The following papers/projects are produced by graduate students in programs where formal theses are not required. The majority (600+) are from the Occupational & Technical Studies program in the STEMPS Department of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies. They date from 1974-present.
Additional master's papers are produced in the Institute for the Humanities (Arts & Letters), Educational Foundations & Leadership Department (Education), and School of Dental Hygiene (Health Sciences). To browse master's papers by academic department or program, please go to the Browse by Research by College, Department, Center page.
Master's Projects from 2007
Testing Methods and Pass/Fail Rates in Developmental Mathematics Classes at Southwest Virginia Community College, Charlotte Tiller
Articulation Trends in Allied Health Programs, Felicia M. Toreno
Influence of Questionnaire Format on the Response Rate of Training Session Evaluations, Yumiao Zhu
Master's Projects from 2006
The Effects of Cyber Courses on Southside Virginia Community College Student's Grade Point Averages, Kelley A. Barnes
The Need for a Building Trades Program at Brunswick Senior High School, Raymond P. Bersch
Academic Performance of Students Who Receive Need-based Financial Aid, Corey W. Carlson
Differences in Work Expectations Held by Differing Generations of American Workers, Jeanian Clark
Affectiveness of Academic Eligibility Regulations on Athletes at Hanover High School in Hanover County, Virginia, Bernard S. Davis III
A Follow-up Study of Old Dominion University Fashion Graduates, Allison Dorsey
Employees' Attitudes Toward Motivation Techniques and Assessment Methods in a Health Care Organization, Deborah C. Ison
Effects of the Workbook God's Way to an A om Students Grade Point Averages, Donna Koson
The Relationship between Dress and Socio-Economics, Tiffany A. Machado
Vehicular Based Drug Box Temperature Control Study, Jonora Mejia
The Effectiveness of the Behavior-Based Safety Program at Jacobs Sverdrup's NASA Langley Rome Contract, Tony A. Mettert
A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Distance Learning in Opticianry Education, Kristi Ostrom
A Survey of Web Based Instruction in American High School Education, Dana C. Ross
Master's Projects from 2005
Electronically Posted Course Materials and Classroom Attendance, Shawnda Bentley
Effects of Technology Education on Middle School Language Arts (Reading) Achievement, Mark A. Bolt
A Study to Determine if the Tech Prep Program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has Academic Benefits Using Grade Point Average as a Predictor, Susan H. Carper
Student Reaction to the Use of Classroom Performance and Personal Response Systems in College Level Courses, Edmund A. Donato
An Analysis of the Expectations of Old Dominion University Students Enrolled in the Fashion Industry Course, Jarnell Dorman
An Analysis of Attitudes Toward Instructional Technology Integration at Heritage High School, Nicole P. Edwards
Determining the Benefits of Seeking Phlebotomy Program Approval from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Frankie Harris-Lyne
The Demand for Industrial Technology and Technology Education Faculty Professors at United States Universities, Cleo Hicks Jr.
Business and Industry Training Employment Opportunities in Chesapeake, Virginia, Jessica E. Ingram
Virginia Quality Institute's Conflict Management Training, Marguerite Inscoe
Factors Contributing to Virginia Marketing Education's Low Participation in State DECA Competitive Written Events, Eric R. Keiser
Technology Education in Virginia's Private School System, Cara Kimball
Attitudes of Potential Employers in Southwestern Virginia Toward Hiring Newly Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants Who are Graduates of the Wytheville Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Julia S. Jackson King
The Effectiveness of Loudoun Country Public Schools Teacher Cadet Program, Erik J. Kittelson
Knowledge Management in Training in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Stephanie McKinney
Factors that Contribute to Turnover of Sales Professionals in South Hampton Roads, Monica Miccio-Vieira
Tidewater Virginia Technology Education Teacher Professional Development Needs, Richard A. Nash
Gender and Programming Language Preferences of Computer Programming Students at Moraine Valley Community College, Dawn Patitucci
The Attitudes of Students Enrolled in Riding Instruction Preparation Classes, Bethanne Ridgeway
Alternative High Schools on the Virginia Peninsula, Oliver Robertson
The Effects of the Hampton Roads Women's Network Program on its Participants at Bank of America, Charlene T. Runner
Old Dominion University Department of Human Resources Customer Satisfaction Study, September C. Sanderlin
Directions of Dissertation Research at Universities Preparing Future Technology Education Teacher Educators, David A. Sontos
Human Resources Managers and the Family Medical Leave Act, Rhonda Taylor
Middle School Equipment Needs to Teach the Standards for Technology Literacy, Thomas G. Warner
Effects of pH on Biomass Allocation in Acer rubrum Seedlings, Marc C. Wingett
Correlation Between SOL Scores and Personal Computer Ownership with Internet Access, Christy Yaple
Master's Projects from 2004
Motivators for Enrolling Children in Preschool and Child Care Programs: A Difference Between Latino and Non-Latino Parents, Barbara Andre
The Curriculum Content of Master's Level Fashion Merchandising Programs Throughout the United States, Christine Aulicino
Social Interaction and Reading Achievement Among Children in Poverty, Kendra M. Boykin
The Effects of Reading Readiness And Student Achievement in the Primary Grades Through The Use of Phonemic Awareness, Curtis A. S. Campbell
Ability To Cope With The Increased Costs of Complying With The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Debra B. Cline
The Types of Computer Technology Skills Needed by Graduates of the Information Systems Technology Program, Thomas Czerwinski
The Equipment Needs of the Standards for Technological Literacy, Julian B. Duffey
The Relationship of High School Mathematics Standard Test Scores and Illustration and Design Technology Courses, Richard R. Dyer
Do Distance Learning Students Taking Business and Technology Courses at Olympic College Achieve the Same Grade Point Averages as On-Campus Students in the Same Courses, Steven J. Ericson
Does Excessive Absence from Class Lead to Lower Levels of Academic Achievement, Janet L. Faison
Performance Comparison of Trade Readjustment Act and Traditional Students of Wytheville Community College, Jeffrey B. Fields
The Effectiveness of the Freshman Academy at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, Maurice Frazier
Determination of Why Students Enrolled in Bluefield Regional Medical Center School of Medical Technology Cannot Receive Government Financial Assistance, James E. Gibberson
The Relationship Between PALS Scores and Classroom Performance, Robin Jordan
Effects of Note Taking on Student Grades, Amy K. Keenan
Collaborative Strategies that would Minimize Interruption in Work Output in a Human Resources Development Department during an Acquisition, Crystal E. Lilly
The Effects Pre-School Attendance has on Kindergarten Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening, Dennise M. Marcinko
Marketing Supported Employment Programs and the Relationship to Employment Opportunities, Sara L. McInturff
The Relationship Between Learner Responsibility and Performance of Students Enrolled in Career and Technical Education Core Curriculum Courses, Linda B. Mills
Impact of Kindergarten Format on First-Grade Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening Assessments, Gail W. Ricks
Awareness and Perceptions of Old Dominion University's Teletechnet Program by Lord Fairfax Community College Students, Rita Rowand
The Success Rate of Military Students in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Preparation Class, Margaret A. Russo
The Effectiveness Of The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Work Control Course For Inclusion Into The NAVY-Wide Work Control Refresher Course, Russell E. Shiplet
The Satisfaction of Federal Government Workers, Union and Non-union, with the Effectiveness of their Representation on Job Security Issues, Anthony W. Sommerville
Implementation of Standards of Technological Literacy, Scott A. Sonier
Master's Projects from 2003
Factors that Influenced Enrollment in the Firm Program at Bethel High School, Susan Carroll
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of the Leadership Learning Website at Bank of America, Gloria D. Govan
The Attitudes of Core Subject Teachers Toward Making Technology Education a Required Subject, Michael C. Hamby
A Study to Determine the Relationship Between Parent's Work and Their Concern for Their Children Becoming Technologically Literate, Gerald T. Hoover
Problem-Based Learning: Implications for the Allied Dental Sciences Program at Jordan University of Science and Technology, Zain A. Malkawi
The Relationship Between Afloat Training Group Norfolk Levels of Effectiveness to Formal Assessment/Inspections as a Predictor of Atlantic Fleet Shipboard Engineering Readiness, Juan D. Marpuri Jr.
Effects of Enhanced Evaluative Feedback on Student Grades, Roney A. McDaniel
Competency-Based Education: Implications for Curricular Development of the Allied Dental Science Program at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, Suhair Ref' at Obeidat
A Relationship between Grades Earned by Sixth Grade Core Science Students and their End of Year Grades, Denise Wilda Padrick
The Effectiveness of Internet Support to Increase Student's Grades in an Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, Shawngela F. Pierce
Effects of Group Versus Individual Instruction on At-Risk Students Grade Point Averages, Christine S. Ricks
Parents' Definition of Technological Literacy and Their Perceived Attitudes toward Technological Literacy, Charles L. Thomas
Distance Education in Tidewater Virginia, Lisa Wornom-Zahralddin
Training Programs Used by Small Businesses on the Peninsula of Hampton Roads, Virginia, Deborah Y. Yehlen
Master's Projects from 2002
An Analysis of Hourly Employees Fears of the "Into the Future" Testing Program, Brian D. Anderson
A Comparative Study of Employment Offers Made to Pre-Employment Trainees, Charles Bartocci
The Relationship Between a Sense of Urgency Implementation and Successful Change Strategies in Organizations, Brian Keith Baxter
Determining Effective, Cost-Efficient Marketing Efforts for Old Dominion University's Teletechnet Program, Douglas Brown
A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Teletechnet Distance Education with Traditional Classroom Education Among Old Dominion University Industrial Technology Graduates 1998-2000, Robert J. Cartwright
Beginning a Cooperative Office Education Program for the Career and Technical Education Students at Essex High School, Teresa P. Fallin
Long Term Goals and Program Choices of New Students Entering Yavapai College - Verde Valley Campus, Alexandra Helm-Correa
The Relationship Between Cadets who prefer "Gangsta" or "Hip Hop" Attire and Their Academic Performance, Patrick Hunt
Project UPDATE-Technology Education-and the Impacts on Virginia Standards of Learning Achievement, Doyle L. James
Identifying the Causes of the New Hire Turnover at the Panasonic Customer Call Center, Donna W. Jones
Tactics Used by Community Resource Police Officers in Reducing Drug Dealing in Norfolk, Virginia Multi-family Housing Developments, Gilda B. Klein