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Dissertations from 2024 2024

Problem-Solving in the Preparation of Teachers for Agricultural Education: A Mixed Methods Study Investigating the Effect of Metacognitive Awareness and Cognitive Ability on Students Enrolled in an Introductory Agricultural Mechanics Course, Whitney Figland

The Power of Social Capital: A Case Study of the Louisiana State University AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program, Andrew Schade

A Descriptive Study of the Perceptions About Post-Treatment Cancer Prevention Recommendations of Cancer Survivors and Health Care Professionals in South East Louisiana, Vadel Y. Shivers

The Equity Elevator vs. Equity Staircase Effect: A study of Organizational Barriers faced by African American Employees within Public & Private Organizations in Louisiana, Micah B. Whitmore

Theses from 2023 2023

Evaluating Attitudes Toward Non-formal Science Education Programs Among High School Science Teachers in Southeast Louisiana, Heather Egger

Advancements in Middle School Agricultural Education: An Examination of Emerging Trends and Exemplary Programs, Jacob P. Englin

A Descriptive Study of Louisiana 4-H 8th Through 12th Graders' Perceptions of Career and College Readiness, Carrie M. Lane

The Influence of Selected Personal and Academic Demographic Characteristics on Retention from Fourth to Fifth Semester of Enrollment Among Traditional-Age Undergraduate Students at a Research Extensive University in the Southern Portion of the United States, Tammy R. Millican

Do Fishery Meeting Attendees Represent the Fishing Industries?, Dominique Seibert

The Case for Succession Planning in Higher Education: A Study of Knowledge Transfer within Louisiana State University, Leila Shaik Villien

Dissertations from 2022 2022

Cultivating Black Leaders for Rural Louisiana Communities: A Case Study of a Leadership Development Program, Krystle Jarrell Allen

The State of Agricultural Mechanics in the Preparation of School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers, Tyler Granberry

Environmental Educators’ Perceptions of Inaugural Louisiana State Department of Education Environmental Education Standards and Accompanying Environmental Education Endorsement Plan: A Multiple Case Study Approach, Abigail Greer

The Influence of Selected Personal and Academic Demographic Characteristics on Persistence to Degree Completion Among Traditional-Age Undergraduate Students at a Research University in the Southeastern United States, Michael Eugene McKey Jr.

Experts’ Views on Issues Affecting Egg Labeling in the United States: A Delphi Study, Rexanna Powers

Understanding the Views of Beef Show Cattle Parents and the Reasons Why Their Children Participate in Beef Cattle Shows, Matt Schiel

A Descriptive Study of the Effects of Marketing Methods Used Among Extension Professionals in the United States to Promote Extension Programming, Kali Boudreaux Zammit

Dissertations from 2021 2021

Assessment of Cash Value Benefits and the Effects on Participant Vegetable Consumption in the Louisiana WIC Program, Celia Rene Bridgeforth

An Examination of Retail-Level Purchasing Behavior for Healthful Food in Louisiana, Marcus Coleman

The One – Way (Agri)Cultural Mirror: A Case Study of How Young Agriculturalists Understand and Experience Culture, Janiece M. Pigg

The Perceived Importance and Ability of Secondary Agricultural Education Teachers Regarding Accommodating Students with Exceptionalities: A Mixed Methods Study, Raegan Ramage

Casting a Critical Lens on Global Development: A Multimethod Investigation of the Masculine Hegemonic Forces That Marginalize Women in Agriculture, Morgan Alyse Richardson Gilley

The Influence of Participation in Gambling Activities on the Personal Lives of Gamblers as Perceived by Female Gamblers in Louisiana, Carondalette Turner

Mothering Across Borders: A Phenomenological Exploration into the Work-Family Balance Experiences of Jamaican Transnational Mothers in the United States, Phelecia Alecia Udoko

Workplace Environmental Changes Supporting Employee Health, Tiffany Williams

Dissertations from 2020 2020

The Impact of Type of High School Institution on University Retention of Undergraduate Students, Rachel Pierson Gill

University Faculty Design-Thinking Personas for Online Course Development: A Q Methodological Study, Jennifer Margaret Morrisette

Comparison of In-Office Psychiatric Encounters with Out-of-Office Psychiatric Encounters Regarding Efficacy, Presenteeism, and Self-Perceived Stigma Among Adult Recipients of Psychiatric Treatment for Depression in Louisiana, Lawrence Sullivan Salone

Developing a Competency Model for Highway Safety Engineers: A Delphi Method, Garrett K. Wheat

Theses from 2019 2019

Louisiana 4-H Agents' Perceptions of the 4-H Civic Engagement Mission Mandate, Xavier Bell

Assessing Louisiana State University College of Agriculture Faculty Members' Cultural Intelligence and Kenyan Workshop Participants' Knowledge and Attitude towards International Development Projects, Cristina Cossich

Investigating the Effects of Cognitive Diversity on the Small Gasoline Engines Problem Solving Ability of Undergraduate Students Enrolled in a Team-Based Learning Formatted Agricultural Mechanics Course, Whitney L. Figland

The Influence of Selected Factors on the Perceived Work Readiness of Undergraduate Program Completers at a Research University, Karen Lynne Goodridge

The Impact of Bridge Program Participation on the Academic Success and Retention of Freshman Music Majors, Allie Celeste Prest

Factors Influencing Safety Performance Among Industrial Manufacturing Facilities in Louisiana, Sarah Emily Ragona

The Influence of Selected Factors Impacting the Incidence and Severity of Accidents Involving Pedestrian/Bicyclists and Motorized Vehicles in Urban Areas of Louisiana, Randall M. Verret Jr.

Dissertations from 2018 2018

Citizen Science in 4-H: Youth Volunteer Motivations, Participation, Retention and Scientific Literacy, Veronica Del Bianco

Louisiana Urban and Suburban Homeowners’ Fertilizer Management Behavioral Beliefs, Intentions, and Past Behaviors, Natalie Levy

Building Program Quality in Youth Development Staff Training: Critical Components as Perceived by Currently Employed Youth Development Professionals in the United States, Jeantyl Norze

An Exploration of Adolescents' Attitude Toward, Intention to Consume, and Self-Reported Consumption of Whole Grain Foods, Amy Lynn Queret-Mitchell

Examining Louisiana State University Undergraduate College of Agriculture Students' Intention to Participate in Study Abroad, Timothy K. Sandles

Dissertations from 2017 2017

An Examination of Agriculture Faculty Members' Involvement in and Perceptions of Study Abroad Programs, Shelli Elizabeth Danjean