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University Health Center Employee Perceptions Of Their New Hire Experience: Implications For A New Employee Orientation, Diane Mummau Smith
University Health Center Employee Perceptions Of Their New Hire Experience: Implications For A New Employee Orientation, Diane Mummau Smith
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
The purpose of this study is to conduct a needs assessment based on employee perceptions of the existing new employee orientation at a University Health Center (UHC) in a medium-sized, Mid-Atlantic public university. This research consisted of both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The researcher surveyed 66 employees to examine their perceptions of their new hire experience, to investigate the possible gaps in the existing new employee orientation program, with the implication for implementing a comprehensive new employee orientation. The UHC Director also was interviewed to discuss current structure, possible new employee orientation gaps and her vision for …
An Attitudinal Study Of Parental Preferences Toward Programs For Underprivileged Youth In A Small City School, Jessica Marie Cave
An Attitudinal Study Of Parental Preferences Toward Programs For Underprivileged Youth In A Small City School, Jessica Marie Cave
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
The purpose of this study was to examine parental attitudes and preferences toward youth programs in a small city school in Northwest Virginia that offer sports activities and mentoring. The study was conducted through the use of surveys, and an in-depth study of similar research and peer-reviewed journal articles. Special interest was given to the youth's parents' attitudes (with specific emphasis on their children's preferences) toward different, existing programs and interest in specific types of sports activities and mentoring programs. Most studies have focused on evaluating youth programs and the effects of youth programs for troubled youth in large cities, …