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 2019
Using critical literacy with 4th and 5th graders in a book club format, Danielle N. Barbato
Reading Recovery with guided reading supplementation, Katelyn Barok
Investigating the use of technology in communication exchanges and visual support for students with autism, Angela Barone
Decreasing chronic absenteeism rate for students with disabilities: One call or text at a time, Richard Dean Branco
How does performance funding impact the open access mission of community colleges in Massachusetts?, Walter T. Brooks
Understanding alternative education student self-efficacy related to experiential and organizational factors, Megan Maczonis Brown
How do teachers, counselors, and administrators describe their roles in working with English language learners?, Myrtelina Martinez Cabrera
Effects of using Google Classroom on teaching math students with learning disabilities, Margaret Cacace
The benefit of using peer buddies in adaptive physical education, Julie Anne Cairone
Using multisensory instruction to support reading growth in a fifth grade general education classroom, Alexis C. Cassese-Pawlowski
Perceptions of teachers regarding the efficacy of inclusion in primary classroom settings, Tara Catherine Chapman
Student distractibility with school-issued computers, Emily Mae Conaway
Understanding annual giving & what motivates young alumni to give to their alma mater: A mixed methods study, Danielle Davis
A replication study on the impact of Rowan After Hours student employment on student engagement, Eleni Dendrinos
Self-reflection among teachers of culturally diverse learners: An intervention study exploring the influence of cultural identity, Susan A. Dube
Cooperative grouping in the inclusive STEM classroom, Catherine M. Elsey
An analysis of high school students' self-efficacy in second language acquisition through digital language lab learning: Exploring new pathways to proficiency, Lorna A. Fairess
The effect of classwide peer tutoring on the skill performance and fitness levels of students with disabilities in an elementary physical education inclusion class, Christopher Farrell
The influence of Pentecostal social networks on Latino student college choice, Michael J. Farrow
Effects of cooperative learning strategies on the academic self-concept of special education students, Leah Flora Feldman
The effectiveness of character education on student behavior, Katie M. Ferrara
The effects of peer mediated instruction on students' knowledge of basic math facts, Jazmine Fields
Reducing suspension rates in Camden, New Jersey, Christina Fleming
The influence of fraternity and sorority membership on retention and GPA at Rowan University, Arthur Gathercole Jr.
An assessment of IRB member values using the IRB Researcher Assessment Tool, Andrew Gerber
College readiness: The disconnect between high school and community college, Elizabeth C. Giacobbe
Persistence of veteran students at Cumberland County College, LaToya Latisha Gibbons
The effects of using mini whiteboards on the academic performance and engagement of students in a tenth grade resource English/Language Arts classroom, Elizabeth Catherine Gimbutas
Implementation of literacy strategies and the impact on word problems, Lindsey R. Glick
The effectiveness of Google Classroom in the self-contained chemistry classroom, Steven J. Gross
Integrating technology into the literacy curriculum within a first grade classroom, Christina M. Hargrove
The effect of leadership programs on engagement, Megan Ann Henry
White faculty perceptions of diversity and diversity work, Ariane Hutchins-Newman
The effectiveness of growth mindset strategies on off-task time in a special education mathematics classroom, Alisa Marie Ialacci
Will teaching PECS to vocal and non-vocal students increase social interactions?, Patricia Kathleen Infantino
An exploratory case study on the perceived effectiveness of co-teaching and a need for professional development, Jaquelyn M. Joas-Foy
The impact of physical space in the College Union and students' sense of community on campus, Erik A. Johnson
The effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy on the anxiety and school attendance of students with disabilities, Lisa M. Klink
Does participation in special education services in pre-kindergarten mitigate the need for services beyond third grade?, Cynthia Ann LaMonaca
The influence of career motivation on college major choice, Candace R. Lehmann
Effects of differentiating instruction through tiered lessons in special education secondary mathematics, Katlyn Lewis
An exploratory investigation of the effect of reading strategies on science assessment scores, Suzanne K. Lynch
Examining teacher perceptions of the Stronge Teacher Effectiveness Performance Evaluation System, Tiffany A. Lynch
First graders identify sight words in self-selected texts during independent reading, Michelle L. Mangaro
The effectiveness of the question formulation technique on open-ended, written response questions in mathematics, Jessica M. Mannion
A study of the collaborative strategies of general education and special education teachers in the inclusion classroom in an urban high school, Angela McDougall
Impact of a leadership development intervention on career decision-making self-efficacy of community college students: A quasi-experimental research design, Sarah Jane McElroy
Are technology coordinators teaching teachers to teach with tech? A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study, Paula McGraw
Common factors that benefit and hinder the co-teaching partnership in the high school setting, Kaitlyn Nicole Muller
Is the competent learner model effective for students with autism?, Christopher Robert O'Brien
Successful transition planning for individuals diagnosed with ASD: A comparison of sending and receiving school districts, Carly J. Olcese
The effects of technology use in a third grade inclusion classroom, Jamie C. Ott
Kindergarteners' use of oral language when interacting with texts, Carrie Lee Owens
Intramural sports leadership: Exploring the impact of being an intramural sports official on leadership skills, Shan Yu Paracka
Town-gown sense of community in campus-adjacent neighborhoods: A mixed methods study, Andrew Perrone
Enhancing generalization of social skills with students with significant disabilities, Joseph John Prenenski
The lived experiences of Black men creating a third space at a predominantly White institution, Steven E. Radwanski
Program evaluation of Greek showcase events at Rowan University, Xochil R. Ramirez
The implementation and effectiveness of Tier 2 Response to Intervention reading comprehension in 4th grade, Christine Renee Reichert
The effects of the station teaching model of co-teaching on students with learning disabilities, Kathryn A. Ruoff
An investigation of first-generation student experiences and their career development, Desiree Saraceno
A needs assessment for programming for adult undergraduate students at Rowan University, Jennifer V. Savage
The effects of Response to Intervention on reducing the numbers of African American students in special education, Kimberly Savino
Kindergarten students' interactions with texts during independent reading, Tracy L. Schaper
The lived experience of a freshman female collegiate student-athlete, Kaitlin Schullstrom
Culture matters: professional development and the implementation of culturally responsive pedagogy, Leslie M. Septor
Measuring undergraduate student satisfaction as an indicator of customer service in higher education, Sanaz Shahi
Effects of online program vs. handheld flashcards on multiplication and division fact knowledge of 4th grade learners with exceptional needs, Lindsay M. Siegman
Perceptions of mattering and marginality: A study of international students at Rowan University, Katelyn Sullivan
Self-questioning in writing, Erin Lynn Thomas
The effectiveness of a digital iPad curriculum in the classroom, Erin Marie Warantz
Yoga and mindfulness in the self-contained classroom, Deborahlee M. Wehner
Gender and organizational citizenship behavior in library technology: Mixed methods study, Sharon Whitfield
The effects of station teaching on academic achievement, attention and focus of students with learning disabilities in an inclusive classroom, Jacqueline M. Wraight
How third grade students respond to the multiple perspectives in read alouds of critical texts, Kathryn Elizabeth Zeck
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Strangers in a strange land: A phenomenological study of ELL students' experiences with anxiety, Gary Steven Abbott
Exploring educational leadership in New Jersey: A case study of AchieveNJ and principal practice in a public school setting, James Altobello
The impact of a values clarification process on the factors associated with retention of historically underrepresented students at a public university, Jose Antonio Aviles
Religious identity and sense of belonging among Rowan University Muslim students, Omar Aziz
Faculty attitudes of diversity and cultural awareness in higher education, Daniel G. Banks
Effects of Quizlet on vocabulary mastery, Suzanne C. Baptist
The persistence of the associate degree nursing student: The lost nurse, Stella A. Barber
Close reading strategies applied by English Language Learners when reading challenging content area texts, Laura Barry
Mental illness, recovery, and employment: A grounded theory, Francine M. Bates
Educating invisibly: Immigrant teachers of color and their sense of belonging in New Jersey public schools, Mirjam L. Biegen
Effects of using Fundations to teach phonics skills with fourth grade students with exceptional learning needs, Jennifer Bishop
Students with disabilities attitudes regarding accommodations and services provided by Disability Services, Yvonne Blackwell
Students and sexual orientation: A study of students and their development at higher educational institutions, Diamond Bolden
Fourth grade students' use of active reading strategies during Independent Daily Reading Time, Stephanie Bradfield
The effect of Imagine Math on high school students with learning disabilities, Danielle Cabassa
Institutional advancement at Historically Black Community Colleges: A multi-case study, Lakeisha S. Carter
How do students structure their silent reading when situated in inquiry based pedagogy?, Michelle Cohen
What career development practitioners share with first-generation college students: a grounded theory study of self-disclosure in career counseling, Pamela Eve Cohen
