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Submissions from 2014

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An Evaluation of Physical Activity on the Reading Achievement of Middle School Students, Christina N. Phillips, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2013

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IGeneration: A Study in Challenge Based Learning at a Small Private University, Jodi A. Hift, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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A Case Study of Gender Neutral Policies in University Housing, Josh Chave, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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A Study of the Leadership Styles of Campus Based Women's Centers in Higher Education in the Southeast United States, Nikkia DeLuz, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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Evaluation of the impact of a mentor-based program on teacher retention in a large urban school district, Denise S. Beattie, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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Digital Divide: The Roles of Access and Self-Efficacy on College Readiness, Kristen Rojas, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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The Internationalization of Higher Education in Southeast Asia: Three Case Studies from Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, Vannapond Suttichujit, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2012

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Read, Retrieve, Connect and Use: An Intervention Strategy for Science and Scientific Literacy, Kerryane T. Monahan, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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Reading Reform and the Role of Policy, Practice and Instructional Leadership on Reading Achievement: A Case Study of Grissom Elementary School, Faith Andrea Morrison, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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Appointed and Elected Superintendents in Florida's Governance, Candace L. Habersham, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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An Exploratory Study Analyzing the Impact of Coercion on the Outcomes of Substance Abuse Program Participants, Robyn L. Klein, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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SS St. Louis Legacy Project: Developing a Culturally Pluralistic Comprehensive Web-Based Curriculum for High School Students, Deidre Ann Reid-Thomas, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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Relationship Among Demographic, Academic and Curriculum Characteristics, Emphasizing Arts Education and Critical Thinking Performance in 12th Grade High School Students, Leslie Rowntree Black, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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A Case Study of the Effects on Academic Achievement of an After School Program in Paterson, New Jersey, Sebastian S. Calabria, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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An Exploratory Study Examining the Impact of Facilitator Characteristics on Substance Abuse Program Participant Outcomes, Saara S. Saarela-Vening, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

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Investigating Teacher Perceptions on School Gardening Programs, Jennifer Emily Tinker, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2011

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Cognitive Styles and Self-Efficacy of Teacher of English Language Learner Students, Jani Rodriguez, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2010

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The Impact of Politics on Education in Haiti: 1988-2008, Gertrude Joseph, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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A Critical Analysis of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature Comparing the Effects of Traditional Versus Community Policing on Quality of Life and Associated Quality of Life Issues, Rodney Polite, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2009

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Exploring the Influence of Multigenerational Transmission Process among Nonresidential African American Fathers, A'ndrea J. Wilson, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Self-Efficacy and Instruction in Mathematics, Juana Patricia Ordonez-Feliciano, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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The Relationship Between Teacher Efficacy and Multiple Learning Competencies with Arts and Non-Arts Educators, Lavinia Hallowell Draper, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Characteristic Leadership Traits Most Admired by Supervisors in an Organizational Culture, Juan Odio, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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A Critical Analysis of Racial Profiling, John E. McLaughlin, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Teachers' Reaction to Gangs and School Violence and the Mediating Effects of Security Measures on Intentions to Leave Teaching, Suzanne King, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Academic and Non-Academic Factors Associated with Retention of Undergraduate College Students, Connie Myers Kracher, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Online Learning Success: Underlying Constructs Affecting Student Attrition, Sandra Porta-Merida, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Perceived Justice and Barriers and Facilitators to the Attainment of Leadership Positions in Local and County Law Enforcement Organizations in the State of Florida, Delsa R. Bush, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Factors Influencing Police Officer Marksmanship During Qualifying Drills, Kelly Kennedy, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Education

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Teacher, School, and Student Characteristics, Theoretical Orientations Toward Reading, Attitudes Toward High Stakes Testing, and Reading Performance in Grades K-6, Dianne Memmer-Novak, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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School Counselors' Strategies Supporting Vygotsky's Theory and Affecting Behavior of Hispanic English Language Learners (ELL) with ADHD in Second Grade, Margarita Santamaria, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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A Multi-State Evaluation of the Factors Predicting Educational Achievement of Adult Foster Care Alumni, Markell Harrison-Jackson, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership

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Instructional Use of Research-Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eric Jay Nach, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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School Safety and Violence Prevention Programs as Seen Through the Eyes of Instructional Staff and Students, Ronda S. Sobel, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2008

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Motivation, Language Learning Strategies, and Course Performance Among English Speaking College Students Learning a Romance Language, Kathia Flemens, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Job Stress, Self-Efficacy, Burnout and Intention to Leave Among Kindergarten Teachers in Taiwan, Mao-Nan Cheng, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Student Characteristics, Academic Self-concept and Language Arts Literacy Performance in Traditional and Block Scheduling in Two Urban Schools, Luana Gipson-Bruce, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Factors Influencing Retention of Non-Traditional Undergraduate Students and Effective Retention Strategies, Jannette Porta-Avalos, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Investigating the Impact of E-Learner Cognitive Style on the Predictive Value of Student Success in Online Distance Education Courses, Heather Butler, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership

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Factors Associated with the Relinquishment of Domestic Canines to Animal Shelters, Barry L. Adkins, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Staff Perceptions of Structure, Process, and School Readiness Outcomes in Private South Florida Child Care Centers, Deborah Mazzeo, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Mozart Effect: Exploring the Relationship Between Classical Music and Improvement in the Spatial-Temporal Cognitive Abilities of Elementary School Children, Michael J. Ader, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Education

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International Education: Impact of the European Union's Bologna Agreement on U.S. Higher Education, Graciela Helguero-Balcells, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2007

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Food Facilities, Food Service Workers and the Flow of Food: Food-borne Illnesses in Taiwan's Preschools, Shu-Chen Lin, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Effect of World Music Drumming on Auditory and Visual Attention Skills of ADHD Elementary Students, Shannon Michael Chacona, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Learning Styles, Multimedia Hybrid Versus Traditional Teaching, Course Satisfaction, and Learning Outcomes in Art Appreciation Courses, Ching-Chuan Chan, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Education

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Effectiveness of Instructional Strategies Emphasizing Cooperative Learning in the Acquisition of English by Taiwanese University Students, Mei-Ling Chen, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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English for Specific Programs (ESP), With and Without Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), for Taiwanese College Students, Chia-Hui Lin, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Relationship Among Supervisors' Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles, and Teachers' Job Satisfaction in Taiwan Higher Education, Chi-Ling Sung, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2006

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In-School Suspension: A Qualitative Study of High School Programs, Joseph M. Boone, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Ethnographic Study of Buddhist Education, Based on Burgess' Social Science Method at an American University and a Private Buddhist Organization, Wan-Ming Lu, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Santa Evita: The Mother of the Descamisados: An Analysis of the Rhetoric of Eva Peron, Gabriela Andrea Masut, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Mass Communication

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Relationships of Coaching Leadership and Team Cohesion on Team Performance in Taiwanese College Basketball Programs, Heng-Chi Chih, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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An Examination of Pre-school Children in Social Interaction Based on a Peace Curriculum, Jill R. Perel, Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

Submissions from 2005

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Personal and Professional Attributes of Community and Traditional Police Officers Impacting Order Maintenance and Exercised Degrees of Control: Phenomenology, Rickey L. Mitchell, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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The Classroom Management Strategies for Addressing Discipline Problems from Expert Junior High School Teachers in Taiwan, Meng-Ling Tsou, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Choosing Online Partners in the Virtual World: How Online Partners Characteristics Affect Online Dating, Man-Lin Feng, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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The Influence of Training Evaluations On The Training Transfer: An Experience in a Multinational Venezuelan - American Corporation, Nerza Rey de Polanco, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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The Brazilian Telenovela "El Clon": An Analysis of Viewers' Online Vicarious and Virtual Learning Experiences, Elizabeth Barbosa, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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The Effects of a Character Education Program on Elementary Students' Prosocial Competence, Mary Knapp Chandler, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Factors Influencing the Career Decisions and the Under-Representation of African-American Male Administrators at a Predominantly White Institution of Higher Education: A Within-Case and a Cross-Case Analysis, H. Richard Dozier, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Education

Submissions from 2004

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Factors Which Affect the Attitudes of Teachers of English Language Learners Enrolled in Mainstream Classrooms, Gail Ingrid Hirschfield, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Analyzing Traditional-Based Teaching Methods Versus Technology-based Teaching Methods in Collegiate Aviation Classrooms, Robert Rhett Coleman Yates, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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Relationships Between Non-Linguistic Variables in Second Language Acquisition and the Attained English Language Proficiency of Taiwanese University Students, Chihming Hsieh, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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The Miami Barrel: An Innovation in Forensic Firearms Identification, Thomas G. Fadul Jr., Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Teacher and Student Perceptions of African American Male Middle School Students Dropping Out of School and Potential Intervention Strategies, A'Licia Durden, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Outsourcing Household Tasks in 1973-2002 Among the Working Mothers of America, Mahmoud Mahmoud Khaial, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership

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Effectiveness of Implementing Computer-Assisted Language Learning Technology in the English for Specific Purposes Training Program, Chien-Yu Chiu, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership

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The Impact of Web Site Design on Consumer Loyalty in Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Internet Commerce: A Rhetorical Approach, Tsai-Shin Fong, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Corporate and Organizational Management - with a Global Perspective

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The Effectiveness of a Case Study Method as Compared to a Traditional Learning Method in One Business School in Taiwan, Chuan-Chun Kuo, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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The Impact of Perceived Interactivity and Vividness of Video Games on Customer Buying Behavior, Yi-Lin Yu, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Corporate and Organizational Management with a Global Perspective

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Cultural Patterns of Social Engagement Among the Elderly After the Loss of a Long-term Spouse: Unwrinkled Passion or a Withering of Heart, Tara Saltzman Fleisher, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Higher Education and Field Training Program Performance: Is There a Relationship?, Gary Sallenbach, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.)

Submissions from 2003

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Examining the Post September 11, 2001 Practices of Accredited and Non-accredited Law Enforcement Agencies in the Aspects of Training, Legal and Service Delivery, Eugene G. Savage, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Career Readiness and Preparation Criteria in Undergraduate Dance Degree Programs, Kathleen E. Klein, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Acculturation Disparity: An Emic Perspective from International Students Enrolled in Two South Florida Institutions of Higher Education, Lisa Knowles, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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A Comparison of the Level of Anxiety and the Degree of Acculturation among Immigrant ESOL and Mainstreamed-ESOL Students in a Public, Rural High School in South Florida, Herminio Flores-Mulero, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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Teachers' and Administrators' Perceptions and Experiences of Best Practices for Success in High-Poverty Schools, Charlotte J. Hayes, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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The Dimensions of Customer Satisfaction In the Financial Services Industry, Jose Salvador Lopez-Alarcon, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Corporate and Organizational Management

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The Effectiveness of a Behavior Modification Program on Young Adolescents After Leaving a Residential Care Facility, Tiffany Bianca North, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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A Case Study of Secondary School General Education Language Arts Teachers' Attitudes Concerning Teaching Mainstreamed English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Students, Aurora Francois, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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A Comparative Review of a College Education's Effect on Law Enforcement Officers Relating to Internal Affairs Complaints, Bill Griffin, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice Administration

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Stressful Educational Phenomena that Led Teachers to Separate Voluntarily from a South Florida School District, Michael Raymond, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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The Study of the Role and Effects of Vocational Education on the Local Economic and Social Development in China, Chich-Jen Shieh, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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A Comparison Between the Higher Educational Systems in Mainland China and Taiwan, I-Ming Wang, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership

Submissions from 2002

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A Qualitative Study of Bullying Behavior in Federal Law Enforcement: An Examination of Former Officers' Perceptions Regarding the Problem, Rande W. Matteson, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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A Qualitative Study of the Effects of Transition Services on the Quality of Life for Post-High School (0 - 2 years) Students with Down's Syndrome who are Educable Mentally Retarded, Joseph A. Finley Jr., Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership

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A Study on Intercollegiate Athletics: Should Student-Athletes Receive Pay for Play?, Darryl Matus, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletics Administration

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Perceived Stress in the Field of Athletic Training, Gregory R. Burnett, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletics Administration

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Parent Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Children with Varying Disabilities, Anita L. Scialli, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership

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Looking Ahead: A Five-Year Plan for the Lynn University Athletic Department, John McCarthy, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletic Administration

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The Effects of the 1994 Major League Baseball Strike on the Business of Professional Baseball, Adam Gruber, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletic Administration

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A Study of High School Summer Sports Camps: Is There a Way to Implement Summer Sports Camps at Lynn University that will Benefit all Aspects of the Overall Mission and Goals of Lynn University, Tim DeVinney, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletics Administration

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The Impact of Social Stereotypes As They Relate to Training Practices of Female Athletes Competing In High-Risk Sports, Lisa Ciaravella, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletics Administration

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An Analysis of Learning Styles Among Young-Old Adults (Age 65-74) and Old-Old Adults (Age 75-99) and the Affect on Aging, Edith R. Ginsberg, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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A Comparison of the Philosophy of Maria Montessori to Current Research on the Educational Practices of Developmentally Delayed and At Risk Students, Tonya K. Parks, Thesis, Master of Education (M.Ed.)

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A Study to Identify and Evaluate the Drop in Participation of Sixteen to Twenty Year Olds in Physical Activity, Alison Claire Davies, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletics Administration

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It's All Relative: A Study on the Acceptance of Family Employment in College Athletics, Jennifer E. Cirillo, Thesis, Master of Science (M.S.), Sports and Athletics Administration

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An Exploration of Bass and Avolio's Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles and Values of South Texas and Northern Mexico Small Business Owners, Rosie V. DeCosmo, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective

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The Effectiveness of Communication by Women Inmates in Florida With the Outside World, George A. Manning, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)