Browsing UW-Stout Dissertations by Issue Date
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How they find us: a mixed methods study of international student journeys to higher education in the Midwest
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate international student's pursuit of an associate or undergraduate degree at selected public higher education institutions (HEI's) in the upper Midwest. Through ... -
The influence of the National SEED Project upon teachers' professional practice in a rural, midwestern school district
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)The United States is becoming more racially diverse, and it is imperative that PK-12 teachers receive high-quality professional development in diversity and inclusion issues to better understand the students whom they ... -
Student and faculty perceptions of textbook value in the manufacturing programs at Dunwoody College of Technology
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of students and faculty who utilize college textbooks in the completion and development of manufacturing courses at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, ... -
Factors impacting clinical laboratory science program directors' decision to use distance education
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Hospitals are experiencing a labor shortage of qualified laboratory professionals. Multiple problems have contributed to this issue including a reduction in the number of clinical laboratory science programs nationwide. ... -
Agile narratives: faculty perceptions of using Agile concepts and practices in postsecondary courses to influence collaboration and transferable workforce skills
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)The purpose of this narrative study was to examine the experience and perceptions of postsecondary faculty members who practice Agile techniques in their classrooms, specifically for collaborative learning activities. The ... -
Midwestern restaurant association member attitudes about hiring individuals with a criminal background and a food handler certificate or food protection manager certification
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)Correctional food service training programs have attempted to utilize certificates and certifications to impact recidivism; however, no literature was found on if individuals responsible for hiring employees would be more ... -
The relationship between psychosocial factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in hospital nurses in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2018)The aim of this paper was to examine the relationship between perceived psychosocial factors (PSF's) and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD's) that hospital nurses experience in Wisconsin and to present initiatives ... -
Challenges and successes of hiring career and technical education instructors experienced by technical and state colleges in the Florida panhandle
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2019)Evidence supports the existence of a shortage of instructors within education in the United States. This study explored the challenges and successes in recruiting and hiring Career and Technical (CTE) faculty at the ... -
Examining the impact of a first-year experience course on student retention and persistence at a Midwest, two-year public college
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)A Midwest two-year technical college implemented a first-year experience (FYE) course in fall of 2017, but no formal examination into the course's impact had been conducted. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ... -
Measuring creativity employing the design build process within a PK12 fabrication laboratory
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)Creative problem solving is addressed as playing a major role in education and employment now and in the future. The author examined the role of the Design Build Process and its ability to address creative problem-solving ... -
Advancing the talent pipeline for women in information technology through increased enrollment in middle-skill information technology degree programs
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2019)The digital revolution has fueled enormous job growth in information technology and computing. The current talent pipeline, largely dominated by men, will not produce enough workers to meet industry demands. Increased ... -
The Effects of the ASVAB career exploration program on high school students' career decision self-efficacy
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2019)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to better understand the effects the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program has on 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school students' confidence in ... -
High School Youth Apprenticeship Participation and its Effects on the Advancement of Employability Skill Development and Post-SecondaryCareer Decisions
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2020)This mixed methods study examined the perceptions of employers on employability skill attainment of high school students who participated in a formalized Youth Apprenticeship program in central Wisconsin. The study further ... -
The Underrepresentation of Hmong-Americans in STEM Careers
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2020)Hmong-American students were underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs at one technical college within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). This qualitative study ... -
Students Perceptions of Accelerated Program Learning: A Comparative Study
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2020)This mixed methods study was designed to review student perceptions of transitions toward Accelerated Program Learning environments. The goal of this study was to better understand the impact of accelerated learning programs ... -
The effects of correctional education in vocational training on employment opportunities in Central and Northern Wisconsin for ex-offenders upon release
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)Vocational training efforts by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections have attempted to remove barriers on the path of employment for the ex-offender population. The purpose of this mixed-methods study identified if the ... -
Information literacy and college student anxiety
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)The skills surrounding the use of information as part of today's common literacy has been formalized into a schema known as information literacy. A brief background on information literacy helps substantiate the importance ... -
Identifying the knowledge and skill core competencies of CTE coordinators in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)Despite having content guidelines for CTE Coordinators in Wisconsin since 2003, the knowledge and skill core competencies needed to lead CTE programs remains open to interpretation. To identify these competencies, a focus ... -
Identifying knowledge practices from the ACRL Framework within engineering workplace contexts
(University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)University librarians and archivists are continuously redefining instructional strategies for engaging undergraduate students with information literacy skills. The recent pedagogical shift from instructional models featuring ... -
A Case Study Examining the Purpose and Implementation of Fab Labs in PK-12 Education in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)A fab lab is a space with digital fabrication machines reflecting high tech solutions previously reserved for businesses. These spaces have drawn innovative people together to explore, play, and create similar to the way ...