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Dissertations/Capstones from 2024
Household Chaos Relates to Cortisol Levels for Children in Head Start Preschool, Mary Ann Blumenthal
Waiting on the World (of Allied Healthcare) to Change: How Undergraduate Preparedness Curriculum Dis/Includes Ability, Brianna Donnelly
Differentiated Instruction: A Qualitative Study Focusing on the Voices of Elementary Teachers and Their Needs, Suzanne S. Fanelle
Utilizing a Structured Music Therapy Program for Adolescents with Anxiety and Depression, Amy Haagen
Understanding Students’ Cognitive Processes While Evaluating Online Sources: A Mixed Methods Study, Julia Lennox
Applying Executive Function for the Sake of Well-Being: A Case Study of Gifted Middle School Students, Erika Lucas
Screening for Postpartum Depression in Mothers whose Newborns are Admitted to the NICU: A Quality Improvement Project, Megan Mustachio
Use of a Clinical Pathway in the Management of Magnet Ingestion in the Pediatric Population, Kelly Pruden
Exploring Perceptions of Self-Compassion in Individuals with Complex Trauma Symptomology: A Qualitative Approach, Brooke Roseman
Information Impact on Home-Based Palliative Care Admissions, Donna Rugh
Community Cultural Wealth and its Impact on Pandemic Relief Funding for Small Businesses, Brett Smith
Navigating Post-College Career Paths: Perspectives on Career Identity and Self-Efficacy from Autistic Alumni, MaryEllen Stephens
The Impact and Effectiveness of Welfare Programs in Reducing Poverty in South Asia, Lamar Stovall
Cognitive Functioning in Well-Controlled Asthma, Erin Walsh
Safeguarding Sleep: A Comparative Analysis of a Non-pharmacological Sleep Protocol in the ICU to Prevent Delirium, Rebecca Walsh
Cortisol and Executive Functioning for Young Children attending Head Start Preschool, Zachary Weaver
Surviving Pandemic Practicum: Early Career Music Teachers' Perceived Self-Efficacy Following the COVID-19 Pandemic, Aubree Pacifico Windish
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Inhibitory Control Among Emerging Adults, Lindsay Zavislak
Dissertations/Capstones from 2023
“Like a Whole Thing”: Dialogic Sensemaking in One Sixth Grade Classroom, Catherine Bienkowski
Embodiment, Scholarship Pressures, and Eating Disordered Behaviors in Division II Collegiate Athletes, Kelsey Blum
Descriptive Analysis of Open Government Practices of Four Mid-Sized Cities in New York State, Brian Bray
Liberatory Language Instruction: A Dusselian Self-Study, Renee Burgos
My Sister is My Role Model: Why Girls Choose Science, Patricia Butler
An Analysis of the Contracted Service Providers of Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), Elsie Chocho
Examination of Intramural Sport Officials’ Training, Development and Performance: A Mixed Methods Study, Daniel Comas
Digital Preoperative Education for Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery and Effect on Outcomes, Kelley Culley
Is Nuisance Abatement "Broken Windows" Policing? Searching for Code Enforcement's Impact on Crime, Shane Diller
Evaluating Assertiveness, Support, and Gameplay Patterns by California Rural County Departments in Acquiring Budgetary Resources, Janet Dutcher
Term Limits: An Argument for the Senate, Deanna Ferry
The Impact of An Electronic Handoff Tool on Transfer Times from the Emergency Department to the Observation Unit, Lorie Fosbenner
The Impact COVID-19 on the Healthcare Industry’s Systems and Policies: A Case Study, Jameyshia Franklin
Division II College Athletes' Perceptions of Name, Image, & Likeness Compensation: A Mixed Methods Analysis, Eric Frans
Under the Radar: Legislative Intent to Silence Critical Race Theory, Meg Hazel
Service-Learning Curricula in Eastern Pennsylvania’s K-12 Schools: Educational Decision-Makers’ Experiences Through a Critical Lens, Megan Jerabek
Navigating the Financial Aid Application Process: The Voices of First-Generation College Students, Holly Kirkpatrick
A Case Study of Cross-Sector Collaboration in Community Schools in Central Pennsylvania, Jesscia Knapp
Student Loans, Persistence, and Well-being: The Need to Support Single Mothers in College: A Qualitative Study, Kimberly Lemon
Centering Consumer Dignity Within Volunteer Operations, Meghan Loftus
The Effects of a Six-Week Mindfulness Intervention Designed for Adolescents on Emotion Regulation and Perceived Stress in College Students, Theodora Malinowski
Unbounding Rationality: Observing and Mitigating K-12 Public Education Administrators’ Cognitive Bias, Julie K. Mesaros
Student Affairs Professionals’ Experiences Supporting Students through a Grief Loss: A Qualitative Study, Lenora Mitchell
Economic Impact of Land Use Planning (Transit-Oriented Development): A Comparative Analysis, Sam M
Anticoagulation Adherence in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with a Scheduled Cardioversion, Caitlin Naimo
Effect of Telemonitoring and As Needed Patient Support on PAP Adherence, Saoirse Owens
Tell Me Your Story: Utilizing Photovoice to Explore the Journeys of First-Generation College Graduates, Christina Pantoja Williams
Eighth Graders’ Approaches to Reading Analysis as Compared with the PSSA’s Application of Common Core Standards, John Phillips
Innovating Education Through Design Thinking: A Case Study of Problem-Solving Educators, Matthew Pimental
Impact of an APRN Directed Workflow Change on Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Acceptance Rates, Stefanie Rashti
The Effect of Patient Reminders on Patient Engagement With Digital Preoperative Education, Christine Reger
Familiar Faces and Comfortable Spaces: The Role of the College Union in Fostering Sense of Belonging on a College Campus, Adriane Reilly
Succession and Workforce Planning in Small to Mid-Size Academic Libraries in the United States, Kaci Resau
Quality Check: How Good is Your Emergency Management Program?, Kesley Richardson
Community Violence and Adolescent Aggression: The Moderating Role of Perceived Parental Support, Giemaly Soto
Navigators as a Means of Overcoming Administrative Burdens: A Quantitative Study of State-Administered Federal Assistance Programs, Jonathan Sternesky
Progression and Protectiveness of Social Bonds and Play in a Captive Group of Western Lowland Gorillas, Madeline L. Vandevere
Exploring Sub-Saharan African International Students’ Experiences of Racism within Higher Education Institutions in the United States: A Qualitative Study, Gloria N. Wafula
Everyone is on Their Phones: Eighth Graders' Struggle with Social Media in School, George Weinhardt
Animating Faith Development: The Experience of Student Affairs Professionals at U.S. Catholic Colleges & Universities, Sarah Williamson
Diversity Matters: Federal Executives’ Influence, Will Williams
Unveiling Sense of Belonging of Lower-Income, First-Generation College Students, Devan Zgleszewski
Dissertations/Capstones from 2022
United States Leadership and Collaborative Actions Challenges SARS COVID-19, Omar Aldabagh
U.S. Families and Mothers Deserve Better .......!, Emmanuel Asante
Hypothermic Patient Warming in a Pediatric Emergency Department, Daniel Bileth
The Impact of Leadership Style on Employee Job Performance in the Embassy of the Central African Republic in Washington D.C, Xaverie Sandrine Biloa
Why Students Choose a Small Rural State-Owned Institution of Higher Education, Emmalyn Myra Borst Conti
Sexual Violence and Eating Disordered Behaviors in College Women: Examining the Roles of Embodiment and Body Image, Kelly Bradley
Let’s Talk About Trust: Exploring the Importance of Communication in Building and Maintaining Public Trust in Local Government, Amanda M. Cantlin
Collaborating in Crisis: A Case Study on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program Providers, Arlene Charles
Career Longevity in Student Affairs: Implications for New Professionals from a Qualitative Study, Diane R. D'Arcangelo
Community Bonding for Ex-Offenders: The Importance of Recreational Social Activities on the Post-Incarceration reentry Process, Mfon-Obong Edet
The Impacts of Learning 2 Breathe on Rumination, Adessa Flack
Assessment Limitations and the Disparate Impact of Tax Policy on Minoritized Communities, Michael Fouassier
Pennsylvania Game Commission's Public Management of the PA Common Pool Resource White-Tailed Deer Herd, Matthew Frankel
Exploring the Tensions between Teacher Beliefs about Integrating Technology: A Case Study, Monica Frank
Morbid Curiosity: Exploring the Ethics of Dark Tourism, Kristina Garlick
Can it Heal and Hurt?: Survivors of Sexual Assault Share the Benefits and Challenges of Sexual Assault Support Group Participation, Brittni Gettys
Evaluability of Community Dispute Resolution Programs: Effecting Change or Maintaining the Status Quo?, Rebecca Gourde
From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Centering the Experiences of Faculty with (Invisible) Disabilities, Tiffany Gray
Saving for a Rainy Day: Evaluating the Use and Efficacy of State Budget Stabilization Funds, Brittany Griffin
Predictors of Future Gendered Play Practices, Caroline Guzi
Prevalence of Steroid Induced Hyperglycemia in Oncology Patients, Dawn Hornberger
Impacts of Affordable Childcare on Families, Amanda Kennedy
Yoga, Stress, and College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study, Lori Klein
Mindfulness and the Veteran: Increasing Veteran Participation in Mindfulness Programs at a VA Medical Center, Cynthia Lang-Groening