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Submissions from 2018 2018

Method Theory: Finding a Connection and Making Meaning in Literature, Andrew Blom

Parrot Sanctuary Instruction: Volunteer Training, Parrot Owner Coaching, and Psittaciformes Outreach Education, Carole J. Coulson

Preparing an Actionable Solid Waste Management Plan, Anuradha R. Dhar

Engineering Onboarding Training for New Hires, Rory Epstein

Applying Critical Thinking Skills for Successful Pilot Projects, Shawna Flaherty

Reflection and Growth in Teaching: Designing and Implementing a High School Biology and Society Course Using Action Research, Bradley J. Kozel

Growing Together: Personal Reflection and Understanding Can Foster Team Development, Rachael Layne

Instructional Design for Pitney Bowes MapInfo Explorer Level 1 E-Learning Course, Sheryl Fiaux Lehane

Building a Successful Community & Family Engagement Pilot: Advocating for Student Success, Denise Manning

Using Tutorials to Increase the Office of Career Service’s Presence on Campus, Roxanne McCorry

My CCT Journey to Become a History Teacher and Creativity and Art in a Facing History Classroom - The Holocaust and Human Behavior Curriculum, Amy McLaughlin-Hatch

The Mindset Classroom Blended Course, Louis T. Papai

New Hire Training for Development Employees, Frances Pickles

Resilience Training for VA Primary Care Providers, Elizabeth A. Recupero

Designing a Social Architecture for Personal Leadership in the 21st Century: The Autonomous Realization Tetrad (ART), Bobby Ricketts

Meaning and Purpose in Adolescent Education: How Educators Can Help Adolescents Develop Purpose and Use It To Maximize Meaningfulness in Their Lives, Andrew L. Smith

Organizational Politics: Harmful or Helpful?, Laura Porter Soares

Smuggling in Creativity: My process of creating spaces in the hierarchical school system of the Republic of Korea to stash the seeds of creative thinking, Ray Symonds

Homelessness in America: Heading Home Homeless Agency, Yvette Renee Terry

Instructional Design Academy: Systemic Change through Targeted Programming, Allyson Thorpe

A Critical Perspective to Managing Generational Diversity in The Workspace in East Asia, Debra Moh Yunni

Submissions from 2017 2017

Micro Learning Support for Meaningful Conversations, Mary L. Baldwin

Using Training to Increase Standardization and Collaboration Across Teams, Lisa Beck

Out of Hospital Research Visits, Neha Bhatia

The knowledge worker and upskilling: Can instructional design frameworks help?, Susan W. Brown

Gordon College Educational Technology Training, Gregory Dillon

Conversion of Introduction to Sonography Course from Face-to-Face to Blended Format, Rachel J. Duguay

Real World Application of CCT Tools: How Reflection, Dialogue Processes and Action Research were used to promote organizational change and student success in Re-Engagement Work, Kayla D. Faust

Embracing Change: A Proactive Training Intervention Ahead of a New Product Release, Brian Herald

Correcting Millennials Work Performance, Timothy Izzo

The Resolute Student, Wipa Khampook

Transformational Leadership For Growth In Changing Times, David Kooharian

New Employee Orientation at Capaccio Environmental Engineering, Inc., Michele Kresco

Heath System Onboarding Training: Fundamental Knowledge for New Hires, Brynn Rollo Lieske

The Intense Transition to Another Learning Management System, Erik Popil

Basic Knowledge Training for VFX Production Assistants and Coordinators, Sharon Anne Roberts

Steps Towards an Integration of Critical and Creative Thinking through Reflective Practice, Amy Seidl

Massachusetts Urban Bicycle Preparedness, Rick L. Sheiber

Submissions from 2016 2016

Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Through Problem-Solving in High School Mathematics Classes, Daniel L. Albert

From There to Here and Over Again: Developing through CCT Studies my Ability as a Parent to take Action on Teenage Non-Suicidal Self-‐Injury, Kerri Arruda

Laws Pertaining to Harbormasters, Stephen Bedard

Entry-Level Loan Officer Training: A Framework with Sales Oriented Learning Modules, Eric Brooks

The Living Classroom: A Professional Learning Session, Albert P. Buckley Jr.

Enhancing the New ESL Student Orientation at UMass Boston: Applying UDL Principles and Educational Technology Tools, Karol Victoria Castaneda Guzman

Thinking Deeply, Creating Richly: Learner Transformation Through Narrative, Kaylea Hascall Champion

Five Potential Barriers to LMS Usage, John Contrado

Submitting UDS Reports in Athenanet: Assisting Clinics in Meeting Federal Requirements, Daniel Richard Eident

Closing the Training Feedback Loop in a Research Environment, Graham Scott Holt

Revising the Myth of Normal: Creating a Sustainable Secondary Academic Curriculum Predicated on Learning Diversity, Sara M. Kaplan

Sharing Wondrous Stories of This Place: A Garrison School Website for the Wider Community, Jill Corson Lake

Developing a New College Course: A Journey Using Applied Critical and Creative Thinking Towards Philosophy, Decision Making, and Possibilities, Myra W. McWethy

Social Media for Senior Citizens: An Introductory Course, Cheryl Raistrick

Analysis of Instructional Design Job Announcements (2016), Marina Raynis

Submissions from 2015 2015

Enhancing the Volunteer Experience at Lucky Labs, Jennifer D. Boettcher

Pedagogy of Curiosity: Initial Explorations of Instructional Practice in a Critical Thinking and Curious Classroom, Michael Chalukian

Leaping Off the Page and Melding Modes: The Multimodal Space Poem as a New Form of Poetry, Todd J. Erickson

Learning Considered: Emergent Design in Student Affairs, Carl F. Ericson

Creative Problem Solving: A High School Curriculum Satisfying the Needs of 21ST Century Learner, Steve Guenin

Braiding a Naturalist’s Journey of Embracing Courage, Rhoda A. Maurer

Towards a Sensitive Dialogue Model for Polarized Scenarios, Maria Nardi

Transitioning From Following to Making Your Own Path Through Critical and Creative Thinking, Cassie Tighe-Hansen

Think Unbound: Changing the Way People View and Teach Creativity in the Work Environment, Michael Wienke

Submissions from 2014 2014

Family Cap: An evaluation of child exclusion policies in Massachusetts, Gregory Ashe

Building Accountable Care: Analyzing the role of accoutnable care organizations in healthcare reform, Andrew Bunyard

It Seemed Like Such a Good Idea: Making Sense of How Two Schools, a Major Philanthropy, and a Prestigious Teacher Training Program Agreed on a School Reform Strategy that Was Bound to Fail., Brian C. Clark

Identifying Professional Development Opportunities for Remote Healthcare Interpreters on a Shared Network, Suzanne M. Couture

How Will Public Health and Primary Care Come Together in Massachusetts?, Javier Crespo

Challenges Facing Massachusetts Agencies, Richard Ferrari

Fiscal Stress in American Municipalities: An analysis on the role of the State as it relates to municipal financial health, Yong-Hua He

The New Americans and the Responsiveness of Massachusetts' Municipalities to an Increased Immigrant Population, Matthew E. Lane

Natural Gas Safety for First Responders, Aimee Levy

Merced College: An Online Library Presence, Joselle L. Merritt

Teaching Archival Research Skills to Undergraduates, Aaron G. Noll

An Analysis of Employment Barriers Facing Blind People, William O'Donnell

A Case Study of the Regulations Imposed Upon Massachusetts' Prescription Monitoring Program, Meredith Rodman

SNAP: An evaluation of how families in a low socioecnomic bracket decide what to eat., Kate-Marie Roycroft

Health and Wellness Programs in Massachusetts' Public Sector, Andrew Sullivan

Chief Executive Structure in Massachusetts Towns: The relationship between authority levels and leadership opportunities, Maureen A. Thomas .

Financial Aid Administration: Effect and Innovation, Brendan Williams

Submissions from 2013 2013

The Memory Keeper: Analyzing the Importance of Collecting and Preserving Oral Histories in a Twenty-First Century University Archival Repository, Arabeth Balasko

Municipal Waste Management Policy: The Impact of Pay As You Throw and the Predicted Effect on Nahant, Massachusetts, Antonio Barletta

The Continuum of Care Model and Veteran Homelessness: A Case Study of Soldier On, Stephanie Bosley

Effects of Volunteering on the Volunteer Post-Service, Shannon Brown

HomeBASE: An Exploration into Massachusetts' Policy to Fight Homelessness through a Rapid-Rehousing "Housing First" Approach, Caileen Burns

Applied Creativity: Tools Toward Transformation: An Undergraduate Curriculum, Teryl Cartwright

Regional Equity in Transportation Finance: A Massachusetts Case Study, Christopher Gilrein

Identifying the Factors of Success and Challenges in Telework Implementation: A Case Study of the U.S. General Services Administration, Ryan Glass

Communities of Practice, Cailin B. Hochradel

Minority Partisanship in the Massachusetts Legislature, Gary Lowell

The Preparedness of Local Law Enforcement to Address Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities in a Post-9/11 Society: A Case Study of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Shawn MacMaster

The Casino and "Eastie Pride", Kathleen McCauley

Seeing Adoption with Eyes Wide Open, Cheryl Millman

Energy Policy in Massachusetts: A Road Map to Combat Climate Change in the Commonwealth and Across the United States, Sean Navin

Developing a Creative Thinking Course for Community College Students, Noreen McGinness Olson

Engaging Hearts, Changing Minds: Gang Prevention and Relational-Cultural Connection, Stacy Randell

SoftSecond Program: An Option for Low and Moderate Income Families, Hamilton Rodrigues

A Model Of Trickle-Down Effect through Job Creation: How Does “Economic Development Policy” Make Public Economic Resources Trickle-Down onto Gateway Cities in Massachusetts?, Giancarlo Salazar

Moving to Opportunity: Does Mobility Affect Economic Outcomes?, Amy Sutherland

Prostate Cancer and Screening Procedures for Early Detection, Bruce Tobin

SNAP(ed): The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Household Expense Calculation and the Adequacy of Benefits, Katherine Zanetta