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 2018
Higher Education Mergers: Challenges Blending Organizational Culture And The Influence Of Leaders, Amy A. Maison
Through Their Eyes: A Phenomenological Analysis Of Perceived Leadership In Special Purpose Private Schools, Reva L. Mathieu
Educational Groupings In The Middle School Science Classroom, Erica L. McNeil
Graduate Nurse Perceptions Of Effectiveness Of Prelicensure Education On Medication Administration, Renee M. Mielke
Impact Of Teacher Perceptions On Instructional Practices In Alternative Public High Schools, Stacy A. Miller
Strengthening Human And Institutional Capacity: A Program Assessment, Emma Kofa Mtiro
Mathematics Instruction In Pre-Service Undergraduate Programs In The State of Maine, Jessica Cefalo Osich
Intercultural Now?: A Japanese Short-Term Study Abroad Experience, Kevin J. Ottoson
Leadership Effectiveness In Curriculum Adoption For A Kindergarten, Bo Peng
Decision-Making And Ethics: A Study Of Massachusetts Superintendents, Maryann Perry
Perceptions Of Empowered Teacher Leaders, Michael J. Rafferty
An Exploration Of The Impact Of Instructional Coaching, Cindy Ramdial-Budhai
Social And Emotional Learning And Support For Students Living In Rural Communities, Kristen Schebell
Creating Job Security And Retaining Employees Among Different Generations In The Public Sector, Kenneth R. Sisneros
Offering Preceptor Incentives In Nurse Practitioner Education, Pamela Smith
Addressing And Assessing Social-Emotional Learning Standards: An Educator’s Perspective, Naomi J. Stahl
Understanding The Relationship Between Cultural Wellness And Academic Achievement On Standing Rock Reservation, Derek A. Stewart
Threads Of Support: Mentoring Of Online Doctoral Students, Debra Lynn Welkley
Examining Online Delivered Orientation To Online Learning Association With Community College Student Success, Kelly White
Educator Recruitment In International Schools: The Administrator’s View, Jeffrey Wilusz
Teacher Satisfaction And Staff Morale In International Schools, Kevin Frank Yoshihara
Using Song Lyrics In Teaching An Undergraduate Statistics Course, Joseph Marc Zagerman
Investigation Of The Relationship Between Orientation And Persistence, Kellie A. Ziemak
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
A Mixed Method Study Of A Former Special Operations Community: Identifying Factors That Effect Cross-Cultural Competency, John Phillip Buffin
Coaching Secondary Teachers To Engage Students By Incorporating Storytelling Into Content-Area Instruction, Jane Dearani Calnan
The Impact Of Integrative Programs And Services On International Students’ Transitions At Three Regional State Colleges, Patriece Campbell
Developing Leaders: The Use Of Challenge And Support To Develop USMA Cadets, Robert K. Carl
Professional Growth: Informal Peer Observation, Carolyn A. Clark
Understanding Satisfactory Academic Progress And Persistence: A Case Study, Brian O. Clemmons
An Exploration Of The Manner In Which Personal Spirituality Influences Five New Hampshire Principals’ Decision-Making, Carolyn Nicole Squires Cormier
Conceptual and Procedural Instruction: Mathematical Teaching Approaches And Strategies In An Urban Middle School, Peter Asiedu Danquah
The Impact Of Teachers’ Perceptions Of Students With High Functioning Autism On The Student’s Learning Environment, Corleigh Donati
The Effects Of Technology On Student Motivation And Engagement In Classroom-Based Learning, James Francis
The Impact Of A Standards-Based Approach On Student Motivation, Aimee Frechette
Empowering Transformation Through Structure: Assessing Effectiveness On The Organizational Placement Of Institutional Researchers, Nicholas R. Gill
Understanding Community College Faculty Perceptions Of Their Role In Student Retention, Jennifer Graham
Teachers’ Self-Efficacy When Differentiating Between Language Acquisition Difficulties Or Possible Learning Disabilities In English Language Learners, Elizabeth Hallett
Beyond A Paycheck: Additional Benefits Of The Federal Work Study Program At A Commuter Community College, Terri-Lynn Hamby
Principal And Instructional Coach Partnerships For Instructional Leadership: A Case Study Of Interactions And Teacher Perceptions, Sharron Helmke
Distributive Leadership’s Relationship To Teacher Self-Efficacy: An Ecological Model, Mary Dawson Jacques
Public Education Fuels The Debate: Academic Outcomes Of Students Socially Promoted From Eighth Grade To High School, Lisa Janosik
Amalgamating Information Technology With Library Services In The School Environment: A Learning Commons Transformative Model, Alexander Tabor Jones
The Attitudes And Social Identity Of Faculty After Participating In Interprofessional Education, Andrea Kessler
Multiple Mini-Interview Performance And First Semester Achievement In A Baccalaureate Respiratory Care Program, Megan S. Koster
Culture Change In A Rural High School, Kristen Levesque
Mining Helpdesk Databases For Professional Development Topic Discovery, Joel T. Lowsky
Understanding Experiences Of Gratitude In Elementary Teachers: Implications For School Leaders, Joseph D. McDonough
The Transition Experience Of U.S. Veterans From Military Life To Higher Education, Mark Anthony McKinney
An Evaluation Of Interprofessional Education: The Medical And Pharmacy Student Experience, Daniel Mickool
Examining Student Engagement In The Academic Environment, Michael Scott Milliken
The Factors Affecting Undergraduate Retention Among Minority Adult Learners, Dianna R. Montfort
Exploring Self-Authorship In Post-Traditional Students: A Narrative Study In Students’ Meaning-Making, Lisa Wardlaw Myers
The Influence Of Instructional Coaches On Special Educators’ Skills And Effectiveness, Julie Olsen
The Forgotten Population: Honors Math Students At A Vocational High School, Jarrod Richards
Middle School Engagement Benefits Of Offering Extracurricular Activities During The School Day, Angela Coffman Ringley
The Nurse’s Story: A Qualitative Study Of How Nurses Experience Caring For Patients Who Die Unexpectedly, Shantel Sullivan
Data-Driven Decisions: Business Intelligence (BI) Training Skills, Jason Todd
The Positioning Of Iran And Iranians In The Origins Of Western Civilization, Sheda Vasseghi
Occupational Therapy Faculty Perspectives On The Use Of Telehealth As A Delivery Method For Healthcare Services, Holly Wasserman
Identifying Emotional Intelligence And Metacognition In Medical Education, Robert Weigand
Social Media In A High School English Class: A Collective Case Study, Angela M. Wells
Competency Development In Community-Based Occupational Therapy, Sunny R. Winstead
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
GI Jane Versus Sergeant Jane Doe: How Women’s Images In War Movies Contribute To Conflicting Expectations Of Women In Combat, Sawyer Marie L. Alberi
Community: Collaboration For Leadership And Professional Learning In Rural Northern New England, Leigh Reagan Alley
A Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Senior Enlisted Academy Graduates, Emiel T. Barrett
A Correlational Study Of Mid-level Managers Examining Emotional Intelligence And Coaching Dimensions, Christopher Berg
The Impact Of Faculty Development On Community College Adjunct Faculty, Stefanie Forster Bourque
Standards-Based Portfolio Assessment: How To Unveil What Students Authentically Understand, Ann M. Carlock
Expanding Interprofessional Learning Opportunities: How Dental Hygiene Administrators And Faculty Perceive Interprofessional Education, Cristina Casa
MOOC Phenomenon: Building An Effective And Sustainable Program, Michelle M. Chan
A Phenomenological Inquiry Into The Perceptions Of E-Leaders On Virtual Team Leadership, DeAnn Chriestenson
Special Education Department Organizational Change: A Case Study, Christina Castellane Cloidt
Teacher Perceptions Of The Impact Of Federal And State Mandates On Their Students And Classrooms In Small, Rural, Isolated Communities, Christine L. Cooper
An Evaluation Of College Students’ Use Of Social Media In Nutrition Education For Lifestyle Behavior Changes, Cassandra Crawford-Ciglar
The Influences Of Teacher Self-Reflection Practices While Interacting With Families, Nena M. Cunningham
Students' Perceptions Of Leadership Skills Gained At A County College, Kevin R. Dalina
Exploring The Experiences Of Senior Enlisted Military Wives Seeking Higher Education Through Distance Learning, Andrea Disque
Technology-Based Family Education In ASL/English Bilingual Schools For The Deaf, Myriah L. Dixon
Embracing A Culture Of Evidence: A Phenomenological Study Of Faculty Experience Within A Transitioning Assessment Culture, Jennifer A. Galipeau
Teacher Leaders’ Perceptions Of Their Influence On The Distributed Leadership Process At A Middle School, Katherine Susan Garand
Utilizing Reflective Narratives To Promote Academic Mindsets: Building Relationships, Developing Responsibility, Fostering Resilience, And Providing Relevance For Adolescents, Debra Gardner-Baasch
The Mathematical Disposition Of Middle School Students: An Examination Of Students’ Self-Concept Of Ability In Mathematics, Katrina Leigh Hall
Evaluating College Biology Laboratory Accommodations For Students With Blindness And Visual Impairments, Barbara Rae Heard
Teacher Preferences On Technology Use Using the iTEaCH Implementation Model: A Case Study In A Tanzanian Private School, Julia Keegan
Examining Successful Retention Practices Of A Career College Dean Of Education, Victoria Kemper
Examination Of An Independent School’s Site-Based Summer Program, Susan W. Keogh
Cross-Cultural Leadership: Best Practices In Multinational Graduate Education, Carol Anne Kerr
Teacher And Administrator Perspectives On New York State’s Teacher Evaluation System, Mariah Fiona Kramer
Out Of Sync: Analyzing The Paradoxical Impact Of Synchronous Learning In Distance Education, Benjamin David Luce
Educational Journeys Of Successful Hispanic Science Professionals, Gizelle Ann Luevano
Addressing Student School Refusal Through Effective School, Family And Community-Based Interventions, Robert G. Lyons
The Case For Explicit, Skills-Based Resilience Building Instruction, Michael B. Maschi
Teaching The First: A Phenomenological Study Of Southeastern Community College Instructors Communicating With First-Generation College Students, Tanyanika Mattos
Transformative Technology: Staff Perceptions, Attitudes, And Behaviors Related To The Use Of Learning Management Transformative Technologies, Misty McBrierty
Using A Coach Approach In Regulatory Practice: One Technique On The Enforcement Spectrum, Shelley McClure
A Case Study Of Teachers’ Perceptions On Teacher Leadership As A Model For School Improvement In SIG Schools, Tony Minney
Online Learning And Academic Support Centers: How Synchronous Support Opportunities Affect Graduate Students’ Interaction With The Content, Henri Joseph Moser
Elementary Students’ And Teachers’ Perceptions Of Flipped Mathematics Lessons, Susan Grace Edwards Mosher