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 2000
A multicultural club at Hammonton High School, Mildred Peretti
The effect of educational placement on self-concept, Karin Dech Pescatore
A study of the effect of computer-based mastery quizzes on student learning, Darren Provine
The information-seeking experience of users in the reference section of the Rowan University library, Faye E. Robinson
Gender role stereotyping in occupational choices, Paul Michael Rodrigo
Information literacy skills: successful cross-curricular integration at the secondary level in New Jersey, Susan T. Rohrman
The impact of varying teaching style techniques to better match learning styles in the science classroom, Karen M. Santoro
Identifying the role of the school business administrator, Diana L. Schiraldi
The effects of block scheduling on students with special needs, Kimberly C. Seifring
The effects of participation in athletics on the development of high school students with special needs, Derryk Sellers
Program accommodations made by New Jersey elementary school librarians to meet the needs of exceptional readers, Beverly S. Siti
Active collaborative teaching, Todd R. Slimm
Elementary school use of interactive distance learning, Linda Spano
Establishing validity in the social sexual awareness scale for adults with developmental disability, Pauline N. Stuempfle
Nutrition and student achievement in kindergarten students: an experimental study, Stephanie Lynn Terista
The effects of reinforcement activities on reading comprehension in a third grade classroom, Jessica A.C. Tobin
A correlational study of social skills, problem behaviors and academic competence among first grade students, Colleen van Zelst
The analysis of air conditioning an existing school, Dennis M. Vespe
The effectiveness of peer mediation on student behavior at the Paul W. Carleton School, Charles A. Warfield
Should Triton High School continue its study hall policies and procedures?, Bill Westerby
Multicultural unit for fourth grade, Shannon M. Whalen
Initiating the New Jersey Middle School Peer Leadership Initiative into Beck Middle School and determining its effects on the student population, Alisa E. Whitcraft
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Assessing the effects of exposure to multicultural learning on a school population with limited diversity, Lynda Anderson-Towns
The effect of parental monitored practice on the musical achievement of sixth grade instrumental music students, Deborah A. Baldasarre
Reform: in search of a rationale, Ada R. Barlatt
A study of teacher burnout at Archway Programs, Scott D. Bates
A study of the educational climate of a suburban middle school and the effects administrative decisions have on that climate, Joseph C. Beierschmitt
Examining the locus of control of Hispanic students involved in a Hispanic self-esteem program and its association with academic achievement, William Edward Beltran
An evaluation of the efficacy of the Glass Analysis method of word decoding with second and third grade disabled learners, Leanne Bernosky
A study of good practices in classroom libraries, kindergarten through second grade, Michele Boniscavage
Social and emotional effects of inclusion in special education and inclusion classes, Ava Boyce
A study of the impact of the Picture Exchange Communication System on verbal language and stereotypic behavior in preschool children with autism, Theresa Caratozzolo
An internship in elementary school administration at the Mary S. Shoemaker School, Woodstown, New Jersey, 1998-1999, Christine H. Carpenter
The effects of positive intervention strategies on at-risk twelfth grade students, Barbara M. Castleberry
Combination of heterogeneous and homogeneous grouping to achieve better reading and math scores, Diane R. Cioffi-Longo
Generational and gender differences in response to traditional male and female personality characteristics, Tricia M. Cirineo
The impact of early screening on preschool children attending Camden City Head Start, Beverly M. Clement
A correlational study between the Adolescent and Adult Self Concept Retrospective Scale and the Inferred Rating Scale, Patricia A. Coley
A validity study for the revision of the Joseph Self-Concept Scale for Young Children, Patricia C. Colna
Alternative assessment, Katy Cosgrove
The impact of a peer mediation program on the reduction of suspensions caused by violence, Donna L. Covely
Reasons for conducting creative writing programs for children and young adults in selected public libraries, Helen A. Cowan
Encouraging positive behavior at the elementary school level, Maureen Czbas
The relationship between birth order status and personality traits, Michele D'Angelo
An evaluation of the Klark's Kids program for at-risk students, Joann DeKatch-Smith
School-housed community libraries: a case study, Catherine E. Dugan
The relationship between locus of control, gender, and academic achievement, Helene Eksterowicz
Peer mediation: one component of student conflict resolution, Alicia A. Erney
The overall effectiveness of a peer mediation program at Millville Senior High School and the development of a peer mediation/advisory program for a middle school, Kyriakos M. Evrenoglou
Teachers' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of instruction in collaborative and resource room settings, Dawn M. Ewing
Effects of support group participation on teachers, Scott Flanegin
A validity study for the Adolescent and Adult Self-Concept Retrospective Scale and the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: 2, Kelly R. Fleming
A validation study for the use of the Adolescent and Adult Self-Concept Retrospective Scale for emotionally disturbed adolescents, Stephanie D. Frasier
Effects of divorce on levels of conflictual independence in late adolescence, Jill Fredricks
Character education, Patricia S. Friend
Transition services for students with severe disabilities, Valerie A. Gardner
A correlation study of learning preferences and attitudes towards computers in fourth grade students, Laura C. Garofalo
Professional development through the use of technology, Joan M. Geraci
Promoting staff development at Midway School, Noreen C. Glading-Hill
Clinical profile of a juvenile delinquent, Arjan Graybill
Peer observation: a supplement to formal evaluation, William K. Hanley
The effects of range of notes, gender, and songs with text or without text on the vocal accuracy of first, second and third grade students, Nancy J. Hanna
Library curriculum integration: weighing the advantages and disadvantages, Shari L. Hayes
Resolving conflict through peer mediation, Scott A. Heino
The effect of cooperative learning on the spelling achievement of fourth grade students, Elisabeth Henjes
The effectiveness of functional analysis and behavioral intervention for children who are multi-handicapped and exhibit challenging behaviors, Barbara A. Horner
Evaluating the impact of block scheduling, John Joseph Hourani
An internship in school business administration in the Camden City Public Schools, Camden, New Jersey, 1998-1999, Donna M. Houston
A comparison of active learning and direct instruction on college students enrolled in two classes of introductory photography, Deborah A. Hughes-Gallinelli
A comparison of two methods for teaching art and their influences on students' creativity, Marilyn Ross Isaacs
Case study on Mainland Regional High School's pilot program on block scheduling, Matthew A. Jamison
Gender bias and women in leadership, Rose Mary Judge
A reliability study of the Joseph Self-Concept Scale for Young Children, Jeffrey R. Kelly
A study of the Shamong Township School District's Middle School Program at the Indian Mills Memorial School, Caroline Elizabeth Kerfoot
A risky business: a study of retention, Sue H. Kinsey
The infusion of service-learning into the curriculum of Cinnaminson High School, Robert A. Krastek
The role of the library media specialist in the education of learning disabled students in southern New Jersey, Janet W. Lani
Assessing the effect of increased student accountability and parental involvement on student attendance at Middle Township High School, Gladys Lauriello
A study of the effectiveness of a direct instruction program in mathematics, Jennifer A. Laurrell-Klotz
The Quality of School Life Scale as a predictive indicator of student disengagement from school, Sandra M. Lazar
An interdisciplinary approach to integrated curriculum, Lynda Kozicz Leahey
A validity study of the revised Joseph Pre-School and Primary Self-Concept Screening Test, Angela Lee
A validity study of the Joseph Self Concept Scale for Young Children, Patricia A. Lemke
The role of a school business administrator: perspectives of a role incumbent and his role set, Stephen J. Lynch
Study of the African American male adolescent in a suburban school district, Jane Anne MacWright
Technology: an imperative in schools today, Maria Malanga
Visual-motor integration training and its effects on self-help skills in preschool students with disabilities, Kimberley L. Maneval
An impact study of the positive benefits of a technology course on students' critical thinking skills, Jerry J. Marinacci
The effectiveness of the use of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) on the development of functional communication skills in preschool children with autism, Patricia M. Martin
Has technology in the elementary classroom caused instruction to improve?, Denise McDermott
Continuing education and New Jersey school library media specialists, Carole A. McKiernan
A study of the use of computer technology by students with special needs, Debra A. Mercincavage
Assessing the level of effective communication in schools, Amiot P. Michel
Increasing the in-seat behavior of a third grade boy with ADHD using positive reinforcement and self-reinforcement, Michael J. Miltenberger
The effects of professional development on student performance of at-risk students, Carol Mizrahi
Middle school discipline: in need of solutions, Robin L. Moore-Robinson
