This collection contains Leadership Education Master's of Science selected capstone papers, theses, projects, articles, experiences from 2015 to the present.
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2023
Creating Student Leaders: Strategies for Midwest College, Ryan Hollibaugh
Ongoing Challenges and Success Stories of Title IX Compliance in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference: A Qualitative Study, Louis W. Hurd
Strategies to Increase Job Satisfaction in Remote Finance Urban Healthcare Workers, Kenna Johnson
Implementing Standardized Nursing Assistant Exam Practices Across Multiple Campuses, Brady T. Malecha
Decisions Athletic Directors Face When Allocating Funds in an Athletic Department, Joseph Mueller
Concrete Representational Abstract: The Exploration and Implementation of This Strategy for Teaching Mathematics in an Elementary School, Gregory A. Schaitel
Implementing Minnesota American Indian Tribe State Standard in Suburban Minnesota Ecology Curriculum, Sadie R. Spaeth
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2022
Midwest University Coach Perspectives on Student-Athlete Recruitment During Unprecedented Disruption, Jonah Bradley
Contact Center Healthcare Worker Stress Levels During Times of Rapid Change, Christine Dvorak
Reducing Employee Burnout: The Role of Organizations, Aixa E. Evenson
Teachers’ Use of Email for Communication with Students’ Families, Matthew Ferry
Collegiate Football Players Perception of the COVID-19 Virtual College Experience, Cole L. LaLiberty
Social Isolation Interventions for Older, Underrepresented and Vulnerable Americans: A Descriptive Study of Public Library Outreach Services During the COVID Pandemic, Sally Mathews Inglett
Leading the Social Development of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Para-Educator Perspectives, Michelle Morehouse
Leader Actions in Implementing Social Emotional Learning Programs in K-12 Schools, Thomas Sawyer
The Role of Coaches to Assist Collegiate Student-Athletes for a Career After Athletics, Austin Thiessen
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2021
COVID-19’s Influence on Mental Health Among Collegiate Student-Athletes, Jacob Balliu
Implementing a Standardized Lost and Found Procedure at Mayo Clinic, Andra Boyum
Encouraging Young African American and Hispanic Women to Choose STEM Disciplines, Augustine Brutus
Language Arts Acquisition Rates of English Language Learners during Multi-Modal Instruction during COVID, Deborah S. Dow
IT Security Technology and Staffing Investments for Small and Mid-Sized Healthcare Organizations in Response to Increased Threats, Dylan Dudlext
Remote Working and its Impact on Employee Job Satisfaction During COVID-19, Marissa Grant
Preparing PK-8 Teachers to Engage in Discussions Regarding Race, McKenzie Hallstrom
Virtual student engagement through the admissions process, Sonya Hernandez
Essential Library Services for College Students in the Time of Social Distancing, Wail M. Kailani
Importance of Coaches' Communication: A Pathway to Understanding the Effect on High School Female Athletes and Body Image, Michelle Kraemer
How Can Coaches Properly Prepare Student-Athletes for a Career After Athletics?, Joel Krenz
Pine Technical and Community College Policy Alignment Project, Amy Kruse
How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Well-Being and Athletic Identity of Collegiate Student-Athletes?, Malissa LeClaire
Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and Student Engagement in Education, Alan May
Relationship Building Communication Between Female Student-Athletes and Coaching Staff, Hannah McGlone
Principals’ Perception on Teacher Evaluations during the 2020-2021 School Year, Luke Mosiman
Effects of Flex Periods on High School Student Failure Rates, Michael Ongie
What Aspects of Teaching Generate Burnout in Teachers with Five or Less Years of Experience?, Paige Peterson
How Do General Education Teachers Feel Prepared to Teach Individuals with Autism in the Classroom, Colin Valley
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2020
A Pilot Study on the Retention and Turnover of NCAA Division II Sports Information Directors, David Albrecht
Transformation Leadership and Youth Development Soccer Coaches: Behaviors that Enhance Coaching Performance, Diego Barros dos Santos
Examining Sense of Belonging and Academic Success for Undergraduate Chinese Students, Kurt Bolstad
A Phenomenological Approach on Communication Experiences between Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Head Sport Coaches, Benjamin Charles
Managing Change to Impact Training and Affect the Experience of Physicians Using Speech Recognition Technology, Tom Endrizzi and Rick Fricker
Influences of Coach Leadership Related to Nutrition on Collegiate Student Athletes Dietary Choices, Maria Fruechte
Professional Development for the 21st Century Teacher: Supporting Teachers in a 1:1 9-12 Classroom, Steven Gilbertson
Leadership Strategies: Developing Millennial Entrepreneurs for Start-up Micro-gyms, Esdeina Gonzalez
Nonprofit Women Rising in Leadership: Strategies for Identifying Barriers, Ellen Hegge
Lean Leadership in Research, Dania Helgeson
The Modernization of Sales Training for Generation Z Students, Samuel Kanthak
History of the Iowa High School Speech Association Research Project, Amanda Knox
Developing Mentoring Relationships Among Collegiate Coaches Using Developmental Leadership Strategies, Lawren McKinney
Mindfulness Awareness and Leadership Self-Efficacy in Current and Potential Leaders, Kitra J. Nelson
Virtual Recruitment Resource Guide, Elizabeth Niehaus
Advancing Higher Education: Strategic Leadership for Chief Advancement Officers, Matthew Ohs
High School Athletic Administration’s Policies and Rights to Sanction Student-Athlete’s Social Media Use, Eric S. Peterson
Shifting Parents from Respondents to Partners: New Paths to School Involvement, Andrew S. Pierskalla
Preferred Leadership Styles of Coaches: Collegiate Athletes’ Perception of Quality Coaches, Paul Preston
Leadership Change for Athletic Academic Advisors Serving Student-Athletes with Self-Reported Mental Health Issues, Tyler Schoh
Impact, Prevalence of Cognitive Overload and Athlete Burnout: Division II Athletics, Luke Teague
Elective Course Choice as a Factor in K12 Graduation Rates, Matthew Wagner
Sustainable Journalism Education: A Curriculum Review and Revision of the Winona State Journalism Program, Doug Westerman
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2019
Building Resilience Through Strengths-Based Learning During Graduate Study Abroad: An Exploratory Study, Chelsea K. Dresen, Matthew L. Wilmes, Karen R. Sullivan, and Theresa A. Waterbury
Impactful Mentoring of Women Graduate Students: Guiding the Development of Leadership Behaviors, Ashley N. Greig and Barbara Holmes
Rethinking Elementary Physical Education: Creating Time for Physical Activity, Adam B. Hanson
Business Leaders’ Strategies for Addressing Employee Turnover and Promoting Stability, ke huang
Leading Change in Fresh Food Access: Increasing Food Security Through Urban Agriculture, Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick
Study Abroad Strengths-Based Curriculum: Advancing Self-Reflection and Relationship-Building Leadership Skills, Elizabeth Moldenhauer, Melissa Osland, and Theresa A. Waterbury
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2018
Childhood Obesity and Absenteeism: Implications for School Leaders, Kyle Johnson
Workplace Mental Health: Toolkit Usability Study of Midwestern Business Leaders, Julie Kiehne
Building Community among Distance Learning Graduate Students, Erin Meyer
Character Education in High School Athletics: Activities Director’s Role, Andrew P. Weiers
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2017
Challenges Radiography Students Face in a Small Midwest Technical College, Valarie Bere
Student-Athlete Motivation: Are Male College Athletes Intrinsically or Extrinsically Motivated?, Dustin Boll
The 12th Man: A Woman. Inequity in Professional Football Leadership Hiring, Cristy Brusoe
A Physical Activity Plan for the Community of Winona, Minnesota, Robert Angelo Giaquinto
Leadership Communication: Why Workplace Appreciate Matters, Kasee N. Hamilton
Building the Organizational Leader Brand: Change Agent, Scholar, Thought Leader, Barbara Holmes, Christopher Hahn, and Carson Perry
Crisis Communication in Higher Education, Andrea L. Northam
Wellness Needs for Smith Clinic Health System Community X Employees, Heidi S. Poole
Core Values of Sports Teams: What are They and How are They Conveyed?, Eric Raisbeck
Teacher Perceptions On Digital Personal Learning Networks For Professional Development, Kirsten Richardson
Perceptions on the 45/15 School Calendar - Should Southland School District Adopt?, Ethan Riggin
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2016
Identifying Influential Factors of Student-Athlete’s Selection Process Among NCAA Division II Baseball Players, Matt O'Brien
Capstone Papers & Experiences from 2015
Does Judicial Immunity Serve the Common Good?, Patrick Holt
