The following broadly describes library holdings for UA theses and dissertations:
| Category | online | |
| Dissertations |
1953-2006 in MAIN 1950s-2012 in Special Collections |
1989 - present are full-text in ProQuest 2012 - present in ScholarWorks 1950s - present indexed in ProQuest |
| Master's theses |
1910s-2006 in MAIN 1910s-2012 in Special Collections |
2006 - present are full-text in ProQuest 2012 - present in ScholarWorks Theses were not systematically indexed in ProQuest prior to 2006. |
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Understanding the Livelihood Diversification of Arkansas Women Involved in Agricultural Production, Oluwatoyin Elizabeth Abati
In-service Needs of Selected Arkansas Agriculture Teachers Related to Precision Agriculture Systems, Henry Ofosu Akwah
Barriers to Participation in Research SAE Projects and FFA Agriscience Fair Competitions, Jessica Hall
Cooperating Teacher Mentorship Behaviors and Job Satisfaction as Predictors of Agricultural Education Interns’ Intent to Teach, Sarah Frances James
Employer's Perceptions of the Agricultural Leadership Development Program at the University of Arkansas, Samantha Jones
Describing Benefits, Challenges, and Barriers of Offering Adolescent Programs at Public Gardens in the United States, Hiliary Rodgers
Cobblestone Farms, Fayetteville: A Study of a Non-Profit Teaching Farm’s Volunteer Management Programs, Ariel Scholten
Perceptions of School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers Toward Promoting Agricultural Education Teaching as a Career, Emmanuel Kwadwo Sekyere
A Grounded Theory Study of White Educators' Conceptualizations and Negotiations of Culturally Centered Practices in Colleges of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Isabel M. Whitehead-Adams
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Characteristics of Award-Winning Children’s Books About Agriculture: An Analysis of Content, and The Perspectives of Authors, Illustrators, and Publishers, Addison L. Beckham
Social Media Impacts on Arkansas Consumer Perceptions of GMOs, Elizabeth R. Berner
Landowners' Perceptions of Conservation Easements: Implications for Effective Persuasive Communication, Caitlin Cooper
A Pilot Study of Students’ Ethical Decision Making and Emotional Intelligence, Casandra K. Cox
Generation Z’s Perceptions of Hunting and Conservation Efforts in Arkansas, Hannah Ferguson
Crafting the Brand: Characterizing Consumer Perspective of Brand Equity Among Microbreweries in Northwest Arkansas, Alyssa Johnson
Understanding the Support Local Movement from the Perception of Generation Z in the NWA Region, Daniela Medina
Facebook in County 4-H Extension Programs in Arkansas: Is it Effective for Communication?, Haley Padgett
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Teaching for Career Success: An Agricultural Industry Perspective of Preparedness Needs for Diverse Workforce Development, Madelaine Giebler
Teaching Programmable Microcontrollers to Novice Users in a College of Agriculture: Effects on Attitude, Self-Efficacy, and Knowledge, Grant T. Hood
Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Professional Development Opportunities and their Impact on Perceptions of Career Preparedness, Jessica L. Wesson
Characteristics of Collegiate Ranch/Stock Horse Teams and Team Member Perceptions of Benefits of Participation, Ashton Rein Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Identifying Effective Teaching and Recruitment Strategies Used by EFNEP in Reaching Limited Income Audiences in the United States, Alexandria McLeod
Description of Job Embeddedness in Arkansas County Extension Agents, Anika Parks
Dissonance Between Christian Beliefs and Eating Habits in the South, Karli Dianne Stringer
Characteristics of Face-to-Face Communications in Agriculture Marketing and Customer Service, Ashlyn Ussery
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
The Recognition Preferences of Ontario County 4-H Volunteers, Sarah Bagley
A Snapshot Semester: Students’ Reflections of Performance and Mental State throughout a Graduate Course, Bradley D. Borges
Relationship Between University Student Characteristics and Water Conservation Behaviors, Matthew A. Wise
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The Impact of Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences International Programs on Student Motivation for Continuing College and Student Engagement in the Classroom, Olivia Caroline Caillouet
On the Path to a Resilient Urban Food System in a Rural State: A Mixed-Method Needs Assessment of Urban Producers and County Extension Agents in Arkansas, Catherine Elizabeth Dobbins
Interactions between the Protein Industry and Blogs: An analysis of Content and Perceptions, Kylie Hackworth
Effects of Critical Reflection on University Students’ Cognitive Achievement in Agricultural Mechanization, Patterson P. Hilaire
Poultry Labeling: Knowledge, Perceptions, and Preferences among Adolescents, Eleni L. Parsons
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Imperfect Produce Pricing: Relationships between Price Percent Discount and Demographic Traits of Customers, April Foster
Preservice Agricultural Education Teachers and Secondary Education Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Professional Identity, Hailey Gates
Social Interactions Occurring during an Introductory College of Agriculture Course, Brittany Renea Leek
Introducing the Academic Discipline of Agricultural Communications to the United Kingdom: A Needs Analysis, Sara Kathryn Maples
Aiding Growers’ Decisions: Describing Arkansas Blackberry Growers’ Resources and Needs Regarding Blackberry Production, Lesley Marie Smith
The Effects of Consuming Eggs on the Physical and Cognitive Development of Food-Insecure Haitian Children, Monica Elaine Stewart
Assessing a Peer Mentor Program in an Honors College of Agriculture, Isabel Whitehead
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
The Effects of Sprayer Speed and Droplet Size on Herbicide Burndown Efficacy, Justin Carroll
Assessment of the Arkansas Horse 4-H Program: Perspectives from Multiple Stakeholders, Fawn Lee Kurtzo
Animal Welfare Frames: How Social Media Messages Bridge the Gap between the Protein Industry and Consumers, Olivia Norton
The Influence of Visual Storytelling on the Occupational Aspirations of Non-Agricultural Undergraduate Students, Hanan Marie Southard
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Effectiveness of the Arkansas 4-H ATV Safety Training Course, Jesse Bocksnick
Successful Secondary Agricultural Programs Outside the Classroom: A View of Champions, Andrew Bolton
Nutritional Deficiencies During the Harvest Season According to Household Consumption and Level of Nutritional Knowledge: A Case Study of Northern Mozambique, Maggie Jo Hansen
Experiences of Agricultural Education Preservice Teachers Engaging in Critical Friendships, Sable Sellick
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Perceptions of Agricultural Leadership Academic Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Universities, Jackson Cole Alexander
Poultry Production Messaging: A Content Analysis of Three National Newspapers from 1994 to 2014, Stuart Estes
The Aspirations of Youth in Arkansas: A Comparison of Rural Locales, Hanna Elizabeth Kildow Estes
The Impact of a Ballot Education Program on Arkansas Voters, Kristin Netterstrom Higgins
Portion Size Communication by Means of Package Design, Tami J. Strickland
Identifying Leadership Perceptions of Desired Competencies of Agricultural Sales Students and Agricultural Sales Industry Professionals, Sarah BeAnn Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Millennial Alumni Perceptions of Communications Media Utilized by the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Amanda Nicole Anthony
Knowledge, Perceptions, and Outcomes of Agricultural Communications Curriculum in Arkansas Secondary Agricultural Classrooms, Carley Payne Calico
A Content and Visual Analysis of Promotional Pieces Used to Promote the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, Amy Hughes
Characteristics of Agricultural Communications Undergraduate Programs, Morgan Michelle Large
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Preservice Candidates' Rating of Effectiveness in Agricultural Education through Structured Communication with Cooperating Teachers, Christopher Lee Hunt
Visual and Linguistic Influences on Public Perceptions of Swine Confinement, Arthur Leal
An Evaluation of Teaching Methods Based on Cognitive Achievement, Ryan Patrick Siebenmorgen
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Assessing Knowledge Acquisition Through Lecture and Cooperative Learning: Traditional and Non-traditional Secondary Students in Agriculture, Beth Ann Jean Bills-Hunt
Aesthetic Qualities of Websites and their Effects on Public Perceptions of Agricultural Issues and Organizations, Chase Tyler Hundley
Knowledge and Perceptions of a Visual Communications Curriculum Unit in Arkansas Secondary Agricultural Classrooms: An Impact of Experiential Learning, Kristin Mackenzie Pennington
Characteristics of Quality Agricultural Magazine Capstone Courses Based on the Five R's Model, Traci Nicole Rushing
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Crisis Communication Needs Assessment: A Delphi Study to Enhance Instruction for Agricultural Communicators and Other Stakeholders, Allyson Ceary McGuire
