Current theses and dissertations from Rowan University graduate programs are submitted electronically to Rowan University's Office of Graduate Research Services and are usually available in this institutional repository within a few weeks of submission. Theses and dissertations submitted between 2010 and 2015 have been migrated from the library’s previous digital archives and are available here.
As of 9/29/16, theses and dissertations produced between 1996 and 2010 have been scanned and uploaded. If you are the author of a Rowan University (or Glassboro State College) thesis or dissertation produced before 2010, and you do not want your document to be publicly available in Rowan Digital Works, you must complete and submit this form to request its removal from the repository.
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
An exploratory investigation of the effects of prewriting on fifth grade students' writing ability, Katie Montegary
A school library collection analysis focused on resources available for fifth grade research topics, Carol A. Moroz
An exploratory investigation of charter schools and special education, Kimberly Mulligan
An investigation of the increase in phonemic awareness in kindergarten students who were exposed to word sort activities, Karen S. Münch
Reaching out @ your library™: communication practices of New Jersey high school library media specialists, Lisa B. Mutter
Occupational stress in child protection social workers, Kristina M. Narcum
A helping hand: a mentoring program between staff and students, Beth Frances Norcia
A study investigating the college choice process of selected freshmen minority undergraduate students at Rowan University, Philip K. Oware
Evaluating the web sites of county public libraries in New Jersey for Hispanic accessibility, Geraldine Paolini
A study of the academic achievement of fifth grade bilingual students in English-only classes, Karen Pritchard
Peer coaching for history teachers at Oakcrest High School, James M. Reina
The effects of school uniforms on self esteem, Jennifer Rodriguez
Standardized educational assessments: the effects on teachers in a South Jersey elementary school, Ashley P. Root
The effectiveness of the Wilson Reading Program in improving spelling and decoding skills of a selected sample of special needs children, Helen E. Rosica
The effects of subliminal weapons effect on aggressive behavior in college level students, Gary A. Roskoski
Techniques used by elementary library media specialists to teach authors and illustrators, Carol A. Sabol
Teachers' insights on character education, Meghan Kristin Salowe
The preparation of special needs students for transition from high school to a post-secondary college setting, Christine M. Saputo
An exploration of the impact of working individually versus working collectively on stress and performance, Shari L. Satow
The effect of learning centers and interactive bulletin boards on student vocabulary word knowledge, Kristin Marie Schleher
A study examining the effect of multi-sensory stimulation on the descriptive writing of fourth grade students, Karen L. Scott
Public school uniforms: will school uniforms fit the growing needs of a regional high school?, Jeanette Seeman
Identifying social, cultural, and pedagogical factors that contribute to minority students' low academic achievement, Deborah C. Shoemaker
Directional, identification, and orientation signage in eight southern New Jersey public libraries, Rachel Simmons
Computer based technology used by faculty members at Vineland High School South, Diane C. Stokes
The effects of small group mathematical instruction, Theresa A. Storms
Barriers to young adult patronage of public libraries: a survey of New Jersey librarians, Deborah A. Swierk
The aftermath of implementing a standards-based curriculum in a K-8 district: Is there a correlation between hands-on instruction and math scores?, Lynne M. Triantos
The impact of classroom environment on student learning, Amy A. Turano
Primary concerns for successful inclusion, Ellen M. Ward
Increasing expressive vocabulary through non-traditional instruction, Lisa C. Washart
The effects of the Accelerated Reader program on the reading habits and reading frequencies of fourth grade students, Kathleen Wendt
Teaching pro-social skills to help young children at risk to succeed in inclusive education, Susan M. Weston
Teachers' and students' perceptions of the effectiveness of a middle school bully patrol, Arnold Jeffrey White
Mentoring of at-risk students in an elementary setting, Emily Withstandley
New Jersey's school funding policy from 2002 to the present and its impact on student achievement, Marjorie M. Workman
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Revising the teacher evaluation system for Estell Manor School, Dianna C. Abraham
Reinforcements as an intervention in children with bipolar disorder, Rachel Agin
A case study: the effectiveness of an in-school suspension program at Cherokee High School, Scott D. Agnew
The future of print and electronic periodicals in high school media centers, Judy Angelo
The hidden library curriculum: children's electronic pathfinder analysis and information literacy skills, Collette Baldasare
Identifying at-risk students and providing them with leadership opportunities to create a bullying prevention program, Jennifer R. Baldwin
The effect of a mentoring program on the self-esteem of first year, learning disabled college students, Nathanael I. Barnes
A study of teachers' and administrators' perceptions of collaborative teaching, Ritaanna Bell
Self-regulated strategy development: a cognitive strategies approach to persuasive writing, Amy I. Bennet
Factors influencing the educational and occupational choices of women, Jennifer Bertino
School service projects for students serving in after-school detentions, James S. Beyer
The effects of an integrated whole language and phonics-based instructional spelling program on student spelling ability and self-concept, Kimberly B. Biberman
A study examining the effects of athletics on females' mathematical achievement, Genevieve M. Bieg
A study of a self-monitoring intervention to increase on-task behavior and productivity, Susan A, Biglin
Changing school culture: a primary literacy initiative, all hands on deck, Veronica Boone-Gbesi
Developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of a code of conduct, Letitia Branin
The No More Bullies Club: will it reduce bullying in school?, Diane R. Brennan-Bernstein
The development of a service-learning curriculum at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Donna Jeffers Brown
Funding influences on special education program selection and implementation, Gregory Matthew Brown
Examining factors that influence elementary teachers' dress habits, Jill K. Camburn
Teacher job satisfaction and teacher burnout as a product of years of experience in teaching, Kristin A. Camilli
Using the Personality Type System to assess personality types of social workers, Stephanie Anne Canal
Implementation of a cultural diversity program in an urban Catholic male high school, Diane Casey
A study to develop and implement differentiated, hands on mathematics instruction strategies to improve student learning, Edmund F. Cetrullo Jr.
An articulation of science curricula in grades seven through twelve, Mary C. Donaldson Clark
Parent-teacher communication methods: which ones do teachers utilize, and why?, Jennifer Ann Clipper
Use of the EBSCOhost database in grades three through five, Allyson F. Cogan
The implementation of a school-wide anti-bullying program, Toni Anne Conoshenti-Johnson
Exploring the effects of teaching the character trait of respect to students in grades 4 and the impact it has on behavior during recess, Adrian C. Cora-Waters
A study of the issues and challenges in athletic administration from the perspective of Division III athletic directors, Jason Robert Crews
An investigation of the impact of early intervention and the C.H.A.M.P./GEAR-UP Program at Rowan University, Thomas A. Cruz-Soto Jr.
A comparison study of the stress levels between English language learner students and native English language speaking students, Christine J. Desrochers
Process-writing instruction in one teacher's classes and its impact on the writing of her seventh grade students, Christine M. DiCicco
NASP standards and Rowan School Psychology graduates: does knowledge transfer to on-the-job skills?, Kristine E. DiPalo
An evaluation of a character education program on students with developmental disabilities, Andrew Disque
Measuring the effects of an observational format on the professional growth of the faculty at Lake Tract School, Shelli Doran
Assessment of a newly implemented teacher induction program, Jo Ann Doyle
What is the effectiveness of the SRA Direct Guided Reading in promoting phonological awareness skills, Linda A. Ewing
Exploring the effectiveness of using instructional aides for supplemental instruction, Cheryl A. Fairchild
A study investigating the feasibility of a co-curricular leadership program at Rowan University, Christopher A. Farrell
Second language acquisition: a study of a constructivist approach to teaching versus a varied approach, and its effectiveness in a first-year Spanish class at the secondary level, Christina Di Mento Ferus
New Jersey public libraries and funding, Mary Elizabeth Reeves Fine
Mentoring, training, and true induction of new teachers, Lea Fitzpatrick
The relationship between living situation and diagnosed disability in maltreated children, Jaime Fleigel
The use of blocking software or Internet filters in southern New Jersey public libraries, Suzi I. Freedman
The comparison of social and academic support services for regular and specially admitted African American females at a predominantly white institution, Corinne J. Gibson
Site-based management: a principal's strategy for success, Maria Gioffre
Individual learning versus group learning in a suburban second-grade classroom, Devonn Grimm
A study of the relationship between Let Me Learn and process writing: a qualitative analysis, Grace D. Hagan
Academic dishonesty: a study in the magnitude of and justifications for academic dishonesty among college undergraduate and graduate students, Bryan Hendricks
The relationship between administrators' learning patterns and leadership competencies, Mark Hendricks
The benefits of an in-school suspension program, Dianne M. Hickey
A study of the factors of home life that are common among students in special education which may influence behavior problems in school, Jenise R. Hillian
Parental ability to support their children's education of mathematics, Jenny M. Honold
K-8 reconfiguration of a middle school and its impact on the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment, Samuel C. Hull
Retaining students: is it for gaining or restraining?, Terence Johnson
Positive reinforcement as an intervention for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and schizoid personality disorder, Dana H. Kagan
Young adult public library services in southern New Jersey, Lesa Keener
An investigation of the effect of an educational program on students' decision to use birth control, Christine King
The effect of graphic organizers on the academic achievement of fourth grade students, Stephanie Kirschbaum
Teacher management of homophobia and homosexuality in high schools, Sarah Elizabeth Kiyak
The efficiency of a long range facilities plan in an Abbott school district, Nancy B. Knarr-Pascoe
