Candidates for a Doctor of Education at UNE complete a culminating dissertation which demonstrates a broad understanding of a research topic related to the candidate's professional area of interest and career goals.
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Compassion Fatigue Among Help Me Grow Care Coordinators: A Case Study, Alexandra Goldberg
An Exploration Of How Millenial Financial Aid Administrators In Higher Education Experience Leadership Through Their Attitudes, Beliefs, And Values, Crystal L. Harris
Exploring The Roles, Responsibilities, And Leadership Styles Of Rural School Principals, John L. Hewitt III
The Influences On And Experiences Of Underrepresented Minority Females In One Southeastern United States Medical School, Brianne Holmes
Post-Secondary Success In Relation To Transition Programs, Christopher Brandon Jones
Creating The Conditions For Deeper Learning: Leadership Practices For Reframing 21st Century Education Systems, Caryn M. Lewis
Students’ Perspectives Of Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports (PBIS): Examining One School’s Approach, Melissa Lourenco
Experiences Of Successful African American And Hispanic Non-Traditional Single Mothers At An Urban Community College, Gerald Maitre
Lived Leadership Experiences Of Nursing Clinical Instructors In A Prelicensure Nursing Program: A Phenomenological Study, Catherine Marin
Understanding First-Generation Hispanic Student Experiences With Community College Campus Resources, Monica Medina
Childhood Factors Influencing Elder Never-Married Women’s Avoidance Of Economic Vulnerability, Kimberley J. (Mendall) Mondoñedo
Educator Burnout And Coping Styles: A Case Study, Jennifer Mendicino
Rural Teachers’ Perceptions Of School Principals’ Leadership Behaviors Affecting Motivation To Improve Professional Practice., Zeljko Micevic
Massachusetts High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Transitions In Teaching And Assessment Related To The Next Generation Science Standards, Alyssa Mocharnuk
Examining Parents Oral Hygiene Knowledge And Their Children’s Oral Hygiene Behaviors, Wallace Moore
Value Perceptions Of Basic Clinical Laboratory Assistant Training With Certification, George Noll
People Manager Mindset Perceptional Influence On Culture At A Large Technology Company, Robert Patterson
Women C-Suite Executives In Cybersecurity: Transformational Experiences And Gender Barriers On Their Leadership Journeys, Toni C. Plato
Professional Advisor Practices For Student Identity Development, Brittany Potter
The Impact Of Administrative Support For Dental Hygiene And Nursing Online Faculty, Margarita Rivera
Rural Elementary Teachers And The Impact Of Professional Development On Mathematics Instruction, Heather Rockwell
The Influence Of Concept-Based Instruction On Student Academic Engagement, Amanda Romey
Measuring Faculty Motivation And Engagement Through An Institutionally Supported Faculty Development Program At An Academic Healthcare Center, Elizabeth S. Rose
1:1 Chromebooks In High School Classrooms: Teacher Perceptions Of Integration Efforts, Jason Saltmarsh
Transformative Leadership In Nature-Based Preschool Education, Stanley F. Sampson III
Attitudes Related To Trauma-Informed Care In The Educational Setting: An Exploratory Case Study, Natalie Lynne Smith
The Perceived Impacts Of Therapy Dogs On Students As Viewed Through The Human-Animal Interaction Framework, Timothy Smolen
School Employees’ Perceptions Of Organizational Support During A Critical Incident, Donavon P. Soumas
The Lived Experience Of Rural CTE Teachers As Members Of The Secondary Education Teaching Corps, Matthew E. Speno
Urban Teachers Program: Culturally Responsive Middle School Teachers Describe Their Competencies, Kristina Sterling
Sheltered English Immersion In Massachusetts: Examining The Reflections Of Career And Technical Teachers With Regard To A Mandated “One-Size-Fits-All” Professional Development Model, Rebecca Nault Swasey
The Benefits And Barriers To Arts Integration: Arts Accessibility In Public Montessori, Heather Teems
How African American College Graduates Who Attended An Early College Describe The Benefits, Reginald L. Towns
Organizational Change In The Legal Education Environment: Institutional And Individual Responses To Times Of Crisis, Mary E. Wilson
Leadership Style And Subordinate Work Stress, Jennifer Yoho
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
The Effect Of School Discipline Processes On Student Perceptions Of Personal Safety In Rural Middle Schools, Jaslene Atwal
Educator Perceptions Of Social-Emotional Learning Embedded In Academic Instruction To Improve Student Outcomes, Christopher T. Basta
Nontraditional University President: From Candidate To President, Mark J. Braun
Exploring The Sport Identity Of Female NCAA Division I Assistant Women’s Soccer Coaches, Kristin M. Cannon
Surviving Higher Education: Retention & Persistence Through The Lens Of Psychological Survivorship, David R. Cartwright
Relationship Of Procedural Justice And Public Satisfaction In A Sub-Urban Maine Community, Kevin J. Chabot
Implementing The SIOP Model To Support English Language Learners, Pamela T. Chandler
Examining The Relationship Between Teacher Stress And Disruptive Student Behavior, Sidney Crudup II
The Effectiveness Of Read 180 At A Cooperative High School In New England (CHSNE), Michael E. Daboul
Program Director Support For Adjunct Faculty In The Promotion Of Student Success, Nicholas Anthony DeJosia
COVID-19: Descriptive Case Study Of A K-8 School District’s Abrupt Transition To Remote Learning From A Traditional In-Person Model, Matthew C. Ferreira
Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Observation, Coaching, And Feedback Cycle, Susan B. Ficke
Soft-Skill Development In Co-Curricular Programs: An Evaluation Of A Community College Student Leadership Program, Michael James Fischer
First-Generation College Students: Examining The Perceived Impact Of Roommate Pairings, Jodie Ruth Hurley Gay
Understanding The Importance Of Formative Assessment Programs In Undergraduate Medical Education, Matthew Gentile
A Comparative Analysis Of Tardiness Policies Of Elementary Schools, Diana J. Goodwin
Ethical Considerations For Outpatient Behavioral Healthcare In North Texas, Carolyn B. Guillory
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists Exam Preparation: A Case Study, Sarah E. Harradon
Building Student Development Through Creative Writing Workshops, Kerry C. Hoey
CLEW’d In: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Leaders Performing Clinical Learning Environment Walks (CLEWs), Lisa Ingram Hutcherson
Stop-Out Factors For Nontraditional Students In Online Competency-Based Education Programs, Henry T. James
Designing Student Services: A Case Study Of Design Thinking At A University, Sukhwant S. Jhaj
Equal Access To Educational Opportunities In Texas: An Analysis Of English Language Learner Programs, Edna E. Johnson
Avoiding Cultural Calamities: Exploring The Influence Of Culture In Intercultural PLCs At An International School, Eric K. Johnson
Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Homework Assignments Effective At Increasing Student Homework Completion, Jennifer E. Keck
A Brain-Based Approach To Educational Pedagogy, Troy M. Kennett
Cultivating Leaders: Professional Development Needs Of Community College Chairs, Heidi Kirkman
Competency-Based Education In A Postsecondary Setting: An Analysis Of Leadership Perception, Thomas D. Lescarbeau
The Influence Of Fraternity Membership On The Leadership Identity Development Of Latino Men Attending Primarily White Institutions (PWIs), Francisco M. Lugo
The Tesol 6 Principles Of Exemplary Teaching Of English Learners: Perceived Effectiveness In The Community College Esl Classroom, Stephanie N. Marcotte
Motivation, Practice, And Self-Efficacy And Their Impact On The Development Of Musical Abilities, Eli Marcus
Occupational Therapy Student Preparedness For Clinical Fieldwork, Jean A. McCaffery
Barriers And Opportunities For Provision Of Specialized Programming For Rural, Low-Incidence Students, Eric McGough
Evaluating Leadership Development Through Experiential Learning In A Virtual Environment, Paul J. McKenney
A Phenomenological Study Of Emotion Amid Significant Organizational Change, Ian Menchini
An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of The Higher Education Anatomy Educational Software Mastering Anatomy & Physiology, Jason L. Moir
Androgynous Leadership: A Gender Balanced Approach To School Administration, Kristie Morin
The Student Placement Decision-Making Process: A Study Of Administrator Considerations, Jonathan Roland Normand
Physical Therapists’ Perceptions Of Leadership Orientations: An Exploratory Case Study, Theresa O'Neil
Health Science Faculty Retention At Small And Mid-Sized Sized Private Universities, Thomas Pahnke
Students’ Perceptions And Experiences: African American Students In Band And Orchestra Programs, Sharese Pearson-Bush
Latinx Student Development At An Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution In The Midwest, Gilberto Pérez Jr.
Parent Perception Of The Parent And Placement Team Process, Deborah Perry
Student Leadership Development: Accreditation Considerations For PharmD Programs, Cyndi Porter Fraser
Investigating Early Childhood Educators’ Experiences In Teaching Phonological Awareness: A Case Study, Kristine Reilly
Wellness Programming For Adults With Disabilities: A Qualitative Inquiry Of Stakeholders’ Perspectives, Courtney Roca
Knowledge And Access: An Investigation Into Course Material Models At The Collegiate Level, Jonathan David Sadhoo
Admissions Directors’ Understanding Of The Enrollment Crisis At New England Catholic Colleges, Karen H. Schedin
Brain-Targeted Teaching As A Tool To Facilitate Implementing Mind Brain And Education Science Into Community College Pedagogy, Adrienne Seegers
The Value Of Food: A Small Rural School Cafeteria Budget Case Study, Rosie Rochelle Slentz
Examining The Challenges And Benefits Of Inclusion In Urban Secondary Schools, Jeff James Spaletta
Examining The Communication Strategies Utilized During An Organizational Change Within Universities’ Branch Campuses, Portia R. Stallworth
Promoting A Successful Transition To A Professional Career For Vocal Studies Graduates, David C. Strobbe
Clinical Preparedness Amongst Recent Dental Hygiene Graduates: A Phenomenological Study, Daniela M. Taranto
Curriculum Developers’ Experiences Adopting Assistive Technology In An Educator Preparation Program, Keisha Tipton
The Connection Of Academic Advising To College Student Identity Development, Kaela Urquhart
Student Perceptions Of Mathematical Mindset Influences, Jaclyn S. Vitale
International School Leadership: A Phenomenological Study Of Climate And Culture, Richard Webster
Exploring A New Path For School Climate & Safety Assessment, Skip Wilhoit
Former High School Music Students’ Motivation To Persist Through Yearly Adjudicated Music Festivals, Edward D. Wilkin
Military Leadership Strategies In A Higher Educational Setting, Lori A. Wilkin
Assessment Of Working Relationships Between Athletic Training Program Faculty And Clinical Preceptors, Kathleen Williams
New Jersey Overdose Prevention Act: Police Officers’ Experiences At A Drug Overdose Scene, Michael Ziarnowski
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
How Private International School Leaders Meet The National Education Transformation Agenda In Dubai, Marie-Pascale Addison