The Master of Public Administration degree is designed to provide the public administrator with an understanding of the governmental and economic environment in which he or she must work. In addition to serving administrators in governmental organizations, the program is appropriate for career military personnel, nonprofit organization administrators, and the private sector professionals whose responsibilities involve extensive contact with governmental agencies and public sector personnel.
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.
Capstones from 2018
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Evaluation for Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, Chris Buchanan, David Corral, and Gavin Whipple
Latino Youth Leadership Conference: Evaluation of Program Success, Participant College Attendance and Completion, Christian Clapp, Gil Revolorio, Juman Sharif, and Marjorie Stewart
Family Promise Final Evaluation, Muriel Duval, Heather Ashley-Henderson, and Patrick Becker
Program Evaluation for Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada, Josephine Fenton
Capstones from 2017
A Program Evaluation of The State of Nevada's Certified Public Manager Program, Carolyn Faircloth, Pat La Putt, Diana Ritter, and Shawntay Tyler
Program Evaluation for the Nevada School of the Arts, Cherie Garrity, Lisa Levine, Angela Phillips, and Izack Tenorio
[Community Oriented Policing (COP) Evaluation], Kaci Kerfeld, Taylor Glaser, and James Koloskie
Policy Analysys and Program Evaluation: Real Talk Youth Impact Program, Carlton Monroe, Liam MacCaul, Natalie Lorenzano, and Vincentiu Anghel
Capstones from 2016
Food Rescue Program Evaluation Three Square Food Bank, Anna Caputo, Rich Easter, Rosa Rosas, and Mark Sakurada
Building an Evaluation Framework for The Smith Center’s Education & Outreach Department, Melissa Jacobowitz, Chris Helda, Stephanie Hernandez, and Rico Casillas
A Program Evaluation of Outside Las Vegas’ YMCA Education Program, Robin Mendoza, Kevin Schmidt, Arcelia Barajas, and Branson Chun
Clark County Department of Family Services, Parenting Project, Julie Owens, Natalie Grajeda, Stephanie Thelen, David L. Olivieri, and Fredric Jackson
Capstones from 2015
Community Advanced Data and Research Analysis: A Mixed Methods Capstone Project, Michael Bernarndo, Brandie Green, Amber Konold, and Kathryn Weavil
An Evaluation of Clean the World, Las Vegas Volunteer Program, Chanton Cox, Bassem Dahdouh, and Madison Rousell
Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Program Evaluation, Ambrosia Crump and Dydia Garcia
Program Evaluation of Clark County Department of Family Services, Parenting Project, Marissa E. Duke, Emily Elzeftawy, and Michael D. Spies
Capstones from 2014
An Analysis of Capacity Issues within the Division of Mental and Behavioral Health for the State of Nevada, Jeffrey Buchwald, Tara Cooley, Enrique Mazon Jr., and Jessica Sifuentes
City of North Las Vegas Complete Streets Corridor Ranking Study Evaluation, Yasmin Dixon, Brianna Lawrence, Sarah Saenz, and Imari Thompson
Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow: Treatment Effects of the Stages of Employment Job Readiness Program on Program Completion and Employment Outcomes for Ex-Offenders, Michael Hammer, Stephanie Pocchia, and Stacy Howell
An Evaluation of the Clark County Wetlands Park Volunteer Program, Stephanie Holguin, Riley Kelley, Aaron Manfredi, and Michael McQuatters
Capstones from 2013
Friends of Rainbow Company Program Evaluation, Holly Balmer, Christian Downing, and Eric Garner
Friends in the Desert Foundation, Inc. Program Evaluation, Gina Brooksbank, Jessica Wilde, and Holly Williams
Spatial Health Indicator Analysis Data Collection UNLV Study, Amelia Gulling, Jeff Greer, and Tom Stewart
Capstones from 2012
Northern STARS Safety Village: Program Evaluation, Gawain Guedry, Marcie Jackson, and JoAnne Witter
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones 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
Capstones from 2003
Cost Recovery Plans: Are They Being Used as a Financial Planning 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
Capstones from 2002
Cross-sectional Study of Strength in Sharing: Philanthropy in Girl Scouting, Juergen Barbusca
‘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