Graduate Capstones and Terminal Projects

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(2017) Joe, Moore
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A, Chahta sia: Reevaluating the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
(University of Oregon, 2014-12) Reynolds, Mattie
Passed in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a federal law that requires museum and federal agencies to comply with a complex set of regulations stipulating the return of Native American sacred objects, objects of cultural patrimony, funerary objects, and human remains. Using two different courses, Art Law and Anthropology Museum, this capstone examines the events leading up to NAGPRA’s passage, the issues that continue to persist in completing repatriations two decades after its passage, and presents possible solutions to assist future repatriations. In hopes of also shedding light on the relationships built between museums and Native American communities while completing repatriations, this capstone will briefly examine whether said relationships can contribute to future collaborations and interactions. The goal of this capstone is to offer a condensed historical examination of NAGPRA as well as its most prevalent issues in order to provide a resource for both museums and Native American communities attempting to complete repatriations with which they could prevent extensive delays or confusion.
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A.R.E.A.M. AGGREGATE RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME: A CRITICAL TOUR OF AN AGGREGATE NETWORK
(University of Oregon, 2022-05) Lorber, Stephen
There are thousands of current and former extraction sites in Oregon. These sites on this tour represent larger themes at play in Oregon’s aggregate extraction network. As we follow a trail of Oregon aggregate, themes are developed that allow this expansive and complex system to become distilled into a conceptual framework. Aggregates start with the source material, and for Oregon, that material is almost exclusively Basalt or Sand + Gravel. How these materials differ would become apparent as we move through the tour. The aggregate supply chain is relatively simple. Extraction sites most often act as storage and distribution hubs that go directly to development, so it is easily distilled into a line segment with two points – source and destination. It’s an easily self-replicating model of material production. The supply chain is almost relatively short – 90% of aggregate comes from within 35 miles of the project site. In a world of hyper-globalization, where precious minerals cross borders easier than humans, benign aggregate remains local. And with it, the problematic reverberations of extraction can’t be outsourced either. The supply chain of source to destination is a simple explanation of aggregate extraction, however it doesn’t contain space for memory or projections into the future. Mines are finite - they have skeletons. There are also projections for the next iteration of the segment to begin. The sites on this tour show sources and destinations, as well as post-use sites and prospective extraction sites. This tour asks the viewer to consider the connection between the rural, exemplified by Oakridge, and the urban, represented by Eugene. As we move between these two regions, it’s important to meditate on who benefits from the sites on this tour and where the aggregate materials eventually flow. As someone on this tour, it’s also important to be cognizant of how the urban extends itself into the rural – and of how the urban’s extension – done to build its own cultural framework – relates to the shaping of cultural frameworks in rural communities. We might not own these sites, but these voids, structures, and empty fields are made by us all. As we move through this tour, I ask you to be reflexive - to think about how these sites intertwine with your life, how your dreams of a future necessitate the expansion of this network, and to think about how we can actively shift the processes to better align with how we want to see out world grow.
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The Accessibility of Dinner: A Study of Food Accessibility in Bethel, Eugene, Oregon
(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, 2009-06-12) Schooley, Sara
Food system planning has recently emerged as a component of the city planner’s portfolio as the country faces an unprecedented obesity epidemic caused partly by poor access to high quality, affordable, and healthy foods. Through the use of a Geographic Information System and a built environmental assessment, this research analyzed food accessibility in the Bethel neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon. The findings of this research suggest that although the individual developments within Bethel have the right characteristics for connectivity, the distribution of and connections between these developments negate opportunities for food accessibility, especially if residents desire to use active transportation such as walking or biking. Findings and recommendations from this project can be used to inform food system planning and accessible neighborhood design as well as suggest opportunities to use existing infrastructure to increase food accessibility within residential neighborhoods.
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ACCESSIBILITY RETROFIT GUIDEBOOK: A Resource for Carnegie Library Building Owners to Meet ADA Requirements while Preserving Historic Integrity
(University of Oregon, 2013) Henderson, Stacey Renee
At the turn of the Twentieth century, public libraries were built in communities big and small around the United States as a result of donations from Andrew Carnegie. His philanthropic vision was to turn his "fortune into knowledge, thought, freedom, and power." and providing these libraries was his way of achieving that goal.2 These buildings influenced the development of the public library system, library building design, and they were built in communities that otherwise would not of been able to afford one at the time. In total, there were 2,509 libraries originally built between 1885 and 1920 throughout the world, and many are still standing today. 3 In order for these buildings to continue to support their communities and tell their stories, they need to be updated to comply with modern demands and building regulations. A common challenge Carnegie library build- ings face is that their original designs are not compliant with current accessibility laws and codes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although many of these buildings no longer operate as libraries, most still serve the public in one way or another; therefore, performing accessibility retrofits is essential and ensures that all building users are provided the same experience and services.
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ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR BAG DESIGN & FORM INNOVATION FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
(2022-04-03) Malekitabriz, Gazal
This project is aimed to research, design and develop form solutions for the collection of bags. As people are influenced by form and style of a product, changing a shape from a monotonous design to a more interesting form inspires users and rises a positive feeling (Bond, 2017). Additionally, abstract forms, which are a simplified version of freeform and asymmetrical organic freeform shapes, should associate with their original form and be a symbolic in nature. Lastly, circular, and elliptical shapes, if used in freeform design, show unity and protection to the product user. (Wang, 2015)
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Accurate HCC Coding - Technology Best Practices
(University of Oregon, 2014-12) Chandler, Jimmy
This annotated bibliography focuses on references that examine the process of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and the technologies that offer the most promise in supporting the coding of and data collection for HCCs. The literature selected was published between 2008 and 2014. The literature will help healthcare executives make decisions as they relate to capital investments in technology that will improve the accuracy of HCC coding and Medicare Advantage plan revenue.
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Achieving Actionable Intelligence: Legacy Information Technology Systems and the Improvised Explosive Device Global Threat
(UO, 2016-05) Plemmons, Paul R. Jr.
The expanding use of the improvised explosive device (IED) around the globe requires Department of Defense (DoD) government and military organizational leaders and associated support staff to focus on achieving actionable intelligence aimed at successfully countering this enduring and evolving threat. This annotated bibliography focuses on literature published between 2012 and 2016 and discusses the use of decentralized legacy information technologies by the DoD and the impact on gathering, analyzing and sharing of critical IED exploitation data.
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Activating Place Identity: Programmatic Shifts in the Outdoor, Public Spaces of Downtown Eugene
(2018-06) Schenter, Melissa
This study examines the City of Eugene’s adoption of creative placemaking practices in an effort to positively alter the identity of its Downtown- focusing on the resultant shifts in programming methods, and on the complex role of artistic producers within it’s outdoor, public spaces. Recognizing “place identity” as existing in the combination of both tangible and intangible elements, this project applies a framework of performance theory to analyse the “mechanisms of action” which work to normalize behaviors within physical spaces, thus influencing perceptions of place. Based largely on 15, semi-structured interviews with City programmers and community arts leaders, the findings of this project focus predominantly on the concept of “activations”- an emergent style of arts programming born from the creative placemaking movement, and inspired in Eugene by the 2016 Downtown Assessment conducted by the Project for Public Spaces (PPS). Interviewees differentiated activation programming from event programming, describing the former as being more ambient, ongoing, inclusive, and as creating a greater link between the arts and city infrastructure. Importantly, activations provide more varied modes of engagement, and have the potential to more subtly influence behavior patterns over time. Through these interviews, it became apparent that current city infrastructure struggles to support artistic activities. However, Eugene has adopted strategic partnership models to work towards addressing downtown’s identity crisis, which involve intentional arts programming. Following the work of PPS, the Mayor, City Council, and leaders across various City department pulled together a diverse team of city staff to form the “Downtown Operations Team.” As a result, arts programmers voices have been brought to the table in strategic, downtown revitalization efforts, allowing them to work alongside leaders in areas such as Facilities, Transportation Options, and Planning & Development. Through these collaborations, City programmers and arts leaders have adopted a necessary sensitivity in their work, in order to complement the efforts of social services and public safety providers. The conclusion of this research argues that the City of Eugene’s shift towards activation programming is a move in the right direction. Because activations are more accessible to differing populations, and more conscious to the various entities working within these public spaces, they could be especially useful for addressing the current needs of Downtown Eugene. To sustain this type of programming, however, more flexible public spaces are needed. Additionally, because activations require strong links between artists and city infrastructure, continued strategic collaborations, such as the City’s “Downtown Operations Team”, are a necessity- with City divisions such as Cultural Services and Planning & Development acting as leading intermediaries. Ultimately, these programmatic shifts will help to introduce new levels of sociability to these spaces, and increase Downtown Eugene’s ability to act as a civic heart to the community.
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Activating Space: New Program Models for Participatory and Temporal Art in the Public Realm
(2012-12) Laubscher, Marissa Anne
Grounded in public and social practice art history and theory, this document examines emerging program & curatorial models for the presentation of participatory and temporal art in the public realm. The document provides an overview of the context from which participatory and temporal art has emerged, as well as the curatorial and organizational models that support these projects. Included is a literature review of theoretical texts on participatory art and culture, social practice art, and contemporary public art theory. Also discussed are important considerations that influence the successful administration of participatory and temporal art works in the public realm. An overview of current temporary public art programs is provided along with analysis regarding the strengths and limitations of various models. This research is meant to provide perspective on the past and present context for participatory and temporal art in the public realm and to serve as a guide for future program planning.
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Acts of Location: Rot or Renewal
(2019) Vaughn, Jen
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Adapting to the New Economy: The Impacts of Mountain Bike Tourism in Oakridge, Oregon
(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, 2014-06) Meltzer, Nicholas
The city of Oakridge, Oregon has seen a measurable increase in the number of mountain bike visitors over the last five years. These visitors are providing a needed boost in their economy, which was historically based in natural resource extraction. While some literature exists on the economic impact of mountain bikers at larger geographic scales (county, state, or national levels), very little exists at a community level. This research uses existing data to determine the economic impact of mountain bikers in Oakridge. Furthermore, as economic development is inexplicably linked with community development, the study also examines the social impacts of mountain bike tourism in Oakridge. Through key informant interviews, the attitudes and perceptions of local residents and business owners were obtained. By identifying barriers and opportunities to future development, this research presents strategies to increase local spending while maintaining community values.
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Adaptive Reuse: Explaining Collaborations within a Complex Process
(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, 2011-06) Bond, Christina
Every building, if allowed the chance, will one day become old. Some will individually be deemed “historic” for special cultural, historical, or aesthetic qualities. Others may simply add to the general historic backdrop of a neighborhood as a “contributing resource” to a historic district, but are not necessarily of exceptional value on their own. Some buildings are lovingly maintained throughout the course of time, only incurring minor changes here and there to bring the building up to modern standards and tastes, while others are left to slowly fade away and deteriorate after (often) withstanding alterations inside and out for modernization. Whether lovingly maintained or deteriorated, withstanding minor to substantial alterations, many of our old buildings are worthy of some level of preservation. Aside from the rare exceptions which are worthy of a very high level of “preservation” in the strict sense of the word—usually pristine examples of a particular time period or style— most old buildings will require some amount of adaptation and creativity to allow for a return to functional viability while stimulating a new resonance for history and the built environment with the public. I became particularly fascinated with the adaptive reuse development process when working as an intern at a private historic tax credit consulting firm during the summer of 2010. There I learned firsthand how complicated and complex the real estate development process can be not only in general, but particularly for historic buildings that are subject to special rules and regulations. This is especially an issue when tax credits and other forms of financial incentives are used for a project, adding extra layers of review and regulation. I witnessed, at times, high levels of frustration between various participants in the development process and at various stages, whether trying to find the right balance between adaptation and preservation, adhering to certain historic design standards, maintaining the timing and pace needs for a project to remain financially viable, or arguing over whether or not a project should be awarded the tax credits that its completion was hinged on. Of course I always formed my own opinions on each issue and project that I came aware of, but my eyes were quickly opened to other perspectives—other needs, desires, and motivations, and those unique points of view of the wide variety of people who are typically involved in the development process for an adaptive reuse project. My educational background includes a focus in both historic preservation and planning, and the dualnature of my studies has allowed me to approach historic preservation issues with a broader perspective. This, along with my internship experiences, has prompted me to seek a more complete understanding of how people view historic preservation—in particular, the adaptive reuse of commercial buildings and others used for income-producing purposes, and the development process for such activities. In my opinion, due to the frustration and conflict that I became aware of, there clearly seemed to be a problem with the way that the adaptive reuse development process typically occurs. The more I considered this “problem”, the more I saw it as an inherently complex, collaborative problem that might benefit from an analysis as such, including delving into the underlying motives, desires, and ideals of the key stakeholders, deconstructing the problem through the lens of collaborative planning, and suggesting solutions for how the process might be improved for everyone involved. On a personal level, I am strongly in favor of preserving, rehabilitating, and adaptively reusing as many of our existing old and historic buildings as possible for a multitude of reasons; but now, I realize just how important it is that every stakeholder and participant in the development process be able to work together, communicate effectively and constructively, and be willing to make compromises while considering what is best not only for the building in question, but for its community at large. Historic preservation is not an isolated activity, and as such should be understood for its meanings and effects to others outside of the “preservationist world” in order to gain a broader and deeper support base with the hope of strengthening “preservation” as a true value of the American core. It does not matter if historic preservation has different meanings and values attached to it for different people—historical and cultural value, aesthetic value, economic development value, revitalization and sustainability value, and even the opportunity to profit—but what does matter is that each of these values is fulfilled for each participant in the adaptive reuse process so that adaptive reuse may thrive as a strategy to improve our communities and leave thoughtful, lasting legacies of our past. It is with this impetus that I embarked on my research, with the ultimate goal that I might be able to positively influence the adaptive reuse development process by providing a broader understanding of the approaches of its key stakeholders and participants. My wish is to see historic preservation as a value, a practice, and a goal flourish and thrive into the 21st century—but in order for that to happen, the complexities and conflicts in approach to the adaptive reuse of our old and historic buildings must be more completely understood and constructively assessed so that the development process might be improved for all.
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ADAPTIVE USE: THE EVALUATION OF HISTORIC URBAN MARKETPLACES
(University of Oregon, 1983) Holtz, Paul Anderson
This is a study on adaptive use both as a concept and as a functioning form of architectural practice. The primary vehicle for the discussion of adaptive use has been the historic urban marketplace. Of the markets selected for discussion, the Faneuil Hall Markets of Boston , Massachusetts and the Pike Place Markets of Seattle, Washington have been emphasized. iii The analysis of the historic urban marketplace was directed toward three primary concerns; societal (community needs) , operational (function), and architectural (Physical elements). The investigation utilized both primary and secondary information. Data was obtained from existing literature sources as well as from visiting the actual market sites. The study determined that it is possible for adaptive use projects to be accomplished with respect for the historic fabric of the market and its facilities.
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Additive Manufacturing Methods in Australian Rules Football Footwear: An In-Depth Analysis ofthe Effects ofAdditive Manufacturing Processes and Digital Analytical Technologies on Athlete Performance
(2021) Jimenez, Bryant J.
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Addressing Gaps in Supply Chain Technology for Global OMNI Channel Retailers
(University of Oregon, 2017) Casey, Lawrence Duane
This annotated bibliography examines literature published between 2010 and 2017 that addresses technology gaps in supply chains for global OMNI channel retailers for cross channel engagements to help drive profits and better serve the consumer. It provides information to cross functional business leaders about: (a) business strategy descriptions for OMNI channel retailers, (b) supply chain challenges for OMNI channel retailers, (c) and best practices for integrated technology for OMNI channel supply chains.
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Addressing Skill Gaps by Onboarding IT Graduates into the Workplace
(University of Oregon, 2014-12) Roberts, Melissa
This annotated bibliography focuses on the premise that providing comprehensive onboarding programs upon hiring new IT graduates will significantly improve job performance, retention, and satisfaction for employers and graduates. The author identifies the issue, noting categories of skills that IT graduates need to improve. A description of best practices of onboarding programs and how they can help fill skill gaps is provided. Finally, a literature review identifies the best practices for IT graduate onboarding programs.
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Adopting Narrative Mediation in Protracted International Conflict: Transcending the relational and emotional hurdles to resolution in inter-group conflicts
(University Of Oregon, 2008) Millard, Ryan J.
For several decades, scholars and practitioners of conflict resolution have been trying to formulate answers to what are known as "protracted" or "intractable" international conflicts. In these conflicts, many approaches to finding an effective resolution have been developed and tested, but are ultimately discarded after peace talks fail or years of negotiation reach political stalemate. Researchers have identified many reasons for the persistence of these conflicts but they have tended to focus on the overwhelming substantive issues (political, economic, legal, temporal, etc.) that have complicated official negotiations and the abilities of parties to reach any lasting resolution. This paper takes a more critical look at the negotiation and mediation attempts that have been employed in these types of conflicts and explores whether another set of issues relating to the relational and emotional aspects of protracted conflicts have been absent from the negotiations and mediations that were conducted in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and The Republic of Georgia. Narrative Mediation is introduced as a supplemental approach to more conventional efforts at transforming protracted conflict, and its potential for adoption at both Track One and Track Three level interventions is explored.
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Adopting Software Design Patterns in an IT Organization: An Enterprise Approach to Add Operational Efficiencies and Strategic Benefits
(2011-07-07) Knox, John
Software design patterns are recognized as a valuable part of good engineering practices (Buschmann, 2005). Literature published between 1995 and 2011 is examined in order to provide IT professionals with definitions, classifications, and benefits of software design patterns. Design patterns capture experience and provide multiple perspectives on design problems. They support improved communication, flexibility and extensibility, and collaborative and mentoring opportunities. Adoption and implementation are required enterprise wide to realize benefits and efficiencies.
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The Advantages of Management and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Workplace
(University of Oregon, 2014-05) Schuck, Heidi
This annotated bibliography examines the positive consequences of management and organizational citizenship behavior, demonstrating to executive leadership the value of cultivating these behaviors within the workplace. The author reviews articles written since 2002 to define the behaviors inherent in MCB and OCB and identify how organizations achieve positive benefits from promoting the behaviors and the negative impacts of failing to promote them. Topics include increased employee morale, lower turnover, higher productivity, and citizenship behavior implementation.