Browsing by Thesis Department "Educational Leadership and Policy/Educational Leadership-Distance (MU)"
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An analysis of the MSHSAA competitive balance policy of 2020: has equity been achieved?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The proliferation of private schools' success in interscholastic athletics has led many state activities governing bodies to develop policies that help to ensure competitive balance (Johnson, Maxwell and Scott, 2019). The ... -
The anticipated, actual, and misunderstood value of Federal Work-study: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Financial Aid Awards for first-time college students include a variety of offerings, including scholarships, grants, and loans. One award of financial assistance, Federal Work-study, is different ... -
A case study examining the transformative impact of a civil discourse program at a Midwestern state university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Adopting the first five phases of Mezirow's transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1978; 1990; 1994; 1997; 1998; 2009; 2018) as a framework, this study examined the impact of a Midwestern university civil discourse program ... -
Collaborative practices with the framework of a professional learning community: elementary principals' perceptions of their role
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The Director of Elementary Education, elementary principals, and elementary teachers offered information during a structured interview, surveys, and a focus group pertaining to collaboration. Within the context of this ... -
Continuing education for certified athletic trainers working in the traditional setting: perceived utility based on adult learning theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The purpose of this mixed methods program impact evaluation is to determine the perceived utility of continuing education for athletic trainers working in the traditional setting. Data were collected via survey and interviews. ... -
Exploring the perspectives and lived experiences of academic advisors who use an academic early alert system an the University of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This case study explores professional academic advisors' perceived usefulness of a fully implemented academic early alert technology at a four-year, public, flagship university in the Midwest. Academic early alert technology ... -
Influence of nutrition and health behaviors on academic performance of students at a public Midwestern university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] This mixed-methods, grounded theory study investigated the relationship between health behaviors and academic performance among university students. The survey instrument collected data related ... -
An intersectional, ecological inquiry of risk and protective factors for gender based violence among female Indian graduate students at a Midwestern university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] This case study of a pseudonymous university in the Midwestern United States examines risk and protective factors for experiencing gender-based violence among a specific student population: ... -
The leaders' role in creating a positive culture in Islamic schools through the lens of invitational leadership: a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Although private Islamic schools in United States have shared values that bring stakeholders together, a positive, inviting school culture does not always result from such common values and practices. Thus, examining a ... -
Over the hill and through the woods: geography, extracurricular participation, and student achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The consolidation of schools occurring over the last 100 years in America has had a monumental effect on American education today. It has also affected the way rural students interact with school, including how they get ... -
Pandemic sensemaking: how Missouri superintendents made sense of the COVID-19 pandemic
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)COVID-19 has produced mayhem and uncertainty for educational leaders in charge of organizations. This inquiry sought to provide insight into how superintendents and assistant superintendents made sense of their environments ... -
Perceptions of an international branch campus' impact on the Sustainable Development Goals in the Ivory Coast
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This qualitative and descriptive research examines the effect of international branch campuses (IBCs) on the achievement of four of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via the lens of the University of ... -
A phenomenological study of how high school teachers experience, exhibit, and develop empathy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This research addressed the need for qualitative research in teacher empathy and how teachers developed empathy. Data analysis of this phenomenological study revealed how high school teachers experienced, exhibited, and ... -
A qualitative study exploring barriers Black college students experience in utilizing mental health services at a predominantly white institution (PWI)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The qualitative study explored factors that may influence black students' utilization of mental health services based on their lived experiences as Black students in a predominately white institution (PWI). The study ... -
Retention of undergraduate white male students at Missouri University of Science and Technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)At STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused higher education institutions, academics and retaining students are challenging. To uncover obstacles that prevent white male students, in STEM-focused ... -
Selling the experience: studying the impact of real-world experiential learning on sales knowledge
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)University sales programs play an important role in preparing graduates to work in sales roles. Corporations benefit from hiring well-prepared graduates through savings of training time and costs. Experiential learning ... -
Social justice leadership development: the emergence of social justice leaders who experienced poverty during childhood
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] The purpose of this study is to explore and understand how social justice leaders develop. This study reports the findings of social justice leaders who experienced childhood poverty and currently ... -
Teacher perception of the role and purpose of school resource officers: an examination of alignment with the SRO Triad
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)School Resource Officers (SROs) are a growing profession in public schools across the country. With the increase of school shootings, the number of SROs has proliferated without federal or state standards or evaluations. ... -
Understanding how the identity development of Division II student-athletes impacts student behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This qualitative study explores how Division II, National Collegiate Athletic Association, athletes who study STEM developed their identities as a collegiate athlete and STEM student. This researcher conducted semi-structured ...