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.

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Theses from 2017

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The Impact of Bystander Intervention Education on Greek Life Affiliated Students' Efficacy in Addressing Sexual Violence on Campus, Laura M. Trombley

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First-Year Student Perceptions of a Community College Success Course: A Phenomenological Approach, Aaron J. Walk

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The Campus Ministry and the African American College Students' Experience: A Case Study, Tania LaCora Ward

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Are Students Stressed?: A Study of the Impact of Student Engagement on Student Stress, Titus Young

Theses from 2016

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A Quantitative Study of the Source of Stress for First Generation Freshman Female College Students, Amber Byrley

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Impact of Employment on Undergraduate Academic Achievement, Canaan Daniels

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Initial Student Impressions and Affinity Towards the Institution, Andrew Doto

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The Recruitment of Sexual Minority Students in Higher Education, Jorge El-Azar

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Factors Influencing Student Major Selection at a Community College, Kellie Jean Keck

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Universal Design: A Student Affairs Perspective, Becca Lynn

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Understanding Mentoring Relationships: The Black Male Graduate Student Perspective, Kwame R. Patterson Jr.

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A Summer Bridge Program's Impact: Social Engagement and the Building of Self-Efficacy, Stephen L. Roach

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Developing the Whole Student: Campus Ministry's Impact on Spiritual Development, Zachary D. Samples

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A Photographic Study on College Student Sense of Belonging, Sean Sheptoski

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Sophomore Student-Athletes' Perceptions of Athletic Academic Support Services, Lindsey Sturm

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Transfer Students' Perceptions of Their Academic Preparedness from Urban Community Colleges to Four-Year Institutions, Jazmine E. Thompson

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A Quantitative Examination of Alcohol Consumption Motivation Between Fraternity and Non-Fraternity Men, Brinton B. Vincent

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First-Generation, Second Year, College Students and Support Gained from Campus Services, Taylor Whittington

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An Exploration of Sense of Belonging Among Black Males Attending a Predominately White Institution, Nicolas T. Wright

Theses from 2015

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Accommodating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Writing Center, Rebekah Barton

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Same-Sex Peer Influence on Female Undergraduate Body Image Perception, Caitlyn Buchanan

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An Analysis of Contextual Conditions As First Year RAs Train In and Implement the Phase One Safe Zone Program, Cameron Carrara

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Examining College Faculty and Staff's Levels of Confidence and Preparedness in Recognizing and Responding to Distressed Students, Rachel L. Chlebanowski

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Comparing Persistence of Upward Transfer and Native Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, Jacob W. Deters

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Contextual Conditions Related to the Undergraduate Experience and the Nature of Alumni Involvement: A Qualitative Study, Kasey G. Evans

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Resident Assistant Training and Students with High Functioning Autism, Tyler Fisher

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The Perception of Black Male Students of Black Faculty/Staff Involvement in Mentorship at a Predominantly White Institution, B. James Griffin Jr.

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Perceptions of Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations Impact on Leadership Development, Sherry Gunn

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Understanding the Development of Sophomore Resident Assistants, Aaron Hollis

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The Art of Voluntelling: Research on Mandated and Altruistic Volunteers, Tyler Kalahar

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College Senior's Utilization of Career Center Services and Career Readiness, Carrie Ann Klaphake

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Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of Student Employees Within Campus Recreation, Dale P. Kolnitys

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Financial Literacy: Past, Present and Future Impact on College Freshmen, Jennifer Monkman

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An Examination of Self-Esteem's Impact on the Leadership Behaviors of Female Undergraduate Student Leaders, Allison J. Moran

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At-Risk in TRiO: Perceptions of African American Male First-Generation Students, Diana Ogbevire

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Student Perceptions of Academic Advisor Effectiveness and Student Success: Factors That Matter, Madeline R. Owens

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A Comparison of Sorority and Non-Sorority Students' Perceptions Concerning Beliefs and Attitudes About Campus Safety, Victimization, and Personal Safety, Katelyn Raymond

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The Balancing Act Between Student lnvolvement and Academic Performance, Rocken Roll

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Moral Reasoning of Student and Academic Misconduct Habits: A Qualitative Evaluation, Charles Rooney

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Veterans' Perceptions and Use of Student Support Services at a Midwestern University, Amanda J. Starwalt

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College Students Self-Presentation and Online Social Networks, Lauren J. Stehlik

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Being Bromo in a Heterosexual Dominated Culture: A Qualitative Approach, Nathan J. Wehr

Theses from 2014

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Community College to a Four-Year Institution: Transition for Underrepresented Students, Sarah Adams

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Significance of Gateway Requirements to Student Success: A Mixed Methods Approach, Ashley Rashaun Bell

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Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Reported Religiosity and Alcohol Usage Among Undergraduate Students, Angelica Maria Bradley

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Satisfaction and Importance Analysis of Features and Services to Nontraditional Students: A Mixed Methods Approach, Denise E. Corray

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An Examination of Areas of Involvement That Foster Student Retention, Abigail L. Ford

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The Path Into Student Affairs: How Undergraduate Experiences Influence Students to Pursue a Career in Student Affairs, Bryce Jacob Reuer Gergely

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An Examination of the Experiences of African American Gay Men at a Predominantly White Institution: A Phenomenological Approach, Matthew David Hayes

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Relationship Between Residence Hall Floor Plan and Social Interaction, Community, Retention, and Overall Satisfaction, Cassandra James

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Black Males' Perceptions of Parental Involvement, Influence, and Their Educational Outcomes, Victor Jones Jr.

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Impact of Masculinity on Undergraduate Men's Perceptions of Bullying and Help-Seeking, Michael King

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The Experiences of Community College Student Athletes, Holly Nichols

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A Study of Student Leaders' Facebook Use, Valerie Penn

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Analysis of Academically at-risk Second Year Students' Perceptions of How Campus Support Services Engage Them Via Social Media, Brad Sandefer

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Attitudes Toward Volunteerism by Fraternity Men, Jennifer Serrano

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The Prevalence, Reasons, and Effects of Hazing on Female Student Athletes, Danielle Steffa

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First-Year First-Generation College Students and Their Transition to a University, Jennifer Lynn Stevenson

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Mid-Level Student Affairs Professionals' Interpretations of Obama's 2020 Educational Goals, Shane Thomas

Mid-Level Student Affairs Professionals' Interpretations of Obama's 2020 Educational Goals , Thomas Thomas

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The Effectiveness of Student Success Courses on Students Enrolled in a Remedial Reading Course, Emily Walters

Theses from 2013

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An Examination of Student Motivation for Participation in Alcohol Culture on a College Campus, Daniel John Amato

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Service Learning and Social Justice: A Qualitative Study of International Service Learning and Students' Perceptions of Social Inequality, Sara Boro

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A Phenomenological Investigation of the Resident Assistant Position and Occupational Stress and Burnout, Kelsey J. Brandt

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Students' Consumption of Healthy Food Items Using a Social Marketing Intervention, Kayla Autumn Dalton

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Hyper-Gender Roles in Relation to Sexual Aggression, Jaclyn May D'Andrea

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Effectiveness of diversity training: A mixed methods approach to evaluating a residence life staff training program, Alex Dresen

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Perceptions and Expectations of Residence Halls, Christopher M. Hardin

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A Phenomenological Approach to Understanding the S.T.R.O.N.G. MENtoring Program: An African-American Male Retention Program at a Midsize Predominantly White Institution, Glenn L. Herring

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Qualitative Exploration of the Influential Factors That Impact Black Students Access to College, Kortney Jones

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College Women and Body Image Perception: The Influence of Peers, Television, and Print Media, Sarah J. Knapp

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A Phenomenological Analysis of the Perceptions of Housing Staff's Current Practices and Aspirational Desires of Managing Mental Health Needs on a College Campus, Rebecca Maday

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Student Organization Advisors: What Role Do Advisors Play and How Are They Trained?, Tyler J. Micek

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Use of Community College Student Services and Student Success Outcomes, Lori Beth Morrissette

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Seventy Years of the African American Male Experience at Eastern Illinois University, Rovion D. Reed

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Perceptions of International Orientation, Payge Schagemann-Jones

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Perceived Persistence Factors for African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution, Aaron D. White

Theses from 2012

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The Grass Isn't Always Greener: A Qualitative Study of Indian International Students Attending a Comprehensive University, Alison R. Adams

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Transitions From High School to College: A Study of Pre-College and College Influences on Retention, Britteny Lynn Alspach

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Upper Level Administrators: Communication With Students via Social Media, David Adam Arnold

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The Value of Student Services and Activities at a Large, Rural, Two-Year College in the Midwest, Andrea E. Bright

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African American Students' Perceptions of the Campus Climate at Eastern Illinois University, Tynisa R. Collins

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Technology Mediated Recruitment: An Exploration of How Students Used Social Media to Choose College, Ashley Nicole Cooper

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The Relationship Between Professional Preparation of Student Affairs Professionals and Community College Completion Rates, Jennifer D. Elliott

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African American Male Student Leaders and Matriculation: A Qualitative Evaluation, Alexandra LeAnn Finley

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African American Students' Perceptions Of Diversity, Inclusion, And Hate Speech, Andrea E. Grant

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Sleeping the way to success: Examining the relationship between sleep and academic success among college students, Jennifer M. Hedges

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Bridging the gap: How students and academic advising professionals view academic advising, Levi Kosta-Mikel

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A phenomenological exploration of the perceptions of prospective students on a campus tour, Tiffany C. Leschke

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Effect of a summer bridge program on provisionally admitted students' self-efficacy, Merry Kathleen Lucas

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Assessing happiness in college students, Ross A. McClure

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Interactions between class attendance and students' alcohol consumption, Brittany Meding

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Community development through electronic sociograms, Aubrie L. Piper

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African American students' perceptions of undergraduate experiences: Matriculation, retention, attrition, and graduation, Christina L. Rainer

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Transition in conceptualizing the transgender experience: A measure of counselor attitudes, Rachel N. Rehbein

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Non-completion in thesis required master's degree programs, Emily Ritter

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My B.A.C. is higher than my G.P.A.: Alcohol expectancies and college student consumption, Erica Nicole Roa

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Effects of test preparatory program for Illinois Basic Skills Test, Jennifer R. Rose

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The motivation of African-American females to cross historical racial boundaries in the Greek community at a predominantly white institution, Thomas J. Sargent

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The effectiveness of AlcoholEdu at Eastern Illinois University, Brock Severson