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Grit and the Unyielding Entrepreneur: The Effect of Sustained Interest and Effort on New Venture Initiation
(14th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2017-04-12)
Understanding Employability: A Mixed Methods Study of Hiring Decisions in Central Wisconsin
(15th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2018-04-11)
This study explored the variables affecting hiring decisions for entry level positions in Central Wisconsin.
Grit in the Rural Economy: Unlocking the Relationship between Employee Selection and Success
(16th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2019-04-17)
Employee turnover is costly, time consuming, and unpredictable, especially in rural economies. Experts estimate that it can cost as much as twice an employee’s salary to recruit, hire, and train a new worker. Furthermore, ...
The Development of Entry-Level Communication Skills at University: A Cross Sectional Comparison of Student and Employer Perceptions
(16th annual Research in the Rotunda, University of Wisconsin System, 2019-04-17)
The ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill for entry-level workers; however, students and employers don’t always have the same view on which competencies are most important. The purpose of this study was ...
Habits of highly effective weeding teams and their role in the circular economy: UWSP Library, University of Nebraska Love Library, Better World Books, & Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas, Inc.”
(Annual Charleston Conference: Roll with the Times, or the Times Roll Over You, 2016-11)
As renovation and large scale weeding projects are on the rise, academic librarians are faced with planning these projects while navigating restrictive policies on the handling of discarded books. Join representatives from ...
T. Reich presentation Exhibit Reception -125 Years of Higher Education UWSP
(2019-10-17)
"125 Years of Higher Education in Stevens Point" occurred at the Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Monday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. A public reception was held Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4-6 p.m. featuring talks by ...
The Effects of Stream Shading on Temperature and Oxygen Dynamics in a Eutrophic Stream
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Abstract Headwater streams with a forested riparian zone and canopy cover have regulated stream temperatures and stream ecosystem metabolism because of shading. Agricultural practices have dramatically altered riparian ...
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Intergenerational Nature-Based Programs at Schmeeckle Reserve
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Natural and cultural history programs serve as a learning tool and social outlet for
visitors, yet the Stevens Point, WI area does not have many available during summer
months. Schmeeckle Reserve, a natural area ...
Geographic Information Systems-Based Analysis of Aquaculture Ventures in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-11)
In the last several decades, longevity of aquaculture businesses has been sporadic
throughout Wisconsin. Part of the problem centers on the inability to target ideal farm
locations as well as ascertaining all the key ...
Perceptions of using School Grounds to Provide Outdoor Experiences in Wisconsin's Green and Healthy Schools
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2017-06)
Outdoor experiences have been found to positively benefit schools by increasing student health, improving academic performance, and supporting behavior management. However, when trying to decide the best way to approach ...