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An Examination of Diversity and Inclusion in Physical Therapy Admissions
(2020-04-22)
The purpose of this study was to examine Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) admissions practices. This study focused on admission committees’ selection priorities and processes and their influence on diversity and inclusion. ...
What strategies do principals in highly effective elementary schools utilize to foster teacher leadership, from both the principal and teacher leader perspective?
(2020-04-17)
The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies used by elementary school principals, in highly effective schools, to foster teacher leadership. This study examined teacher leadership from both the principal and ...
Motivations of Chinese/Japanese/Korean Language Learners and their Relationship to Pedagogical Preferences
(2020-04-14)
The purpose of this study was to examine motivations of Asian Language learners, their pedagogical preferences in terms of classroom structures and activities in U.S. higher education setting, and their relationship based ...
Muslim Women of Influence: A Cross-Cultural Study of Aspirations of Muslim Women in Morocco and the United States
(2020-05-13)
Issues concerning the role and status of women in society are not new; the post-
9/11 period has put the Muslim women on center-stage as key players in global peace.
This renewed interest in Muslim women has spawned a ...
Athletic Administrator, Academic Advisor, and Mentor Perceptions of Student Athlete Success
(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) ...
Black Teachers in Urban Schools: Why do they Stay?
(2020-05-18)
Academic achievement for students, specifically students of color, is negatively affected when teacher turnover in urban schools continue to rise (Ng & Peter, 2010; Ronfeldt, Lowb, & Wyckoff, 2013). Therefore, the goal of ...
Measuring the Self-Directedness of Computer Science Learners
(2020-06-03)
This study measured the degree of self-direction of students from the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University. Self-direction was measured through the Personal Responsibility Orientation ...
Mindfulness Practices as Predictors of Resilience in Alabama Principals
(2020-07-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine how mindfulness predicts the resilience of Alabama principals. This study examined how Alabama principals rated themselves as related to mindfulness practices and resilience and ...
Charter Schools in Alabama: Superintendents' Perceptions in Relationship to Competitive Education Marketplace and the Impact on Traditional Public School Funding
(2020-07-31)
After 20 years of taking a clear stand against charter schools, Alabama turned the tables in March of 2015 when Senate Bill 45 was passed. This bill opened the door for charter schools to enter the state. The Alabama School ...
Examining Outcomes of Participants in Fatherhood Programs: Do Gender, Race, and Class Composition Make a Difference?
(2020-11-20)
For nearly two decades, there has been a powerful movement for fathers to become more involved in their children’s lives, resulting in an increased number of fatherhood programs. These programs focus on various outcomes ...