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Theses/Dissertations from 2017
The Relationship of School-Community Partnerships with ACT Benchmark Scores in Rural Tennessee Schools, Kari Eubanks
The Perceptions of Father Involvement in Elementary Schools, Myles J. Hebrard
Academic Dishonesty in Higher Education: Perceptions and Opinions of Undergraduates, Stanley K. Hodges
Homework Practices: Teacher and Parent Perceptions of Efficacy and Purpose, Christy E. Hoeke
Community College Honors Education and Student Outcomes: A Propensity Score Analysis, Jane B. Honeycutt
A Phenomenological Study on the Motivating Factors Influencing Participation in Tennessee’s Governor’s Academy for School Leadership, Amy B. Horton Mrs.
Perception of Factors that Facilitate or Inhibit Associate Degree Completion at the Community College Level: A Case Study, Cathryn J-C Hughes Miss
Per Pupil Expenditure, Graduation Rates, and ACT Scores in Tennessee School Districts, Jay Irvin
Administrator and Teacher Attitudes Toward Inclusion, Heather N. LeMay
Continuing Professional Education for Licensed Accountants in Tennessee, Brian J. Lucas
New Faculty Mentoring in Respiratory Care Programs, Kristen L. McHenry
Dissertation Experiences of Faculty Members: Individual, Relational and Structural Factors of Success, Tanika R. Mitchell
Language Proficiency Attainment and Mobility Among ELL Students, Elizabeth Ayers Neill
School Leaders Decision-Making Process for Academic Program Placement: A Phenomenological Study, Lori A. Nixon
Teacher Passion as a Teaching Tool, Brent L. Palmer
Cyberbullying Incidents Among African American Female Middle School Students, Yvette Pennington
Computer Ratio and Student Achievement in Reading and Math in a North Carolina School District, Erica Preswood
Teacher Perceptions of Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports as Behavioral Interventions in a Pre-K-5 Elementary School: A Phenomenological Study, Meghann Roberts-Clawson
At the Intersection of Politics and Higher Education: Policy, Power, and Governing Boards in Oklahoma, Kirk Rodden
The Change Process: Curriculum Change from the Teacher's Perspective, LaKisha B. Roseborough
Teacher Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Response to Intervention Framework with English Learners, Donna Stapleton
A Quantitative Analysis of the SAILS (Seamless Alignment of Integrated Learning Support) Program Collaboration in a Community College Setting, Kelley E. Thomas
Developing Effective Classroom Environments in a High School Looping Program: A Narrative Research Study, Caleb C. Tipton
Teacher Perceptions of Indigenous Representations in History: A Phenomenological Study, Joshua C. Tipton
Preschool Enrollment and Elementary School Achievement in an East Tennessee School District, Derek Voiles
Women in Recovery: Perceptions in Transition to Community College, Mandi Walker
Native and Community College Transfer Students in Biological Sciences at a Four-Year Institution: A Comparative Study, Nathanial Weber
Kindergarten Teachers' Perceptions of Student Readiness for School, James A. Wernke
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology: Student Demographics and Completion Rates, Timothy N. Wilson
Putnam County, Tennessee’s Prekindergarten Program as Measured by Test Scores, GPA, Attendance, and Discipline Reports in 3rd, 7th, and 9th Grade, Christopher J. Winningham
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Collegiate Student-Athlete Perceptions of the Impact of Concussion on Academic Performance, Robert H. Baker
Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment as Related to College Readiness and Retention at a Tennessee University, Diana E. Bowers
Educator Perceptions of Instructional Leadership in the School Improvement Process, Lori Lynne Brown
Response to Intervention: K-8 Regular Education Teachers' Perceptions of Effectiveness, Whitney L. Bruner
Measuring the Achievement Gap: A New Lens for Economic Disadvantage, Suzanne C. Bryant
Teacher Leadership: A Content Analysis Assessing the Impact on District Policies and Practices, Ashley P. Carter
Mathematics Learning Support Models and Student Success at a Tennessee Community College, Bobby Allen Dixon Jr.
The Experiences of First-Generation Women from South-Central Appalachia Who Have Obtained their Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership, Teressa Ann Dobbs
Cultural Influences of Resource Dependence: Community College Administrator Perceptions of Implementing Initiatives Related to Tennessee’s Performance Funding Model, John Owen Driskill
Standardized Testing and Dual Enrollment Students, Yolanda Ellison
Student Achievement in Response to Intervention Groups, Allison L. Gardenhour
Community College Student Success in Online Versus Equivalent Face-to-Face Courses, Cheri B. Gregory
The Evolution of the Library Media Center: A Study of the Past, Current, and Projected Future Library Services Available in Johnson City, Tennessee, Johnnie Sue Hawley
Parental Involvement: Perceptions and Participation at Critical Moments Throughout the Middle School Transition, Rachel R. Heaton
Student Participation and Grade Performance in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Online Collaborative, Tachaka I. Hollins
Structural-Symbolic Translation Fluency: Reliability, Validity, and Usability, Matt C. Hoskins
Teacher and Student Perceptions on High School Science Flipped Classrooms: Educational Breakthrough or Media Hype?, Rebecca C. Hunley
A Comparative Study of Instructor Status on Student Success and Retention at Motlow State Community College, Cheryl Hyland
Developmental Assets Supporting High School Graduation Among African American Students, Randall J. Johnson
High School Teachers’ Perceived Self-Efficacy in Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum in Tennessee First Core Region 1 High Schools, Ashley N. Keys
College Experiences of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Rebecca W. Lasher
Self-Perceived Coordinated School Health Coordinator Leadership Styles and Practices, Heather R. Ledbetter
Learning Styles of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Students in Accredited Physical Therapy Programs, Margaret A. Lowdermilk
Teachers’ Perceptions of Principal Leadership Practices in Middle Tennessee Schools, Tiffany J. Martin
A Study of the Perceptions of Racial Equity in One Early Childhood Education Program, Dawn M. Meskil
A First-Year Experience Course and its Relationship to Retention and Academic Success at a Public Community College, Jackie F. Newman
An Examination of the Community School Model in an Urban School Setting, Tanna H. Nicely
Reading as a Resource: Exploring Reading Habits and Multicultural Awareness and Acceptance in Undergraduate Students, Megan E. Owens
Elementary School TVAAS Composites: A Comparison Between Title I Elementary Schools and Non-Title I Elementary Schools in Tennessee, Anthony W. Padelski
Teacher Perceptions of Individual Professional Learning Plans, Jerry W. Ripley
iReach Blended Learning Model and Reading Lexile Growth of Freshmen in Maryville City Schools, Whitney Ann Schmidt
Managing One-to-One Initiatives: Implementation Analysis Through Expert Elicitation, Jordan R. Selvidge
Student Outcomes in Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Courses in Community College Career and Technical Education Programs, Thomas R. Sewell
Classroom Environment: Content Analysis Examining Characteristics of Classroom Environments That Affect Students' Academic Achievement, Lucinda Shaddock Bellamy
Factors that Motivate Faculty to Pursue External Funding at a 4-Year Public Institution of Higher Education, Sharon D. Smith
Students’ Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening and School Readiness, Jeannette D. Triplett Mrs.
Elementary Principal Perceptions of the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model, Jason W. Vance
Interpreting Differences of Self-Efficacy of Gifted or Talented Students with Grouping Practices in Middle School Mathematics, Amanda G. Waits
High-Impact Practices and Community College Completion Rates, Matthew H. Waters
Facilitators and Barriers of Performing the Duties of Facilities Director in Public School Systems in Tennessee: A Study of Perceptions, Brandon M. Williams
The Perceptions of Northeast Tennessee Educators Regarding Arts Integration, Philip A. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
A Comparative Study of Dual Enrollment Student Achievement in Various Learning Environments and Non-Dual Enrollment Student Achievement, Bethany K. Arnold
Radiography Faculty Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Asynchronous Online Courses, Shirley J. Cherry
Higher Education Governance Structures and Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness of 4 -Year Public Institutions, Angela H. Claxton-Freeman
EXPLORE Test and Ninth Grade Success in English 9 and Algebra I as related to End-of- Course Exams and Final Averages in a Rural East Tennessee High School, Charles Dudley Corwin IV
Comparison of Student Success by Course Delivery Methods at an Eastern Tennessee Community College, E. Ann Cunningham
Tennessee Per-pupil Expenditures in Special Education and Academic Achievement, Melanie C. Davidson
The Relationship Between Ethical Regard and Academic Misconduct Among College Students, Susan Dickey
Learning Support Effectiveness in Mathematics at a Tennessee University, Mark Dula
Student Satisfaction in Hybrid Courses, Angie Elkins
The Relationship Between Student Perceptions of Classroom Climate and TVAAS Student Achievement Scores in Title I Schools, Lesley Fleenor
Lived Experiences of Six High School Graduates Who Received Assistance from Graduation Coach Facilitation, Gayle A. Gragg
A Comparison of Principals’ and Teachers’ Scores on the Leadership Practices Inventory and The Purdue Teacher Opinionaire, Kimberly D. Graybeal
Dual Enrollment and Community College Outcomes for First-Time, Full-Time Freshmen: A Quasi-Experimental Study, John M. Grubb
African American Parents’ Perceptions of Public School: African American Parents’ Involvement in Their Childrens’ Educations, Eric D. Howard
Elementary Educators’ Perceptions of Practices that Contribute to Literacy Achievement, Sherry S. King Mrs.
Institutional Budget Function Allocations as Predictors of Performance Outcomes of Tennessee Public Community Colleges and Universities, Dearl D. Lampley
Predicting Desired Outcomes from Applicants’ Medical School Admission Data, Mark D. Linville Jr.
Teacher Perceptions of Leadership and Student Growth in Reading and Mathematics in Northeast Tennessee, Kyle Anderson Loudermilk
An Examination of the Perceptions of Traditional and Nontraditional Student Engagement at Northeast State Community College, Barbara J. Lowe
Teacher Well-Being and Virginia Standards of Learning, Matthew W. McCarty
Selected Student Characteristics Related to Academic Cell Phone Use, David Pauley
Suicide Prevention Strategies in Tennessee Community Colleges: A Case Study, Sandra Perley