Edited Works
Nova Southeastern University
FISCHLER [all completed, approved dissertations]
Aleman, J. (2007). Improving high school student achievement through counseling and increased parental involvement. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Beasley, R. H. (2006). Evaluation of a reading program at one elementary school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Bomengen, M. (2006). Improving teacher evaluation summaries by training administrators to use specific examples about teaching quality. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Brown, A. (2005). Teachers learning collaboratively to improve reading instruction in the content areas. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Brown, D. (2006). The effect of a reading intervention on reading levels of at-risk adolescents. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Bundukamara, C. (2008). Evaluation of African American HIV-prevention barriers, content, and delivery methods. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Burnell, P. (2007). Improving academic skills in middle school science using differentiated instruction. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Charleston, B. (2007). Using research-based instructional strategies to improve student achievement in mathematics Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Chester, D. (2008). The impact of technology mentors on effective technology integration into the elementary classroom. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Cole, G. (2007). Design, implementation, and evaluation of a scenario-based ethics training program for nonprofit organizations. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Collins, L. (2007). Evaluating a career academy high school for rigor, relevance, and relationships. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Cox, J. (2006). Predictability of police academy success through written testing in a large Virginia police department. Doctoral dissertation proposal, Fischler School of Education and Human Services , NSU.
Cross, A. (2007). A program to improve writing among Grade 4 students in Jamaica. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Crum, C. (2006). A schoolwide discipline program for an elementary school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Daniely, J. (2007). Preparing eighth-grade students for algebra in the ninth grade. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Davidson, R. (2007). Leveling the playing field for parents: Understanding the Individual Education Plan. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Delsol, V. (2006). Improving intervention strategies for recognizing fetal alcohol syndrome and treating children with fetal alcohol syndrome. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Etter, T. (2006). Building collaborative interfaces in the community to foster positive character development in youth. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Evans, V. (2006). A program to improve emergent literacy skills among African American preschoolers. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Gainey, P. (2006). Decreasing disruptive and nonproductive behaviors that delay academic progress of primary-grade children through the implementation of a character education program. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Gober, G. (2007). Evaluation of the Alabama Mathematics, Science, and Technology Initiative in middle school grades. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Grant, G. (2006). Achievement and attitude effects of a cross-age reading tutoring program for West Indian students in a private school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hechevarria, Z. (2008). An evaluation of progressive relaxation on anxiety of severely emotionally disturbed students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Heltsley, W. (2008). Development of an action plan to enhance construction-industry, continuing-education programs with a plan for implementation and evaluation. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hester, V. (2006). The influence of instructional interactions on students at risk in a postdropout program. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hill, I. (2006). Using a systematic observation protocol to recognize students with outstanding potential. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hill, J. (2007). Development and comprehensive implementation of an online course evaluation program for criminal justice courses. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hills, D. (2006). A computer-assisted instruction supplement for the growth and development component of a pediatric nursing course. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Honnick, K. (2006). Educational leadership: A self-appraisal. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hunt-Harris, M. (2007). The effectiveness of a conflict resolution program in reducing disciplinary actions and violence in an elementary school setting. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Hunter, Y. M. (2008). Evaluation of the Math Boost program: Addressing math readiness in a southern, urban middle school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Johnson, S. (2006). Health promotion and wellness: Knowledge, beliefs, and practices of physical therapists and physical therapy students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Johnson, S. (2006). Health promotion and wellness: Knowledge, beliefs, and practices of physical therapists and physical therapy students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Jiles, K. (2008). Conflict resolution and social skills: Teaching replacement behaviors for antisocial behaviors. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Jones, M. (2008). Evaluation of the effectiveness of a competency-based tool for self-evaluation of supervisory skills for speech-language pathology supervisors. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Kairis, C. (2006). Effects of school uniforms on teachers’ perceptions of the learning experience and behavior of students in a high school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Keshock-Knight, K. (2007). Facilitation of intervention assistance teams for elementary school learners most at risk. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Kessling, S. (2006). Evaluation of responsive classroom as a tool to create a positive school climate in an elementary school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Kingra, C. (2008). Evaluation of the stress support program for front-line police officers. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Le Blanc, R. (2007). Procedures to enhance faculty usage of technology at a small community college. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Lee, M. (2007). Improving reading fluency skills of second-grade students within a rural elementary school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Lindemann, S. (2007). Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader software implementation. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Lowe, M. (2007). Assessing the impact of online courses on the spiritual formation of adult students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Lowe-Preer, T. (2006). An evaluation of guided reading as a strategy to improve reading at one elementary school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Lucero, L. (2007). Development and evaluation of an online disabled student services Web site and a learning community café to support students with disabilities at Antelope Valley College. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Maness, C. J. (2006). The relationship between an honor system and the individual behavior of students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Martin, N. (2007). Development of a competency-based, undergraduate instructional program for forensic nursing with plans for implementation and evaluation. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
McMurrer-Shank, M. (2008). Evaluation of Rachel’s Challenge, a bully-prevention school-assembly and training program. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Mullaney, G. (2007). A model distance-training program for family child-care providers to enhance the quality of care for young children. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Muniz, E. (2007). Effects of an electronic response system on the physical science end-of-course test. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Murrell, B. (2006). Inclusion: Exploring the impact of two models in middle school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Nard, P. (2007). The effects of induction training on beginning teachers' classroom management. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
O'Kell, P. (2007). Reducing the number of discipline referrals involving student aggression in an elementary school. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Pinkston-McDuffie, J. (2008). Evaluation of college freshman Student-Success Curriculum, completion rates, and faculty perceptions. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Ramage, T. R. (2003). A system-level comparison of cost-efficiency and return on investment related to online course delivery. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Richardson-Miller, A. (2007). Developing and retaining quality early-childhood teachers. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Ridings, S. (2008). Evaluating the components of the balanced-literacy model for improving reading achievement. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Riera, L. (2008). Development of an academic intervention program to reduce student failure rates. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Rohrbaugh, L. (2007). Program evaluation of an early-literacy initiative in an urban school district. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU. Winner: Outstanding Dissertation Award
Roper, B. (2006). Identifying transition issues and creating program options for the military-connected student. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Rusek, V. (2007). Teachers' Curriculum Institute approach: Effects on students' attitudes and achievement in history. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Rush, D. (2007). Promoting optimal child learning in natural contexts through parent coaching in an early childhood intervention program. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Scott, C. H. (2006). The introduction of a research-based social competency program to mitigate disciplinary referrals and increase student achievement. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Selitto, J. (2008). Development of an assessment guide for professors of nonnative student writers. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Sherman, A. R. (2007). The effects of social skills development on student achievement. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Smith, J. (2007). Using computer-assisted instruction to increase reading and mathematics achievement in at-risk, middle school students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Spann, C. (2007). Using instructional strategies to improve science skills as measured by the first-try passing rate of the Georgia High School Graduation Test-Science. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Steele, J. (2007). Implementing and evaluating teacher study groups to support change in teacher behavior. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Stuard, T. (2008). Academic growth of homogeneously grouped elementary students of differentiated skill levels. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Tanner, A. (2007). Evaluation of a simulated alternative financial aid packaging model at a small private university. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Tucker, M. (2008). Evaluation of a preschool program designed to improve readiness skills and reduce the achievement gap. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Urban, K. (2008). An evaluation of persistence-risk identification processes at a technical college. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU. Winner: Outstanding Dissertation Award
Vinciguerra, S. (2007). Evaluation of effectiveness of preservice teachers and brain-based teaching models. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Wang, M. (2007). Effects of goal-setting skills on unemployed immigrants' self-esteem, job-search self-efficacy, and preparatory job-search behavior. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Weiss, M. (2008). Increasing oral and expressive language skills in language-delayed preschool students. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
Yaffa, L. (2008). Evaluation of a community organization serving children and adolescents in Jamaica. Doctoral dissertation, Fischler School of Education and Human Services, NSU.
HUIZENGA
Bradley, T. (2004). An inquiry into the cultural differences of entrepreneurs and nonentrepreneurs in the former communist nations of Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, and Kyrgyzstan. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Donnelley, T., Jr. (2004). Extending the technology acceptance model: Additional factors affecting the adoption of e-commerce by senior American residents. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Francis, C. (2004). The effects of legislation on the U.S. banking industry performance and further comparative relational influences on other banking industries in the world. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Goodman, N. (2004). A study of a historically Black land grant university faculty and staff reaction to transformational and transactional leadership: An empirical study. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Osman, A. (2004). Effects of age, gender, and job level on job satisfaction of public service employees in The Bahamas. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Pollard, H. W. (2004). The impact of auditor attributions for failure on observer perceptions of auditor power and trust. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Stokes, W. (2005). The misclassification of open-end mutual funds: A comparison of load and no-load funds. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
Sweet, D. N. (2004). The recovery response of small industrial firms in corporate turnaround. Doctoral dissertation, Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NSU.
COMPUTER & IS
Aboualy, T. (2005). Design, development, and implementation of a public key cryptosystem for automated teller machines. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Carbonell, A. (2008). The impact of help center workforce competency on service effectiveness: The National Systems for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) case study. Doctoral dissertation proposal, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Ciaramitaro, B. (2005). An analysis of the implementation of an online collaboration system to support legal communities of practice. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Conn, S. (2007). A methodology for the design and development of an extensible electronic learning (e-learning) network at the Regis University School for Professional Studies. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Ejaz, A. (2005). Using the Bayesian belief network for going-concern risk evaluation. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Gardner, D. L. (2004). Method and apparatus for enhanced e-mail filtering and routing employing directory-based information and policies. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Livermore, J. (2004). Factors that impact implementing an agile softwrae development methodology. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
McGrory, J. (2005). Model for planning, designing, and implementing a Wireless Local Area Network in a university classroom. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Morgenstern, P. (2003). Implementation of a wireless LAN in a university environment: The Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business case study. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Murray, B. (2004). The design and implementation of a customer care intranet-based knowledge management system at SBC DataComm. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Neubauer, M. (2007). A systems analysis of information technology implemented by an FBI field office for crisis response events: The Columbia field office case study. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Raissi, J. (2007). Dynamic selection of cryptographic algorithms in a Runtime Environment using the weighted metric method. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Star, L. (2006). Utilization of an IP videoconferencing network for the delivery of cooperative extension educational services at South Dakota State University: A case study. Doctoral dissertation, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Sunbel, S. (2005). Migrating to 10 Gigabit Ethernet: A case study. Preliminary doctoral dissertation proposal, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.
Underwood, K. (2005). Development of an electronic performance support system (EPSS) for instructors of psychomotor skills. Doctoral dissertation proposal, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU.