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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Public safety services are needed in every municipality to serve and protect members of the community. There is a growing trend of contracting out public safety services, including police and fire services. This research will explore the cost-benefit . . .

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 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 . . .

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 research examines two courses, “NGOs and Social Service Outreach” and “International NGO Fieldwork in Vancouver,” offered at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and their impact on higher education students being change agents. An in . . .

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.

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 . . .

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 . . .

The purpose of this study is an assessment of the community garden in the City of Rialto. There is one existing city-operated community garden in Rialto that typically has a waiting list for available plots. Rialto is interested in expanding its commu . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

This research examines the barriers of effective and responsive service delivery at a public mental health agency (DMH) and looks at empirical research of transformational leadership to mitigate meeting agency objectives. A case study of the Departmen . . .

As a result of the passage of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), it appears value-based care is the future of healthcare in America. Value-based care focuses on quality instead of quantity and is projected to decrease th . . .

This paper will examine the evolution of the Higher Education Act from the initial passing in 1965 to now. With the implementation of the act, federal financial aid assistance for funding higher education through grants and loans has developed into a . . .

The concept of ethics can be considered very broad in terms of how it is conveyed in the workplace. As civil servants, employees in the Public Sector are known for representing the county and forms a general opinion on the overall performance of the g . . .

Given that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) broadly increased insurance coverage to the population of California, has increased coverage resulted in enhanced access to care? With a demonstrable trend in the increase in Emergency Department (ED)utilizatio . . .

The public sector employs thousands of individuals nationwide. Citizens have to deal with public sector offices on a daily basis. Because of the vital role they have in providing services to the community, they have to produce timely and efficiently. . . .

This paper focuses on the significant differences between high and low risks surgical procedures and health conditions in the hospital readmissions reduction program. The research in the literature demonstrates the various conditions, high and low ris . . .

The implementation of a proper leadership style can contribute to the increase in motivation and performance among employees in the public sector. Understanding which leadership style to use will depend on many factors such as the function of the orga . . .

The research problem and purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between manager leadership styles and employee retention. In describing the methods used and procedures used in studying the problem, the data was collected through an exte . . .

Research has indicated a significant correlation between economic hardship and health status. The citizens who have a lower level of income are likely to face financial complications. Most of the researchers are trying to establish a clear link betwee . . .

The main objective of the study is to determine the impact of public service motivation and compensation on employee work performance at the local government level. This study will be guided by three research objectives namely: to establish the relati . . .

As contracting out services is a common method utilized by public organizations, seeing public and private sector employees working together on delivering the same service is prevalent. Hence, to effectively render services, understanding the organiza . . .

This paper initially explores the current climate regarding public perceptions of local government effectiveness. There is a subsequent discussion of the general field of public relations from the context of historic and current practice as well as in . . .

Many Americans are unable to provide food for their households each month without the assistance of a public supplemental food program, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, . . .

Public sector organizations rely on their employees to meet organizational goals, achieve their mission, and make them fully functioning and effective organizations. The management of those employees will determine the effectiveness of an organization . . .

Compared to their urban counterparts, rural health systems frequently struggle to define grant processes and administrative solutions, which can result in a decreased probability of securing grants and impact organization's ability to grow or sustain . . .

Governments at all levels are tasked with meeting the needs of the vulnerable and at-risk populations in society. This research project will examine the network responsible for meeting the needs of the developmentally disabled population in California . . .

In the overall management of a software project, the Product Assurance activities encompass a wide variety of tasks throughout the project life cycle. These activities are accomplished through a combined application of configuration management (CM), v . . .

College completion gaps have been steadily rising with minority students in higher education. The California Community College system is largely comprised of a disproportionately disadvantaged student population. The Student Success Act was an attempt . . .

This paper investigates the impact of communication between Administrators and caseworkers on service delivery to consumers. The aim is to answer the questions "How does communication between administrators and caseworkers affect services to consumers . . .

Abstract Strategic Plans: How to Reduce Homelessness in Los Angeles County By Adams Fei Master of Public Administration, Public Sector Management and Leadership Homelessness is a global issue and some of the wealthiest cities are overwhelmed with extr . . .

New technology always aims to make our lives easier. An increasing number of businesses within the private sector are moving their services towards mobile applications and online portals that make their processes more convenient to the public. Self-se . . .

Employee Motivation is a powerful force in the public sector and is derived from the Latin word for movement. To further explain, the research methods used in this thesis demonstrate that employee motivation is the ability for employees to perform lon . . .

As publicly funded institutions, libraries have an inherent organizational value of being good, responsible stewards of public funds. However, the notion of “good” and “responsible” are subjective descriptions often reflecting the executive’s personal . . .

This research explores the intricacies of multiculturalism in an organization. It seeks to explain how multiculturalism affects an employee's ability to navigate being included in the workplace. The idea of diversity has evolved to also include second . . .

The number of women and couples who are waiting to conceive has risen steadily since the 1980's. Even though infertility is specified as a disease, the treatments and procedures for infertility are not yet recognized by the government as medically nec . . .