Date of Award

2026

Degree Name

Leadership Studies

College

College of Education and Professional Development

Type of Degree

Ed.D.

Document Type

Dissertation

First Advisor

Dr. Tammy Johnson

Second Advisor

Dr. Ronald Childress

Third Advisor

Dr. McKenzie Brittain

Abstract

This comparative mixed-methods study investigated differences in student satisfaction between health science courses offered in a HyFlex modality and companion asynchronous online courses at a regional community and technical college in West Virginia. From a target population of 422 students, 82 participants (n = 42 HyFlex, n = 40 asynchronous online) completed surveys evaluating quantitative differences across three core domains—course content, the learner interface, and communication—alongside a single overall satisfaction measure. Follow-up qualitative questions captured perceived advantages and disadvantages associated with each domain and broader insights regarding overall satisfaction. Independent samples t-tests revealed no statistically significant differences in student satisfaction regarding course content, learner interface, communication, or overall course satisfaction between the two delivery modalities, nor were there significant differences based on demographic variables such as age, sex, or completed college credits. Qualitative analyses highlighted that although students in both groups were satisfied with their chosen course modalities, they were satisfied for distinct reasons. Implications are further discussed, along with avenues for future research.

Subject(s)

Education.

Educational leadership.

Web-based instruction.

Distance education.

Medical sciences -- Study and teaching.

Community colleges -- West Virginia.

Educational technology.

College students -- Attitudes.

Community college students -- Attitudes.

Educational surveys.

West Virginia.

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