Only in California 2,495 women are released from prisons and 186,571 from jail annually. Unable to find the right support not only to assess their rehabilitative needs accurately but also to find the proper resources that help them cover their specifi . . .

The purpose of this Applied Public Administration Project is to create a University Studies program plan that California State University, San Bernardino, can implement to assist Transfer students with academic and personal development during their tr . . .

This project examined Cal Poly Pomona’s policy for hiring administrators levels III and IV, Policy 1310 Management Personnel Plan (MPP), for clarity and inconsistencies. University policies are a system of principles that guide decisions and achieve r . . .

In the age of technology, there is an ever-increasing desire to understand what impact technology is having on the brain’s development. Technology is now taking over our K-12 Education system, as each student is issued a laptop to complete their studi . . .

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the state-funded early childhood education program Head Start to see if there were lasting positive effects past the elementary years in their reading and math scores. This was determined by retrieving date fr . . .

Research demonstrates that mentoring generally relates to a number of positive outcomes for both mentors and mentees. Studies on mentoring also point to a number of challenges to constructing a successful structured mentoring program. The aim of this . . .

It is important that students gain proper skills and industry-knowledge in order to be successful post-graduation (Darling-Hammond, Wilhoit, & Pittenger, 2014). Research shows that students who live on-campus in a college-themed community are more lik . . .

Scholarship management at Cal Poly Pomona requires involvement of various university divisions and departments that face an array of challenges which impact their ability to successfully administer and award scholarships, and fully service students du . . .

Research shows that the percentage of women holding Chief Administration Officer (CAO), also known as City Manager, positions, 13% is disproportionate to the percentage of women in our population, 51%. Nationally, women hold 53% of Assistant to CAO po . . .

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the complexity of intergovernmental relations and its impact on local government’s efforts to comply with federal legislation to improve surface water quality.

The issue of at-risk youth and juvenile recidivism is an enormous challenge for public administration. Administrators are not only faced with the significant costs associated with these issues, but a juvenile correctional system set on maintaining the . . .

This case study explores how the City of Los Angeles has recently seen an increase in the homeless population and the hardships that these individuals are forced to endure. The research was conducted primarily through a qualitative approach, along wit . . .

This report documents the development of a non-profit (NPO) organization whose mission is to address foster youth challenges as they transition to independent adult life. A brief analysis of the topic was performed to outline parameters for the NPO wo . . .

This study examines how Human Resources (HR) software is used in hiring at California State Universities (CSU’s). The purpose of this study is to conduct a qualitative analysis surveying HR personnel across the CSU’s to investigate opinions and behavi . . .

A reliable and efficient public transportation system, with equitable access, is a keystone to having economically viable and sustainable communities. It is essential for a good quality of life especially for disadvantaged communities with no other me . . .

The Shop Local After School Program is a community engagement opportunity developed by the City of West Covina, West Covina Unified, Covina-Valley Unified, and Rowland Unified School Districts. This program was developed as a business opportunity for . . .

This study was to provide the Learning Resource Center (LRC) with an evaluation of their learning strategies intervention course program, How to Learn: Engage & Learn. The study had two major purposes: (1) to determine the level of effectiveness of th . . .

With growing enrollment rates in higher education, it has become imperative for Universities to develop and implement the most innovative, current, and experiential educational experience for their students to be competitive in the real-world against . . .

The purpose of this study was to evaluate applicant perceptions and experiences of the Cal Poly Pomona graduate admissions process in order to identify potential causes of declining graduate student enrollment. This was determined through an online su . . .

The challenges faced by military veterans, who served in the United States Military deserve to be addressed and acknowledged. Veterans of this country’s armed forces put their lives on the line. They knowingly went to war, knowing they might not come . . .