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 2012
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
Theses from 2011
Undergraduate Leadership Development Perceptions, Jordan Baumgardner
The Impact Of Mentoring African-American Males During Their Undergraduate Experience, Ivan D. Blount
The Role of Mindfulness in Academic Stress, Self-Efficacy, and Achievement in College Students, Brian D. Brausch
Student-Athletes and Their Willingness to Contribute Financially in the Future to Eastern Illinois University Athletics, Joseph Richard Ethington
The Impact Of Remedial Coursework On Transfer Student Success, Cathy Lee Feely
Student Athletes' Perceptions Of Academic Support, Career Support And Personal Support, Chandra R. Golden
A Study Of Psychological Sense Of Community Within Living-Learning Environments, Jacob R. Hanley
A Program Evaluation Of A University Volunteer Program, Stacey Patricia Jaksa
A Qualitative Exploration of ESL Chinese Student Experiences at a North American Institution of Higher Education, Kelly Anne Kawa
Transition of freshmen student athletes, Jessica R. Leach
Financial Well-Being Among Selected Students At Eastern Illinois University, Eric John Mazoch
For wanting of a meal: An exploratory study of meal provisions at medium to large college and university food services in Illinois, Evan J. McWhirter
Increasing male volunteering one motivation at a time, Matthew C. Nance
Increasing male volunteering one motivation at a time, Matthew C. Nance
The Initial Application Screening Process For P-12 Potential Teacher Candidates, Brian Edward Neighbors
Assessing Transfer Student Needs At Eastern Illinois University, Samantha J. Noblit
Moving through autonomy toward interdependence: The relationship between Chickering and Reisser's third vector and Stephen Covey's Seven habits of highly effective people, Christopher M. Pahl
Eulalee Anderson: Pioneer in International Student Programs at Eastern Illinois University, Bria Phillips
Perceptions of body image: A study of college women in sororities and not in sororities, Amy L. Piekarski
Millennial music students: Perceptions of general stress, performance stress, physical health, and mental health, Elizabeth Plapp
Student perceptions of a special admissions program: The BOOST program, Jessica Elizabeth Rinkel
Student athlete: From recruitment to the academic, athletic, & social experiences, Moetiz Y. Samad
Freshmen Perceptions Of Academic Support In The Residence Halls, Katherine E. Schmidt
The mis-education of fraternity-sorority life professionals: Moving towards effective support and development of NPHC advisors at predominantly white institutions, Sunni Lee Solomon II
Does Quantitative Or Qualitative Data Lower Stigma Of Those Suffering From Schizophrenia?, Fred A. Washburn
Flowers in bloom: The experiences of African American undergraduate single mothers at a predominantly white institution, Erika C. Weaver
An examination of the intersection between alcohol use and unanticipated consequences for college females, Jessica A. Wright
Evaluation Of College Counseling Websites Regarding Suicide Prevention/Depression Referral Services, Heather L. Zike
Theses from 2010
A Qualitative Study Of Heterosexual Ally Development Among The Traditional Student Population At A Mid-Sized Midwestern University, Miranda Therese Ambuske
Does Eastern Illinois University Meet The Foundational Needs Of Nontraditional Undergraduate Students, Peggy A. Brown
Academic Responsibility Among College Football Players, Terry J. Coleman Jr.
An Analysis of Sorority Women's Perceptions of Recruitment in a Deferred and Non Deferred Setting, Kathleen Elizabeth Drake
A Qualitative Study Of Women In Student Government At A Midsize Comprehensive University, Mary A. Ham
An Exploration Of Factors Related To Alcohol Consumption Among Female Student-Athletes In Higher Education, Holly Ruth Hooe
Student Perceptions On The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union At Eastern Illinois University, Anthony Kwiatkowski
Perceptions Of Challenges To Retaining African American Male Graduate Students In Higher Education, LeeAntwann S. McCline
Fraternity Member'S Perceptions Of The Benefits And Limitations Of On-Campus, University-Owned Fraternity Housing And Off-Campus, Chapter-Owned Fraternity Housing, Erin Therese Morettes
The Perceived Influences Of Campus Living Environments On Male Identity Development, Nathaneal R. Pauley
The Effects Of Gender On Rumination, Co-Rumination, Depression, And Relationship Satisfaction, Mera El Ramahi
A queer network: The effects of LGBT student organizations on self-acceptance in college students, Justin L. Schuch
Gender Identity Development In Male Student Leaders At A Midwestern University, Kolin R. Straub
The Impact Of A First Year Seminar On The College Success Of African American Males At Eastern Illinois University, Brandon L. Thompson
Idealized female leadership style: An exploration of female residence hall directors' perceptions when leading male staff members, Laura P. Vietmeyer
Faculty fellows: Academic initiatives within the residential learning communities at Eastern Illinois University, Denika L. Wilson
Political Perspectives And Freedom Of Speech In The College Classroom, Robin Zazove
Theses from 2009
Students Attitudes And Beliefs Towards Recycling On The Campus Of A Midwestern Masters Granting Institution, Mark D. Bates
Levels Of Homophobia Among Students Attending A Comprehensive Midwestern University, Amy J. Baumgart
Alcohol Consumption And Negative Outcomes At Eastern Illinois University, Matthew Michael Feely
Retaining At-Risk Undergraduates Through Mandatory Interaction, Brian Jacob Gorman
Defining diversity: An exploration of the perceptions of first semester students at a mid-sized midwestern institution, Angela Hobkirk
Technology and its impact on face-to-face communication: Does it bring us together or tear us apart?, Marilyn Holmes
Examining At-Risk Students' Perceptions Of The Role And Function Of School Counselors, Colleen Marie Johnson
Eliminating Hazing By Addressing Masculinities In A Fraternity Setting, Kevin J. Kolman
Videogame Use Among Male Residents In University Housing At Eastern Illinois University, Mark Bodnar Nicklaus
A Survey Of Disability Support Services In Illinois Higher Education, Courtney Diann Quinn
Ethnic lesbian identity development: A focus on African American and Latino women, Alexandria Quinones
C.U.B.S.: Creating unique beginnings for student involvement on campus, Alisha Scaggs
Formative Evaluation Of The Career Consultant On Call Program, Bernadette Grace So-Goodlin
Factors influencing the academic major selection of undecided students: A phenomenological study, Christina D. Thompson
Theses from 2008
The career services department: Assessing preparedness, confidence, and knowledge among Lake Land College students, Teri Lynn Atkinson
Latino Student Perceptions Of Trio/Sss Program Effectiveness At Eastern Illinois University, Kristin K. Flores
Student Spiritual Development Associated With Fraternity Affiliation, Jason B. Goldfarb
Factors Affecting Resident Assistant Burnout At Eastern Illinois University, Lindsay A. Gustin
Career vs. marriage: Perceptions of professional Black women employed in higher education, Temetria D. Hargett
Barriers Faced By Hispanic Women In Higher Education Institutions In The State Of Illinois, Zoraida Irizarry
Psychosocial Adjustment Of International Students At A Midwestern Illinois University, Shilpa Maheshwari
Graduate Recruitment At A Midsized Midwestern University, Sharese N. Shannon
Female and male student leadership characteristics: Differences & similarities, Amber Mishala Shaverdi
Searching for a connection: Internet communication and mobile phone use for social membership, Cathy Marie Quast Sowa
A study of an online adaptation of an off campus adult student survey, Benjamin J. Stenson
A Look At The Relationship Between Underage Student Drinking Rates And Student Involvement Rates, Kathryn A. Tomlinson
An Exploration Of The Perception Of Collective Identity Threat Among Muslim Students In Higher Education, Donna Vitale
Theses from 2007
The role of men in nontraditional roles: Male sorority advisors, Brian Thomas Clarke
The Relationship Between Parental Divorce And First-Year College Student Adjustment, Jennifer A. Copes
Gateway Program: Perceptions of the second year student, MaKesha Harris
A Formative Evaluation Of The 2005-2006 Eastern Illinois University Resident Assistant Selection Process, Brian O'Neal Johnson
Gender, race, and membership status: Perceptions of hazing on a university campus, Robyn Bethany Paige
An assessment of the CRAWL Program: A brief alcohol intervention for first time alcohol offenders at Eastern Illinois University, Catherine T. Passananti
Undergraduate Adult Children Of Alcoholics And Choosing A College Major, Sara L. Schaller
Assessing levels of hope and motivation in two groups of at-risk undergraduate college students, Victoria M. Zeter
Theses from 2006
Critical pedagogy as a practice in student affairs: A TRIO media literacy program, Bettina T. Becker
The effectiveness of an intrusive advising program on students on academic probation, Christie Ann Cruise
African American male faculty and student affairs professionals at Eastern Illinois University: Motivations to work in the academy, Jahquan Clayton Hawkins
Components of academic motivation: A multidimensional overview of millennial female students at Eastern Illinois University, Karen Huseman
Male Greek fraternity members and their self-perceptions on muscularity, Kevin Malburg
The experiences of African American males on a predominantly white campus, Dannie Earl Moore II
A comparative study of the perceptions and roles of male and female sweethearts of Greek letter organizations, Jenesha Lynn Penn
Student perceptions of intrusive and non-intrusive advising approaches, Josephine Robinson
Theses from 2005
The effectiveness of the alcohol response-ability judicial sanction at a mid-sized comprehensive university, Nancy Ann Betzel Mathewson
A formative evaluation of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority's national recruitment program in its inaugural year, Colleen Elizabeth Coffey
On campus non-traditional student use of and satisfaction with support services at Eastern Illinois University, Nancy J. Crone
Combining social norm prevention efforts to reduce high-risk drinking and behaviors within a freshman residence hall, Amy M. Kuspa
Perceptions of governance in higher education: Comparing two-year college full-time and part-time faculty, Karissa Kay Patefield
Condom use and college students: The relationship of condom use between condom club members and non-condom club members at a comprehensive midwestern university, Jerilyn Jean Reed
