Browsing by Author "Cordie, Leslie"

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Academic Advising and the COVID-19 Pivot: A Qualitative Case Study of the Transition to Virtual Advising

Sanders, Judith (2023-12-06) ETD File Embargoed

The purpose of this study was to explore how academic advisors at a large, R1 university campus who traditionally offer mainly in-person services, pivoted to fully remote operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ...

Adult Learners in Higher Education: An Examination of Academic, Social and Environmental Needs as Perceived by Adult Learners and Faculty.

Roberson, Reginald (2017-11-27)

In recent years, colleges and universities have witnessed an increase in the number of adult learners entering higher education (Hardin, 2008; Osgood-Treston, 2001). The growth in adult students attending college encourages ...

Alabama Funeral Service Licensee’s Perspectives of Funeral Service Education in Alabama as Related to Preparation for Professional Practice

Ennis, Jzyk S. (2015-11-17)

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions that Alabama funeral service licensees had towards their academic preparation for entry-level funeral service careers in a professional field that was changing. ...

An Analysis of Grade Distribution at a University in Southern Alabama Across Fields in Human and Health Services

Tabb, Ava (2020-12-01)

This study analyzed grade distributions of academic disciplines of Human Services, Social Work, and Nursing at a university in Southern Alabama during the 2019- 2020 academic year. Grade distributions were compared to ...

Army Reserve Officer Training Summer Camp: Examining the Relationship between Leader Development Activities and Leadership Evaluations

Steele, Roshun (2019-05-01)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between leader development activities and leadership evaluations of cadets attending U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Summer Training Advanced ...

Athletic Administrator, Academic Advisor, and Mentor Perceptions of Student Athlete Success

Romine, Kasey Saucer (2020-05-08)

Student athlete support services play a vital role in student athlete success at university athletic departments across the country. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requires that Division-I (D-I) ...

Baccalaureate Nursing Student and Faculty Views of Effective Teaching

Noll, Kelley (2017-07-22)

This study aimed to determine baccalaureate nursing student and nursing faculty views of effective teaching. Using the Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC), a psychometrically sound tool, participants were sent an email ...

Bystander Intervention: Examining Recognition and Response to Sexual Violence on a College Campus

Cooper, Cathy (2018-07-24)

The prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses is well documented with findings revealing both men and women experience victimization. Sexual assault often results in physical and mental issues, poor academic ...

Comparing Lecture-Based and Flipped-Classroom Methods in the US Air Force's Officer Training School: An Analysis of Learners' Satisfaction and Achievement

Mosley, Klifford (2019-07-10)

The problem this study analyzed was if lecture-based or flipped-classroom methods resulted in significant differences in academic achievement scores and course satisfaction ratings. To analyze the problem, this study ...

Determining to What Extent Agricultural Content Diffuses from a Primary School through a Rural African Village: A Phenomenological Study

Wilson, Brandon (2013-11-25)

Life Academy of Kimuli Uganda is a primary school for students between the ages of three and seventeen. The purpose of this school is to educate students in basic subjects, including science. The researcher identified ...

Development and Assessment of an Infection Control Workshop in Malawi

Armstrong, Shaliah (2016-04-26)

The purpose of this research study was to develop and assess the effectiveness of an infection control program taught in Malawi, Africa. The workshops were conducted from June through July 2015. The intent was to evaluate ...

Differences between Dual Enrollment and Traditional Students: A Comparative Analysis

Stockton, James (2016-12-12)

This study focused on the self-directed learning strategies of dual enrollment students. The use of self-directed learning strategies has been increasing throughout industry. The focus of the study was to examine the ...

The Effect of Everyday Informal Learning Activities on Lifelong Learning Mindset and Civic Engagement in U.S. Adults: Towards a Learning Cities Theory of Change

Haren Conely, Linnea (2022-04-25)

The concept of a learning city has existed since the Faure et al. (1972) report proclaimed that lifelong learning was the path to a global learning society where all humans could achieve their best selves and by extension ...

The Effects of Physical Therapy Clinical Experiences on Post-Professional Orthopaedic Knowledge

Houser, Jeremy (2020-05-14) ETD File Embargoed

While it is the case that physical therapists who complete an orthopaedic residency program are more likely to pass the orthopaedic specialist examination, it is unclear if these programs provide those students with more ...

Effects of Prior Learning Assessment on Graduation Rates of Adult Students in an Online Degree Program

Barnett, William Lee (2020-07-20)

Technological advances and changes to America’s workforce have created a need for adult workers to upskill their abilities. Many of these adults address this need by pursuing a college degree. While adult learners tend to ...

An Examination of 1st Year Student’s Grit & Emotional Intelligence and the Perceived Effect on Persistence and Academic Achievement

Harkless, Alicia (2021-04-26) ETD File Embargoed

Abstract The implication that grit and emotional intelligence has predictive capability on academic success and retention has both energized and encouraged researchers to examine these variables in relation to first-year ...

An Examination of Academic Advisors' Mentoring Experiences and the Impact on Job Satisfaction

Lackey, Katie (2021-11-30)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between mentoring relationships and job satisfaction in academic advisors. More specifically, the study focused on the academic advisor as the mentee in the ...

An Examination of Academic and Assistive Technology Skills and Employment Outcomes

Brecke, Tabitha (2016-04-12)

This study examined the relationship between skill attainment by individuals with visual impairments who participated in vocational rehabilitation and the relationship to employment. The skills included the use of an aid ...

An Examination of Gender and Occupational Training on Grade Point Averages of Postsecondary Career Technical Education Graduates in Alabama

McCall, Teresa (2014-11-24)

Career technical education programs are viewed as an essential resource to addressing the economic and workforce development needs in the State of Alabama. The primary impetus for this study is to determine whether students ...

Examination of Leadership and 4-H Experience among 4-H Participants

Scott, Shnovia Joy (2021-07-20)

The future of the nation, and the future of world civilization, will soon rest in the hands of today’s youth (Kleon & Rinhart, 1998). Youth organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H provide lifelong leadership ...