments in Grades 3-8
2021 Dr. Travis Gatewood, Student Perceptions Toward a High School Advisory Program
2020 Dr. Freda Gipp, Tribal College Seniors’ Perceptions About Selected Pre-College and College Factors That Contribute to Academic Success in College
2019 Dr. David Bostwick, An Exploration of Factors That Inform and Influence the Cessation of Print Publication for Kansas Collegiate Student Newspapers
2018 Dr. Brett Bruner, The Impact of a First-Year Living–Learning Community on First-Generation College Student Academic Success and Persistence
2017 Dr. Shanna Eggers, Effects of TRIO Student Support Services Grant Aid on Student Outcomes
2016 Dr. Courtney Bowles, The Difference in First Grade KELPA Scores as Affected by Direct ESOL Instruction
2015 Dr. Elaine Fasulo, The Relationship Between Paraeducator Support and Student Scores on the Kansas Assessment of Modified Measures
2014 Dr. Rebecca Presley, The Effects of Self-Advocacy Instruction on Eighth Grade Students With Disabilities and Their IEP Meeting Participation
2013 Dr. Justin Hawpe, Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes Toward and Willingness to Provide Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities
Dissertations are posted below by last name.
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Pamala J. Asher
Perceptions of U.S. Nazarene District Superintendents Regarding the Fulfillment of Educational Requirements for Ordination as an Elder
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Christine D. Atkinson
Impact of an Intrusive Advising Model for First-time, Full-time Student Retention Rates at Metropolitan Community College
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Regena M. Bailey Aye
The Relationship between Method of Placement and Success in College Algebra and English Composition I at Allen Community College
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Cassy Bailey
The Relationship Between Student Readiness Inventory Scores and First-Time, First-Year Student Retention and Academic Success at Baker University Baldwin
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Danielle D. Binion
An Analysis of Career Academy Participant Postsecondary Success—Entry, Persistence, and Completion as Demonstrated by USI, an Urban Serving Intermediary
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Brian G. Blew
The Army’s Requirement to Build Trust: Self-Perceptions of Army Civilians Attending Army Management Staff College Courses
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Michael D. Bloemker
Coaching Styles of National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country and Track Coaches Related to Pre-Millennial and Millennial Student Athletes
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Dave Bostwick
An Exploration of Factors That Inform and Influence the Cessation of Print Publication for Kansas Collegiate Student Newspapers
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Taneka L. Brown
The Need for and Challenges of Recruiting Teachers of Color in K-12 Schools and Strategies and Challenges Related to Recruitment of Individuals of Color into Traditional Teacher Preparation Programs in Kansas
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Brett L. Bruner
The Impact of a First Year Living-Learning Community on First-Generation College Student Academic Success and Persistence
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Tara Canfield
An Examination of Effects on GPA, Academic Goals, Study Skills, Time Management Skills, and Perceptions of the Impact of Mentoring on Academic Progress, at a Midwestern Technical College
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Seth Macon Carter
Colby Community College Student Success at the Baccalaureate Level
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Martin J. Clark
First-Year College Students’ Perceptions of the Long-Term Effects of Bullying
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Joshua J. Doak
4-year Public Midwest University President’s Role in Institutional Fundraising from the Perspective of the Chief Development Officer
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Shanna K. Eggers
Effects of TRIO Student Support Services Grant Aid on Student Outcomes
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Mark G. Eldridge
From Fear to Fraternity: How High School Transition Programs With a Leadership Component Affect the High School Freshman Experience in Franklin County, Kansas
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Jamie J. Els
The Relationship between Professional Development and Employee Satisfaction at a Higher Education Institution
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Randall J. Flowers
The Examination of ACT Engage© Survey Scores and First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduate Student Retention When Considering Gender, Race, and Socioeconomic Status at a Private Midwestern University
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David W. Foose Jr.
Impacts of Levels of Attendance on Academic Success of Students in a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program
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Emily A. Ford
Faculty and Student Attitudes and Perceptions of Academic Dishonesty
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Jeff Robert Frost
The Effect of Peer-Led Supplemental Projects in a College Algebra Class at a Community College
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Larry D. Geist
Midwestern Rural Superintendents’ Perceptions About Foster Student Challenges and the Supports P-12 Personnel Provide to Equip Them for Academic Success and College Attendance
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Thomas E. Gilmore
The Impact of Concurrent Enrollment Course Completion on the Academic Success of First-Generation Community College Students
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Freda (Tapedo) Gipp
Tribal College Seniors’ Perceptions About Selected Pre-College and College Factors that Contribute to Academic Success in College
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Christine R. Hammond
Investigating the Relationship between Nursing Student Grit Scores and Course Exam Averages in First Semester Nursing Courses at a Midwestern Baccalaureate College of Nursing
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Eva Harmon
The Relationship Between the Funding Models of Catholic High Schools and Seminary Enrollment
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Sarah R. Hallinan
Building Connections in a First-Year Student Program: A Mixed Methods Case Study on Program Changes and the Effects on Retention
and Academic Success of First-Year Business Majors
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Eva Harmon
The Relationship Between the Funding Models of Catholic High Schools and Seminary Enrollment
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Sara Margaret Harris
Pedagogical Training and Instructional Methods Among Kansas Community College Faculty
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Gretchen A. Heasty
The Effect of an Abbreviated Bridge Program on Service Utilization and Academic Outcomes for First-Year Students in a TRIO Student Support Services Program at a Midwestern University
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Michele L. Hodapp
Perceptions of Early Childhood Teachers About How Trauma Impacts Young Children in the Classroom and the Adequacy of Their Preparation to Teach Young Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
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Dana Latrice Jackson
Deconstructing Teacher-Student Interactions in Culturally Diverse Urban Low Achieving Elementary Classrooms
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Andy Jett
Faculty Use and Perceived Effectiveness of Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning at Kansas Independent College Association Member Institutions
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Seth D. Kastle
Perceptions of the Essential Elements of Leadership across Different Genders and the Generation Spectrum of Domestic, On-Campus Faculty at a Midwestern State University
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C. Jason Kegler
Council of Regents Law Enforcement Directors’ Perceptions of Safety Concerns Related to the Impact of Concealed Firearms at Kansas Public 4-Year Higher Education Institutions
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Vickie A. Kelly
A Quantitative Study of Course Grades and Retention Comparing Online and Face-to-Face Classes
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Kay Pryne King
Community College Criminal Justice Faculty Definition, Teaching, and Assessment of Students’ Critical Thinking Skills
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Shelley Kneuvean
The Predictive Relationship Between Budget Expenditures for Instruction and Academic Support, Affordability, and Student Completion Rates: A Quantitative Study of Three Missouri Community Colleges
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Taylor L. Kriley
An Examination of First-Year Seminar Course Characteristics and Student Persistence from First Year to Second Year at a Regional Public State University
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Kevin C. Kropf
The Enrollment Impact of Adding Intercollegiate Football at Private Non-Division I Colleges and Universities
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Charlie Mackey Jr.
Doctorate of Education Students’ Perceptions of Zoom Video Conferencing Technology as an Instructional Tool
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Karen A. McCullough
First-Generation College Students: Factors That Impact Stress and Burnout, Academic Success, Degree Attainment, and Short- and Long-Term Career
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Valerie S. Kempton Mann
The Effect of a Learning Strategies Success Course on Community College Student Academic Success
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Marcella D. Marez
The Impact of the Completion of a Basic Communication Course on the Academic Success of Undergraduate Students at a Midwestern University
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J. Dale Marrant
The Relationship Between Employee Satisfaction and the Financial Health of Kansas Independent Colleges and Universities
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Earl A. Martin
Kansas Public School Principal Induction Practices and New Elementary Principals’ Perceptions of Satisfaction and Preparation
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Brian McDow
Relationship Between StrengthsFinder Signature Themes and Academic Majors in an Urban Midwestern University
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Mallory C. Mitchell
Dual Enrollment Course Completion and the Academic Success of African American Male First-Year Community College Students
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Peter F. Morello
Student Perceptions of Concealed Carry of Firearms (Campus Carry) Policies
at a Large Public Urban University in the Midwest
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Tiffini H. Price
Professional Development in High Engagement Instructional Strategies: Impact on Student Engagement and Faculty Efficacy in a Two-Year Post-Secondary Environment
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Rowdy L. Pyle
Rural Students and College Success: A Narrative Approach to Rural Student Support Structures and Barriers Through the Conceptual Model of Student Success
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Leslie S. Quinn
The Impact of Policy Changes Restricting Late Registration in a Large Midwestern Community College
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Jennifer F. Rinella
A Case Study of Nonprofit Organization Leaders Viewed Through the Lens of Synergistic Leadership Theory
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Heather M. Rinkenbaugh
Student Perceptions About the Impact of Guided Pathways, Faculty Mentors, and the Early Alert System on Academic Success and Degree Completion at a Midwestern Community College
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Sarah R. Robb
Faculty Member Responses to the Implementation of Common Student Learning Outcomes in General Education Courses in Kansas Public Higher Education Institutions
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R. Michael Ross
The Relationship Between Servant Leadership of Division I Athletic Directors, Basic Work-Related Psychological Need Satisfaction, and the Overall Job Satisfaction of Division I Athletic Department Employees
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Jean E. Sanchez
Factors that Influence the Enrollment and Academic Success of Hispanic Students in Allied Health and Nursing Programs at a Midwestern University
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Jennifer L. Seymour
The Interaction of Faculty Status and Course Delivery Method on Student Retention and Success in General Education Courses at a Community College
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Alexandra J. S. Shaw
Male Coaches of Female College Athletes: Career Experiences, Hiring Processes, Coaching Approaches, and Why Male Coaches Believe More Males than Females Coach Women
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Mary A. Shivley
Evaluating Effectiveness of Developmental Mathematics Instruction Based on Faculty Rank
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Gurbhushan Singh
A 15-Year Stratified Historical Review of the Midwest College District, Campus, and Program Resource Allocation Variables to Student Retention and Graduation Rates
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Max Joseph “Joey” Skidmore
College Information Literacy Instructors’ Perceptions About Teaching Information Literacy Courses
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Jon M. Stammers
Coach Gender and Coaching Style Preferences of NAIA Female Student-Athletes
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Brandon J. Steinert
Kansas Community College Leadership Institute Completers Perceptions About the Curriculum
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Danielle L. Sutter
Perceptions of Graduating Seniors Who Received Rudd Scholarship Foundation Coaching During Undergraduate College Preparation
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Gino V. Taylor
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Transition from High School to College and Factors that Influence Freshman Year Adjustment
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Noreen L. Templin
An Exploration of the Differences in Characteristics between Passing and Non-Passing Developmental English Students from a Kansas Community College
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Katie J. Uhlenhake
Using Learning Management System Data Logs to Examine Student Interaction with Available LMS Tools and Course Login Frequency
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Darnell L. Vargo
Teacher Perceptions of the Impact of the Leader in Me Program on School Climate, Academic Achievement, Leadership Knowledge and Skills, Character Development, and Social Emotional Development in K-6 Buildings
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Randall T. Weber
A Comparative Study of Academic Success and Persistence Between Kansas Public Community College Transfer Students and Native Students at the University of Kansas
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Stacye L. Williams
Perceptions of African American Women About Professional Positions They Have Served in, Challenges They Have Experienced, Mentoring Characteristics and Experiences, and the Impact of Mentoring on Becoming a Chancellor or President in Higher Education
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Christina M. Wisdom
Doctor of Physical Therapy Education: Impact of Relational Coordination on Faculty Burnout and Job Satisfaction
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Gina Lynn Wyant
Differences in Student Retention and Academic Success Between and Among Faculty Status and Student Status Fall 2014 through Fall 2016
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Jane Zaccardi
Development of Professionalism in Practical Nursing Students
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