The purpose of this study was to better understand how LGBT+ college students find a safe space on college and university campuses when there is not one already provided for them. Strange and Banning's (2015) four environments served as the theoretical framework. Data were collected through individual interviews with six college students who…

Parent-mediated intervention can enhance parents' competence in supporting parent-child social interactions. Research and current policy have highlighted the importance of building family capacity in supporting parents to help children with autism develop social communication abilities. Parents who experienced parent-mediated interventions have…

Teacher teams and the collaboration within these teams remains a relevant topic and is continually explored within the educational arena. As highlighted by Goulet, Krentz, & Christiansen, (2003), collaboration is both a phenomenon and process, which is anchored in consultation, collegiality, and cooperation. Aware that teacher teams are…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how the organizational culture on southern predominantly white institutional campuses influences the inclusiveness, belonging, and lived experiences of Black womxn at different levels of the organization hierarchy. The study results showed that experiences surrounding institutional culture,…

This research explores the use of human-centered design as a lens through which to view the work of leaders in highly innovative schools. I propose that human-centered design is a model for change leadership, customizable to the varying contexts in which a school may exist. As human-centered design has captured the imagination of innovators as…

Scholarship on racial diversity initiatives outline the positive outcomes associated with initiatives, describes the types of initiatives, and the various ways faculty, staff, and university leadership can and do work together for effective outcomes. However, there is a need to understand how racial diversity initiatives are implemented, what…

Teacher teams and the collaboration within these teams remains a relevant topic and is continually explored within the educational arena. As highlighted by Goulet, Krentz, & Christiansen, (2003), collaboration is both a phenomenon and process, which is anchored in consultation, collegiality, and cooperation. Aware that teacher teams are…

A post-secondary degree is frequently a pathway to career advancement and higher earning potential, and although African American women's college enrollment has increased substantially, their graduation rates have not experienced comparable growth. Prior research demonstrates that social adjustment to college predicts persistence and attrition. It…

This pilot study evaluates the feasibility and efficacy of a novel school-based intervention for early childhood anxiety. Despite the established need for anxiety treatment in early childhood, there is limited access to evidence-based treatment. This study utilized one such treatment, parent child-interaction therapy (PCIT) modules developed for…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how elementary schoolteachers in the United States described their personal perspective of spirituality and spiritual experiences in the educational workplace. This study provides knowledge for the workforce about schoolteachers' transformative change. The research existed within the…

The total annual separation rate for the accommodations and food services industry for 2021 was 86.3%. Food service leaders care about high turnover intentions as it leads to increased turnover, negatively impacting service, and profitability. Grounded in job embeddedness theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine…

In today's schools, the ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning environment is a necessary and crucial skill. Many K-12 classroom environments are technology-rich, with 1:1 devices, blended learning, and even distance instruction taking place. However, new teachers often enter the classroom unprepared to successfully utilize…

This study examined sexual assertiveness among female undergraduate students at an institution of higher education in the southeastern United States from the context of the social-ecological model. An online survey instrument examined sexual assertiveness, sexual communication self-efficacy, campus climate, and sexual scripts. Structural equation…

ArtSteps is an immersive virtual exhibit tool that is attractive and versatile; the user can present objects, artefacts, and art, whether it is work they have created or found in public resources. This paper presents an exploratory study on digital teacher empowerment using ArtSteps to promote innovative pedagogical methodologies involving Virtual…

Trans* (transgender, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, and gender non-binary) students face unique challenges and have historically been an underserved population within higher education (Nicolazzo, 2017). The purpose of this inquiry was to understand the campus climate that exists for trans* students and their specific needs, challenges, and…