The School of Environmental and Public Affairs employs an interdisciplinary approach to create knowledge and understanding in the areas of public administration and governance, environmental science and studies, non-profit management, urban studies, and natural resources management.
A capstone is a senior project purpose of which is to consolidate classroom learning with research in an area of interest to the student. These capstone projects can be in the form of a portfolio of the student’s work or a more formal thesis or dissertation..
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Independent living program evaluation for Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently, Patricia Armour, Debra Moulton, and Araceli Pruett
HELP of Southern Nevada analysis project, Lauren Cella, Carly Dunlap, Jonathon Nunes, and Anna Vaillancourt
NevadaGIVES.org: Building website capacity for data collection, Snezhanka V. Christy and Lisa E. Stamanis
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada: A research design for data collection, Mario Heresi, Jamie Stout, Brandy Davis, and Cheyenne Pasquale
Telework within the Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region office, Theresa Lee, Lynne Arnold, John Wagner, Elias Samorano, and Anita Morgan
Evaluation of mentoring in southern Nevada, Andrew Merz and Glen Leavitt
Ready for Life — An evaluation: Factors relating to truancy and promising practices, Clayton Nichols, Shenita Harper, Maria Thomas, Mikaela Louve, and Christina Vela
Program evaluation: Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region business lines and focus areas “Water Drop” project, Adriana VanBuskirk, Marion Biron, Kris Kirby, and Theodore Anderson
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
City of Las Vegas, Department of Building and Safety: Valuation based fee schedule analysis, Darcy Adelbai-Hurd, Vicki L. Brown, Josh Turley, and Mary Ann Weidner
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center business plan, K. C. Brekken, Jeff Buchanan, David Gordon, and Doug Guild
The Case for increased cross-agency data sharing in the State of Nevada, Richard Entringer, Tina Jara, Alysia Peters, and Steve Price
Volunteer management analysis for the City of Las Vegas, Robert Fash, Jose Rodriguez, Bertral Washington, and Heather Whitesides
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Nonprofits in crisis: How to retain employees in the nonprofit sector, Liz Armstrong, Jocelyn Bluitt-Fisher, Lori Lopez-Newman, Diana R. Paul, and Keith R. Paul
The Use of policy analysis in southern Nevada planning and development departments, Dawn Barlow, Shane Dillon, Lynn Hunsinger, Ted Lendis, Neo Vidal, and Wendy Yada
City of Las Vegas Detention and Enforcement accreditation evaluation program, Daniel Bennett
Getting on track: Consolidating and streamlining positions at Clark County, Elaina Bhattacharyya, Kevin Cerny, Craig Christiansen, and Elizabeth Muto
The Role of tuition in financing higher education, Jay Craddock, Amjad Kisswani, Krista Kurvers, Hillery Leslie, Kumiko Primm, and Abigal Sills
Program evaluation of help Las Vegas Genesis Apartments, Shauna Davis, Bristol Ellington, Alexis Mussi, and Jason LaMarr Wasden
HopeLink: A program evaluation, Cheryl Edwards, Telma Lopez, Bryan Osborne, and Erik Pappa
City of Las Vegas Detention and Enforcement commission on accreditation of law enforcement accreditation program evaluation report, Karen Kelly, Cecelia McNeely, and Sandy Seda
Analysis of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Nevada, Andrea Sundberg, Brad Giles, Cedric Pittman, Imelda DeLatorre, and Rebbeca Morris Fridley
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
An Economic development plan for Boulder City, Mel Barosay, Amber Z. Cunningham, Dollinda Fields, and Silas Prince
Urban corruption policy analysis, Michael Buttars, John Devaney, Jared Gerber, and Kevin Sansom
Boulder City, Nevada revenue generating analysis, Mayra A. Castro, Dolores P. Leyva, Arnetta M. Meagher, and Wade Zimmerman
Recruit training academy Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, Kristin Cooper, Christine Dudas, Torrell Huber, Stephanie Jordan, and Darryl Martin
Policy analysis: Compressed workweek, Rick Crosby, Matt Richardson, Stephen Nowicki, and Ly Doan
Clark County town advisory boards and citizens advisory councils: Participation rates, Lucy Greger, Jason Hafen, Aaron Mueller, Heather Rosich, and Rebecca Saoud
City of Las Vegas human resources promotional selection process program evaluation, Rik Holman, Cecil Johnson, April Thomas, and Steve Weber
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Urban sustainability through green building, Andrea Anzalone, Virginia Sawyer, and Robert Woolsey
The Textbook adoption process in the state of Nevada: The teacher's perspective, Dwight Bellard, Rebecca Coates, and Tamara Hicks
Nevada's textbook adoption process: The state perspective, Mitch Bishop, Katie Bliven, and Scott Hess
City of Las Vegas municipal court house arrest program evaluation, Karen Coyne, Michele Hornstein, and Timothy Shattler
Nevada's textbook adoption policy: The role and influence of parents and interest groups, Brady Dehn, David Hood, Barry Michaels, and Harry Williams
Program evaluation report for: Nevada Child Seekers, Nori Evans, Raymond Keeler, and Lisa Pletz
City of Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department revenue policy and user fee analysis, Karla Fritchman, Jayne Harkins, and Cheryl Rodriguez
Harry Reid Center of Environmental Studies: Quality assurance program evaluation, Michael G. Herenick, Stephanie C. Hill, Tya R. Mathis, and Greg Troutman
Nuclear waste cooperative agreement collaborative study for the Nevada System of Higher Education, Betty Taylor, Renee Martinez, Rolanda Smith, and Emmit Lamb
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Department of Family Services: Adoption program evaluation, Bonnie Abramson, Kristy Amasaki, Michael N. Johnson, and James Padgett
Policy analysis of the Victim Offender Restitution Program, Veronica Damon, Marie Bostick, and LaMont McGary
Clark County Parks and Recreation, Daniel Davis, Josh Martinez, and Steven Schyman
Clark County outreach assistance to the chronically homeless, Sandy von Wolffradt, Kirk Medina, and Tony Vibabul
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Public safety communications center staffing: Do we have an emergency?, Steven L. Herrin
The Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) and its impact on the stability of provider networks in medicare + choice managed care organizations (MCOs), Frances R. Nelson
Probation violators: An examination of felony male adult probation violators in the state of Nevada, Stefanie Wilson Palacio
Charitable gambling in Nevada, J. Thomas Rainwater
Impacts of the tax shift of 1981: An examination of Nevada local governments, Philip F. Stoeckinger
Public participation as part of the Clark County nonconforming zone change process, Mara Weber
The Professional career paths of members of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, Jason Woywod
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Ergonomics and the public manager: Modeling a successful program, Ellen Anderson
User inputs: Importance of and satisfaction with attributes of the CAT bus system, Steven F. Farshid
Public libraries: Is independence better?, Gayle Hornaday
Factors that contribute to nursing job satisfaction at Valley Hospital, Christopher Jones
A Case study of UNLV students enrollment and financial services: The trend to blend key student services into a one-stop shop, Christina F. Twelves
The Corporate culture of Nevada hospitals, Sherese Marie Warren
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Cost recovery plans: Are they being used as a financial plannning tool in parks and recreation departments?, Billie M. Bastian
Third stage E-government and county employees: A case study of the Clark County Business License Department, Benjamin B. Bond III
A Study of community college funding, Patricia Charlton
Vulnerability assessment and mitigation planning in Clark County, Nevada: The challenges of policy implementation in the intergovernmental arena, Angelina L. Evans
The Economic impact of the adult dance establishments on the community, Christina Henry
A Safety analysis of roundabouts in the Las Vegas Valley Clark County, Nevada, Michael J. Janssen
Quality improvement: Physician providers, and the Women Health Connection Program, in the provision of breast and cervical cancer screening services in Nevada., Salome K. Kapella
Is it time for UNLV to reform its classified personnel system?, John H. Mueller
Racial profiling and mandatory data collection in Nevada: How will law enforcement respond?, Gregory M. Roehm
A Case for choice in education, Edward Tyndall
Nevada "nurselessness": An acute or chronic condition? An examination of the etiology and possible treatment alternatives, Jeanine Warren-Newmon
Recruiting and selection of police officers: A case study of the Clark County School District Police Department, Anthony A. York
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
‘Sworn’ versus ‘civilian’ career development paths in the fire service in Nevada, Kelly Blackmon
Better revenue forecasting: Is fiscal stress a stimulant? A look at Nevada local governments, Richard A. Derrick
Human subjects protection in research: Are we doing enough?, Marsha L. Green
An Empirical study of attitudes towards telecommuting among government finance professionals, Joseph J. Grippaldi
The Policies of implementing traffic calming in the Las Vegas Valley, David A. Guerra
Charter schools and accountability: An evalution of Nevada's charter school accountability legislation, Sonya Douglass Horsford
Workforce diversity programs: A case study of the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s “3-year diversity implementation plan”, Wilisha C. Moore
Lake Mead hospital conversion to complete delivery system, Roger W. Noorda
Assessing citizen preferences: Supporting and funding a new animal shelter facility, Theresa A. Viau
Workplace violence: A case study, Robert F. White
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Collaborative interaction: Military managers consulting with American Indians, Susan B. Barrow
Top female hospital executives in Las Vegas, Nevada: An in depth case study, Caroline R. Copeland
Policy for management of living collections at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, Peter F. Duncombe
Patient satisfaction in managed care, Veronda M. Finley
Clark County School District: Bonds and debt. Can they be divided equally?, Jocelyn Izumigawa
Nurses, pharmacists, and information technology in public healthcare, Larry Allen Malato
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998: Implementation in the state of Nevada, Kimberly Meier
Sales and use taxes in Clark County and potential implications of the Internet sales tax moratorium, Patrick Timothy Collins Smith
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
The Rural hospital dilema: Will Nevada’s rural hospital system survive?, Nancy L. Anderson
Impact of the American's with Disabilities Act on local government (a retrospective review of 10 years of action) specific to personnel administration, Mark A. Dascalos
Public finance of professional athletic facilities: Case studies in stadium and arena finance, Larry Harala
The Legislative history of gambling, 1861 - 1915, Ben Hetfeld
An Analysis of the socio-economic impact of casino gaming in Mesquite, Nevada, and its implications for public policy, Janice K. Hetfeld
A Study of the training methods used by the Vehicle Maintenance Department of the Clark County School District Transportation Division, Jon J. Howard
Coalition Formation: Governmental practices to resolve social issues, DelShanna Jones
Remote sensing and geographic information systems for decision analysis in public resource administration: Case study in a Southwestern watershed, William G. Kepner
Fat, dumb, and happy. The future of DOE/NV?, Michelle E. Slichko
Implementing corporate universities in the public sector: Evaluating Clark County’s supervisor’s organizational skills program, Karen E. Stevens
Gated communities as public entities, Dennis W. Stransky