This phenomenological case study explores the perceptions of high school administrators who have implemented Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) at the universal tier with fidelity. For this study, perceptions refer to the views and experiences of administrators implementing SWPBIS on the success and growth they have…

The purpose of my study was to document the leadership development of students enrolled in a college leadership development program. Specifically, I was interested in documenting their preconceptions of leadership, leader identity development, motivation to lead, perceptions of effective leadership, and program takeaways that positively impacted…

Current research has found evidence of effective interventions for mathematics anxiety, both motivational and cognitive interventions can affect learning through instructional design and increased student engagement. Thus, this study investigated whether a combined (cognitive and motivation) intervention approach was more effective than only using…

Dual enrollment and career pathways are increasingly expanding as viable options for students to complete high school while simultaneously receiving college credits, technical training, or industry certifications. In this research study, dual enrollment and career pathway programs are collectively called alternate pathways. Evaluators can gauge…

The mental health crisis is on the rise, and adolescents are reporting higher levels of anxiety and depression. High school students' academic achievement, engagement, and hope for goal attainment are decreasing due to their mental health. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) on high school…

Mathematics teachers are continuously looking for ways to improve student learning. New or modified classroom strategies can help teachers reach these goals to increase student achievement, motivation, and confidence in their abilities. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of students working as collaborative pairs in high school…

College algebra is regarded as a gatekeeper course for attaining degrees, higher paying jobs, and overall individual empowerment. Educational stakeholders have reconsidered alternative instructional approaches such as computer-assisted instruction (CAI) to curb high failure rates and increase retention rates among college algebra students. One…

It is essential that all students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have the motivational supports to persist in their STEM career trajectories. "STEM role models," or successful individuals in STEM, can be powerful tools to motivate college students towards STEM careers, particularly if students…

The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2018) refers to a demand of an "upskilled workforce," one that requires employees to have a deeper knowledge of rapidly changing technology and a comprehensive set of teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills than in the past - all competencies that require specialized…

High attrition rates in doctoral programs have long plagued the field of higher education. Over the past half century, approximately half of all students who enroll in doctoral program at North American institutions fail to earn their degree (Lovitts, 2001; OECD, 2020; Schneider & Yin, 2011; Sverdlik et al., 2018). The purpose of this study…

This dissertation aimed to answer whether motor skills can be taught online and if the learning outcomes are similar to in-person learning. Considering the popularity of online learning, increasing our understanding of its outcomes is well warranted. Furthermore, evidence of the effectiveness of online instruction is very much in discussion.…

Museums have long been known as an exciting, educational field trip for teachers and students, however, they have the potential to be more. Aside from field trips, some museums offer a range of resources for teachers including professional development sessions. This study followed a sample of classroom teachers as they completed a three-part…

This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored students' perceptions of intervention strategies used in the early alert program at an Arkansas two-year college. The problem addressed in this study was that student perceptions do not inform early alert program designs. By assessing the student's perceptions of intervention strategies,…

Higher education practitioners continue to search for ways to increase student engagement with career services offices to improve students' career readiness and employability. The use and effectiveness of gamification to increase student engagement in co-curricular environments is an understudied area of educational research. Therefore, the…

Problem: The demand to recruit highly skilled managers and laborers in Vietnam has encouraged educational institutions to upgrade the quality of their higher education programs and to evaluate their effectiveness. Andrew University's MBA program did not have an assessment developed to evaluate the program's effectiveness in Vietnam. It required an…