• Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Mentorship, Professional Development, and Administrative Support on Early Career, Career and Technical Education Teachers 

  Salinas, Kari (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2026-02-03)

  Early Career, Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers entering the classroom from industry face unique challenges, including a lack of formal pedagogical training, curriculum design experience, and classroom management ...

• Articulated, Transcripted, and Dual Credit: Its Impact on Student Post-High School Program of Study 

  Rotering, Britta (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025)

  Despite dual credit opportunities being available throughout PK 12 systems, they still exist, a disparity amongst dual credit opportunities, and how those transitions as a student leaves a secondary setting and walks ...

• Navigating a Changing Landscape: Combined Impacts of Land Use Change and Climate Variability on Wildebeest Migration in East Africa 

  Langer, Emily (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-16)

  This study explores how the contemporary patterns of wildebeest migration in East Africa have been shaped by land use change and climate variability. Contemporary spatial and temporal patterns of wildebeest migration ...

• New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Career and Technical Education (CTE) Concentrator Effect on School-to-Work Transition 

  Kalibala, Sidney Sr. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025)

  The purpose of this mixed-method multiple-case study was to investigate the connection between career and technical education (CTE) programs and the school-to-work (STW) transition for students with disabilities who ...

• A Risk Assessment of Handling Clostridium Difficile Contaminated Garments in Health Care Laundry Operations 

  Flomo, Malvina (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-16)

  This study assessed the risks associated with handling C. diff–contaminated garments within Company XYZ’s Laundry Department. The absence of a structured system for identifying, segregating, and decontaminating C. ...

• Next Step Conversations: An Examination of High School Counselor Influence on the College and Career Planning Process 

  Ruffin, Calvin (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-10-15)

  High school counselors play an integral part in a student’s development. They are, in many cases, the first people to have conversations with students about life after high school. With that in mind, this study focused on ...

• School-based Enterprise and the Development of Soft Skills 

  Waldman, Karolyn (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-10-27)

  School-based Enterprises (SBEs) are operated as part of Career and Technical Education programs. This study aimed to discover information about soft skill development and the overall experience for former participants in ...

• There is no Manual: An Autoethnography of a Woman in the Trades 

  Wells, Rebecca (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-18)

  This study presents an autoethnographic analysis of the lived experiences of a queer woman working in the skilled trades, a historically male-dominated field. Women remain underrepresented in the trades and continue to ...

• The Impact of Participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations and High School CTE Programs on Leadership as an Employability Skill and Academic Achievement 

  Williams, Horatio (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-09-12)

  Participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) enhances students’ academic achievement, leadership abilities, and career readiness. This study analyzed ...

• How Do Medical Imaging Students Perceive Their Instruction of Critical Thinking Skills in Classroom and Clinical Environments? 

  Verbeten, Catherine N. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2026-01-20)

  There is a significant soft skills gap in medical imaging students, specifically in critical thinking skills. Critical thinking skills are needed to safely and quickly obtain high quality radiographs in various situations. ...

• The Inclusive Toybox: Exploring Neurodiversity in Design 

  Jandro, Ashley N. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2026-01-23)

  Toy packaging is often designed using conventional visual communication standards that prioritize branding, shelf presence, and marketing appeal, while overlooking the cognitive, sensory, and physical needs of many users. ...

• A Risk Assessment of Ergonomic and Biological Hazards in Health Care Housekeeping Operations 

  Dumbuya, Jaka (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025)

  The purpose of this study was to evaluate work practices related to handling waste bags within the Housekeeping Department at Company XYZ. The improper handling of waste bags poses potential risks for musculoskeletal ...

• A Framework to Standardize E-learning Development for Healthcare Workers Using a Centralized LMS Strategy 

  Diny, Danielle (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-09)

  Training content at ABC Health is created across departments with minimal coordination, resulting in inconsistent quality, duplicated efforts, unclear prioritization, and limited alignment with organizational strategy. ...

• A Risk Assessment within an AI-Driven Warehouse Installation Project 

  Datta, Rubel (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-08)

  The objective of this study was to assess various risks that were associated with Company XYZ’s artificial intelligence-based warehouse facility installation project. This assessment consisted of an employee survey as ...

• Adult Attitudes Toward eLearning Activities for Technical Skill Development 

  Brock, Lindsey (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-08-21)

  As technology advances, adult students and professionals increasingly engage in eLearning for various purposes, including professional development, academic pursuits, and compliance. Adult learners' perceptions of the ...

• Bridging the Skills Gap: Exploring the Alignment Between College-Taught Employability Skills and Industry Needs 

  Anderson, Alyssa (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-09-29)

  This study examined whether the employability skills assessed at a Midwestern Technical College align with the expectations of local employers. A mixed-methods Qualtrics survey was sent to the college's advisory committee ...

• Identifying and Addressing Low Engagement in the Supervisory Development Program 

  Amidon, Meghan (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-04)

  The Supervisory Development Program at Company XYZ has experienced low levels of engagement and attendance, which reduces the intended goal of building essential leadership competencies among supervisors. Despite the ...

• Analyzing Subject Matter Expert Feedback Trends to Improve Technical Publication Quality 

  Allen, Bonnue (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025)

  This study analyzes subject matter expert (SME) feedback from first-draft owner’s manuals to determine how technical writers can better prepare for SME interviews and anticipate feedback. By analyzing feedback patterns, ...

• Family and Consumer Sciences Standards for Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, and Design in Minnesota 

  Albrecht, Kaylee (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2025-12-11)

  The purpose of this research is to find out which Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, and Design standards and objectives that Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teachers, in Minnesota, incorporate into their curriculum. The ...

• Interpretation of Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Requirements (DFAR) for a Government Contractor 

  Veach, Laura J. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2012-12-17)

  The DLA Automaster is a document comprised of a selection of FAR and DFARS clauses, commonly incorporated into federal contracts awarded by DLA purchasing entities. Actions required to ensure fulfillment of these contractual ...

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