Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2024
Understanding the Experiences of Secondary Students Identified as In-School Truant and Their Perceived Contributing Factors to Truancy: When and What Caused the Disconnection, Joshua Donald Andres
Most Likely to Succeed: Which Factors Influence College Students in Completing Their Two-Year Computer Degree and Graduating from College, Nathan Blommel
The Well-being of College Students Who Participate in a Regular Yoga Nidra Practice, Angie Clark
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL SUPPORTS TOWARD GRADUATION: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY, Heather Giese
The Impact of the Master Schedule on Student Perception of Teacher-Student Relationships in Minnesota Middle Schools, Jonathon Graff
Faculty Perceptions of College Readiness: A Phenomenological Study at a Two-year College, Jackie Jackson
CRISIS LEADERSHIP: MINNESOTA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS' EXPERIENCES OF DISRUPTIVE TIMES AND SCHOOLS' RECOVERY IN THE POST-COVID-19 ERA, JENNIFER LEADBETTER
An Investigation of How High School Teachers Can Positively Influence the Mental Health of High School Students, Anthony Mahady
Pragmatic Factors of Nationally Ranked NCAA Division II Men's Golf Teams: A Grounded Theory Inquiry, Ekren Miller
Getting Real: Examining the Effectiveness of Authentic Learning In the English/ Language Arts Classroom, Tanya Miller
A Qualitative Study Focused On Understanding P-12 School Leadership Through the Perceptions of P-12 Educators and Leaders, Amanda Lorraine Pederson
The Effects of High-Leverage Practices on Teaching Candidates Math Self-Efficacy, Christine Quisley
Cultural belonging impact on retention intention of non-American international undergraduate students in attendance at U.S.-based postsecondary institutions, April Ray and April Ray
Contributing Factors to Special Education Teacher Burnout and Retention, Amy Schulz
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2023
Race Matters: Factors That Impact Recruiting Black Teachers in Minnesota, Tonya Allen
CORRELATION OF PERCEIVED QUALITY OF PROGRAM AND RETENTION AMONG ONLINE NON-TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE STUDENTS, Rachel Axness
THE FUTURE TEACHER ACADEMY GROW YOUR OWN: A COMPREHENSIVE AND COLLECTIVISTIC MODEL, Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell
A Phenomenological Study on Single Parents’ Experiences and Engagement as Their Child Attends Elementary School, Samantha Gort
Leading with Equity through Action: The Theory of Racial and Gender Equity Advancement in Rural Schools, Anna Gross
How Doctoral Students in a Formal Leadership Program Conceptualize Followership: A Mixed-Methods Study, Katy J. Johnson
A QUALITATIVE APPROACH EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN KENYA, Molly McKinnon
The College Search Process of Rural, First-Generation Students, Tia Miles
Measuring Perceived Stress Levels and Adaptive Coping Strategies in Undergraduate College Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Sarah Milner
Exploring the Role of Student Stories in the College Admissions Appeals Process, Thomas A. Reburn
A grounded theory for the dissatisfaction of asynchronous online education among community college students, Scott Sandok
BEGINNING SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF IMPACTFUL SELF-RESILIENCY SKILLS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY, Kjersten Skatvold
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ SENSE OF BELONGING AT A RURAL, MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Danielle Smith
IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS) AND ITS IMPACT ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS, Brittanie Watson
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study into International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Teachers' Lived Experience of Professional Growth, Rosamund Whaley
The Impact of Mindfulness on Perceived Stress and Academic Performance Among English Language Students in Central Asia, Laurie Wolfe
How do faculty and staff perceive the effectiveness of student support systems that promote the retention of First-Generation College Students?, David Shawn Wolff Dr.
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2022
PERCEPTIONS OF RURAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AROUND LEADING ONGOING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES, Randal A. Bergquist
Developing Mental Toughness in Collegiate Football: A Phenomenological Study, Tarrah D. Bisch
Understanding the Role of Student Narrative in the Reinstatement from Suspension Process, Angela Bowlus
FACTORS RELATED TO RURAL SUPERINTENDENT RETENTION AND TURNOVER IN NORTH DAKOTA, Wayne Heckaman
The Effectiveness of Practicums on Preservice Physical Educators’ Attitudes and Self-Efficacy Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities., Megan E. Johnson
SCIENCE TEACHER ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF DISCIPLINARY LITERACY AND THINK-ALOUD EFFECTIVENESS – A CASE STUDY, Patricia Mueller
Addressing Teacher Attrition Through Trauma-Informed Practices in the Workplace, Amy Pahl and Amy L. Pahl
Which Factors Influence African American Male students' Persistence in and Graduation from College?, Jeremiah Rotich
Communicating change during a college merger process: A grounded theory approach, Jessalyn Sabin
Influencing Well-being: A Study of Childhood Risk Factors as Predictive Indicators for Future Mental Health Difficulties, Jennifer Sahr
Successful Teacher Preparation Program Characteristics, Renae Spangler
Evaluating Healthcare Leaders: A Competency Assessment of Rural Healthcare Management within the Midwest, Heather Winkler
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021
The Effects of a Shared Vision of Teacher Leadership on Classroom Teachers’ Instruction, Tiffany Bockelmann
Preceptorship Within Accredited Nutrition and Dietetics Programs: A Pragmatic Mixed Methods Study, Angela K. Brekken
Standard Specific Student Achievement Scores and the Impact on Teacher Incorporation of Standards, Knowledge of Standards, and Student Achievement, Jeffrey Burgess
The Road Less Traveled: An Insight to the Educational Journeys of American Indian Students in Higher Education, Kristina Cirks
A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Perceptions of Single Mother College Students, Jamaica DelMar
Burnt Out Educators: A Phenomenological Study of Minnesota Teachers, Hannah Frink-Levenhagen
Examining Teacher Leadership: The Perceived Challenges of Being a Teacher Leader, Noelle Hiedeman Green
EXPANDING OCCUPATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS, Anne Hoeltke
Assessing the Influence of Mentorship on Faculty Job Satisfaction in Higher Education, Rachelle Hunt
Positive Influences on Why They Stay: A Qualitative Study on the Contributing Factors to Teacher Retention in Rural North Dakota, Jennifer A. Jung
THE IMPACT OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Christopher Larson
Elevating the voices of community college faculty: A phenomenological study of community college work, Patria Lawton
Retention and Attrition of Athletic Training Mothers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Setting, Patricia Myrvik
Exploring the Pathways of Females who Achieved the Highest Administrative Positions in Education, Amy Rawson
Southeast Asian American Students' Perceptions on Influential Faculty Practices on Belonging at a Community College, Pamela J. Yang
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2020
A History and Contemporary Analysis of the Standard Adult High School Diploma Program in Minnesota, Ray Michael Ades
How Teachers of Different Content Areas Use and Define Rubrics, Abigail Bremer
Syncing Up On Satisfaction: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Synchronous Online Classroom Learning Satisfaction in the Corporate Training Environment, Andrew Burklund
Predicting and Perceiving Teacher Effectiveness of Novice Teachers, Kristen Carlson
Surviving in School: A Correlational Study on Teachers' Social Emotional Learning, Self-efficacy, and Response to Students' Challenging Behaviors, Patricia Cummings
The impact of a SmartLab implementation on rural schools in North Dakota, Tonya M. Greywind
THE IMPACT OF A FRESHMAN ACADEMY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, Victoria A. Honetschlager
The Theory of Dispositions in Filmmaking and Leadership, Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson
A Longitudinal Fiscal Analysis of the K-12 Minnesota Funding Formula From the Fiscal Years 2012 and 2018, Brandon Lunak
Exclusionary Discipline Disparities: A Case Study, Isaac Lundberg
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2019
Effects of Reading Mastery on Teaching Comprehension Skills to a Student with a Specific Learning Disability, Alyssa Gutzmer