Theses/Dissertations from 2021
A Study of Elementary Teachers' Data Driven Decision-Making Practices and School Performance, Julianne K. Kotcho
A Study of the Relationship Between Student Factors and Middle School Student Achievement in Priority Schools Supported by Regional Achievement Centers, Krystal Lassiter
The Growth of the Test-Optional Movement: Analysis of Test-Optional Admissions Policies in American Higher Education, Angela C. Lofaro
An Examination of the Relationship Between Undergraduate Debt and Graduate School Enrollment for STEM and Business-Related Fields, Stephanie Mayer
A Comparative Analysis Of The Impact Of A Progressive Learning Curriculum on Student Achievement In A Northeastern Urban Public School District, Corey McKinney
A Comparative Analysis of The Impact of a Progressive Learning Curriculum on Student Achievement In A Northeastern Urban Public School District, Corey McKinney
Diffusion of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Pre-K to 12 Education: Experiences and Perceptions of Pioneer Teachers, Frances Nana Ofosu-Amaah
College Faculty Preparation and Comfort in Teaching Students With Disabilities, Douglas Polk
An Inquiry into Higher Education’s Controversial ‘Countermovement’: Contemplative Pedagogy, Roberta Mary Pughe
A National Study on the Relationship Between Programmatic Factors and Athletic Training Education Board of Certification Pass Rates, Leslie Rippon
Teachers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Early Childhood Instructional Coaches: An Explanatory Case Study, Laura Scamardella
The Predictive Accuracy of Family and Community Demographic Variables on District Level Student Performance on the Ohio 3rd Grade Reading Test, Charles Speelman
The Teacher Viewpoint: How Administrator Gender Impacts Teachers' Perceptions of Effective Building Leadership, Kathleen Stigliano
Evaluation of the New Jersey Resiliency Program for Law Enforcement, Frank Sutter
Is the Academic Freedom of Foreign-Born Professors in U.S. Universities Under Attack?, Khulod S. Wahboubadr
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
High-Ability Middle School Girls in Independent Schools, Maria Arellano
The Impact of Select Personality Traits and Resilience on Teacher Retention in an Urban School District, Kira Baskerville-Williams
Beginning Reading: A Comparative Study of Beginning Reading Phonics Programs, Michelle Lee Beishline
The Language of Parental Involvement: A Document Analysis of Parent Involvement Plans (PIP’s) of Title I Elementary Schools, Jacqueleen M. Bido
Beyond Social Disorganization Theory: The Influence of Multiple Structural Determinants of Crime on an Urban Community, Rodney C. Boyd
Faculty Role in Student Career Development: A Qualitative Study, Marianne Jacullo Brosnan
Teacher Perceptions on Awareness and Compassion Among Students Following a Human Rights Education Professional Learning Community, Anthony J. Casella
Participation in Visual and Performing Arts Courses and High School Graduation Rates in New Jersey Public High Schools, Richard L. Celebre
An Evaluation of Parental Involvement Types in a Suburban Minority New Jersey Intermediate School: A Quantitative Study, Patrice Clark
A Case Study of the Effects of a Counseling Program in a New Jersey High School, Dayle J. Collins
Multiculturalism and Diversity Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis, Brian M. Conners
An Urban High School’s Response to a Demographic Shift, Tristian Cox
The Influence of a Phonics-Based Program, Wilson Fundations®, on Primary Children's Reading Skills, Teresa DeBrito
Supports Used by Black Women Faculty for Career Advancement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Andrea Delpriore
Human Capital Loss in Law Enforcement, Anthony J. DeProspo
Recruitment and Retention of Catholic School Principals: The Importance of School Leadership in the Success of Catholic Schools, Elise Abbie Dite
Understanding the Perceptions of Supervision and Supervisory Behavior of Patrol Precinct Patrol Supervisors in a Goal-Oriented Police Department, Jerry L. Garcia
Sustainability of Catholic Secondary Schools in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area from 2003–2016, David Gardiner
The Influence of English Language Arts Instructional Minutes on Student Achievement in Grades 6, 7, & 8, Franklin Goulburn
An Examination of the Relationship Between Physician Assistant Program Characteristics and Performance on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination, Christopher Hanifin
Mentoring as a Pathway to Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Urban High School Academies, Tyeshia A. Hilbert
If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them: A Quantitative Look at Conference Realignment and FBS Institutions, Daniel H. Hrdina
The Influence of Superintendent Longevity and Continuity on Student Achievement and Faculty Mobility, Craig M. Hutcheson
The Influence and Predictability of Socioeconomic Factors on the 2018 PARCC Middle School ELA Scores in New Jersey, Charlene Jones
Rotarians’ Transformative Path from Initiate to Servant Leader: A Narrative Study Examining the Motivation to Volunteer, Edwin A. Kalinka
The Influence of Professional Development Methods on Student Mathematics Performance in New Jersey Public Elementary Schools, Xanthy Karamanos
The Institutionalization of An Innovative Curricular Component in a Federally Funded Program to Increase Minorities in STEM Fields. A Case Study of a Small and Large University, Janine Kelly-Hardy
International Student Enrollment Trends In the United States: Economic Perspectives, Olga Komissarova
The Influence of Publicly Funded Preschool Programs in New Jersey Public School Districts on Student Achievement in Fourth Grade, Stephanie Elizabeth Kuchar
An Analysis of the Complex Thinking Requirements of the TerraNova and IOWA Practice Tests in English/Language Arts for Grade 8: A Tale of Two Tests, Armand Lamberti
Understanding the Relationship Between Economic and Institutional Trends and Public University Presidential Turnover, Jeffrey P. Levine
Examining the Relationship between Cognitive Selection Criteria for Admission and Noncognitive Performance Outcomes in a Professional Graduate Degree Program, Rosalie Maiorella
Retitling Title IX, Matthew F. Marino
First-Year Retention of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education, Megan Matesic
Helicopter Parenting in Higher Education: A Content Analysis of Parental Involvement As Discussed in the Media, Amanda McLaughlin
Association Between Stress and Length of Program in Underrepresented Minority Physician Assistant Students, Michelle McWeeney and Michelle McWeeney
The Impact of the Language Allocation Plan on Student Outcomes in Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Programs, Bonnie Sue Molina
Teachers Perception of the Influence of Trauma Informed Classroom Practices on Elementary School Students: A Case Study, Kelly Murray
The Effect of Organizational Commitment on Teacher-Coach Burnout, Matthew O'Brien
The Type of Questions Being Promoted in a 3rd Grade Reading Textbook, Suzanne Olivero
Teacher Perceptions of Digital Gaming and 21st-century skills in the Middle School Classroom, Elizabeth Omegna
A Study of Social and Cultural Capital in Graduation for African American Students in Four-Year Colleges, Andrew Oni
Urban Public Middle School Teachers and their Response to High Student Mobility, Maria J. Ortiz
Test-Optional Policies: Implementation Impact on Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment, Christina Pellegrino
The Lived Experiences of Indian International Female Graduate Students in American Higher Education, Sarita Revulagadda
The Impact of High School Career Academies on Student Academic Achievement and Engagement, Daisy Rodriguez
An Analysis of the Higher Order Thinking Requirements of PARCC Practice Assessments in Grades 3 and 4, Leslie A. Solis-Stovall
The Potential Link Between Teacher Evaluation and Student Achievement, Darrell Stinchcomb
Teacher Perceptions of the Efficacy of Literacy Coaching as a Valuable Professional Development Practice, Erin J. Stinson-Dioguardi
The Rising Profile of Sexual Harassment on Campus: How Do Faculty Respond Inside and Outside the Classroom, Scott C. Strother
See No Evil: Are Community Colleges Underreporting or Nonreporting Sexual Assaults?, Songa Y. Thomas-Montford
Teachers’ Perceptions of Problem-Based Learning Task Design and their Understandings of their Role in Implementation, Christina Tighe
Practicing What They Preach: A Case Study Exploring the Experiences of Instructional Designers as Educators of an Online Teaching Certificate Program, David Uibelhoer
The Type of Questions Being Promoted in a 10th Grade Social Studies Textbook, Christie A. Vanderhook
A Study on the Influence of Social and Academic Integration on Student Retention Through the Lens of Academic Discipline, Kyle Demitri Warren
Lay Faculty's Understanding and Operationalization of Augustinian Core Values in Secondary Education, Joseph J. Zagarella
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Comparison of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reports and State Physical Education Mandates, Erick Alfonso
Peer Observation as a Job-Embedded Professional Development Tool, Daniel J. Breiman
Predicting Latino Community College Student Success: A Conceptual Model for First-Year Retention, Helen Castellanos Brewer
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Teacher Factors and Academic Performance of High School Students, William S. Castellane
A Study of Curriculum Customization in the Era of Standardization of Education, Sylvia A. Dixon McInerney
A Multi-year Study of the Effect of School Size on the College and Career Readiness of New Jersey Public High School Students, Shae-Brie M. Dow
A Comparison of Complex Thinking Required by the Elementary New Jersey Student Learning Standards and Past New Jersey Curriculum Standards, Gerald Fitzhugh II
Theory and Practice in Doctoral Dissertation Research, 2007-2017: A Content Analysis by Degree Type, William Friel
Understanding the Co-Teaching Experience of Teachers: Negotiating Choice and Efficacy, Mary A. Garofalo
Understanding High School English Learners’ Chronic Absenteeism, Patricia A. George
How Does the High School Redesigned Learning Space Influence Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking, P. Erik Gundersen
The Influence of an Interdisciplinary Elementary Curriculum on Student Outcomes: Providing Cognitive Student Learning Through an Integrated Approach, Ann Marie Harris