Black males have faced animosity in society, causing them to feel little sense of belonging. Our educational systems are microcosms of the unjust social practices these men have faced. The impetus for this study arose from a desire to explore the impo . . .

College athletics are the most popular extracurricular activity across American community colleges, with approximately 80,000 students participating each year. California has the highest rate of participation, with over 24,000 student-athletes annuall . . .

The purpose of this research journey (qualitative narrative study) was to explore the cultural philosophies and beliefs of manmaga’håga (high-ranked Indigenous Pacific women in higher education), give voice to culturally competent leadership practices . . .

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the leadership strategies and processes that California community college presidents employed as they made the decision to participate in the pilot baccalaureate degree program and the subse . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black community college administrators who have transitioned to upper-level management, while maintaining their own race consciousness. A race conscious mindset is defined as: (a) acknowledge . . .

This hermeneutical phenomenological qualitative study seeks to understand the lived experiences of concussed community college student-athletes as they reintegrated back into the classroom after their injury. This study included 12 student-athletes en . . .

This phenomenological study explored the perceptions and experiences of teachers and administrators at Innovation Academy (IA), a K-5 elementary school, as they transformed into a 1:1 technology academy. This study aimed to examine the role of leaders . . .

This phenomenological study explores the perceptions of educators around student mental health (SMH) needs, and sought to uncover teacher, counselor, and principal perceptions around SMH needs at the elementary school level. Bronfenbrenner’s ecologica . . .

This study examines the relationships of teacher-held mental models and organizational characteristics towards recommendations for regular early childhood programs for preschool students with disabilities. the researcher conducted quantitative survey . . .

For students performing below grade level, additional support may be required beyond the general classroom instruction. Response to Intervention is a three-tiered process that enables schools to support students performing below grade level. Individua . . .

This dissertation looks at complex developmental trauma (CDT) and the impact it has on the developing child’s brain. This study focuses on two research questions: Do trauma-informed assessments offer students with a history of CDT more accurate assess . . .

This study was designed to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges that Iranian American Youth face in becoming global citizens. in order to pave the way for the younger generation the researcher studied the strategies taken by the older gene . . .

This quasi-experimental study explores the effects of participation in a university–school partnership on preservice teacher candidates' self-efficacy in teaching science, their instructional and pedagogical practices in science, and the frequency and . . .

This qualitative case study evaluated a group of first-year transfer students' web-enhanced learning system engagement experiences. Research has established that authentic and meaningful e-learning engagement leads to positive learning outcomes. as tr . . .

Transgender students are underrepresented and underserved at community colleges. This study explored the lived experiences of transgender students and their perceptions of inclusiveness with regard to the campus climate. I conducted first and follow-u . . .

As growing numbers of young adults with high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD) make the transition to college, the need for effective high school transition programs is increasing. Due to inherent deficits in social skills and executive functioning . . .

This phenomenological research examined the perceptions of eleven online instructors at one community college regarding their experiences teaching online courses. the instructors were invited to participate because their students’ academic course outc . . .

This qualitative study explored the criteria for success of mentoring, as well as the differences in the success of mentoring provided by internal and external mentors to new principals. In total, 11 administrators participated in the study, one super . . .

This study considers how administrators work to provide excellent educational experiences for all students through supporting teacher practice within teacher observation for evaluation (TOFE) systems. Qualitative methodology was used for this research . . .

This multiple case study used observations and participant interviews to determine if teachers who share their stories of perseverance can influence their students’ ability to persevere through their own challenging situations and if these teachers sh . . .