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Workplace Wellness: Assessing Organizational Return On Investment, Tami J. Provost

M.S. in Leadership

This study examines the monetary and non-monetary return on investment (ROI) for organizations that invest in workplace wellness programs. This research is essential for understanding the impact workplace wellness programs can have on employee health and wellness, employee satisfaction and engagement, and healthcare costs for both employees and employers. Armed with this knowledge, business leaders can strategically decide on wellness initiatives, considering their potential effect on both employee well-being and organizational objectives. This research project confirms a strong connection between workplace wellness programs and the validation for organizations to invest in these programs. Furthermore, this review provides an overview of …

Importance Of Intergenerational Leadership In Organizations, Kelta Tabaku Ms.

M.S. in Leadership

Abstract

This study delved into the details of leadership within intergenerational settings, spotlighting the pivotal role of effective communication and cultural comprehension. It underscores how intergenerational leadership shapes organizational dynamics, necessitating innovative methods and meticulous succession planning. The research emphasizes the imperative of acknowledging each generation's distinct contributions and the deployment of leadership training and mentorship initiatives to cultivate inclusive leadership spanning generations. This capstone research thesis aims to explore the challenges in executing effective intergenerational leadership practices in contemporary organizations, potentially uncovering issues like communication barriers, change resistance, or generational misunderstandings. The hypothesis posits that adeptly implemented intergenerational leadership …

Querida Promotora, Cristina Faiver-Serna

Faculty Publications

This open letter to the promotoras de salud (community health workers) of Long Beach, California explores the multifaceted demands placed on low-wage, highly skilled health educators within the nonprofit industrial complex, and exposes the geographies of Latinx health precarity from the perspective of urban health care feminized labor. The letter also shares and celebrates the deep commitment to justice that promotoras struggle toward through their care work.

Querida Promotora, Cristina Faiver-Serna

Faculty Publications

This open letter to the promotoras de salud (community health workers) of Long Beach, California explores the multifaceted demands placed on low-wage, highly skilled health educators within the nonprofit industrial complex, and exposes the geographies of Latinx health precarity from the perspective of urban health care feminized labor. The letter also shares and celebrates the deep commitment to justice that promotoras struggle toward through their care work.

Generational Diversity In Military Leadership: Exploring The Opportunities And Challenges, Cassandra Marie Wachowiak

M.S. in Leadership

ABSTRACT & BIOGRAPHY FORM

Citation:

Wachowiak, Cassandra, M (Spring 2024). Generational Diversity in Military Leadership: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities. MSLD, Granite State College.

Abstract:

This capstone project explores the complexities of generational diversity within military leadership. Focusing mainly on the challenges and opportunities presented. Through a comprehensive literature review, the project examines the distinct characteristics, values, and communication styles of different generations in the military. By identifying potential areas of tension and teamwork, the project aims to provide insights for fostering cohesion, enhancing collaboration, and optimizing performance across generations within military leadership. The findings will help contribute to a deeper …

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, May 8, 2024, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

The Importance Of Intergenerational Leadership In Organizations, Kelta Tabaku Ms.

M.S. in Leadership

Abstract

This study delved into the details of leadership within intergenerational settings, spotlighting the pivotal role of effective communication and cultural comprehension. It underscores how intergenerational leadership shapes organizational dynamics, necessitating innovative methods and meticulous succession planning. The research emphasizes the imperative of acknowledging each generation's distinct contributions and the deployment of leadership training and mentorship initiatives to cultivate inclusive leadership spanning generations. This capstone research thesis aims to explore the challenges in executing effective intergenerational leadership practices in contemporary organizations, potentially uncovering issues like communication barriers, change resistance, or generational misunderstandings. The hypothesis posits that adeptly implemented intergenerational leadership …

Kiwiberry Breeder Is Unh’S 2024 Innovator Of The Year, Allison Bell

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The University Of New Hampshire Names 21st President, Tania Deluzuriaga

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Recognizing Achievements In Aquatic Science, Maeve Gifford

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

A Message To The Unh Community From Elizabeth Chilton, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Elizabeth S. Chilton Named 21st President Of The University Of New Hampshire, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

University Of New Hampshire 2023-2024 Faculty Senate Xxviii - May 6, 2024 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Xxix 2024-2025 - May 6, 2024 Agenda, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

Thomas Malkoski Named Unh Paul J. Holloway Entrepreneur Of The Year, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

E-Lit Choose Your Own Adventure, Sydney L. Vlach

The Hugemanities Project Big Contest

This Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-Type of Electronic Literature was made with the application Twine, and it throws the reader into a life/death zombie apocalypse after a couple of tamer choices in the beginning of the story. It includes about 30 "choices", which can lead the "player" down a different path-- only one of which results in a "win".

Maine Mill Digital Curation, Catherine E. Kiburis, Amanda Ford, Pat Pasong, Isabelle Zoerb, Lindsay Fortin, Sophia Schlichtmann, Brady Rice, Averie M. Argir, Bella L. Demarco

The Hugemanities Project Big Contest

We worked with the Maine Mill Museum to help document the community response to the Lewiston shootings. We collected information and media for the museum workers to memorialize the victims, their families, and the events.

Beauregard Center's Vyas Honored By Acpa, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

What Stories Do Rural Youth Tell About Future Orientation In Their Communities? Implications For Rural Positive Youth Development, Hannah Joy Falcone

Master's Theses and Capstones

It is a tale as old as time; rural youth have a well-developed pattern of outmigration from their hometowns, largely driven by aspirations of achieving education or specialized career opportunities available elsewhere. This qualitative study explores the positive youth development (PYD) experiences of youth living in rural, northern New England communities, including how interactions with rural school, community and work engagement, and experiences out in nature are described as important in future orientation in rural spaces. Virtual interviews were conducted with 18 youth (ages 14-19). Qualitative themes were developed through an inductive coding strategy, alongside a deductive structured coding strategy …

What “Doing The Work” Is Taken To Mean: Higher Education Faculty’S Conceptualizations Of Deij Work, Denise Susanne Desrosiers

Doctoral Dissertations

Many U.S. higher education institutions invest significantly in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ)-oriented professional development (PD) to help faculty develop knowledge and skills for serving diverse student populations. However, evidence is mixed regarding the effectiveness of DEIJ PD in helping institutions make progress on educational equity issues. Little is known about why DEIJ PD efforts may not have the desired effects. This study examines one potential answer to this question, interrogating the role of “Therapeutics” in DEIJ learning experiences, a Western cultural pattern that emphasizes self-reflection and attention to individual dispositions and emotions, as opposed to community orientations. Thirty-two …

Essays On Macroeconomics And Market Failures, Bayarmaa Dalkhjav

Doctoral Dissertations

What are the macroeconomic consequences of market failure in the long and short runs? How do asymmetric information, externality, and lack of the rule of law contribute to resource misallocation, output, and the business cycle in an economy at the aggregate level? My research focuses on these research questions. Specifically, I explore the macroeconomic effects of asymmetric information, the external impacts of innovation decisions as a part of firm’s dynamic decisions, and the implications of corruption on the fluctuation of the business cycle.

In the first chapter, titled “Hidden Information as a Source of Misallocation: An Application to the Opioid …

Essays On Labor, Immigrants, And Inputs, Andrew Clina

Doctoral Dissertations

In my dissertation, I concentrate on the broad topic of trade and its effects on domestic markets, employing both empirical analysis and theoretical frameworks. This study delves into two primary facets of trade's influence: labor and production. While the impact of trade with China on labor markets on manufacturing employment is well studied, I contribute to existing literature by investigating its effects on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) occupations. Despite considerable attention to STEM education, there is little research on these specific occupations. I extend this analysis in my second chapter by examining how immigrants are affected differently from …

Eco-Resonance At The Arctic's Edge: Unraveling Microbial Methane Mysteries And Quantifying Collaborative Research Challenges, Tamara Sade Marcus

Doctoral Dissertations

Lakes in northern latitudes, especially those formed in peatlands, play a critical role in global carbon cycling. They store a substantial amount of organic carbon (OC) in their sediments but remain a poorly understood component of the carbon cycle. Despite their significance, CH₄ emissions from lakes were once considered negligible in climate models. However, recent studies highlight their substantial contribution, prompting the need for their inclusion in climate models, yet uncertainties persist around the CH₄ contributions from these systems.

This dissertation delves into the microbial controls on CH₄ emissions from arctic lake sediments, focusing on Stordalen Mire in northern Sweden, …

Plasma Membrane Remodeling And Biochemical Mechanisms Underpinning Bacterial Persistence In Fractured Subsurface Shale, Chika Jude Ugwuodo

Doctoral Dissertations

During hydraulic fracturing, a water-based fluid containing proppants and several chemical additives is injected under high pressure into a ~2 km deep wellbore, to extend fractures in the underlying rock. This process introduces a host of microorganisms into the reservoir, some of which survive, persist for long periods of time and cause several problems including production of H2S, a corrosive toxicant and biofilm formation which clogs rock fractures. Over time, the bacterial genus Halanaerobium dominates the microbial community composition in many geologically distinct fractured formations. Our understanding of shale reservoir microbial dynamics remains limited despite extensive studies in the past …

The Splintered Man: Masculine Responses To Feminism In 20th Century Fiction, Jess Flarity

Doctoral Dissertations

Splintered masculinity is a pattern of behaviors where men engage with the rhetoric of feminism and gender equality for their own benefit rather than as an authentic commitment to advancing women’s rights. This dissertation tracks the emergence of the “splintered man,” or s-man, from 1915 to 1982 in mainstream literary fiction along with science fiction to demonstrate how this identity crosses cultural and socioeconomic barriers to uphold principles related to hegemonic masculinity. Three kinds of s-men emerged within Modernism: the anti-human s-man, the self-aggrandizing s-man, and the confused/conflicted s-man, each with different traits regarding their goals in engaging with feminism. …

Downtowns & Trails 5 Year Evaluation Report, Shannon H. Rogers Ph.D., Michael Polizzotti, Jada Lindblom, Patricia Prescott

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Role Of Recreation In Rural Nh Youth's Engagement With Master Narratives, Katelyn A. Moscouver

Master's Theses and Capstones

Rural youth often feel compelled to leave their home communities to seek new opportunities, especially at the secondary-postsecondary educational transition. These decisions are driven in part by perceived developmental imperatives to leave rural hometowns given messages that success is best achieved elsewhere. The present study used the framework of identity master narratives to explore recreation's role in facilitating youth postsecondary planning in rural northeastern state of New Hampshire. The study extends and deepens prior research seeking to understand some of the structural-psychological factors connecting recreation involvement in adolescence, postsecondary decision making, and broader demographic patterns among the 15-19 and 20-24 …

Representation And The Achievement Gap: A Case For Prioritizing Cultural Sameness In The Classroom, Taryn J. Fears

M.S. in Leadership

Abstract

This study examined the impact of cultural representation on achievement for minority students academically and socially across diverse contexts. Recognizing the importance of cultural diversity in educational and youth mentoring settings, this research explores how the representation of various cultural identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, influences student achievement outcomes. Coming from a background in community based nonprofit organizations, I have seen how black and brown students respond in classroom and out-of-school time settings when having come in contact with teachers and mentors of similar culture. Having a teacher and/or mentor of a similar culture creates pathways …

Marker Discovery To Support Genetic Improvement Of Kiwiberry, Reecha Acharya

Master's Theses and Capstones

Kiwiberry (A. arguta (Siebold & Zucc.) Planch. Ex Miq.) is a functionally rich, grape-sized aromatic fruit crop that can tolerate cold temperatures up to -30 °C. It is a lesser-known species within the Actinidia genus that has the potential for commercialization especially in cold regions like New England owing to its smooth skin, and aromatic and intense tropical flavor. Kiwiberry is a vine crop that takes about 3-5 years to reach reproductive maturity, indicating a long breeding cycle. In addition, it is a dioecious crop that requires identification and maintenance of male and female vines in the vineyard. In this …

Filling The Bathymetric Gaps: Toward Quantifying And Characterizing Uncertainty In Interpolated Bathymetry, Elias Opeyemi Adediran

Master's Theses and Capstones

The oceans remain one of Earth's most enigmatic frontiers, with approximately 75% of the world's oceans still unmapped to modern standards. To overcome this, interpolation serves as the primary method for creating seamless coverage from incomplete coverage hydrographic data sets and is essential for creating a seamless digital bathymetric model (DBM) compiled from sparse bathymetric datasets and set-line spacing surveys. While methods for quantifying the uncertainty in depth measurements are well-researched, interpolation introduces unqualified depth uncertainties. This study aims to estimate and characterize these uncertainties which are essential to nautical charting, and navigational safety, and important in many other fields.Organized …