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Examining The Nexus Of Communication, Leadership, And Employee Satisfaction In Community Colleges: A Mixed-Methods Exploration, Sudhir J. Kamath

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Employee turnover and attrition are not something that organizations look forward to. This is particularly significant at community colleges, where staff retention is important for stability and student success. While employees leave for a variety of reasons, dissatisfaction is one of the main reasons employees look for other jobs. This research seeks to answer the central question: How do different leadership styles and communication practices impact employee satisfaction levels at rural two-year community colleges? A mixed methods case study was conducted using survey and semi-structured interviews at four rural Midwestern colleges.

Environmental Education Professionals And K-12 School Counselors: Collaboration For Engaging The Conservation And Natural Resources Workforce Of The Next Generation, Brent M. Erb

Education Doctorate Dissertations

Environmental education (EE) professionals often fail to reflect the diverse, intersectional identities of the students and communities they serve. As frontline professionals among the conservation and natural resources (CNR) professions, addressing this requisite and urgent disparity is vital for fostering equitable teaching and learning environments that are safe, welcoming, accessible, and inclusive. EE professionals play a pivotal role in filling knowledge gaps, fostering ecological literacy, and introducing students to CNR careers, just as K-12 school counselors play a meaningful role in helping students expand upon their interests and acquire experience and skills to cultivate self-efficacy to support the belief in …

Faith In Tomorrow: Strategies To Inspire Philanthropic Support For Catholic Schools, Angelo Milicia

Theses and Dissertations

Philanthropy plays a vital role in sustaining Catholic schools; however, the factors that motivate donors to support these institutions remain an area of ongoing inquiry. This study examines the key influences driving philanthropic giving to Catholic education, exploring the intersection of faith, personal values, institutional trust, and perceived impact on students and communities. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporates survey data from 185 participants and insights from 17 focus group members to identify the primary motivations behind donor support. The findings indicate that religious commitment, personal connections to Catholic education, and belief in the school’s mission are among the …

Effect Of Cycle Coaching On Middle School Math Achievement, Lauren Wilson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this project study was that 96% of middle school students at the local district did not meet proficient level on the math state assessment (MSA). School leaders implemented coaching cycles grounded in the theory of action for teacher coaching to enhance teacher knowledge and practice and to improve student achievement; however, the effectiveness of this intervention was unknown. The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the difference in MSA scores between middle school students whose teachers participated in cycle coaching and students whose teachers did not, while controlling for the previous year’s MSA score. …

2025-04-03 Student Government Association Resolution - Draft, Morehead State University. Students Government Association.

Faculty Senate Records

A draft resolution submitted by the Student Government Association to the Faculty Senate on April 4, 2025.

2025-04-03 Removal Of Diversity Statement, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A copy of the Faculty Senate Diversity Statement which was removed from the University's website by order of the institution's legal counsel on April 3, 2025.

2025-04-03 Faculty Regent's Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A report submitted by the Faculty Senate Regent to the Faculty Senate on April 3, 2025.

2025-04-03 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from April 3, 2025.

2025-04-03 Second Reading Of Hidden Documents Resolution, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A second reading of a proposed resolution on hidden documents and administrative transparency submitted and discussed at the April 3, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

2025-04-03 Policy Review And Revision Process - Second Reading, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A second reading of the Policy Review and Revision Process submitted at the April 3, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

The Use Of Evidence-Based Behavior Practices In The General Education Classroom: A Comparison Of Teacher Perception And Implementation, Casey L. Horvath

Education Doctorate Dissertations

This study investigated the perceptions and beliefs of four general education kindergarten teachers regarding their use of evidence-based behavior practices compared to their observed implementation of those practices. Classroom observations were conducted to collect data regarding teachers use of “honey” (positive, evidence-based practices) as compared to their use of “vinegar” (negative comments, redirections, etc.). Teacher interviews were also conducted to examine teacher perceptions, and the data was compared to determine if perceptions matched reality. Teachers reported being familiar with almost all 20 behavior practices included in the study and stated they used more than half. However, teachers were directly observed …

Addressing Significant Disproportionality In Special Education, Margretta G. Cottle-Hylton, Lori L. Ginn-O'Keefe

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Margretta G. Cottle Hylton and Lori L. Ginn-O’Keefe Garrison on April 2, 2025.

Presentation: Gps Model For Oral Presentations, Cristo Leon Ph.D.

STEM for Success Resources

This presentation is about the use of the GPS model

Access And Aid In Higher Education: An Account Of Students' Perceptions Of Louisiana's Tops, Melissa Ann Whitley

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Perhaps now more than ever, merit-based financial aid is vital to the economic well-being of states. In Louisiana, many high school students do not have the same access and aid to post-secondary education, therefore permanent and sustainable changes are needed to the Louisiana TOPS program to remove barriers and address student needs. The purpose of this study is to provide an account of the Louisiana TOPS program, explore whether TOPS contributes to the persistent disparities across different socioeconomic groups in college participation and completion, and if the TOPS program alleviates brain drain of the workforce.

This study employed a case …

Artificial Intelligence In Collegiate Athletic Communications: Revolutionizing Communications And Collegiate Athletics, Jared T. Gerke

Leadership Education Capstones

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its influence across professional fields, including athletic communications, demands closer examination. Despite extensive research in journalism and public relations, scholars have largely overlooked AI’s role in collegiate athletic communications. To address this gap, this study surveyed professionals from the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) to explore current use of AI and aspirations for its integration in the workplace. The results of this study show that NSIC professionals generally view AI as a beneficial tool. However, adoptions remain low within both the NSIC and the broader field. Most respondents expressed little concern about AI …

An Investigation Of Ncaa Women’S Ice Hockey Players Motivations To Enter The Transfer Portal, Sarah E. Bobrowski

Leadership Education Capstones

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) introduced the transfer portal to allow student-athletes the opportunity to transfer between institutions while maintaining their eligibility. While the transfer portal has significantly impacted college athletics, there is limited research on the specific motivations of female student-athletes’ decision to transfer. This study aims to explore the factors influencing NCAA women’s ice hockey players’ decisions to enter the transfer portal, focusing on athletic, academic, and social motivations. The study will provide valuable insights for athletic directors, university administrators, and coaches in developing retention strategies that foster a supportive environment for student-athletes. Findings from this research …

A Case Study Of Special Education Students' Transition Into Postsecondary Opportunities, Lacy Stanford

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore educators’ perceptions of how special education teachers (SETs) influence special education students' (SESs) transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities in a small, rural high school in Tennessee. The researcher focused on special education educators and how they support students with disabilities in transitioning from secondary to postsecondary opportunities, including education, employment, apprenticeships, and military. These factors were explored through data review and interviews from educators’ perspectives of SETs. This study involved examining how SESs traditionally fail to experience postsecondary success at the same degree as their peers without disabilities, including …

The Impacts Of Coach-Athlete Relationships On Men’S Basketball Student-Athlete Mental Health Outcomes, Luke D. Martens

Leadership Education Capstones

The relationship between student-athletes and their coaches is dynamic and extends beyond sports performance. This connection holds significant implications for the mental health and overall well-being of student-athletes, shaping their experiences both on and off the court (Short, 2005). Coaches often serve as mentors, role models, and sources of support, influencing various aspects of athletes’ lives beyond their athletic endeavors (Burns, 2019). Understanding the intricacies of this relationship is crucial in addressing the mental health challenges that student-athletes may encounter throughout their academic and athletic journey.

Teacher Mindset: An Investigation On The Influence Of Teachers’ Transformational Leadership On Growth Mindset, Rodolfo Reyes

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

Identifying transformational leadership as a predictor of a growth mindset can be useful in developing teachers’ growth mindset. This nonexperimental quantitative study examined the relationship between teachers’ growth mindset and transformational leadership, and how the dimensions of teacher transformational leadership styles predict teachers’ growth mindset. The current study examined 63 participants in a school district in Florida. Using Dweck’s growth mindset survey (2006) and a researcher-created instrument to assess teachers’ perceptions of growth mindset and transformational leadership, the study resulted in a statistically significant finding of the association and prediction of transformational leadership on growth mindset. Demographics, such as teachers’ …

What About Us? The Lived Experiences Of Mentors Who Mentor At-Risk Youth, Janee L. Jackson-Barnett

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the experiences and perspectives of mentors who mentor at-risk youth. Mentoring relationships have begun to surface in many sectors including professional, residential, and educational. The current research regarding mentorship presents a critical imbalance of focus, highlighting primarily the experiences of mentee participants. This can lead to a lack of understanding regarding the experiences of mentors who mentor at-risk youth. By highlighting the shared phenomenon of those who mentor at-risk youth, mentor satisfaction, mentoring practices, mentor enjoyment, and relationship longevity could improve. The social constructivism theoretical framework was utilized to understand …