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Ed.D. Featured Research

Applied research through the Ed.D. program at Fisher leads to a doctoral dissertation. Below you will find examples of dissertations from recent Exemplary Scholarship Awardees.

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Recent Dissertations


Budgeting for Faculty Innovation

Read Dr. Crystal Hallenbeck's doctoral dissertation: 


Trauma-Informed Collaborative Practices

Read Dr. Ellen Howe's doctoral dissertation: 


Female Candidate Recruitment for Elected Office

Read Dr. Janette McCoy-McKay's doctoral dissertation: 


Teacher Preparedness for Cultural Diversity

Read Dr. Robin Small's doctoral dissertation: 


School District Leadership and Racial Justice

Read Dr. Diane Wynne's doctoral dissertation: 


Clinical Supervision in Care Coordination

Read Dr. Nadjete Natchaba's doctoral dissertation: 


Teaching Soft Skills in Certificate Programs

Read Dr. Jacinth Hanson's doctoral dissertation: 


Perspectives of Critical Care Nurse Leaders

Read Dr. Johaun Jackson's doctoral dissertation: 


Charter School Leadership Structures

Read Dr. Jason Mellen's doctoral dissertation: 


Mindful Leadership Development in Global Manufacturing 

Read Dr. Lisa Critchley's doctoral dissertation: The Leader’s Mind Matters: The Effect of Mindful Leadership Development Programs on Leadership Effectiveness, Mindfulness, and Well-Being Among Global Manufacturing Leaders


Motivation for Out-of-School Youth

Read Dr. Karen Kwandrans' doctoral dissertation: