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 2026
Exploring and Overcoming Primary Barriers to Healthcare Access and Utilization During the Perinatal Period for Somali Women in Franklin County, Ohio, Mariam Ali
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Assessing the Effectiveness of Telehealth Nutritional Services: The Impact of Low Patient Adoption of Nutritional Advice, Ayat Mohammad Aljbour
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Identifying and Developing Financial Risk Management Competencies: An Exploratory Study Using Instructional Design Needs Analysis Tools, Gilbert Asamoah
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
The Impact of Communication and Collaboration in Hospitals From a Fiscal Leadership Perspective: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Vladimir Bernard
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Full Time Freelancer Motivation and Risk Management, Laura Briggs
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Examining the Effects of Spiritual Health on Mental and Physical Health in Trauma-Exposed Adults: A Whole-Person Health Framework, Sheena Crawford
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
A Qualitative Study Exploring How School And District Education Leaders Respond To Critical Organizational Crisis And Change Events, Annmarie Ekey Cunningham
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Knowledge Management Process Capabilities and Organizational Performance in Laboratory Medicine Firms, John F. Ekpe
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Perceptions of the Principal Evaluation Process and Performance Criteria inthe State of Ohio: A Mixed-Methods Study, Thomas Holdren
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Examination of Black Women’s Leadership Pathways in Project Management, Stacey Lynn Horn
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Understanding Teacher Role Stress: An Exploratory Analysis of Career-Stage Perspectives in Education, Stephen Laurence Keane
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Spring 2026)
Barriers to Mental Health Services for First-Generation Cambodian Americans, Melise Ke
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
How Followers Perceive the Transformational Leadership Qualities of Female Leaders in Admissions Departments, India Edith Klipfel
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Leveraging Transformational Leadership at a Midwestern Two-Year College to Create a Culture of Care and Improve Student Success: A Case Study, Jennifer Lame'
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Advantages of Advanced Standing Programs in Ohio, Renee Lamp
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Assessing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Education: Professional Higher Education Staff and the People Side of Change, Monique Lumpkin
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Decision Making Experience During Periods of Uncertainty for Hub Airports: An Executive Leadership Perspective, Edward Keith Mcdonald III
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Institutional Resources and Systemic Approaches to Support Higher Education Faculty Preparedness to Teach in an Online and Hybrid Modality, Jeffrey Alan Miller
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Do on-site fitness facilities influence employee physical activity via self-efficacy?, Lan Zhang Montler
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
The Effect of The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana on Drug Use by Minors in California, Bahati Sindano Nepa
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
The Effect of Hospital-Sponsored Financial Aid Incentives on Nursing Staff Turnover Intentions, Francisca Ngozi Nwugwo
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
From Apprenticeship to Enterprise Growth: An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Master Hairdressers in Accra’s Informal Economy, Daniel Oduro
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Appreciative Approach to Overcoming the Underrepresentation of Black Women in Senior-Level Leadership Roles in Higher Education, Regina Paige
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Does Financial Literacy Motivate Interest in Business Journalism? An Exploratory Study at a Historically Black College and University and a Predominantly White Institution, Sonali Pathirana
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Over the Road Truck Driver Retention, Ron Wayne Preston
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Unveiling Employee Satisfaction in Healthcare Reimbursement Services: Identifying Key Factors and Their Impact, Deborah Ann Ryan
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Attracting the Future of Nonprofit Leadership: A Qualitative Study of Executive Candidacy in the Mid-Atlantic United States, Brett M. Smith
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
The Use of Population Segmentation and Social Determinants of Health by Executives in Establishing or Modifying an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Heather Marie Smith
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Examining Relationships Between Officer Experience and Use of Force After Vehicle Pursuits, Robert Neil Strausbaugh
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctoral Candidates' Motivation During the Dissertation Phase, Ardell H. Trotter
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Data Adoption Capability Perceptions of Ohio Accounting Firm Employees, Beth Vaughn
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Navigating Financial Challenges: Exploring Leadership Strategies, in Human Service Nonprofits in Columbus, Ohio, Responding to Reduced Government Funding, Fred William Walker
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Dissertations from 2025
A Qualitative Study on Supplier Diversity: Expanding Beyond Compliance through Leadership Commitment to Deliver Sustainable Outcomes and Create Value, Patricia Adams
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Perceptions of Physicians Regarding Organizational Culture and Their Ability to Deliver Culturally Competent Care, Mary Adely
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Addressing the Achievement Gap Through Equitable Education by Meeting the Social Emotional and Academic Needs of Minority Students in Urban School Districts, Eraclio Altavilla
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
A Qualitative Case Study: Exploring an Offshoring Company’s Culture and Its Disconnection from Their Parent Company Through the Lens of the Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Cultural Dimensions Model and the Iceberg Theory, Dumile Anderson
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
An Examination of Community College Faculty’s Motivation And Professional Development Needs For Implementing OER, Jessica A. Aubley
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Health Equity of Telehealth Use for Underserved Populations, Erin Lynn Beebe
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Does Workplace Climate Moderate Nurses’ Perceived Stress Levels And Their Intentions To Leave During COVID 19?, Sareena R. Bellamy
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
The Effect of Basic Instruction for Improving Parent Perception of Acceptable Conduct at Youth Sports Events, Amanda L. Bice
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Leading the Way: Principals' Experiences as Change Facilitators in Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials, Sherry Michelle Birchem
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Examining The Utilization Of Preventative Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Americans Since The Passage Of The Affordable Care Act From The Providers’ Point Of View, Motolani Bolarinwa
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Understanding Barriers to Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Diabetes: Perspectives of Managed Care Administrators, Erin L. Brigham
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
A Quantitative Analysis of Grit and Burnout Among Social Workers Well-Being, Melissa Bryant
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Adaptive Leadership Behaviors of United Methodist Lead Pastors and Their Impact on Church Growth: A Study of Medium and Large Congregations, April Marie Casperson
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Assessing the Readiness to Support Students with ASD: Perspectives of Community College Front-line Staff, Amanda Ann Cecil
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Multimedia Professional Development for STEM Equity: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Educators' Intentions Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, Jill Courtney
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Time for Some Progress: An Analysis of Policy Efforts in Urban School Districts, David Dagrosa
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Impact of Annual Preventive Visits on Long-Term Patient Outcomes, Amber Marie Detty
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Navigating Intersectionality & The Double Bind of Race & Gender: An Exploration of Black Women Higher Education Senior Leaders, Nicole D. Draughon
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Women's Advancement in Community College Executive Administration and the Impact of Social Role Expectation: A Qualitative Study, Angela L. Fernandez
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Firefighters in Higher Education: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Incentives, Matthew J. Flanagan
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Home Care Staffing Shortage: Impact on Older Adult Independence, John Rex Gregory
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
A Connectivist Approach for Introductory Biology Laboratory Courses: An Instructional Framework to Address Stem Education and Workforce Needs, Kasi M. Guillot
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Leadership Across Demographics: Exploring the Effects of Minority and Non-Minority Leaders on Workplace Outcomes, Angeline C. Hariston
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Effect of Genetic Polymorphism on Tacrolimus Metabolization Rate Due to Racial Variability and Its Impact on Kidney Transplantation, Eric Ho
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Spring 2025)
Examining Succession Planning Practices in Nonprofit Organizations with a Lens on Internal Successors, Maryann Hyatt
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
An Assessment of Access to Care: Telehealth Utilization at FQHCs in Alabama During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cecily Jackson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Unequal Access, Uneven Progress: Socioeconomic and Demographic Divides in Healthcare Digitalization, Latoya Marteisha Jackson
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
What Do Employees Actually Want? Leveraging Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Preferences to Improve Employee Retention, Maurice Jackson
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Impact of Electronic Prescription, Access, and Messaging on Health Information Exchange Utilization During Care Transition, Segun Victor Kamiyole
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Motor Impulsivity and Individual Behavior in Cloud Business: Privacy as a Mediator and Openness as a Personality Trait Shaping Security Dynamics, Karuna Kothapalli
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Complex by Design: Connecting Performance Management System Complexity to Public-Sector IT Employee Satisfaction Through Job Enrichment and Motivational Factors, Dewayne Allen Lehman
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Resilience, Self-Efficacy, and the Lived Experiences of Caregiving for Family Members with Schizophrenia, Tiffany Le
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Navigating the Maze of the Healthcare System in the United States: An Insight Into the Experiences of African Refugees, Rose Lokwang
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
An Examination of the Effectiveness of the United States Coast Guard Training Programs Effective in Preparing Leaders for e-Leadership During COVID-19, Aryan K. Patel
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Role of Diversity Climate in Thriving at Work, Jim Price
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Critical Access Hospitals: Keeping Care Local, Reducing Low-Acuity Inter-Hospital Transfers, Kimlyn Nicole Queen-Weis
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
The Impact of Telehealth on Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits Among the Medicare Dual Special Needs Plan Population, Syed Rizwan Rafiq
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
A Qualitative Study: How K-12 Teachers Observe Their Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Emotional Intelligence to Influence the Seven Tenets of Teacher Self-Efficacy, Loretta Elaine Rider
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
This submission includes a video of the candidate’s defense.
Franklin University Dissertation Excellence Award Winner (Spring 2025)
A Descriptive Study of Emotional Intelligence Among Teachers and Administrators in a Public Suburban Pennsylvania School District, Christine Rine
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Impact of Mindful Self-Care Behaviors on Burnout Among Registered Nurses in NYC’s Busiest Borough Post Pandemic, Mellisa Roberts
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Exploring the Relationship of Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Leadership Affinity Among BCBAs in Midwestern Autism Treatment Centers: A Correlational Study, Sheila A. Slattery
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Financial Advisors’ Autonomous Motivation Needs, Lisa Finkelstein Stavsky
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
An Exploration of Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (SOGI) Data Collection and Use Among U.S. Healthcare Providers, Patricia M. Upton
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
What Black Boys Need in Educational Settings to Transform the Internal Narrative from One of Brokenness to One of Brilliance, Gwendolyn Walker
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Integrated Care and Perceived Quality of Life Outcome Measures, Lee Wilford
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
COVID – 19 Pandemic Exposes a Syndemic of Mental Health During the Public Health Emergency, Jacqueline L. Winston-Duley
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Dissertations from 2024
A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College, Ray Bartholomew
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Strategies for Managing Burnout: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study of Hospital Supply Chain Managers During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Joshua J. Bowles
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Examining the Impact of Inadequate Supply of Water and Electricity on The Gambia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Landing Demba
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Managerial Communications And Person-Environment Fits Impact On The Retention Of Those With A Remote Superior In The Aerospace Industry, Kelly Desso
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
A Qualitative Study Exploring Federal Education Policy Implementation in Child Welfare Agencies, Roschanda C. Fletcher
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Practical Strategies for ERP Success: Analyzing Lived Experiences of Leaders at Two-Year Community and Technical Colleges in the Upper Midwest, Mindy Elizabeth Krantz
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
A Comparison of Strategies for Retention and Re-engagement for Medication Assisted Treatment Patients, Nikki Nemeth
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Understanding Code-Switching of Black Businesswomen in Arkansas: Organizational Strategies for a Better Workplace, Latrice R. Small
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Effect of Articulation Agreements for Transfer Students Seeking a Bachelor's Degree: A Quantitative Research Study in a Degree Completion Focused Private University, Joseph Smith
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Migrating Physicians: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional and Correlational Quantitative Study of U.S. Physician Migration and Maintenance of Training Among Different Age Groups, Krista Tackett
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Investigating Student Retention Through Instructional Design and Curricular Practices: A Qualitative Analysis of Music Business Programs, Richard Phillip Tremmel
Doctor of Professional Studies in Instructional Design Leadership (DPS)
Small Business Leaders' Perception of Adjusting to Low Economic Conditions, Christopher Charles Whitaker
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Enhancing Psychological and Physical Services to Teenagers and Young Adults in the State of New York’s Child Welfare System, Alimatu Sadia Asumah
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Cultivating the Next Generation: Qualitative Study Exploring the Influence of African American Male Teachers on the Career Aspirations of African American Male Students in K-12 Education, Edmund G. Baker
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Exploration Of The Success Strategies Of Women Of Color In C-Suite Leadership Roles At Higher Education Institutions, Jacqueline Elise Brown
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
E-leadership Effectiveness Through Virtually Enacted Discourse, Reece G. Darham
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Secondary Trauma Among K-12 Educators in Urban School Districts, Angelic N. Dean
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Leadership Style, Teacher Efficacy, and Burnout: A Qualitative Study of Teacher Intention to Quit, Kylie Marcella-Jeanne Gempler
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Challenges and Accessibility of Physician Health Programs for Physicians with Substance Use Disorders, Nelson Howard Heise
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
The Influence of Palliative Care on Savings for Hospitals: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Jodi R. Lee
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Examining the Relationship Between Cultural Intelligence and Collective Teacher Efficacy on Hispanic Student Achievement: A Quantitative Correlational Analysis, Kelly Vines Nash
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EdD)
Enhancing Patient Equity for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department, Adaola P. Onyenaka
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
