This collection includes theses, dissertations, and professional papers from the University of Montana Department of Counselor Education, Department of Educational Leadership, and Department of Teaching and Learning. Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2005

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The objectivity of student ratings of instructors among Taiwanese students, Shu-Hui Tsai

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Faculty attitudes about students' ratings of instruction: Enhancing quality management in higher education, Yumei Wang

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A narrative inquiry of non -profit organization turnaround: Leadership through operant focus, Rory A. Weishaar

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Principal leadership school climate and the distribution of leadership within the school community, Cheryl L. Wilson

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The relationship between prewriting and holistic scores of a direct writing assessment, Robyn Lee Wingo

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Relationship between school principals' workload and their quality of life in Taiwan, Hui-Tzu Wu

Theses/Dissertations from 2004

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Prison voices: Lessons on youth recidivism, Shad E. Bailey

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Instructors' perceptions of higher technological and vocational education reform in Taiwan the Republic of China, Frances Feng-Mei Chang

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The relationship of leadership style to education reform as indicated by teachers' job satisfaction, Rebecca Hsing-Ling Chang

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Sustaining schools in a rural Montana community, Martha Cheney

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"Highly qualified" secondary educators: Perspectives from a rural community, Hilve Firek

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A leader's guide to the factors influencing organizational commitment: A study of nurses in Taiwan, Lichi Huang

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A study of women's experiences of living with HIV/AIDS in rural areas, Joyce Tinanani Mphande-Finn

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Reservation public-school programs for Indian-language revitalization: Building on grassroots voices from rural districts with mixed Indian and White student populations, Phyllis Bo-yuen Ngai

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The development of phonological awareness skills in preschool children: From syllables to phonemes, Lucy Hart Paulson

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Perceptions of effective middle school teacher-advisors, Janice E. Petritz

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Hispanic participation in an extended-day program, Rebecca A. Truelove

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Analysis of Montana education litigation 1999--2003, Donald K. Wattam

Theses/Dissertations from 2003

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Bereavement camp: A qualitative analysis of a therapeutic program for grieving youth, Christine Barrett

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Leadership styles of successful tribal college presidents, Margarett H. Campbell

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The phenomenon of intellectually gifted underachievers and education: Listening to the male adolescent voice, Barbara Lynne Cunningham

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An exploratory study of the usefulness of solution -focused brief therapy groups with elementary school children, Jennifer Clevenger Demmons

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Indigenous language revitalization in Montana: Perspectives from four nations, Mary Groom-Hall

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Civic engagement in higher education: A grounded theory, Dean Patrick McGovern

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The role of the future in work motivation, Jonathon J. Richter

Theses/Dissertations from 2002

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Community in the classroom : a research synthesis, Martha Cheney

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Preservice teacher education in family engagement: An emerging model, Kathy B. Grant

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At-risk students' perceptions of their school experiences, Glen A. Johnson

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A historical case study of Lowell Elementary School in Missoula Montana, Mark P. Johnson

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The effectiveness of Catholic college and university student discipline/judicial processes as measured by the recidivism rate, Frances L. O'Reilly

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College student-athletes' experience of living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A phenomenological analysis, Charles G. Palmer

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Contemplatives in action: Five Jesuit -formed Catholic college university and seminary presidents, Robert A. Pastoor

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The impact of systemic reform of subject matter and educational coursework on early career teacher performance, Richard Thomas Rushton

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Building supportive community organizations for Native youth: A case study of a facilities-based youth organization in Indian Country, Hal Schmid

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Student perceptions of the impact security measures have on their high school experience, Kenneth C. Stuker

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Sharing stories healing hurts and becoming allies for change : NCBI Intergroup Dialogues pilot program, Amie Thurber

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Procedures of power and school restructuring: A phenomenological study, Wayne Milford Youngward

Theses/Dissertations from 2001

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Superintendents' leadership in Alberta schools: Influencing school improvement?, Arthur J. Aitken

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Barriers and contributions to American Indian academic success at the University of Montana: A qualitative study, Jiraporn Angspatt

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The assessment of student performance and satisfaction outcomes with synchronous and asynchronous interaction methods in a student -centered distributed learning environment, Shawn F. Clouse

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The Stevensville High School transcript study for the class of 2000 Stevensville Montana USA, Michael J. Kincaid

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Secondary school mathematics in transition: A comparative study of mathematics curricula and student results, Terry A. Souhrada

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"Middle" generation Hmong students' perceptions of their college experiences at the University of Montana: A phenomenological analysis, Eloise K. Thompson

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Community perspectives in higher education service learning and volunteerism, Andrea Vernon

Theses/Dissertations from 2000

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The relationship between individual teachers' conflict styles and perceptions of school culture, Gail D. Aaberge

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Case study of a service-learning partnership: Montana Tech and the Montana State Prison, John Amtmann

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Montana's canon for post-secondary literature foundation courses, John J. Crowley

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Literacy development within multiage and single grade age cohorts: The impact of organizational structure, Leslie J. Ferrell

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An interpretive biography of K. Ross Toole: A legacy of leadership in Montana, Jael Marchi Prezeau

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Instructional technology theory alignment with practical application during student teaching, Carole S. Robinson

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Presidential Award winners in mathematics at the secondary level: Classroom management beliefs and career stages, Timothy Eaton Skinner

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Geography education: Learning from the leaders, Susan K. Watne

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The impact of administrator and teacher leadership on the development of an exemplary arts program and its role in school, Michelle Wiebe Zederayko

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A grounded theory study of personal coaching, Brenda M. Wilkins

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Curriculum revision and implementation: Implications for business teacher education, Sandra R. Williams

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Variables in schools becoming learning organizations, Glenn E. Zederayko

Theses/Dissertations from 1999

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One teacher's journey to uncover a personal belief system about the teaching of writing, David L. Christensen

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The impact of school reform: A follow-up study of the framework for aesthetic literacy, Janice Lenore Clinard

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Bullying in Montana's K-8 schools, Joe Fontana

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Strategic leadership in university wellness programs, Teresa Washut Heck

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The alternating day block schedule: Its impact on musical performing organizations in grades 9-12, John J. Matt

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The perception of followers, William P. McCaw

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An analysis of the implementation of the essential elements in accredited Montana middle schools, Mark W. Neill

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Men's experience of making the decision to have their first child: A phenomenological analysis, Andrew Peterson

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Athletic department practices that relate to the academic performance and persistence of student-athletes, Richard L. Unruh

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What school communities say is needed in elementary school counseling programs as reported in Montana, Sally A. Woodruff

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Impacts of interdisciplinary team teaching on assessment practices in high school classrooms, Christine Wortman

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The relationship of teacher optimism to attitudes and beliefs regarding classroom management, Debra Peters Yerkes

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An investigation of Taiwanese middle school teachers' attitudes toward Taiwanese middle school education, Zhizheng Zhou

Theses/Dissertations from 1998

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Faculty practice in nursing education programs in rural states, Gelene Berkram

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Relationship of ACT/SAT scores to the superintendency, Merle J. Farrier

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An analysis of the relationship between school safety and social integration, John K. Frederikson

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Attitudes of rural nurses toward computers: Implications for continuing education, Lori Hendrickx

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Perceived abuse: Correlation with self-esteem and educational success, K. S. Hill

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Teachers' civil rights in China: Current and future educational social consequences, Sheng-lu Li

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Athlete preferences for sport psychology interventions, Sameep D. Maniar

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Transformational leadership and teachers' tendency to take risks, David Arden Wipf

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Team teaching: A study of collaboration, Nancy L. Zadra

Theses/Dissertations from 1997

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Analysis of the effects of a parenting program upon attitudes and behaviors of abusive parents mandated to participate, Linda E. Carlsen

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A descriptive correlation study of the Holistic Developmental Writing Scales designed for children in grades K-6, Tammy Elser

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The effects of the abacus in the elementary mathematics classroom, G. Don Gilmore

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Rural school restructuring: A qualitative study of one Montana school district, Anita Jo. Jakupcak

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Fettered and frayed: The effects of censorship incidents on teachers' attitudes and practices, Mary Sheehy Moe

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Venezuelan college teachers' perceptions of efficacy and their attitudes toward interdisciplinary teacher education curriculum, Ana T. Rangel

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Growth of foundation funding in doctoral universities I and II during a period of decreasing state appropriations, Stephen B. Smith

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Instructional technology use in Montana high schools : a comparison by class, Sandra R. Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 1996

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Elementary preservice teachers' perceptions and training needs pertaining to children of alcoholics in the northwest United States, Paul J. Bardis

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Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School therapeutic dormitory program, Sandra Frazier

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The analysis of teacher beliefs and supporting structures in environmental education: A case study, Ronnie L. Monroe

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Technology competencies for teachers and instructional technology specialists : a comparison of programs, Arthur J. Sikkink

Shifting paradigms: Perceptions of cooperative extension county agents in adjusting educational programs from traditional disciplinary content to issues-based content., Richard D. Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 1995

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Women's experiences with art and therapy| A phenomenological analysis, Nancy Abt

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Language and culture mobilization in public schools on the Crow reservation since the Crow Act of 1920, Ben F. Irvin

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Fetal alcohol syndrome/effects| Straight talk on the syndrome, Terry McAnally

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Investigating early adolescent reluctance to see a school counselor, Thomas A. Miller

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In the teacher's voice: The journey of empowerment. A case study approach, David W. Scott

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An analysis of student decision-making: Three-year or four-year high school in Alberta, Leroy R. Walker

Theses/Dissertations from 1994

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A study of the impact of the elementary principal on the referral rate to special education, Gail L. Cleveland

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Renaissance schools: Academic achievement and value implications of a corporate-sponsored academic motivation program, Teri L. Foley Wing

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Structured peer dialogue journals in relation to connected teaching in a university learning strategies class, Suzy Hampton