College of Education Theses and Dissertations
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
A Quantitative Study Examining the Mental Health Needs of African American Students Compared to their Counterparts in Higher Education, Luxury Bryant
Community Policing and Meta-Stereotypes: Improving Citizenry-Police Relations in a Large, Multicultural Urban Area, Through a Participatory Action Research Community Safety Workshop, Cornelius Darnell Davis
Exploration of Centralized and Decentralized Education Systems Around the World, Melissa Feiger
Stories of those Untold: Identifying Retention, and Graduation Obstacles and Solutions of Black Women at Four-Year Predominately White Institutions, Courtney Alicia Griffin
A Study of Inhibition Development in Young Children, Ai Thi Thanh Hoang
Police Identity and The Role of Media in a Contemporary Society: A Look at the Personal and Professional Effect on Law Enforcement, Nedra LaChelle Jones
Harmony or Discord? The Intersection of Religious Beliefs and International Mindedness, Ranjan Kumar Lima
More Than Just a Paycheck: Campus Student Employment as High-Impact Practice, Katie Martin
The Power of Spiritual Leadership in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Stefanie Mingari
Factors Impacting BSN Degrees in Community Colleges in Illinois and Exploring Community Colleges to Address Nursing Education Reform: A Mixed Methods Study, Lovelle Reynolds
Understanding the Educator-Coach and Student-Athlete Relationship: A Descriptive-Interpretative Study, Thomas J. Saleh
A Phenomenological Study on Preschool Educator Experience in Re-imagining Play and Play-Based Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ronabeth Keh So
A Phenomenological Study on Preschool Educator Experience in Re-imagining Play and Play-Based Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ronabeth Keh So
Queering Futures with Data-Driven Speculation: The design of an expanded mixed methods research framework integrating quantitative, qualitative, and practice-based modes, Jess Parris Westbrook
Thai Parents’ Reasons for Sending Their Children to Premium-Fee International Schools: Strategies for Establishing International Schools, Issara Wongcharoensin
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Music in the Liturgy: An Education-Focused Approach, Robert M. Beatty
Black, Male, Juvenile: A Multi-System Perspective on Hope, Dehumanization, and Redemption in Recidivism & Education, Alexandra M. Brandt
Interorganizational Practices that Foster Reciprocal Trust Between Central Office Administrators and Principals, Andrea M. Derdenger
“Young, Gifted, and Black”: Understanding the Complex Experiences of High-Achieving Black Students in AP Classes at a Diverse Suburban High School, Jody Elliott-Schrimmer
The Challenges of Catholic Identity in American Catholic University A Case Study of DePaul University, Andrew Ezechiugo
Northeastern Illinois University: Identifying Characteristics Associated with Low African American Student Retention and Persistence, Laural E. Johnson
The Process of Designing and Revising a High-Quality Digital Math Curriculum For a Large Diverse Urban School District: Recommendations From a Math Designer, Suzan Kheireddin
The Power of Spiritual Leadership in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Stefanie Mingari
Understanding Athletics Academic Advisors’ Experience with Job Burnout and Antecedents that Shape Job Burnout, Felicia O'Rourke
The Sanctity of Human Life: An Examination of the Effects of Education and Training of Less-lethal Force Option Devices in the Royal Thai Police, Trak Silapaduriyang
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Syrian Refugee, Donia Almadani
The Pillars that Support School Principals in Cultivating Inclusive, Equitable Practices for Diverse Learners, Karime Asaf
Dual Credit Programs: Does the State of Illinois Provide Programs that are Efficacious for All Stakeholders?, Andrew Buckler
The Illusion of Progress: The Disconnect Between the Anti-Racist Values Professed in Teacher Education Programs and the White Curriculum That Negatively Impact Students of Color, Adrienne Kay Carmona
Mentoring Urban African American Male Students in Secondary School, David Jacoby Collins
College Students’ Perceptions of Sexual Violence Climate on their Campus, Meghan Funk
Hiding Behind the Title: Bridging the Gap Between Identity and Leadership Through Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Management, Alicia S. Huddleston
In the Name of Freedom: Racist Hate Speech on Campus, Institutional Whiteness, and Neofascism, Karlee Johnson
A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experience of White Students at a Mission Based University, Suzanne Kilgannon
A Phenomenological Study on African American Male Conduct Officers and their Experiences with Code-Switching in Professional Settings, Bernard Little
"Everything is Political Now": Teaching Politics in the Age of Trump, John G. Lund
News Flash: Content Framing of Higher Education during the COVID-19 Campus Closures, Sara Nelson
Dismantling the Dichotomy: Latinx Identity and Assimilation in Early Childhood Education, Rocio J. Olvera
The Role of International Service Learning and Student Outcomes, Kristen One
Understanding Servant Leadership through the Lived Experiences of Higher Education Administrative Leaders, Michael Roberts
It’s Not Easy Being Green: An Examination of First-Generation African American College Students’ Experiences at Predominantly White Institutions, Sabrina Marie Sanders
A Comparative Analysis of Best Practices in a Facial Recognition Policy for Law Enforcement Agencies, Terry H. Smith
Hybrid Montessori Education: Teacher Reflections on the Care and Education of Under-served Black Children, Heather E. Summers
Enrollment, Academic Persistence, Social Leveraging, and Social Support: A Multiple Case Study of CCAMPIS Campus-Based Child Care, Ariel Sylvester
A Study of Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy: The Attendance Improvement Program at Emil G. Hirsch High School (Chicago, IL), Beverly Taylor-Williams
All the Way Up: A Qualitative Examination of African American Male Educational Resilience in Higher Education, Junae Diamond Weathersby
THE ROLE OF MUSEUMS IN EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, Katherine E. Weber
The Beautiful Struggle: A Qualitative Examination of Black Educator Experiences Creating Academic Spaces for Student Success, Catherine B. Whitfield Martin
Implementation of Skill-Based, Transdisciplinary Competencies and Their Influence on Teacher Practice, Thomas P. Wolfe
Beyond the Revolving Door: Reducing the Risks of Recidivism so African American Male Youth Not Only Survive but Thrive, Kristy O. Yanney
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Naming and Re(claiming) Feminism in Orthodoxy: Voicing the Gender and Religious Identities of Greek Orthodox Women, Anne Marie Adams
Enacting Poiesis: Centering Teaching Artists' Stories Across Educational Contexts, Shanita Bigelow
Liberal Arts Micro-Credential: Teaching a Police Officer Reflection, Empathy, and Self-Awareness; Going Beyond Training a Police Officer to Act and React, Hermogenes Del Toro
What I Wish I Had Known: College Graduates’ Experience of Student Debt, Lamyeia Fields
Locked Out to be Locked Up, Only to Be Locked Out, Again: A Critical Analysis of Exclusionary Disciplinary Practices, and an Illinois Policy's Attempt to Eradicate the School-to-Prison Pipeline Phenomenon, Algeanna Louise Griffin
Locked Out to be Locked Up, Only to Be Locked Out, Again: A Critical Analysis of Exclusionary Disciplinary Practices, and an Illinois Policy's Attempt to Eradicate the School-to-Prison Pipeline Phenomenon, Algeanna Louise Griffin
It’s Really About Relationships: Perceptions of Teacher Autonomy and It’s Influence on Instruction, Nancy Harmening
Untapped Potential: Social Emotional Learning and Intervention Programs for Students Experiencing Underperformance, Kathleen Bridget Healy King
A Case Study of a Comprehensive Model of Global Education Strategy Based on Cosmopolitanism, Esther Quintero Heiser
Dancing in the Liminal Tension: A Phenomenological Study of how Queer Black Boys Manifest Happiness in an Urban Midwest High School, Kendrick D. Johnson
K-8 eLearning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: "Spreading" Best Practices, Michelle A. Johnson
A Policy Examination of Digital Multimedia Evidence in Police Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Timothy P. Larmon
Applying the Social Model of Disability: A Phenomenology of Initiating Change in Higher Education, Olena M. Marshall
The Plan Starts Now: A Study of Juvenile Delinquency and a Re-entry Program Back into the Community, Lynell Porch
A Case Study of a Comprehensive Model of Global Education Strategy Based on Cosmopolitanism, Esther Quintero Heiser
A Study of Modern College Student Activism: The Relationship to the School and How Groups Form, James Garry Stewart
Developing a Culture of Care and Support: A Review of Institutional Practices and Growth Opportunities Affecting Black Male Student-Athletes at Southtown Community College, Roberto D. Torres
Measuring the Impact of Residency Requirements and the Relationship with the Citizens in the Community, Daniel Villa
Resilience & Wellness Teams: A Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for Law Enforcement Officers, Landon Jay Wade
Tracking and Experiences of Black Students Following the Inception of No Child Left Behind, Gwenda Walters
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Chasing the American Dream: Refugee students and care in U.S. high schools, Yacoub Aljaffery
Muslim Women and Centered Leadership Practices, Raheela Al Karim
Consent Around the Globe: Sexual violence prevention programming that responds to the needs of international students, Michael Blackman
How do personalized learning programs’ instructional designs match gifted students’ experiences in using them?, Sarah Bright
Preparing a Diverse and Culturally Sustaining Teacher Workforce: The Role of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy and Policy in Teacher Education, Emily Caliendo
The Social Construction of the Progressive Era: A Critical-Historiographical Case Study in Vocationalism, Brian D. Carlson
The Purpose of Education: A Case Study on Accountability and Latina Teachers in a Midwest Charter Network, Alexandra Irma Cruz
The Impact of Racial Identity in College Planning Resources for African American Students considering Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Camille Franklin
The Role of Parental and Family Involvement in the Persistence of Freshman First-Generation College Students, Ray O. Grant
STATE-FUNDED DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM: ONE STATE’S PERSONALIZATION APPROACH TO INCREASE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES AND REDUCE DROPOUT RATES, Debra H. Harris
Reclaiming Joy: Finding Resilience in Families with Children with Autism, Nancy K. Hashimoto
Combatting the Drive Deficit: An Exploration of Conative Skill Inclusion in College and Career Readiness Policy, Vanessa Hein
The "Being" and "Doing" of a "Good Teacher" from a Soka Perspective, Nozomi Inukai
Relational Trust as a Determinant of Principal Turnover: A Quantitative Analysis, Steven Michael Jeretina
Academic Engagement and Institutional Experiences of the Undergraduate Community College Student from Marginalized Communities, Fashawn D. Jones
Becoming a Feminist Educator: A Self-Study on Feminist Pedagogy in a Music History Classroom, Sarah Wells Kaufman
Wakanda College Retention Program: Developing Black and Brown Young Men, William A. McHenry
Creating Positive School Culture on Social Media - School Culture on the Go, Antoine L. Reed