UW-Stout Masters Thesis Collection - Plan B
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Prevention of Health Concerns Within the Built Environment
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2024)The core of this investigation aimed to integrate protocols within the built environment that prevent health concerns that are prevalent points of discussion in modern society. Impacts of air quality in relation to building ... -
Improving Internal IT Customer Service in a Healthcare Setting
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)In a complex workplace environment such as a healthcare system, internal customer service directly impacts job satisfaction of the internal customer, the people providing patient care, and therefore indirectly impacts ... -
Analyzing Employee Onboarding Systems and Their Impact on Employee Retention Rates
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Employee onboarding is essential to ensuring the success of employees new to a role or organization. A successful onboarding process can lead to higher productivity and efficiency levels for a company. The lack of, or ... -
The Impact Between Hybrid/Remote Work Models and New Employee Onboarding
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Over the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the work environment forcing many organizations to adhere to mandatory remote work protocols. With minimal notice, resources, and expectations of the future, most ... -
Perceived Opportunities and Barriers on the Employee Journey
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)In 2023 the idea of the Employee Journey, an expanded version of the employee life cycle, became a hot topic for Human Resources teams focused on increasing retention and enhancing employee experiences. Both reducing ... -
Adapting Training for Individuals with Disabilities
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Company XYZ was looking for ways that the organization could expand the workforce and make modifications or adaptations to existing training to accommodate individuals with visual impairment, hearing impairment, and ... -
Data Center Documentation Organization: A Case Study of Effective Use of Confluence Spaces for Instructional Documentation
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)“Big Fish Tech” (pseudonym) is a U.S. based tech company that hosts all its instructional documentation in the web-based application Confluence. The Technical Documentation team at Big Fish Tech is in charge of creating ... -
Ergonomic Risk Exposures in a Cheese Production Company; An Analysis of a Cheese Re-Introduction Task
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)The purpose of this study was to conduct an ergonomics analysis on the task which requires the employees to lift excess cheese trim from barrels and place such product onto the production lines. An absence of an ergonomics ... -
Impact of ERP System and RF Technology on Distribution Operations Network
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)This research project aimed to investigate the potential benefits of implementing innovative technology solutions, specifically SAP technology and radio frequency (RF) scanning hardware, to enhance product distribution ... -
Accessibility and Environmental Determinants of ONE Use Among Hispanic/Latinx WIC Participants
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Objective This study explored the accessibility of ONE and identified environmental determinants of use among Hispanic/Latinx WIC participants. Design Guided by the Social Cognitive Theory, this qualitative research ... -
Optimization of Single Screw Extrusion Processing Variables of Brewing Spent Grain, Soy Flour, Rice Flour and Cranberry Pomace Blend Extrudates on the Physical and Sensory Properties of an Extrudates
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)The main purpose of this study was to optimize the extrusion temperature and screw speed to develop extruded cereals by adding soy flour, rice flour, and brewing spent grain. In the first phase the extruded product was ... -
Training Methodology for Newly Hired Remote Employees in Specialized Construction
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Company XYZ is well-known for a specialized type of construction, and they are struggling to train their new hires. Due to the departure of several longtime construction employees from retirement and loss to competitors, ... -
Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Healthcare Profession
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)The presence of psychosocial hazards in the workplace can significantly influence workers in the healthcare industry because these hazards can foster an atmosphere of stress, anxiety, and fear. Such an instance can, in ... -
Feeding Frequencies in Captive-reared Harpy Eagles, Harpia harpyja
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja) are one of the largest raptors in the world and little is known about their reproductive behavior. Typically, two eggs and the incubation period is 53-55 days in a zoo setting and the fledgling ... -
Wisconsin Paramedic Program Attrition: Exploring the Pathway From Program Enrollment to Workforce Entry
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)A paramedic staffing crisis was identified in the background of this study on paramedic program attrition. For those who are concerned with public health and national security, specifically emergency medical services (EMS) ... -
Why Mechanical Engineers Leave Industry, Prior to Retirement for Teaching Roles
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)With the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age there is a labor gap, along with a shortage of Engineers and Technical staff. More concerning, is why some engineers burnout early, shifting to other careers like ... -
Navigating Educational Technology Integration for Online Learning at a Technical College in the Midwest: Embracing Opportunities and Balancing Challenges
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate the main challenges and barriers Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) faculty face in integrating educational technology into online asynchronous learning environments. The ... -
Matriculation Rates of GED and HSED Students at Mid-State Technical College
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)General Educational Development (GED) and High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) students face unique challenges in accessing higher education, however, it is increasingly important for them to do so. By pursuing higher ... -
Examining CVTC Student Perceptions and Course Success of Online Courses in Career & Technical Education
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)This paper examines the relationship between Chippewa Valley Technical College students’ perceptions of online education and their success in online courses to help guide programming decisions for future terms. Since the ... -
An Analysis of the Mentoring of First-Year, Experienced-Based Licensed Teachers in the CESA 7 District of Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Beginning in 2015, Wisconsin opened teaching positions to new teachers who have considerable experience in different industries instead of having a traditional four-year education degree. These new teachers have considerable ...