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 2017
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
The Balancing Act Between Student lnvolvement and Academic Performance, Rocken Roll
Moral Reasoning of Student and Academic Misconduct Habits: A Qualitative Evaluation, Charles Rooney
Veterans' Perceptions and Use of Student Support Services at a Midwestern University, Amanda J. Starwalt
College Students Self-Presentation and Online Social Networks, Lauren J. Stehlik
Being Bromo in a Heterosexual Dominated Culture: A Qualitative Approach, Nathan J. Wehr
Theses from 2014
Community College to a Four-Year Institution: Transition for Underrepresented Students, Sarah Adams
Significance of Gateway Requirements to Student Success: A Mixed Methods Approach, Ashley Rashaun Bell
Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Reported Religiosity and Alcohol Usage Among Undergraduate Students, Angelica Maria Bradley
Satisfaction and Importance Analysis of Features and Services to Nontraditional Students: A Mixed Methods Approach, Denise E. Corray
An Examination of Areas of Involvement That Foster Student Retention, Abigail L. Ford
The Path Into Student Affairs: How Undergraduate Experiences Influence Students to Pursue a Career in Student Affairs, Bryce Jacob Reuer Gergely
An Examination of the Experiences of African American Gay Men at a Predominantly White Institution: A Phenomenological Approach, Matthew David Hayes
Relationship Between Residence Hall Floor Plan and Social Interaction, Community, Retention, and Overall Satisfaction, Cassandra James
Black Males' Perceptions of Parental Involvement, Influence, and Their Educational Outcomes, Victor Jones Jr.
Impact of Masculinity on Undergraduate Men's Perceptions of Bullying and Help-Seeking, Michael King
The Experiences of Community College Student Athletes, Holly Nichols
A Study of Student Leaders' Facebook Use, Valerie Penn
Analysis of Academically at-risk Second Year Students' Perceptions of How Campus Support Services Engage Them Via Social Media, Brad Sandefer
Attitudes Toward Volunteerism by Fraternity Men, Jennifer Serrano
The Prevalence, Reasons, and Effects of Hazing on Female Student Athletes, Danielle Steffa
First-Year First-Generation College Students and Their Transition to a University, Jennifer Lynn Stevenson
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
The Effectiveness of Student Success Courses on Students Enrolled in a Remedial Reading Course, Emily Walters
Theses from 2013
An Examination of Student Motivation for Participation in Alcohol Culture on a College Campus, Daniel John Amato
A Phenomenological Investigation of the Resident Assistant Position and Occupational Stress and Burnout, Kelsey J. Brandt
Students' Consumption of Healthy Food Items Using a Social Marketing Intervention, Kayla Autumn Dalton
Hyper-Gender Roles in Relation to Sexual Aggression, Jaclyn May D'Andrea
Effectiveness of diversity training: A mixed methods approach to evaluating a residence life staff training program, Alex Dresen
Perceptions and Expectations of Residence Halls, Christopher M. Hardin
Qualitative Exploration of the Influential Factors That Impact Black Students Access to College, Kortney Jones
College Women and Body Image Perception: The Influence of Peers, Television, and Print Media, Sarah J. Knapp
Student Organization Advisors: What Role Do Advisors Play and How Are They Trained?, Tyler J. Micek
Use of Community College Student Services and Student Success Outcomes, Lori Beth Morrissette
Seventy Years of the African American Male Experience at Eastern Illinois University, Rovion D. Reed
Perceptions of International Orientation, Payge Schagemann-Jones
Perceived Persistence Factors for African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution, Aaron D. White
Theses from 2012
The Grass Isn't Always Greener: A Qualitative Study of Indian International Students Attending a Comprehensive University, Alison R. Adams
Transitions From High School to College: A Study of Pre-College and College Influences on Retention, Britteny Lynn Alspach
Upper Level Administrators: Communication With Students via Social Media, David Adam Arnold
The Value of Student Services and Activities at a Large, Rural, Two-Year College in the Midwest, Andrea E. Bright
African American Students' Perceptions of the Campus Climate at Eastern Illinois University, Tynisa R. Collins
Technology Mediated Recruitment: An Exploration of How Students Used Social Media to Choose College, Ashley Nicole Cooper
The Relationship Between Professional Preparation of Student Affairs Professionals and Community College Completion Rates, Jennifer D. Elliott
African American Male Student Leaders and Matriculation: A Qualitative Evaluation, Alexandra LeAnn Finley
African American Students' Perceptions Of Diversity, Inclusion, And Hate Speech, Andrea E. Grant
Sleeping the way to success: Examining the relationship between sleep and academic success among college students, Jennifer M. Hedges
Bridging the gap: How students and academic advising professionals view academic advising, Levi Kosta-Mikel
A phenomenological exploration of the perceptions of prospective students on a campus tour, Tiffany C. Leschke
Effect of a summer bridge program on provisionally admitted students' self-efficacy, Merry Kathleen Lucas
Assessing happiness in college students, Ross A. McClure
Interactions between class attendance and students' alcohol consumption, Brittany Meding
Community development through electronic sociograms, Aubrie L. Piper
African American students' perceptions of undergraduate experiences: Matriculation, retention, attrition, and graduation, Christina L. Rainer
Transition in conceptualizing the transgender experience: A measure of counselor attitudes, Rachel N. Rehbein
Non-completion in thesis required master's degree programs, Emily Ritter
My B.A.C. is higher than my G.P.A.: Alcohol expectancies and college student consumption, Erica Nicole Roa
Effects of test preparatory program for Illinois Basic Skills Test, Jennifer R. Rose
The motivation of African-American females to cross historical racial boundaries in the Greek community at a predominantly white institution, Thomas J. Sargent
The effectiveness of AlcoholEdu at Eastern Illinois University, Brock Severson
Challenges of forming a registered student organization for students with Asperger's syndrome or high functioning autism, Jennifer L. Smith
The self-reported pattern of student drinking during the first six weeks of college, Travis Smith
Experiences of lesbian women in social sororities at mid-sized public institutions: A qualitative study, Kate S. Solberg
