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Laura Fitzgerald’s doctoral research examines the intersection of coaching and leadership development within the undergraduate student leadership experience. Her Dissertation in Practice explored how intentional coaching can support student government leaders in strengthening self-awareness, reflective practice, decision-making, and leadership capacity.
Dissertation in Practice
Dissertation in Practice
Empowering Undergraduate Student Government Leaders: A Participatory Qualitative Study on Coaching, the GROW Model, and Leadership Development
Conducted as a participatory qualitative study, the research engaged undergraduate student government leaders in a coaching process informed by the GROW Model. Through interviews, observations, and document analysis, the study examined how coaching supported participants’ leadership development and reflective practice. The research reflects Laura’s broader commitment to bridging scholarship and practice through coaching and leadership development.
Access the Dissertation
Access the Dissertation
Laura’s complete Dissertation in Practice is available through ProQuest.
Research & Dissertation Milestones
Research & Dissertation Milestones
Laura’s doctoral research progressed through a series of institutional and academic milestones that supported the development, approval, and completion of her Dissertation in Practice.
Institutional approval authorizing the study to be conducted at the participating university.
Institutional Review Board approval ensuring the study met requirements for research involving human participants.
The approved Dissertation in Practice proposal establishing the research design and foundation for the study.
Participant recruitment communication used to introduce the study, explain participation, and invite eligible student leaders to participate.
IInformed consent materials outlining the purpose of the study, participation expectations, confidentiality, and participants’ rights.
Pre-, mid-, and post-study assessments used to capture participants’ experiences, reflections, and leadership development throughout the coaching process.
Lead Doctoral Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christine Lewinski
Committee Members: Dr. Shannon Melideo and Dr. Lisa Turissini
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