Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.

For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

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Theses/Dissertations from 2007

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Harry Reid Center of Environmental Studies: Quality assurance program evaluation, Michael G. Herenick, Stephanie C. Hill, Tya R. Mathis, and Greg Troutman

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Proposing measures for assessing systems thinking interventions, Megan Aline Hopper

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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 2005

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A Comparison of population sizes and number of captures for the Desert Woodrat (Neotoma lepida) in two microhabitats in the Las Vegas Wash, Nevada, Jayson Barangan

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Streamlining the National Environmental Policy Act reporting requirements: A hard look at the healthy forests initiative, Jeffrey Alan Geller

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Study examining a DOE proposal to dispose of mixed low level waste at the Nevada test site using an alternative landfill design, Deborah Hart

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Public safety communications center staffing: Do we have an emergency?, Steven L. Herrin

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Converting turfgrass to xeriscape: Evaluating Southern Nevada water authority’s “Water smart program”, Tom Hudak

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Examining the basis for change in Clark County non-conforming zone change process, was it needed?, Maria D. Kaseko

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Assessing the relationships between the spatial variation in land-use spatial patterns and surface water quality, Majed A. Khater

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Total suspended solids in Las Vegas Wash, Mika Koponen

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Analyzing the effects of various sign types used by the Bureau of Land Management for desert cleanup and restoration projects, Christopher Linehan

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Using a systems dynamics approach to determine what can be done to minimize ozone production, Jusdi McDonald

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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

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Valuing wildfire risk mitigation in Kyle Canyon, Nevada, James P. O'Brien

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Observed omnivory in the herbivorous Blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), Stephen M. Oliveira Jr.

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Probation violators: An examination of felony male adult probation violators in the state of Nevada, Stefanie Wilson Palacio

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Charitable gambling in Nevada, J. Thomas Rainwater

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Impacts of the tax shift of 1981: An examination of Nevada local governments, Philip F. Stoeckinger

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Public participation as part of the Clark County nonconforming zone change process, Mara Weber

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The Professional Career Paths of Members of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, Jason Woywod

Theses/Dissertations from 2004

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Ergonomics and the public manager: Modeling a successful program, Ellen Anderson

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Effects of residential xeriscape conversions on property values: A baseline case study, Andréa E. Baker

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Defining soil type and habitat characteristics of the Arctomecon Californica, Philip S. Childers

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The Effects of off-road vehicle use in Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) habitats, Brent D. Clark

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User inputs: Importance of and satisfaction with attributes of the CAT bus system, Steven F. Farshid

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Evaluating the effectiveness of simulation-based instruction about water resources in Las Vegas, Stephanie Fincher

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Habitat preferences of four species of lizards found at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, Scott Garncarz

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The Effects of environmentally relevant doses of Perchlorate (ClO4-) on Rana Pipiens metamorphosis and development, Andrea N. Golli

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Vegetation characteristics associated with small mammal populations in the Las Vegas Wash, Christine Therese Herndon

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Public Libraries: Is Independence Better?, Gayle Hornaday

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An Exploratory study that examines perceptions, by the regulated community, on the effectiveness of air quality permitting for Clark County, by the Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management, Scott Jelinek

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A Study of invasive species cover near roads in a Red Rock Canyon Blackbrush Community, Christopher Keough

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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

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The Corporate culture of Nevada hospitals, Sherese Marie Warren

Theses/Dissertations from 2003

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Fish population dynamics during the establishment phase of a constructed wetland, Danielle Alegre

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Travel time study at the Wetlands Park National Preserve, Brandon Bair

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Risk of radiation exposure from the Transportation of high-level nuclear waste, Lawrence Banks

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Cost Recovery Plans: Are They Being Used as a Financial Planning Tool in Parks and Recreation Departments?, Billie M. Bastian

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Third stage E-government and county employees: A case study of the Clark County Business License Department, Benjamin B. Bond III

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The Distribution of phoshorus in the nature preserve at Clark County Wetlands Park in Las Vegas, Rosangela Gomez Brazao

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An Analysis of materials suitable for use as a pitfall trap in a desert environment, R. Renee Brown

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A Study of community college funding, Patricia Charlton

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Water quality remediation at the abandoned Jones-Kincaid Mine site, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe County, Nevada, Si-Ok Choi

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Assessment of potential environmental impacts of nature-based tours originating within Clark County, Nevada, Beth Domowicz

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An Analysis of apartment complex recycling in Clark County, Nevada, Noriko Eguchi

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Vulnerability assessment and mitigation planning in Clark County, Nevada: The challenges of policy implementation in the intergovernmental arena, Angelina L. Evans

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Consumptive water use at the Mirage Hotel and the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Johann A. Feller

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Trail conditions and preferences from a mountain bike users perspective in Cottonwood Valley, Jeff Frampton

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The Economic impact of the adult dance establishments on the community, Christina Henry

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A Safety Analysis of Roundabouts in the Las Vegas Valley Clark County, Nevada, Michael J. Janssen

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A Waste assessment of the UNLV dormitories, Colin Kaneda

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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

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Measuring the environmental attitudes of children in grade 4: A study in Clark County, Amir Khawaja

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Fluctuations in Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Counts at three lower Columbia River spawning sites, Eric Michael Loomis

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The 100th Meridian Initiative in Nevada: Assessing the westward movement of the Zebra mussel to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Megan McCoy

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Qualitative measurements of occupant comfort in five U.S. schools, Anthony Miller

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Computer aided dispatch technology: A study of the evolution and expectations of CAD and a comparative survey of CAD in the U. S. Fire Service and the Clark County Fire Department., Kenneth E. Morgan

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Is it Time for UNLV to Reform its Classified Personnel System?, John H. Mueller

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Racial Profiling and Mandatory Data Collection in Nevada: How will Law Enforcement Respond?, Gregory M. Roehm

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A Case for choice in education, Edward Tyndall

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Nevada "Nurselessness": An Acute or Chronic Condition? An Examination of the Etiology and Possible Treatment Alternatives, Jeanine Warren-Newmon

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Recruiting and selection of police officers: A case study of the Clark County School District Police Department, Anthony A. York

Theses/Dissertations from 2002

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Cross-sectional Study of Strength in Sharing: Philanthropy in Girl Scouting, Juergen Barbusca

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The Impact of the Winter's Doctrine on water allocation to the Gila River Indian Community, Deana P. Benally

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Coastal resort development and impacts on shallow water aquifers in southern Baja California, Sur. Mexico, Bud J. Bennenman

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‘Sworn’ versus ‘civilian’ career development paths in the fire service in Nevada, Kelly Blackmon

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A Study of obstacles to use of methane gas produced in landfills for energy, Sharee Lynn Bowdidge

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Research protocol for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus): Mirage Click Collection Study, Adrienne M. Cardwell

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An Economic analysis of the arsenic standard on Nevada, Jill S. Dale

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Better revenue forecasting: Is fiscal stress a stimulant? A look at Nevada local governments, Richard A. Derrick

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Human Subjects Protection in Research: Are We Doing Enough?, Marsha L. Green

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An Empirical study of attitudes towards telecommuting among government finance professionals, Joseph J. Grippaldi

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The Policies of Implementing Traffic Calming in the Las Vegas Valley, David A. Guerra

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Charter schools and accountability: An evalution of Nevada's charter school accountability legislation, Sonya Douglass Horsford

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Addressing helicopter noise impacts in Las Vegas, Nevada within the confines of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act, Jeffrey M. Jacquart

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The Impact of air quality on the selection of a home, Carol Lane

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Workforce diversity programs: A case study of the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s “3-year diversity implementation plan”, Wilisha C. Moore

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Mosquito population dynamics during the establishment phase of a constructed desert wetland, April Newman

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Lake Mead hospital conversion to complete delivery system, Roger W. Noorda

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Assessing citizen preferences: Supporting and funding a new animal shelter facility, Theresa A. Viau

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Workplace violence: A case study, Robert F. White