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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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A Critical Phenomenological Study of White Educators who Engage in Antiracism, Maria-Renée D. Grigsby

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Practices to Recruit and Retain Teachers of Color in Rural Minnesota Schools, Eric Hudspith

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A Phenomenological Study of the Utilization of Student Voice by Midwest Urban Secondary Schools within School Improvement Plan Strategies, Jessica Peifer Busse

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ENHANCING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS OF HMONG ADOLESCENTS THROUGH GROUP WORK IN HIGH SCHOOL, Xeev Vang

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Centering Students of the Global Majority in United States Community College Critical Internationalization Programming: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study, Jennifer T. Westmoreland

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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The Transformation of Kurdish Women from Victimization to Liberation through Learning under Oppression in Turkey: A Phenomenological Study, Ebru Ilhan

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The Phenomenon of Academic Advisor Training at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: A Quantitative Descriptive Research Study, Sara Leigh

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Justice-Impacted Black Males’ Perceptions of How Life Skills Coaching Helped Overcome Barriers to Housing, Healthcare, and Employment, Isreal W. Moses IV

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Intellect Does Not Have an Accent: The Lived Experiences of Women Native Speakers of Spanish with Professional Leadership Positions in United States and Have an Accented English Speech, Isabel E. Rodriguez-Mendoza

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Perceptions of Faculty and Administration on the Value of Service-Learning in the Tenure and Promotion Process at a Public Midwestern University, Odbayar Batsaikhan

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Pathways Towards an Engineering Baccalaureate Degree - Critical Incidents and Factors Leading Students to Choose Community College: A Phenomenological Study, Joan Zitur Carter

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The Perspective of Black Male Middle School and High School Students in a Mentoring Program, Quennel W. Cooper

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Grade Point Average (GPA) as a Criterion for Admission to Two-Year Nursing Programs: The Impact of GPA Use on Student Learning, How GPA Informs Program Admission Decisions, and What Ethical Frameworks Support Admission Decisions, Luke Green

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Recognizing Capital: A Study of Cultural Wealth, Grit, and Student Success, Jessica Lauritsen

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Exploring the Effects of Creativity and Student Success on Community College STEM Students Taking Fine Arts Courses, Jimmy LeDuc

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A Quantitative Assessment and Comparison of the Undergraduate Curriculum Prerequisite Structures for the Universities in the Minnesota State System with Particular Emphasis on Mathematics Courses, Erik Loge

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The Lived Experiences of Black Male High School Students Diagnosed with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: A Qualitative Study on Self-Concept, James Menke

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Accelerated Growth: A Case Study of Teacher Beliefs and Instructional Strategies That Promote Achievement for Students of Color, Astein K. Osei

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A Quantitative Examination of the Impostor Phenomenon in Community College and Technical College Presidents in the Upper Midwest, Jeffrey Pool

African American Women Principals: A Phenomenological Study to Explore their Experiences in K-12 Leadership, Lisa Sayles-Adams

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Fundamental Factors for Success: Engineering Faculty and Industry Partners, Molly F. Schaefer

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The Ability of DIBELS to Predict Proficiency on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment and the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs, Katherine Schultz

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Virtues and Values: A Transcendental Phenomenological Examination of Professional Coach Trainers' Use of Virtue Ethics as a Tool in Their Practice, Julianne Schwietz

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Do They Make a Difference? Twin Cities Magnet Schools in the Heart of Metropolitan Inequity and Segregation, Scott A. Thomas

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Student-Parenting During a Global Pandemic: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Experience of Community College Student-Parents, Malinde Althaus

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Academic Writing Challenges Experienced by International Students in a Midwest U.S. University: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Padam B. Chauhan

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Understanding How Experienced World History Teachers in Minnesota Choose Course Content: A Mixed Methods Study, Kathleen Ferrero

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Faculty and Dean Attitudes Toward Institutional Civic Responsibility, Mutual Trust, and Civic Mindedness at Two Year Colleges, David W. Kobilka

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The Impact of Cultural Competency on the School Improvement Process: A Phenomenological Study, Michelle deKam Palmieri

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Alignment or Detachment: College Educators’ Perceptions of Experiential Learning Pedagogy, Wayne D. Finseth

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Students' Preparation for College Through Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Programs and Dual Enrollment, Brian P. Jones

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Transformational Teaching in a Culturally Passive Environment in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study of STEM Professors, Julie M. Kjeer

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Effects of Synchronous Group Work on Learning and Community in Online Mathematics at Community Colleges, Carrie L. Naughton

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High School Math and Language Arts Teachers’ Experience Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Anxious Students in High-Poverty, Rural Schools: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Cory W. Strasser

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Student Retention in an Introductory STEM Course: A Mixed Methods Study of Student Motivation and Teaching Approaches, Lina Wang

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Effects of Aromatherapy on Academic Success, Perceived Stress, and Coping Skills of Graduate Students, Lakisha S. Witter

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Managing Students as Volunteers: Community Organizations’ Perspectives of Service-Learning Placements, Bradley Wolfe

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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Perceived Barriers of Homeschooled Students Moving into Higher Education: Case Stories and Qualitative Perspectives, Lizbeth Kliewer

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A Phenomenological Study of the Implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices of Highly-Skilled Teachers in School-Based, Early Education Settings, Julie R. Ritter

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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My Truth, My Telling: Experiences of Black Women Principals in a Poetry-themed Workshop on Race and Gender, Antonia Felix

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Improving Mathematical Skill: The Perceptions of Rural Minnesota Mathematics Educators, Michael Haskins

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Effective Characteristics of Rural English Learner Programs, Sarah Huseby

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A Study of the Soft Skills that Contribute to the Success of Newly Graduated Business Students in the Workplace, Promeet Jaswant Singh

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What Happens Now? Coaching and Leading Following a Student-Athlete Death - A Phenomenological Study, Peter McGahey

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The Confidence to Engage: Conflict Engagement Styles of Academic and Student Affairs Deans in a Large, Midwestern State College and University System, Aaron Peterson

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African-Centered Pedagogy: Exploring Black Male Identity and Achievement through an African-Centered Lens, Kenneth Turner Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Perceptions of Students With and Without Limited Formal Schooling, Sarah Schmidt de Carranza

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Instructional Design: How Secondary Teachers Promote Student Comprehension of Informational Text, Patti Strukel

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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Missing Voices: Journeys of Pre-Service Teacher Candidates and Graduates of Color in a Predominantly White Teacher Education Program, Robbie R. Burnett

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IT Centralization and the Innovation Value Chain in Higher Education: A Study for Promoting Key Innovations Through Innovation Management and Organizational Design, Edmund Udaya Clark

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Cognitive Complexity, Mindfulness, and Reflection in Mental Health Professionals, Dharshini Goonetilleke

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Spirituality in Higher Education: A Narrative Analysis of Its Use for Decision-Making, Jeffrey Francis Judge

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A Phenomenological Study of Professional and Practical Changes Experienced by Teachers Involved with Action Research in a Learning Community Master’s Program, Jay Dean Meiners

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Faculty and Student Perceptions of Effective Online Learning Environments, Kayla L. Westra

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Student Perceptions of Academic Advising at Two-Year Colleges, Wayne T. Whitmore

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Ethnically Diverse Students and K-12 Teacher Preparation Programs: An Analytical Study of Effective Recruitment and Retention Strategies in Select Midwest Colleges and Universities, Mymique Y. Baxter

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Through the Looking Glass: Barriers and Coping Mechanisms Encountered by African American Women Presidents at Predominately White Institutions, Maria Louise Baxter-Nuamah

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Literacy Strategies Successfully Implemented by Secondary Social Studies Teachers, Kelly Killorn

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Students' Perceptions of Life Skill Development in Project-Based Learning Schools, Kimberly Ann Meyer

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Early Career Principal Development: A qualitative case study of Principals' Perceptions of Participation in the Institute of Engaged Principal Leadership, Teri Marie Preisler

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports at the Secondary Level, Sheri L. Allen

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The Identification of Successes and Barriers in Establishing Professional Learning Communities From Principals' Perspectives, Katie Carol Clarke

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Leadership Curricula of Professional Athletic Training Programs, Elizabeth Drake

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Determining Effective/Ineffective: The Barriers Facing Minnesota Teacher Remediation, Matthew John Hillmann

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Perspectives of Female Leaders in Athletic Training, Kyle Matthew Momsen

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Contextual Pedagogy: A Praxis Engaging Black Male High School Students Toward Eliminating the Achievement Gap, Timothy Alan Berry

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Building Self-Directed Teachers: A Case Study of Teachers' Perspectives of the Effects of Cognitive Coaching on Professional Practices, Kevin S. Bjerken

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Measuring Success for English Language Learners from a Multi-dimensional Perspective, Randy Haley

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Parenting, Peregrination, and Politics: A Study of Family Policy and Immigration in West European Welfare States, Jeremy Lee Jackson

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An Examination of the Influence of Formative Self-Assessment on College Student Mastery Orientation in College Courses, Jamie Lynn Mahlberg

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The Good Teacher: A Qualitative Analysis of Perceptions of Asian American Parents, Mariam Zia Qureshi

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Undergraduate Sport Management Students' Perceptions of Leadership Behaviors through Service Learning: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Bryan Romsa

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Building a Culture of Innovation: A Case Study in Digital Integration, Anthony H. VonBank

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Examining Culture and Structure: A Case Study of Three Middle Colleges, Anne F. Weyandt

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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Student Teacher Perceptions of the Impact of Mentoring on Student Teaching, Lori Kay Bird

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A National Study of the Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Student Conduct Administrators, Mary C. Dowd

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Factors Influencing the Institutionalization of Diversity in Higher Education, Kelly S. Meier

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Principal Perceptions of the Relevancy of the K-12 Minnesota Principal Competencies, Paul Peterson

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Assessing the Effectiveness of the Community School Model in Closing the Achievement Gap for Low Income Students of Color: A Case Study, Suzanne Pauline Kelly