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Effective Cognitive Learning Solutions For Special Education Students Of Nyc Public Schools In Underserved Communities Prepared For: Dr. Sheying Chen Pace University, Nicole N. Garvin Apr 2021

Effective Cognitive Learning Solutions For Special Education Students Of Nyc Public Schools In Underserved Communities Prepared For: Dr. Sheying Chen Pace University, Nicole N. Garvin

Master in Public Administration Theses

The goal of this report was to study scientific-based programs that promote the Theory of Cognition as the foundation to learning and teaching special education students and students classified as learning disabled in the public schools of under-served communities; to inform families who live and send their children to public schools in under-served communities of these alternative approaches to learning, inform them of their rights during IEP reviews and requesting an impartial hearing; and stop the School to Prison Pipeline. The research shows how students classified as special education in the most restrictive environment and students classified as Learning Disabled …


Implementing Housing First Initiatives And Programs For The Persistently Homeless Individuals And Families In Iredell County, North Carolina, Laketha Bobish Jan 2021

Implementing Housing First Initiatives And Programs For The Persistently Homeless Individuals And Families In Iredell County, North Carolina, Laketha Bobish

Master in Public Administration Theses

The purpose of this white paper study is to explore how Iredell County, North Carolina could effectively and efficiently implement housing first initiatives and programs for the persistently homeless using guidance from other counties that have successfully done so. The crisis of homelessness is growing at an alarming rate and current policy measures put in place to mitigate this issue are proving not to be as beneficial to the county of Iredell and the state of North Carolina as they could be. Iredell County North Carolina has not enacted Title V of the McKinney-Vento act which would allow for government …


An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Use Of Social Media By United Way Of Westchester And Putnam, Dian Xi, Ziyun Gao Jan 2015

An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Use Of Social Media By United Way Of Westchester And Putnam, Dian Xi, Ziyun Gao

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Incentivizing Employees Through Benefits And Recognition Programs At Pace University, Diana Dumitru Dec 2014

Incentivizing Employees Through Benefits And Recognition Programs At Pace University, Diana Dumitru

Master in Public Administration Theses

The nonprofit sector has seen a 20% increase in the number of higher education institutions over a period of 10 years, from 2000-2010, (Blackwood et al. 2012), which had a big impact on the public charity revenues and expenses. In this fast-paced growing environment, employees working in higher education are directly influenced by the changes and increase in the number of students. Motivating employees in such an environment can be challenging, therefore finding a comprehensive package that includes fair compensation levels, benefits, awards and recognition ceremonies and other incentives such as promotions and opportunities for growth are important for the …


Health Professionals’ Attitude Towards Substance Abusers : A Part Of The Health Professionals’ Value And Belief System Which Prevails In Society, Ana Gotay Jan 2014

Health Professionals’ Attitude Towards Substance Abusers : A Part Of The Health Professionals’ Value And Belief System Which Prevails In Society, Ana Gotay

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Pace University Athletics: Increasing Profitability And Performance, Jhanay Harris Jan 2014

Pace University Athletics: Increasing Profitability And Performance, Jhanay Harris

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Investigating Stigma Among Public Administration Students, Cora Venson Jan 2014

Investigating Stigma Among Public Administration Students, Cora Venson

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Does Having A Major And Lucrative Sports Arena Improve A Neighborhood’S Economy & Quality Of Life?, Natalie Hernandez Jan 2014

Does Having A Major And Lucrative Sports Arena Improve A Neighborhood’S Economy & Quality Of Life?, Natalie Hernandez

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Complexity In National Policy Implementation: A Top-Down Look At The Failure Of Healthcare.Gov, Samuel Fandrich Jan 2014

Complexity In National Policy Implementation: A Top-Down Look At The Failure Of Healthcare.Gov, Samuel Fandrich

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Roadmap To Recovery: A Strategic Plan For Westchester County Government To Increase Office Occupancy And Revitalize The I-287 Corridor, Britta Vander Linden Jan 2014

Roadmap To Recovery: A Strategic Plan For Westchester County Government To Increase Office Occupancy And Revitalize The I-287 Corridor, Britta Vander Linden

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


How Does Geriatric Care Management Affect Health Outcomes Of Geriatric Patients In Hospitals, Elaina Tate Jan 2014

How Does Geriatric Care Management Affect Health Outcomes Of Geriatric Patients In Hospitals, Elaina Tate

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Law Enforcement And Training, Erika Tremblay Jan 2014

Law Enforcement And Training, Erika Tremblay

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Correctional Education: Society Essential For Progressive Growth Or A Detrimental Use Of Taxpayers Money?, Danilo Guy Jan 2014

Correctional Education: Society Essential For Progressive Growth Or A Detrimental Use Of Taxpayers Money?, Danilo Guy

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Patient Centered Medical Home On The Patient’S Experience, Courtne Flynn Jan 2014

The Impact Of Patient Centered Medical Home On The Patient’S Experience, Courtne Flynn

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of The Marketing Strategies Of The Case Management Society Of America, Veronica Chepak Jan 2013

Evaluation Of The Marketing Strategies Of The Case Management Society Of America, Veronica Chepak

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


A Youth Revolt: Discerning The Impact Of “One-And-Done” Rule On Major Collegiate Championship Teams At The Division I Level, Erik Harris Jan 2013

A Youth Revolt: Discerning The Impact Of “One-And-Done” Rule On Major Collegiate Championship Teams At The Division I Level, Erik Harris

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Wireless Cell Towers And Antennae: Municipal And Private Relationship, James M. Collins Jan 2013

Wireless Cell Towers And Antennae: Municipal And Private Relationship, James M. Collins

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


The Persistence Of Bullying At School And Public Policy Responses: What Ails?, Rajeet Guha Jan 2013

The Persistence Of Bullying At School And Public Policy Responses: What Ails?, Rajeet Guha

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


How Successful Was Kickstarter In Raising Funds For Library For All?, Yeerang Jang Jan 2013

How Successful Was Kickstarter In Raising Funds For Library For All?, Yeerang Jang

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


New York State And Mid-Hudson Valley Nonprofits: The Impacts Of Late Contract Payments, Jodi Fernandes Jan 2010

New York State And Mid-Hudson Valley Nonprofits: The Impacts Of Late Contract Payments, Jodi Fernandes

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


Venture Philanthropy In 2009: Developments In The Field Since "Virtuous Capital", Annika Many Dec 2009

Venture Philanthropy In 2009: Developments In The Field Since "Virtuous Capital", Annika Many

Master in Public Administration Theses

This study will examine the evolution of the field of venture philanthropy since the late 1990s and will provide an updated guide to the types of organizations utilizing venture philanthropy strategies across the United States and internationally. The purpose of this research is to investigate how the field has changed as it has matured, to identify the key players and learnings of organizations across the field, and to develop a framework for the types of organizations that have been the most successful in implementing the venture philanthropy model.


How An Ethnic Store Impacts A Community - The Case Of Kam Sen Foods In White Plains, Tiantian Tang Jan 2009

How An Ethnic Store Impacts A Community - The Case Of Kam Sen Foods In White Plains, Tiantian Tang

Master in Public Administration Theses

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Administration, Dyson College of ARts and Sciences, Pace Universtiy.


Economic Development In Downtown Ossining Since 1969, Lutonya Russell-Humes Jan 2009

Economic Development In Downtown Ossining Since 1969, Lutonya Russell-Humes

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Of Patient Falls To Prevention Policies In Hospitals: A Case Study, Cornelia Branzan Jul 2008

The Relationship Of Patient Falls To Prevention Policies In Hospitals: A Case Study, Cornelia Branzan

Master in Public Administration Theses

There have been a lot of studies over the past decade on patient falls, risk factors, and strategies for preventing the falls. However, these studies provide answers for long term care; acute care and community hospitals need more specific interventions. Falls and their consequences are important for patients and families, health care providers, insurance companies, state agencies, hospital accreditation, and others. Furthermore, they are causing psychological and physiological injuries among the patients, take a greater time to recover, prolong hospitalization [15 days in Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Western Australia, Province of British Columbia and Quebec in Canada www.stopfalls.com )] and increase …


Health Insurance Policy In New York City And Westchester County, Colin Stone Jul 2008

Health Insurance Policy In New York City And Westchester County, Colin Stone

Master in Public Administration Theses

Health insurance policy is an important and timely issue in the United States. According to many reports, the number of individuals who lack any type of health insurance in this country numbers approximately 47 million. This paper will focus on government sponsored health insurance programs in New York City and Westchester County, New York, including a discussion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).


Artificial Transitive Fatty Acid (Tfa) Ban In Restaurants In Us Cities: Nyc-Doh Tfa Ban As A Model For Proactive Public Health Policy, Vidia S. Ramdeen Apr 2008

Artificial Transitive Fatty Acid (Tfa) Ban In Restaurants In Us Cities: Nyc-Doh Tfa Ban As A Model For Proactive Public Health Policy, Vidia S. Ramdeen

Master in Public Administration Theses

Today, restaurants, including all eateries that operate within New York City, as well as restaurants across the country, regularly use a rather large amount of an artery-clogging agent, commonly found within their vital ingredients. Artificial transitive fatty acid, or trans-fat as known to the consumer, is the target of the NYC Board of Health and Mental Hygiene, medical experts, and health conscious consumers, for permanent removal from all NYC restaurant menus by July 2008. Specifically, the NYC health code now requires that all establishments holding a NYC Health Department permit, including all restaurants, caterers, stationary hot and cold vendors, and …


Environmental Stewardship Of The Vermont Ski Industry And The Public's Willingness To Support, Karina V. Warshaw Apr 2008

Environmental Stewardship Of The Vermont Ski Industry And The Public's Willingness To Support, Karina V. Warshaw

Master in Public Administration Theses

No abstract provided.