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Feminist Attitudes, Behaviors, And Culture Shaping Women’S Center Practice, Angela Clark-Taylor, Emily Creamer, Barbara Lesavoy, Catherine Cerulli Dr.
Feminist Attitudes, Behaviors, And Culture Shaping Women’S Center Practice, Angela Clark-Taylor, Emily Creamer, Barbara Lesavoy, Catherine Cerulli Dr.
The Seneca Falls Dialogues Journal
The present article contributes to the growing research on women’s centers to extend and encourage the role of feminism in women’s center within higher education. We provide a brief history of feminism and women’s centers in higher education to illuminate the connections between previous research and our women’s center research on community perceptions of feminisms.
Shapeshifting Power: Indigenous Teachings Of Trickster Consciousness And Relational Accountability For Building Communities Of Care, Ionah M. Elaine Scully
Shapeshifting Power: Indigenous Teachings Of Trickster Consciousness And Relational Accountability For Building Communities Of Care, Ionah M. Elaine Scully
The Seneca Falls Dialogues Journal
Difficult dialogues are necessary work in order for communities to form coalitions, yet often these dialogues pose challenges for engaging in long-term work for social justice and systemic change. Power dynamics, microaggressions, and discomfort unlearning power and privilege can make long-term collaboration difficult. It is for this reason I discuss thinking of coalitions as communities of care and offer practical strategies for collaborating differently for sustainable action. Using Indigenous epistemology and methodology, Indigenous feminist and Indigequeer scholarship, as well as Indigenous land-based pedagogy and storytelling, I offer interventions using trickster teachings or trickster consciousness which I describe as comprised of …
Are Psychological Barriers An Unseen Threat To Women In Leadership? An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis On The Underrepresentation Of Women Chief Executive Officers In Healthcare, Nikia M. Dennis
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this qualitative study, using an interpretative phenomenological analysis methodology, was to identify if six women CEOs in New York State, who worked in the for-profit, not-for-profit, ambulatory and hospital, and nursing home healthcare subsectors of the healthcare industry encountered psychological barriers, such as low self-efficacy, low self-confidence, and low self-esteem, in their ascension to the CEO role, and if so, what strategies did they use to overcome those barriers. The semistructured interviews of the CEOs were analyzed and the findings revealed four concepts reflected in Bandura’s four sources of influence: performance, vicarious learning, verbal persuasion, and psychological …
Reimagining Career And Technical Education: Examining The Factors That Influence Grade 7–12 School Counselors’ Beliefs In Cte And Program Enrollment, Colleen M. Jackson
Reimagining Career And Technical Education: Examining The Factors That Influence Grade 7–12 School Counselors’ Beliefs In Cte And Program Enrollment, Colleen M. Jackson
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive phenomenological research study was to examine the factors that influenced school counselors’ beliefs in career and technical education (CTE) programs and how their beliefs influenced their recommendation of CTE enrollment to students in Grades 7–12. Using semi-structured, in-depth interviews, this study examined the lived experiences and beliefs of six Grade 7–12 school counselors that influenced their CTE program recommendations. The results of this qualitative research study indicated that contrary to the literature review, most of the participants recognized the importance of CTE and saw CTE positively, indicating the need for career awareness for students …
A Framework For Moving Beyond Awareness: Exploring How School Building And District Level Leaders Address Implicit Bias Through Professional Learning Structures, Susan E. Lohret
Education Doctoral
The descriptive phenomenological design of this study explores the phenomenon of addressing implicit bias through professional learning structures. The study examines the lived experiences of educational leaders through their reflections of the experiences and how they make sense of the experiences. Participants were included with the following criteria: a) professionals with district level leadership or school building leadership in New York State public schools and b) participation in addressing implicit bias through a formal program, curriculum, initiative, or informal structure. Focus group and semistructured interviews were conducted and the data collection tools were field tested. Data was transcribed, coded, and …
School District Leadership And Racial Justice: Examining The Use Of A Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework To Advance Equity Between Black And White Student Populations Within New York State Public Education, Diane M. Wynne
Education Doctoral
The current climate in the United States reflects a heightened focus on examining and challenging systemic inequities that have long impacted Black individuals. Culturally responsive education efforts have increased as schools experience increasingly diverse populations. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of how district leaders are implementing the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework in advancing equity between their Black and White student populations. Challenges and barriers experienced in the implementation of this framework, and approaches and strategies needed to overcome these were also explored. Interviews with six school district leaders …
An Examination Of Strategies For Social-Emotional Learning In Preschool Classroom Settings, Eva J. Thomas Dr.
An Examination Of Strategies For Social-Emotional Learning In Preschool Classroom Settings, Eva J. Thomas Dr.
Education Doctoral
This study examined the strategies and practices implemented in a preschool classroom to successfully address social-emotional learning (SEL) for preschool children with intensive needs. There is a gap in the literature regarding how preschool teachers integrate instructional practices and SEL in preschool classroom settings with challenging student behaviors. The study identified and analyzed the experiences of coaches and teachers using embedded SEL strategies and instructional practices to support the needs of challenging students. The study employed semi-structured interviews to identify the perceptions of teachers and coaches as to what strategies and supports worked best in three types of preschool classroom …
Leadership Practices And Dimensions Of Organizational Capacities: Supporting Innovation In Small Nonprofits, Beth E. Hurny-Fricano
Leadership Practices And Dimensions Of Organizational Capacities: Supporting Innovation In Small Nonprofits, Beth E. Hurny-Fricano
Education Doctoral
Innovation is key to increasing capacity and overall organizational survival for small nonprofit organizations providing safety net services. Small nonprofits are defined as organizations with an annual budget at or below 5 million dollars. Leadership practices and interventions designed to assist in building capacity have significant implications for the future of small nonprofit organizations. This study explores relationships among leadership practices, dimensions of organizational capacities, and innovation in small nonprofit organizations providing safety net services. The quantitative study utilized a combination of three data collection instruments: Complexity Leadership Interaction Modes Instrument, Nonprofit Capacity Instrument, and the Value Innovation Potential Assessment. …
New York State Comprehensive Higher Education Institutions: A Grounded Theory Study On Budgeting For Faculty Innovation To Survive The Looming Enrollment Crisis, Crystal Hallenbeck
New York State Comprehensive Higher Education Institutions: A Grounded Theory Study On Budgeting For Faculty Innovation To Survive The Looming Enrollment Crisis, Crystal Hallenbeck
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this grounded theory study was to gather faculty chairpersons’ perceptions on higher education budget models and their impact on faculty innovation. The focus was on comprehensive higher education institutions (HEIs) within the State University of New York (SUNY) schools. Ten faculty chairpersons were selected through random sampling. Each selected participant was tenure-tracked, had been at their institution for a minimum of 3 years, and had an interest in innovation. Semi-structured interviews and document reviews were used to gather data. The gathered data from the interviews was analyzed and used to develop a grounded theory relating to how …
Employee Engagement: Exploring Principal Dispositions In Turnaround Schools, Leah Kedley
Employee Engagement: Exploring Principal Dispositions In Turnaround Schools, Leah Kedley
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to gain more knowledge about leadership dispositions of school principals who could give insight into helping failing schools succeed. High-poverty, low-performing (HPLP) environments with chronically underperforming schools are identified as schools needing a “turnaround.” By learning more about the experiences of teachers and administrative leaders working with school principals in low-performing schools, a better understanding emerged of the leadership dispositions that can engage employees in a successful school turnaround. Three themes emerged based on the experiences from six teachers and four supervisors of school principals regarding the principals’ leadership dispositions and their …
Exploration Of The Perceptions And Attitudes Of School District Administrators Regarding Instructional Coaching In Central New York State Urban/Suburban Public School Districts, Kelly L. Adams Hutson
Exploration Of The Perceptions And Attitudes Of School District Administrators Regarding Instructional Coaching In Central New York State Urban/Suburban Public School Districts, Kelly L. Adams Hutson
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this study was to gather perceptions and attitudes from school district administrators regarding an instructional coach’s role, the components that influence the utilization of instructional coaches, and the specialized professional development for instructional coaches. Exploratory-descriptive qualitative research sought to identify the critical components necessary for comprehensive implementation of instructional coaching. The study utilized semi-structured interviews with seven tenured urban and suburban Central New York State (NYS) school district administrators in positions such as assistant superintendents, directors, or supervisors of professional development or curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Four themes emerged from the data. The themes related to the …
The Impact Of Incarceration On The Family; Perceptions Of Fatherhood By Incarcerated Fathers In A New York Jail: A Phenomenological Study, Priscila Echevarria De Sepulveda
The Impact Of Incarceration On The Family; Perceptions Of Fatherhood By Incarcerated Fathers In A New York Jail: A Phenomenological Study, Priscila Echevarria De Sepulveda
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this study was to understand and explore, through a qualitative phenomenological design, the lived parental experiences of incarcerated fathers in a Northeastern New York jail. For this research, an incarcerated father will be defined as a father who has a child 18 years or younger and is confined to a jail. This research project sought to gain knowledge in this area, and this study’s results will inform policymakers who create policies and programs that may address the sustainability and development of an incarcerated father’s parental identity. The study population comprised of nine incarcerated fathers, between the ages …
Perceptions Of Collaboration Between Special Education Teachers And Parents Of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Elementary Setting, Melissa M. White
Perceptions Of Collaboration Between Special Education Teachers And Parents Of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Elementary Setting, Melissa M. White
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this qualitative, semi-structured interview, phenomenological study was to investigate the perceptions of collaboration between a total of 10 special education teachers and parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the elementary setting. This study’s data was collected from five special education teachers and five parents of children diagnosed with ASD. Results from this study revealed that both groups viewed communication as important to facilitating collaboration. When thinking of barriers to collaboration, both groups viewed the lack of experience or training geared toward collaboration relating to students with ASD, whether teachers or parents, as a …
Exploration Of Covid-19’S Impact On Communication And Decision-Making Of First-Year College Students’ Enrollment For Fall 2020 And Their Final Postsecondary Plans, Ritza Falcon-Santiago
Exploration Of Covid-19’S Impact On Communication And Decision-Making Of First-Year College Students’ Enrollment For Fall 2020 And Their Final Postsecondary Plans, Ritza Falcon-Santiago
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the extent that the COVID-19 pandemic had on first-year college enrollments for the fall 2020 semester and the alternate plans that were made by Northeastern United States students. The general research question was, “What motivating factors contributed to recent high-school students’ decisions to take a gap year during the COVID-19 global pandemic?” To build an answer, this study was conducted to identify and explore the perceptions of 10 young adults who were accepted and committed to a 4-year college or university after high-school graduation, but they did not accomplish enrollment for …
Akwesasne Kanien’Kéhaka Isten:'A Tiatate'ken:'A (Akwesasne Aunties): An Ethnographic Journey Of Decolonial Healing, Konwahahawi Sarah Cecelia Rourke
Akwesasne Kanien’Kéhaka Isten:'A Tiatate'ken:'A (Akwesasne Aunties): An Ethnographic Journey Of Decolonial Healing, Konwahahawi Sarah Cecelia Rourke
Education Doctoral
Using a theoretical framework of survivance and strategic social change theory, the purpose of this ethnographic qualitative study was to explore and understand the Akwesasne Kanien’kéhaka Aunties regarding healing from colonialism through storytelling and photo sharing of their material culture and visual representations of their lived experiences. The re-search focused on Akwesasne Aunties, ages 30–39, and their stories regarding leadership, healing from colonialism, and trauma. The Aunties discussed their roles and responsibilities, normalizing decolonization, creating cultural connections, and the impact of the colonial mindset. Recommendations that make practical use of the findings in this study include revitalization of the Kaienkeha’ka …
Will They Stay Or Will They Go? Leadership Behaviors That Increase Teacher Retention In Rural Schools, Matthew T. Frahm, Marie Cianca
Will They Stay Or Will They Go? Leadership Behaviors That Increase Teacher Retention In Rural Schools, Matthew T. Frahm, Marie Cianca
Education Faculty/Staff Publications
Hard-to-staff rural schools often struggle to attract and retain promising educators. Experts have consistently identified administrative support in rural schools to be of unique importance for recruitment and retention, yet a lack of clarity continues to surround the specific leadership behaviors that new teachers interpret as supportive. This qualitative study collected data from three focus groups; including superintendents, principals, and teachers in a program for aspiring administrators; and found that rural schools have to try much harder and in more active ways to retain new teachers because of the constraints existing within rural education. Rural school support for new teachers …
Rediscovering Hope: An Empirical Phenomenological Exploration Of The Veteran Peer Support Provider Journey Through Recovery And Beyond, Bobbi Smith
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this empirical phenomenological study was to gain an understanding of the experience of United States military veteran peer support providers. Veterans are an at-risk population when it comes to mental illness, substance use, and suicide. Veterans in recovery for mental illness or substance use can become peer support specialists and use their own recovery as a model to help other struggling veterans. However, providing peer services exposes veteran peer providers to the traumatic stories and suffering of their peers. Per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5, such exposure can cause secondary trauma symptoms in the provider. Person-centered …
Teacher Stress Sources, Manifestations, And Coping Self-Efficacy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Amanda S. Locke-Bayer
Teacher Stress Sources, Manifestations, And Coping Self-Efficacy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Amanda S. Locke-Bayer
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this cross-sectional quantitative study was to examine the stress sources, stress manifestations, and coping efficacy of K–12 teachers during COVID-19 with a sample of 220 K–12 teachers in New York State. Chronic exposure to stress can lead teachers to experience poor emotional and physical health, causing them to often exit the field of education. In addition, the effects of teacher stress can create a tremendous financial burden on school districts and negatively influence learning environments for students. The results of this study suggest that K–12 teachers with high levels of time management stress reported decreased confidence in …
Perceptions And Engagement Of Interprofessional Collaboration Between Registered Nurses And Physical Therapists In A Home Health Care Setting, Mike Seils
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this research was to gain a better understanding of how registered nurses (RNs) and physical therapists (PTs) perceive and engage in interprofessional collaboration in the home care setting. Research evidence in acute-care settings shows interprofessional collaboration between health care providers improves patient outcomes. However, there is limited research on how interprofessional collaboration is performed and perceived in the home health care setting. Additionally, there is less research specifically on the relationship of RNs and PTs in the home care setting. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight home care RNs and eight PTs working for a nonprofit certified …
New York Paid Family Leave: Private-Corporation Employer Perspectives In Western New York, Dr. Theresa M. Roma
New York Paid Family Leave: Private-Corporation Employer Perspectives In Western New York, Dr. Theresa M. Roma
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this descriptive, empirical, phenomenological qualitative study, using corporate social responsibility theory, was to gain insight on 15 private employers’ experience of mandated Paid Family Leave (PFL) policy within 17 counties in Western New York. Business leaders and human resource representatives were placed in focus groups, divided by industry. New York’s mandated PFL was implemented on January 1, 2018. The policy enhanced the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by (a) adding a paid component, (b) expanding the definition of family, and (c) providing easier eligibility for employee utilization. The empirical research showed the positive and negative outcomes …
Examining Novice Teachers’ Perceptions Of Their Preparedness To Teach Culturally Diverse Students, Robin D. Small
Examining Novice Teachers’ Perceptions Of Their Preparedness To Teach Culturally Diverse Students, Robin D. Small
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine the perceptions of novice teachers' preparedness to teach culturally diverse students using Bell's (1995) critical race theory and Freire's (1970) critical pedagogy theoretical frameworks. These theoretical frameworks are consistent in sharing tenets that recognize racial and social injustices as they pertain to education. This study focused on the personal experiences of novice teachers who volunteered to participate in the study. The participants in this study completed the Graduate School of Education teacher education program located in the northeastern region in a Catholic private college. Through eight semi-structured interviews, the study …
Perceptions Of Educators And Families Of Urban Middle School Students’ Connectedness Related To Culturally Responsive Teaching, Diane M. Bardeen Ed. D.
Perceptions Of Educators And Families Of Urban Middle School Students’ Connectedness Related To Culturally Responsive Teaching, Diane M. Bardeen Ed. D.
Education Doctoral
The study collected data on culturally responsive teaching related to educators' and families' perceptions of academic programs for urban middle school students. Middle school students of color are academically 2-3 years behind their peers who are in predominantly White suburban districts. Current research indicates that teaching from a culturally responsive perspective can help students build relationships with their teachers and connect to their education. Additionally, current data signifies students perform better when their family is engaged in their education. This qualitative research study collected data from a combination of 12 educators and family members in an urban middle school setting. …
“Remember The Ladies” In The “Secret Garden”: Perceptions Of Female Local Political Committee Members On The Recruitment Of Female Candidates For Local Elected Office: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study, Janette A. Mccoy-Mckay
“Remember The Ladies” In The “Secret Garden”: Perceptions Of Female Local Political Committee Members On The Recruitment Of Female Candidates For Local Elected Office: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study, Janette A. Mccoy-Mckay
Education Doctoral
In the United States, female underrepresentation has been linked to fewer women running for and winning elected offices. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to investigate female candidate recruitment by local political committees. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 female local political committee members from 20 committees in 17 municipalities across five counties in New York State. Public election data from these municipalities revealed low female candidacy rates and comparatively low levels of female representation. Phenomenological data found candidate recruitment to be gendered and indicated that the recruitment of women for local political office is difficult despite a …
Perceptions Of Internship Participation By Nontraditional Students Enrolled In Community College, Kathleen Ceng
Perceptions Of Internship Participation By Nontraditional Students Enrolled In Community College, Kathleen Ceng
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine how nontraditional students enrolled in community colleges perceive their internship experience from preenrollment to completion. While adult learning theory suggests that experiential learning is a good fit for nontraditional students, it is unknown to what degree nontraditional student characteristics interfere with their engagement in such, or if experiential learning improves nontraditional student persistence. Interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) was utilized to understand the study participants’ lived experiences of internship participation as well as how, if at all, situational or institutional factors impacted their internship engagement. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with …
The Effects Of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction On K-12 Educator Stress, Burnout, And Well-Being, Carmen Gumina
The Effects Of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction On K-12 Educator Stress, Burnout, And Well-Being, Carmen Gumina
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this randomized, controlled study was to examine the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention, on educator stress, well-being, and burnout. A total of 44 educators volunteered to participate in this study: 22 were randomized into an 8-week MBSR intervention using a 100% virtual platform, and 22 were randomized into a control group that did not receive the MBSR intervention. Preand post-intervention assessments were collected from each participant using validated scales that measured the participants’ overall well-being, stress, and components of burnout. This study conclusively shows that MBSR can reduce the levels of self-reported stress, anxiety, and …
Collaborative Practices Between Law Enforcement And Secondary School Administrators Through A Trauma-Informed Lens, Ellen Howe
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the level of collaboration and preparation between school administrators and police officers relating to trauma-informed practices with secondary school-aged students, including those students with traumatic histories. This study explored the perspectives of police officers and school administrators when working to address disciplinary situations of secondary school students. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) “Four Rs” of trauma—realization, recognition, response, and resisting retraumatization—were used as a framework to inform the study. Data were collected through individual, semi-structured interviews of secondary school principals and the corresponding police officers affiliated with …
Title I High School Counselors’ Perception Of Influence On College Admission And Perseverance On Low Socioeconomic Students, Stephanie N. Baker
Title I High School Counselors’ Perception Of Influence On College Admission And Perseverance On Low Socioeconomic Students, Stephanie N. Baker
Education Doctoral
The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological study was to examine the high school counselor’s perception of their ability to influence low socioeconomic students’ postsecondary enrollment decisions in nine Title I high schools in northern New Jersey. The research questions explored how high school counselors are able to support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds with their decision to enroll at institutions of higher education. This study also examined how elements at the district and school level influence the high school counselor’s ability to provide postsecondary counseling to students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Data, which consisted of individual interviews and archival materials …
Exploratory Analysis Of Family Engagement: Challenges Of The Incarcerated Mother-Children Relationship Post-Incarceration, Jimmell A. Gorley Dr.
Exploratory Analysis Of Family Engagement: Challenges Of The Incarcerated Mother-Children Relationship Post-Incarceration, Jimmell A. Gorley Dr.
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated mothers taking over as primary caregivers post-incarceration and their experiences with parenting programs during their imprisonment. The population of female prisoners is the fastest growing population in the United States. Eighty percent of incarcerated women are mothers with children 18 and under. This research project sought to address the social and personal circumstances that ex-offending mothers experience during and post-incarceration and their ability to adapt and rebuild relationships with their families. The study population consisted of formerly incarcerated mothers, between the ages of 38 to …
Transition Planning For Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Transition Coordinator’S Perspective, Stephanie Quarles
Transition Planning For Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Transition Coordinator’S Perspective, Stephanie Quarles
Education Doctoral
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the perception of transition coordinators as they help students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition from high school to college or post-school activities, including postsecondary education and employment. This research study considered practices of transition coordinators and determined if they were aligned with current best practices, while highlighting challenges and barriers to good transition planning. Semi-structured interviews were used which revealed four major themes: (a) transition process differences, (b) financial issues, (c) parental/family involvement, and (d) transition planning practices. Findings revealed that poor transition outcomes are influenced by lack of standardized …
An Examination Of Secondary School Principal Leadership Practices In High-Achieving, High-Needs Rural Schools In New York State, Matthew D. Barr
An Examination Of Secondary School Principal Leadership Practices In High-Achieving, High-Needs Rural Schools In New York State, Matthew D. Barr
Education Doctoral
Through Kouzes and Posner’s transformational leadership framework, this study examined the perceived leadership practices of secondary school principals in New York State’s high-achieving, high-needs rural schools. New York State’s rural principals face a variety of challenges to meet students’ needs. Rural principals are often members of smaller leadership teams, and assume varying leadership responsibilities with fewer opportunities to collaborate with peers. The peer-reviewed literature focusing on principal leadership practices is extensive but lacks a focus on high-needs, rural secondary schools. The study was qualitative, as data were collected using semistructured interviews of six rural secondary school principals. Each principal in …