Browsing Public Affairs PhD dissertations - DO NOT EDIT by Title
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A comparison of magnet schools to traditional schools: Application of critical education theory
(2016-05-10)After considerable research, it was determined that a research gap exists that examines the overall impact of school choice concerning magnet and traditional high schools. The timing is especially critical in Texas with ... -
The Aesthetic Experiences Of Public School Teachers: A Study Of The Physical Environment Of Schools Through The Lens Of The Organizational Aesthetics Framework
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2013-07-22)Related in part to the study of organizational culture, organizational aesthetics is concerned more with that level of culture that is represented through the symbols and artifacts found within an organization. Artifacts, ... -
African Americans, STEM, and Entrepreneurship: A Study of Factors that Influence African Americans to Pursue Entrepreneurship in STEM Fields
(2017-03-20)Minority business entrepreneurship, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), provides multiple opportunities for innovation, job creation, high earning potential for underrepresented ... -
The Children Of Mexican Immigrants In U.s.public Schools: Exploring Their Parents' And Teachers' Perception And Knowledge Gaps
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2013-03-20)The influx of Mexican immigrants has posed enormous challenges to the nation's public school systems where migration is rapidly increasing. The high Hispanic dropout rate points to a failure in educating Latinos and has ... -
Closing The Gap In Higher Education: African American Male College Students Perceptions Of Advising At A Two Year College
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2011-07-14)The attrition of minority students is fast becoming a salient issue in higher education. Academic advising has long been viewed as a determinant of participation, persistence and success. Persistence focuses on retention. ... -
Collaboration Among Federal Managers: Administrative Conjunction In Faith Based And Community Initiatives
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2009-09-16)The role of government is less clear than ever in an increasingly complex world. As a result, working in government has also become more challenging. In this information driven society, government workers are asked to ... -
COMMUNITY PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND WATER: A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN TEXAS CITIES
(2023-05-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 05/16/2025** ABSTRACT: Riparian lands, the interface between terrestrial and water ecologies, play a critical role in keeping urban ecosystems healthy. However, rapidly ... -
A Comparison Of Economic Development Between Texas Cities Using The Economic Development Tax 4A/4B And Texas Cities Not Using The Tax
(Public Administration, 2012-07-25)Over the last three decades, economic development has been a major policy issue in the State of Texas. But after the amendment of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 and subsequent amendments, municipalities are using ... -
Crisis In Police Recruitment: Public Service Motivation And Changes In Generational Preferences
(Public Administration, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this research project was to determine if a downward trend exists in the number of people who are motivated to become police officers and to explore whether there has been a shift in motivational factors ... -
Diffusion Of Locally Developed Applications Across The United States Judiciary
Current literature suggests that networks impact the diffusion of innovations. This dissertation seeks to uncover the reasons behind diffusion patterns of locally developed applications (LDAs) across the United States ... -
Effective Truancy Reduction Programs: How Is Success Defined?
This research examines how stakeholders involved with the Dallas County Truancy Court measure and define the success of truancy reduction programs. Previous studies have failed to include the perceptions of all of these ... -
The Emergence Of Women City Managers In Texas In The Late 20th Century And The Early 21st Century
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-03-10)The first generation of women city managers in the late 20th Century and early 21st Century have one thing in common: all were initially mentored and promoted by men. Like survivors of a Texas tornado that huddle in the ... -
Engaging Over-age Participants In Urban Learning And Work Environments: An Empirical Demonstration Of Macro-level Efficiency Through Effective At-risk Student And Teacher Recovery
(Public Administration, 2011-10-11)This study reviews data-driven appraisals of No Child Left Behind (2001) as well as the nation's at-risk student- and teacher dropout problems. Little, if any, evidence is found that troubled, over-age teens or struggling, ... -
Evolving Telephone Policy: Universal Service
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2007-08-23)Important public policy decisions are commonly made that depend upon short, medium, and long term time periods to achieve success or widespread adoption. Universal Service and telephone penetration among underserved ... -
An Examination Of The Applicability Of The Citistat Performance Management System To Municipal Fire Departments
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2011-03-03)Local governments continue to face difficulty transitioning from performance measurement systems to performance management systems. The purpose of this research is to determine if the Citistat performance management system ... -
Examining individual student success through the lens of new institutional economics in an urban public school district : the great graduation gamble
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2011-07-14)In a perfect world, neo-classical economics and rational theory make sense. But in this imperfect world this paper has turned to Oliver Williamson and his understanding of New Institutional Economics to help us make sense. ... -
Factors Influencing The Relationship Between Nonprofit Child Care Providers And The Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services As A Predictor Of Policy Outcomes
(Public Administration, 2008-04-22)Over the past 30 plus years, there has been a shift in public administration responsibilities from providing direct services to the complex functions of contract management. Public administrators must now perform functions ... -
The Factors That Influence The Development Of Performance Measures In Texas Counties
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2014-03-12)Over the past few decades, governments have developed performance measurement systems with the objective of improving the quality and effectiveness of services delivered to the public. However, there is scant information ... -
Gentrification in Washington D.C.: A Tug-of-War Between Development and Displacement
(2018-05-09)During the past two decades, gentrification has been defined as a form of urban renewal where suburban dwellers have opted to return to the inner cities, attracting new investments, property development, and higher housing ... -
High School Influences On College Enrollment And College Graduation Of Dallas Independent School District 2002 Graduates
(Urban & Public Affairs, 2011-10-11)The overarching goal for American education under President Barack Obama has been to increase college enrollment and completion rates. The pressure to achieve this goal has been keenly felt in the postsecondary community, ...