Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2005
Nature and its application with students who have special needs, Nicholas J. Hoeger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Eliminating the fear factor : fostering an environment of equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in schools, Lana L. Hollar Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Correlates of Health Promotion: Meaning in Life, Religiosity, and Christian Identification, Daniel Melvin Huber, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Cutting and self-mutilating behaviors among adolescent girls : a counselor's role in understanding and treatment, Carla C. Hughes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading secondary schools : a reflective essay, Ralph J. Hughes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Synthesis and Characterization of Rhodium and Iridium Complexes With the Bis(Dimethylsilylcyclopentadienyl) Ligand, Gordon J. Hunter Open Access Thesis
Structured Imagery Training Program for Collegiate Basketball Players, David Lee Huss, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Michael J. Irvin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of math teaching strategies on math achievement, Patty Jenkins, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the accountability challenge in guided reading instruction, Rachelle E. Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is teaching history reasonable, worthwhile, and beneficial in the elementary grades?, Jill Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inter-institutional collaboration: A case study of factors contributing to the viability of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium, Kent Johnson Open Access Dissertation
An effective leader : a reflective essay, Darin Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements essential for exemplary educational leadership, Kara T. Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nuclear Chemistry Unit Designed for Ames Community School District Chemistry Classes, Alan John Junck, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A qualitative investigation of student interactions in a learning activity center: Defining success, at-risk factors, and resiliency for developmental programs in community colleges, John L. Kalkwarf, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Youth Learning Practices in the Arts: Recognizing Development and Ideal Practice, Jennifer Kennedy, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for exemplary, character-based educational leadership : a reflective essay, Kerry M. Ketcham Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The implementation of reciprocal teaching at Central Middle School, Audrey Kimball, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reducing suicide risk among adolescents : treatment and intervention, Angie Kippe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A look at administrative qualities for success : a reflective essay, Beth Ann Kleve Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of the arts on students' learning, Sook Ming Kong, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading K-12 schools : a reflective essay, Tammy A. Kruse Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dimension Calculation for Permanent Mold Casting of Gray Iron, Aleksey A. Kuchmenko Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Science Instruction and English Language Learners, Dekey P. Lama, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Could distributed curriculum improve the ITBS scores of non-proficient students?, Lesli Lancey-Wensman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Beth Lang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for administering schools : a reflective essay, Mark E. Lawler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher perceptions of cross-cultural adaptability and instructional practices in international locations, Debra S. Lee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
A Descriptive Study of the Frequency and Intensity of Physical Activity Among Incoming First-Year Students at Luther College, Kristi Leonard, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
A preferred vision for leading schools : a reflective essay, DeAnne E.H. Lewis Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading an exemplary school : a reflective essay, Robert S. Libolt Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Administrative strategies that foster self-reflective practice in Iowa educators as perceived by middle level principals and teachers, Jane Brandt Lindaman Open Access Dissertation
Children living in poverty, Katie E. Long Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Grief and loss associated with divorce : a counseling perspective, Lisa A. Lydon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Dehydration and the Effects on Collegiate Wrestlers, David J. Malecek, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Weight loss practices in amateur wrestlers and its relationship to disordered eating, Lyndsey M. Manderfield Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fourth grade student achievement on math standardized tests in the absence of a math curriculum, Trista Manternach, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Time Spent in Physical Activity During Daily Physical Education and Selected Physical Fitness Components Among Elementary and Secondary Students, Shelley McCumber, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The impact of sexual abuse on student performance, Denelle M. McWherter Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adolescent eating disorders : causes, implications, and treatment, Margaret P. Messenger Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing in math and distributive learning in math problem solving, Mary Jo Metz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, James R. Meyer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Opportunity and access for children with disabilities in the inclusive preschool classroom, Jodi Meyer-Mork, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation 2007 Award
Critical components to successful leadership in education : a reflective essay, Andrew J. Miehe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What Do Board Members Think School Librarians Do? Perceptions of School Librarians by Iowa School Board Members, Lori R. Minnard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Investigating the Effectiveness of Professional Development on High School Physics Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding of Newtonian Mechanics, Instructional Practices, and the Conceptual Growth of Their Students, Julia K. Moeller, Science Education Program, Open Access Thesis 2006 Award
Study of reciprocal teaching and peer coaching at Central Middle School, Rebecca Mohorne, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brian M. Moretz Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements essential for exemplary educational leadership : a reflective essay, Susan M. Muehl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School counselors and character education, Jacob M. Mueller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adopting, Implementing, and Managing Biometric Entry Systems in Campus Recreation Centers, Ann Elizabeth Nellis, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Modeling and simulation to investigate effects of static mixer, carrier gas, temperature and pressure on the mixing ratio of carbon nanotubes growth reactors, David Addie Noye, Department of Technology, Open Access Dissertation
Five components essential for leading a K-12 school in the twenty-first century : a reflective essay, Gregory A. O'Connell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of direct observation in functional behavior assessment, Lori O'Rourke, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The Effects of Support Groups on Alzheimer’s Caregivers and the Racial and Gender Differences in the Needs of Caregivers: A Review of Support Group Efficacy, Lisa A. Orsborn, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The efficacy of writing course placement at an Iowa community college, Kristine D. Owens Open Access Dissertation
Come out, stay out, stand out: Eight stories of gay and lesbian high school students, Nicholas J. Pace, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
The Perceptions and Interest Levels of Women on the Graphic Communications and Graphic Arts Industries: Job Availability, Discrimination, and Pay Rates, Tekeshia Pearson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation on school leadership of two school buildings designated in need of improvement: An agency theory perspective, Susan Pecinovsky, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation 2006 Award
Effective strategies for reading improvement, Susan Pelleymounter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Children of incarcerated parents and the role of the elementary school counselor, Megan A. Petersen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements of success for educational leaders : a reflective essay, Jennifer L. Pettlon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sticks, stones, & stigmas: A social-cognitive account of stereotype threat mechanisms, Michael C. Philipp, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis 2006 Award
How can technology assist in the effectiveness of after school programs?, Imani A. Phillips, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Providing effective counseling to substance abusers through the use of biopsychosocialspiritual strategies, Rachel Phillips Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Menstrual Dysfunction and the Female Athlete: A Review of Literature, Allison D. Pohlman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of the Scientific Achievement of Students Using ITED, ITBS, and District-Developed Performance Assessments, Marcia Ruth Powell, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What I believe about leadership and education : a reflective essay, Brian J. Price Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keyword or Hierarchical Searching? A Quantitative Comparison of World Wide Web Searching Methods by High School Juniors in North Iowa, Harold Price, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can teachers motivate secondary language arts students? : 5 prototypes, Kylee Schmitt Pusteoska, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The In-Home Leisure Education Program for Primary Residential Caregivers of Adults with Dementia, Kimberly R. Quint, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building relationships with students at-risk, Joanna L. Rahnavardi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary schools : a reflective essay, Seabron R. Reese Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Office Referral Data to Help Understand School-Wide Discipline, Sarah Remakel-Henkels, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Thesis
Manufacturing Companies and the Information Age in the U.S., Marcos Reynero Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Essential characteristics of an effective educational leader : a reflective essay, Lindsey R. Rice Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A distributed strategies approach to teaching multiplication and problem solving, Holly K. Ritter, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Writing a Short Science Fiction Novel for Young Adults, Cheryl Robson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategies to improve reading fluency in the elementary classroom, Jill Marie Vorwald Sampson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors of Success in Northeast Iowa Community Festivals, Kelly Sanders, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementation of reciprocal teaching strategies, Michael Sauer, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Meeting the Leisure Needs of the Forth-Coming Baby Boomers: Research and Programming Development, Heather Schantz, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An introduction to adventure based counseling connected to couples and families, Amanda L. Schara Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preferred vision for leading elementary, middle, and high schools : a reflective essay, Jodie M. Schepler Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical elements for leadership in education : a reflective essay, Joan C. Schueller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing geographic education research to increase learning in a seventh grade geography course, Eric Uwe Schulz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small group math instruction : is it beneficial in a seventh grade classroom?, JoEllen A. Schwab, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perceived importance of national occupational CADD skill standards among faculty of NAIT accredited institutions, Ronald Shava Open Access Dissertation
Namibia principals' knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and their compliance with the ministry's national policy, Shamani-Jeffrey Shikwambi Open Access Dissertation
The Influence of Caffeine on the Hydration Status of College-Aged Females, Carissa Shima, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Integrating technology and education, Jori L. Showalter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Implementing distributed practice, Christi Sires, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Inventory simulation and optimization using system dynamics, structural modeling equations and genetic algorithms in the drivetrain division of an automotive manufacturer, Marco Sisfontes-Monge Open Access Dissertation
Emotional intelligence as a protective factor for risk behavior in adolescence, Nicole Renee Skaar, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Peer tutoring and technology integration : you too can make it happen!, Brandy Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A narrative group model to reduce gender role conflict in adult males, Dennis K. Smithe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
We're not "free-loading jocks" : the presentation of the self in the everyday lives of the collegiate level student athlete, Katie Leanne Sorrell, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, Open Access Thesis
Does Carnitine Supplementation Enhance Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults?, Susan E. Spragg, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering writing through instructional strategies : a case study in a special needs class, Melissa A. Steggall, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
