First-generation college students make up more than one-third of the California State University population, but more than 23% drop out in the first year. Yet little is known about their first-year experiences. Most institutions rely on the National . . .

This dissertation examines the implementation of a curricular intervention for directly addressing oppressive practices in the American public education system by implementing inclusive, culturally relevant curriculum content based in Black feminist p . . .

The passage of Senate Bill 1440 was meant to strengthen the pipeline from a California Community College to a California State University. This study analyzed how AS-T in Business Administration earners and non-AS-T in Business Administration earners . . .

The decision on where to educate students with disabilities (SWD) has been and continues to be a debated topic. While the approach to special education has changed with the Disabilities Studies which pushes for inclusive practices, the continuum of sp . . .

Educational attainment is not readily available to the fastest-growing minority in the United States: Mexican-Americans and their successive generations. Generational differences in educational achievement are apparent, as Mexican-Americans show limit . . .

There is a significant achievement gap for students in foster care, evidenced by low academic performance, high rates of absenteeism and disciplinary referrals, and an overrepresentation in special education programs. Research indicates that the diffi . . .

Underrepresentation of African-American males as grade level rises is a major concern in education (Duggins & Acosta, 2017; Howard, 2010; Husband, 2012; Tatum, 2006; Washington, Patton-Terry, & Siedenberg, 2013). Prior studies have placed the blame on . . .

This study focused on the policy impact of SB 1456 (2012) on students enrolled in rural community colleges in California. SB 1456 (2012) was signed into law with the intent to increase student success rates that ultimately resulted in the completion o . . .

Continuation high schools serve students for multiple reasons. Among them are low credit attainment, excessive absences, probation status, and discipline problems. Students in these programs often have many educational gaps. In the state of California . . .

This study focused on both the voice and experience of successful Black students in higher education as well as the factors, both internal and institutional that they perceive as contributors to their success. This research is important because while . . .

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr Dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation’s public schools continues to reveal itself through repeated efforts to transform the traditional, long-standing . . .

Much research and critical analyses have been done concerning Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem, The Canterbury Tales. The various characters in this work have been examined thoroughly and the mechanics of the poem have been scrutinized and dissected mercilessl . . .

Educators and policymakers envision high school mathematics as vital in the pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions and a way to cultivate a deep appreciation of mathematics in society. With two such significant . . .

Arab American youth are a complex and diverse population in America who are often misunderstood, misclassified and misrepresented. These youth face a socio-political climate in the United States that has painted the Arab culture in a negative light. T . . .

The purpose of this study was to identify ways in which schools can create spaces and partnerships for African American parental engagement in order to actively participate in the education of African American children in predominately Latinx schools. . . .

This qualitative, single-case study highlights the significance of holistic education in high schools. The purpose of the study was to examine how a high school with a holistic approach that emphasizes educating the whole child is experienced from the . . .

Stress-related mental health disorders are common amongst graduate students and can contribute to negative physiological and psychological outcomes including delayed academic success, sleep problems, and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. High . . .

Whole body vibration has been and intervention that has been gaining popularity as a physical therapy intervention. Children with cerebral palsy can have multiple limitation due to spasticity leading to secondary impairments. Articles within this meta . . .

Background: Perineal injury occurs in 85% of all women who experience a vaginal delivery.1 Research has suggested that prenatal perineal massage can reduce the risk of perineal trauma. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to determine if perineal mass . . .

Background: Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke.1 Reduced mobility, secondary to unilateral motor and sensory deficits, are seen in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and over.1 As a result, hemiparesis is t . . .

Purpose: Falls are a significant health concern for older adults in the United States due to their prevalence, mortality risk, and cost. Tai Chi has been commonly studied for its effect on improving function and reducing the incidence of falls in olde . . .

Background: The number of concussions has continued to rise over the last decade due to an increase in awareness and activity participation. The Concussion Balance Test (COBALT) has a higher sensitive when compared to other traditional tests that was . . .

Purpose: Falls are a common cause of injury in community dwelling older adults. Risk factors include decreased muscle strength, balance, and neurocognitive disorders such as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). MCI is considered the preclinical stage betw . . .

Background: Approximately 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions a year are sports-related concussions. However, a majority are unreported or do not get medical attention. Concussions can lead to increased functional impairments, long-term neurological defici . . .

Purpose: Falls are a significant burden on the health care system because of their high prevalence, economic cost, and functional decline. Older adults are more susceptible to falls because the natural aging increases risk factors associated with fall . . .

Objective: The purpose of this meta-analysis is to determine if functional electrical stimulation-lower extremity cycling ergometric (FES-LCE) has beneficial effects on muscle atrophy and body composition in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) persons. I . . .

Objectives: To examine the effects of glenohumeral joint mobilization interventions on pain and ROM in patients with adhesive capsulitis compared to intraarticular corticosteroid injections. Methods: Studies comparing glenohumeral joint mobilizat . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this meta-analysis is to examine the effects of resistance exercise (RE) compared to weight-bearing aerobic exercise (WBAE) on bone mineral density (BMD), fall risk, and quality of life (QOL) in postmenopausal women with low bo . . .

Objective: To determine the effects of a novel 6-week, standardized, group-based plyometric training program on force generating potential of knee extensors, hip abductors, and hip extensors and reactive strength as measured by the reactive strength i . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate the effectiveness of ambulant myofeedback training in the treatment of WRUEDs among office workers ages 18-62 years old and of either gender. Hypothesis: The hypothesis of this meta-analy . . .

Background: Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) suffer from motor deficits resulting in slow gait speed. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been proposed as an alternative treatment for PD that may have an effect o . . .

Background: Posterior ankle impingement is categorized as pain from excessive plantar flexion greater than 90 degrees. Ballet dancers are the highest sport population to be affected accounting for 62% of dance ankle injuries. Due to limited researc . . .

Background: Dry needling is a relatively newer, partially invasive treatment for myofascial temporomandibular disorder. This meta-analysis compares dry needling with manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in improving maximal mouth opening in patient . . .

Background: Forced use therapy utilizes principles of neuroplasticity to combat learned nonuse of the hemiparetic upper extremity (UE). Modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) and bimanual training are forced use therapies that aim to act . . .

Background: Shoulder pain has a high lifetime prevalence in the general population, and one of the most common underlying mechanisms is subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). Exercise therapy (ET) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of S . . .

Background: A partially invasive treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), before considering surgery, is corticosteroid injection (CsI). Other non-invasive, conservative treatments for CTS that this meta-analysis compares with CsI include th . . .

Approximately 116 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, affecting more people than heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined.2 A pharmaceutical option for controlling pain include opioids; however, according to the CDC, approximately 68% of d . . .

Approximately 46.6 million adults suffer from a mental illness in the United States.1,2 Students have up to a 32% chance of developing a common psychiatric disorder, with graduate students having higher levels compared to undergraduates.3,4,5 Stress h . . .

With the high incidence rates of sport related concussion across sports and levels of play, appropriate management of concussions in athletics has become a paramount concern. There is no current gold standard for concussion diagnosis, and the effect . . .

Purpose: This meta-analysis studied the efficacy of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) used with resistance training in improving the functional mobility of individuals with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis or having undergone total knee arthroplasty. Met . . .

Basketball leads as the most popular team sport for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.1 Due to the high physical demands of the sport, lower extremity injuries are common in high school female basketball players.2,3 Current research provides compelling . . .

Purpose/Hypothesis: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by a decline of both motor and non-motor features. Patients with PD demonstrate asymmetries in postural control and difficulties in the maneuver of sit t . . .

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine and understand how female Muslim college students who choose to embrace their Islamic identity while in college receive support. The data for this qualitative research study has been collected throu . . .

Many K-12 and higher educational establishments in the Central Valley of California are Hmong-serving institutions. The Central Valley has been the new home to thousands of Hmong refugees who arrived in the United States (U.S.) after the Secret War. H . . .

The U.S. Department of Education identified Universal Design for Learning as a scientifically based educational framework that supports the variability of students’ instructional needs in the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Act, Every Student Succe . . .

Patient education is a vital nursing responsibility clearly outlined in the scope and standards of nursing (American Nurses Association, 2015). Patient education results in an increase in patients’ knowledge of their treatment, including adverse effe . . .

The purpose of this study was to understand belonging in digital spaces through the experience of 15 college students. Using a qualitative photovoice methodology, participants collected screenshots of content while scrolling that made them “pause” for . . .

This qualitative research study explored the gendered and racialized experiences of women of color serving within senior educational leadership positions and the ways they are disrupting organizational and gendered norms. As such, this inquiry sought . . .

Practitioners need to feel confident in their knowledge and understanding of the natural world, have a sense of connectedness to the environment around them, and be comfortable in their ability to effectively implement environmental education (EE) cur . . .

This study explored women kinesiologists’ perspectives on the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions of kinesiology in California. Studies on women in leadership suggest that stereotyping and gender bias may limit opportunities for women . . .