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 2007
Teacher perceptions on student portfolio assessment and implementation, Diane Caldwell
The learning space: a study of the suggested principles and practices in designing the classroom environment, Theodore J. Colanduno
Differentiating instruction: what does it look like when utilized in a kindergarten classroom?, Andrea L. Concordia
A study of the attitudes of selected African American students toward leadership & Black Greek letter organizations, Elora L. Crump
How to establish and maintain positive parent-teacher relationships, Tracy Cwiakala
An exploratory study of rates of progress in early reading skills in an inclusive classroom as measured by DIBELS indicators, Tracy DeAngelo
Perceived benefits of involvement in student government, Kristen Diorio
Student connection: how graduate assistants of Rowan University connect to the campus community, Janelle R. M. Duncan
Communication theory vs. performance skills: how do Rowan public speaking professors weave both into class lectures?, Renai Ellison
An evaluation of how elementary school teachers perceive library media specialists' responsibilities in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Kathleen M. Farrington
Creating and implementing an effective behavior management strategy in a second grade classroom, Kristen M. Geary
Acceptance or denial: what matters most in college admissions, Lori Ann Getler
Life after Harry: creating a reader's advisory model based on the literary archetypes of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Patricia C. Hatton
Art history with a click of a mouse or a flip of a page?, Richard Herzog
Services provided by district school library media supervisors, Ericka L. Hooker
Student-athletes and involvement theory, Thomas F. J. Iacovone
An investigation of an after-school science enrichment program, Jennifer Lyn Jamison
Does student engagement vary among colleges within a university?, Amrinder Kaur
A student-driven approach to reduce bullying in elementary school classrooms, Jennifer Lee Kelly
Evaluating the effectiveness of school library web sites, Sheryl Laws
Body image in middle school students, Erin Lichtenwalner
A study of student involvement at Rowan University, Joseph P. Lizza
Students as agents of change, Meghan Lynch
A study of New Jersey middle school mathematics teachers' qualifications and beliefs on certification, Stephanie Marone
The effect of Abbott parity funding on instrumental music programs in the state of New Jersey, William Carl McDevitt
Promoting student self-efficacy through assessment, Meredith Leigh McGrath
A comparison of full-day and half-day preschool: analyzing behavioral and social development, Laura Miller
Conflict resolution in elementary school, Nanci L. Moore
Self perceptions of sibling relationships, Cory R. Mueller
Social norms: actual versus perceived alcohol consumption of college freshmen, Erick M. Nuñez
An examination of the effect of constructivist and cooperative learning teaching techniques on student engagement in social studies, Dana Olivieri
Student perceptions regarding the use of rubrics in writing assignments, Lindsay C. O'Neill
Censorship and self-censorship in the public high school libraries of Gloucester County, New Jersey, Melissa L. Owen
The relationship of locus of control, assimilation/acculturation and academic performance, Sandra Padró
The effects of pre-exam exposure to music on test anxiety, Samuel Parashis
Influences of mothers and dual-career families on the educational attainment of female college students, Mansi Patel
Professors' perceptions of student readiness for college-level mathematics, Tara L. Pedrick
How can learning centers be used to support classroom instruction and promote critical thinking in a kindergarten classroom?, Amelia M. Pellegrino
Strategies to teach character education through children's literature, Rebecca Quinn
A study on the impact of parental structure on high school students' academic performance, Erica Rell
An exploratory study to determine best practices in implementing response to intervention, Nikki Allison Renella
A study of books included in the state of New Jersey's holocaust and genocide 5-8th grade curriculum, Christin M. Robey
Comparing friendships of college students from intact and divorced families, Jennifer Shendock
Health locus of control of children with a chronic health condition, Margo K. Shevchenko
Recreational reading program for sixth grade students, Angela M. Smith
Attitudes towards accommodations for students with learning disabilities: a study of Rowan University faculty, Sean C. Smith
How the public library contributes to community building: a case study, Barbara J. Snyder
A pilot study investigating the sophomore experience at Rowan University, David R. Stuart Jr.
A study investigating academic advising support for student athletes at Rutgers University-Camden, Thomas Thomasson Jr.
The effects of being a mentor on high school students' self-efficacy and communication skills development, Annemarie Wagner-Fehn
Family dynamics and substance use in young adulthood, Jonathan White
A comparison of multiple intelligence preferences and performance on standardized tests, Suzanne Marie White
Do students with learning disabilities view their self-concept more positively in a private day school for special needs versus students in an inclusive public school classroom?, Jennifer L. Wierski
A study on high school graduates with disabilities: how is their transition from school to adulthood?, Dawn M. Wilson
The relationship between intrinsic/extrinsic religiosity and meaning in life, Diane Woyciechowski
Planning an employee Spanish training program at the community college level, Melissa A. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Using reinforcement and self management in classrooms to increase motivation, Sherri Aitken
The effectiveness of non-traditional vocabulary instruction in a second-grade inclusion classroom, Stephanie Marie Anderson
The effect of a constructivist social studies unit on student attitudes toward social studies, Kristi L. Arruzzo
The impact of positive reinforcement and self-recording on the on-task behavior of third grade students, Shannon L. Bishop
Piloting the implementation and assessment of a new first year experience at Rowan University, Stephen A. Bonora
The use of personal digital assistants in the K-8 classrooms, Tracy A. Brosovich
Public library services to senior patrons, Paul J. Brunner
Gender role development in early versus late adolescence, Andrea Buchma
Determining multiple intelligences in the preschool aged child, Jill Elizabeth Capie
Effects of implementing kinesthetic activities in the classroom, Amanda R. Coppola
Present and future senior services at South County Regional Library in Camden County, Edward J. Cuneo III
Context dependent memory for relaxing conditions, Kimberly Davies
A study of secondary teachers' attitudes toward the use of the graphing calculator to prepare for and perform on the HSPA, Michael Dempsey
A survey of the availability of school library media center catalogs on the web, Matthew James DiBella Jr.
How critical is fluency for the struggling reader?, Lisa Dilts
The effects of using children's literature to teach positive character traits to elementary students, Christopher M. Dimakos
Usage of plant examples in secondary school biology classes, Tamara L. Egner
Issues, challenges, and leadership qualities of participating NJAC head soccer coaches at the division III level, Thomas E. Eichhorn
The prevalence and function of mathematics specialists across southern New Jersey, Susan M. Eith
How does being placed in a special education setting affect a student's self-concept?, Kristin Fastiggi
An investigative study of the library information skills taught by elementary school library media specialists in Camden City public schools, Michele Gold Feldman
No child left behind: the impact on special education teachers at the secondary level, Stacey E. Gofberg
A study of the changing complexion of academic governance in New Jersey community colleges, George J. Hakun
A correlational study of the relationship between birth order and individual's locus of control, Rachel Heiblim
The effect of income on students' behavior and parental involvement, Alison Hoell
The impact of the resource room on peer relationships, Jennifer Howells
Public and school library collaboration in Atlantic and Cape May counties, Jennifer Jamison and Terri Lee Tabasso
Interventions for success: perceptions on RTI, Renee Marie Johnson
The extent to which New Jersey public librarians promote early literacy skills, Kathleen M. Kelley
The effects of psychological birth order on Goldberg's "big 5" personality traits, Carol S. Kiedaisch
Corroborating what data collected by 9th-12th grade school librarians articulate and validate a successful school library program, Arlen H. Kimmelman
Does phonological processing, a specific subtype of dyslexia, impact performance on intelligence tests?, Lara Z. Lisnyj
An impact evaluation of the Dr. Harley E. Flack Male Mentoring Program at Rowan University, Eliezer Marcellus
Locus of control and risk behavior among college students, Lauren R. Matricardi
Achievement goals affect academic success and help seeking behavior of undergraduates, Meghan McCarthy
Does working together work? a study of collaboration between classroom teachers and school library media specialists, Carol Elizabeth Miller
A study of the attitudes of selected campus leaders toward the role of student trustees at New Jersey state colleges and universities, Matthew S. Minnella
A correlational study on how reading scores are affected by complementing learning and teaching styles in multiple kindergarten settings, Leslie-Ann D. Monforto
What are elementary students' perceptions of their homework? an investigation on student achievement and their homework completion, Charles Kenneth Morgenweck
The roles and responsibilities of academic chairs in strategic planning at Rowan University, William F. O'Brien
Test anxiety: effects on standardized testing, average classroom assessments, and fourth grade students, Elysia J. Ochs
Effective collaboration methods of school media specialists and classroom teachers, Cynthia Anne O'Reilly
Library access to Hispanic books in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Donna Pettit
