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2025-05-01 Pac-3 Emeritus Status For Faculty - Revisal, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Another proposed revisal for PAC-3 Emeritus / Emeriti status for faculty, submitted to the Faculty Senate on May 1, 2025.

2025-05-01 Comments On Kentucky House Bill 424, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Comments on Kentucky HB 424 from the Executive Council submitted to the Faculty Senate on May 1, 2025.

Faculty Perception Of Lean Thinking In Higher Education, Mikhail Shilov

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

There are many challenges that higher education institutions (HEI) are facing that include rising cost of education, reduction in student population, competition from other universities and alternative educational platforms, as well as reduction in public confidence. To stay competitive, HEIs could utilize performance improvement methods that have been proven to be advantageous in manufacturing and other industries, and one of these methodologies is Lean. Application of Lean in higher education is still in the early stages of development, the methods have been mostly used to improve administrative processes, but not as much in the core educational processes, teaching and research. …

Caterpillar Strategic Audit, Tyler Vander Woude, Grant Kingston, Kaiden Bedient, Drew Shafer

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This strategic audit evaluates Caterpillar Inc.'s business-level and corporate-level strategies, examining how the company maintains its competitive advantage in the heavy machinery and industrial equipment sectors. The research focuses on Caterpillar's hybrid approach, combining differentiation and cost leadership strategies to offer high-quality, durable products while optimizing costs through technological innovation, supply chain efficiencies, and product longevity. The methodology for this audit includes a comprehensive internal and external analysis, incorporating frameworks such as SWOT, PESTEL, VRIO, and Porter’s Five Forces. Additionally, Caterpillar’s strategic initiatives in vertical and horizontal integration, governance structure, and financial performance were assessed. The research also explores the …

Dutch Bros Coffee Strategic Audit, Parker Barry, Olivia Palmer, Cade Swanson, Braden Starck, Jacob Whiston

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This case study focuses on Dutch Bros, a leading drive-thru coffee chain. A strategic audit was conducted to understand the company’s strategic management principles: external and internal factors, performance and competition, business level strategy, corporate level strategy, and organizational design and governance. In addition, the audit studies the implications of their recent strategic decisions to expand roasting facilities and move towards corporate-owned stores rather than operating a franchise model.

The research contained in this audit used publicly available information, including Dutch Bro’s financial statements, information from their website, annual reports, IBIS industry reports, and online press coverage.

Global Brand, Local Market: A Strategic Analysis Of Netflix’S Adaptation Challenges In India, Carolina Barraza

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Netflix is a leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform known for its premium content and global reach. As it expands into new international markets, one of its most complex challenges is scaling in India, a market defined by intense price competition, regional diversity, and evolving regulatory frameworks, but without losing its global brand identity. This case study provides a strategic analysis of Netflix’s position in the Indian market, using external and internal assessment tools to evaluate the company’s opportunities, risks, and long-term viability. The analysis draws on publicly available data, including industry reports, financial disclosures, and academic research.

A comprehensive PESTEL …

Conagra Brands Strategic Audit, Ashley R. Nierman

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The goal of this paper is to present a comprehensive strategic audit of Conagra Brands, Inc., a major company in the consumer-packaged foods industry. The audit evaluates the external environment of Conagra, including a PESTEL analysis and Porter’s Five Forces analysis. Various industry factors that affect Conagra’s operations are taken into consideration. It will also explain the internal environment of Conagra using tools such as a SWOT analysis, financial performance review, and strategy explanation. Key areas of focus include shifting demands, including consumers’ desire for more healthy and sustainable food options, recent political and economic factors, competitive advantages of Conagra, …

Sofi Technologies Incorporated Strategic Audit, Elena Eisaman

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

SoFi, a catchy abbreviation of Social Finance, is a digital bank as of 2022. The company seeks to offer better banking than traditional alternatives. SoFi, founded in 2011, has slowly developed financial offerings with the goal of dominating digital banking. The company is best known for helping customers manage student loans, but SoFi aims to provide customers with services for their every financial need. The platform boasts 10.9 million members, 33 billion in debt paid, and 117 billion in loans issued (SoFi). This report will explore SoFi’s origin, functions, and competitive environment. These investigations will inform recommendations for the company …

A Strategic Audit Of Cnh Industrial, Cassidy Hoffman, Derek Huss, Maren Tuell, Cami Chapin, Megan Berg

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This research examines CNH Industrial, a leading global agricultural machinery company, and its strategic approach to innovation, sustainability, and customer loyalty. Operating under brands like CASE IH and New Holland Agriculture, CNH focuses on integrating advanced technology into its products, such as precision agriculture tools, to enhance efficiency, optimize fuel savings, and support sustainable agricultural practices. The company’s comprehensive business model, which spans from product development to financing, fosters strong customer retention and brand loyalty.

Through a differentiation strategy, CNH maintains competitiveness in the face of intense market rivalry, particularly with industry leader John Deere. This study analyzes CNH’s ability …

2025-04-24 Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee.

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Meeting minutes from the Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee for April 24, 2025.

2025-04-17 Draft Of Hb 424, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Unofficial copy of House Bill 424 submitted to the Faculty Senate on April 17, 2025.

2025-04-17 Pac-3 Emeritus/Emeriti Status For Faculty - Revisal, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Proposed revisal for PAC-3 Emeritus / Emeriti status for faculty, submitted to the Faculty Senate on April 17, 2025.

2025-04-17 Comments Made At The Executive Committee Meeting On Hb 424, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Comments made at the Executive Committee Meeting on Kentucky House Bill 424 and submitted to the Faculty Senate on April 17, 2025.

2025-05-01 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate meeting minutes from April 17, 2025.

2025-04-17 Committee Feedback On Strategic Plan Results, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Committee Feedback on Strategic Plan Results and Prompts for Thought brought before the Faculty Senate on April 17, 2025.

2025-04-03 Policy Review And Revision Process - Second Reading, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A second reading of the Policy Review and Revision Process submitted at the April 3, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

2025-04-03 Faculty Regent's Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A report submitted by the Faculty Senate Regent to the Faculty Senate on April 3, 2025.

2025-04-03 Removal Of Diversity Statement, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A copy of the Faculty Senate Diversity Statement which was removed from the University's website by order of the institution's legal counsel on April 3, 2025.

2025-04-03 Student Government Association Resolution - Draft, Morehead State University. Students Government Association.

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A draft resolution submitted by the Student Government Association to the Faculty Senate on April 4, 2025.

2025-04-03 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate meeting minutes from April 3, 2025.

2025-04-03 Second Reading Of Hidden Documents Resolution, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A second reading of a proposed resolution on hidden documents and administrative transparency submitted and discussed at the April 3, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

Defining A Management Structure For University Space Analog Research Programs, Scott Van Hoy, Kristen Miller

Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments

To learn how humans can safely and effectively live on the surface of the moon or Mars, missions are conducted on Earth that simulate operations on the surface of other planetary bodies. These missions, called space analog missions, require substantial mission planning and organizational management to ensure safe and effective research and operations. The American Public University System’s Analog Research Group developed and tested management structures and philosophies that enable scalable, replicable, and safe analog missions. This fully online research endeavor’s management and internal organization offers a model that academic institutions and private industry can implement to contribute to space …

2025-03-27 Statement Of Purpose For An Onboarding Provost - 2nd Reading, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A second draft of a statement of purpose for an onboarding provost submitted and discussed at the March 27, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

2025-03-27 Policy Review And Revision Process - Draft, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A draft revisal of the Policy Review and Revision Process submitted at the March 27, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

2025-03-27 Draft Of Hidden Documents Resolution, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A draft of a proposed resolution on hidden documents and administrative transparency submitted and discussed at the March 27, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

2025-03-27 Faculty Senate Standing Committees Members, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A membership list of the Faculty Senate Standing Committees presented at the March 27, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting.

2025-03-27 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate meeting minutes from March 27, 2025.

2025-03-26 University Graduate Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., University Graduate Committee.

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Meeting minutes from the University Graduate Committee from March 26, 2024.

2025-03-13 Statement Of Purpose For An Onboarding Provost - Revised Draft, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A revised draft of a statement of purpose for an onboarding provost after discussions during the February 27, 2025 Faculty Senate meeting and submitted to the Faculty Senate on March 13, 2025.

2025-02-27 First Day Complete Faculty Faqs, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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A list of questions by faculty and answers from Barnes & Noble submitted to the Faculty Senate on February 27, 2025 on the First Day Complete program to be introduced for the upcoming fall semester.