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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Student Performance and Course Modality: The Relationship between Outcomes, Modality, and Course Subject, Olivia Baxley
Factors Associated with Admission to a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: A Single Program Review, Michael Bourassa
From Policy to Practice: How Institutional Interpretations of FERPA Shape the Campus Safety Conversation, Britney Deaver
Tennessee Reconnect and Adult Learner Retention, Brandon R. Dotson
Branding the Divide: Political Ideology and the Strategic Challenges of Higher Education Marketing, Oscar J. Early Mr
Leadership Development: A Qualitative Inquiry to Investigate Preparedness for Higher Education Administrative Roles in Online Doctoral Programs, Stephanie Fletcher
Community College Faculty Members’ Perspectives on the Use of State-Mandated Learning Outcomes, Tabetha J. Garman
The Butterfly Effect: Cognitive CoachingSM as a Catalyst for Educator Learning and Lasting Change, Katie B. Givens-Martin
How Fundraisers Met Goals During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cody C. Greene
Innovating Professional Learning: A Design Thinking Approach to PK-12 Education Development, Shanna Hensley
Deaf Faculty Members’ Experiences in Higher Education Institutions, Stephanie Proctor Horvath
Does Gender Spell Success? Exploring Female Student Perspectives of Faculty at a Higher Educational Institution, Chitora Jackson
A Comparative-Correlational Study on the Mental Health and Well-Being of First-Generation Students at a Historically Black College and University, Shedred Jackson
Rural High-School Principals’ Perceptions of Their Understanding of Special Education Law, Tiffany Jenkins
An Exploration of Factors Influencing Sophomore-Year Persistence at a Regional Institution in Southern Appalachia, Jonathan W. Mitchell
College Ready or Not? Exploring Undergraduate Perceptions of Their High School College Preparation, Charles M. Morgan III
Administrator Perceptions of Title I Parent and Family Engagement Practices and Policies During Covid-19, Rebekah Owens
Commitment to the Profession: Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Self-Determination and Professional Retention in Tennessee, Riley A. Prickett-Armstrong
Administrator Perceptions of Strategic Use of Web-Based Digital Tools to Facilitate Learning, Shelley Sayers
Teachers’ Perceptions of the Work Environment and Job Satisfaction Before and After COVID-19, Carla Sexton
A Case Study of the Perceived Support Needs of Community College Faculty, Ramona C. Shelton
Educator Perceptions of Mindfulness Education in Rural Elementary Schools in Tennessee, Mary C. Shepherd-McGown
College Readiness in Mathematics Related to Student Academic and Belonging Mindsets, Tabitha Sherrell
Career and Technical Education Classes and Time to Graduate for Special Education Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Susan Steele
Teacher Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Attendance, Kimberly Taylor
Mathematics Outcomes for Career and Technical Students Enrolled at a Community College in East Tennessee, Malissa Trent
Teachers’ Perceptions of Leadership Practices on Inclusive Education in Rural Appalachian Elementary Schools, Michael Vermillion
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Self-Rated Interprofessionalism Between Allied Health Professionals, Courtney Andrews
Outside the Box: Examining the School Experience from the Perspectives of Early Leavers, Caitlin Armstrong
Community College Student Success During Covid-19 Pandemic Based on Class Modality, Rebecca Aslinger
Navigating New Frontiers: A Narrative of CTE Administrators Leading Rural Innovation, Claire Bass
Adjunct Faculty Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Analysis, James Bernard
Resilient Students: Traumatic Experiences, ACEs, and Resources that Influence University Students’ Perceptions of First-Year College Adjustment, Audrey W. Besch
COVID 19 and Classroom Instruction: A Comparison of Synchronous In-Person and Virtual Student Learning, Jason Brown
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Undergraduate Students Who Participated in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, Alexandria C. Craft
Trauma Informed Schools: Investigating K-12 Educator Perceptions from Professional Learning to Implementing Practices, Kelsey Cupp
Internship Experiences for Aspiring Educational Leaders: Student Understanding and Effectiveness, Adam Douglas
A Comparison of Student Academic Variables in Mixed Teaching Methods and Traditionally Taught Biology Courses at Participating Community Colleges in Tennessee, Elesha Goodfriend
The Perceptions of Black Teachers Regarding the Work Environment in Predominately White Schools P-12, Rhonda Lankford
The Experiences of QuestBridge Scholars at Elite Universities, Karla J. Leybold
Graduation Rates of Students with Disabilities at a Participating Southern University, Kelly Mitchell
No Tolerance for Zero Tolerance: Teacher Perceptions of Restorative Practices, Meghann Ramsey
An Examination of the Effect of the Implementation of a Trauma-Informed School Initiative on the Attitudes of the Staff in a School, Michael Riddell
STEM Teacher Perceptions in East Tennessee about Using Artificial Intelligence in Classroom Operations, David Robinson
Educator Perceptions of Career and Technical Education Courses and the Involvement in Career and Technical Student Organizations on Student Attendance, Robert Satterfield
Career and Technical Educator Transitions from Industry to Secondary Classrooms: A Narrative Study in Rural Schools, Samantha Satterfield
Understanding Community College Student Perceptions of Academic Advising, Benjamin Umbarger, Jr.
Student Achievement in the State of Tennessee Through Virtual Learning in Asynchronous, Bisynchronous, and Hybrid Approaches, Lindsey Weeden
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Professional Collaboration in Small Rural Schools: Teacher Perceptions of the Role of School Administrators, Brian A. Bettis
School-wide Academic Outcomes and Instructional Modality Used During the 2018-2022 School Years, Matthew Bowser
The Experiences of Students During COVID-19 School Disruptions, Brandi Bullock
Educators’ Perceptions of Trauma-Informed Instructional Practices in One Northeast Tennessee School District, Alecia Burleson
Community College Students' Perceptions of Sense of Community and Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom, Marla Cartwright
Art and Interdisciplinary Opportunities for Literacy Instruction: A Qualitative Study to Examine Educator Perceptions in the Rural Setting, Courtney Collins
Dual Enrollment Matriculation Rates at Tennessee Board of Regents Community Colleges, Jacob Cutshall Church
The Modern Classrooms Project: Student Efficacy and Achievement, Rhiannon Dunn
Tennessee Promise and Two-Year Community College Retention and Graduation in Rural Appalachia, Tammy Dycus
Perception of Social Media as Seen by Educational Leadership Online Graduate Students, Todd Emma
Secondary Educator and Administrator Perceptions of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Student Academic Achievement, Cynthia Everitt
Selecting Classroom Grading Practices: A Qualitative Study Exploring Teacher Experiences, Tallye Gass
Educator Understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Dana Johnson
Parent Choice: Learning Pods or Public Education During COVID-19 Pandemic, Shari Kinney
Resident Assistants as Students and Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Amy Korstange
Student Success Programming, College Academic Achievement Scores, and Retention Rates, Leslie D. Merritt
Papa Was a Missing Stone: An Exploration into the Lived Experiences of Father-Absent African American Women, Jamila Jordan Moody
College Commute Distance and Retention for First-time, Community College Freshmen, Michael O'Hagan
Administrators’ Perceptions of Alternatives to Suspension in Virginia Urban Public Schools, Hayley Poland
School Leader Perceptions about the Implementation and Utility of Restorative Practices, Danielle Rutig
Teacher Self-Efficacy in Novice Job-Embedded Practitioners, Shay Shannon
Learning Mindset Dimensions and Completion Status of Tennessee Community College Students, Donna Sue M. Shellman
Strategic Blended Learning: 9-12 Teacher Perceptions of Digital Engagement Post COVID-19, Brandon D. Weaver
Exploring the Experiences of Underrepresented Students Pursuing Health-Related Graduate or Professional Programs, Alison Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
The Front Lines of Student Success: A Phenomenography Exploring the Background and Knowledge of Primary Role Academic Advisors in Higher Education, Alicia N. Abney
Physician Quality Scores and the Presentation and Delivery Method of Data in a Residency Program, Monaco Briggs
A Phenomenological Study of Tenure-Track Faculty Serving in Dual Roles as Administrators, Keri L. Carter
A Phenomenological Study of Contributing Factors and Common Trends Related to Teacher Attrition in Western North Carolina, Preston Clarke
Academic Performance Among First-Year College Freshmen Following Participation in a Summer Bridge Program, Gregory Anderson Cross
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Schools: Restorative Practices for Social and Emotional Issues in Education, Heather Easterling
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor Perceptions of Instructional Delivery in a Virtual Environment, John Derek Faulconer
The Role of Middle and High School Principals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study, Dustin Ford
Educators’ Perceptions of Implementation and Outcomes of Trauma-Informed Care Training in Three Appalachian Elementary Schools, Jeannie Guess
The Impact of Mentoring in Closing the Achievement Gap for Black Male Students at a Predominantly White University in Tennessee, Patricia Waire Harlan
College Students’ Perceptions of Sense of Community, Satisfaction, and Cognitive Learning in Online Classes, Laura Lynn Higgs Kappel
A Phenomenological Study on How University Employees Experienced Working from Home During a Pandemic, Amy Hill
The Lived Experiences of Students Who are Single Parents and Attending Community College: A Phenomenological Study, Debbie Johnson
Educator Perceptions of the Working Environment in Tennessee Elementary Schools that Actively Employ Positive Behavior Supports and Restorative Practices, Scott Thomas Lamie
Gen Z Students’ Experiences with College Choice, Heather Levesque
Perceptions of Middle School Teachers Regarding Differentiation Instruction, Karen Mclerran
Relationships Between Dual Enrollment Parameters, College Completion, and Time to Completion at Tennessee Community Colleges, Victoria N. Mellons
