If you are a graduate student submitting your thesis or dissertation, please click here to access the submission form.
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
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
Online Coursework as Related to Graduation Rates of At-Risk Students in a Rural Public High School in Bedford County, Tennessee, Robert E. Ralston
Self-Efficacy and Teacher Retention: Perception of Novice Teachers on Job Preparation, Job Support, and Job Satisfaction, Suzanne F. Redman
Student Perceptions: Teaching and Learning with Open Educational Resources, Janet L. Rowell
Career-Focused Course Sequencing and Retention to Graduation in a Tennessee Community College, Samuel S. Rowell
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and High School Student Success in Tennessee, Jerry Alan Sayers
Organizational Communication: Perceptions of Staff Members’ Level of Communication Satisfaction and Job Satisfaction, Priti R. Sharma
Perceptions of Elementary Educators Toward Inclusion, Laurel M. Stanley
A Study of the Perceptions of Novice and Veteran Elementary Teachers Levels of Stress and Attitudes Toward Their Profession, Melissa Stukes
The Process of Musical Acquisition for Traditional String Musicians in the Homeschool Environment, Keith R. Williams
Dynamics of Efficacy for Teachers in Formal Leadership Roles: A Case Study, Kelly M. Williams
Determining the Critical Elements of Evaluation for University Advancement Staff: Quantifiable and Nonquantifiable Variables Associated with Fundraising Success, Krystal L. Wilson
High School Educators’ Perceptions of Their Schools’ Conduciveness to English Language Learners’ Success, Jill Winiger
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Online Education: Perceptions of Faculty and Administrators at Three Different Types of Institutions of Higher Education, Sneha E. Abraham
Teachers’ Perception of Empowerment in Christian Schools Accredited by Tennessee Association of Christian Schools, Melody T. Archer
Stress Levels in Tenure-Track and Recently Tenured Faculty Members in Selected Institutions of Higher Education in Northeast Tennessee, Amanda R. Carr
Autism and the Impact on Families, Phillip R. Cook
Vitamin D Status of College Students: Implications for Health Leaders, Eileen M. Cress
An Evaluation of Student Achievement Before and After Training in Response to Instruction in a Rural School District, Caroline T. Davis
The Relationship Between the Growth Score and the Overall TEAM Observation Rating for Teachers in Tennessee, Joshua B. Davis
Middle Grade Academic Achievement and Socioeconomic Status on North Carolina State Report Cards, 2012 - 2013, Lauren Dotson
Relationship Between the TCAP and the Pearson Benchmark Assessment in Elementary Students’ Reading and Math Performance in a Northeastern Tennessee School District, Cherith A. Dugger-Roberts
Gender Similarities and Differences in Experiences of Public School Administrators, Marcia D. Fawver
Inclusion and Autism: General Education Teachers’ Perceptions, Deborah B. Hayes Mrs.
TCAP and Scantron Achievement Series Reading Tests: Comparison and Uses in a Tennessee School System, Candace D. Hodges
The Purpose and Practice of Academic Probation, Charlotte Hoover
Adult Literacy in Tennessee: An Analysis by Gender, Age, and Race, Amy R. Keesler
Stakeholder Perceptions of a University Response to Crisis, Katherine M. Kelley
Factors Impacting Success in Ninth Grade Algebra I for High School Students, James M. Lamie
The Phenomenon of Abstract Cognition Among Scholastic Chess Participants: A Case Study, Brent C. Laws
An Examination of Successful Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Males in a Northeast Tennessee Middle School, Stephen E. Long
Brain Based Learning: K-12 Teachers’ Preferred Methods of Science Instruction, Donna L. Mansy
Factors That Contribute to Teacher Retention in High-Poverty Middle Schools, Tracy Marston
Ability Grouping in Elementary Education, Anna Kathryn McCarter
School Principals’ Sources of Knowledge, Arland Early Perkins
Organizational Structure and Resources of Alumni Associations at Public Senior Universities in the Southeastern United States, Robert M. Plummer
Learning-Disabled Students: A Comparison of Achievement Scores of Students Receiving Services in Pull-Out Classrooms and Inclusion Classrooms, Gerilyn T. Scalf
Teachers’ Perceptions of Students’ Readiness for Kindergarten, Jennifer A. Simerly
Driving and Thriving: School Bus Drivers and the Behavior Management Strategies They Use, Brian K. Sims
Faculty Integration of Technology in Undergraduate Courses at Private Colleges and Universities, Evelyn G. Smith
Achievement of Elementary School Students and Attendance in Preschool Programs in Johnson County, Tennessee, Emogene C. South Mrs.
Teacher Attitudes and Practices that Support Student Learning, Charles T. Sutton Mr.
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Response to Intervention Framework and Progress Monitoring Process: K-3 Regular Education Teachers’ Perceptions, Jarrod G. Adams
Learner Satisfaction in Online Learning: An Analysis of the Perceived Impact of Learner-Social Media and Learner-Instructor Interaction, Jeffery C. Andersen
Summer School: Perceptions of Summer School Teachers in a Northeast Tennessee School District, Kari Arnold
Mentor Principals’ Perceptions About a Mentoring Program for Aspiring Principals, Steven Nicholas Barnett
Teacher Evaluation and Classroom Practice: Teacher Perceptions in Northeast Tennessee, Christopher D. Bogart
Perceptions of Tennessee School Principals About the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM), Carmen Belcher Bryant
