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Does Mentorship Matter? The Experiences of African Americans From Low SES In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)African Americans in low socioeconomic status (SES) experience disadvantages that can hinder their success not only in the classroom but also in the workplace. Social and emotional readiness among African Americans is ... -
Instructional Designer Leadership: Leading from the Middle
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Instructional designers (ID) in higher education are the nominative leaders of ID teams consisting of IDs, faculty, and sometimes other creative and media professionals. ID practice is complex because it involves the ... -
Effective Retention Strategies for Teachers in Large Urban Communities With Majority Black Student Population
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Nearly one-third of teachers leave the profession after three years of teaching; almost 50% do not remain in the profession beyond five years. These talent trends are further exacerbated in urban communities and communities ... -
A Phenomenological Study of the Practices Millennial Supervisors Report Using With Baby Boomer Subordinates
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)This qualitative phenomenology dissertation in practice study identifies the practices millennial supervisors reported using with baby boomer subordinates and reported on which practices millennials found helpful or ... -
Knowledge Transfer Challenges Army Leaders Experience at a Southwestern United States Military Installation: A Case Study
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)This qualitative case study investigated Army senior leader perceptions of knowledge transfer at a single Southwestern United States military installation. The study identified challenges senior leaders experienced when ... -
An Examination of Job Competencies and Motivation of High School Assistant Principals in Ohio Public Schools
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)The purpose of this dissertation in practice study was to explore the relationship between the job competencies and motivation of high school assistant principals in Ohio public schools. The aim of the study was to test ... -
Communication Behaviors and the Ramifications on Music Group Cohesion and Participant Continuance: Implications for Leadership, Teams and Successful Performance
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Although a substantial amount of scholarly peer-reviewed literature connects the concepts of leadership, communication and trust to business and educational settings, there is an absence of similar literature within music ... -
Psychological Flexibility and Experienced Vicarious Trauma Among United States Probation Officers
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)United States Probation Officers (USPOs) are at risk of experiencing vicarious trauma as a result of indirect exposure to the graphic and distressing material of those they serve. Vicarious trauma is represented through ... -
Perceptions of the Elementary Principal Role in Teacher Well-Being
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)This study explored teacher and principal perceptions concerning a principal’s role in teacher well-being. To explore the principal role in supporting teacher well-being through school working conditions, a qualitative ... -
Influence of a Leader's Creative Problem Solving Preference on Perceived Efficacy of Team Collaboration
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)The purpose of the study was to add to the body of research assessing the impact of leadership on collaboration and, particularly, research on cognitive orientation. The aim of the research was to provide additional support ... -
Loss of BCL6 Function Leads to Increased Cochlear Hair Cell Vulnerability to Aging and Insult
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit worldwide, affecting more than 30 million children and more than 430 million adults. The majority of hearing loss is caused by the loss of cochlear hair cells in the inner ... -
Shootings on Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Qualitative Comparative Case Study
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Abstract Campus shootings have impacted campuses across the United States for almost two centuries. Between 2015 and 2016, at least three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) experienced multiple shootings ... -
An Exploration of the Role of Political Skill on Decision-Making for Resource Allocation in Higher Education
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Institutions of higher education have a multitude of circumstances that have led to instability and organizational closure. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between political skill and decision-making ... -
Perceptions of Shared Responsibility in Academic Advising: A Qualitative Case Study of Students and Faculty Advisors at a Midwestern Liberal Arts University
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Academic advising in institutions of higher learning contributes to student success. At the University of Northwestern, students and faculty advisors experienced academic advising differently. In this qualitative ... -
Investment in Training for Professional Services Employees: Relationships Between Training, Employee Performance, and Retention
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Abstract Professional services firms invest substantial time and funding in employee training, and an understanding of the return on these investments will be of great interest to those firms and their stakeholders. I ... -
An Exploration of Factors That Foster Collaboration Between School District Leaders and Principals
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Education researchers claim collaboration between school district leaders and principals is one of the key factors in successful school districts. Collaboration creates alignment and coherence throughout the organization. ... -
Trauma-Exposed Employee Work Performance: Exploring the Relationships of PTSD Symptom Severity, Perceived Organizational Support, and Moderated by Authentic Leadership
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)The study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its effects on an individual is relatively robust; however, the research is scant from an organizational, performance, and leadership perspective. Based on the prevalence ... -
A Causal-Comparative Throughput Analysis on Transfer-Level Mathematics Students in California Community Colleges
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)This causal-comparative study examined the effect of revised placement rules on throughput student success for transfer-level mathematics students in California community colleges. This study was timely and relevant in ... -
Serving Others: A Comparative Case Study of Volunteer Retention at Two Child Advocacy Nonprofits
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)This dissertation in practice (DIP) proposal examines volunteer retention at two CASA programs located in the Midwest. Both CASA programs are nonprofit organizations whose mission is to provide a voice for abused and ... -
The Long-Term Influences of Toxic Leaders on Their Followers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Toxic leaders occupy leadership positions across all work sectors in the U.S. and have a significant negative influence on their organizations and followers. Prior research has predominantly focused on the influence of ...
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