This study focused on both the voice and experience of successful Black students in higher education as well as the factors, both internal and institutional that they perceive as contributors to their success. This research is important because while . . .

Suspended sediment was investigated above and below beaver ponds in the Beaver Creek drainage in the south central mountains of Idaho near Idaho City from March 1979 through September 1979. The study was to identify the potential for beaver ponds as s . . .

The abundance, seasonal distribution, holding habitat and behavior of adult summer steelhead were studied during the summers of 1979-1981 in the Trinity River system, California. The North Fork Trinity River and New River were the only streams in the . . .

Opuntia basilaris Engelm. & Bigelow var. treleasei (J.M. Coult.) Toumey (OBT), commonly known as Bakersfield cactus, is endemic to parts of Kern County, California. O. b. var. treleasei is one of four varieties of Opuntia basilaris and is state and fe . . .

nderground water storage has now beco m e an essential element in meeting C alifornia’s future water needs. The traditiona l method to capture and store water for later u se was to simply dam a river. However, for C alifornia the days of damming a maj . . .

The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of genetic divergence among populations of Vaejovis confusus in the southern San Joaquin Valley and across the state of California. Although there has been considerable research to measure genetic . . .

Fort Tejon State Historic Park (CA-KER-2848/H) is what remains of the historic post located in Canada de las Uvas, Grapevine Canyon, in Kern County, California. The fort was occupied by the U.S. Army from 1854 to 1864. The focus of this work is the r . . .

International student offices are created at university campuses around the U.S, which comes with an incredible responsibility. The International Students and Programs (ISP) department at California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) is a small depar . . .

The lack of pre-college preparation programs aimed at serving foster youth has led to low postsecondary degree attainment rates among this population. This thesis evaluates current programs that serve the foster youth population, such as the Independe . . .

This paper’s goal was to determine whether certain variables predict a student’s attainment of skills and knowledge and their engagement in classroom activities using a multivariate regression analysis. Identifying predictor variables for these two mo . . .

Hospice provides comfort care services for dying patients and support for the patients’ families and/or caregivers. The research for this program evaluation is focused on two issues. The first issue is the underutilization of hospice due to a lack of . . .

The purpose of this study is to determine what the best practices are for adults with autism. The idea behind the research was to find scientific research that showed the best practices for caring for adults with autism, from services offered in day . . .

The purpose of this paper was to create an action plan to help improve HCBB develop a donor recruitment plan. The focus was to revise HCBB’s communication strategies to blood donors by creating a strategic marketing plan that may help yield meaningful . . .

This research project was based on creating a non-medical home healthcare business to serve the residents of Bakersfield, California, and the surrounding areas of Kern County. The business will begin as a home-based business, but as revenue and client . . .

Nonprofit organizations face considerable challenges related to managing and collecting data. Among the challenges that nonprofits face is the lack of resources to perform such methods as collecting, managing and analyzing data. The information gather . . .

The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between culture and treatment compliance among Latina woman in both urban and rural settings. The Latina population, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as an ethnic group, “refers to a pers . . .

The Hispanic population is the fastest growing minority group in the United States (U.S.). Although the U.S. has a Gross Domestic Product of $13.2 trillion and spends 17.6 percent over a year in healthcare, health care is not available or easily acces . . .

The study was initiated in the spring of 2013. The study was conducted on five days in May 2013 and one day was spent at each clinic site. A pilot project was conducted at Central Clinic on May 7th, 2013 and four other CSV clinics were surveyed on May . . .

On March 23, 2010, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was enacted into Federal law, thereby requiring many changes to the current healthcare system in the United States. A major portion of PPACA is the expansion to Medicare and Med . . .

This research study explores the relationship between adult obesity and adult Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in California. The State has been experiencing fast growing rates of increase in adult obesity. SNAP participation also grew . . .

In 2012, the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) published updated clinical practice guidelines for transfusions that are significantly more restrictive than those previously released in 2001. The more restrictive guidelines were d . . .

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has initiated the reshaping of America’s healthcare industry. The new law enacted in March of 2010 recognizes the shortage of primary care providers and has provided incentive funds to increase th . . .

Regulatory safety guidelines are arising to be more present in work environments. With hazards increasing and work hours climbing, organizations of all sizes are faced with compliance issues related to the protection of life and the environment. With . . .

Children all over the world are victims of bullying each year, and although bullying is thought to have been a normal part of growing up in the past, children are more often suffering from depression and are at higher risk of contemplating suicide (bu . . .

At this time, hospitals and other health care facilities are only able to transfuse the gift of life to a patient in need with the help of voluntary blood donors. However, the number of eligible blood donors was significantly reduced after efforts wer . . .

Domestic violence has been a social issue for many years and response to this problem the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault (AAFVSA) was founded by a group of volunteers. The AAFVSA is a nonprofit organization that began by operating . . .

For the past several years, the United States has had an issue with drug trafficking. Drug smugglers continue to make persistent efforts to get supply Americans with illicit drugs. They conceal drugs in cargo shipments, vehicles, and hidden compartmen . . .

California Department of Education’s (CDE) mission is to “provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parent . . .

After more than a decade, the United States is still struggling to address the academic achievement gap between Hispanic and White students. Addressing this issue is critical considering that a large number of Hispanic college graduates will be needed . . .

Immigration had become the culture of America. American history mainly builds by the diversity of immigrants from different places around the world. The first immigrant groups came from Europe which later expanded to immigrants from different continen . . .

In the United States there are millions of illegal immigrants apprehended each year at the border. There are three borders through which immigrants try to enter this country and they are the Coastal Border, Northern Border, and Southwest Border. Over . . .

Within recent years, there has been a significant increase in shootings throughout the United States of America. In an effort to prevent the next shooting from occurring, and to keep the United States of America a safer place to live, a policy proposa . . .

Cases of trauma being caused by distracted driving are increasing. The following is a sample of plans that can be used to end this problem and the rationale for implementing these plans. While conducting presentations at local area schools, KMC can e . . .

America’s middle class has been shrinking in size and median income due to decades of income inequalities and financial discrepancies. Median-income households have been earning less due to income inequalities that have led to exceeding debt levels an . . .

Hydraulic Fracturing has been around for over a hundred years and practiced in the oil field industry. It wasn’t until recently with the big boom in hydraulic fracturing that raised controversy over the regulations involved in fracturing. Part of the . . .

The Golden Empire Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) is a professional organization that provides a continuing education and networking forum for environmental professionals in Kern County. Its goals are to promote environmental . . .

Today there is a great debate on the legalization of marijuana. Although the legalization of marijuana is of great importance, this paper is not an argument for the legalization of marijuana. This paper is simply an analysis of the current policies re . . .

The DREAM Act has endured a tumultuous journey since its introduction in 2001. The bill has survived multiple revisions, additions to other bills and finally stands alone, as a bill that was a few votes shy of becoming a reality for the Dreamers. Many . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore training models and funding related to the health care workforce needs of those who serve an older adult population. Three main questions were addressed: What methods of training a health care workforce focused . . .

“In pursuit of CSUB’s vision and our commitment to serve the Southern San Joaquin Valley, individuals enrolled in our Department of Public Policy, and Administration (PPA) programs engage in learning experiences to develop new skills and expertise tha . . .

The two main causes of childhood obesity consuming more refined, high-calorie foods and being less physically active. Research has found contributing factors that cause lower rates of physical activity are excessive video games and television, unsafe . . .

The purpose of this research is to recommend a program proposal to combat cyberbullying. Bullying in school used to end when the bell rang. Now, with the advancements in technology, comes instantaneous and anonymous ways for cyberbullies to torment th . . .

The purpose of this research project is to examine the different stressors or indicators of burnout for 911 dispatchers working for both law enforcement organizations as well as fire personnel in the County of Kern. This is a master’s thesis applied r . . .

Public pensions in the United States have faced unprecedented reforms in recent years. From the smallest special district to the largest states in the union, from the state of Florida all the way to Alaska, public entities across the county have made . . .

The primary goal of this research is to determine whether highland Pakistani populations share close biological affinities to one another, or if they represent phenetically distant groups. This research is undertaken in order to: 1. Test models of den . . .

There is an epidemic facing today’s youth, that if not acted upon could cause today’s youth to be the first generation to be the first generation to lot out live the previous generation. The epidemic that is facing today’s youth is childhood obesity. . . .

Kern County, particularly Bakersfield, is experiencing an influx of participants in the underground economy. The underground economy encompasses, for purposes of this study, street vendors of food whose earnings go unregulated. Agencies such as the Ke . . .

The needs of victims of family violence are more than often unmet. Victims of abuse require a skill set, programming, and help from many individuals to overcome the struggles abuse has caused. They live a constant life of struggle, trauma, and physiol . . .

In October 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 109. The law mandates that individuals sentenced to non-serious, non-violent or non-sex offenses serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. Since its im . . .

California has one of the most expensive workers compensation systems in the nation. Employers pay a high premium to carry a workers compensation policy. In California, if employers do not carry any workers compensation they can be subject to high fin . . .