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Survey Of Food Insecurity Among Enrolled Students At The University Of Maine At Machias, Jesse Gray, Jessalyn Gove
Survey Of Food Insecurity Among Enrolled Students At The University Of Maine At Machias, Jesse Gray, Jessalyn Gove
Psychology and Community Studies | Student Scholarship
Students at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM) in the Psychology and Community Studies program conducted a survey to research on food insecurity at UMM. The survey was based off of 3 past surveys. The past research showed that food insecurity is a problem in Washington County and with UMM students. It was shown how often those who struggle with food insecurity struggle with the problem per week. It also showed how aware individuals are of the struggle of others. The current survey was sent out via email to an estimated 600-650 students and 80 responded. Receivers of the …
Umm Pcs Program: How It Prepares Students For Life After College, Alicen C. Brooks, Kalyn J. Otto
Umm Pcs Program: How It Prepares Students For Life After College, Alicen C. Brooks, Kalyn J. Otto
Psychology and Community Studies | Student Scholarship
Since 2012 there have been two alumni studies done at the University of Maine at Machias, one in 2012 and one in 2014. These studies were done to get feedback about the Psychology and Community Studies program. The previous studies focused on minors and certificates that the program could add that students might be interested in and overall satisfaction with the program. The 2014 study found that alumni are overall satisfied with the program and the skills that they developed to use in the workforce. This study is also an alumni survey that looked to get feedback from alumni about …
Survey Of Washington County Residents For Purposes Of Increasing Local Festival Attendance, Sharon Hernandez, Crysta Bourque
Survey Of Washington County Residents For Purposes Of Increasing Local Festival Attendance, Sharon Hernandez, Crysta Bourque
Psychology and Community Studies | Student Scholarship
Two students enrolled in the Psychology and Community Studies program at the University of Maine at Machias conducted research to determine the successions, concerns, and overall impact of local festivals in the Washington County area. More specifically, the research performed focused in closely on the Bold Coast Sea and Sky Festival which has been held three consecutive years in Machias beginning in 2016. Mr. Bob McCollum, the community partner in this research study, is an active member of the planning committee for this festival. Mccollum emphasized the problematic shortcomings with the committee in not being able to attract young adults. …