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 2019
The Visiting Team: Research On The Engagement Of Urban, Commuter Student-Athletes, Corey Christine Berg
How Ideology And Pedagogy Impact Technology Adoption In The Classroom, A Causal-Comparative Study, Christopher J. Bernard
The Role Of School Leadership In Teacher Retention In Title 1 Schools, LaTonya Wright Bolden
Examining Student Perspectives On Information Literacy, Kathleen Conklin Brenner
Cultural Appropriation: The Continued Phenomena Of American Indian High School Mascots, Joshua Bullock
A Study Of Identity Issues That Affect Clergy Leadership On LGBTQ Inclusion, James Jeffrey Butcher
The Lived Experience Of Healthcare Leadership Dyads: Perceptions Of Agency, Susan Murphy Campanelli
Professional Competency Development Utilizing Emotional Intelligence In Medical Programs, Christopher Carlin
Place-Based Learning As An Effective Methodology For Developing Self-Efficacy Skills In Students With Learning Disabilities, Melodee Carter-Guyette
An Evidence-Based Faculty Development Program For Online Teaching In Higher Education, Ruth Chisum
The Impact Of Community College Adminstration Leadership Styles On Morale And Productivity In Higher Education, Melissa Ann Croteau
Leader Perspectives On Leadership Professional Development (LPD): Impact And Implications For Training Efficacy, L. Rachel Cubas-Wilkinson
The Role Of The Technology Coordinator In Supporting The Successful Implementation Of A 1:1 Chromebook Initiative, Justin Cutts
The Need For Academic Reform In Vietnamese Higher Education (VHE) To Align With Employers’ Expectations, Hoang-Yen (Maya) T. Dang
Teacher Beliefs On Balanced Literacy And Collective Efficacy In Kindergarten, Dominic DePatsy
Policies And Procedures Perceived By School Leaders To Reduce Truancy In A Public Charter School, Alix Desulme
Exploring The Effects Of Policies On Military Readiness, Renard Dominique
Supporting Educator Professional Growth In Times Of Change, Amanda M. Doyle
The Influence Of Noncognitive Skills In Physician Assistant Education, Lynn Eckrote
The Role Of The Ethics Of Care In Transformation: An Examination Of How Nonprofit Leaders Deliver Care, Deanna Edmiston
Mentors And Social Relationships: The Impact On Adjunct Professors, Amy Elizabeth Egan
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Professional Learning Communities, Violet E. Eyanagho
Improving Kindergarten Transition Practices For Students With Special Needs, Julia "Sandy" Flacke
Their Story: College Persistence Of Hispanic/Latino Students At Predominantly White Institutions, Zwisel M. Gandía
Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Integration Of Technology Into Pedagogy, Joe George Gerez
Unheard Voices: Student Perceptions About Cultural Competence In The Independent School Classroom, Valerie Gillespie
The Impact Of Principals’ Communication Practices On School Success Environment: An Intrinsic Case Study, Sherron Gordon-Phan
Community College Presidents’ Leadership Styles And Perceived Impact Of Personal Leadership Style On Faculty Relations, Claudia Grooms
Incorporating The Fifth Domain To The Danielson Framework To Support Charism In Catholic Education, Emily Jane Hanson Ramos
Considerations Of A Tuition Reset At Small, Non-Selective Liberal Arts Colleges, Lynda J. Holt
“We’re Trying To Have A Childhood”: Parent Notions Of Kindergarten Readiness, Isabel F. Johnson
The Future Is Now: Examining The Black Student College Selection Process, Johnnie Johnson
Unpacking The Cultural Relevance Of The High School Experiences Of African-American Males, Damiso A. Josey
Teachers' Perceptions Regarding Reaching Struggling Learners In An Elementary School Mathematics Classroom, Colleen Kelleher
Generation Z, Employee Enagement And Leadership Communication Behaviors, Natalie Kompa
Critical Soft Skills And The Stem Professional, Elizabeth J. Kranz
The Impact Of Student Mindsets In The Virtual Math Classroom, Katrina Kremer
The Potential Of Rethinking The Teacher Observation And Evaluation Model, Cheryl L. Lang
Relationship Between Non-Cognitive Skills And GPA In A Rural Maine Community College, Rebecca A. Martin
The Effects Of The Dallas Independent School District Code Of Conduct On LGBTQ Young Adults Of Color, Antoinette McIntosh
The Lived Experiences Of Single Black Mothers In Higher Education Leadership, Iyhia McMichael
Cultivating Women College Presidents: Difference Makers, Karen (Kas) Metzler
Teacher Preparation: Implementing Theory Into Practice, Loni Rae Miller
Nurse Educators’ Experiences With Integrated Learning Intervention Practice Systems And Learning Outcomes, Nikolaos S. Moraros
Cultural Competency, Recruitment, And Retention In The International School: A Symbiotic Relationship, Daniel Mullen
Compassion Informed Mindfulness For Teachers: A Case Study, Michael Peter Nolden
A Systematic Literature Review Of School Leadership Intelligences For The Development Of Neuro-Educational Leadership, Sheria Nicole Pope
Blended Learning In Elementary Schools: An Interdependent Enterprise, Carrie J. Pratt
The Importance Of Coaching: A Program Evaluation Of The Americorps College Completion Coaches Program, LaToya E. Rolle
Black Certified Educators' Lived Experiences Seeking Employment In Connecticut's Public Education System, Anita Samuels-Watkins
Succession Planning For K–12 Leadership: Educators' Perceptions Of A Public School District Leadership Development Program, Stephanie R. Sanschagrin
Integrated Student Services: Exploring Integration On Community College Student Success, Charles Michael Scheetz
Factors That Influence Student-Athlete Academic Major Selection, Priya Sen
Why Families Choose Catholic High Schools In Neighborhoods With Highly-Ranked Public Schools, Rachel Shanley
The Impact Of Leadership Development Programming On The Career Pathways Of Females In Higher Education, Kathleen G. Shultz
Forgotten Leaders: An Examination Of Professional Learning Needs Of California's Rural Superintendent-Principals, Colby James Smart
Healthcare Organizations And Succession Planning, Michael J. Smith
An Evaluation Of Lead Turnaround Partners’ Services In Virginia, Tamara A. Sterling
Training And Supervision Of Paraprofessionals In Special Education: A Qualitative Case Study, Catherine D. Stieg
Veterans Using Mindfulness Practice To Cope With Trauma & Operational Stress Injuries, T'Challa Azhar Stuckey
Exploring Barriers That Higher Education Women Presidents And Chancellors Experience During The Centralized Search Process, Lori Sussman
Investigating Intercultural Communication Competence In Narrative Texts Of English Learners, Alexander Lee-Heng Tai
The Efficacy And Limits Of The Collegiate Men Of Distinction Mentoring Program, D'Angelo S. Taylor
The Impact of Prior Communication About Organizational Turbulence On Members’ Perceptions During Institutional Change, Evelyn J. Thomas
Teachers Respond To Impact Of Intelligent Mathematics Tutorial On Students’ Motivation And Engagement, Francis Xavier Tweedie
The Effects Of Whole Child Education Safety Needs, Brittany Valdez
The Lived Experiences Of Clinical Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty, Susan Lori Vogell
Physical Therapist Faculty Transition To Academic Leadership, Mary Ellen Vore
Comfort And Physical Classroom Design: Using Student Voice To Inform School Leadership, Ann M. Wagner
Global Citizenship Education: Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions Of Global Education, Shannon M. Wasilewski
Assessing Clinical Judgment Utilizing Embedded Patients In A Baccalaureate Nursing Program’s Simulation Laboratory, David K. Wells
Moving Toward A Holistic Understanding Of Recidivism, Michael Thomas Wilber
A Study Of Elementary School Involvement By Parents Currently Serving In The U.S. Armed Forces, Jonathan W. Williams I
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Career Technical Education Teachers: Using Handheld Technology To Teach Essential Skills, Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola
Impact Of Same-Race Mentoring On Adult Female African-American Students Enrolled At A Regional State College, Zohreh Aminian
Mothers’ Stories: How Family And Community Influences Affect Generations Of Literacy Challenges, April Arfaras
Biblical Literalism And Implications For Learning, Sara Austin
Transforming Disability To Advantage: A Phenomenological Study Of Career Success For Dyslexics, Bonnie A. Blake
The Persistence Of Community College Students: A Single Site Case Study, Michael K. Blanchard
Millennial Male Associate Degree Of Nursing Students: Perceived Motivators, Benefits And Barriers, Daniela Brink
Transformational Leadership In The Special Education Classroom And Its Impact On Student Connectedness, Stephen Taylor Burnham Jr.
Understanding Acculturative Stress In Post-Graduate, International Veterinary Students: A Mixed-Methods Study, Sherry Bushong
Leadership Development And Support: The Perceived Effects Of A Dialogic Peer Coaching Program, Michael T. Chase
How Coaching Changes Teaching Practices In Elementary Literacy Instruction, Terrilyn D. L. Cheney
Understanding Disinterest: How Online Undergraduate Students Perceive And Respond To Disengaged Faculty Members, Blake Clifford
A Study Of Urban Principals’ Perceptions Of Technology Implementation And STEM Program Sustainability, David D. Colter
Personalization And Increased Engagement Through Extended Learning Opportunities, Jennifer L. Crawford
The Mandatory Accreditation Of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Programs In The United States: A Workforce Perspective, Tamantha Anne Cumbie
Contextualizing LGBTQ Faculty Experiences: An Account Of Sexual Minority Perceptions, Travis Dimitri David
Effects Of Racial Microaggressions On Black Women’s Work Performance As Government Workers, Samantha-Rae Dickenson
Effects Of A Faculty Training Program On Knowledge And Awareness Of Student Concussion And Academic Performance, Christina M. Finn
Engaging Generation Z: A Study On Facebook Group Implementation In Language Courses And In Multiple Contexts, Garrett Fisher
The Knowledge And Perceptions Of Generational Cohorts Of K-5 Elementary Educators Who Use Technology For Teaching And Learning, Zachary A. Fodor
Upward Mobility: A Phenomenological Study Of The Hispanic Student Experience In Dual Enrollment, Marina Ashmar Giovannini
Examining Correctional Leadership Styles That Encourage Cooperative Compliance From Federal Offenders, Paul Gonzalez
From Providing Access To Promoting Success: Transforming A Community College System’s Advising Services, Staci L. Grasky
Special Area Teachers’ Perceptions Of Performance Evaluation Feedback And Professional Development Provided, Christy Isaacs
Principal Leadership Of Tier 3 School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports, Cynthia M. Kennedy