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The Impact Of Selected Variables On Persistence And Progression Of First-Year Students At A Historically Black College And University., Syreeta Yvette Landy-Blacklock

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship and predictability of demographic factors, and academic factors on the persistence and progression rates among first-year, full-time, four-year degree seeking students at a Historically Black College and University. Specifically, this study focused on the predictive power of demographic factors (gender, ethnicity, and SES), and academic factors (high school GPA and the number of hours passed) on the persistence and progression rates among first-year, full-time, four-year degree seeking students attending a Historically Black College and University. A correlational research design was employed in the study. Data was provided by the Office …

Discipline Strategies, Gender, And Disabilities That Impact The High School Graduation Rates Of African American Students With Special Needs., Danielle Corbie-Archey

Dissertations (2016-Present)

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The purpose of this study was to determine if discipline strategies, gender, and disabilities impact the successful cohort graduation of African American students with special needs. While much research has been conducted to investigate the achievement gap and discipline gap, there is a paucity of research on how discipline affects the graduation rate of this population. Furthermore, this research is also to expose the inequities within the special education system. A quantitative research design was selected to study the graduation rates of African American students over the past years from 2017 to 2020. For this study, data regarding Five-Year …

Self-Efficacy Perceptions Of Middle School Reading Teachers In Majority Minority Inclusive Classrooms On Their Ability To Achieve Students Success., Debra Jean Lewis

Dissertations (2016-Present)

According to the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics (NCES, 2022), the number of students who require special accommodations in the classroom continues to increase. Because studies have shown that positive outcomes for students are directly linked to the self-efficacy of educators (Lotter et al., 2018; Neugebauer et al., 2019), educators who serve these populations must possess high levels of positive self-efficacy to handle the challenges associated with inclusive settings and specialized skills needed to achieve student success. The purpose of this study, which was guided and supported by the Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986), was to …

The Impact Of Teachers' Social Emotional Competency And Reading Pedagogy On The Emergent Literacy Of Children In Early Childhood Classrooms, Scholastica Turner-Moore

Dissertations (2016-Present)

According to the study, teachers' beliefs significantly shape the instructional practices they choose to employ in the classroom. The study's overarching goal was to ascertain whether children’s emergent literacy development (ages 3 and 4) is positively influenced by their early childhood teachers' social-emotional instruction, reading pedagogy, phonological awareness activities, and educational qualifications. This study focuses on early childhood centers across the southeastern jurisdiction of the United States. The researcher selected participants from a comprehensive list of over 2,300 regional non-governmental financed early childhood programs that were publicly available through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), a state-managed …

The Effects Of Demographic And Church Related Factors On Burnout Among Ministers And Church Leaders., Senta Eastern

Dissertations (2016-Present)

Church leaders met with increasing workload demands, meeting high expectations and being able to manage their time are subject to elevated and prolonged levels of stress leading to burnout. The burnout phenomenology evolved from observations made of helping professionals working with chronic drug users while becoming increasingly fatigued and experiencing a daily loss of motivation. In a similar fashion, ministers’ emotional, physical, cognitive, and even spiritual reserves may be depleted when faced with elaborate demands. Meanwhile, few studies have been conducted to examine job satisfaction and implications for burnout within ministry. The purpose of this study was to examine the …

Hbcu Athletic Administrators' Perception Toward Creating A Graduate Level Curriculum For Directors Of Athletics, Kevin Granger

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to investigate historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) athletic administrators (i.e., Directors of Athletics, Senior Women Administrators, Commissioners) perceptions of curriculum development and design of a graduate (doctoral) level curriculum for athletic programs. Few studies were reported in the literature of researchers investigating variables affecting the operation, effectiveness and curriculum development of athletics at HBCUs. Athletics curriculum continues to be debated amongst this discipline’s educators. Athletic directors (ADs) in institutions of higher education are the chief administrators of their respective athletic departments. Davis (2002) explains that ADs are consequently praised for the success or …

Factors Related To Teachers, Students, And Schools And Reading Achievement Of Middle School Students, India Danielle Elliott

Dissertations (2016-Present)

Low reading achievement is an issue that plagues school systems across the United States. It is well established that students, teachers, and school styles have an impact on students’ reading ability and performance. This study aims to determine whether student and teacher demographics along with school-related factors significantly predict reading achievement in middle school. Specifically, this study investigates student gender, student ethnicity, teacher gender, teacher ethnicity, school curriculum, and school schedule as it relates to middle school scores on the reading component of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. To test whether or not three hypotheses …

Students' Perceptions Of Foreign Professors At A Historically Black College And University (Hbcu), Caleb D.E Butiko

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of gender, teaching styles, student cultural awareness, professor’s accent, and ethnicity on students’ perceptions of foreign professors at a Historically Black College and University. Multiple regression was used for the analysis of this study. The predictor variables were analyzed through a pilot study to ensure that they were related to the dependent or criterion variable, as required of multiple regression models. Two hundred students participated in this study, during the Fall semester of 2021. All the subjects completed a questionnaire on students’ perceptions of foreign professors. The results revealed that …

The Predictability Of Faculty Participation In Professional Development Programs Using Demographic, Academic, And Occupational Factors In Higher Education, Dibande Anna Itoe

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to determine if there exist any predictive relationships between faculty demographic, academic, and occupational factors, and faculty participation in professional development programs. Despite the established benefits of faculty participating in professional development programs and its corresponding impact on student learning and graduation rates, a critical issue for professional development centers has been how to attract and motivate faculty to participate in these programs (James Jacob et. al., 2019). A correlational research procedure was used as the structural framework for conducting this study, and the population of interest were higher education faculty from two private …

Examining The Relationship Between Lep Status And Delinquency Amongst High Schools Across America, Adrian Jesus Campos

Dissertations (2016-Present)

This research is intended to examine the relationship between the enrollment of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in American high schools and the rate of delinquency on campus. While the stigma and general belief that immigrants and criminality are correlated has existed throughout American History, empirical research findings have generally indicated the inverse to be true and often find that immigrants engage in lower rates of delinquency in comparison to their non-immigrant counterparts. Previous work in the field has primarily identified immigrants by legal or technical categorization, primarily nativity and immigrant status. Fewer are the studies who identify this group …

The Impact Of Demographic Factors On The Persistence, Study Habits, And Motivation Of African American And Latino Male Community College Students, Martin Perez

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship and predictability of demographic factors on the persistence, study habits and motivation level among African American and Latino male community college students. Specifically, this study was concerned with the predictive power of demographic (socio-economic status, age, ethnicity, and family support) factors on the persistence, study habits, and motivation level among minority male community college students. A predictive correlated research design was utilized in the current study. Eighty-three (83) minority male college students were selected to participate in the study. An instrument entitled The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) …

The Predictability Of Selected Academic Demographic And Family Related Factors On The Academic Achievement Of Middle School Students., Demetria Westmoreland

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship and predictability of selected demographic, academic and family related factors on the academic performance of middle school students. Specifically, this study will be concerned with the predictability of the variables gender, ethnicity, standardized mathematics scores, standardized reading scores, family income, type of household, socioeconomic status and primary language spoken in the home on the academic performance of middle school students as measured by their STAAR’s social studies scores. A quantitative correlational research design was employed in the current investigation. A linear relationship was not found between the demographic factors of …

The Predictability Of Types Of Mentoring Relationships On The Perceived Performance Behaviors Of College Undergraduate Students, Jeffery Lindsey

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictability of types of mentoring relationships on the perceived academic success, retention status, graduation status, and progression status of undergraduate students in the United States. Specifically, this study focused on the predictable relationship between types of mentoring relationships such as peer mentorship, faculty mentorship, e-mentorship, and group mentorship on the perceived academic success, retention status, graduation status, and persistence status of undergraduate students. For this study I utilized a correlational design. A survey was used to collect quantitative data from undergraduate students. A purposive sample of the population was necessary for …

The Impact Of Selective Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Factors On Academic Performance And Persistence Rate Of First-Year College Students: Implications For Counseling., Tanya Sharneek Jones

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The issue of first-year college students academic performance and persistence rate has recently become a focal point for policy discussions because researchers, administrators, counselors, and policymakers are increasingly interested in understanding why some students succeed while others fail. To help incoming freshmen accomplish their academic and career goals, college and universities must gain the necessary insight on how to retain these students and assist them in matriculating on their campuses. Selective cognitive and non-cognitive characteristics associated with incoming freshmen will have a significant impact on them remaining in school and graduating. The purpose of this study was to examine the …

The Effects Of Socio-Personal, Job-Related, And School-Related Factors On The Level Of Financial Support By Alumni Of Higher Education Institutions, Bosede Ozavogu Airhia

Dissertations (2016-Present)

This study presents an examination of the relationship and predictability of selected socio-personal, job-related, and school-related factors on the level of financial support by alumni at an historically black college and university (HBCU). In this study, the researcher specifically examined the predictive power of socio-personal, job-related, and school-related factors. These factors consisted of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, income, occupation, years on the job since graduating, sense of belonging to university, engagement in student activities, and interaction with faculty and staff on the financial support of alumni of an historically black college and university by reviewing data from a modified …

The Impact Of Demographic And Academic Factors On The Anxiety Behaviors Of Student-Athletes, Kerrie Ann Patterson-Brown

Dissertations (2016-Present)

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the predictable relationship between selected demographic factors, academic factors and the state and trait anxiety scores among student-athletes. Specifically, this empirical investigation was concerned with the predictability of the state and trait anxiety scores among student-athletes employing the following predictor variables: gender; age; ethnicity; grade point average, STAAR English I test scores, and STAAR Algebra I test scores. A correlation (regression) research design was utilized in the current investigation. One hundred seventy-eight (178) student-athletes attending a sport science Charter School were selected to participate in this investigation. Two instruments entitled the Demographic …

Classroom Strategies And First Year Instructors, Ana Gonzales

Honor’s College Freeman Research Journal

The first year for an educator can be difficult. Leaming new systems, new teaching tools, and new rules for a particular school district can be daunting for a teacher who is fresh out of college. On the other hand, many first-time instructors have no issues maneuvering these obstacles; however, they fail when it comes to classroom management skills. Finding time for the lesson, students, and themselves is a difficult feat. The focus of this study looks at four distinct andversatile classroom strategies: mastering transitions, fostering and building relationships between students and teachers, utilizing collaboration projects, and establishing a clear classroom …

Attachment Styles And Acculturation Of Christian Asian Indians: Impact On Life Satisfaction, Sherin K. Isaac

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College Environmental Factors Related To Faculty Morale, Debora J. Butts

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A Study Of The Administrative Development Of Academic Department Chairpersons In Selected Institutions Of Higher Education., Rondell E. Bailey

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Performance Of African American And Lower-Income Students On State Standardized Tests., Mavis R. Higgins-Green

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An Analysis Of The Effects Of Selected Demographic Variables On The Readiness Of Kindergarten Students., Carolyn H. Harris

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The Effects Of Selected Variables On The Motivation And Attitudes Of Urban Secondary School Students In Large Metropolitan School District., San Juanita Garza-Perez

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A Comparative Analysis Of Scientific Research Administrators Leadership Practices In Public And Private Universities, Amin Muhammad

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An Analysis Of Factors Contributing To The Prediction Of Teacher Education Candidates Performance On The Examination For The Certification Of Educators In Texas (Excet), Alexander Alma Duncan

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The Effects Of Teacher/Student Preparations And Teacher/Student Expectations On The Mathematics Performances Of Eleventh And Twelfth Grade Students From A Minority/Urban Setting On A Statewide Test., Lucia Elaine Berry

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The Effect Of Family Structure On The Self-Concept Of Urban African-American Middle School Children, Alease Elaine Merre Bailey

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A Descriptive Study Of The Adequacy And Efficiency Of The Texas Educational Assessment Of Minimum Skills Test To Measure Urban Students’ Abilities., Jessie Dale Fowler

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Depressive Symptomatology Among High Risk African American Adolescent Males, Dashiel J. Geyen

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The Mentor-Mentee Relationship Between Doctoral Advisors And Advises At An Historically Black University, Barbara Jeane J. Davis

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