Theses, Dissertations, and graduate student summative projects submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation from Augsburg University
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Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Affirmative Action and Implications for Effective Cultural Diversity Training, Jill L. Pittelkow
A Case Study of Servant-Leadership, Juli Rasmussen
Measuring Patient Satisfaction: A Study of Former Nursing Home Residents, Bethany J. Roberts
Parent Satisfaction with a Supervised Visitation Program, Mary K. Rose
Recovering from Mental Illness, Karla Schmitt
Political Involvement and Noninvolvement of Social Work Practitioners, Thomas A. Skarohlid
A Discussion of Response Distortion In Personality Tests and Its Effect on Criterion Validity and Applicant Ranking in Employee Selection, Mary E. Stacke
Restorative Services: Inventory of Minnesota's Restorative Services and an Examination of Integration of Restorative Philosophy in Service Providers' Policies and Procedures, Deanna L. Mundt Steckman
The Role of the School Social Worker with English Language Learner Students in Suburban Elementary Schools, Pamela Sue Storry
Followership and the Dance of Lead and Follow, Ellen Thayer
The Mandate to Report Child Abuse and the Clergy Privilege of Confidentially: How Are These Understood?, Brant Moore Thomsen
The Importance of Family-Centered Professional Behaviors to Parents of Children Receiving Day Treatment Services, Cindy A. Torborg
Historical Analysis of African Immigrants with Specific Reference to Ethiopia: their Cultural Adaptation, Resiliency and Implication for Social Work Practice, Haregewoin Tsegaye
High School Students' Perception of Developmental Assets, a Gender Comparison, Delia VanDyke
The Process of Resilience, Denise R. Vikturek
A Direct Practice Evaluation on the Effectiveness of Using a Strength-Based Approach with Children Living in Foster Care, Emily E. Vincent
The Involvement of gay men in the Lutheran Church, Mary E. Vorhes
The Teacher's Impact Upon Building a Classroom Community, Diane Walker
Inclusion and Exclusion of Religion: Is There Only One Solution?, Anita Walters
The Relationship Between Parental Involvement and the Reunification of Youth in Foster Care, Gretchen K. Welch
Maturity and Responsibility in "Troubled" Families, Ruthelle Winfrey West
What Motivates a Leader?: A Grounded Theory Study of Hagberg, Maslow, and MAL Alumni, Rita A. Wetzel
Adolescents and Young Adults in Transition: from Homelessness to Permanent Housing, Tona L. Willand
Development of a Workshop curriculum: Ensuring culturally competent services for African Immigrants and Refugees, Tsehai Wodajo
Influences Upon Organizational Decision Making: Leaders as Role Models, Caroline M. Woitas
A Community Grief Support Program for Children a Needs Assessment, Peggy Wolner
Impacts of Westernization on Non-Western People, Patrick W. Xaphakdy
Parent Involvement Within an Inner-City School: Perspectives of Parents and Educators, Lisa Zurek
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Evaluating a Grief Support Group's Effectiveness in Alleviating a Person's Grief Experience, Kristin Lea Anderson
Sa/Fe Program: A Rural Health Care Response to Sexual Assault, Sheri Arnett
Out for Equity, A Case Study, Erin Beaudry
Deaf Children, Self-Esteem, and Parents' Communication Patterns, Lynn Marie Bloom
A Century of Child Placing: 1900-1998, Laurie Boros
A Leadership Case Study: Application of Burns' Transformational Leadership Theory, Ann Paulsen Cahill
An Historical Analysis of Open Adoption in the United States, Molly Crosby Cave
Characteristics and Effects of Non-systemic Thinking as Observed in the United States Postal Service, Larry Cruse
Mandated Reporting in Education: Getting Through the Gray, Tara M. Dahlager
Effects of Foster Care on the Family System, Rochelle Del Greco
An Assessment of the Augsburg College Teachers of Color Program, Eloisa Echavez
Individual Leadership's Role to Overcome White Male Privilege, Jarrod Englebretson
Adolescent Females as Participants in Service Learning and Their Moral, Social, and Political Ideologies: A Case Study, Allison R. Erickson
Beyond Diversity: Multiculturalism in the Workplace, Jerry A. Fenner
Service Learning for the Sheridan School Community and Beyond, Susan J. Ferrell
Perceptions of Intimacy by Men Who Choose Violence: An Exploratory Study, Sigrid Finke
A Plan for Youth Leadership Development in the Lutheran Church, Stacy M. Frost
Youth in Treatment Foster Care Homes: Outcomes at Discharge, Joey S. Glassman
Lesbian Mothers' Interaction with the Lesbian Community, Victoria L. Grimm
Nurturant and Provider Role Saliency of Fathers in Traditional and Non-Traditional Families, Michael R. Hacker
A Secondary Data Analysis of the WomanKind/Centers for Disease Control Evaluation A Study of Hospital Staff s ability to Engage, Assess and Refer Victims of Domestic Abuse, Victoria M. Hanson
Transformational Leadership: A Case Study of Vaclav Havel, Neal Hauser
Nonprofit Board Composition and Organizational Effectiveness: A Case Study, Terence Edward Hildebrandt
An Investigation of the Augsburg Leadership Development Model and Its Gender Role Association, Jackie Holien
Twin Cities Homeless Youth: Assessment of Problems and Needs, Carolyn P. Holmes
Protecting Children with Nonorganic Failure to Thrive, Deirdra Hoolahan
The Significance of Emotional Intelligence In the Life of Jimmy Carter, Susan M. James
The Parent-School Partnership: Exploring the Role, Needs, and Barriers of Parent Participation, Bethany J. Jarvis
Applying the servant-leadership theory to a Native American woman executive., Michelle L. Jones
Multicultural Awareness and Understanding: A Corporate Leadership Perspective, Michelle L. Jones
Adult Mentoring: Benefits to Adolescent Mothers, Kim Landrigan
The Language of Leadership, Lisa K. Larsen
Conflict in the Workplace: Fundamentals of Identification, Manngement, and Resolution for Leadership, Lois J. Larson
Taking the High Road: A Case Study in The Value-Based Approach to Leadership, Lois J. Larson
Wisconsin Reforms Welfare: The Experiences of Recipients, Kimberly Lewis
An Exploratory Study of Minneapolis Truant Adolescents and School and County Interventions, Lois E. Lewis
Policy Analysis of Wisconsin's Domestic Violence Mandatory Arrest Law, Holly C. McAbee
Influences on Sales Practices as Perceived by Individuals in a Sales Position, Kim M. McWilliams
Service Learning in the Curriculum: A Model for Elementary Educators, Steven H. Miller
How Complex Adaptive Systems Address Manufacturing Planning System Challenges and Provide New Leadership Perspectives, Charles V. Nemer
Observing Attachment Disorder in Adults, Aileen G. Ockwig
Historical Case Study of Stella L. Wood, Bonnie G. Ostlund
Development of a Workshop Exploring Physical Disability and Film Media, Debra J. Peterson
Malcolm X and Symbolic Convergence Theory, Jill L. Pittelkow
Service Usage as a Measure of Program Effectiveness: One Agency's Experience, Lisa M. Powers
Immigration Policy, Intolerance, and Social Work After World War II, Ariel Racine
Medication and Conduct Disorder: Professional's Perceptions of its Helpfulness, Deann L. Reese
Jane Addams, Mary Richmond and Liberal Feminism: An Historical Analysis, Elizabeth Reum
A Strengths Perspective on Adolescent Parenting: Helping Educate, Empower, and Support Adolescent Mothers, Lisa A. Rittgers
Preadolescents with Attachment Disorders: An Explanatory Study in a Residential Treatment Center, Teresina J. Schellinger
Mind Shift: From a Total Institution to the White Collar World, Carol J. Seiler
The Study of the Use of Advance Directives in Minnesota Nursing Homes as Perceived by Social Workers, Denise Sigstad
Outcome Based Data Analysis of a Therapeutic Foster Care Program, Lisa M. Silvestri Adamich
An Assessment of Decision-making by Adolescents in a Community-based Youth Program, Mary Beran Skjold
Identifying a Need for the Development of a Culturally Based Leadership Program for the Native American Ho-Chunk Youth, Charity Thunder
An Exploratory Study of Violence Intervention Program, Laura Turgeon
Critical Incident Stress and the Effectiveness of Debriefing for Hospital Personnel, Brenda S. Verbick
Exploration and Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility: a Study of Corporate Social Responsibility and Minnesota Organizations, Jessica A. Viljaste
Self-Esteem in Adolescence Females: The Athletic Connection, Debra Smith Wagner
Teachers' Perceptions of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Paula A. Watts
Factors Influencing Attitudes of Social Workers Toward Spirituality in Practice, Dena M. Wheeler
Jesus Christ as Leadership Model: Servant, Charismatic, Transformational, Johnnie B. Williams
Grieving the Loss of a Partner: The Ways of Isolation A Hermeneutic Experience, Nichole M. Yager
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Crisis Intervention and the State Comprehensive Mental Health Service Plan Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-660): An Historical Analysis, Thomas J. Barron
Managers Are Appointed, Leaders Emerge: How New Scientific Paradigms Inform Organizationel Leadership, Lew Beccone
Interracial Adoption: In Whose Best Interest is it?, Pamela L. Beyer
The Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Act Policy Analysis of 1995 Reforms, Therese L. Buckley
Identifying Bias: A Cognitive Model, Jane M. Burnett
Social Work Perceptions of Job Satisfaction in Host and Primary Settings: A Comparative Analysis, Lorrie A. Busche