Graduate students in the Creativity and Change Leadership graduate program are engaged in some very interesting research and scholarship. For many years, we have included annotations of their work in the Creative Studies Library located in the E. H. Butler Library. However, this may prove a limiting factor for our students in the distance education program and local, national, and international researchers. These are executive summaries, or non-technical articles, of selected Creative Studies graduate students' masters theses or projects. These are written by students in our educational program intended to provide accurate, readable research information to professionals and other interested persons. The materials listed here are copyright protected and are made available for personal or educational use only. For all other uses, please contact the copyright owner.

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Projects from 2026

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Leading the Choreography: Preserving Creative Agency in AI-Supported Problem-Solving, Mikhaila Ackerbauer

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Cultivating Well-Being & Vibrant Futures Through Creativity: A Community-Based Library Initiative in Rural America, Alyssa M. Bump

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The 5I’s Framework of Creative Self-Leadership, Maggie Cubbler

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Imaginatude!TM Designing Informal Activity Sessions to Cultivate Creative Confidence and Well-Being in Young Adolescents, Cheryl Harris

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A Creative Climate Framework for Developing Leaders Who Can Navigate Complexity, Uncertainty, and Change Now and Over Time, Christa M. Heydt-Hernandez

A Creative Climate Framework for Developing Leaders Who Can Navigate Complexity, Uncertainty, and Change Now and Over Time, Christa M. Heydt-Hernandez

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Redesigning the Fashion Show Production Process Through Creative Leadership and Structured Communication, Kerrisa K. Johnson

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Systemic Barriers to Educational and Employment Attainment Among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Mollie B. McCann Poblocki

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Creative Problem Solving in a Coffee Mug: Designing a Self-guided CPS Toolkit for Small Business Owners in Latin America, Maria Mujica

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Beyond Student Voice: The Agency Blueprint for Democratic Inquiry and Creative Problem Solving, Noam Oren

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Using Creativity Tools to Improve Perception of Mental Health Resource Access on a College Campus, Laura Reindl

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What Does it Mean to Live a Creative Life?, Shelby A. Simmeth

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Techno-Imagination: Elevating Creativity Through XR and AI, Christopher Spitzer

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Designing the Future of School Leadership: Cultivating Creative Capacity in Leadership Preparation Programs, Nicole Wagner

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Future Ready Young Adults: Building Creative and Adaptive Thinkers, Robell Yeung

Projects from 2025

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Divergence Tackle Box: Materials and activities to improve scholastic outcomes for neurodivergent students, their teachers, and their peers, Louise D. Eberle

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Differentiated Instruction for Students with Special Needs: “How can we better equip students, school systems, and society for differentiated instruction for students with special needs in Career and Technical Educational environments?”, Mikala A. Highsmith

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Sound Canvas: A tool to create personalized and immersive soundscapes, Faizan Kazani

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Front Line Innovation in Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of State Passport Services Innovation Portal Engagement Program, Bill Langer

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Innotivity, Michael Lee

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Deliberate Practice Disguised as Play, Clayton McIntosh Mr

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Psychological Safety Creating A Growing Successful Team, Justin Moore

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Developing Standard Operating Procedures for the DeWitt Town Clerk’s Office, Noura M. Osman

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Equipping Project Managers with a Creative Problem-Solving Framework: A Leadership Development Approach, Alodie Reyes Dockery

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The Mighty C: A Fractal Model for Modern Creativity, Joe Todaro