In the tragic drama Samson Agonistes, John Milton transforms the protagonist
from a defeated hero in the Homeric tradition to a suppliant yet conquering hero in the
Hebraic tradition. Milton's source is the Old Testament book of Judges. W. H....
This thesis seeks to determine if organizational values and defined behaviors that are communicated throughout the organization can increase employee satisfaction, commitment and performance outcomes. This research explains how these values are...
High school teachers -- Training of -- United States; High school teaching -- United States
This case study explored and confirmed the effectiveness of a collaborative study group as a method of job-embedded professional development for high school teachers. Data collection and analysis included both quantitative and qualitative methods....
Over fifty years after its introduction into clinical practice, succinylcholine is still the only depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used in this country today. It is highly favored in the clinical practice of anesthesia because of its rapid...
Kane, Joseph O; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives; Connecticut -- History -- Personal narratives; Soldiers -- Connecticut -- Correspondence; United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1862-1863)
The eastern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii) is listed endangered in Connecticut having only one viable population in the state. Efforts to understand their distribution in Connecticut are frustrated by both their rarity, and their nocturnal...
Leadership effectiveness can affect the success or failure of an organization. The way a leader (CEO, manager, supervisor etc.) communicates to employees can affect the degree to which employees will willingly follow and respect the leader, be...
Land titles--Registration and transfer--Ghana--Greater Accra Region.; Geographic information systems--Ghana--Greater Accra Region.; Greater Accra Region (Ghana)
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Geography."; Thesis advisor: Peter A. Kyem.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves [74-77]).
The academic success rate between juvenile parolees and juvenile probationers are investigated. Data for this analysis was obtained from a research project through the Pilot Reintegration Educational Program (PREP), which sought to successfully...
Landscapes--Protection--Connecticut.; Land use--Connecticut.
"Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science in Geography."; Thesis advisor: Charles Button.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 163-165).
This thesis explores William Butler Yeats's definitions of himself as poet and also
his role as a poet. Tracing Yeats's definition of himself in these roles as he progresses
from youth to old age allows the reader to observe the changes Yeats...
This research examined the extent of recorded abuse and neglect with
committed delinquent girls in the State of Connecticut. The study looked at
differences between those girls that have a history of abuse, neglect, abuse and
neglect, and those...
Ambulance service -- Connecticut -- Middletown; Investment of public funds -- Connecticut -- Middletown
The project was designed to analyze Middletown, Connecticut’s residents, city managers, and elected officials’ attitudes towards a transfer from a privately run ambulance service to one that is publicly run. The project was supported by the...
Connecticut Yankee Power Plant (Haddam Neck, Conn.); Nuclear power plants -- Risk assessment
Public utility companies manage unexpected crises by disseminating usable and understandable information about the incident/crisis to the general public. It is often hard to deal with the general public in a crisis communication situation;...
With the influx of mental health concerns in the prison system several issues have risen. One aspect that was examined in this research was the relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and aggressive behavior of prison...
Police agencies across the nation have utilized citizen surveys as one tool in
measuring the success of their agency. For policy-makers, citizen surveys provide key
information to help agencies adapt their practices to best meet the needs and...
Mathematical ability -- Sex differences; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
The purpose of this study was to examine how mathematical discourse affects the achievement level of girls across third, fourth, and fifth grades. The Experimental Group sample of 26 students (13 boys, 13 girls) all participated in the Project M³...
The present study explores the association between gun control laws, the extent of handgun ownership, and the amount of homicide committed with handguns. Data from the year 1990 was obtained for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. States...
Bunting, Eve, 1928---Criticism and interpretation.; Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Elementary Education."; Thesis advisor: Cara Mulcahy.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-77).
American literature -- 20th century -- Women authors; Hispanic American women -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
The purpose of this investigation is to discuss and delineate common issues and themes which are apparent in contemporary Latina literature of the United States. I have witnessed, by way of reading and comparing the works of various...
