Programs included in this collection and when they started submitting digitally is listed below. (See years of coverage in parentheses):
- Doctor of Ministry (2015 - present)
- Education Doctorate (2015 - present)
- Education K-12 (2017 - present)
- Nurse-Midwifery (2016 - present)
- Nurse Educator (2016 - 2020)
- Physician Assistant (2015 - present)
- Special Education (2017 - present)
- Teaching (2017 - present)
- Athletic Training (2020)
- Athletic Training Leadership (2020)
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Benefits of Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies and Interventions for Students, Ryan J. Abrahamson
Over the years, schools have faced an uphill battle when discussing trauma in students. As the research continues to improve and the more it is studied, more schools are able to talk about it and learn about it. This can become a big weight...
A Quantitative Examination of Teachers’ Perception of Children’s Socio-Emotional Development in Reggio Emilia and Alberta Flight Framework-Driven Early Childhood Education and Care Centers, Emmanuel Adegboyega Adewusi
This quantitative cross-sectional study examines teachers’ perceptions of children’s socio-emotional development in Reggio Emilia and Alberta Flight framework-driven Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) centers. Two research questions ...
Developing a Leadership Model That Encourages Racial Equity in the Church, Karen J. Beaumont
This project, Developing a Leadership Model that Encourages Racial Equity in the Church, brings the reader to a place of real contemplation over personal quandaries regarding racism in this country, as well as current leadership practice in...
Barriers and Facilitators for the Reduction of Illicit Opioid Use in the Peripartum Period, Jennifer L. Botelho and Jounia S. Saint-Juste
Introduction: There has been a steady rise in the incidence of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in pregnant women in the past decade, becoming a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and prompting the need for a deeper understanding of...
Impact of Childbirth Education on Delivery Mode and Maternal Anxiety in Low-Risk Primiparous Women: An Integrative Review, Nandi Brown
Introduction: Motherhood is a significant rite of passage; however, many pregnant people feel underprepared. The prevalence of cesarean birth among nulliparous women due to pregnancy-related anxiety is a major concern of perinatal care prov...
Bridging the Gap: Effective Strategies to Engage Emerging Adults in the Church, Tara P. Bulger
This study intended to identify effective strategies to engage emerging adults in the church because research and the researcher’s experience noticed a decline in emerging adults’ attendance in church. This led to the exploration of scriptu...
Divorcing Your OPM: Moving from an Outsourced Online Program Management Model to a New Online Program Management Model: A Qualitative Descriptive Case Study, Andrea Carroll-Glover
The demand for flexible online learning models, fueled by technological advancements and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has necessitated creative solutions to support millions of students enrolled in online programs. Higher Education...
Facing History: A Systematic Literature Review of the Intersection of Trauma-Informed Education, Critical Race Theory, and Ubuntu in K-12 History Classrooms, Karrah Marie Cheruiyot
Since the publication of the 1619 Project in 2019, history classrooms have encountered heightened scrutiny, prompting a profound examination of pedagogical practices. The discourse surrounding the teaching of history to K-12 students has en...
Divorcing Values: A Quantitative Study of Religious K-12 Leaders in the Public Sphere, Christine Collins-Otto
This cross-sectional quantitative study examined the relationship between public K-12 leaders’ levels of religiosity, job satisfaction, intention to leave, and perceived organizational fit when required to implement policies incongruent wit...
Interventive Strategies to Reduce Perineal Laceration in Birthing People: An Integrative Review, Brittaney H. Corso and Shannon L. Kramer
Introduction: Perineal and vaginal lacerations are one of the most prevalent complications of vaginal birth. Third- and fourth-degree/severe lacerations put a woman at risk for bleeding, infection, chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and dyspa...
Interdisciplinary Unit Planning for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to Support Multilingual Language Learners, Jessica R. Dubie
The research conducted in this thesis intends to consider the possibilities within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to establish similar levels of interdisciplinarity as the rest of the IB continuum, specifically in ...
How Play-Based Learning Impacts Students With Specific Learning and Social-emotional Needs, Michaela MT Duncan
The study of play-based learning has unique implications for educational settings, children, and families.,In recent years play-based learning in education, especially for students with specific learning and social-emotional needs, has had ...
Measuring International School Early Year Teachers’ Actual and Perceived Knowledge of Strategies to Support Oral Language Development in Early Years, Elizabeth Gail Erickson-DenHartigh
This dissertation investigates the actual versus perceived knowledge of oral language development strategies among early years teachers in international schools. Employing Prestwich’s (2012) "Teacher’s Knowledge of Oral Language Development...
Teacher Burnout and Mitigation, Wayne Flenniken
Burnout in the American Education System is a major concern, with impacts connected to student achievement, teacher turnover, as well as the physical and mental health of teachers. Tools, such as the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Areas ...
The Effect of Female Genital Cutting on Perinatal Outcomes, Lydia Flikkema and Maddison Frisbie
Introduction: Female genital cutting (FGC) is estimated to have affected nearly 200 million women and girls worldwide. This integrative review will examine the perinatal outcomes for women who have undergone FGC. Methods: Whittemore and Kna...
Transformational Leadership Characteristics of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, Marie E. Hofmann
This thesis examines how Skanderbeg utilized transformational leadership principles. To identify Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg’s leadership characteristics, the researcher used a qualitative interpretive biography, a subcategory of narrative ...
The Value of Play in an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Preschool Classroom, Colin Bryce Howell
This work sought to further understand the benefits and consequences of play in early childhood settings. Benefits included brain development stimulation, improvement in intelligence, a boost in personal creative thinking, bolstered communi...
Ferritin Screening for Nonanemic Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy, Jolene E. Jakubowsky and Tiffany E. Robinson
Introduction: With increased iron demand in pregnancy, accurate and timely diagnosis of iron deficiency is especially important since its symptoms are life-limiting or life-threatening. Screening for ferritin, an indicator of iron storage, ...
Restorative Practices Lead to Turnaround: Presbyterian Churches in Nebraska, Regina Claudette Jeanpierre-Bryant
This thesis project examines the Gospel of Luke for restorative practices Jesus used when ministry was hard. Jesus is projected in this study as a self-differentiated leader who was victorious in His ministry because He relied on the Holy S...
Impact of Cell Phone Use on Student Engagement and Academic Success, Matthew Kenutis
This paper examines the impact cell phone use has on student engagement and academic success in high school students. Through a comprehensive study of literature reviews, this paper aims to evaluate the positive and negative effects of cell...
So Much Fear, Wendy D. Lotegeluaki
Introduction: Many women suffer from fear of childbirth, which often goes undiagnosed. Recent studies have shown that women suffering a severe fear of childbirth have several treatment options to help them achieve a healthy childbirth exper...
Ministry Formation: An African American Pastor's Perspective on the Use of Non-Seminary and Secular Work Training for Pastoral Leadership, Jerry Kelvin Maynard
In contemporary society, the role of pastors and religious leaders is crucial in guiding communities towards spiritual growth and providing support during times of hardship. However, the traditional path to becoming a pastor typically invol...
Standards-Based Grading and the Future of High School Student Assessment, Patrick C. Mengelkoch
Through a review of studies and literature as well as educational theories, this literature review is a comprehensive understanding of standards-based grading (SBG) and its applicability in high school business education. SBG seeks to provi...
Effects of Non-Educational Technology on Adolescents' Well-Being and School Performance, Daniel J. Moe
Non-educational technology is sweeping across the globe. Modern society has welcomed technologies like social media and video games with open arms, although there is a small group of people who are highly against any use of electronic techn...
Impact of Gamification in High School Business Courses, Sumaya A. Mohamed
Gamification has been a tool used to increase students' motivation and engagement. A substantial amount of research has been done on the use of gamification and game-based learning in higher education business courses. With the integration ...
A Phenomenological Case Study of Key Characteristics of a Successful Presidential Transition, Jennifer Marie Niska
There is significant research on the president's role, but there is a lack of research on presidential transitions and direct experiences during those transitions. With the growing number of presidential transitions happening as the tenure ...
Shared Decision-Making in Vaginal Breech Birth: An Integrative Review, Laiken K. Noble and Susan R. Turner
Introduction: Vaginal breech birth has declined since the Term Breech Trial in 2000 because of study outcomes showing higher adverse outcomes for the neonate in vaginal breech births (VBB) when compared to cesarean sections. Recent literatu...
Strategies Teachers in the United States Can Use to Support English Language Learners With Special Needs, Jacqueline G. Ozuna
Supporting English language learners (ELL) with special needs is critical due to the increased number of ELL students in the United States. The National Education Association (2020) predicted that by 2025, one in four students in general ed...
In Pregnant Individuals, Do Warm Compress Compared to Perineal Massage Reduce Rates of Second-Degree or Greater Lacerations During Vaginal Delivery?, Cha'Dania R. Page and Courtney Vega
Introduction: Perineal lacerations are a common occurrence during vaginal birth. While there are many proposed methods to protect the perineum from tearing, there is no consensus on the best method to use. The aim of this review is to compa...
A Qualitative Case Study: Teacher Perceptions of the Support Received When Working With English Learners, Jennifer Pare
English Learners (ELs) are one of the fastest-growing student populations in K-12 schools, and attention must be given to the academic achievement gap between ELs and their native English language speaking counterparts. The Every Student Su...
The Effects Poverty Has on Literacy, Rachael E. Petersen
This literature review examines the effects poverty has on early literacy acquisition and reading progress through middle school years. Poverty and the environment it creates are complex issues that affect the growth and development of a yo...
Barriers and Strategies for Inclusion of Students with Severe Disabilities in General Education, Laura Ramberg
The topic of educating students with severe disabilities in the general education setting is not a new idea. Inclusion of these students into the mainstream educational setting is supported by the Individuals with Disabilities Act and throu...
Diversity and Inclusion in Historical White Church: The Great Experiment, Deborah J. Roberts-Carter
This research project addresses the concern of minorities receiving spiritual growth from church leaders. This research project presents how a church accepted the challenge of removing segregation within the church's wall and moving towards...
Christian Leadership Development: A Christian Leadership Development Curriculum to Increase Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Using A Multifauceted Approach, Molly Katherine Schroeder
This study delved into the need for, design, and evaluation of a Christian Leadership Development curriculum aimed explicitly at increasing Emotional Intelligence among leaders within the Christian faith through a multifaceted approach that...
Alternative Educational Service Delivery Models for Students Receiving Special Education Services, Nikolas S. Sell
The landscape of educational models to service students receiving special education services is changing rapidly. Districts, schools, and individual teachers are welcoming a more diverse set of students and families into their classrooms. I...
Talking Leadership: Voices of High School Athletes (and Their Coaches), Ann Senn
Every organization in every geography and discipline is challenged to develop leaders who can be effective in complex situations. The ethical conduct of appointed leaders is of particular concern. While some individuals possess natural lead...
The Influence of Intrapartum Interventions on the Development or Prevention of Postpartum Mood Disorders, Jamie L. Shelley and Meghan Perrodin
Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a challenging yet common experience for new mothers worldwide. PPD is impacted by intrapartum interventions, but their effects are not well-defined in the literature. The purpose of this integrat...
Literacy and the English Language Learner: How the Science of Reading Informs Best Literacy Practices for English Language Learners, Elizabeth K. Steinbock
This thesis explores how the science of reading (the body of research that supports evidence-based practices around literacy development) informs educators about the most effective practices for the development of proficient literacy skills...
Brain Development and Intervention for Students Who Experienced Trauma, Alicia Teeter
There has been a growing recognition of the profound impact of trauma on students' academic achievement, behavior, and overall well-being. Schools play a critical role in supporting students affected by trauma, and implementing a trauma-inf...
Exploring the Current Reality of Supporting Multilingual Learners in Greater Minnesota: Bridging Practice and Policy to Plan Forward, Amanda Lee Tegels
The purpose of this study was to understand the current reality of multilingual learner supports in schools in Greater Minnesota and align that current reality with the Minnesota Learning English for Academic Proficiency and Success (LEAPS)...
The Perception of Asian Students Enrolled in an Online Theological Degree Program on their Learning Experience Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic, Kelvin Kian Teck Teo
The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of Asian theological students as they transitioned from face-to-face to online learning while enrolled in an onsite theological degree program ami...
The Barriers of Exclusive Breastfeeding for Primiparas: An Integrative Review, Kasey J. Tousignant
Introduction: Current professional position statements support the optimal method of feeding for the first six months of life is breastfeeding. Despite current recommendations, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain below 50% in the United St...
Provider-Led Interventions to Reduce Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Erin Trisko and Kayla J. Gosnell
Introduction: Congenital CMV can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, growth restriction, neurodevelopmental delay, and hearing/vision impairment. There is limited education on risk reduction and treatment options for infection. This integrative ...
Effective Practices in the Pulpit Ministry That Mitigate Ecclesial Adoption of Popular Culture Among Converge Worldwide Churches in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Titus W. Wanyonyi
This study sought to address the need for effective practices in the pulpit ministry that would mitigate ecclesial adoption of popular culture. To achieve this goal, the researcher carried out a review of the host cultures of the 1st centur...
How Students Benefit from Trauma Informed Instruction and Strategies, John Michael Webb
Trauma-informed teaching is a life changing undertaking that recognizes the important impact of trauma on students’ lives and learning experiences. This thesis provides a concise overview of the key principles and benefits of trauma-informe...
Children’s Access to Free Play in Nature in Relation to Mental Health and Overall Well-Being, Paige Olivia Wildenauer
Children of the current generation are spending less time outdoors than ever before. Facing issues like excessive screen time, safety concerns, overscheduling, poor urban planning and inaccessible parks, children today are losing their abil...
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Facilitators and Barriers to Seeking and Complying to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: An Integrative Review, Marisa Abbinanti and Amanda J. Pegram
Introduction: The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) continues to rise in conjunction with life expectancy. Despite professional recommendations, pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) remains an underutilized resource for PFD. Resear...
Stress in the Clinical Education Environment: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Physical Therapy Students, Christina E. P. Anderson
Many Americans experience high levels of stress, particularly young adults and college students. Stress has been found to be particularly high among students in the health professions, including physical therapy students. High levels of str...
Importance of Eye Exams as a Secondary Preventative Measure for Diabetic Retinopathy: Winning the War on Blindness, Alondra S. Arredondo, Olivia DeMeyer, Rachel Louise Pfenning-Wendt, and Samuel Wolfe
Despite current efforts by medical professionals to reduce the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a microvascular complication of uncontrolled diabetes, this noncommunicable disease remains the leading cause of preventable vision loss...
Primary Causes of Burnout in Special Education Teachers and Strategies to Help Cope with and Deal with the Challenges of Burnout, Marissa L. Auer
Special education teachers encounter a variety of challenges throughout the academic school year. Burnout among special education teachers has proven to be a complex issue, with many factors playing a role. This thesis explored the primary ...
The Impacts of Active Learning, Kayla Badgie
This literature review identifies the impacts that using active learning has on elementary school students and student achievement. Research to seek this information began by identifying different studies using an active learning approach a...
Implementing literacy instruction through project-based learning, Andrea R. Beauchamp
This thesis paper explores the implementation and outcomes of project based learning (PjBL) in an elementary literacy classroom setting. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of PjBL as an instructi...
The Impact of Trauma on the Learning and Development of Students Receiving Special Education Services, Mikayla M. Bebeau
Childhood trauma is known as a health crisis in America. Trauma can be defined in multiple different ways, can be displayed in different behaviors, and can be supported within school if done so appropriately. Within this literature review t...
An Exploratory Qualitative Study On The Lived Experiences of Special Education Teachers’ Perceived Burnout In a Midwestern Public School District Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Andrea Elizabeth Becker
There is a serious problem worldwide as a result of the continuing decline in teacher retention rates. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States fell short of the required teaching staff; this decrease perpetuated the national speci...
Culture of Encounter: A Post-intentional Phenomenological Exploration of How Responses to Problematic Student Behavior Come to Be for Elementary Catholic School Educators, Caroline Becker
“Phenomenological research has, as its ultimate aim, the fulfillment of our human nature: to become more fully who we are (van Manen, 1997, p. 12).” Rooted in van Manen’s purpose, this study was a post-intentional phenomenological explorati...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Registered Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Jonah A. Bergstrand, Chanda N. Gritters, Saydee Homolka, and Mikaela M. Morrison
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health illness that has become an increasing concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals suffering from PTSD are more likely to suffer from suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and dea...
Trauma-informed Instruction and How it Influences Mental Health Outcomes in Students With Disabilities, Jeffery Phillip Bishop
A growing body of research has shown that mental health needs among school-age children exceed the number of mental health professionals available to address those needs. Since students spend a lot of their time at school, much of the respo...
Responding to Disruptive Behaviors in Educational Environments, Kelsey A. Black
Disruptive behaviors are a key factor in classroom management and student progress. Current research focuses on identifying the antecedents for such behavior in order to determine the style of intervention that will best support the student...
The Impact Mentoring has on Black Males’ Sense of Belonging and Resiliency at Historically White Institutions of Higher Education, Derek Montel Brown II
Data analysis found that having a mentorship relationship for Black males at historically White higher education institutions had a significantly different level of resiliency and sense of belonging. Previous research has focused on qualita...
Beyond Resilience: Arming Special Education Teachers With “Hope Theory” in the Fight Against Burnout, Eden E. Buchwald-McGlennon
Teachers have been forced to face many new workplace challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in March 2020; this has resulted in increased job-related stress. Pre-pandemic, teacher stress levels were already much higher than other oc...
Bullying: Who is at-risk, what are the effects, and what can we do to stop it?, Samantha Nicole Buckley
The act of bullying is prevalent in today’s society. The average student in the United States experiences bullying in some form at least once throughout their academic career. Bullying can be defined as any act defined by the victim that is...
Paul's Approach to Social Superiority in the Corinthian Church Applied to Racial Superiority in the 21st Century Church, Michael R. Burns
This study aimed to create a model to guide multiracial churches through a process of engaging effectively in the type of equity imagined in Scripture. Paul’s letter, 1 Corinthians, was examined to determine his response to the social syste...
How inquiry based learning supports creative problem solving skills in elementary art education, Matthew Robert Carlson
Inquiry-based teaching is a fundamental method in the innovations that leads to creative problem solving. In this thesis, the research supports how asking facilitated inquiry-based questions can prompt curiosity and discussion for K-5 grade...
Mentorship Program Components That Influence Beginning Teacher Retention, Rebecca Carlson
This study investigates the relationship between new teachers' retention in the first five years of teaching and mentorship support given to teachers. The teacher shortage in the United States is a documented problem and continues to grow. ...
Misidentifying English Language Learners with Learning Disabilities, Suzan Cevheroglu
This thesis explores the multifaceted issue of misidentifying English Language Learners (ELLs) with learning disabilities (LDs) in the educational system. The study begins by delving into the complicated reasons underlying such misidentific...
Misidentifying English Language Learners with Learning Disabilities, Suzan Cevheroglu
This thesis explores the multifaceted issue of misidentifying English Language Learners (ELLs) with learning disabilities (LDs) in the educational system. The study begins by delving into the complicated reasons underlying such misidentific...
Narrative Theology in an African Context, Rebecca Makanyara Chizema-Makayi
The African Shona have yet to find a religion that accepts and cherishes their spiritual and cultural heritage. A theology that accommodates their social and cultural progress while allowing them to express their cultural evolution and prac...
Adaptive Leadership and Crisis Management, Sarah A. Crippen
March 2020 introduced the world to a crisis unlike any seen in modern times. This crisis was the COVID-19 pandemic with its increased morbidity and high rates of death. It disrupted all aspects of society including global economies and heal...
Designing and Implementing a Nursing Curriculum on Opioid Use Disorder, Caitlin Crowley, Casey Palmer, and Jessalyn Rombocos
Recognized as a nationwide epidemic, the problematic use of opioid substances is known as OUD: Opioid Use Disorder. The effect of this disease has been felt in our communities, workplaces, and personal lives and its true impact has yet to b...
Implementing Trauma-informed Approaches to Improve Outcomes for Students in High-poverty Schools, Kimberly N Davis
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the likelihood of negative outcomes throughout life. ACEs are traumatic events that occur between ages 0-17 and can induce a toxic stress response negatively impacting brain development, body fu...
The Difficulties Pastors Face in Shepherding the Unregenerate Within Their Congregations, Michael S. Deckman
Pastors can face difficulties when trying to shepherd unregenerate people in their congregations. This qualitative case study investigated the characteristics of the difficulties and what effects they can have on pastors. A biblical and the...
A Survey of Minnesota Public School’s Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Curriculum, Ryan E. Deering, Nikole M. Hemish, Spencer L. Pearson, and Joshua C. Vollmar
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest continues to be an event with a high mortality rate. Bystander recognition of cardiac arrest, followed by initiation of CPR and early defibrillation has been shown to be important predictors of survival. Barri...
Exploration of Student Success in Online Learning Environments, Hannah M DeFranco
Online learning is an increasingly utilized format of education in K-12 environments, yet research has not historically focused on this age group when examining best practices. Learning styles, self-regulation, and self-efficacy are conside...
Supporting K-12 Students With Anxiety: The Teacher's Role, Interventions and Methods to Reduce Anxiety, John Jordan Douglas
This thesis is a literature review of evidence-based practices that support K-12 students with anxiety. Three areas addressing evidence-based practices for students with anxiety include the role of the teacher, interventions, and methods to...
Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Their Response to Students’ Disruptive Behavior, Nathan Elliott
Disruptive classroom behavior is a frequent topic of concern for teachers who are emotionally exhausted by the profession. The discrepancies in the treatment of students from different demographic groups create the need to research the fact...
Impact of technology in the classroom, Olivia A. Erickson
The integration of technology in the classroom has revolutionized education, providing both opportunities and challenges. Technology has introduced innovative tools and resources that facilitate personalized and interactive learning experie...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Special Education Students in the Mainstream Classrooms, Nikki L. Evens
This systematic review of the literature aimed to understand the advantages of placing special education students in mainstream classrooms and identify barriers to positive experiences among special education students. Findings from seconda...
Culturally Oriented Diabetes Education for Somali Immigrants of Minneapolis, Alan Falkowski, Yuan Neumair, and Karl Quickert
This project aims to support Somali patients at Axis Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN by providing education on the link between diet and blood glucose level as well as the impact of that on the disease progression of type 2 diabetes melli...
Community School Programming, Timothy D Gilbert
Contemporary educational legislation is pushing a resurgence of historic educational program models to meet historic and contemporary barriers to student and school achievement. School districts, especially in urban centers are faced with i...
A Literature Review: Creating and Maintaining Inclusion, Emily Goodson
This literature review examines the different parts that are needed in order to create and maintain an inclusive classroom. The success of students in an inclusive classroom, both special education and general education students, can be aff...
“IB for All” from Idea to Implementation: A Literature Review of Participation, Perception, and Student Support in the IB Diploma Programme, Gina L. Graham
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme’s (IBDP) expansion over the last two decades demonstrates its potential in US schools; however, it is important to analyze the implications of programme implementation. The following literat...
Trauma-Informed Midwifery Care: An Integrative Review, Lisa M. Gregory and Tiffany J. Negley
Introduction: Trauma exposure is a common experience for people of all ages and demographics, especially women. During vulnerable times such as pregnancy and childbirth, midwives can address these concerns by providing trauma-informed care ...
Autism across the globe, Megan N. Haack
The purpose of this study was to investigate what autism is like across the globe. Autism is a developmental disorder that is associated with social difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors. The prevalence of autism diagnoses had i...
Outpatient Cervical Ripening Balloon - Healthcare Costs and Patient Satisfaction: An Integrative Review, Krystal A. Hall and Danielle Pfister
Induction of labor (IOL) is common practice in the United States, with a rate of 25.7% in 2018. IOL can be a lengthy process, placing undue strain on the healthcare system, increasing healthcare costs, and decreasing patient satisfaction. T...
Vaginal Breech Birth - Simulation Training to Learn and Maintain Skills: An Integrative Review, Kayla Harajli and Moira Weitz
Introduction: Vaginal breech birth has been on the decline since the Term Breech Trial 2000 when adverse neonatal outcomes were found to be higher in vaginal breech births when compared to cesarean sections for breech presentation. However,...
Targeting Post-Secondary Readiness Skills in Students With Disabilities for Successful Transition to Adult Living, Anne M. Helseth
This study reviews the literature pertaining to post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in light of the IDEA mandate. It includes research into which skills students need, which are most lacking, and how to transfer these skills...
Advancing Student Achievement With Technology, Alec J Herbst
This thesis identifies how teachers can manage the safe and responsible use of electronic technology resources in the classroom while influencing students to practice the same behaviors outside of school. A review of the literature using Se...
Rural Maternal Care Crisis & Strained Workforce: An Integrative Review Revealing Factors in the Rural Maternal Care Crisis, Taylor F. High Elk
Introduction: The United States is comprised of 75% rural areas and settings (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2014). Nearly five million women in the US do not have access to maternity care in the county in which they r...
How do mindfulness-informed practices positively affect students with intellectual disabilities, Hilary Hinrichs
Mindfulness-informed interventions have gained greater popularity as interventions for schools for a variety of purposes. There has been an increase in research regarding the effect of these practices on students. Adolescent students with i...
The Push and Pull of Presidential Priorities: The Lived Experiences of College Presidents, Brandon Huisman
This dissertation explores the intricate interplay of presidential priorities in the evolving landscape of higher education, particularly within the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Over the past 15 years, college pres...
Reducing the use of restraint and seclusion in public education, Kimberly Jean Huls
The use of seclusions and restraints in public schools is a controversial topic in education that has gained much media attention in the past few decades. Most scholars, educators, and policy-makers are in agreement that it should be used a...
How Do Evangelical Christian Secondary Schools Approach Sex Education?, Benjamin James Hummel
Numerous studies look at the impact of sex education programs in public schools in the United States, but there is a lack of research on how private Evangelical Christian schools approach the topic. This study aimed to explore the attitudes...
A Model for Transformational Leadership Development in Urban Ministry Contexts, Charles A. Hunt
The context of this thesis project, “A Model for Transformational Leadership Development in Urban Ministry Contexts,” is the Beloved Community Cooperative Ministry (BCCM) in Baltimore, Maryland. The BCCM was formed in July 2020 and is compr...
How Does the Relationship Between Charter Schools and Resident Districts Affect Student Achievement?, Carrie Jansen
School choice creates competition for students and resources. This competition can have different results in rural and urban settings. The experience is different in both the charter school and resident district, or traditional public schoo...
Understanding the Relationship Between Mental Health and Spiritual Warfare for Pastoral Care Ministry, Donna E. Johnson
This thesis paper discussed the ways to understand the relationship between mental health and spiritual warfare for people who are providing pastoral care ministry. It analyzes three biblical characters who may have appeared to have suffere...
The Impact of Outdoor Classrooms on Students, Minette Stalheim Johnson
The learning environment for students, which has been indoors for decades, has moved outdoors in many locales. As the stakeholders contemplate the use of outdoor space for learning, questions about its benefit(s) for students have been expl...
Peripartum Pelvic Floor Interventions and Postpartum Female Sexual Function: An Integrative Review, Shelby T. Johnson and Chelsey M. Mackenzie
Introduction: Many postpartum individuals experience sexual dysfunction. The purpose of this review was to identify which pelvic floor muscle training interventions might have the most impact on sexual function during the postpartum period....
Differences in Black and White Students’ Achievement Gap between Public Charter Schools and Traditional Schools in Minnesota, Dustin Lee Julius
The purpose of this research is to determine whether the achievement gap between Black and White students differs significantly between Minnesota public charter schools and traditional Minnesota public schools. The reading and math proficie...
How the Special Education Service Model Can Be Changed to Support Educator's Individual Strengths, Lisa A. Kermode
This thesis focuses on research related to the current state of the special education model and it includes qualitative and quantitative literature, as well as current challenges that exist in the industry today. It will specifically addres...
Beyond Words: Fine Arts and Performance Art as Self-Expression for Developmentally Delayed Students, Elizabeth Maureen Ketz
This thesis explores the research behind the implementation of special education curriculum in dance and music. Music education and dance have been shown to be effective means of self-expression, a necessary component of child development. ...