The Center for Catholic School Leadership and Faith-Based Education Research

2021

Reeves, T. (2021). God-talking in liminal spaces: a phenomenological study on black millennials disaffiliation from christendom. [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York

Dere, J. (2021). Effective church engagement with young adults: an organizational case study [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

Fernandes, V. (2021). Ignatian identity of school educators in a multicultural society of India: a comparative study [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

Dhani, A. (2021). From the heart of Catholic higher education: non-Catholic faculty perception of Catholic identity [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

2020

Bravo, M. (2020). Una comunidad catolica: U.S. hispanic popular Catholicism among college students at a Catholic university [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY. (2021)

Chatman. D. (2020). Historical educational policy study on school closures and school choice during the Bloomberg administration [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY. (2021)

Brown, M. (2020). De facto leadership: African American Baptist adult clergy children’s commitment to ministry programs [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

De Santis Brown, G. (2020). Mission effectiveness and institutional environment: Influence of Catholic mission on undergraduate core curriculum programs [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

Adutwum, C. (2020). Perceptions of Catholic school superintendents on same-sex issues in Catholic schools: A national study [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

Olofinkua, V. (2020). Academic staff’s job satisfaction and motivation in Catholic universities in Nigeria [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

Serpe, V. (2020). Latino families in N-12 Catholic education: A study of customer satisfaction [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Fordham University, New York, NY.

2009

Acheampong, L. (2009). An inquiry into the leadership experiences of African American women principals in Catholic schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3361346)

D’Amore, L. (2009). The feminization of Catholic higher education in historically male institutions (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3373824)

Okochi, A.A. (2009). The clergy and Catholic educational leadership in Nigeria: The case of Awka diocese (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3361373)

Petriccione, R.C. (2009). A descriptive study of lay presidents of American Catholic colleges and universities (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3361361)

2008

Del Bove, S. (2008). Education as a path to love: A leadership perception of Benedict XVI’s challenge to Catholic education (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3312044)

Mussi, J.M. (2008). Does mission matter? Exploring the relationship between the mission of Jesuit higher education and new student affairs professionals (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3312058)

Obasi, P.M. (2008) Service-learning as building adolescents’ relationships to their community: An exploratory case study of Catholic academy (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3302123)

Raynis Meeker, C.M. (2008). Understanding lay and religious presidents: Implications for preparation to sustain Catholicity in Catholic higher education (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3323267)

Ugochukwu, J.J.C. (2008). Developing relationships in Catholic nursery/primary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria: Partnerships of family, community, school, church and state (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3303096)

2007

Magnaye, F. N. P., Jr. (2007). The mission office in Catholic higher education: Response to identity and mission (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3265577)

Nnajiofor, P. C. (2007). Implementing universal basic education in Nigeria: Examining the challenges facing the Catholic schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3262839)

Owusu-Addo, A. (2007). The establishment of the Catholic University College of Ghana: Refounding identity (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3262847)

2006

Lynch, P.J. (2006) From mandates services to mandated curriculum: Institutional isomorphism and the Catholic schools of three New York state (arch) dioceses (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3213880)

McDermott, M.L. (2006). Exploring a religious congregation’s charism in school culture as modeled and shared by the principal: A narrative inquiry (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3214510)

Samjumi, Z.N. (2006). Re-engaging Catholic education in a dominant Muslim society: A case study of the diocese of Yola (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3210278)

Smith, K.J. (2006). Enduring presence, evolving paradigm: Presidents’ perceptions of the “nativity” model of inner city Catholic education: A national study (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3210281)

2005

Arogundade, J.A. (2005). Catholic communities, parents, and schools in service of educational development in southwestern Nigeria: A theoretical model (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3166558)

Bender, V. (2005). Financial need, debt structures and expectations: An exploratory and comparative study of low-income freshmen at a Catholic college (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No.3166561)

2004

O’Brien, M.E. (2004). Presidents’ perception on implementation of the Dominican charism in the American Dominican college (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3134446)

2003

Boone, C.A. (2003). Person-environment fit and college freshmen retention: Effects of congruence between the precollegiate and collegiate settings (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No.3101153)

Chiambalero, V. (2003). The evolution of the leadership of religious sisters in Catholic elementary schools in the archdiocese of Denver (1940-2001) (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3084906)

Ezeoke, A.E. (2003). The governance structure of an archdiocesan schools office: Politics and policies (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3084910)

Hickey, J.J. (2003). For love, loyalty, and money: A study of Catholic high school alumni support of their alma maters (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3084888)

Plavilacharuvil, B.P. (2003). Teaching moral theology in seminaries and its implication for moral leadership (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3084915)

2002

Bilquin, C.A. (2002). Laity, religious education, and catechetical leadership: A documentary analysis (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No.3040392)

Karpinski, R.D. (2002). Leadership models for priestly formation in the Roman Catholic church (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3040397)

Sserunjogi, E. (2002). Implementing universal primary education in Uganda: Examining the challenges for head teachers in 10 selected schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3056160)

2001

Gianelli, A.C. (2001). Creating a caring community for at-risk girls: A case study of “The Caring Project” (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3003021)

Keeley, M.A. (2001). Perceived impact of the Middle States Association self-study process on the Catholic identity of the elementary school (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3021704)

2000

Byrnes, J.T. (2000). Towards a Catholic philosophy of education: The personalism of Karol Wojtyla and the education of the human person (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9960947)

Cunnane, F. (2000). Unveiling religious education: Gabriel Moran and the exploration of meaning (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9975343)

Ferrera, S. (2000). How lay presidents in Xaverian brothers sponsored schools implement the charism of the Xaverian brothers (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9975347)

Powers, S.T. (2000). The learning and practice of democratic principles in urban Catholic secondary schools. (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9975361)

1999

Cosgrove, C.M. (1999). The principal’s role in promoting Catholic identity and academic excellence in selected blue ribbon Catholic high schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9938899)

Kelly-Stiles, P. (1999). Bridging the cultural divide: Catholic elementary school teachers and professional development in support of culturally responsive pedagogy (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9938907)

Marina, J.G. (1999). From the heart of the storm: The response of Catholic colleges and universities to the HIV/AIDS epidemic (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9938910)

Schlittle, S. (1999). Roots and wings: A descriptive analysis of the practice of white principals of Catholic, African American elementary schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9938917)

1998

Coppola, D.L. (1998). Moral leadership: A proposed theory illustrated by select Catholic secondary school principals (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9839504)

Devlin, J.K. (1998). The identity of an American Catholic college in transition: A study of Iona College (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9839525)

Larriviere, M. H. (1998). Iona College: The evolution of an identity in a changing world, 1940-1990 (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9839512)

Meyer, K.A. (1998). From isolation to inclusion: The metamorphosis of the St. Anthony school programs (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9839513)

1997

Caesar, F.N. (1997). Profiles of graduating and nongraduating African-American males in Jesuit high schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9824341)

1996

Anastasio, P.A. (1996). The recruitment, selection, and preparation of catholic school principals in six dioceses in the United States. (Doctoral dissertation).

Boran, G. (1996). The role of the adult youth minister in youth ministry. (Doctoral dissertation).

Fusco Jr., P.R. (1996). Portrait of a principal: A case study of the institutionalization of vision by an African-American school principal. (Doctoral dissertation).

Jablonski, A.M. (1996). The influence of preservice teacher’s cognition, behavior, and perceived self-efficacy on teaching performance during a mentored internship. (Doctoral dissertation).

Lamb, M.A. (1996). A study of excellence: Principals in urban Catholic elementary schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

O’Meara, M.E. (1996). The Soviet school experiment: Socio-politicization and academic decline 1917-1931. (Doctoral dissertation).

Nnamah-Okoye, C.C. (1996). Women leaders in Nigerian higher education. (Doctoral dissertation).

Shafi, J. (1996). Leadership development policies and programs for preparing Catholic elementary school lay principals in three United States dioceses (1989-1994) (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9708254)

Thornton, M.K. (1996). Religious goals and school climate in the selected Catholic elementary schools administered by lay and religious principals. (Doctoral dissertation).

1995

Andrade, D.M. (1995). Black student success in a Roman Catholic secondary school (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 9530941)

Connolly, R.A. (1995). A qualitative study of the factors that influence 3rd-year teachers to remain in or to leave teaching. (Doctoral dissertation).

Forget, T.V. (1995). Catholic secondary school principals’ leadership on functional community and social capital in relation to critical pedagogy. (Doctoral dissertation).

Houston, J.J. (1995). The concept of organizational identity: The perceptions of lay academic deans in Catholic higher education. (Doctoral dissertation).

Kilbride, E. (1995). Restructuring a tradition: The regionalization of Roman Catholic elementary schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

Osei-Agyemang, S. (1995). Education and modernization in Ghana: Conflict and challenges, 1951-1990. (Doctoral dissertation).

Sam, F.K. (1995). The formation, mentoring, and socialization of the associate pastor into the pastorate in the Catholic church. (Doctoral dissertation).

Zappula, C. (1995). Suffering in silence: Teachers with HIV/AIDS and their moral educational communities. (Doctoral dissertation).

1994

Lenihan, E.P. (1994). Perth Archdiocesan guidelines for religious educators in the light of conciliar and postconciliar Catholic Church documents. (Doctoral dissertation).

Reiter, C.L. (1994). A comparison of three types of Catholic secondary school boards’ involvement in policy. (Doctoral dissertation).

Tozzi, E.V. (1994). Parent and family religious education: A case study based on an ecological theory of human development. (Doctoral dissertation).

1993

Amendolara, L.P. (1993). The charismatic core of lay leaders. (Doctoral dissertation).

Kealty, B. (1993). Towards a vision for leadership in Catholic schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

Perotta, R.A. (1993). Attitudes towards collective bargaining in Jesuit secondary schools in the United States. (Doctoral dissertation).

Robertson Jr., J.T. (1993). A multiple-case of distance education as a paradigm for theological education to enhance black church leadership. (Doctoral dissertation).

Rocchio, D.M. (1993). The mentoring and socialization of selected Catholic high school principals (religious principals, lay principals). (Doctoral dissertation).

Samuel, F.A. (1993). Integrating individual and social dimensions of education: A comparative study of John Dewey and Rabindranath Tagore. (Doctoral dissertation).

Tomasiello, L. A. (1993). Catholic school leadership in a time of crisis. (Doctoral dissertation)

1992

Helbling, M.J. (1992). The church leadership program: An analysis of student expectations and goal achievement, 1978-1991 (Leadership training Catholic). (Doctoral dissertation).

Orsi, M.P. (1992). Life after the school: Parish catechists in the state of New Jersey (parochial school, catechetical programs, school closing). (Doctoral dissertation).

Webb, P.M. (1992). Supervision of religious education teachers in Australian high school: A case study. (Doctoral dissertation).

1991

Callahan, L.F. (1991). A comparison of principal leadership behaviors among effective and ineffective schools in the diocese of Covington, Kentucky (effective schools, parochial schools). (Doctoral dissertation)

Eruaga, J.A. (1991). The consistency of Catholic high school policy and practice with the church’s teaching on social justice. (Doctoral dissertation).

Vigilanti, J.A. (1991). The autonomy of the student in higher education: An interdisciplinary examination of academic freedom in Catholic universities. (Doctoral dissertation).

1990

Densley, A.R. (1990). The evolution of the philosophy of Catholic schools: An analysis of recent church documents, 1929-1990. (Doctoral dissertation).

DiPaola, L. (1990). A study of a staff development program for Catholic elementary school lay teachers. (Doctoral dissertation).

Hale, L.M. (1990). Studying school cultures through a cultural framework (Ritual, Catholic schools). (Doctoral dissertation).

Hollywood, K.G. (1990). A comparative study of feminine dimensions of religious leadership development. (Doctoral dissertation).

Manning, W.H. (1990). The influence of the home and school on the religious socialization of Puerto Rican youth (Catholic schools). (Doctoral dissertation).

McNicholas, C.P. (1990). Institutionalizing the founder’s charism: An inquiry into the exercise of leadership by principals of American Dominican school. (Doctoral dissertation).

Morgan. J.T. (1990). The shape of a Catechumenate: A critical analysis of its educational and organizational structures (educational structures). (Doctoral dissertation).

1989

Goni, G.G. (1989). The relationship of behaviors of secondary school principals to school effectiveness in Kaduna State, Nigeria. (Doctoral dissertation).

Hasson, V. M. (1989). Organization of education programs for displaced Khmers on the Thai-Kampuchean border. (Doctoral dissertation).

Pazahayapurkal, E.J. (1989). The influence of parents, peers, and schools on the religious attitudes and practices of Catholic school students. (Doctoral dissertation).

Scanlon, J.M.M. (1989). The use of middle states evaluation recommendations. (Doctoral dissertation).

1988

Markham, S.W. (1988). A descriptive study of the espoused and in-use ecclesiology found in selected Lasallian Christian brother colleges and universities (Catholic). (Doctoral dissertation).

O’Meara, N.P. (1988). A new way of being church? A case study of the base Christian community of Vial Prudente, Brazil. (Doctoral dissertation).

Slattery, P.P. (1988). The selection of principals in Australian Catholic schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

Sork, D.A. (1988). An evaluation of the organizational effects in parishes of diocesan-sponsored catechist formation courses. (Doctoral dissertation).

1986

Moran, M.L. (1986). Diocesan policy for Catholic school in the light of Catholic social teaching (goals/objectives). (Doctoral dissertation).

1985

Concannon, J.D. (1985). Pupil mobility and pupil achievement in eleven elementary schools of the Archdiocese of New York. (Doctoral dissertation).

Martin, L.A. (1985). Instrumentation to measure student growth toward the ‘profile’ of the graduate of a Jesuit or Catholic high school (effects, psychological traits, religious education outcomes). (Doctoral dissertation).

Muschler, M.J. (1985). Effective Catholic schooling: An organizational analysis. (Doctoral dissertation).

1984

Bradley, J.P. (1984). Leadership styles, effectiveness, and cognitive moral development. (Doctoral dissertation).

Maniscalco, F.J. (1984). The educational and organizational impact of parish directors of religious education. (Doctoral dissertation).

1983

Bamonte, L.J. (1983). A study of the religious atmosphere of Catholic secondary school. (Doctoral dissertation).

Caroll, H. F. (1983). Parish school board involvement in policy-making. (Doctoral dissertation).

Czaja, P.C. (1983). Shared leadership within a Roman Catholic parish. (Doctoral dissertation)

Daues, M.A. (1983). The modern Catholic teacher: A role analysis in the post-Vatican II schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

Hickey, C.T. (1983). The impact of non-Catholic students in the Catholic school of a large eastern diocese. (Doctoral dissertation).

Keane, D.P. (1983). Typologies and leadership systems in Roman Catholic parishes. (Doctoral dissertation).

Muccigrosso, R.M. (1983). Catholic elementary school decisional discrepancy, parent-teacher satisfaction, and student academic achievement. (Doctoral dissertation).

O’Donnel, D.J.W. (1983). Insightful evaluation: The development of a theory for the evaluation of educational administrators. (Doctoral dissertation).

Puglisi, G.J. (1983). The impact of administrative training on the leadership of Catholic elementary schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

1982

Finnerty, A. (1982). Participation of adult Mexican-American Catholics in religious education programs. (Doctoral dissertation).

Heslin, J.A. (1982). In transition: A study of women religious administrators in nontraditional roles. (Doctoral dissertation).

Kushner, R. (1982). Action theory congruence and the exercise of transformational leadership in Catholic elementary schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

McCarthy, C.F. (1982). Goal fulfillment, school climate and Jesuit presence in Jesuit high schools of the United States. (Doctoral dissertation).

Samu, M.A. (1982). Adult basic education in Plateau State, Nigeria. (Doctoral dissertation).

1981

Nicholson, J.P. (1981). A critical analysis of the theological, sociological, educational, and organizational dimensions of Westerhoff’s socialization-enculturation paradigm. (Doctoral dissertation)

1980

Ligouri, J.A. (1980). Goal attainment and student achievement in selected suburban Catholic elementary schools. (Doctoral dissertation).

1979

Mahoney, J.T. (1979). Organizational characteristics and membership participation in Roman Catholic parishes. (Doctoral dissertation).

1976

Brembos, G.M. (1976). Teacher acceptance and rejection of flexible modular scheduling and the organizational and classroom climate in the Catholic high schools of New Jersey.. (Doctoral dissertation).