Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Education.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Office for Civil Rights Letters of Findings at American Community Colleges: Supporting Students with Disabilities, Karita Sue Orr
Examining the Rural Brain Drain: Can Community Colleges Plug the Drain?, Katie Laurel West Oswalt
Expanding the Brand of Athletics, Emily Pomykalski
The Effects of Leadership Practices: Influencing Student Achievement and Promoting Student Success, Wynesther Prescott Cousins
The effect of leadership courses on community college student success, Lisa Tanner Rhodes
Exploring the utility of brief functional analyses procedures for individuals with CHARGE syndrome, Hailey E. Ripple
First-generation African American women in TRiO: Self-efficacy and perseverance in STEM-related disciplines, Earnestine Yvett Roby
Three sixth grade social studies teachers’ beliefs, knowledge, and instructional practices of disciplinary literacy, Jennifer K. Sanders
Exploring Elementary English Language Arts Teachers' Writing Assessment Practices and Factors Influencing Decision Making, LaTonya Nicole Slater
Alternative methods of movement incorporation in middle school classrooms, Katherine Elise Spring
Effects of hydrotherapy vs land based exercises on dual task postural control in a geriatric population, Alana Joy Turner
Effects of a 28-day carbohydrate-restricted diet on metabolic and performance markers in professional firefighters, Hunter Scott Waldman
The Founding of a Rural Mississippi Community College and its Continuing Economic Impact 100 Years Later, Christopher I. Warren
Shaping the Southeastern Conference: Commercialization and deregulation during the Great Depression and World War II, James Lawrence Watkins
Examining the effect of program design on career and technical program completion, technical skill attainment and job placement, Jennifer Candace Weaver
The effects of mentoring program type on organizational commitment for cooperative education students, Charles W. Wilder
An examination of video self-modeling as a reading fluency intervention, Shengtian Wu
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Prediction of Energy Expenditure from Accelerometers During Physical Activity in Adults with Down Syndrome: The Effect of Accelerometer Placement, Anthony T. Allred
Effect of Curcumin Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Muscle Damage, Steven Allen Basham
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in the 21st Century, Lillian L. Bell
The Differences in Stress Levels for African-Americans working in Technical Based Occupations and Non-Technical based Occupations in Mississippi, Michelene Piege Brock
Teachers' Understandings and Attitudes about Argument and the Effects of an Extended Professional Development, Manya L. Chappell
Using Photovoice to Derive the Shared Experiences of Adolescents at a Camp for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Matthew Collier
The Use of Social Media Tools in the Classroom: Perceptions among Community College Students, Shivochie L. Dinkins
Disaffection in Southern Baptist Churches: Perspectives of the Marginalized, Sondra Robertson Dowdle
Opportunities, Responsibilities, and Perceptions of Professional Development Leaders in Mississippi's Community Colleges, Darrell Rance Easley
Scaling Undergraduate Scientific Writing via Prominent Feature Analysis, Katarzyna Zaruska Gallo
Bullying In Schools: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Early-Career Elementary School Principals, Jason Q. Harris
Administrators' Perceived Knowledge, Importance, and Perceptions of the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Administrators and Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel, Kimberly Tomeka Hill Muchenje
The Effects of a Web-Based Instructional Program: Promoting Student Growth in Reading and Mathematics Achievement, Penelope Pritchett Hill
The Impact of Pre-Kindergarten Attendance on Later Academic Achievement in a Mississippi School District, Lisa Cox Hull
The Effects of Dual Enrollment on an Institution: Student Persistence and Degree Attainment at the Community College, Stacey S. Irwin
Tailoring Math Curricula for Community Colleges: A Process Approach, Ira Lindsay McFarland Kinard
The Importance of Carbohydrate Timing during High-intensity Training while Consuming a Low Carbohydrate Diet, Benjamin Michael Krings
A Curriculum Review of a Construction Management Program for Consideration of Accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education, Thomas Michael Leathem
Examining the Impact of Trauma on Reading Performance among Elementary Students, Shelby Lynn McGrew
Student Perceptions of Quality Online Instruction, Tamika Kutrice Moorehead
An Examination of the Caught being Good Game in a High School Special Education Setting, Reeva Christine Morton
Community College Student Retention: Effectiveness of Online Intervention Methods in Retaining Students on Financial Aid Probation, Victor S. Parker
Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Supplementation on Performance for Female, Division I, Collegiate Cheerleaders, Rogelio Alberto Realzola
The Effectiveness of Two Consultation Models on Teachers' Use of Behavior Specific Praise and Class-Wide Student Disruptive Behavior in an Elementary Setting, Rebecca Fran Roberts
Sustainability of Preparations Programs Initiated through the Information Technology (IT) Professionals in Health Care Program, Nena Parrish Scott
Biomechanics of Functional and Dynamic Tasks in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability, Jeffrey Daniel Simpson
Just Do It: Sport Apparel Branding on Twitter, Kelsey Slater
A Case Study To Identify How Shared Decision Making and Collaboration between General and Exceptional Education Teachers Impact Effective and Ineffective Inclusion Practices, Faith Renee Strong
Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Fine and Gross Motor Function in Older Adults Residing in Independent Living, Saira Talwar
Improving Dropout Rates in Mississippi Schools: A Case Study Examining Effective Dropout Prevention Programs in Mississippi High Schools, Shevonda Williams Truman
The Relationship of Student Demographic and Academic Characteristics on Students' Success in High School Online Courses, Jerri Luemora Ward
Peer Counseling/Mentoring and its Impact on the Academic Success and Retention of African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution, Eva Maria White
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Perceptions of Quality in an Online Learning Environment: A Faculty Outlook, April Michele Adams
Strategies for Passing School Bond Elections, Christy Harris Adams
An Examination of Job Satisfaction among Full-time Faculty in a Selected Mississippi Community College, Dana Martin Arnold
The Perceptions and Usage of Social Media in Higher Education, Nancy B. Bardwell
Human Resource Managers' Perceptions of Soft Skills, Involuntary Employment Turnover, and the Efficacy of a Proposed Career Pathway Model, Charles Michael Blankenship
Model Profile for the Federal Programs Director in the State of Mississippi, Rico Jamel Buckhaulter
Examining College Satisfaction in Students with and without Disabilities, Molly M. Butts
A Parent Involvement Model for Increasing High School Graduation Rates in Tennessee, Lamarcus Desmond Calvin
Leadership Frames in Comprehensive Community Colleges: Implications for the Market-Responsive College, David Layne Campbell
Antecedents to Disposition to Trust: Online Assessment as an Enabler of Individualized Instruction, Natalie Cathalyn Campbell
African American Males' Identification of Factors That Contributed to their Community College Persistence, Ulissa Byshelle Coburn
The Importance of Science Instruction: A Case Study of Exemplary Teaching and Administrative Support, Minnie Lavetta Dace
Do Community College Transfer Students Perceive that They Matter?: Assessing their Perceptions at a Private, 4-Year Liberal Arts Institution in Mississippi, Linda Jean Daniels
Classroom responsibility in transitioning teachers: What drives it when self-efficacy is lacking?, Shameeka Renee Deanes
Principals' Self-efficacy in Low Scoring Middle Schools in Mississippi, James Foreman Derryberry
The Effect of Formal Pedagogical Training of Mathematics Faculty on Community College Student Success and Retention, Douglas Neal Donohue
The Effectiveness of Accelerated Learning on Student Achievement in Developmental Courses offered at a Rural Community College, Anika Z. Floyd
Assessing the Impact of an Individualized Reading Program on Reading Fluency and Achievement of First Graders, Jennifer Gale Gilmore
Demographic Variables as Predictors of Seclusion and Restraints for Adult Psychiatric Inpatients, Oya Weston Hampton
Compassion and Communication Experiences of Fourth-Year Veterinarians-In-Training, Chelsey Leigh Hess-Holden
The Role of Interaction with Faculty in Retaining Nontraditional Community College Students, Amanda Marie Hood
Web Conference vs. Webcast: The Perceived Effectiveness of Training Sessions at a Southeastern Community College, Jenny Bailey Jones
The Community College Foundation Forest: Turning Real Property into Real Revenue, Thomas Luke Jones
Teacher Perceptions of the Mississippi Teacher Evaluation System: Insight for School Administrators, Lois A. Kappler
Associate's Degree Attainment for Dual Enrollment Versus Non-Dual Enrollment Students at a Rural Mississippi Community College, Tonya B. Lawrence
Early Childhood Education: Stakeholders’ Perspectives about Kindergarten Readiness in Mississippi, Jeffrey L. Leffler
New Teacher Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Strategies for the Canton Public School District, W K. Luckett Jr
A Correlation of Postsecondary Biochemistry Student Writing with Perception of Elementary Science Engagement, Tarsha Rena Manning
Determining Developmental Education Effectiveness in Math, Joseph E. May
Effectiveness of the Mandt System Aggression Management Training in an Inpatient Behavioral Health Program, Yolanda McDade
A Mixed Methods Study of the Relationships among Academic Achievement, Teaching Strategies and Science and Engineering Fair Participation, Christina Lyn McDaniel
Student Loan Debt for Community College Transfer Students and How Debt Information Letters Impact Future Borrowing Decisions, Kenneth Paul McKinney
Perceptions of Interior Design Program Chairs regarding Credentials for Faculty, Beth Richardson Miller
The Effects of the First Year of Implementation of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports, Rosalind Flanigan Operton
Literature Circles in a Fifth Grade Classroom: A Qualitative Study Examining How the Teacher and Students used Literature Circles and the Impact They Have on Student Learning, Laura Claypool Pambianchi
The Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Division I College 800/1500M Runner's, Ffion Gwenith Price
Student Perceptions of the Impact of Participation in Community College Mental Health Counseling on Retention, Graduation, and Transfer, Matt Jordan Quin
Career Paths of Female Vice-Presidents in Community Colleges, Jacqueline Quinn
Analysis of Classroom Practices that Preschool Teachers Use to Promote Civic Efficacy, Muhammad Riaz
The Relationship between Student Performance in Technical Courses and Grades in Remedial Courses, Charles R. Rowland Jr
Emotion Regulation as a Moderator Between Coping and Perceived Stress with Middle School Students in Rural Areas, Jabari Markeon Sellers
Indirect Measures as Predictors of Social Skills Observed through Means of Direct Observation, MacKenzie Denise Sidwell
Analysis of Instructional Activities on the Acquisition of Social Skills, Hallie Marie Smith
A Strategic Model for Addressing Student Dropouts Beginning in Middle School, Charles Grant Stevenson
The Impact of the Student Support Services Program on the Retention of Students at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, Carolyn Sundy
