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  • The effectiveness of the spatial assimilation theory in describing current settlement patterns of Polish immigrants in Portland, OR

    Creator:
    Latta, Brian
    Abstract:
    The settlement patterns of European immigrants arriving around the turn of the 20th Century have been described using the theory of spatial assimilation. Recent academic literature has called into question whether this theory is still relevant in describing the settlement patterns of recent non-European immigrant groups, but has not been...
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    Capstone Project
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    Hannah Gosnell and Dwaine Plaza as members of my graduate committee, and for their ideas to help shape

  • Relationship between disability orientation and participation of children with disabilities in aquatic programs

    Creator:
    Schram, Bridgette M.
    Abstract:
    Increased physical activity (PA) in children has been linked to improved quality of life, as well as the establishment of life-long PA habits that lead to improved health outcomes. The literature suggests that children who participate in organized sport programs engage in more PA than children who do not. Notably,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , and Dr. Dwaine Plaza for their valuable support, input, and guidance throughout this process

  • Economic Analysis of A Road Usage Charge

    Creator:
    Ke, Yue
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    This study evaluates the distributional impacts of an alternative public roads finance method, a road usage charge (RUC) fee, on lower income households and rural households in Oregon. While previous research has relied on the 2001 and 2009 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), this research will uses the 2011-2013 Oregon...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Transportation network connectivity, facilities encouraging walkability, and crime

    Creator:
    Bornasal, Floraliza B.
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    This thesis explores the relationship between crime, transportation network connectivity, and engineered facilities built to increase walkability through a case study of twenty-five sites within the city of Spokane, Washington. Using data spanning between 2008 and 2010, the author developed a GIS model representing conditions of the built environment, social...
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    Masters Thesis
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    committee members, Dr. Karen Dixon, Dr. Dwaine Plaza, and Dr. Marc Norcross; Gates Millennium Scholars

  • An investigation and analysis of the incentives and disincentives for conflict prevention and mitigation in the Bureau of Reclamation's water management

    Creator:
    Ogren, Kimberly
    Abstract:
    This study addresses the question: "What are the incentives and disincentives for conflict prevention and mitigation in the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), and how do they factor into Reclamation's management of water in the western United States?" Incentives and disincentives for conflict prevention (i.e., actions taken to avoid conflict) and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    public administration can be. I thank Dr. Dwaine Plaza for and helping me keep my plans in check when I

  • Is there still a Southwest effect?

    Creator:
    bin Salam, Najmus Sakib
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    The US airline industry is going through a period of consolidation through mergers between leading airlines. A number of recent mergers have been approved by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) based on the presence of Southwest Airlines in merger-affected markets. In doing so, the DOJ makes...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • First generation students in clubs and organizations

    Creator:
    Bettencourt, Genia M.
    Abstract:
    Existing literature on first generation students focuses on the challenges these students encounter in arriving at and persisting within higher education. The area of first generation student involvement, particularly within clubs and organizations on campus, is relatively unknown. In this study, I conducted nine qualitative interviews with first generation students...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    , including:  My major professor, Janet Nishihara, for her support, perspective, and edits.  Dwaine

  • Students' Decision to Disclose a Bias-Related Incident

    Creator:
    Altmaier, Pamela M.
    Abstract:
    This qualitative study informed by a phenomenological approach explored the experiences of students when deciding to disclose bias-related incidents. Through an individual interview and follow-up focus group, eight participants shared their experience with bias-related incidents, decision to disclose or not to disclose, and perception of university resources. Five themes emerged...
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    Masters Thesis
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    -Cortez, Jeff Kenney, Dwaine Plaza, and Jennifer Almquist, thank you for guiding me. I have always been

  • Oregon's forest sector innovation system : an investigation towards advanced performance

    Creator:
    Orozco, Nadine C.
    Abstract:
    Innovation is a critical component for long term success of an organization. However, being innovative is rarely easy. Successful implementation of any innovation (product, process, or business system) can heavily rely on the functionality of the current innovation system in a given industry. An innovation system is composed of policies,...
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    Masters Thesis