Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios
Graduate-Level Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios is a collection produced by Lynn University students during their masters or doctoral degree programs.
All Lynn University masters and doctoral students are required to submit their approved dissertations, theses, capstones, and portfolios to the Lynn Library for inclusion in SPIRAL via email to Lea Iadarola. PDF format is preferred, but SPIRAL can accommodate a variety of file formats.
This collection also contains digitized versions of the printed volumes of Lynn student theses and dissertations, which were digitized in the Summer of 2017. Any personal and/or sensitive information such as resumes, contact information, and addresses has been redacted. The University Archives has retained a copy of the original, unedited scans.
Submissions from 2017
Dissertation in Practice: Summer Reading Loss, Debbie Battles, Kathryn Morem, Laura Riopelle, and Catherine Tedesco
Generating Evidence: The Evaluation of the Teacher Continuous Professional Development Framework, in Case of Ethiopia, Blene Aklilu Betemariam
The Educational Encounter-Storytelling of Successful African American and Latino Immigrant Male High School Graduates, Melvin Bustamante, Moody S. Fuller, and Thomas Welter
Implementing a Ninth Grade Academy: A Dissertation in Practice, Colleen Gleason, Daniel Keller, Amanda Orndorff, Becky Youngman, and David Youngman
Submissions from 2015
Transformational Leadership and its Attributes: Factors That Could Increase Security at the Miami International Airport, Norbert Oliver Pinto
Student Teacher Perceptions Regarding Career Readiness and the Effectiveness of a Teacher Preparation Program, Josue Dantas
Muslim Women: A Phenomenological Study of the Effects of Identity on Pursuing Higher Education, Rafael E. Harley
Professional Baseball Players Transition from the Sport, Amy Moviel
Impact Glass: How Do Grit and Growth Mindset Impact Career Advancement for Female Heads of Independent Schools?, Donna Norkeliunas
Workers Can't Find Jobs, Jobs Can't Find Workers: Solving the Talent Paradox, Harika Rao
A Phenomenological Study on Principal Leadership in Islamic K-12 Schools, Allen Farina
A Cross-Cultural Study on Consumers' Sentiments of the Marketing Mix Variables and Consumers' Perceptions Toward Marketing Ethics, Ghensy Antoine
Effective Secondary Character Education: Impact on Secondary Students' Social Skills and Reinforcing Character Strengths, N’Quavah R. Velazquez
Submissions from 2014
Strategic CSR and Value Creation within Small and Medium U.S. Enterprises, Christopher Allen Noe
Simulations in Inquiry-Based Learning, Timothy E. Hall
The Impact of the National EMS Curriculum in Florida's EMT-B Educational Programs, Ilia Y. Matos
21st Century Workforce Readiness Skills: How Are Students Being Prepared, Peter B. Licata
Assessing High School Biology Academic Achievement by Comparing Traditional Versus Virtual Dissection of Rat Specimens, Arthur L. Jamison Jr
Challenges on the Road to School Success for Low Socio-Economic and Minority Students School Dropout and Parent Involvement, Rose A. Hall
An Evaluation of Physical Activity on the Reading Achievement of Middle School Students, Christina N. Phillips
Submissions from 2013
IGeneration: A Study in Challenge Based Learning at a Small Private University, Jodi A. Hift
A Case Study of Gender Neutral Policies in University Housing, Josh Chave
Price and Store Image as Mitigating Factors in the Perception and Evaluation of Retailers' Customer-Based Brand Equity, Hagai Gringarten
A Study of the Leadership Styles of Campus Based Women's Centers in Higher Education in the Southeast United States, Nikkia DeLuz
Managerial Competencies and Exemplary Leadership in the Lodging Industry: An Empirical Study, Fadila Maraouch
Evaluation of the impact of a mentor-based program on teacher retention in a large urban school district, Denise S. Beattie
Digital Divide: The Roles of Access and Self-Efficacy on College Readiness, Kristen Rojas
The Internationalization of Higher Education in Southeast Asia: Three Case Studies from Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, Vannapond Suttichujit
Submissions from 2012
Health Beliefs, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Body Mass Index in College Students, Trisha Williams
Motivation and Leadership of Financial Advisor Associates in the Financial Services Industry, James A. McKenzie
Read, Retrieve, Connect and Use: An Intervention Strategy for Science and Scientific Literacy, Kerryane T. Monahan
Reading Reform and the Role of Policy, Practice and Instructional Leadership on Reading Achievement: A Case Study of Grissom Elementary School, Faith Andrea Morrison
Appointed and Elected Superintendents in Florida's Governance, Candace L. Habersham
An Exploratory Study Analyzing the Impact of Coercion on the Outcomes of Substance Abuse Program Participants, Robyn L. Klein
SS St. Louis Legacy Project: Developing a Culturally Pluralistic Comprehensive Web-Based Curriculum for High School Students, Deidre Ann Reid-Thomas
Effect of E-Service Quality on Customer Online Repurchase Intentions, Tung-Hsuan Liu
Relationship Among Demographic, Academic and Curriculum Characteristics, Emphasizing Arts Education and Critical Thinking Performance in 12th Grade High School Students, Leslie Rowntree Black
A Case Study of the Effects on Academic Achievement of an After School Program in Paterson, New Jersey, Sebastian S. Calabria
An Exploratory Study Examining the Impact of Facilitator Characteristics on Substance Abuse Program Participant Outcomes, Saara S. Saarela-Vening
Investigating Teacher Perceptions on School Gardening Programs, Jennifer Emily Tinker
Submissions from 2011
Cognitive Styles and Self-Efficacy of Teacher of English Language Learner Students, Jani Rodriguez
The Gavrilovic Meat Company: Surviving and Thriving Through Years of Chaos in Croatia, Andrew Anthony Vuksic
Factors Influencing Consumer Bidding Behavior in Online Auction (Consumer-to-Consumer), Lola A. Nemes
Transformational Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Non-Supervisory Nurses' Intention to Leave, Audrey Gregory
Roles and Characteristics of the Project Manager in Achieving Success across the Project Life Cycle, Valecia Dyett
Wasta and Non-Arab Training, Characteristics, Task, and Culture in Arab Markets, Rami H. Aljbour
The Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Exports from the Technology Sector in Costa Rica, Rodolfo Santamaria
The Modern American Entrepreneur: Characteristics, Formative Legislation, and Modern Education, Jeremy S. Office
Submissions from 2010
Beginning Teachers' Job Satisfaction and Intention to Remain in Teaching: A Comparison of Traditionally Prepared Teachers and Teachers Prepared by Alternative Methods, Jerome Romell Boyd
Factors Associated with Church Membership Retention, Laura P. Davis-Jones
Comparative Analysis between Routine Preventative Uniformed Police Patrols and Crime Reduction and Calls for Service, Oscar F. Vigoa
Job Stress, Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Intention to Leave Among Registered Nurses Employed in Hospital Settings in the State of Florida, Kenneth W. Hazell
A Research Study of Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity, Job Satisfaction, and Burnout among Financial Advisors, Courtney Fichter
The Impact of Politics on Education in Haiti: 1988-2008, Gertrude Joseph
Workplace Aggression Behaviors, Organizational Justice, and Intention to Leave Among U.S. Telecommunications Workers, Thomas A. Wilson
Relationships Among Supply Chain Management, Strategic Alliances, and Organizational Performance with Implications for the Construction Industry, Hai-Ping Chang
Submissions from 2009
Exploring the Influence of Multigenerational Transmission Process among Nonresidential African American Fathers, A'ndrea J. Wilson
Motivations of Adults Enrolling in an Evening Graduate Degree Program, Bradford R. Frazier
Self-Efficacy and Instruction in Mathematics, Juana Patricia Ordonez-Feliciano
The Relationship Between Teacher Efficacy and Multiple Learning Competencies with Arts and Non-Arts Educators, Lavinia Hallowell Draper
Characteristic Leadership Traits Most Admired by Supervisors in an Organizational Culture, Juan Odio
A Critical Analysis of Racial Profiling, John E. McLaughlin
Teachers' Reaction to Gangs and School Violence and the Mediating Effects of Security Measures on Intentions to Leave Teaching, Suzanne King
Data Mining to Identify Quality of Care Factors Associated with Liability Claims and Risk Management Strategies in Florida Nursing Homes, Ernande Fortune
Factors influencing career success of minority healthcare industry executives, Celesia D. Valentine
The Relationship Between Psychological Capital and Social Venture Program Initiation, Paul L. van Putten II
Academic and Non-Academic Factors Associated with Retention of Undergraduate College Students, Connie Myers Kracher
Online Learning Success: Underlying Constructs Affecting Student Attrition, Sandra Porta-Merida
Culture as a Mitigating Factor in the Perception of Path-Goal Leadership Styles and Workgroup Effectiveness, Alison Rampersad
Factors Influencing Police Officer Marksmanship During Qualifying Drills, Kelly Kennedy
Student Characteristics, On-line Course Characteristics, Cross-Cultural Adaptability, Classroom Community, and On-line Course Performance, Cheryl McDowell
Teacher, School, and Student Characteristics, Theoretical Orientations Toward Reading, Attitudes Toward High Stakes Testing, and Reading Performance in Grades K-6, Dianne Memmer-Novak
Factors Influencing the Unethical Behavioral Intention of College Business Students: Theory of Planned Behavior, Cathileen E. Montesarchio
School Counselors' Strategies Supporting Vygotsky's Theory and Affecting Behavior of Hispanic English Language Learners (ELL) with ADHD in Second Grade, Margarita Santamaria
A Multi-State Evaluation of the Factors Predicting Educational Achievement of Adult Foster Care Alumni, Markell Harrison-Jackson
Instructional Use of Research-Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eric Jay Nach
School Safety and Violence Prevention Programs as Seen Through the Eyes of Instructional Staff and Students, Ronda S. Sobel
The Creation of a Niche Market Magazine: Panache, the Magazine for the Affluent Palm Beach Couple, Jena Zakany
Submissions from 2008
International Labor Migration and Factors Affecting Repatriation From Developed to Developing Countries: A Case of Guyana's Brain Drain, Tilokie Depoo
Motivation, Language Learning Strategies, and Course Performance Among English Speaking College Students Learning a Romance Language, Kathia Flemens
Volunteer Functions, Satisfaction, Commitment, and Intention to Leave Government Volunteering, Gisela R. Salas
Impact of Offshore Outsourcing on Competitive Advantage of U.S. Multinational Corporations, Yoram Benit
An Attribute Model for Analyzing the Relative Value, Market Share and Yearly Shipments of Newly Produced General Aviation Airplanes, Mitchell R. Cannon
Technology Acceptance Factors Affecting Adoption of Wireless Data Technology, Igal Hebron
Job Stress, Self-Efficacy, Burnout and Intention to Leave Among Kindergarten Teachers in Taiwan, Mao-Nan Cheng
Relationships Between Emotional Intelligence and Individual Workplace Performance, Tina Bauer Goldsmith
Student Characteristics, Academic Self-concept and Language Arts Literacy Performance in Traditional and Block Scheduling in Two Urban Schools, Luana Gipson-Bruce
Factors Influencing Retention of Non-Traditional Undergraduate Students and Effective Retention Strategies, Jannette Porta-Avalos
A Study of Faculty Perceptions of the Use of Student Evaluations of Teaching in Faculty Assessments, Promotion and Tenure Decisions, Judith Kanegita Cineas
American Memorials: A Conceptual Model, Mona Doreen Greenberg
Effects of Similarity-Dissimilarity, Team Cohesion, and Hospital Cross-Functional Team Effectiveness on Organizational Performance, Zulfikar Dennis Kalam
Investigating the Impact of E-Learner Cognitive Style on the Predictive Value of Student Success in Online Distance Education Courses, Heather Butler
