This study focuses on an evaluation on teacher perception of the effectiveness of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) implementation in a K-8 urban setting. Research also examines student academic progress and behavior, teacher perceptions on the effectiveness of PBIS implementation and school climate. This study utilized teacher p...
Contemporary female artists have wrestled with female body image and society's dictation, criticism, and fetishism of the female form. My body of artwork, titled Evolving Bodies, seeks to expand into the commentary that these artists have already begun by creating paintings and sculptures that express and discuss societal criticism of the female... Honors Thesis Advisor : Dr. Cynthia Persinger, PhD.
Over the past 45 years, the supply and demand of the special educator has ebbed and flowed, but in most recent times the shortage of qualified special educators has hit a significant point of crisis across the nation causing challenges for school districts to provide the services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. One m...
The increase in sedentary lifestyles and calorie-dense diets have made obesity prevalent in our society leading to a rise in obesity-related health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. While some prescription drugs are effective in controlling weight, patients are often concerned about adverse side effects. This has led to celebrities... Honors Thesis Advisor : Dr. Louise Nicholson.
Study to determine if athletic training students are being taught various contact sport immobilization and equipment management techniques. Research Advisor, Dr. Linda Meyer.
Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide composed of the two chemicals 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-d) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-t). During the mass production of the herbicide at the height of the Vietnam War over 12 million gallons of contaminated Agent Orange was sprayed on the affected area. Agent orange produces a high... Honors Thesis Advisor : Dr. Louise Nicholson, PhD.
This study explored the existing relationships between early childhood teachers' perceptions of stress, job satisfaction and commitment, and self-care behavior, both prior to and after participation in an eight-week mindfulness intervention. Quantitative data was collected through use of pre- and post-intervention surveys measuring perceived str...
Artificial neural networks are a trending topic in computer science and machine learning. Rooted in today’s current understanding of how the brain works, artificial neural networks allow machines the capability to essentially learn and decide for themselves. Improvements in technology have provided the means for a proposition between finite auto... Honors Thesis Advisor : Paul Sible
The primary purpose of this study was to determine what factors affect concussion knowledge in collegiate varsity athletes. Research Advisor, Dr. Jamie Weary.
