Dissertations from 2021
Grounded Leadership: Exploring Health and Wellness Strategies of Exemplary Field Grade Commanders in the California Army National Guard, Christopher G. Schoenwandt
Grounded Roots Applied to Women Presidents in the California Community Colleges System, Penny Shreve
Political Styles and Strategies Used by Midsized Elementary School District Superintendents to Work With School Board Members, Christine Sinatra
Exemplary Leaders' Use of Power and Influence to Cultivate an Ethical Organizational Climate: Case Studies of Millennial High School Principals, Carline Ryan Sinkler
Strategies That Exemplary Elementary Dual Immersion Principals Use to Create an Organizational Culture of Inclusiveness, Stephanie K. Smart
Excelling in Telework: A Delphi Study, Ashley Carlin Smith
The Integration of Art: A Multiple Case Study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Schools in Three Schools in Southern California, Reyna Esther Smith
How Exemplary Female Superintendents Use Six Sources Of Influence To Achieve Extraordinary Results, Cheryl Sosa
Family Child Care (FCC) Provider Perspectives of Barriers to Obtaining Resources and Support Services for Quality Child Care Outcomes: A Qualitative Study, Kathleen Diane Tostado Kenshur
A Qualitative Analysis of Associate Degree Nurses’ Perceptions of Motivators and Barriers to Return to School for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Jacqueline Urena
Support Systems Contributing to Retention of Latinas in the Superintendent Position, Rachel Lemus Valenzuela
Safety Climate and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Petroleum Refinery Workers, Mark Zapp
Dissertations from 2020
Impact of Short-Term Overseas Immersion on Military Linguist Trainees’ Self-Efficacy, Ying Amatya
A Male Veteran Student Postsecondary Education Experience, Chris Armstrong
Professional Learning Communities: Team Development, Sonia Arnold-DeHay
The Impact Support Staff has on School Climate at Comprehensive High Schools from the Perspective of Principals, Melissa Bako
The Lived Experience of Black American Women Who Were Teen Mothers and their Pathway to Achieve Master’s Degrees and Higher, Shuante Bingham
Multiple Case Studies Using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Stacy Brouillette
Identifying Successful Strategies Within an Extrinsic Reward System to Improve Behavior in the Alternative School Setting, Christian Burner
Expert Teachers Practices to Aide in Student Achievement, JT Cameron
Elite Female Long-Distance Runners and the Impact of Social Media on Their Lives Professionally and Personally, Elizabeth Camy
Trust and Leadership: How Exemplary Superintendents Build Successful Principal Teams in Elementary School Districts, Louann Carlomagno
Women in County Government Leadership: Using Personal Power to Overcome Self-Sabotage, Jamie R. Crews
The History of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Leadership at Brandman University From an Innovation Theory Perspective: Alpha Cohort 2012, Jennifer Dinielli
The Voices of African American Female First-Generation College Student Seniors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tamara Frazier
Phenomenological Study of Military Veteran CEOs: The Transition Experience and Mentorship From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, Anthony Gagliardo
Against the Wind: A Study on Aviation as a Female Career Choice, Bonnie Gagliardo
Exploration of Recognized Risk-Analytic Practices by C-Suite Expert Executives of Nonprofit Agencies that serve the Homeless Population: A Delphi Study, AJ Galka-Gonyeau
Bay Area LGBTQ+ Millennials: The Newest Generation Leading the Gay Civil Rights Movement, Sara Miyo Hall-Kennedy
Impact of Grit and Emotional Intelligence on Longevity of Expert Principals, Marcia Hamilton
Leadership Behaviors Needed by Executive Directors of Nonprofit Victim Support Organizations, Timothy Hunt
Barriers to Accepting Special Education by Slavic Parents of Children with Special Needs in the Sacramento County, Tatyana Kisel
Title I Schools and Strategies That Work, Michelle Manriquez
The Organizational Socialization Experiences of First-Year Principals, Alicia M. Montgomery
Understanding The Job Satisfaction And Retention Of Lived Experiences Of Millennial Healthcare Leaders And Their Perspectives About Job Satisfaction And Retention, Zhalleh Moortezagholli
Effective Paraeducator Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploration of Training and Support Needs, Kristen Nottle-Powell
Emotional Intelligence: An Essential Ingredient for Principals to Successfully Implement the Big Picture Learning 10 Distinguishers, Amos Nugent III
Leading for Excellence, Atikah S. Osman
Leading for Excellence: Leadership Behaviors That Support a High-Achieving School Environment, Amy Parangan
Mental Health and Discipline in California Community Schools, Damien Phillips
Female Superintendents’ Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and Their Journey to Reclaiming Their Power, Rebecca Pianta
Leadership Approaches Federal Government Civilian Employees Perceive Most Effective for Enhancing Employee Morale and Productivity, Darryl E. Powe Sr
The Perceptions of High School Students in Northern California on Proactive Restorative Justice Elements, Chasity Raybuck-Bonilla
Emotional Intelligence Methods Utilized by Successful Major League Baseball Closers to Perform Successfully in High Pressure Situations, Joshua Rosenthal
A Delphi Study of Effective Strategies and Supporting Activities for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism with TK-5th Grade Students, Phillip Shelley
The Efficacy of the Co-Principal Model of School Administration as Viewed Through the Lens of the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders, Jennifer Slater-Sanchez
Exploring the Political Styles and Strategies Used by Successful Women Classified Managers in Educational Agencies, Colleen Stanley
Noncognitive Factors: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Graduates’ Perceived Influence on College Readiness, Cindi Swenson
Women in Judicial Leadership: Using Personal Power to Overcome Self-Sabotage, Tiffáni Thomas
Political Styles and Strategies of Suburban Unified School District Superintendents and Board Members: A Mixed Methods Study, Reginald Thompkins
Guided Pathway Elements from the California Community College Counselor Perspective, Tiffany Welter
Superintendent Transitions: Planning for the Expected, Jennifer Wildman
Phenomenological Study on the Impact of Servant Leadership for Establishing a Culture of High Performance as Perceived by Middle School Principals, Alison L. Wills
Perceptions of Secondary School Special Education Teachers of Their Preparation for Coteaching, Vicki Zands
Dissertations from 2019
G.I. Jane Fem etran Goes Corporate: An Exploration of Post-9/11 Female Combat Veterans Transitioning to a Civilian Career, Tumona Austin
The Lived Experiences and Perceived Challenges of Young Arab Muslim Females with the Hijab in Southern California in the Contemporary Era, Sepideh Baniani
Leading for Excellence: Leadership Behaviors That Cultivate a High-Achieving School Environment, Kristen Belknap
Political Styles and Strategies Used by Exemplary Suburban Unified District Superintendents With Board Members: A Mixed Methods Study, Tammy Blakely
How are Districts Using the Local Control Funding Formula to Close the Achievement Gap, Jacob Briggs
Factors Considered by Special Education Case Managers When Making a Decision to Mainstream Emotionally Disturbed Students from a Self-Contained Classroom to General Education Classes, Pamela Butler-Harris
Strengthening Teacher-Student Relationships: Identifying Strategies From Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools, Allison Cano
Conversational Leadership Behaviors of Exemplary Unified School District Superintendents, Jacqueline A. Cardenas
A Qualitative Study Exploring the Influence of Low-Income Parental Engagement on Academic Achievement, Deborah Cardin
How Exemplary Rural Superintendents Build Trust With and Between School Board Members, Edwin Cora
Examining the Effects of Brain Education on Employee Stress Management, Work Performance, Relationships, and Well-being, Ericka Crawford
Leadership Storytelling: How elementary school principals use storytelling to lead and make transformational change, Nicholas Damico
How Professional Physical Therapist Education Programs Develop Cultural Competence Within Their Students: An Exploratory Concurrent Mixed Methods Study, Dustin E. Domingo
A Mixed-Methods Study of How Elementary Principals Build Trust With Staff Using Weisman’s Five Domains of Trust Model, Diana Escalante
How Exemplary Regional Occupational Centers and Programs Superintendents Build Trust With and Between School Board Members, Theresa M. Giamarino
Factors of Women-Founded High-Growth Technology Startup, Renee Gillard
Best Practices for Addressing the Achievement Gap for Hispanic Elementary Students, Megan C. Greene
Exploring the Perceptions of Teachers and Principals on Parent Involvement in County Community School Students’ Academic Achievement, Sandra Luz Hernandez-Monreal