Theses/Dissertations/Final Projects from 2026
The Role of Growth Mindset as a Mitigating Factor On Teacher Burnout in the Secondary Math Classroom, Grant Butler
"No Shame in My Game": Rethinking Academic Probation in College as Transformative, Kathryn Callahan
Factors that Impact K-6th Grade Teachers’ Sense of Self-Efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study, Becky A. Eckburg
Examining the Stories of Early-Career Student Affairs Professionals and Free Speech Issues on College Campuses, Kimberly C. Farrer
Where Joy Lives: Black Students, Faculty, and Staff at PWIs, Chyna Hart
Social Dirt or Fertile Soil: A Phenomenological Study of Contingent Faculty, Ann M. Hiloski-Fowler
Say Gay: Increasing Preservice Teacher Confidence Using Participatory Theatre, Sarah Maxime Hyson
College Students’ Use of Cell Phones and Their Level of Attention to Academics, Social Relationships, and Health, Nicole L. Istvan
Beyond the Book: Charting New Progressions Through Improvisational Experience in Higher Education Jazz Performance Programs, Jacob L. Manny
Wellness Participation of Student-Serving Staff: The Impact on Well-being and Student Support, Ashley L. Oostveen
Stories of Strength, Struggle, and Unchecked Boxes: An Intersectional and Mestiza Consciousness Study of Testimonios from Latina College Students, Stephanie Pinel
Rooted in Relationships: How Personal and Workplace Social Capital Help Sustain Principal Leadership, Megan Scelfo
Teachers' Stress and the Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): A Mixed Methods Approach, Jon C. Smerecky
Educators’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Enabled Wearable Technology to Support the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Functioning of Neurodiverse Students, Jessica Taraborrelli
Framing the Gray: A Photovoice Study of Parents’ Experiences Supporting Elementary Mathematics Learning at Home, Rebekah Ulmer
Beyond the Game: Career Readiness Development at the NIRSA Championship Series, Samantha A. Wary
Dissertations/Capstones from 2025
Looking Beyond the Blue: Exploring the Experiences of Black Female Police Officers During Training, Stephanie M. Almodovar
Playing Hardball with Soft Money: A Qualitative Analysis of K-12 Administrators' Experiences in the ESSER Era, Mairead K. Barrett
The Impact of Leadership Curriculum on High School Students’ Self-Efficacy, Shannon R. Brown
“We Love Our Kids Too” Black Parents Supporting the Academic Success of Their Children in Affluent, Predominantly White School Districts, Janeane M. Davis
“Made For Me”: Stories of Discovery Among Autistic Students Traveling Abroad, Cherie A. Fishbaugh
Exploring Perceptions of Accommodations in OT Fieldwork: A Mixed Methods Study, COURTNEY A. GOHEAN and Courtney Gohean
Twice As Good Half As Much: A Black Feminist Autoenthnography on Urban Teacher Compensation, Tyler Marie Goodwin
"What is Title IX? What's it mean?": An Instrumental Case Study in Today's Secondary Schools, Kristin Haggerty
Whose Role is it Anyway? A Mixed Methods Study of IFC and NPC New Member Educator’s Sense of Agency, Stephen Hopson
Literacy Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Instructional Choice within a Structured Literacy Approach, Brianna Horst
"It's a Different Kind of Grit": The Lived Experiences of Identity and Sense of Belonging for Rural College-Going Students, Kim D. Jackson
Perceptions of School Garden Programming and Their Communities: A Mixed-Methods Research Study, Briana LaFratte
Principles of the Principal: Disciplining Adversely Affected Students - Quantitative Research Using Correlational Methodology, Michael P. Lane Jr.
Uncertain Futures, Unfinished Journeys: The Complex Realities of Belonging among International College Women of Color in the U.S., Matheeha Majeeth
Flags as Symbols of Place: Unpacking Geographic Meaning and Identity in Student Flag Designs, Carlos A. Morales-Ramirez
Get Back to Where You Once Belonged: A Homegrown Teacher Autoethnography, Jake Olimpi
From Theory to Practice: A Mixed Methods Study on K-8 Teachers’ Experiences Transitioning to Urban Education, Brittini S. Piercy
Cultural Homecomings: HBCUs’ Cultural Environments and the Journey for Black Students Who Consider Transferring from PWIs, Claudy Romnus
"Just Understand It": Autistic Student Reflections on Accessibility to Education Abroad, Emily Q. Rooney
“I’m Doing Good for Her”: Stories Examining the Employment Experiences of Undergraduate Students with Pell-Eligibility, Jennifer Ruggiero-Patel
Bridging Language Barriers: How Secondary Teachers Support English Language Learners in the Classroom, Mason Daniel Smith
Secondary Teachers' Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning: A Mixed Methods Study, Ryan Taylor
An Exploration of K-1 Teachers’ Experiences with Curriculum Change: It’s All Too Much, Grace Li M. Terramin
Voices of High School Writers: Exploring Perceptions and Experiences in Secondary Writing Education, Emily Wisniewski
Beyond the Annual Review: How Feedback Environments Shape Student Affairs and Student Service Employees’ Feedback Receptivity, Lauren Zahour
Dissertations/Capstones from 2024
The Interactive Read-Aloud: A Case Study of Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Christine Cuozzo
Educators' Experiences of Childhood Trauma Infiltrating the Classroom: A Mixed Methods Study, Paige Dea
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
Amplifying Voices of Postsecondary Outcomes for Physically Disabled Students a Qualitative Research Study, Jessica Keogh
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
Classrooms, Hallways, and Peleas: The Violence and the Education of Latino Students, Pamela Margolis
Stories of Dismantling Whiteness in Social Work Educational Spaces, Jeanean Mohr
Examining Student and Teacher Perceptions of the iLit 45 Reading Program: A Qualitative Case Study, Ashley O'Connor
Navigating Post-College Career Paths: Perspectives on Career Identity and Self-Efficacy from Autistic Alumni, MaryEllen Stephens
Individuals Who Experienced Early Reading Difficulty: How Teacher Connections and Educational Practices Shape Motivation, Nicole Tinney
To Be Tutored: Exploring How Female-Identifying Undergraduates Experience Tutoring, Samantha Barbara Weiss
Surviving Pandemic Practicum: Early Career Music Teachers' Perceived Self-Efficacy Following the COVID-19 Pandemic, Aubree Pacifico Windish
Institutional Factors Associated with Closing the Equity Gap in Six-Year Graduation Rates at Public Four-Year Universities, Lisa Yannick
Dissertations/Capstones from 2023
“Like a Whole Thing”: Dialogic Sensemaking in One Sixth Grade Classroom, Catherine Bienkowski
Liberatory Language Instruction: A Dusselian Self-Study, Renee Burgos
Examination of Intramural Sport Officials’ Training, Development and Performance: A Mixed Methods Study, Daniel Comas
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
Student Loans, Persistence, and Well-being: The Need to Support Single Mothers in College: A Qualitative Study, Kimberly Lemon
Student Affairs Professionals’ Experiences Supporting Students through a Grief Loss: A Qualitative Study, Lenora Mitchell
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
Familiar Faces and Comfortable Spaces: The Role of the College Union in Fostering Sense of Belonging on a College Campus, Adriane Reilly
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
Unveiling Sense of Belonging of Lower-Income, First-Generation College Students, Devan Zgleszewski
Dissertations/Capstones from 2022
Career Longevity in Student Affairs: Implications for New Professionals from a Qualitative Study, Diane R. D'Arcangelo
Exploring the Tensions between Teacher Beliefs about Integrating Technology: A Case Study, Monica Frank
From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Centering the Experiences of Faculty with (Invisible) Disabilities, Tiffany Gray
Yoga, Stress, and College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study, Lori Klein
Online Student Course Engagement in a Developmental Summer Bridge Program: A Mixed Methods Study, Kaitlyn Machcinski
Ecological Development of Purpose Among Graduating College Students: A Mixed Methods Study, Alexis McCarthy
Transformational Learning Through a Success Coaching Graduate Assistantship Experience: A Qualitative Case Study, Rita Patel Eng
The Pandemic Dilemma: A Mixed-Methods Study of Student-Centered Science Education in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jennifer Slavick
Communicating Effectively: An Exploration of Communication Methods between Parents and Teachers with Mixed Methods, Melanie Solano
Intermediate Elementary Teachers’ Perception and Use of a Learning Management System in Supporting Effective Teaching and Learning: A Mixed Methods Study, Jennifer Southmayd
The Emotional Labor of Special Educators: A Mixed Methods Study, Erika Thomas
Perceptions and Use of Digital Technology by Educators Who Support Students with Disabilities in Public Schools: A Mixed Methods Study, Tammy Thompson-Cooke
Trauma-Informed Educational Practices in the Middle School Classroom During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Loralynne Yost
Checking the Box: Evaluating Professional Development Evaluations, Cristin Young
Dissertations/Capstones from 2021
Mindful Matters; The Efficacy of an Eight-Week Mindfulness Intervention on Boarding School Teacher Burnout, Nicole Campbell
Challenges and Successes Teachers Experience Educating Incarcerated Youth: A Mixed-Methods Approach, Morgan Crozier