Browsing Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Department "Educational Leadership and Policy (MU)"
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Analyzing the impact of a CAT Time response to intervention program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine at-risk students in a small rural high school and school district, and the implementation of a response to intervention program at the high school called CAT Time. CAT ... -
Awareness of immigration policy among high school counselors in Missouri : implications for undocumented college-bound students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The immigration process in the United States has undergone constant changes and evolutions, each with its own rules, regulations, protocols, nuances, and consequences. Keeping track of those changes is a challenge for even ... -
Building bridges between us and them : cultivating inclusive attitudes toward immigrants through global citizenship education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] An inclusive attitude towards immigrants is a crucial attribute for students to develop, especially in a globalized world with an increasing number of international migrants and refugees. Promoting ... -
The campus involvement experiences of undergraduate students who experienced foster care
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This qualitative case study was designed to collect and analyze the perceptions of youth who experienced foster care regarding their campus involvement experiences at Missouri higher education institutions. This study is ... -
A case study of mid-career mentoring and promotion in cooperative extension
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Good mentoring has many positive effects for new employees, but for extension professionals with promotion eligibility, mentoring through the first promotion opportunity can be pivotal. This case study analyzed the mentoring ... -
Certified staff and teacher perceptions of systematic regular classroom noncognitive factors interventions and their perceived impact on student noncognitive factors growth in one Midwestern elementary school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Noncognitive factors, such as persevering, having grit and self-control, using metacognition and setting goals, and exhibiting a growth mindset, are considered intrapersonal characteristics necessary for lifelong success ... -
Digital baggage: the digital identity of entry-level student affairs professionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This case study examined the personal and professional social media use of entry-level student affairs professionals at the four campuses in the University of Missouri System: the University of Missouri, University of ... -
Does the Campus Pride Index reflect lived experiences? A qualitative and minority stress approach to studying LGBTQ students in student life and housing and residence life
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The Campus Pride Index (CPI) evaluates institutions' inclusivity relative to LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff in eight categories. This study targets two of them, Student Life (SL) and Housing and Residence Life (HRL), ... -
The effect of school culture on substance use : a quantitative study focusing on upper elementary students attending Adventist schools in Canada
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Adolescents are likely to experiment with risky behaviors, such as substance use, which can have implications lasting throughout their lives. Private schools, while not immune to substance use, tend to report lower levels ... -
The effectiveness of one-to-one technology integration programs in K-12 education and its impact on student reading achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)As school districts implement technology in the classrooms to increase student engagement, improve student test scores, and combat the ever-increasing need for distance learning, it is imperative to identify practices that ... -
Elementary administrators' perceptions of effective classroom management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This phenomenological study analyzed perceptions of elementary principals of new teachers' efficacy and capacity in classroom management. The study was conducted to inform teacher preparation programs about critical classroom ... -
Faculty diversity and the starting salaries of business students
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The purpose of this study was to understand if undergraduate business students' experience in a collegiate learning environment that includes interaction with a racially diverse faculty allows them to realize higher starting ... -
From policy to practice : student conduct administrators and the connection between the conduct process and student devlopment theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This dissertation examines the connection between policy that guides student conduct process and the application of student development theory. Using multi-case study analysis, four conduct administrators at land grant ... -
Funding belonging : the relationship between higher education funding and sense of belonging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Sense of belonging is an important psychological and social factor for college students. Students who report a strong sense of belonging to an institution are more likely to return the next year (Hausmann et al., 2007), ... -
Going, going...but not yet gone counter-storytelling the socialization of African American college baseball players
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Higher education is key to accessing pathways toward upward mobility. Combining strong academic preparation and athletic skill provides opportunities for secondary students to access higher education as student-athletes. ... -
Homeschooling in the state of Missouri : how advocacy coalitions influence regulation of the home school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The state of Missouri has no justiciable regulations for homeschooling, which leaves some Missouri children without their guaranteed state protections. Utilizing the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF), this qualitative ... -
Identification and screening of K-6 students for gifted and talented programs : a study of historically underserved Missouri students with implications for educational leaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This study explored the identification and placement of historically underserved students (HUS) in Gifted and Talented (GT) programs in the State of Missouri. The researcher investigated if there was an inconsistent ... -
Impact of prosocial education professional development on teachers' self-efficacy, stress, and burnout
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This study examines a professional development program designed to improve prosocial behavior, any voluntary behavior intended to help others and promote harmonious relationships in students, by providing teachers with ... -
Job satisfaction and intent to stay : why nonacademic staff remain in higher education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Nonacademic staff in higher education, also known as support staff, is a necessary and under-researched workforce essential for the success of higher education institutions. The higher education needs emphasized by the ... -
The mission of high school athletics : a qualitative study of high school athletic mission statements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Mission statements have become an important tool used across all sectors of business and education (Alegre et al., 2018), and research on this particular tool has been thoroughly conducted as well. This qualitative study ...