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The Need For A Building Trades Program At Brunswick Senior High School, Raymond P. Bersch Jan 2006

The Need For A Building Trades Program At Brunswick Senior High School, Raymond P. Bersch

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The objectives of this study were to explore the following questions: 1. What are the economic projections for the demand of building trade workers in southside Virginia? 2. What is the need for work opportunities for students graduating from high school? 3. What are the skills the local construction industry needs new employees to be proficient in? 4. How effective is Mecklenburg County's building trades program in placing students in the building trades industry?


Differences In Work Expectations Held By Differing Generations Of American Workers, Jeanian Clark Jan 2006

Differences In Work Expectations Held By Differing Generations Of American Workers, Jeanian Clark

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide the study, the following questions have been developed: 1. Are there generational differences in the beliefs about what it means to work hard, take initiative, or contribute to the organization? 2. Are there differences in the expectations of a work and life balance among the four generations of employees? 3. Do differences among generational cohorts exist in the expectations about compensation and rewards? 4. Does each generation take a different approach to career development? How do these approaches differ?


Vehicular Based Drug Box Temperature Control Study, Jonora Mejia Jan 2006

Vehicular Based Drug Box Temperature Control Study, Jonora Mejia

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The following hypothesis was used as the basis of this study: 1. Temperatures of the prehospital drug boxes will remain in an acceptable range when stored in a compartment insulated with rigid, solid foam.


The Effects Of Cyber Courses On Southside Virginia Community College Student's Grade Point Averages, Kelley A. Barnes Jan 2006

The Effects Of Cyber Courses On Southside Virginia Community College Student's Grade Point Averages, Kelley A. Barnes

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this problem, the following research hypothesis was established: 1. There will be no significant difference in students' grade point averages at Southside Virginia Community College when they are enrolled in classroom or cyber courses.


The Effectiveness Of Hands-On Activities Compared To Paper And Pencil Activities When Teaching Reading To First Through Fifth Grade Students, Nigel Daniels Jan 2006

The Effectiveness Of Hands-On Activities Compared To Paper And Pencil Activities When Teaching Reading To First Through Fifth Grade Students, Nigel Daniels

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To answer this problem the following hypothesis was established: There will be a difference in students' achievement levels in elementary reading when determining which is more effective teaching style, using hands-on activities to teach reading or using paper and pencil work to teach reading. The hands-on activity will be the more effective method and the students will prove this by increases in their progress levels.


Affectiveness Of Academic Eligibility Regulations On Athletes At Hanover High School In Hanover County, Virginia, Bernard S. Davis Iii Jan 2006

Affectiveness Of Academic Eligibility Regulations On Athletes At Hanover High School In Hanover County, Virginia, Bernard S. Davis Iii

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The goals of this research project were to: 1. Determine if the Virginia High School League and Hanover High School in Hanover County, Virginia academic regulations regarding participation in athletics affect student athletes; 2. Determine the opinions of the Hanover coaching staff to adding additional academic regulations other than the VHSL academic regulations.


A Follow-Up Study Of Old Dominion University Fashion Graduates, Allison Dorsey Jan 2006

A Follow-Up Study Of Old Dominion University Fashion Graduates, Allison Dorsey

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

A study to determine the effectiveness of Old Dominion's fashion program on preparing graduates for the fashion industry.


Employees' Attitudes Toward Motivation Techniques And Assessment Methods In A Health Care Organization, Deborah C. Ison Jan 2006

Employees' Attitudes Toward Motivation Techniques And Assessment Methods In A Health Care Organization, Deborah C. Ison

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The completion of this study will answer the following goals: 1. What are employee's attitudes regarding motivation techniques and assessment methods used in this organization? 2. What effects do the employee motivation techniques and assessment methods utilized in this organization have on employee satisfaction and retention? 3. What role does management play in employee motivation and retention effectiveness and how can this role be improved?


Effects Of The Workbook God's Way To An A Om Students Grade Point Averages, Donna Koson Jan 2006

Effects Of The Workbook God's Way To An A Om Students Grade Point Averages, Donna Koson

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the effects of the workbook, "God's Way to an A: Encountering Christ in Your Academics," on academic achievement measured by the grade point averages of students in a freshman orientation course at Palm Beach Atlantic University.


The Effectiveness Of The Behavior-Based Safety Program At Jacobs Sverdrup's Nasa Langley Rome Contract, Tony A. Mettert Jan 2006

The Effectiveness Of The Behavior-Based Safety Program At Jacobs Sverdrup's Nasa Langley Rome Contract, Tony A. Mettert

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this problem, the following hypothesis was established: 1. There was a direct correlation between the number of behavior based safety observations performed and safety incident rates of the employees under the ROME contract.


A Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Distance Learning In Opticianry Education, Kristi Ostrom Jan 2006

A Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Distance Learning In Opticianry Education, Kristi Ostrom

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this study, the following hypothesis was established: 1. Within the members of the National Federation of Opticianry Schools that offer associate degree distance education programs via the internet for opticianry, there will be no difference in the number of students who will successfully complete their state licensure examinations.


A Survey Of Web Based Instruction In American High School Education, Dana C. Ross Jan 2006

A Survey Of Web Based Instruction In American High School Education, Dana C. Ross

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the nature and progress of online education in secondary school.


The Relationship Between Dress And Socio-Economics, Tiffany A. Machado Jan 2006

The Relationship Between Dress And Socio-Economics, Tiffany A. Machado

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The objectives of this study were established to guide an answer to this problem: 1. Identify the socio-economic status of students that attend Old Dominion University; 2.Measure the opinion of Old Dominion University's students toward their selection of attire; 3. Project the relationship between socio-economic status and favored dress.


Academic Performance Of Students Who Receive Need-Based Financial Aid, Corey W. Carlson Jan 2006

Academic Performance Of Students Who Receive Need-Based Financial Aid, Corey W. Carlson

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this research, the following hypothesis was established: 1. there is a positive difference in academic grade point average for students who receive need-based financial aid compared to those who do not receive need-based financial aid.