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 2017
Hmong Perspectives on Teaching, Lorrie Xiong
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
What is the Perception of Struggling Readers on the Impact of Computer Games on Working Memory?, Kathleen Anderson
The Role of Volunteer Leaders in Deepening the Efforts of a Communitywide Youth Asset-building Initiative, Karen Mariska Atkinson
Reducing restraint and seclusion in psychiatric settings: a paradigm shift in nursing practice, Victor Afolami Awosika
Parents' Perspectives on Early Childhood Literacy, Courtney S. Bagge
Creating and Implementing Effective Visual Literacy for the Classroom, Daniel Bartlett
English Language Learners and Using Technology in the Classroom for Language Arts and Reading Instruction, Lindsay Block
Exercise as a treatment for depression, Frank M. Brekke
Honoring others by accompaniment, Merrilee Brown
Principals' Perspectives on Visual Arts Subject Allocation and Value, Joseph J. Durben
The Retention of Black College Students, LaTreena Kathleen Felegy
Building a Successful Youth Soccer Academy: Key Leadership Tactics of Expert Coaches, Evan Fuhs
Caring moments model: putting the safe patient handling and mobility pieces together, Sally T. Gardner
Overcoming Organizational Challenges During and After a Reductton-in-force (RIF), Gerardo J. Gonzalez
Reclaiming our sacredness as nurse healers, Lani L. Hollenbeck
Students' Perspectives of Mathematics, Karen M. Kempe
Students' Perspectives of Self-Monitoring and Self-Assessment, Erica E. Kirsch
No Estás Sola: the Development of an Educational Support Group for Latina Women at Risk for Postpartum Depression, Helen M. Knox
Perspectives of Educators in Care and Treatment Programs on the Educational Needs of Students, Jill F. Kramer
culturally sensitive career advancement for Hmong nurses, Sandra M. Littlejohn
Alternative Learning: A Focus on Increased Engagement and Motivation in a Mathematics Classroom, Rachel Loftus
Parent Perspectives on the Parent-Teacher Relationship in the Case of Parents of Children with Special Needs in Doha, Qatar, Corinne Lorence
A Non-Traditional Learning Environment and Student Success from the Perspectives of the Students Themselves, Arika R. Mareck
Spiritual Leadership in Modern-Day Native American Culture and Approaches to Native American Religion and Christianity, Christine Diindiisi-Wallette McCleave
Overcoming Knowledge Gaps in use of Capnography in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit: A Project Proposal, Glen Meyer
Essential nursing care for the sole, Teresa A. Miller
Uncertainty in nursing: the impact on practice and leadership, Sarah R. Orde
Caring for homless youths: a culturally congruent guide for volunteers, Katherine R. Palmer
Enrichment for the Gifted Math Student, Amy Rau
You Know me: Understaniding the Emotions you Feel, Justin Rein
Reciprocal Teaching in Secondary Classrooms: Preparing Students for College and Career Reading Demands, Kelly Romo
Connecting across culture through story, Patrice (Tammy) Sinkfield-Morey
Approaching a Listening and Speaking Skills Gap for Some Learners in the Adult ELL Classroom, Johanna K. Steinruieck
The Effects of Teaching a Growth Mindset Unit on a Teaching Practice and Fifth Grade Students' Perceptions of their Abilities in Math, Rosalind M. Sybrant
Impact of Communication Mode on Effectiveness of Business Communication, Sara J. Tyler
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Postpartum depression: a prenatal nursing educational module, Teresa Ailts
The Experiences of Adolescents Who Participated in Martial Arts, Adefarati Alabi
QUEST for Health: An Early Beginning to a Lifelong Journey, Kerry P. Appleton
Nurse Burnout: When the Flame Goes Dim, Brittany M. Barden
Exploring the complexities of daily life and healthcare for the Old Order Amish of central Wisconsin, Denise E. Barten
Collaborative care model for treating adolescents with depression in primary care, Roxanne M. Brennan
Parents' Perspectives on Community Integration and Social Inclusion of Children with Autism, Sue Bresnehan
Sharing stories-finding hope using storytelling as a model to better understand cancer survivor needs, Kathleen M. Bricco-Jablonski
Palliative care: an education pathway for renal nurses, June Buck-Tipton
Nutrition support nursing handoff: a computerized template, Suzanne L. Bundrick
Developing a Healthy Work Environment for Radiology Nurses Through Metaphor, Anne Cords
Elderspeak and Identity Subversion: A Leadership Challenge in Elder Services, Patty Lou Crawford
Teacher Perspectives on Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades, Emily K. Crook
Developing the Emerging Leader at Bachman's, Inc.: Curriculum Design Considerations, John Daniels
A model of care: improving patient education in the emergency department, Jessica Degrote
Beyond a Planner: Effective Study Skills Instruction for Student with Disabilities in Preparation for Success in Postsecondary Education and Training, Marlene R. DesMarais
Prevention of postoperative urinary retention, Terri L. Egesdal
A qualitative study of a successful volleyball philosophy using Collins' Level 5 leadership model, Laura Evans
Leadership Development in a Midsize Nonprofit Midwestern 0rganization, Casey Fuerst
Transforming lives: the power of connection, Martha L. Guthmiller
Retreat as a learning medium for health, empowerment and transformation of Tanzanian girls, Rebecca S. Hartwig
A collaborative approach to an advanced nursing practice, Elizabeth R. Janeczko
Evaluation of lncluding Writing in An Introductory Statistics Course, Katherine G. Johnson
Cervical cancer screening in rural Tanzania, Shangwe Kiliaki
Maintaining Trust Through Patient-centered Care and Collaboration: a Leadership Model for Hospitals, Mamisoa S. Knutson
A Family Perspective on Hippotherapy: A Case Study, Lisa Boelter Lapka
The Effects of Fluency and Close Reading upon Comprehension, Victoria A. Lee
Students' Perspectives of Physical Education and Fitness, Heidi M. Leland
How to Start a Consulting Business, Sheridan Lewis-Rardin
From start-up to the next level : how to grow a small start-up business, Antonelli Lindsay
Employee Engagement's Impact on Organizational Performance Measures, John Robert Mason
Facilitating Inclusion of Students with Disabilities within One Urban Archdiocese in the Northwestern United States, Angela Pierce Mejdrich
Expanding the Practice of Caring in the Peri-anesthesia Unit, Jacqueline J. Meyer-Rostad
Knowledge Management in a Distributed Workforce: Implications for Leadership, Jennifer S. Milbradt
Increasing Consistency, Accuracy and Compliance Through District Wide FBAs and BIPs, Elizabeth A. Ott
Making Every Moment Matter: Perspectives from Long-Term, Retired Educators, Sara Mae Peoples
"Multimedia Leadership Training: Where is the investment for developing tomorrow's leaders in multimedia broadcast stations?", Diana Pierce
Media selection and management for virtual teams, Randall Ross
Improving Patient Safety in the Operating Room: Utilizing a Safety Checklist and Briefings, Lori R. Schacht
Students' Perspective of Personalized Learning in an Elementary Classroom, Michael Schladweiler
Reducing stress in nursing with aromatherapy, Elizabeth Rose Schmidt
The Impact of a School-wide Postive Behavioral Support Approach on Schools, Brad C. Schwartzbauer
Integrative therapies to address postoperative pain and anxiety: a nurse educational module, Sara Selvaraju
Independent Reading: Effective Student Assessment in Middle School, Simone Simon
The Impact of Oral Language Instruction on Student Reading Development, Susan Sivongsay
The Impact of Kinesthetic Movement with Classroom Instruction, Emily R. (Lunemann) Smeltzer
LGBT advocacy: one leader's journey through fear to transcendence, Paula Suffrins
The q-Back Task: A student-managed tool to improve reading comprehension in students with low working memory, Chelsie Lynn Thielen
Circle of care and hope: an adaptation and empowerment mental health healing model for Blacks, Judy Edvaline Vansiea
Complementary therapies for care of the awake craniotomy patient, Lee Ann Wacholz
Motivating Reluctant Middle School Males to Read: The Perspectives of Middle School Teachers, Angela Watters
Art Centers and Large Group lnstruction as Methods of Instruction: Perspectives of Kindergartners, Chelsea Wedwick
College Readiness Among High School Students with Special Education Needs, Crystal Wolfgram
Student Perceptions of Their Educational Experience, Enitan O. Yarbrough
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Reducing Anxiety in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patients Using Reiki, Robyn Ait Ali
Paraprofessionals: The Perspective of Paraprofessionals on Their Jobs, Dana Asleson
The K- 12 Experiences of African American Criminal Offenders, Ashley P. Booker
Interprofessional Collaboration, Amy L. Brabec
Holistic Understanding, Bridget Burness
Reiki for Pain Control, Jeffrey L. Burt
Boundaries in the Workplace: a Study to Explore the Role of Boundaries and Team Cohesion in a Predominantly Female Setting, Cynthia A. Check
The Impact of Student-shared Positive Moments on Classroom Culture: a Teacher's Perspective, Rachel Elizabeth Chrest
The Health Commons: A Journey into Metis, Kathleen M. Clark