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- Creator:
- Xiong, Chuyee
- Description:
- This project lays out a detailed development plan that will result in the establishment of a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization focusing on providing services for Hmong seniors in Sacramento, CA. This development plan establishes the feasibility of establishing a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization for Hmong seniors such that it could be adapted for others interested in other services or locations. It was determined that there is a scarcity of resources available for Hmong seniors through a nonprofit mission. This study includes 6 sections. The sections consist of an introduction, business plan, financials, results, discussion, and conclusion. The proposed name of this nonprofit organization is Hmong Eternal and Avid Living (HEAAL). Hmong seniors were selected due to the significance of the geographic location, demographics, and lack of resources for the target market.
- Resource Type:
- Graduate project
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration
- Creator:
- McDonald, Sarah LeeAnn
- Description:
- The real estate market can be an unfamiliar area and often even intimidating. It is difficult to know how to find the right resources to search for income properties. The process of deciding which property will yield the best return can be daunting. When receiving advice, it can be difficult to know if the advice is truly good advice. The overall aim of this research project was to explore, analyze, and increase the understanding of investing in real estate. Data were collected through various online sources and compiled into an easily comprehensible format. Insightful understanding by means of detailed research in the planning and searching phase is expected to enhance the outcome of investing in the housing market and increase the likelihood of a positive cash flow. Understanding how various forms of ownership can limit liability exposure and assist in obtaining financing will be beneficial. When investing in real estate it is important learn how tax laws can increase cash flow. Consideration should be given to the risk of owning rental properties and how to manage those properties. It is concluded that investing in real estate can yield greater returns than the stock market in the long term and can prove to be a lucrative investment.
- Resource Type:
- Graduate project
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration
- Creator:
- Ortiz-Zepeda, Francisco
- Description:
- In planning ahead for the future, steps should be taken to mitigate risk. We cannot prepare for everything, but we do have the power today, to protect against financial loss due to unmitigated risk. Insurance is a way for people to transfer risk; it is a way to accumulate cash, and it is also the best way to instantly create an estate. It is peace of mind with certain assurance that things will be okay. Because of our great commitment to family and work, and all things that matter to us, risk mitigation suddenly becomes an important factor. This study explores the feasibility of opening an insurance agency to help with risk mitigation and financial planning. This feasibility study begins with an introduction and is followed by the motivation behind the insurance business plan. The author gives a general description of the business and its products, and speaks about the competitive environment, of the local insurance industry. A SWOT analysis details the strengths and weaknesses of internal and external environmental forces, and a market analysis explores population size, growth rate, target market, median income, and the job market within the chosen location. The feasibility study also explores the details of the marketing strategy. In order to show profitability, the monthly requirement of policies sold will be described. Additionally, forecasted annual revenue for 3 years is summarized, as well as the contribution margin, breakeven point and the net present value (NPV) of cash flows. The feasibility study concludes with a brief summary and a recap.
- Resource Type:
- Graduate project
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration
- Creator:
- Linderman, Regan
- Description:
- This project explored the requirements and funds necessary to develop a series of ongoing workshops that teaches teens and young adults in Stanislaus County how to cook for themselves on a limited budget. The workshops are intended to support and build skills in the area of budgeting, meal planning, and meal preparation for young adults as they transition from high school to college or other areas of pursuit.
- Resource Type:
- Graduate project
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration
- Creator:
- Seagraves, Blake
- Description:
- The motivation behind this project and business plan was the author’s life-long goal of owning a restaurant and serving the community. The purpose of this business proposal was to define the complete process for setting up a restaurant that focuses on providing a family atmosphere and serves food representing European cuisine at a competitive price in an area surrounded by chain restaurants. Modesto (CA) currently has almost 100 restaurants serving a variety of cuisine in a traditional chain restaurant setting. The restaurants referenced in the plan do not promote or exhibit home-style service one would expect when invited to a friend’s home for lunch or dinner. The market analysis revealed there is potential for growth and opportunity supported by demographics that are conducive to the sustainability of the restaurant. The plan utilizes unconventional marketing techniques such as mobile device, application-driven practices to increase interest in the Gen X target customer to establish a niche market. The financial, operational, and organizational systems assessed are standard for the industry, do not carry additional benefits or risks, and suggest an industry average return on investment. Finally, the research disclosed an extensive commitment in time is required under optimal conditions to survive in a time when businesses are at a disadvantage due to current events such as COVID-19.
- Resource Type:
- Graduate project
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration
16. How green building requirements impact the commercial general contractor in Stockton, California
- Creator:
- Ferrell, Eva Jeanette
- Description:
- This project explored how green building construction impacted a commercial construction company in Stockton, California. Through an examination of green building construction as well as general commercial construction in the Stockton area, the author was able to consider the impact of green building construction upon a sample building company. The analysis also considered a detailed look into 5 target markets in the area selected. Using the context of 1 company, Ferrell Construction (a pseudonym), the project also includes a discussion of green building trends locally and globally.
- Resource Type:
- Graduate project
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration
- Creator:
- Hurtt, Joanna
- Description:
- Prior research has posited that forgiveness has many benefits. Forgiveness is said to reduce depression and anxiety, improve physical health, promote closeness, and be used as a self-repair strategy in a romantic relationship. The present research examined age, commitment, type of transgression, and forgiveness within a romantic relationship. I hypothesized that a) older adults would be more likely to forgive than younger adults; b) emotional painfulness of a transgression would be a predictor of one’s willingness to forgive; c) the more committed a person is to their partner, the more willing they would be to forgive. Participants (N = 636) were recruited from Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (M-TURK), and the California State University, Stanislaus online participant management system (SONA). Participants were asked if they were in a romantic relationship, and if so, had they experienced a transgression in their romantic relationship within the past 14 days. Participants were then asked if they forgave their partner. Age was not a significant predictor of forgiveness, but that may have been due to a restricted age range. Emotional painfulness and commitment were associated with forgiveness in the expected directions. The findings in this study continues to point in the direction that emotional painfulness and commitment are predictors of one’s willingness to forgive.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Department of Psychology and Child Development
- Creator:
- Puente, Melina
- Description:
- In an effort to evaluate alternative discipline practices and reduce school suspensions, an opportunity to implement a Focus Intervention Room program for the first time was made available at the school that was selected for this study. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a Focus Intervention Room program on student suspension rates comparing the same students during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 academic school year at a middle school located in California’s Central Valley. The results of a paired sample t-test analysis indicate no significant change in the rate (class periods) of suspensions among the same group of students one year after the implementation of the Focus Intervention Room program. However, two students in the group were suspended an exceptionally high number of periods during the two-year period and left the middle school prior to the conclusion of this study. When the data of the two outliers were removed, the analysis showed a significant change (< .05) in the rate (class periods) of suspensions among the same group of students one year after the implementation of the Focus Intervention Room program.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Department of Advanced Studies in Education
- Creator:
- Chubon, Brian
- Description:
- This study investigated the effects the online homework system MathXLforschools.com (MXL) had on student achievement as measured by exam scores in a high school Algebra 1 course. One hundred eight high school students, ranging from ninth to eleventh grade, from three different Algebra 1 classes, participated in the study. All three classes were taught by the author. The scores on a benchmark and final exam of students who completed homework using the MXL online homework system were compared to the scores of students who completed their homework using their textbook. During the first semester of the 2013 – 2014 school year all participants of the study completed their homework using only their textbooks. The study then compared the first quarter benchmark scores of participants who completed their homework using the MXL online homework system with their third quarter benchmark scores. In addition, the study compared the semester one final exam scores of the same participants with their semester two final exam scores. The study found that there was no statistical difference in exam scores of students who completed homework using MXL compared to students who completed homework using their textbook.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Department of Advanced Studies in Education
- Creator:
- Cwick, Marcia Ramirez
- Description:
- A comparative review of seven continuation schools’ websites demonstrated the necessity of good website design and communication for an effective promotion of public awareness. Without these public awareness elements, these schools struggle to have adequate visibility in their community. The most effective websites for public awareness contained elements of business partners, parent and student volunteers, and a clear display of the school’s purpose and student body data. These elements were methodically analyzed through SWOT analysis and other graphical data. Reflection of these shortcomings reveals room for improvements on their websites for better public awareness. Recommendations are based upon Harvest High School of Ripon as a local model. Results of this project suggest that most of these schools’ websites need more concise and developed details for public awareness.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Stanislaus
- Department:
- Master of Business Administration