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The Effect of Need-Based Financial Aid on Racial and Ethnic Minority Student Persistence at a Four-year Private College: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to determine whether and to what extent need-based financial aid affected first-year student persistence for Black and Hispanic students at a medium-sized, private, 4-year ... -
The Relationship Between Leadership Characteristics Probation Officers Possess and the Success of Offenders
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Recidivism continues to be a systematic issue within the United States. In recent years, criminal justice agencies have implemented evidence-based practices to help reduce recidivism rate and increase offender success ... -
A Phenomenological Exploration of the Locus of Control Among Medical School Deans
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)This dissertation in practice studied the experience of medical school deans’ locus of control in the context of leading an Academic Medical Center (AMC). The aim of this study was to expand the understanding a dean’s AMC ... -
Interpersonal Political Skill as a Coping Mechanism for PreK-12 Principals
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Research demonstrates workplace stress for PreK-12 principals is prevalent identifying significant numbers of principals feeling stressed on-the-job. The high levels of stress and the prolonged nature of the stress causes ... -
Exploring the Relationship of Transformational Leadership, Communication, and Teacher Trust in Christian Schools
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)While studies on leadership and trust have been widely researched, fewer studies have examined the relationships of a principal’s behaviors, communication methods, and trust in faith-based schools. To add to the constructs ... -
Managing Paradoxical Tensions While Practicing Virtual Leadership in Academia: A Phenomenology
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2021)Many higher education administrators do not receive adequate training to succeed in leadership, let alone virtual leadership. This lack of training, combined with the exponential increase in online students and faculty, ... -
The Unintended Consequences of FWAs - Peer Resentment, FSOP, and Turnover Intentions - A Moderated Mediation Study
(Creighton University: Omaha, Nebraska, 2020)Many public accounting firms have implemented flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to reduce stress and improve work-life balance with the goal of reducing voluntary turnover. Despite the use of FWAs, public accounting is ... -
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 ...