• Enhancing Intern Development: Uncovering Training and Development Gaps for Effective Transition to Full-Time Roles 

  Hundt, Alivia J. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  Interns encounter unique challenges when moving into permanent positions, such as adapting to new responsibilities, understanding organizational culture, and developing professional skills. This study examined the knowledge ...

• Applying Adult Learning Practices to Reduce Learning Management System Errors 

  Strehlo, Tina M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This case study investigated updating the training program for the Instructor Permission Security Role in the learning management system at Company XYZ to decrease errors in the system. Additionally, the study examined if ...

• Common Engineering Writing Errors: Engineers’ Reactions to Edits and Feedback Preferences 

  Solnitzky, Alyssa A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This research aimed to identify the types of editing feedback engineers prefer. To understand this, the researcher looked at common types of writing errors captured through editing and how engineers react to being edited. ...

• “I Can't Imagine Being Sexually Healthy in a World Where Abortion Care Didn't Exist”: A Qualitative Study of Experiences of Sexual Wellbeing Following Abortion Care 

  Meyer-Mueller, Isabel S. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This qualitative study will explore the lived experiences of people who have received abortion care in the past five years with particular emphasis on their sexual wellbeing. Despite abortions being an incredibly common ...

• Consumer Perceptions Towards Sustainable Packaging Alternatives for Shredded Cheddar Cheese 

  Gade, Sreeja (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  In the food industry, environmentally friendly packaging options are becoming more and more in demand. This study focuses on consumer perceptions of sustainable packaging options for the popular American dairy product, ...

• Conservation Management of Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) in the Great Lakes Basin: A Review of the Current Literature 

  Kasper, Courtney M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  The lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) is a historically significant, substantially sized fish that resides in the northeastern and midwestern parts of the United States and five provinces in Canada. Due to anthropomorphic ...

• Organizational Branding and its Impact on Enrollment in Higher Education 

  Dolan, Ryan S. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This research focuses on the impact that branding and identity may have on enrollment in higher education. More specifically, this research focuses on the past, present, and future marketing efforts at a 4-year Midwestern ...

• An Examination of Nontraditional OTA Work-Based Learning Opportunities on Student Outcomes within the Wisconsin Technical College System 

  Polzin, Anna M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  To keep up with the demands of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) profession, many secondary education programs are looking to incorporate emerging work-based learning experiences into their curriculum. Because these ...

• Educators' Readiness for the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision Implementation and Competency-Based Education: A Survey in Wisconsin Technical College System 

  Larsen, Julie C. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This study aimed to determine Wisconsin Technical College educators' readiness to teach the International Classification of Diseases, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11) medical coding system. The study also explored Wisconsin ...

• A Longitudinal Study of the Adult GED/HSED Career Pathways and College Transition Program at Fox Valley Technical College 

  Schultz, Shannon P. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This longitudinal mixed methods study analyzed disaggregated data by gender and ethnicity among students participating in the Hub career and college pathways Adult Education (AE) program at Fox Valley Technical College ...

• Alternative Certification Routes for Career and Technical Education Teachers Matter: A Descriptive Study on CTE Teacher Efficacy and Retention in Pennsylvania 

  Monastra, Stephen M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This describes the experiences of alternatively certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers who participated in the Pennsylvania alternative CTE teacher preparation, induction, and mentorship programs. In ...

• I Woke Up Like This: Portraitures of Black Men Masculinities in Two-Year Educational Systems 

  Jackson, Dennis (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  There is a lot that can be learned by listening to someone’s lived experiences; individuals’ identities impact how they navigate the world and how the world sees them. This study aimed to understand the multiple realities ...

• Contract Financial Performance Evaluation 

  Hetland, Richard I. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This study evaluates the financial performance of Type D contracts relative to other contract types used by Company XYZ in its construction projects. Although the Type D contract is the most frequently used due to its ...

• Proactive Construction Safety Continuous Improvements 

  Krueger, Kurt E. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  Construction ranks as one of the most hazardous industries. It results in daily unwarranted injuries and fatalities even though the rise in availability of site-specific safety plans, templates, and advances in technology ...

• Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Financial Literacy Education Program: A Study Examining Participant Financial Attitudes, Characteristics, and Changes on Student Financial Standing (SAP) 

  Connor, Hannah E. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This paper evaluates the possible impact a post-secondary financial literacy education program at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) had on participants’ financial standing. The borrowing characteristics of participants ...

• Exploring the Relationship Between Carbohydrates and Their Sources With Fat- Related Indices Among College Students 

  Elmir, Aya W. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  There is a causal link between consuming carbohydrate food sources with anthropometrics and fat-related body composition in adults, however, there are scarce data investigating the longitudinal relationship between intake ...

• Small Manufacturer Long-Term Success Factors using Success Case Method: A Manufacturing Extension Practitioner Perspective 

  Thomas, Ronald A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This study examines the factors that contribute to the long-term sustainability of a small manufacturer from a manufacturing extension practitioner’s perspective. The longevity subject used in this study was XYZ Company, ...

• Examining Vocational Training in Southwest Florida Corrections: Analysis of the Rehabilitation Path and Reduced Recidivism 

  Anderson, Sabrina (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  The primary purpose of this study was to examine vocational training in Southwest Florida corrections. The Florida Department of Corrections provided quantitative data on program participants and completions and statistical ...

• Gaming to Bolster Creativity 

  Nye, Kerstin (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  This thesis discusses the declining trend in creative thinking and an exploration in game development to enhance creativity. K.H. Kim’s research has quantitatively shown that there has been a steady decline in creative ...

• Effective Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement in the Workplace 

  Malchow, Mikayla D. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)

  Applying effective strategies to boost employee engagement in the workplace is a challenging topic for any company. The purpose of this qualitative research is to investigate strategies executive leadership could potentially ...

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