UW-Stout Masters Thesis Collection - Plan B
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Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Student Success
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-07-30)This paper evaluates the evolution and importance of student success within the United States. Then reviews the purpose of the study, where the evolution of student success at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) is ... -
Changing Reproductive Phenology of the Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) Due to Climate Change in New England
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-06-23)Generalist species of great abundance are often overlooked as data sources showing how climate change affects local ecosystems. While there is a lack of studies in peer-reviewed literature, decades of quantitative data ... -
Shelf-Life Detection and Extension Methods for Avocados Using Various Storage Conditions and Packaging Solutions at the Retail Store Level
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-08-05)Avocados, while highly nutritious and popular, are hindered by a short retail shelf-life, leading to significant food waste. This research aimed to address this challenge by investigating effective methods for extending ... -
Chloride Concentrations in Meromictic and Holomictic Lakes and Calculating Chloride Concentrations Using Specific Conductivity
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019-04)Chloride is a crucial part of water quality sampling because in high concentrations it can negatively impact surface waters by changing the mixing pattern of lakes. Electric conductivity is usually a representation of ... -
Evaluation of Employee Performance from Select Manufacturing Recipient Companies in Round One and Round Two of the Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant Program
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015)Employee growth and development are key elements to a successful workforce in any organization. Training programs are designed and delivered with the goal of improving employees existing skill set through new techniques ... -
Treatment of Father-Daughter Incest: Beyond Family Systems Thinking
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1991)The intent of this paper is to present information that will provide understanding about and treatment for families in which incest occurs. To meet this goal, characterisitics of the family in which incest occurs will be ... -
Streamlining the Operations and Management Department’s Stationery Area
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-07-31)The current processes and activities of the UW-Stout’s College of Management’s stationery supplies area are inefficient and ineffective. As a result, considerable money, time and effort that could otherwise be better ... -
The Influence of Motivation on Multi-Tiered Systems for Academic Support
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-07-27)This literature review and critical analysis examines student motivation, how it is impacted, the affects it has on a student’s academic career, and how it may affect the success of academic intervention. The need for ... -
Utilizing Six Sigma DMAIC Tools and Processes to Identify and Reduce Delamination and Scratch Defects on Privacy Filters
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-11-30)Companies are continually seeking to improve their manufacturing processes in order to reduce waste and increase capacity. These improvements allow the company to increase their profitability and generate greater returns ... -
Implementing a Weight Loss Program within a Chiropractic Clinic
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-04-20)This study examined the problems associated with the implementation of a weight loss program within an existing Chiropractic clinic tight on space without disrupting patient flow. The study aimed to address any problems ... -
Value Stream Mapping in the Supply Chain
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015)The objective of this research was to use value stream mapping as a tool to identify waste in processes used to supply contactors to XYZ Company. XYZ Company lacked lean processes that resulted in overproduction and ... -
Dental Hygienists’ Perceptions on the Need for Baccalaureate Degree-Completion Programs in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-05-14)In Wisconsin, the option to complete a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene does not exist. Wisconsin hygienists were surveyed on their level of interest in pursuing a baccalaureate degree; whether in dental hygiene, ... -
Implementation of Inventory Management Techniques in Company XYZ
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-12-04)The purpose of this project was to implement inventory management techniques to improve inventory storage and reduce annual carrying cost of inventory and damage occurring to parts in Company XYZ. Different types of parts ... -
Manufacturing Facility Floor Layout Reduction
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-12-13)Objectives of the study was to determine footprint reduction by removing non-value added operations, determine processes that were non-value added to the product, analyze and conduct testing to provide evidence that ... -
Regulatory Compliance for Industrial Machinery
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Work Factors that Influence Employee Engagement
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-12-30)The workplace is busier than ever with companies trying to do more with less resources and technology that is available that enables us to work all hours of the day from any location. Many people don’t work the standard ... -
Applying Some of the Lean Manufacturing Tools on the Foaming Area in Company XYZ
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-05-01)This study examined the foaming area production process of Company XYZ in order to improve the production process layout. Waste in space, effort, and money were present at the time of observation. The study pointed out ... -
Fires and Explosions Hazards Due to Lack of Inspection Procedures of Pipelines in Company XYZ
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-07-23)Accidents could happen to anyone and from diverse situations and places. More importantly, accidents could be prevented. Various safety and health organizations have monitored risks and hazards in the work setting with ... -
Confined Spaces Hazards in the Oil Industry Due to the Absence of Clear Policies and Procedures
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-12-09)Oil organizations abide by standards of health and safety proposed by health agencies to ensure that the work environment should be kept safe and secure. Risk and hazard assessments are performed in areas where there are ... -
Mothers’ Perceptions of Worksite Breastfeeding Support near Sherburne County, Minnesota
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2015-07-21)This study evaluated the status of breastfeeding support programs in the workplace and perceptions of breastfeeding mothers regarding their experience. The data collected in this study will be used to assist local ...
