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    Does Post-Secondary Coursework Predict Perceived Sales Success?
    (North Dakota State University, 2019) Justin, Briana
    A sales career is common for recent graduates of post-secondary institutions. Looking to see if post-secondary coursework completed predicts perceived sales success assists new and upcoming programs to determine the most beneficial ways to prepare students. This study asks sales representatives at a major U.S. based corporation to answer in what ways their different levels of post-secondary coursework assists in their sales careers.
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    The Four-Day versus the Five-Day School Week: A Comparative Study of South Dakota Schools
    (North Dakota State University, 2014) Hedtke, Joel Timothy
    The purpose of this study was to determine what impact the four-day school week had on the Dakota STEP test by comparing four-day schools to themselves three years before their switch to their Dakota STEP test scores in 2009 – 2011. The four-day schools were then compared to similar five-day schools’ performance on the Dakota STEP test to determine if four-day schools were outperforming their five-day counterparts. In addition to these quantitative comparisons, a survey was sent to four-day school administrators to discover what perceptions principals had of the four-day school week, what perceptions superintendents had of the four-day school week, and how teachers utilize the non-contact day.
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    Professional Development Programs: Making the Case for Investing in Support-Staff at a Private, Undergraduate Institution
    (North Dakota State University, 2014) Amundsen, Rebecca Lee
    The purpose of this study was to determine whether support-staff at Concordia College feel valued by the institution and whether they perceive that workplace satisfaction will improve with the creation and implementation of a professional development program. A survey was conducted and responses were analyzed based on comparisons of the mean, frequency, and correlation, as well as an evaluation of written responses. There were no significant differences found between support-staff in academic departments and academic administrative offices in terms of level of satisfaction, feeling valued, or the perceived impact of a professional development program. Overall, support-staff perceived that a professional development program would improve their workplace satisfaction, ability to take on new responsibilities, and retention at the college.
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    To Tweet or Not To Tweet: An Analysis of the Effect of Twitter on Secondary Student Performance, Engagement, and Attitudes
    (North Dakota State University, 2017) Slocomb, Matthew Charles
    The purpose of this study was to determine the impact that using Twitter as an educational tool had on an upper level high school Sociology course. The research compared 2014 courses which used an online discussion board to 2015 courses which used Twitter for discussion. No significant differences in mean student grades were found between the two groups, suggesting that Twitter is a viable alternative to online discussion boards for blended learning. The research also compared student engagement between the two groups, and found a probable increase in student engagement through Twitter. In addition to these comparisons, a pre and post survey was given to the 2015 student group. The surveys showed a positive shift in perception of Twitter as an educational tool from the start of the class to the end.
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    Using Transition Teams to Support Middle Level Learners
    (North Dakota State University, 2016) Nelson, Aaron Dean
    This study focuses on the learning characteristics of young adolescent children and their unique learning needs. The study evaluates the implementation of a transition team to develop interventions in reading and math to support students in transition from an elementary school setting to a junior high school setting. This analysis of the nature of the child in transition from elementary school to a middle level setting, will guide the re-design and improvements necessary to ensure every child is receiving a quality educational experience. The research found measurable improvements in student assessments, particularly math, when compared to previous classes as a result of intervention efforts in reading and math. Transition efforts implemented as a part of this study resulted in improved awareness for seventh grade students and a more positive experience based on survey results of both parents and students.