This page collects theses produced under the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, as well as those produced under its previous name Department of Counseling and Student Development.
Theses from 2021
Adapting to Change: Transitional Experiences of Vertical Transfer Students, Anna K. Goldberg
Speaking to Power: An Exploration of College Students’ Experiences with Student Lobbying, Catie Witt
Theses from 2020
How Christian College Student Leaders Discover Purpose, Emmanuel Ayiku
Adjustment to Life in America: Black African Graduate Level Students, Denver Daniels
The Transitional Experiences of International Students Studying in the United States, Philip Fennell
Making the Dream Become a Reality: How Student Affairs Professionals Support Undocumented Students, Jacqueline R. Garcia
Panhellenic Women's Leadership Development and Self-Efficacy, Caitlyn Gastfield
Transitional Experiences of Post-Secondary Students with Non-Disclosed Disabilities, Sierra E. Headrick
The Living Mission: Mission Statements Evidenced in the Student Experience, Darek D. Hollis
Growing Pains: Self-Efficacy Development in Resident Assistants, Zachary King
A Qualitative Study of Why Women Join Panhellenic Organizations, Alex T. Martens
Female Student Veteran's Transition to College, Doug Michaels
How Leaders in Greek Life View Alcohol, Blake Miller
Parents’ Perceived Financial Behaviors Impact on College Students’ Financial Behaviors, Naomi Saxon
Shaking the Ceiling: First Leadership Role Attainment for Collegiate Women, Elizabeth J. Siecinski
First-Generation Black Males’ Challenges in Attending a PWI: Understanding What Makes Them Persist, Shakeitra Simmons
Social Media's Impact on College Student Activism: Senior Student Affairs Professional's Perspectives, Louis Soltysiak
The Path to Persistence: How Highly-At-Risk Students Persevere to Graduation Day, Alexis Kaine Straub
Values-Based Recruitment: Recruitment Strategy Effectiveness on Gaining Generation Z Matriculation, Alexandra Thompson
Persistence of African American Students at Predominately White Institutions, Candace Thompson
Reinstated Students: The Experiences and Perceptions of Academic Dismissal and Reinstatement, Kiona Webber
Theses from 2019
Perception of the Residence Hall Conduct Process at a Small Private Institution, Brigette Anokwa
Teachers' Perception of Mental Health in the School System, Nicholas Caldwell
Effective Partnerships Between Campus Police and Student Affairs, Michael DiPalma
College Students Experiences Participating in International Alternative Break Trips, Dayton L. Ehrlich
Student Use of Institutional Social Media, Hayley Elizabeth Hanger
The Transition of Male Student-Athletes to a Division I College, Tori Harrison
Impact of First-Generation Student Status on Graduate School Experience, Rachelle Ann Krausen
Support from Above the Glass Ceiling: Narratives of Women as University Student Leaders, Rebecca Schwartz
Factors Students Consider in the Decision Making Process for Graduate Education, Kiley Sturm
Theses from 2018
Students Perspective of Healthy Living in College, Andrea Coxey
A Qualitative Case Study on Best Practices of Emotional Support Animal Policies, Jordan E. Dadez
Provisional Admission Impact on College Self-Efficacy: A Qualitative Approach, Carolyn A. Davis
Factors Influencing Persistence of Students with Learning Disabilities at Four-Year Institutions, Abigail Frye
Students' Perceptions of Safety on a Campus in Relation to Firearms, Porfirio Gallegos Jr.
Using Young Adult Literature to Confront Mental Health: A Culturally Relevant Approach, Briana Hendrickson
How Federal Work-Study Affects the College Student Experience, Cole William Kallio-Crotteau
Is the Relationship Between College Drinking Behaviors and Social Anxiety Mediated by Alcohol Expectancies and Traumatic Life Experiences?, Cortney Lin Kingsmill
Rape Myth Acceptance in Social Fraternities and Sororities Compared to Nonaffiliated Students, Karissa B. Light
The Impact of Faith Development on College Student Decision Making, Kaitlyn Christine Noah
Race, Identity, and Communication: Experiences of College Students from Underrepresented Groups, Raya D. Petty
Understanding the Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities, Breanna Rehor
Influences on International Students' Selection of a Regional U.S. Institution: A Descriptive Study, Yazmin Rodriguez
A Photo Illicit Study of Black Women's Sense of Belonging at a Predominately White Institution, Kayla Alexandria Slusher
Art Majors' Perceptions of Their Self-Concept, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Social Identity, Sara E. Triplett
Kids, Spouses, School, Oh My! The Non-Traditional Student Experience, Amber J. Webb
Theses from 2017
A Qualitative Exploration of African American Students' Perceptions of and Experiences with On-Campus Police, Rishawnda Lenett Archie
Access to Higher Education for Black Men: A Narrative Perspective, Kayla R. Branch
Resident Assistant Perceptions of Motivations and Demotivations to Return to Their Position, Carrie Gochnauer
The Relationship Between Participation in Community Service and Students Academic Success, Kelsi Grubisich
Student Veterans and Their Transition to Becoming a College Student, Paul R. Higgerson
Perceptions of Body Image Among College Men, Colton David Janes
Microaggression in the College Environment: Narratives of African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution, Courtney Lynette Jones
Motivation behind Male Undergraduate Students' Decision to Participate in a Study Abroad Program, Rachel Ann Lindhart
Resilience and Thriving in Homeless College Students, Cayla C. Maurer
An Analysis of Black Undergraduate Students' Social Activism through Social Media Usage, Tayla Richards
Perceptions of Transgender Students in Social Fraternities and Sororities, Stacy Rowan
Pivotal Moments in Undergraduate Education: Retention and Student Connection to Campus, Katie Sikora
An Analysis of the Impact of Hall Council on the Acquisition of Transferable Skills, Madeline Smart
The Impact of Bystander Intervention Education on Greek Life Affiliated Students' Efficacy in Addressing Sexual Violence on Campus, Laura M. Trombley
First-Year Student Perceptions of a Community College Success Course: A Phenomenological Approach, Aaron J. Walk
The Campus Ministry and the African American College Students' Experience: A Case Study, Tania LaCora Ward
Are Students Stressed?: A Study of the Impact of Student Engagement on Student Stress, Titus Young
Theses from 2016
A Quantitative Study of the Source of Stress for First Generation Freshman Female College Students, Amber Byrley
Impact of Employment on Undergraduate Academic Achievement, Canaan Daniels
Initial Student Impressions and Affinity Towards the Institution, Andrew Doto
The Recruitment of Sexual Minority Students in Higher Education, Jorge El-Azar
Factors Influencing Student Major Selection at a Community College, Kellie Jean Keck
Universal Design: A Student Affairs Perspective, Becca Lynn
Understanding Mentoring Relationships: The Black Male Graduate Student Perspective, Kwame R. Patterson Jr.
A Summer Bridge Program's Impact: Social Engagement and the Building of Self-Efficacy, Stephen L. Roach
Developing the Whole Student: Campus Ministry's Impact on Spiritual Development, Zachary D. Samples
A Photographic Study on College Student Sense of Belonging, Sean Sheptoski
Sophomore Student-Athletes' Perceptions of Athletic Academic Support Services, Lindsey Sturm
Transfer Students' Perceptions of Their Academic Preparedness from Urban Community Colleges to Four-Year Institutions, Jazmine E. Thompson
A Quantitative Examination of Alcohol Consumption Motivation Between Fraternity and Non-Fraternity Men, Brinton B. Vincent
First-Generation, Second Year, College Students and Support Gained from Campus Services, Taylor Whittington
An Exploration of Sense of Belonging Among Black Males Attending a Predominately White Institution, Nicolas T. Wright
Theses from 2015
Accommodating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Writing Center, Rebekah Barton
Same-Sex Peer Influence on Female Undergraduate Body Image Perception, Caitlyn Buchanan
An Analysis of Contextual Conditions As First Year RAs Train In and Implement the Phase One Safe Zone Program, Cameron Carrara
Examining College Faculty and Staff's Levels of Confidence and Preparedness in Recognizing and Responding to Distressed Students, Rachel L. Chlebanowski
Comparing Persistence of Upward Transfer and Native Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, Jacob W. Deters
Contextual Conditions Related to the Undergraduate Experience and the Nature of Alumni Involvement: A Qualitative Study, Kasey G. Evans
Resident Assistant Training and Students with High Functioning Autism, Tyler Fisher
The Perception of Black Male Students of Black Faculty/Staff Involvement in Mentorship at a Predominantly White Institution, B. James Griffin Jr.
Perceptions of Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations Impact on Leadership Development, Sherry Gunn
Understanding the Development of Sophomore Resident Assistants, Aaron Hollis
The Art of Voluntelling: Research on Mandated and Altruistic Volunteers, Tyler Kalahar
College Senior's Utilization of Career Center Services and Career Readiness, Carrie Ann Klaphake
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of Student Employees Within Campus Recreation, Dale P. Kolnitys
Financial Literacy: Past, Present and Future Impact on College Freshmen, Jennifer Monkman
An Examination of Self-Esteem's Impact on the Leadership Behaviors of Female Undergraduate Student Leaders, Allison J. Moran
At-Risk in TRiO: Perceptions of African American Male First-Generation Students, Diana Ogbevire
Student Perceptions of Academic Advisor Effectiveness and Student Success: Factors That Matter, Madeline R. Owens
A Comparison of Sorority and Non-Sorority Students' Perceptions Concerning Beliefs and Attitudes About Campus Safety, Victimization, and Personal Safety, Katelyn Raymond
