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Winter 2025 Catering to Success: Culinary Operations and Management Best Practice
ND 380
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Criminal Justice
CJ 401
This course is a senior capstone intended to integrate material across the criminal justice curriculum. The course explores various definitions of justice [and outcomes] as those concepts bear on the criminal justice system as well as the political philosophical underpinnings of the American criminal justice system. Finally, the course evaluates criminal justice policies [as well as practices and programs] with respect to these principles of justice and philosophical foundations.
Gender and Crime Policy
CJ 540
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from UND to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience will : Demonstrate knowledge of gender-based criminal justice and criminological theories Describe different types of gender-based crime and the role of gender in victimization and offending Critically analyze gender-based programming and issues facing women in the criminal justice system Critically analyze the intersectionality of race, gender, and class within the criminal justice system
Civil Engineering Design (Capstone Design)
CE 482/483
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from UND to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience can: Understand the principles of engineering project management and team working. Complete an information search, identify relevant codes, and determine project constraints. Work as a member of a team to design a “real-life” engineering project in one of the primary civil engineering areas, e.g., environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, or water resources, but having multidisciplinary engineering and project management aspects. Evaluate various preliminary design alternatives, prepare preliminary design reports, and select an option for the final design. Complete a preliminary design, write a design report and prepare a PowerPoint/oral presentation related to the design.
Hydrology Software Analysis Research
CE 421
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from UND to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience can: characterize watersheds and calculate the quantity of precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration, infiltration, and runoff in a watershed‐based on measured and estimated values apply basic probability and statistical methods within the fields of hydrology including frequency analysis of precipitations and discharges in streams model rainfall‐runoff for a watershed using several established methods analyze hydrographs, and perform basic flow routing in rivers and reservoirs to predict routed hydrographs model basic groundwater hydrology apply a watershed computer model to model the rainfall‐runoff processes within a watershed
Criminal Justice - Public Service Announcement W24
In this activity, a class of ~ 200 students will develop a creative and effective Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a specific issue related to Criminal Justice
Organizational behavior management
ABA 543
Performance Enhancement Through Behavioral Science: Graduate Practicum Partnership Opportunity Project Overview The faculty at University of North Dakota are looking for organizations to partner with graduate students in Applied Behavior Analysis for a semester-long Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) intervention project. Our students will work closely with your management team to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions that enhance employee performance and workplace culture. Project Benefits - Expert consultation from graduate students trained in behavioral science - Data-driven solutions customized to your organization's needs - Research-backed interventions that produce measurable results - Regular progress monitoring and outcome evaluation - Cost-effective performance enhancement strategies - Final report with recommendations for sustainable implementation Intervention Approaches With supervision from the UND faculty, our students are students will aim to design interventions addressing various workplace challenges, including: Performance Management - Task clarification and goal-setting procedures - Performance feedback systems using visual displays - Behavioral skills training for supervisors - Precision measurement of critical workplace behaviors Motivation Enhancement - Individual and group incentive systems - Recognition programs based on behavioral principles - Performance-based feedback loops Process Improvement - Behavior-based safety protocols - Quality assurance monitoring systems - Standard operating procedure optimization - Workflow efficiency analysis Sample Interventions 1. Sales Team Performance Enhancement - Implementing a tiered reinforcement system - Daily performance tracking with visual feedback - Peer mentoring programs - Behavioral skills training for customer interaction 2. Manufacturing Quality Control - Checklist development and implementation - Real-time quality feedback systems - Positive reinforcement for error detection - Visual management systems 3. Customer Service Excellence - Script development and refinement - Mystery shopper feedback system - Service quality monitoring - Targeted skill development Project Timeline - Initial Assessment: 2 weeks - Intervention Design: 2 weeks - Implementation: 8 weeks - Data Collection and Analysis: Ongoing - Final Report and Recommendations: 2 weeks Partner Requirements - Access to relevant performance data - Regular meetings with student consultants - Permission to implement approved interventions - Commitment to data collection procedures - Feedback on intervention effectiveness Expected Outcomes - Improved employee performance metrics - Enhanced management effectiveness - Data-based decision making procedures - Sustainable behavior change strategies - Detailed analysis of intervention effectiveness How to Partner Interested organizations can contact _________________ to discuss partnership opportunities. Our graduate students are available to begin projects in ________________. About Our Program Our students are supervised by PhD-level behavior analysts with organizational behavior management experience.
An Innovative, Automated, Smart Wildfire Defense System for Homes
CE 557
Wildfires are a severe hazard in residential areas around the globe. An increasing number of buildings are destroyed each year, with expected significant growth in the future. This trend is primarily attributed to climate change and continued urban expansion into forests. Risk mitigation and elimination are essential to preserving human lives and wealth, requiring an integrated approach involving fuel depletion, fire extinction, and engineering practices to enhance protection against wildfires.
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
ART 273
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from University of North Dakota to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience will: ● Demonstrate critical thinking skills: Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and reflect on content or problems to come to well-reasoned conclusions and/or solutions. ● Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of key software and concepts related to the graphic design industry ● Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and craftsmanship ● Use both oral and written communication skills through discussions, critiques, presentations, and research.
Prevention, Wellness, and Health Promotion
PT 659
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from UND to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience will be learning about decreasing injury risk, maintenance and improvement of wellness, and promotion of health and healthy behaviors in a workplace setting. Concepts are applied to the general, athletic, and industrial populations, to have interdisciplinary involvement in wellness optimization at your organization.
Sustainable Futures: Navigating Energy Management for Optimal Efficiency
ENE 501
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from University of North Dakota to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program are poised to succeed in the integrated work areas of energy management. Amidst the escalating uncertainty in the energy sector, characterized by fluctuating oil prices, surging energy demand, and escalating CO2 emissions fueling global warming, the imperative of sustainable energy use becomes evident. It is crucial for businesses, government entities, and individuals to prioritize the sustainable utilization of energy resources, necessitating efficient management guided by global policymakers' strategic policies.
Strategic Marketing Management: Capstone Experience
MTG 450
Looking to elevate your organization and take it to the next level? Bring on learners from the University of North Dakota to serve as your learner-consultants in a project-based experience. Throughout the semester, learners will work on one main project, connecting with you as needed using virtual communication tools. In the Marketing Management Capstone experience, learners will seize this opportunity to refine their skills in analyzing marketing challenges and crafting effective strategies. They will gain proficiency in identifying opportunities and navigating the impact of organizational environments on marketing efforts. Additionally, learners will enhance their strategic thinking and communication abilities, both in written and oral presentations.
Retail Management (Jan 2024)
Are you a small to mid-sized retailer looking to refresh your current strategy? Students will work in groups throughout the semester on a challenge you provide them. Along the way, they could gather primary data from your customers and collate secondary data about your industry, analyze the data and then develop a strategic retailing plan along with actionable insights.
Professional Selling (Jan 2024)
Would you like to improve your selling practices? Understanding and implementing a comprehensive sales strategy is imperative to sales success. In this project, a team of students will assess and propose effective sales strategies for your team, based on your organization’s goals. They will examine the needs and motivation of your customers through effective research. They will also explore the importance of implementing a code of ethics and the role ethics play in developing long-term customer relationships. Upon completion of the project, you will receive a detailed report and presentation.
Research Methods in Nutrition
N&D 594
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from University of North Dakota to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience examine the scientific foundation of nutrition research and critiques of nutrition research. Learners develop a research proposal. Learners gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand, evaluate, and synthesize research in the field of nutrition. Research Methods in Nutrition provides the opportunity to develop research writing and reporting skills through a review of research literature, grant - letter of intent, and presentation.
American Government Community Service Projects (Winter 2024)
Students are ready to support virtually, research, analyze, and formulate community change activities and policies in this course. We are looking for projects where students can apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom and draw connections between the work your organization does in the community and the governing process, while providing meaningful service.
Catering to Success: Foodservice Production and Management Best Practices
ND 380
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Criminal Justice - Public Service Announcement
In this activity, a class of ~ 200 students will develop a creative and effective Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a specific issue related to Criminal Justice
American Government Community Service Projects
POLS115
Students are ready to support virtually, research, analyze, and formulate community change activities and policies in this course. We are looking for projects where students can apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom and draw connections between the work your organization does in the community and the governing process, while providing meaningful service.
Earth Dynamics - Geological Engineering
GEOE 203
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course are capable of designing a preliminary project to analyze or suggest solutions for a real geological engineering problem to help industry company to understanding of geologic concepts, environmental issues, and geologic hazards associated with engineering.
Criminal Justice - Public Service Announcement
CJ 201
In this activity, a class of ~ 200 students will develop a creative and effective Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a specific issue related to Criminal Justice
Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities
SWK 535
Working in groups of 4-6, students can complete a substantial project or provide service for your organization. This may take the form of an ongoing project (course is offered in the Spring semester of each year), but the ideal project can be completed by the end of the semester (late-April).
Practice in Human Nutrition Spring 2023
10281
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students will be working in community sites with preceptors to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world experience in the nutrition sector. Students are required to complete competencies (see below) and setting personal goals to accomplished throughout the semester. Students will have developed soft skills desirable for various workforces.
American Government Community Service Projects
POLS115
Students are ready to support virtually, research, analyze, and formulate community change activities and policies in this course. We are looking for projects where students can apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom and draw connections between the work your organization does in the community and the governing process, while providing meaningful service.
Program Evaluation
POLS 537
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from the University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Over the course of the semester, students will create a detailed evaluation plan for your program or initiative. **It is important to note that the students will not be conducting an evaluation of your program. Instead, they will be working with you to create a detailed evaluation plan, ready to be implemented by your organization.** Students in this program/course study the concepts and practices used to analyze the effectiveness of public and nonprofit programs and enhance decision-making. Students will be introduced to the primary techniques in the field and develop theoretical and practical understanding of the benefits and trade-offs of each. Students will develop practical skills through the development of a detailed evaluation design and plan for implementation.
American Government Community Service Projects
POLS115
Students are ready to support virtually, research, analyze, and formulate community change activities and policies in this course. We are looking for projects where students can apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom and draw connections between the work your organization does in the community and the governing process, while providing meaningful service.
Marketing Foundations
MRKT 305
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from the University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program will learn about the external environments impacting marketing; the buyer decision making process; methods of segmenting and targeting customers and how the marketing mix, product, price, place, and promotion, is used to ensure the right product is delivered to a customer at the time, place, and price they expect.
Criminal Justice - Public Service Announcement
CJ 201
In this activity, a class of ~ 200 students will develop a creative and effective Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a specific issue related to Criminal Justice
Civil Engineering Design I (Fall 2022)/II (Spring 2023)
CE 482/ CE 483
CE 482: Civil Engineering Design I (Fall 2022): This comprehensive design course integrates engineering design and engineering science components of previous and ongoing coursework into a significant design experience. Course activities include defining the problem, formulating project objectives, gathering background information, scheduling the project, applying design standards and realistic constraints, developing design alternatives, and evaluating design alternatives. Other topics covered include project management, effective team-working, professional ethics, and applications of graphical communication. Group design reports and individual oral presentations are required. CE 483: Civil Engineering Design II (Spring 2023): This comprehensive design course integrates engineering design and engineering science components of previous and ongoing coursework into a significant design experience.
Introduction to University Life
UNIV 101
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University of North Dakota to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this course learn about all facets of student transition to University Life including academic success, intellectual skill development, personal growth, wellbeing, intercultural skills, and connections across the University with peers, faculty, staff, and advisors. This course aims to help students develop skills that will ensure their success at university.