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 2004
Personality and the effective teaching disposition: an exploratory study, Laura G. Norton
A study of the Renaissance Program in a high school, Christopher J. Nowak
Looking at the impact of parental involvement on student learning, Carly H. Oliver
The effect of different-sex and same-sex cooperative learning groups on achievement, Jennifer L. Olshefski
Good citizens: how student council impacts socialization norms at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School Complex, Darren W. Palmer
An investigation of Rowan University students' attitudes toward homosexuality, AnnMarie Panarello
A study of overrepresentation of minorities in special education in southern New Jersey public schools, Carol Phister
A study of cooperative relationships between small business development centers and public libraries, Nancy Polhamus
The impact of block scheduling on special education student learning in high school mathematics, William C. Porch Jr.
A study of the effectiveness of self-management as a form of behavior modification, Erica M. Predmore
The effects of NCLB on Whitehall Elementary School, Cynthia T. Pritchett
A study to assess motivational factors in pursuing higher education: a multicultural perspective, Reta R. Ramos-Rios
The relationship between the time spent reading at home with parents and reading achievement, Robbin F. Reed
Team Step Up Program, Edward V. Regan III
The efficacy of bridging middle school to high school programs for the improvement of ninth grade performance, Brian Repici
A study of the female formation of identity during the high school years: a qualitative analysis, Elisabeth C. Rigney
Implementing a study skills program in secondary school: what needs to be done?, Margaret R. Ritson
A study of the creation of a pupil assistance committee improvement plan that facilitates an effective committee by utilizing a collaborative leadership approach, Donald M. Robertson III
A study of the effect of a homework club on the completion of homework by students with and without learning disabilities, Marlene Cosenza Rolfe
The effects of confidence and intention to learn on performance in reading comprehension tests, Anthony John Rosamilia
Gesture: nonverbal communication between teachers and students, Christina Roviello
The impact of the closed circuit television program on the communication process at the Chelsea Heights School, Stephen Lee Sabatini
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the accelerated math program at Monongahela Middle School, John F. Schilling
Protecting our most valuable resources, Douglas S. Schmitt
The responsive classroom, Colleen Schroeder
The development and implementation of a secondary peer mentoring program, Derryk Sellers
Special education students' perceptions of inclusion versus pull-out placements, Jennifer L. Shaw
Using applied behavior analysis to increase compliance with a child with autism, Rachael Simon
A study of the effect of social skills training on the display of physical and verbal aggression in students with behavior disorders, Antonio Singletary
Integrating technology into the middle school social studies curriculum, Dawn Stewart
Evaluating the implementation of the AVID program at Pemberton Township High School, Danielle T. Strother
Teacher and student attitudes towards multicultural issues, Nathan Taraska
The effect of stress on female collegiate athletes' alcohol consumption, Holly M. Thornton
The effectiveness of instruction in a third grade classroom utilizing the theory of multiple intelligence, Matthew W. Whitaker
An investigation of the correlation between learning and student achievement of minority students, Melissa Williams
A study of relational aggression among middle school girls, Susanne R. Wooton
A case study: the development, influence, and evaluation of a site-based management/advisory group on the role of the principal at the Delair Elementary School, Curt R. Wrzeszczynski
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Building a professional learning community, Joanne T. Acerba
Transition from school to adult life: what have we done to support students with disabilities?, Ann Theresa Adams
The effect of cooperative learning on the mathematical achievement of fifth grade students, Stefanie A. Anderson
A study of the effectiveness of Saxon Phonics on phonemic awareness, DawnMarie Bach
Innovative scheduling, Brian J. Barg
The comparison of two rhythm syllable systems on the meter recognition abilities of second and third grade students, Richard D. Beckman II
The effects of self-management and positive reinforcement on the off-task behavior of students with ADHD, Cari McGaffney Bonner
A preliminary analysis: children aged birth to two with ASD and the early intervention methodologies of ABA, PECS, and floor-time, Erin L. Boyle
Bullying and self-esteem, Julie Boyle
A study of adult patron library use and satisfaction with the Federal Street branch of the Camden City Free Public Library, Aaron L. Brown
A study of ten sadist women for signs of specific patterns throughout the school years, Orlando Bru
Analysis of small learning communities on suburban schools, Matthew G. Campbell
Students' perceptions of the effectiveness of selective physical education, June Cioffi
The professional roundtable: developing novice teachers, Tanya Clark
B.A.B.E.S. implementation and its relationship to locus of control and self-concept, Dana M. Collins
Evaluation in-service program for professional development, Aida Colon
A comparison study on self-esteem of students with learning disabilities in different educational placements, Kara A. Cooper
How can technology be used to improve instruction and student learning?, Frank Corley
The effect of student journals on achievement in and attitudes toward science, Holly Cowell
Collection development of non-Christian religious holiday books in elementary school libraries, Kelly Bigley Craig
A study in the effectiveness of the three to get ready program in promoting language learning, Megan Crank
Identifying the attitudes of Rowan University's College of Education graduate students towards web-enhanced courses and the use of WebCT, Kathy J. Cyliax
Evaluating the effectiveness of a peer mediation program in an elementary school setting, Theresa M. Davidson
The effect of the Wilson Reading Program on spelling skills in an inclusive sixth grade setting, Kathleen A. Dellinger
A library use study of Deptford High School seniors' English paper resources, Anne Denning
Hands-on manipulative use in science instruction, Bianca Lee Domenico
Evaluation of custodial staff members, Roseanne Donnelly
An exploratory study of student satisfaction of the Rowan University Recreation Center, Joseph J. Dougherty III
Socioeconomic status and locus of control, Allegra Nicole Esposito
Designing, implementing, and evaluating a homework policy and its effects on discipline at the George L. Hess educational complex, C. David Evangelist
An integration approach to character education in the high school, Janet T. Farrell
Public school counselors' attitudes to suicide/suicide intervention, Robert S. Felloney
Analysis of instructional technology in the Runnemede school district, David Gentile
The effect of rubrics on second grade students' abilities to write a personal story, Ann Marie Germani
The effectiveness and value of a character education program administered to a group of second and third grade students with learning disabilities, Adriana Germano
Teachers' attitudes towards inclusion, Dawn Giacchi
What motivates college students to volunteer? using the Volunteer Functions Inventory., Jennifer Giorgio
Socioeconomics, self-esteem and locus of control in third grade students, Kathryn S. Gipe
Does the Accelerated Reader program motivate fifth grade students to read beyond the classroom?, Paula A. Girard
Using background music to reduce off-task behaviors of students with learning disabilities, Lesa DeShield Givens
Budget expenditures of high school library media centers in southern New Jersey, Patricia V. Glave
A research study of school uniforms on academic achievement, attendance, and behavior referrals in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students, Jennifer Gonnella
Building a community for learning by creating a school management team at Rittenberg Middle School, John P. Griffith
An investigation of the effects grade retention has on students' academic performance, Tyree Gunter
Distance learning in the Pitman school district: a window on the world, Marsha K. Hahn
The effects of grouping fourth grade students into cooperative learning groups by learning patterns, Kelly A. Hamlet
The integration of personnel and budgetary software databases at Upper Deerfield Township schools, Bruce D. Harbinson
Social studies and the internet, Kristen Heider
The effects of administrative change on school environment, Dale H. Horner
From challenge to triumph: the voices of African American male students at Mid-Atlantic University, Ted Nicholas Ingram
The effect of daily "sustained silent reading" in improving fluency, word recognition, and reading comprehension skills for mild cognitive impaired students, Elizabeth Kandabarow
Cooperative learning and its effects on social interactions in the third grade, Robin A. Keller-Vicino
Evaluating the effectiveness and use of the peer mediation program in the Galloway Township Middle School, Susan Kerrigan
Improving children's reading comprehension skills through parental involvement, Aughtney D. Khan
An exploratory study to determine procedures for implementation and evaluation of pupil assistance committees, Joyce E. Klemic
Effective vocabulary development for secondary students in weekly small-group sessions, Susan L. Lange
The relationship between parental anxiety, depression and distress and their child's social competency, behavior and emotional regulation in a children's partial hospital program, Melisa Maria LaSpada
