Works in this series are the final written component of a masters or doctoral degree program at Grand Valley State University. Culminating Experience Projects demonstrate a student's competence in their discipline while producing original research, investigating a scholarly topic, or producing a creative work.
For GVSU Students- To submit your Culminating Experience Project, follow the Submit Research link in the sidebar.
- For details about the process, visit the Submission Guidelines page.
- If you have questions about ScholarWorks@GVSU, contact the University Libraries' Scholarly Communications team.
Note: in some graduate programs, students may instead create a Thesis or Dissertation. These can be found as separate series in the Graduate Research and Creative Practice collection.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Parent Involvement in Elementary Schools, Abbey Koessel
Mentoring to Minimize Burnout In Early Elementary Teachers, Bethany L. Kohn-McFadden
Investigating the Curricular Practices of Social Innovation Master’s Programs in the United States, Ty M. Krueger
Improving Social Determinants of Health Screening and Intervening in a Rural Primary Care Setting, Katina Ann Pulos Kuerth
The Need for Specialized Training for Faculty and Staff Working with Transfer Student-Athletes, Erin c. Kuyawa
Understanding Kindergarten Standards and Expectations Through a Family Literacy Night, Heather A. Lamers
Recognizing Grief and Learning to Cope, Jessica Leigh Kerin Lazar
Potential Occupational Therapy Interventions for People with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Scoping Review, Annette Leep, Darcie A. Shaw, Meghan E. Lloyd, Stephanie M. Voelck, and Hannah R. Ghneim
Limiting Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms: The Impact on Student Engagement, Ashley M. Lesniak
Dosimetric significance of manual density overrides in oropharyngeal cancer, Thomas Lo Greco
InstaAnalytica, Sapna Maduraimuthu
The Historical Underrepresentation of Two-Spirit People and the lack of services within LGBTQ+ Centers across North America: A guide to address offering support, Catherine Diane Mandoka
Improving Osteoporosis Screening Rates in a Rural Primary Care Clinic, Lindsay Marlatt
Summer Bridge Programs and The Impact on African American Students, Astin Martin
Improving Health Prevention Screening in a Rural Health Clinic, Shawn M. McNally
Understanding Dyslexia: A Need for Quality Teacher Training, Mackenzie Meckl
Brining Point-of-Care Ultrasound to a Rural Primary Care Clinic, Caleb E. Migda
Evidence-based writing pedagogy, Patrick Misner
Improving Adherence to Prediabetes Clinical Practice Recommendations in a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area, Autumn Monette
Explicit Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era, Mitch Mox
Implementing Successful Foundational Reading Intervention: Resources for Upper Elementary Teachers, Colleen Myers
Queer and Trans* Students’ Experience with Gender-Inclusive Housing at Four-Year Public Institutions, Chad D. Novak
The Positive Behavioral Effects of Reading Intervention and Social Emotional Learning, Kristen M. Peffer
Understanding Approaches to Parental Education on Sex Education, Tonya Sue Pell
Math Proficiency and The Achievement Gap, Jamila A. Peterson
The Aesthetics of Social Innovation: The body as the site of change, Amy Phillips
Defining and Increasing Student Engagement Using Flexible Seating in Elementary Classrooms, Jacklyn Phillips
Exploring the Impact of School Connectedness on Students’ Mental Health and Academic Achievement, Matthew Scott Posthuma
Infrastructure-as-Code: Automating the Deployment on AWS using Terraform, Srikar Pratap
Professional Learning for Educators to Gain Knowledge on Incorporating Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices to Support All Students, Morgan Pueschel
Resources for Inclusivity in High School U.S. History Classrooms, Lauren A. Read
Math Engagement in Middle School Students, Elizabeth M. Rieman
Fostering Reading for Enjoyment in Upper Elementary Students By Developing Connections to Reading and Increasing Self-Efficacy, Patrick Ritt
The Social-Psychological Development of Dual-Enrollment Students, Paulie Robinson-Stevens
Reducing Delirium and Functional Decline in Hospitalized Older Adults: Implementation of CoCare HELP, Kara Marie Roman and Aaron Mestemaker
Reducing Delirium and Functional Decline in Hospitalized Older Adults: Implementation of CoCare HELP, An Evidence-Based Intervention, Kara M. Roman and Aaron Mestemaker
Using Photography in Transition Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder., Doralynn Runyon
Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition: A Video-Based Education Approach, Erin Russell
Integrating Movement Back into Schools by Creating a Culture of Movement, Stephanie Sandera
An Examination of Mental Health in Educators, Hannah F. Sanderson
Grammar Instruction Embedded Within Writing Instruction in the Secondary ELA Classroom, Erika Scheu-Millek
Cancer: The Burden of Treatments Eased by Recent Developments in the Field: a Review of the Literature, Zachary J. Seim
An Examination of the Unmet Needs of Students with Trauma in the K-3 Classroom, Shari Seniura
Strategic Morphology Interventions for Vocabulary Knowledge in Reading Comprehension, Danielle Marie Sharpe
The Effects of Enhancing Social-Emotional Regulation in the Classroom, Melissa P. Sims
The Efficacy of Implementing Financial Literacy Curriculum for College Students, Nyia M. Slade
An Examination of the Effects of Testing on Student Learning in Elementary School, Dana Spielberger
Standardized Testing and Stress in Teachers and Students, Gretchen L. Spoelman-DeLong
Supporting Optimal Recess in Early Childhood Settings, Kristen Spoelman
Career Counseling: How to Help School Counselors Analyze and Strengthen Their Program, Kevin Scott Squire
A Study of Behavior Issues in the Early Childhood Classroom after the Pandemic, Mari Elena Sremba
Identifying Gaps in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment During Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Patient's Perspective, Crystal Stotz, Alexis Gerard, Madalynn Liss, Cortney Blair, and Abby Carey
Improving Student-Athlete Mental Health Through Wellness Check-Ins, Emma Erin Strasberger
Improving Utilization of Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Health Professional Shortage Area, Samantha E. Tallman
Early Education Mentor Match, Erik W. Taylor
Management of Virtual Students' Anxiety With Virtual Counseling, Amy E. Teske
The power or words: Increasing student vocabulary acquisition, Kelly M. Tiers
Teacher Attrition: Exploring the literature on teacher attrition, Stephanie Timmer
Bibliotherapy in the Elementary Classroom, Chloe Tingley
Supporting Students in Inclusive Settings, Jordan B. Tucker
Combatting Teacher Attrition Through the Use of Mentorship Programs, Logan Vallie
Addressing the Lack of Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood, Jeni Marie Visser
The Language of Racism and Education, Megan A. Visser
Development of an Advanced Practice Provider Diagnostic Clinic within an Oncology Practice, Abigail Jean Voss
Relationships Equal Student Success, Matthew Wallach
What Effect Does Flexible Work Arrangements Have On Efficiency and Job Satisfaction in Medical Dosimetry?, Michelle Walters
Improving Breastfeeding Rates in a Rural and Medically Underserved Community, Kaylie D. Waters
Corpus Expositum: Fat Studies as Critical Education Material for Student Affairs Professionals, Jenna J. Weatherwax
Faculty and Student Perception of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education, Bethany J. Welling
Adolescent Depression Management: An Inner City Federally Qualified Health Center Program Evaluation, Aurora Wernette
The Integration of Social and Emotional Learning Practices of Grand Rapids Public Schools, Jacqueline G. Westover
Ways to Increase Retention Rates Among American Indian/Alaskan Native Students at Community Colleges, Sarah R. Wheeler
Long term monitoring of Grand Ravines Park restoration: An authentic research opportunity for Jenison High School students and beyond, Karina C. White
Facilitating Sense of Belonging for Collectivist International Students: Intervention Strategy Utilizing Peer Support, Taylor Marie Wieringa
Social & Personal Identity Empowerment Workshop: Increasing Sense of Belonging for Gender and Sexually Diverse Students, Olivia N. Witsaman
Implementing Differentiated Instruction in Early Elementary Classrooms Through Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities, Stephanie Zeichman
Fostering Persistence of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Transitional Orientation Programming at GVSU, Emily Zeliasko
Transforming Mathematics Education with Creativity, Natalie M. Zielinski
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Effective Strategies for Student Employee Retention and Development in Higher Education, Jennifer Abbott
Improving Cancer Screening Adherence in a Rural Health Clinic, Keith Abraham
Institutions Implementation of Trauma-Informed Care Practices for Sexual Assault Survivors, Calli Ackels
An Evaluation of Methods to Reduce Inframammary Surface Dose in Prone Breast Irradiation, Seth Alvarado
Promoting Trauma Informed Professional Learning and Practices for Staff and Student Success, Rachel E. Anderson
Commuter Days: Improving the Quality of Commuter Student Involvement, Thomas Anglim
The Effects of a Dynamic Warm-up on Low-Dye Taping in Pronated Participants, Trevor Daniel Aukerman
An Examination of Reducing Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Rates of Secondary Students, Rebekkah L. Bartle
Culturally Responsive Teaching As A Way To Narrow The Opportunity Gap for African American Students, Emily Bazini
The Influence of DASH Diet Education on Knowledge and Adherence in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project, Paige Bekker
A Framework for Interdisciplinary Read Aloud Lessons, Lyndsey M. Bensel
The Development of the Soft Skills within Social Studies Curriculum, Bradley G. Boven
A Dosimetric Comparison Using Avoidance Sectors vs Avoidance Structures for Hip Prostheses in Cancer Patients Receiving Pelvic Irradiation, Grace E. Bowhall
