This page collects the digitized full text of Masters Theses from the former Department of Counseling and Student Development at Eastern Illinois University.
Theses produced from 2019 onward, are in the Counseling and Higher Education thesis collection.
Theses from 2018
The Relationship Between Peer Accountability Within Social Greek Organizations and Violations of the Student Conduct Code, Danielle L. Burden
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
Students' Perceptions of Safety on a Campus in Relation to Firearms, Porfirio Gallegos Jr.
How Federal Work-Study Affects the College Student Experience, Cole William Kallio-Crotteau
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
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
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
Does Being Greek Work?: An Analysis of the Effect of Greek Affiliation on Grade Point Average and Retention, Jade C. W. 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
Student Impressions of Community College Presidents, Megan Julia Corder
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
An Intersectional Analysis of Male Student-Athletes' Meaning-Making About Masculinity, Michelle Lisack
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
Understanding the Management of Sustainability on One Public Midwestern College Campus, Eric Swinehart
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
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
Analysis and Recommendations, Admitted Student Survey, Summer 2014, Jonathan S. Coit
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
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
An Exploration of College Student Experiences Regarding Healthy Eating at a Midsized Midwestern University: A Qualitative Approach, E. Jordan Stayer
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
The Perceived Benefits of Participation in Living and Learning Communities: The Student Perspective, Sally Adams
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 Investigation of Characteristics Associated with Student Leadership, Aseret Gonzalez
An Examination of the Experiences of African American Gay Men at a Predominantly White Institution: A Phenomenological Approach, Matthew David Hayes
Impact of Masculinity on Undergraduate Men's Perceptions of Bullying and Help-Seeking, Michael King
The Experiences of Community College Student Athletes, Holly Nichols
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
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
Effectiveness of diversity training: A mixed methods approach to evaluating a residence life staff training program, Alex Dresen
Theses from 2012
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
