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Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The Alignment of the Budget Allocation Process to the Strategic Plan at a Liberal Arts University: A Case Study, McCartney Johnson
Growth Scores and TEAM Observation Ratings for Teachers in a Northeast Tennessee School District, David A. Little
Perceptions of Tennessee Employees in Higher Education and K-12 working with Confucius Institutes, Michael Novak
Student Retention in Community College Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs, Harrison Orr
An Analysis of Novice Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding their Teacher Preparation Program, Professional Support, and the Purpose of School, Maria Veronica Paz Tagle
The Effects of Grade Configuration on Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Students’ TNReady English Language Arts and Math Achievement, Carmen Cristy Pendergrass
Factors that Contribute to PK-12 Teacher Retention in One Midwest School District, Jeffery Phillips
Servant Leadership Measures in PK-12 Schools, Elizabeth Renfro
Tennessee High School Counselors' and Dual Enrollment Advisors' Perceptions of Student Readiness for Dual Enrollment, Aleeta L. Shaw
Principals’ Perceptions of the Development of Leadership Practices Over Time, Angela Smith
Mentoring: Attitudes and Perceptions of New Lawyers, Mindy Thomas Fulks
An Exploration of Resilience: Evaluating Resilience Scores Among Honors Undergraduates Involved in Leadership Programs, Amy Van Buren
Parent, Teacher, and Administrator Perceptions of School Community Relationships, Tammy Watson
Teacher Factors and Student Achievement as Measured by the ACT Assessment and Subsequent Teacher Perceptions of Those Factors, Jessica Weaver
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Tennessee Promise: Impact on College Choice in Upper Northeast Tennessee, Jennifer R. Barber
A Study of the Purpose and Value of Recess in Elementary Schools as Perceived by Teachers and Administrators, Vickie Beard
Identifying Critical Risk Factors in the Decision-making Process of Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists: A Delphi Research Study, Shawn A. Carson
School Library Access as Related to Student Reading Comprehension in an Urban East Tennessee School District, Lori Church
Comparison of Learning Outcomes from Online and Face-to-Face Accounting Courses, Joel Faidley
The Inclusive Classroom: Perceptions of General and Special Educators’ Preparedness to Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities, Allecia Frizzell
Teacher Perceptions of the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM), Kelley Harrell
School Climate: A Comparison of Teachers, Students, and Parents, James A. Jacobs
The Impact of a Sixth Grade Laptop Initiative on Student Attitudes Concerning Their Learning and Technological Competencies, Jamie Jordan
Teacher Perceptions of Inclusion and Students with Autism, Nancy Keener
Basic Academic Skills and Post-Secondary Technical Education, Janet Humphreys Latimer
Worry in the Pews: Exploring Levels and Causes of Worry Among Church-goers, Jennifer Lee
Parent and Teacher Perceptions of Elementary School Homework, Jimmy Marcum
A School of Choice: A Case Study of an Instructional Learning Model in a Public School System, Samuel McCord
Undergraduate Student Perceptions of AP and Dual Enrollment in Relation to College Readiness Skills, Ashleigh E. Norris-Shu
Thriving in a Fortune 500 Company: A Case Study of Grit, Resilience, and Employee Perceptions, April Pack
A Phenomenological Study on Teacher Perception of Change in School Culture as a Result of the Implementation of Mindfulness, Justin Penley
Relationships Between Institutional Characteristics and Student Retention and Graduation Rates at SACSCOC Level III Institutions, Kala Perkins-Holtsclaw
Attitudes and General Knowledge of Affirmative Action in Higher Education Admissions At One Historically Black University in Tennessee, James E. Peters
Precalculus and ACT: A Quantitative Study of Five Tennessee High Schools, Michelle R. Phipps
Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Teachers' Perceptions of the Student Growth Portfolio Model in Tennessee, Amanda Pickens
TCAP Assessment in Correlation with and as Compared by STAR Assessment, Brooke Sampson
Success Rates of Second Semester Anatomy Students in Online and On-Ground Classes at a Community College in East Tennessee, William Sproat
Factors and Circumstances Related to Teacher Retention in Rural, High Poverty Districts in South Carolina, Neal Vincent
A First-Year Seminar Course and its Relationship to Student Retention and Graduation Rates at a Community College, Patricia Weaver
Using Data Science and Predictive Analytics to Understand 4-Year University Student Churn, Joshua Lee Whitlock
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Communication Apprehension Among Community College Students: A Phenomenology, John R. Bragg Jr.
Self-Efficacy Sources and Academic Motivation: A Qualitative Study of 10th Graders, Salina K. Bryant
A Qualitative Case Study of Coteaching Relationships, Matthew Case
Students to Computer Ratio, Socioeconomic Status, and Student Achievement, Jessica W. Cate
Merging Cultures: Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Differentiation in a Health System Merger, Colin G. Chesley
The Perceptions of High School Counselors' Roles in Developing a College-Going Culture, Lisa Condra Davies
Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Ethical Climate of Higher Education Administrators in Maryland Colleges and Universities, Brenda DiSorbo
Perceived Value of Higher Education Among Police Officers, Bradley D. Edwards
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
