Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Development and Validation of a Movement and Activity in Physical Space (MAPS) Score as a Functional Outcome Measure, Stephen Duane Herrmann, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The impact of a C.A.R.E. based martial arts class on students' academic achievement, peer relationships, and social interactions, David Hite Jr., Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Cyberbullying : a preventative method, Kristen A. Hoelscher Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing, Division of School Library Studies, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The History of the Iowa Teen Award, Joni K. Hoing, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How poverty affects social development, behavior, and academics of children : how can school personnel help?, Jessica Holm-Blackburn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Examination of Intercultural Communication Training Programs for U.S. Sojourners in Denominational and Non-Denominational Organizations, Stuart L. Holsing, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis
Crafting Content: Searching for the Individual in Craft Making, Megan Marie Hosch, Department of Art, Open Access Thesis
Hsin-Yi Serena Hou, Piano, Hsin-Yi Hou, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Student led video production projects in the classroom, Slade Hovick, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Agritourism: Success Factors of Leisure Farm Business in Taiwan, Yin-Ya Huang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coeducational and Single-Sex Physical Education in Middle School: Impact on Physical Activity Levels, Sarah Huffer, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The reflexivity of pain and privilege: An autoethnography of (Mestizo) identity and other Mestizo voices, Ellis Hurd, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Dissertation
Understanding gender stereotypes and their impact on clients, Stacey Hurt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Janesville CSD K-12 School Library: A Facility Design and Development Study, Christine Jacobs, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accountability for comprehensive school counseling programs in Iowa, Emily N. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of Effort Measured by Heart Rate of 5th Grade Boys and Girls, Laura Jennelle, Division of Physical Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Feasibility Assessment for a Bed and Breakfast Associated With the University of Northern Iowa, Seth A. Johnson, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
LGB students and the school environment, Molly C. Juhl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Heart Rate Response of 5th Grade Students to Various Physical Education Activities, Mark Jungmann, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
How teacher-librarians can effectively support technology integration in 21st century schools, Holly L. Karlen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Does Motor Skill Level Affect Physical Activity-Related Self-Efficacy and Enjoyment in Third Grade Students?, Rachel Kautzky-Braley, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Online counseling : risks, benefits, and future development, Lindsey J. Kenison-Severson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reframed teacher leadership: A narrative inquiry, Cynthia L. Kenyon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
An herbal ABC book: A contribution to information available to children and adults, Linda Jo Kirkland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cooperation or Irritation: The Relationship Between Teacher-Librarians and Public Librarians in the North Central Iowa Library Service Area, Joette L. Kofoot, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Allergies in University of Northern Iowa College Students, Lisa Krausman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Technology integration within the elementary classroom setting, Krista K. Krebsbach, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A case study of a rural Iowa school preparing to meet new state guidelines for school libraries [dissertation], Karla Steege Krueger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Counselor-client connection, Sarah Larsen-Kos Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mississippi River Towns: From Dubuque, Iowa to Hamilton, Illinois, Bonnie Jean Lawhorn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Study of Rural Iowans' Challenges and Benefits in Buying and Owning a Wind Turbine as Their Source of Renewable Energy, Garth LeFevre Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bullying in America's middle schools : identifying factors that affect school environment, Marnie M. L. Leiferman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective e-learning environments for adult learners, Lois A. Lindell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Web 2.0 technology to support collaborative learning in distance education, Sarah E. Ling, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Music and the brain, Kimberly D. Madison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Guidelines for deploying wireless sensor network in manufacturing: Star topology study using the RSSI to test the network performance, A. Hameed Madwar Open Access Thesis
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Christine A. Mangrich Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Melissa A. Margretz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Identity in second language learning: Access to the target language group, Stephanie J. Marra, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Deanna Martens Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reflecting for action, Christopher J. McCarville Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Disordered Eating in the Athletic Population: A Review of Literature, Randi Lyn Mehmen, Division of Athletic Training, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Upper elementary teachers' perception of the pre-referral process, Lyndi Meyer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A Literature Review Examining the § 501 (H) Election and § IRC 501 (C)(3) Organizations, Kimberly Anne Hefernan Moss, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivating middle level students : strategies to help reach and teach middle level students, Lisa L. Munsey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educational leadership : a reflective essay, Craig D. Murray Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School librarians are teachers too!: University of Northern Iowa teacher education majors and their perceptions of the role of the school librarian, Colleen Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-mutilating behaviors, Patience Niemoth-Coleman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Barriers of technology integration in kindergarten through fifth grade, Theressa Northouse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Home-school collaboration : strategies for improvement, Kelly O'Bryan, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Supporting school persistence : an examination of student experiences in an alternative high school, Molly O'Connor, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision of educational leadership in schools : a reflective essay, Melinda A. Orris Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Comparison of the National Park Service Between Korea and the US, Beom Park, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Teaching of Elementary School Science in the Pre and Post No Child Left Behind Era: For Better or Worse?, Jeffrey K. Perkins, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology integration into the elementary school curriculum, Yulia Vladimirovna Koreshkova Poblete, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
History of Inclusive Recreation, Renee Raap, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
My philosophy of educational leadership : a reflective essay, Lincoln James Rasche Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivational Factors of Seasonal Volunteers: A Study of the Student Conservation Association, Cory J. Roegner, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Research and reflection on successful principal leadership : a reflective essay, Leah M. Rogers Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing electronic portfolios, Courtney Rogne, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Character counts! incentive program : implementation and evaluation, Julie A. Rouse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Promoting student success in online courses, Cecilia Ruhlmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Electroconvulsive therapy : a brief overview, Adam A. Sauceda Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Surface temperature mapping of the University of Northern Iowa campus using high resolution thermal infrared aerial imagery, Alexander Savelyev, Department of Geography, Open Access Thesis 2010 Award
The psychosocial effects of pediatric cancer on young adult cancer survivors, Jacob D. Schaefer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating Earth Science Misconceptions in One School Districts: A Case Study, Katherine Marie Schafer, Department of Physics, Open Access Thesis
The Reflective Science Educator, Caroline Anne Scheidel, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Open Access Thesis
Disability and difference: Adolescents' interpretations based on television viewing, Paula Anne Schmidt, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Insects: A Sixth Grade Curriculum Unit, Katherine Schultz, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teenage Life in the Fat Lane, Kristi Shreffler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective homework in the middle school, Kelly J. Simon, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Leadership and education : a reflective essay, Erik J. Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Restructuring a Secondary Business Curriculum for the 21st Century, Eric Springer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Hydrogen production through the process of electrolysis can benefit fuel conservation in automobiles, Wade D. Stahr Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Going beyond cookbook labs : computer-based laboratory tools in the high school physics classroom, Jennifer A. Strohbehn, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership education : a reflective essay, Melissa M. Stuber, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Population Based Estimates of Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury, Samantha Lynne Sweet, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Freshman Transition Retreat, Amy E. Swisher, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationships Among Physical Activity Knowledge, Perceived Importance of Physical Activity, and Physical Activity Behaviors of College Students, Trent W. Tangen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The Impact of the National Board Certification Process on the Instructional Practices of Teacher Librarians, Deanne Thiede, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A journey of advising: Experiences of doctoral international students and faculty advisors in the College of Education at a Midwestern university, Madalina Florentina Tincu, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The Effects of Parental Involvement on Early Reading Acquisition Among Kindergarten Students, Erin Vander Velde, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Body image disturbance : cultural differences, how it develops, its impact, and clinical implications, Priscilla Villarreal, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Artificial Satellites: Lessons About Perspectives, Tom L. Wagner, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Now have we gotten it right?: Exploring the special education referral process, Janine Sue Wahl, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Application of a fifth grade group with behavioral adjustment difficulties, Lindsey B. Wahl Vandrovec, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School counselors' perceptions of the needs of children of incarcerated parents, Sarah Wakefield, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The portrayal of bullying in young adult fiction novels, Deanna L. Weber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A vision for leading and learning : a reflective essay, Todd M. Werner, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perspectives of change: Municipal park and recreation directors perceptions of the importance of specified organizational goals 1983–2008, Daniel Archie Wheeler, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
Curriculum Reform: A Comparison of a Teacher Created Rock Unit and the SEPUP Rock and Mineral Unit, Derek Thomas Wibe, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
National Board of Professional Standards Portfolio Option, Rochelle Rene Wilkins, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, Sarah E. Willenborg, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Micronesian Youth in Hawaii: Development of After School Programs to Support Micronesian Youth in Selected Schools in Hawaii, Hao Yang, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Low power energy harvesting and storage techniques from ambient human powered energy sources, Faruk Yildiz Open Access Dissertation 2009 Award
Alcohol use among adolescents, Malynda R. Zuck, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Bomb Media 1951-1964, Tristan Edward Abbott, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Thesis
Employee Engagement as a Mediator of the Relationship between Management Support and Job Performance and Turnover, Liliya Akbulatova, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Life Threatening Communication: Assessing Suicide Threat and Its Relation to Psychological Factors in Adolescent Inpatient Sample, Jennifer Bailey, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
