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Dissertations from the University of Massachusetts Global.

Dissertations from 2021 2021

A Phenomenological Study of Exemplary Charter School Executive Directors Leading From the Heart, Giovanna Arzaga

International Students’ Perceived Support and Barriers Adapting to the New Cultural Experience in a Southern California University, Jeanette Ayala

Exploring Factors Influencing the Transition of Adult Students From Noncredit to Credit Community College Courses, Kevin Baker

Black Parents Matter, Too: Identifying and Overcoming the Barriers to School Participation for African American Parents, Alycia Benson

African American Elementary School Principals' Perspectives of the African American Student Achievement Gap, Lisa Broomfield

Effective Mindfulness Practices for Reducing Veteran Teacher Perceived Stress, Michael Brouillette

Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experience of Black Women in Positions of Leadership in California State Government, Tonia Burgess

Forty Years After the Larry P. Decision: School Psychologists’ Perceptions of the Assessment of African American Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Shara Cabreros

The Student Voice: Experiences of First-Generation, Adult, Latino Male Tutees Learning within a Peer Tutoring Environment, Shawn M. Carney

The Impact of Organizational Citizenship and School Culture and Climate Behaviors of Small Elementary School Principals, Teresa Cowan-Fayter

Exemplary Leaders’ Use of Power and Influence to Cultivate an Ethical Organizational Climate: Case Studies of Millennial Leaders in Admissions/Enrollment Management in Private Non-profit Higher Education, Sasha Crowley

Strategies Exemplary Mental Health Leaders Use to Stay Grounded While Working with Veterans, Audrey Dangtuw

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act ( WIOA) Programs: Examining: WIOA Impact on At-Risk Disconnected Youth's Academic, Career, and Personal Development, Shellie Dansby

Career and Technical Education Students Advancing to Higher Education Through Faculty Mentoring, Joneane P. Davis

Leadership Strategies Exemplary Unified School District Superintendents Use to Create a Culture of Inclusiveness, Lynn J Carmen Day

Common Ground Leadership in California Private, Nonprofit Colleges and Universities: Transformative Behaviors in the Higher Education Field, Monique DeRuiter-Ouwinga

The Culturally Intelligent School Leader: Leadership Strategies of Exemplary Elementary School Principals in Creating a Culture of Inclusiveness, Leila Dodge

Communication Technology Within Community Colleges, Nicole Dunne

How Exemplary Industrial Production Managers Lead Successfully Through the Turbulence of the COVID-19 Crisis, Wendi Fast

How Exemplary Industrial Production Managers Lead Successfully Through the Turbulence of the COVID-19 Crisis, Wendi Fast

Los Graduados; Factors affecting first-generation Hispanic males attainment of a terminal degree, Frank Figueroa

The Perception of First-Generation Community College Students with Regards to the Academic Impact of Student Support Services: A Phenomenological Study, Rubinder Garcha

Exploring Resilience in Exemplary Rural School Superintendents, Silas Gaussoin-Radcliffe

Strategies Superintendents Use to Build Leadership Capacity with Executive Teams, Andrew Leonard Giannini

From Barriers to Success: How Elementary School Principals Strategically Lead Schools to Become 21st Century Learning Exemplar Schools, Heather Gold

Exemplary Urban Unified District Superintendents Leading With Transformational Strategies During the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis, Sandra Hernandez

Community College ESL and English Composition Faculty Collaboration, Lynn Hovde

Teachers Attitudes Regarding Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma-Informed Educational Practices, and Student Resiliency, Alyson Reynolds Kohl

The Phenomenological Study on the Impact of Servant Leadership for Establishing a Culture of High Performance as Perceived by High School Principals, Angela Lawyer

How Do Exemplary Public School Superintendent Lead During Turbulent Times by Relying on Their Moral Purpose, Concern for the Collective Interest, Personal Temperament, and Resilience, Jason Lea

Dames Paving Pathways to Directorships. A Study About Female Leaders in Art Museums in the United States, Mechele Manno

A Phenomenological Replication Study on the Unique Challenges Experienced by Veterans Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) While Attending a California State University (CSU) in Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, or Orange County, Ralph Martinez

Leadership Strategies That Exemplary K-12 Latina Superintendents in California Use to Create an Organizational Culture of Inclusiveness Using Kennedy’s Five Leadership Qualities of Cultural Differences, Martha Martín Pérez

Vocational Education: CNA Students’ Perspectives of Soft Skills in Training and The Workplace, Kimberly S. McClendon-Payton

Washington State Community College Leaders: Perceptions of the 2018 American Association of Community Colleges Competencies for Community College Leaders, Teresa McDermott

A Delphi Study of the Most Desirable Qualifications for Selecting Entry-Level School Site Administrators with no Prior Administrative Experience, Toshimi Minami

A Mixed Methods Analysis of the Relationship Between Independent Study Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence and At-Risk Students Academic Success, Stephanie Niemeyer

The Challenges of Lesbian Senior Leaders in the Army Branch of the Department of Defense, Ella Nunley-Spaights

A Study on How Retired U.S. Army First Sergeants Led Their Troops Throughout Turbulent Times in Afghanistan During Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Freedom Sentinel, Enrique Ortega

How Elementary Principals Use the Six Sources of Influence to Achieve Extraordinary Results, Monette Perez

Exemplary Leadership During Turbulent Times: A Study of Wartime Navy Submarine Commanders from 2001 to 2009, Rodney Lee Perryman

A Glimpse into the Multilingual Experience: A Phenomenological Study on How Nonnative English-Speaking Students Leverage Personal and Academic Support in Completing the Doctoral Journey, John Pervez

Leadership Engagement for Military Hospitals: A Case Study of the Effects of Executive Leader Engagement in Military Hospitals That Have Become High Reliability Organizations, Russell Phillips

An Analysis of Transformational Leadership in Youth Nonprofit Programs, Danielle Priest

Phenomenological Study on the Impact of Servant Leadership on Establishing a Culture of High Performance as Perceived by Principals of Native American Schools, Antonio Sandifer

Grounded Leadership: Exploring Health and Wellness Strategies of Exemplary Field Grade Commanders in the California Army National Guard, Christopher G. Schoenwandt

What Are School Counselors From Exemplary Alternative Schools Doing to Support Social and Emotional Learning With Students?, Sandra Shaw

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