Below are theses and dissertations completed by graduates of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Public Policy and Leadership (beginning in Summer 2016). This collection also includes theses and dissertations of graduates of the Environmental and Public Affairs Program (through Spring 2016).
For the entire collection of UNLV theses and dissertations, visit UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Total suspended solids in Las Vegas Wash, Mika Koponen
Analyzing the effects of various sign types used by the Bureau of Land Management for desert cleanup and restoration projects, Christopher Linehan
Using a systems dynamics approach to determine what can be done to minimize ozone production, Jusdi McDonald
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
Valuing wildfire risk mitigation in Kyle Canyon, Nevada, James P. O'Brien
Observed omnivory in the herbivorous Blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus), Stephen M. Oliveira Jr.
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
Effects of residential xeriscape conversions on property values: A baseline case study, Andréa E. Baker
Defining soil type and habitat characteristics of the Arctomecon Californica, Philip S. Childers
The Effects of off-road vehicle use in Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) habitats, Brent D. Clark
User inputs: Importance of and satisfaction with attributes of the CAT bus system, Steven F. Farshid
Evaluating the effectiveness of simulation-based instruction about water resources in Las Vegas, Stephanie Fincher
Habitat preferences of four species of lizards found at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, Scott Garncarz
The Effects of environmentally relevant doses of Perchlorate (ClO4-) on Rana Pipiens metamorphosis and development, Andrea N. Golli
Vegetation characteristics associated with small mammal populations in the Las Vegas Wash, Christine Therese Herndon
Public Libraries: Is Independence Better?, Gayle Hornaday
A Study of invasive species cover near roads in a Red Rock Canyon Blackbrush Community, Christopher Keough
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
Fish population dynamics during the establishment phase of a constructed wetland, Danielle Alegre
Travel time study at the Wetlands Park National Preserve, Brandon Bair
Risk of radiation exposure from the Transportation of high-level nuclear waste, Lawrence Banks
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
The Distribution of phoshorus in the nature preserve at Clark County Wetlands Park in Las Vegas, Rosangela Gomez Brazao
An Analysis of materials suitable for use as a pitfall trap in a desert environment, R. Renee Brown
A Study of community college funding, Patricia Charlton
Assessment of potential environmental impacts of nature-based tours originating within Clark County, Nevada, Beth Domowicz
An Analysis of apartment complex recycling in Clark County, Nevada, Noriko Eguchi
Vulnerability assessment and mitigation planning in Clark County, Nevada: The challenges of policy implementation in the intergovernmental arena, Angelina L. Evans
Consumptive water use at the Mirage Hotel and the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Johann A. Feller
Trail conditions and preferences from a mountain bike users perspective in Cottonwood Valley, Jeff Frampton
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
A Waste assessment of the UNLV dormitories, Colin Kaneda
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
Measuring the environmental attitudes of children in grade 4: A study in Clark County, Amir Khawaja
Fluctuations in Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Counts at three lower Columbia River spawning sites, Eric Michael Loomis
Qualitative measurements of occupant comfort in five U.S. schools, Anthony Miller
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
Cross-sectional Study of Strength in Sharing: Philanthropy in Girl Scouting, Juergen Barbusca
The Impact of the Winter's Doctrine on water allocation to the Gila River Indian Community, Deana P. Benally
Coastal resort development and impacts on shallow water aquifers in southern Baja California, Sur. Mexico, Bud J. Bennenman
‘Sworn’ versus ‘civilian’ career development paths in the fire service in Nevada, Kelly Blackmon
A Study of obstacles to use of methane gas produced in landfills for energy, Sharee Lynn Bowdidge
Research protocol for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus): Mirage Click Collection Study, Adrienne M. Cardwell
An Economic analysis of the arsenic standard on Nevada, Jill S. Dale
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
Addressing helicopter noise impacts in Las Vegas, Nevada within the confines of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act, Jeffrey M. Jacquart
The Impact of air quality on the selection of a home, Carol Lane
Workforce diversity programs: A case study of the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s “3-year diversity implementation plan”, Wilisha C. Moore
Mosquito population dynamics during the establishment phase of a constructed desert wetland, April Newman
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
Challenges for the new west: Economic impacts of wilderness in Nevada's rural counties, Lesley Regina Argo
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
An Ethical framework for interpreting the United States Endangered Species Act, Cathryn M. Elgin
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 NSvada, 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
Special event recycling: The future of UNLV's recycling program, Katherine A. Baker
Mapping the Boulder City wetlands using a global positioning system (GPS) and a geographic information system (GIS), Jennifer Lea Bishop
Comparative analysis of three remediation technologies for the clean up of petroleum contaminated groundwater, Thomas Bouck
Examination of the Bureau of Land Management's implementation of the Wild, Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act at Red Rock National Conservation Area, Christine E. Brehm
An Examination of gasoline pollutants from two-cycle Marine Engines within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Brian Carter
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
Deposition and uptake availability of lead shot for waterfowl at Honeybee Pond within the Overton Wildlife Management Area, Nevada, USA, Jason Eckberg
Two different soil sampling techniques for assessing soil lead concentrations at the Overton Wildlife Management Area, Nevada, Kristen E. Falc
An Examination of a Brownfield: The former North Las Vegas armory site, Rebecca L. Fowler
Public finance of professional athletic facilities: Case studies in stadium and arena finance, Larry Harala
An Analysis of the socio-economic impact of casino gambling in Mesquite, Nevada, and its implications for public policy, Janice K. Herfeld
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