At Minnesota State University, Mankato, every graduate student completes a capstone for their program. Most programs include a thesis/dissertation or alternative plan paper (APP) option, but many programs provide other capstone opportunities.
Beginning in 2009, graduate students at Minnesota State University, Mankato could elect to have their alternative plan paper, thesis, dissertation or other capstone project made available online through a digital collection platform provided by Library Services. In 2014, these electronic submissions or ETDs were transferred into the Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects collection in Cornerstone, the University's new institutional repository.
The development of this collection is ongoing as graduate students continue to elect to provide digital copies of their graduate theses, dissertations or other capstone projects to Cornerstone. If you are a former Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate student and wish to include your work in Cornerstone, please contact us .
Documents From 2011
Using Science Fiction to Teach Science Facts, Stephanie N. Putt
The Role of Medical Training Background in Patient Satisfaction, Mariam Zia Qureshi
Understanding the Role of Attachments and Schemas: A Model for Working with Sex Offenders, Carol J. Ries
Freshman Student-Faculty Interactions and GPA: Predictors of Retention and Overall Satisfaction, Katelyn Romsa
A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculm Recommendation for Nicollet Public School District, Christina R. Rosamond
Reading Comprehension in the Secondary Classroom, Kathryn Grace Rowe Novotny
Relationship Type Determines the Target of Threat in Perceived Relational Devaluation: Organizational Self vs. Interpersonal Relationships, Peter Sanacore
Computer-Based Training: Understanding Mental Health Civil Commitment, Tiffany Sandbo
Barriers to Using Motivational Interviewing for Lifestyle Counseling, Heidi June Sannes
Ethic of Responsibility: Teaching Communication Students the Importance of Ethics, Jennifer Lynn Scarry-Garthwaite
Evaluation of Health Newsletters as a Motivational Tool to Promote Exercise, JoLene Schlegel
Recommendations for the Provision of Patient Activities, Jean Schlichting
Increasing Capacity for Innovation through an Inquiry Approach to Instruction, Nicholas Jacob Schmitz
An Application of a High-P Low-P Procedure to Improve Recall Memory in Elderly Patients with Mild to Moderate Cognitive Impairment, Dawn Amber Seefeldt
A Web Based Fuzzy Data Mining Using Combs Inference Method And Decision Predictor, Shajia Akhter Sharmin
Attraction and Motivation of Millennial Generation Volunteers by Nonprofit Organizations, Yuliya Shkuro
Application of the TDMA Technique Toward the Size and Charge Distribution Measurement of Graphite, Gold, Palladium, and Silver Aerosols, Matthew Paul Simones
Adolescent Substance Use: Perceptions Of Parents And Teenagers, Anthony Stadtherr
Use of Social Marketing Promotional Strategies to Create Awareness of Worksite Health Promotion Programs: A Survey of Program Coordinators, Anna Catherine Stahl
A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Distractors Identified Through Stimulus Preference Assessment Versus Caregiver Opinion, Jonathan Steele
Rhetorical Analysis of Public Policy Rhetoric: Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 2004 and 2010, Julie Ann Stella
Homemaker to Seductress: A Content Analysis of Gender Stereotypes in Online Embedded Advertisements, Danica L. Stith
Rapid Response Team Utilization of Modified Early Warning Scores to Improve Patient Outcomes, Nikki L. Stoffel-Lowis
A Cross Cultural Study of Disability in the United States and Brazil, Emily Kirsten Stortz
Shelter Program for Homeless Males with Substance Use and Mental Illness: A Strength and Effectiveness Based Approach, Kotatee Tamba
Using Peer Review to Promote Writing Development in ESL Classes, Dira Thokwane
Empathy of Nurses and Family Needs in the Intensive Care Unit, Jolene Marie Tietz
Housing with Support Marketing Study Tool, Gary M. Travis
Evaluation of Greater Mankato Area United Way's Annual Allocations Process from the Partner Agencies' Perspective, Erin A. Trytten
Development of an Assessment Center as a Selection Method for I/O Graduate Applicants, Ting Tseng
Kindred and A Canticle for Leibowitz as Palimpsestic Novels, Sue Vander Hook
Motivational Interviewing Training And Provider Proficiency, Jeremy Jay Waldo
Diversity Within Bachelor of Social Work Programs: Perspectives and Interventions, Brian Warner
Improving Communication and Team Cohesion in a Long Term Care Facility, Jen Watson
Investigation into the Potential Use of Windbreaks to Improve Solar Collector Performance, Michael Watts
The Power of Service Work: Developing a Consumer Volunteer Program for the House of Hope, Inc., Darcy Wennes
Analysis of the Genetic Structure of Bithynia tentaculata Snail Populations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Sarah J. Whalen
Characteristics of Patients Admitted with Alcohol Related Traumatic Injuries, Jessica Wolf
Best Practices of a Social Worker's Role in Supporting Family Caregivers Enrolled in Hospice Care, Jessie Wolf
Hiking, Haiku, or Happy Hour After Hours: The Effects of Need Satisfaction and Proactive Personality on the Recovery-Strain Relationship, Paige Woodruff
Exploring the Antecedents of Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Knowledge-based Virtual Communities, Luman Yong
Documents From 2010
Evidence-Based Programs that Address Social Emotional Learning in an Early Childhood Setting, Jihan Ali
Teacher Training for the Implementation of the Incredible Years at GFW Elementary School, Karen J. Appel
A Descriptive Analysis of Bookings in Sibley County Jail Between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009, DeAnna Aufderheide
Computer Based Training: Understanding Schizophrenia, Elli Marie Bach
Characterization of Biofilms Formed by Mycobacterium aviumn subspecies paratuberculosis in Psychologically Relevant Conditions, Richard Brunner
Democratic or Gendered Domain: Communication and Learning Styles in the Online Classroom, Jennifer Ann Bruns
Family Group Decision Making Utilization, Susan Carpenter
ESL Work Readiness Curriculum Survey, Lynda Devine
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Chronic Illness, Kelly Dulohery
Social and Family Support for Individuals with Mental Illness, Beth Filzen
Evidence Based Practices for Sensory Stimulation Seeking Impulsive Diagnosis, Sheena Gasner
Addressing the Needs of the Saint Clair Attendance Policies, Nicole Goettl
Improving Organizational Practices: Learning from Direct Care Staff and Team Leads, Abigail Helget
A Survey of Attitudes and Utilization of Counseling Services among International Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Anna Marie Johnson
A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Sex Offender Residential Restrictions to Recidivism, Cheryl Kack
Program Recommendations to Fulfill Restrictive Procedures Training Requirements for School Districts, Annette M. Kleinschrodt
WhyTry? A Program Evaluation, Tammie Knick
Stigma Reduction Techniques/Campaigns for Practitioners in a Rural Community Mental Health Practice, Becky Mensing
Assessing Gaps in Services for Geriatric Patients with Mental Health Needs, Angela Nelson
The Subtle Arbitrios of Cervantes: Don Quijote as a Cautionary Tale for Leaders, Jonathan Edwin Olson
Independent Living Outcomes Evaluation Project, Craig J. Padgett
Filling the Gap in Crisis Intervention: Horizon Homes, Inc. Proposal for SCCBI Crisis Services, Ricki Pribyl
Behavioral Health Self-Efficacy of Nurses in a Rural Emergency Department, Alyssa Schlager
Investigating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Rates Among Mental Health Professionals at Sioux Trails Mental Health Center, Lora Schoewe
Expanding the SEA Program: Course Conception, Rationale and a Plan for Implementation, Michelle Schulz
Anger Management for Adults: Developing an Evidence-Based Anger Management Program, Kari Velzke
Evidence-Based Strategies and Techniques for Children with ASD, Tanya Walerius
Does Organizational Culture Affect Employee's Readiness to Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices?, Joseph Waller
A "Pawsitive" Influence of Animals in Long-Term Care Facilities: Animal-Assisted Therapy at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, Hannah L. Winkler
Defining Exemplary Children's Mental Health Services in Minnesota's Rural Communities, Melanie Wurtzberger
Innovative Mental Health Services in Rural Minnesota: Community-based Mobile Crisis Response Services, Rebecca A. Zuehlke
Documents From 2009
Developing Evidenced Based Practice for Social Emotional Screenings in Schools, Kim Anderson
Best Practices for Increasing Pro-social Behavior in Adolescents with Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders, Danielle Armbrust-Malone
School Improvement Programs, Kimberly Barry
Acute Psychiatric Group Therapy for Hospitalized Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, Lindsey Bednar
Mental Health Relapse Prevention: What Does the Research Say?, Robin Bode
In Step with Our Parents: 3-Part Educational Series, Kate Boisen-MacDonald
Social Work Involvement in Supporting Survivors of an Unexpected Death in an Emergency Department, Jennifer E. Buchanan
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Programs in the School Setting for Grades 7-12, Jennifer Crawford
Bring Mental Health Services Home: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adolescents and Their Families in Rural Minnesota, Laura Filzen
Minnesota State University Mankato Counseling Center: Needs Assessment Survey of College Student Parents, Katherine S. Fitzkappes
Summer Youth Housing Career Camp, Carol Goodemann
Effective Truancy Prevention Models, Nicole K. Hachfeld
Impact of Imagine Educational Program on Conflict Resolution on the Program Participants, Nargiz Hajiyeva
Fernbrook Family Center, Inc. Need Identification and Training, Catherine R. Johanneck
Pilot Test of a Quality Rating and Improvement System in Early Education Programs in Magadan, Russian Federation and in Minnesota, United States of America, Vera Grigoryevna Kashin
Minnesota Health Care Programs: Renville County Human Servics Outreach Project, Bethany Leindecker
The Importance of Worksite Supervisors in At-Risk Youths' Lives, Laura Luna
Increasing Referrals for Services through Collaboration with Community Agencies, Benjamin Mohr
LLMHS Elderly Services Outreach Program: Lincoln, Lyon & Murray Human Services, Jamie Olson
Frequent Users of the Emergency Department: A Policy Proposal, Tina Ann Olson
Assessment of Parenting Skills of Mothers in Court Ordered Substance Abuse Treatment, Barb Pieske
Implementation and Data Tracking of School-Linked Mental Health Services at a Rural Mental Health Agency, Jim Redmond
Social Work Ethics Computer-Based Training Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Social Work, Rebecca Robinson-Wargelin
From a Consumer’s Perspective: What is Helpful for Residents of Four Bed Group Homes to Maintain Good Mental Health, Ronna R. Severson
