Browsing ETD: Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Author "Patterson, Jean A."
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A case study of the integration of faith and learning at a Christian college
Gaeddert, Terri J. (Wichita State University, 2014-12)Many faith-based institutions articulate a mission of bringing faith and scholarship together. The integration of faith and learning is widely discussed, yet limited empirical research of the concept exists. This qualitative ... -
A community college Hispanic-serving institution: The effect of an HSI designation on organizational identity
Carter, Todd L. (Wichita State University, 2015-05)Most community colleges receiving the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation have no specific mission to serve Hispanic students. A lack of attention to assisting organizational members with what Hispanic-serving ... -
A name for the pain: Examining the consequences of racial microaggressions in k-12 schooling from the perspectives of adult African American males
Harrison, Kevin S. (Wichita State University, 2020-05)Racial microaggressions are defined as “brief and commonplace daily, verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights ... -
A qualitative case study of teacher retention in a rural secondary school
Friesen, Scott A. (Wichita State University, 2016-05)The purpose of this study was to define and understand from a teacher's perspective, the factors that keep them teaching in small rural schools. A qualitative case study research design was used within the framework of an ... -
A qualitative study of novice teacher retention in two rural Midwest schools
Anderson, William H. (Wichita State University, 2014-12)This purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative study using the theoretical framework of organizational trust to determine the factors that novice teachers felt were most important to their retention. This qualitative ... -
A qualitative study of the educational experiences of racial minority students with disabilities in a rural Midwestern district
Whitener, Mark Allan (Wichita State University, 2014-05)Undoubtedly, public schools in the United States have made tremendous progress over the last four decades in providing an equitable education for students with disabilities. Prior to the passage of federal law in 1975, ... -
A study of elementary student voice in a school-based after school program
Rierson, Cody (Wichita State University, 2018-07)After school programs have been around for many years and play a role in the lives of many elementary age students. Although the makeup of programs is vast and differing, so many of them impact students on a daily basis. ... -
A study of the lived experiences of academically high achieving black male high school students in an urban district
Johnson, Yelando C. (Wichita State University, 2014-05)This qualitative study examined the school experiences of nine academically high achieving Black males in urban schools to understand how this group is able to succeed in school when others perform so poorly. The theoretical ... -
Access to academic excellence: School personnel's perceptions and practices of student participation in advanced placement programs in a predominately minority high school
Irving, Tiffinie A. (Wichita State University, 2014-12)The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to participate in college preparatory coursework while in high school as well as the option of earning college credit. It is presumed enrollment policies provide students ... -
Ad astra per aspera: A case study of adaptive leadership in an institution of higher education
Bosch, Jason (Wichita State University, 2021-05)Organizations often face complex challenges that threaten their ability to realize their missions and achieve their stated goals and outcomes. Leadership is necessary to make progress toward addressing these challenges. ... -
African international graduate students’ experiences and adjustment in US higher education: Through a self-efficacy lens
Umeri, Mercy (Wichita State University, 2022-05)The purpose of this qualitative research was to investigate African international graduate students’ experiences and adjustment in US higher education through the self-efficacy lens. The study used self-efficacy (Bandura, ... -
African-American male students at a predominantly White institution: Perceptions of adaptation and identity
Berry, Bobby D. (Wichita State University, 2021-05)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black males at a predominantly White institution (PWI) and how they make sense of their experiences, in addition to how those experiences impact their identity. ... -
An appreciative inquiry case study of technology-oriented pedagogical practices with a high performing Kansas high school
Hester, Michael L. (Wichita State University, 2009-12)The purpose of this study was to conduct an AI qualitative case study that describes how one high performing Kansas high school employs technology-oriented pedagogical practices to positively influence student achievement. ... -
An appreciative inquiry of leadership in a high performing high school
Kelley, William L. (Wichita State University, 2011-05)This research project involved the members of the leadership team at Hobart High School, a large 5A school in central Kansas. The leadership team was made up of the principal, assistant principals and teacher leaders and ... -
Beyond legalities: an inquiry into the ethical dimension of principals' decision-making for special education
Skelton, Christy L. (Wichita State University, 2017-12)Given the evolution of the principal's role and the current accountability system, principals are expected act in primary oversight of programming for student with disabilities. However, such expectations assume principals ... -
Bridge leadership in school resource management: school business administrator perspectives
Campbell, James K. (Wichita State University, 2011-05)Understanding technical skills of financial resource management is clearly one of the most important aspects of the school business administrator‟s job. Less clear is their understanding of the collaborative role played ... -
A case study of a pilot one-to-one laptop initiative in a high performing catholic high school
Carlson, Cameron B. (Wichita State University, 2007-07)Encouraged by technology advocates outside of schools, high schools throughout the country are introducing technology initiatives, such as providing students with laptops with 24-hour access to computers and the internet, ... -
A case study of co-teaching between a regular education teacher and a special education teacher in an elementary school
Mickelson, Kathryn A. (Wichita State University, 2008-12)Teacher isolation continues to be a product of a strong school culture belief system that creates a professional challenge for educators attempting inclusive educational practices, particularly co-teaching partnerships ... -
A case study of immigrant Latino parents who use a Newcomer Placement Center in an urban district
Hale, Dalia Gutierrez (Wichita State University, 2009-12)This qualitative study examined a Newcomer Placement Center as a promising model for effectively meeting the unique needs of immigrant families to connect with schools and other programs and agencies in the community. ... -
A case study of the annexation of schools into an urban / suburban school district: a description of organizational culture
Herl, Dale L. (Wichita State University, 2011-05)This qualitative study examined the perceptions of stakeholders who lived through the annexation of Western Independence and Sugar Creek form the Kansas City Missouri School District into the Independence School District. ...