This collection is comprised of dissertations from doctoral students who have completed their degree in either Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design (DPS), Doctor in Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA), or Doctor of Education (EdD).
Dissertations from 2024
A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College, Ray Bartholomew
Strategies for Managing Burnout: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study of Hospital Supply Chain Managers During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Joshua J. Bowles
Examining the Impact of Inadequate Supply of Water and Electricity on The Gambia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Landing Demba
A Qualitative Study Exploring Federal Education Policy Implementation in Child Welfare Agencies, Roschanda C. Fletcher
Practical Strategies for ERP Success: Analyzing Lived Experiences of Leaders at Two-Year Community and Technical Colleges in the Upper Midwest, Mindy Elizabeth Krantz
A Comparison of Strategies for Retention and Re-engagement for Medication Assisted Treatment Patients, Nikki Nemeth
Understanding Code-Switching of Black Businesswomen in Arkansas: Organizational Strategies for a Better Workplace, Latrice R. Small
Investigating Student Retention Through Instructional Design and Curricular Practices: A Qualitative Analysis of Music Business Programs, Richard Phillip Tremmel
Small Business Leaders' Perception of Adjusting to Low Economic Conditions, Christopher Charles Whitaker
Strategizing A Vibrant and Competitive Market Integration of Biosimilars: A Health Care Provider Clinical Adoption Plan., Rose Yaghi
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Summer 2024)
Cultural Competency Development Among Nonprofit Board Members and Perceived Organizational Success: An Exploratory Study, Catherine Zanon Paessun
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Summer 2024)
Secondary Trauma Among K-12 Educators in Urban School Districts, Angelic N. Dean
Challenges and Accessibility of Physician Health Programs for Physicians with Substance Use Disorders, Nelson Howard Heise
Qualitative Study: Positive and Negative Mentoring Practices in the Corporate Workplace and the Impact the Practices have on the Black Male, Johnie Lee Reed
The Influence of Palliative Care on Savings for Hospitals: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Jodi R. Lee
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Impact In A Suburban Diverse Community, Jesus Eusebio Ruiz
E-leadership Effectiveness Through Virtually Enacted Discourse, Reece G. Darham
Enhancing Psychological and Physical Services to Teenagers and Young Adults in the State of New York’s Child Welfare System, Alimatu Sadia Asumah
The Exploration Of The Success Strategies Of Women Of Color In C-Suite Leadership Roles At Higher Education Institutions, Jacqueline Elise Brown
Examining the Relationship Between Cultural Intelligence and Collective Teacher Efficacy on Hispanic Student Achievement: A Quantitative Correlational Analysis, Kelly Vines Nash
Leadership Style, Teacher Efficacy, and Burnout: A Qualitative Study of Teacher Intention to Quit, Kylie Marcella-Jeanne Gempler
Analyzing the Janus Decision’s Impact on Public Sector Unions and Labor Relations, Buffy J. Andrews
Social Emotional Learning Post- Covid-19 and Office Referrals: An Exploratory Case Study, Allison Ruth Brooks
The Lived-Experience of Faculty During Organizational and Instructional Change: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Sarah Chambers
Silenced and Marginalized: A Qualitative Study of Gendered Racial Microaggressions Among Black Female Graduate Students, Ebony L. Cole
A Qualitative Examination of Higher Education's Transformative Impact on Incarcerated Students, Micah D. Dorsey
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Spring 2024))
Andragogy and Microlearning in Professional Continuing Education, Lori M. Herzog
Conflict Management Practices and Superintendent Tenure in Ohio’s K-12 Educational System, Ella Jordan Isaac
Assessment of Work Meaning: An Automotive Manufacturing Exploratory Survey Using Steger's Model., Sheryl Kelley
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Financial Education Intervention for Appalachian Artists: Action-Based Research, Elaine Grogan Luttrull
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Spring 2024))
Achieving Tribal Gaming Regulatory Excellence: A Narrative Analysis Using Indigenous Persons Methodology, Bruce V. Molnar
Enhancing Patient Equity for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department, Adaola P. Onyenaka
Empowering Voice: A Case Study on the Impacts of Employee Resource Groups on Individual Employees' Voice Behaviors, Taylor Rosecrans
Skills of an Effective United States Air Force Program Manager: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Skills Required for United States Air Force Program Managers, Shane Connor Rowlands
Enhancing Occupational Health Safety: A Qualitative Study Using Condition Reports, Danielle Shirk Mills
The Postsecondary Education Food Insecurity Experiences of Military Student Service Members and Veterans: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Per Ankh K G Siaca Bey
Examining Patients’ Representativeness in HCAHPS Surveying: A Mixed-Method Approach in Healthcare, Rachel M. Silsdorf
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study on Leadership Behaviors That Can Support Minority Advancement, Terrance Smith
Dissertations from 2023
Child Abuse: A Study of Placement, Substantiation and Type of Abuse, Paula Anderson
The Emotional Impact of Registered Nurses in Virginia and Maryland During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic in Early 2020: A Qualitative Study, Vanessa Arriola
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Spring 2023)
Student Perceptions of Doctoral Faculty Advisors and How They Support Motivation in an Online, Professional Doctorate Program, Julie Elizabeth Barnickle
Transformational Leadership Traits and Job Satisfaction Among U.S. Technology Professionals: An Exploratory Qualitative Examination, Bridget Bratt
Ohio Foster Parent Experiences Leading to Exits from the Foster Care System, Crystal Michelle Brodzenski
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Honorable Mention (Spring 2023)
The Effects of Price Transparency Legislation on Hospital Pricing, Rafiat Eshett
Incidence, Method, and Location of Suicides from Fatal Self-Inflicted Injuries Sustained in US Hospitals, Medical Facilities, and Campuses, Moray Ford Joslyn
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Spring 2023)
Stigma Among Nursing Home Staff Towards Nursing Home Residents with a Mental Illness, Kristen Marie Kuhlman
Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation on Government Intern Programs: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study, Tanya Kuza
Impact of Patient Gender and Race on Patient Satisfaction within the Physician Patient Interaction, Denyse E. Mcintosh
Attitudes and Perceptions of Executive Leadership on Employee Engagement, Lori Mulichak
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Spring 2023)
Telehealth Potential In-Patient Volume Lifeline for Rural Hospitals in East Tennessee, Jason Pilant
Managing Change from Disruptive Innovation: United States Property & Casualty Insurance, Daniel Peter Roberts
A Rural Two-County CIT Program Study, Adam K. Sorensen
Healthcare Leadership Perceptions of Screening for Social Risk Factors, toward Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake, Emily Williams
Using the Integrated Behavior Model to Explore Faculty Perceptions of a Digital Escape Room Used to Influence Behavioral Intentions Toward Developing Accessible Online Course Content, Heather Wire
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Spring 2023)
Assisted Living Person-Centered Practices in Michigan Tri-Counties: Administrators Analysis, Tarmay D. Worlobah
The Impact of Liquid Plasma in Massive and Emergency Blood Transfusion, Mohamed Abdelmonem
Examining the Sustained Adoption of Omnichannel Shopping Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, Henry Akwa-Mensah
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Increasing Change Effectiveness: Impacts of Emotional Intelligence on Sensemaking, Sensegiving, and Resistance During Organizational Change, Deirdre S. Baker
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Fall 2023)
A Qualitative Investigation of the Perception of Cultural Inclusion Represented in Instructional Design Received From Multinational Organizations Based in the United States, Angela Marie Brake
Exploring the Impact of Leadership Communication on Change Managers’ Perception of Crisis-Driven Change at U.S.-Based Fortune 100 Financial Service Companies, Ryan C. Castle
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Fall 2023)
The Self-Directed Career Growth Success Factors of Autistic Business Leaders Who Serve The United States Tech Industry. A Phenomenological Study, Jason Todd Cohen
Exploring Strategies and Resources for Implementing Remote Learning in PreK-12 Public Schools Using the Delphi Method, Joshua David Davenport
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
A qualitative study informed by Critical Race Theory (CRT): Black white-collar workers assess racism, biases, and discrimination in organizational settings, Lloyd Alan Demmons
Qualitative Research Study: Lived Experiences In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosed Veterans Utilizing Telemedicine Treatment, Kristen L. Epperly
Mid-Level Community College Leaders and Competencies for Success: A Qualitative Study, Katherine Elizabeth Gonzalez
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
A Practical and Fast Numerical Method for Calculating Global Sensitivity with Examples from Supply Chain and Measurement Applications, William Alan Groves
Examining Statistical Differences Between Constructed Response and Computer-Scorable Questions on Accelerated Math Placement Assessments, Steven R. Hiner
Chronic Disease Management Via Telepharmacy From a Pharmacist Perspective: A Qualitative Approach, Azhar Hussain
The Burden of Work Injuries in Sonography with a Focus on Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers' Lived Experiences, Camelia Ionescu
Bringing Out-Of-District Special Education Students Back to Their Home District, Robert F. Johnson
Nurses’ Burnout Post COVID: A Quantitative Study, Sheree Johnson
An Examination of the Benefits of Mentoring for African American Female Accountants, Gina Louise Jones
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Summer 2023)
A Qualitative Inquiry Into a Community College Leadership Development Program, Nicholas Ryan Kent
A Mixed Methods Study on Role of Leadership in Developing a Collaborative Culture as Perceived by Employees, Kimberly Ann Kerr
The Role of Foster Care Organizational Systems’ Components on Financial Independence, Liz Kheng-Chindavong
Shared Leadership In The Indiana Knights of Columbus: A Mixed Methods Study, Lonny Macdonald
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Academic Disengagement of African American Male Students in Classroom Settings: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Sandra A. Murphy
Training trends signal a middle-skill gap: A quantitative study of training dollars spent in Central Ohio, Kelly Ann O'Donnell
Commission-Free Stock Trading and Impact on Individual Stock Market Participation (SMP), Augustine Akomeah Otchere
Dynamics of Culture and Fatalism on Likelihood of Engaging in Cardiovascular Prevention-Seeking Behaviors, Mark A. Roper
An Examination of the Combined Relationship of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia With Entrepreneurial Intention, Jacquelyn Ruffner
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Winner (Summer 2023)
Factors that Contribute to a Successful Implementation of a Comprehensive Institutional Effectiveness Plan in a Higher Education Institution, Dorothy Lynn Schramm
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Exploring the Impact Peer Feedback Can Have on Leadership Among Adolescents, Andrew Seddelmeyer
Academic Optimism of Columbus City Schools' High School Teachers in Relation to the Black-White Achievement Gap, Rachelle Smith
Evaluating Organizational Success of an AI-Based Recommender System at a Two-Year Higher Education Institution, Cheryl P. Stewart
Teacher Participation and Professional Learning Communities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Dion Dolton Thomas
Military Readiness Implications of the United States Obesity Epidemic: A Systematic Review with Meta-Synthesis, Jesse Jac Thomas
Under-recognition of African American Women Healthcare Leaders: A Phenomenological Qualitative Analysis in Greater Houston, Texas, Leonetta Thompson
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award - Nominee (Fall 2023)
Supporting Student Engagement: Examining Title 1 High School Teachers’ Perceptions of Social Networking Sites as Pedagogical Tools, La'Sharae Renee Thornton
