Graduate Research Papers
This collection contains works by graduate students in the Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services.
The Graduate Research Paper is a non-thesis paper or project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. To view the Award Winners, click here.
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Submissions from 2022
A historical analysis of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agencies (FEMA) response and recovery to gulf coast hurricane and other weather-related disasters, Lauren Marie Denning Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2021
The impact of advocacy and social justice work on nonprofit funding and support, Brittany Appleton Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bias and barriers: An exploration of preventive measures to minimize the presence of Latinx professionals in postsecondary education, Janine Baeza Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Best business practices in cause-related marketing, Anna Eiskamp Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Impacts of evolving technology In nonprofits, Abby E. Engelberth Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
New frameworks for fundraising in performing arts nonprofits: trust, commitment, and utility as donor motivation, Evan Hilsabeck Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Abracadabra: Combatting Nonprofit Turnover When Your Staff Perform the Disappearing Act, Averi Gabrielle Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Data-Driven Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations, Amanda Kline Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Process for Nonprofits and Foundations to Engage in Productive Partnerships, Anna McCutcheon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Rising above the Stigma: Developing young leaders through Peer Mentoring, Shawn Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the benefits and challenges of diversification of revenue for nonprofit organizations, Mckenzie Musser Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Student access to school-based health care and the effects on academic achievement, behavior, and mental health, Brooke C. Olson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Engaging Older Adults in Virtual Volunteering: Benefits and Barriers in Good and Trying Times, Theresa Price Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Nonprofit Crowdfunding Best Practices, Shelly Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nonprofit fundraising: A look at effective employees’ participation, Moses A. Ulom Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
