Leadership Studies Ed.D. Dissertations
Dissertations from 2024
Spinning Wheels & Organizational Decline: Testing an Instrument for Validity and Reliability, Diane T. Keil-Hipp
Antecedents of shared leadership during organizational change: a partnership case study, Maria Sellers-McGauley
Dissertations from 2023
Perceived crisis readiness of ice arena managers, Jamie Ann Baringer
Female CODE4her™ mentor experiences and perceptions of sense of belonging in computer science: a transcendental phenomenological embedded single-case study, Jadwiga Agata Carlson
Leading the heist to restore American childhood and teacher autonomy through finnish principles of joyful leading, teaching, and learning, Margaret Ellen Carr
The impact of fee-based individualized academic support programs on attitude toward retention and belonging on college students with a disability, Timothy Depinet
A technical college's connection to a learning organization during a pandemic: a case study, Tim Brian Fitzpatrick
Examining the impact of a pre-matriculation social belonging intervention on the academic achievement of incoming first-time, full-time college students, Brigette S. Gibson
An examination of the shared experiences of adjunct faculty related to their readiness for teaching through distance learning, Daniel William Hoppe Jr.
C3 inquiry based instruction to promote social and emotional learning, Arthur J. Lewandowski
Prioritizing others: an exploration of instructional coaches' servant leadership behaviors and teacher well-being, Katie Lynn Perkins
Exploring the efficacy and training needs of classroom teachers to teach English language learners: a phenomenological case study, Crystal L. Whipkey
Dissertations from 2022
African american principals' efficacy for narrowing the exclusionary discipline gap for african american students: a phenomenological study, Roxanne J.E. Allen
Lean six sigma leadership in higher education, Ahoud Abdullah Alwarsh
A mixed-methods delphi study of in-extremis decision-making characteristics: a mixed-methods model, Bryce D. Blair Jr.
Experiences of Teacher Educators Utilizing Technology in Teacher Preparation Programs, Cynthia Jane Edwards
Discovering the Aspects of Crises, the Environment, and Self That Inform Entry-Level Residence Life Crisis Managers, Joshua Alexander Maxwell
Examining the moral and ethical implications of Ttitle IX compliance, Jeremy Zilmer
Dissertations from 2021
Iron Sharpens Iron: A Case Study On Instructional Coaching For Professional Learning and Leadership Development, Teresa M. Castellaneta
A Marathon, Not a Sprint: A Longitudinal Study of Social Sustainability and Supplier Development in Athletic Apparel/Footwear Supply Chains, Karen C. Eboch
Engagement as a Predictor of Charitable Giving to One's Alma Mater, Kelly Basden Lawrie
Exploring the Impact of Focus 3 R Factor Training on Principal Self Efficacy, Daniel E. Lee
To Stay or Go? A Qualitative Investigation of the Motivational Factors Influencing the Career Ascension of Academic Advisors in Higher Education Institutions, Rachel L. Punches-Flick
Investigating Differences in Volunteer Administrator Challenges and Management Practices, David Thorne
Dissertations from 2020
Fostering Belonging: Improving Academic Outcomes Among First-Generation Students Through a Pre-Matriculation Intervention, Andrew W. Alt
Female Law Enforcement Leaders: Adapting, Improvising and Overcoming Socialized Gender Roles, Ruth Joy Babel-Smith
A Comparative Study of Multi-Tiered Interventions on Attendance and Graduation Rates of Urban High School Students: A Whole Child-Equity in Education Approach, Treva Elise Jeffries
The Impact of Literacy Coaching Within the Literacy Collaborative Framework on Teachers' Overall Sense of Efficacy in Literacy Instruction, Brittany Marie Lee
Leadership and Policy For Reforms and Change in Higher Education: A Review of the Juakalization Phenomenon of Public Universities in Kenya, Emmah Mwongeli Muema
Collegial Trust For School Improvement: A Case Study of K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Margaret Vostal
The Adoption and Execution of Successful Levy Campaign Strategies in Districts with Low Voter Support, Justin B. Zemanski
Dissertations from 2019
Exploratory Study of Generational Differences in Facets and Overall Job Satisfaction of a Division in a Multi-state Healthcare Provider, Pierre W. Banks
Identifying Teacher Emotional-Social Competencies That Predict Positive & Negative Relationships With Students, Justin R. Fults
An Examination of Outcomes of Undergraduate Dietetics Students in an Enhanced Academic Program, Carrie M. Hamady
The Impact of Training and a Mindfulness Phone App Among Academic Advisors, Deborah Hendricks
Equity Preferences and Service Delivery in Metroparks of the Toledo Area, Shannon Marie Hughes
Preserving the Public Sector: A Qualitative Examination of Millennial Leaders' Workplace Expectations and Workplace Longevity in the Public Sector, Naketa Raquel Jones
What is Killing Firefighters? A Study of Volunteer Firefighter Fatalities, Robert C. Krause
Examination of the Change in Science Content Knowledge, Personal Science Teacher Efficacy, and Science Teaching Outcome Expectancy Due to Participation in Modeling Instruction Professional Development, Gloria M. Kreischer-Gajewicz
Student Perception of Safety and Positive School Climate After Trauma Informed Care Professional Development, Darlene J. Mack
Improving Students' Perceptions of Teacher Care Through Teacher Professional Development, Amanda Ilene Miller Ricketts
Developing an Instrument to Measure Educator Perceptions of African American Male Students PreK - 12, Delbert Christopher Eugene Scott
Mentorship in Athletic Training: A Two-Phased Study, Sara Stiltner
Exploration of leadership behaviors of PGA professionals in the golf industry, Sung June Won
Dissertations from 2018
The Impact of Mentoring on African American Males' Ability to Overcome "Perceived Effects of" Sterotype Threat, Calvin Leon Burney
Ethical Principal Leadership Through Acts of Virtue: A Phenomenology, Bradley D. Contat
A Quantitative Study of the Moral Orientation of Student Conduct Professionals, Danielle M. Filipchuk
Standards-based Grading: The Effect of Common Grading Criteria on Academic Growth, Dawn Therese Henry
Using Student-Athlete Experience To Predict Mental Well-being, Chet Hesson
A causal comparative study of performance pay for teachers in Ohio: Does performance pay affect student and teacher performance?, Joseph T. Hoelzle
Principals' Role Perception and Implementation of Educational Reform, Jesse Hotmire
Evaluating the effect of ESEA's funds consolidation provision on school-level achievment at Title I elementary schoolwide program buildings, Alvin C. Igwebuike
Contributing Factors In The Academic Success Of African American Girls: A Phenomenological Examination, Tashlai McKinstry
Understanding the Allure and Danger of Fake News in Social Media Environments, Abhijeet R. Shirsat
Dissertations from 2017
The Effects of Virtual Leadership Communication on Employee Engagement, Brittany Lynn Barhite
Experiences in the Leadership Advancement of African American Women, Lisa E. Dubose
Impact of Trauma-Informed Care Professional Development on School Personnel Perceptions of Knowledge, Dispositions, and Behaviors Toward Traumatized Students, Kelly L. Goodwin-Glick
A Multiple Case Study Analysis of Ohio Interscholastic Extracurricular Pay to Participate Policies, Scott S. Grant
Computing-based Self-esteem: The Interplay of Competence and Worthiness, Rachelle Kristof Hippler
Relationship Between Investments in Self and Post-Graduation Career Satisfaction Among Apparel and Textiles Majors, Mariana A. Mitova
An exploration of the relationship between principal leadership, emotional intelligence, and student achievement, Matthew Aaron Moser
The Effects of Calling and Vocational Presence and Search on Psychological Well-Being, April M. O'Neal
The narrative journey of the conscious leader, Corrie A. Voss
The Relationship Between Athletic Training Program Directors Self-Reported Leadership Style and Program Success, Elizabeth Walters
Dissertations from 2016
Demographic Predictors of Accrued Undergraduate Federal Student Loan Debt, Theresa Popp Braun
School Achievement Through Social Programming: The Effects of a School-Based Mentoring Program, Andrea Deneen Guice
Leading in the Middle: Conversations and Dialogic Leadership in Higher Education, Janine R. Kauffman
Technology predictors of inquiry-based teaching: an examination of two k-12 1:1 pilots, Jennifer Lee Theis
An Examination of Resident Educators and the Role of Self-Efficacy on Teaching in Collaborative Inclusive Settings, Kelly J. Wohlgamuth
Dissertations from 2015
A Quantitative Study of Academic Library Administrators Using Bolman and Deal's Leadership Orientation Framework, Colleen T. Boff
Situational Leadership Awareness Development In Student Outdoor Leaders Through Training Versus Experience, Jerome Gabriel
An Examination of the Perceptions of Online Physical Education: How Fit is Online PE?, Joyce Marie Jackson
The Relationship Between Leadership Traits and Effectiveness Among the Private, Public, and Nonprofit Sectors, Ruth Ann Petroff
What Attracts Students To A Small, Private University?, Ronald M. Schumacher
Dissertations from 2014
A Phenomenological Study of the Nurse Leader: Before, During, and After Merger, Debra Ball
K-12 Private Catholic School Leaders' Perceptions of Marketing Plans & Enrollment Management: Implications for Leadership and Enrollment, Danielle Foster
The Relationship of Sophomore Student Debt on Retention in a Private University, Matthew W. Lambdin
Stakeholder or Gatekeeper: The Role of the Principal in Gifted Education, Julie Lenner McDonald
Life of Purpose: Exploring the Role an Athletic Code of Conduct Plays in Shaping the Moral Courage of Student Athletes, Reetha Raveendran
The Diffusion of Smartphones and Tablets in Higher Education: A Comparison of Faculty and Student Perceptions and Uses., Brian Rellinger
Predicting Student Athletes' Motivation Towards Academics and Athletics, Margaret Tudor
African American Leadership Experiences in Education Organizing For School Reform, Tiffany Whitman
Dissertations from 2013
Using Student Risk Factors to Predict Student-School Connectivity, Mark Burke
Impact of the Student Support Services/TRIO Programming on Persistence and Academic Achievement, Sidney Childs
School Leadership and Strategic Planning: The Impact on Local Report Card Ratings, Sandra Goodsite
Academic and Campus Experiences of African American Males: Implications for Collegiate Satisfaction and Student Engagement, Toycee Hague-Palmer
The Relationship Between Perceptions of Fit and Job Satisfaction among Administrative Staff in a Midwestern University, Mohammed Issah
Perceptions of Administrative Support and Follower Readiness in Middle School Teachers, Gereon Methner
A Qualitative Study of the Life Satisfaction of Single Divorced Women in Leadership, Pamela Rogers
Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Service Quality as a Predictor of Student Retention in the First Two Years, Stephanie Sickler
Dissertations from 2012
Portraits of Successful African Immigrant Faculty on U.S Campuses, Zipporah Abla
Linked Leadership: The Role of Technology in Gifted Education Coordinators' Approaches to Informed Decision Making, Eric Calvert