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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Exploring the Effects of State Medicaid Policies on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Utilization of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder for Criminal Justice-Involved Individuals , Fatema Ahmed

Exploring Risk Factors Associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptomatology in Police , Lori Camacho

Examining Domestic Violence: The Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Factors and Case Dispositions , Alesha Cameron

Social Equity Through Vaccinations During COVID-19: A Study of Equitable Utilization of Resources During Emergencies and Crises , Rebecca Entress

Utilization and Costs of Home Hemodialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, and Peritoneal Dialysis Among Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in the United States , Andres Mauricio Garcia Sierra

Assessing the Barriers to Reintegration Among Returnees in Nigeria , Itunu Ilesanmi

Evaluating the Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Emergency Management: The Viewpoint of Emergency Managers and Operators in Florida , Sara Iman

It Takes A Village: An Examination of Educational Achievement for Transition-Age Youth in Foster Care , Khalilah Louis Caines

Interorganizational Networks and Coordination in Emergency Management: Policy and Practice in Response to Disasters , Ratna Okhai

Network Collaborative Capacity for Serving People Impacted by the Humanitarian Crisis: Evidence from Ukraine , Olga Pysmenna

Network Structure and Network Effectiveness in Thailand's Provincial COVID-19 Response Networks , Ruechagorn Trairatananusorn

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Macro-level Factors Impacting Colorectal Cancer Screening Behavior Among Church-going Chinese Immigrants in the U.S.: A Convergent Mixed-method Study , Xian Cao

Patient Perceptions of Shared Decision-Making in the Acute Care Hospital and Their Association with Patient Experience and Readmission , Jill Haladay

Impacts of COVID-19 on Health Promotion Within Higher Education: Exploring Organizational Resilience , Maureen Hawkins

Cultivating Culturally Responsive, Equity-centered, and Trauma-informed Attitudes among Educators , Jasmine Haynes

Financial Sustainability of Florida Cities: Comparative, Retrospective Modeling for Prospective Municipal Financial Health , Terry Henley

Defunding Law Enforcement: Fire Departments' Perspective on Implementing the National Fire Protection Association 3000 Standard When Preparing for an Active Shooter Mass Casualty Incident , Anthony Rios

Exploring the Predictors of and the Relationship Between Evidence Cultures and Flood Risk Management Performance , Jenna Tyler

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Primary Care Physician-Nurse Practitioner Collaboration and Physicians Career Satisfaction , Tania Alidina

A Mixed Methods Study on Food Insecurity Screening and Patient-Centered Care: Perspectives of Patients and Healthcare Providers on Practices and Barriers to Effective Screening in Outpatient Medical Settings , Christina Bernhardt

Increasing Transtibial Amputee Community Involvement Through the Use of a Smart Adaptive Socket System: A Mixed Methods Research Study , Michael Carroll

An Exploratory Study of the Use of Social Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) for Public University Facilities , Ashley Connors

An Examination of Factors Associated with LGBTQ+ College Students' Adoption of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) as an HIV Prevention Method , Shayna Forgetta

Juveniles Who Commit Sexual Offenses: An Evaluation of Dispositions in Florida's Juvenile Justice System , Katherine Gomez

Health Literacy, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Opioid Use Behavior Among College Students , Khristen Holmes

The Impact of Police Data Sharing System on Offense Clearance Rates , Stanislav Korotchenko

The Influence of Neighborhood Structural Characteristics on Treatment Attendance and Mental Health: Comparing Immigrants and Non-Immigrants , Kenan Sualp

Examining Risk Factors of Juvenile Delinquency and the Predictive Validity of a Juvenile Risk Assessment Instrument Across Urban and Rural Communities , Kelly Vannan

Using Geographic Information Systems to Analyze the Effects of Residential Location on Student Academic Success , Courtney Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Transplant Center Criteria and Inequalities Within Transplant Wait Listing Process , Melanie Bergeron

Online Communities for Information Sharing and Mutual Support for Health Professionals , Meghan Budvarson

Socioeconomic, Political, and Regulatory Determinants of State Sanctioning Patterns for Clinical Social Workers , Nickolas Davis

Bridging the Gap: An Exploration of Women as the Driving Force of Political Participation Within the Latino Population in Central Florida , Meldin Graziani-Califano

Exploring the Cultural Identity and School Efficacy of Students Through the Lens of Digital Storytelling , Rachael Mack

Strategic Planning at the Local Level of Government: Evidence from Florida , Faisal Mohamidi

Social Justice, Inclusive Education, and Teacher Agency , Jennifer Sanguiliano Lonski

It's A Small World After All: Exploring Mobile Dating Application Use and Sexual Partner Networks Among Black Men who have Sex with Men (BMSM) , Donovan Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Government Responsiveness in Matters of Racial Sensitivity , Vickie Carnegie

Reconceptualizing Responsiveness for Network Governance: Insights from Cross-Sector Efforts to Assist the Displaced Population From Puerto Rico in Central Florida , Safiya Prysmakova

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

The Use of Crisis Communication Strategies to Build Community Resilience: Evidence from Emergency Managers , Brittany Haupt

Social Media Usage by Municipal Elected Officials for Open Government Community Engagement , Sarah Stoeckel

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Social Media and Stakeholders' Relationship in Nonprofit Organizations , Wanzhu Shi

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Variations in Health Services Utilization by Patients with Prostate Cancer , Roberta McKee

The Impact of Board Capital and Servant Leadership on Board Effectiveness: A Study of Florida Community Foundations , Lauren Obyrne

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

The Impact of Public Service Motivation on Reentry Managers' Decision-making Practices , Marie Pryor

Social Media Responsiveness in the Public Sector: A Study of Social Media Adoption in Three Functional Departments of U.S. Cities , Daniel Seigler

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Managing Effective Collaboration among Law Enforcement, Intelligence Services, and Military Forces in Fight against Terrorism and Organized Crime , Cihan Demirhan

Predictors of an Effective Performance Measurement System: Evidence from Municipal Governments in Turkey , Sedat Eliuz

The Effect of Health Education on Clinical and Self-Reported Outcomes of Diabetes in a Medical Practice , Karen Rav-Marathe

Collaborative Crisis Management in the Public Sector: Effective Leadership under Stress , Yusuf Ustun

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Examining Multi-level And Inter-organizational Collaborative Response To Disasters: The Case Of Pakistan Floods In 2010 , Sana Khosa

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Low-income Health Care Networks: Initial Conditions, Extent, And Intensity Relevant To County Government Participation , Hillary Knepper

Organizational Social Capital And Perceived Performance Of Drug Law Enforcement Departments: A Case Study In Turkey , Ismail Sahin

Organizational Safety Culture And Idividual Safety Behavior: A Case Study Of The Turkish National Police Aviation Department , Yildirim Uryan

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

An Investigation Of The Factors Related To Direct Care Staffs' Knowledge Of Effectiveness Instructional Strategies For People With Developmental Disabilities , Craig Cook

Factors Influencing Effectiveness Of Interorganizational Networks Among Crisis Management Organizations: A Comparative Perspective , Bahadir Sahin

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Determinants Of Human Resources Management Performance On County Efficiencies: A Study Of Florida Counties , Janet Davis

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

The Effects Of Eicu Technology On Clinical Outcomes Of Icu Patients: Analysis Of The Relationship Of Patient, Hospital, And Unit Characteristics To Proximal And Distal Outcomes , Michelle G. Chandler

The Effect Of National Board Certification On Burnout Levels In Educators , Tanya Judd

Impact Of Ethical Practices On Performance Outcome Measures In A Select Group Of Nonprofit Organizations In Florida , Stephanie Krick

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Preferences For Performance Measures: A Study Of A Federal Agency , Gina Beckles

Organizational Change At The Service Delivery Level: An Investigation Into The Perceived Reaction To Change Initiatives In Moral , Larry Cochran

Benchmarking Community Health Centers; Efficiency: Multivariate Analysis , Shriram Marathe

An Exploratory Study Of Socially Responsibleprocurement Activitiesin The Expenditure Of Public Fundsat The State And Local Level , Donna McCarthy

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Democratic Voices Speaking Loudly: Does Public Participation Yield Accountability In Special Purpose Governments? , Owen M. Beitsch

Union Impact On Police Expenditures In Florida , Laurence Putchinski

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Determinants Of Financial Condition: A Study Of U.S. Cities , Lynda Dennis

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

University technology transfer activity and the metropolitan new economy : an empirical analysis of its relationship , Kenneth P. Stackpoole

Theses/Dissertations from 1983 1983

A survey of computer utilization in cities and counties in the East Central Florida region , Gary Herbert Gotwalt

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Public Administration Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Theses/projects/dissertations from 2020 2020.

A NEED FOR RICHER PUBLIC SERVICE MOTIVATION , Adam Dallas Levitus

PERCEPTIONS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE DISCUSSIONS AS A SUPPLEMENT TO FACE TO FACE INTERACTIONS: A META REVIEW , Rachel Lisa Worrell

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Higher Education Financial Health - A Case Study of the California State University (CSU) , Amber Blakeslee

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2018 2018

The 'Lean In' Theory, Validated by Three Supreme Court Justices , Celene Valenzuela

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2017 2017

E-GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY , Marcos A. Ybarra

Theses/Projects/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Cost of Earmarks , Nicholis John Zappia

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

The council-manager plan, or, Managing for results?: Profiles and management styles of eight city managers in San Bernardino County , Leatricia Michelle Cash

Achieving effective asset management for water and wastewater utilities: A comparison of policy options for a special district and a medium city , Cari K Dale

An analysis of nitrate contaminated water in Cherry Valley , Adriana Hernandez-Romo

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

A comparative analysis of the California Regional Center: Fair hearing process for individuals with developmental disabilities , Deborah Kay Crudup

The development of California State College in Coachella Valley , Abby Mozoras

Theses/Dissertations from 1998 1998

Crafton Hills College computer hardware/software tracking system , Catherine Pace-Pequeño

Theses/Dissertations from 1997 1997

Municipal layoffs in Southern California: Should seniority outweigh productivity? , Timothy Paul Ousley

Creating a government that works better and costs less: A historical analysis of Civil Service reform , James William Thomas

An analysis of the California State Department of Parks and Recreation's "Quality Management Program" , Celena Turney

The effects of education on the birth rates of "workfare" program participants: Implications for future welfare reform , Bryan Anderson Wing

Theses/Dissertations from 1996 1996

Auditing troubled employees in the public sector , Lila Mehdiyar

The management and regulation of the beneficial use of sewage sludge as an agricultural soil amendment in Riverside County , William Ernst Prinz

Theses/Dissertations from 1995 1995

Implementing total quality management in the public sector , Cynthia J. Lewis

Federal public policy and bilingual education , Dorothy Lewis

Regional planning in Germany , James Walter Morrissey

The Agua Mansa enterprise zone: An empirical analysis , Paul E. Ogu

Theses/Dissertations from 1994 1994

Participative management style in a state transportation agency regional office , Linda Renee Grimes

Intergovernmental fiscal policy in California: The 1993 property tax shift , Lynndee Ann Kemmet

California conservatorships: An examination into ethics, standards, and judical monitoring , Lucille Castillo Lyon

Long range planning at the University of California Riverside: A case study , Janice Jo Martin

Assessment administration for county service areas , Shawn Dwayne Nelson

Alternative dispute resolution and public policy conflict: Preemptive dispute resolution negotiated rulemaking , Allen G. Norman

Strengthening the power of the mayor's office: An examination of the city of Riverside , Michael William Radford

A study of the affirmative action employee selection process in California community colleges , Mary Elizabeth Sampson

Intergovernmental cooperation and coordination at the local government level: The case of economic development in Riverside County , Alozie Donatus Udeh

Theses/Dissertations from 1993 1993

Determining the parks and recreation services of the Fontana community , Mitchell James Assumma

Leadership in local government computer service organizations within the state of California , Robert Benjamin Beavan

A study to determine what factors influence employee sick leave usage in the Riverside County Department of Mental Health Administration , Sally Aguilar Beavan

Wellness programs in police departments and how they effect workers' compensation claims , Herbert G. McKee Jr.

Proposition 111 and congestion management programs: A case of over-bureaucratization , Scott Richard Priester

The assessment of writing ability: A comparative cost effectiveness study of indirect and direct measures , Kristine Marie Smith

Theses/Dissertations from 1992 1992

Police culture, management and public image: Problems in implementing community oriented policing , Kenneth L. Becknell

Leadership in community oriented policing , John H. Boyd

Software pilferage in government agencies , Katherine Marie Foley

The use of privatization in the public sector: A focused study on the Inland Empire , John David Jamerson

Overcoming communications barriers in local government: Establishing networks through the public management forum , Anthony Michael Snoodgrass

Residential fire sprinklers requirement in single and multi-family homes: Survey of attitudes among the citizens of the city of Indio , David Arnold Yegge

Theses/Dissertations from 1991 1991

Analysis of the United States Trustee program , M. Shannon Goetsch

The effect of the 1964 Civil Rights Act on black Americans , Quentin Jamil Moses

A strategic analysis of budgeting for integrated logistical support of defense systems , Bruce Richard Suchomel

Theses/Dissertations from 1990 1990

Computer literacy in master of public administration classes , Penni Kaye Overstreet

Theses/Dissertations from 1989 1989

A case study to identify and evaluate the pricing policy for geothermal energy in the San Bernardino Municipal Geothermal District heating system , Kevin Perry Fisher

A study to determine the feasibility of constructing and operating a student fee funded recreational sports complex for California State University, San Bernardino , Helga Lingren

The role of the chief information officer in the contemporary university , James Jon Scanlon

Theses/Dissertations from 1987 1987

A matching process: More effective placement procedures for court dependent children , Lester M. Kushner

Theses/Dissertations from 1986 1986

The East Mojave National Scenic Area: Multiple use or national park? , Jeanne Hopkins Herr

Norton Air Force Base and San Bernardino: Communities in symbiosis , Clayton H. Snedeker

Theses/Dissertations from 1984 1984

The effects of governmental regulation on research and development in the pharmaceutical industry: An investigation into the relationship between patents, product substitution and regulatory policies , Linda Dianne Acosta

The impact of the Reagan Administration on equal employment opportunity, affirmative action for women and minorities in the public sector , Sandra Lucille Johnson

The Patton project: A demonstration program in deinstitutionalization , Harold Pitchford

The evolution of personality liability for public sector employees , Brian C. Turnbull

Theses/Dissertations from 1983 1983

Recycling the poor laws: A history of welfare, cross-sectional and longitudinal statistical studies concerning general relief policies in California , Carolyn Lea Clark-Daniels

Government administration in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia , George T. Fitzgerald

Controlling the uncontrollables: An examination of the capacity of Congress to reduce government expenditures for entitlements , David Lawrence Horne

Theses/Dissertations from 1982 1982

Regionalization of public service with an emphasis on fire service , Gerald M. Newcombe

Theses/Dissertations from 1981 1981

A model program for the development of humanistic administrative techniques in a California community college , Elaine Francisco-Davis

Theses/Dissertations from 1980 1980

Revenue practices used by California's municipal water districts , John Wesley Gebb

Congressional budget reform , Diane M. Precour

The evaluation of recent public service employment programs , Bruce Rose

Theses/Dissertations from 1979 1979

The accrual method of accounting in the federal government history and analysis , Aly Saleh A. Saleh

The Medi-Cal program , William H. Tillery

Theses/Dissertations from 1978 1978

An investigation to determine the impact of public financing on the Joint Powers Authority , Louis M. Jarcho

A comparative analysis of electric utility ownership in California , Robert E. Tremont

Theses/Dissertations from 1977 1977

A current medical reimbursement practices and prospects for national health insurance , Wallace D. Kinney

Organization closure a study of mobility versus satisfaction , Roy N. Mattke

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AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers’ information online. Were you affected?

FILE - The sign in front of an AT&T retail store is seen in Miami, July 18, 2019. The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T’s current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant said Saturday, March 30, 2024. In an announcement addressing the data breach, AT&T said that a dataset found on the dark web contains information including some Social Security numbers and passcodes for about 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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NEW YORK (AP) — The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T’s current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant said this weekend.

In a Saturday announcement addressing the data breach, AT&T said that a dataset found on the “dark web” contains information including some Social Security numbers and passcodes for about 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders.

Whether the data “originated from AT&T or one of its vendors” is still unknown, the Dallas-based company noted — adding that it had launched an investigation into the incident. AT&T has also begun notifying customers whose personal information was compromised.

Here’s what you need to know.

WHAT INFORMATION WAS COMPROMISED IN THIS BREACH?

Although varying by each customer and account, AT&T says that information involved in this breach included Social Security numbers and passcodes — which, unlike passwords, are numerical PINS that are typically four digits long.

Full names, email addresses, mailing address, phone numbers, dates of birth and AT&T account numbers may have also been compromised. The impacted data is from 2019 or earlier and does not appear to include financial information or call history, the company said.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I WAS AFFECTED?

Consumers impacted by this breach should be receiving an email or letter directly from AT&T about the incident. The email notices began going out on Saturday, an AT&T spokesperson confirmed to The Associated Press.

WHAT ACTION HAS AT&T TAKEN?

Beyond these notifications, AT&T said that it had already reset the passcodes of current users. The company added that it would pay for credit monitoring services where applicable.

AT&T also said that it “launched a robust investigation” with internal and external cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation further.

HAS AT&T SEEN DATA BREACHES LIKE THIS BEFORE?

AT&T has seen several data breaches that range in size and impact over the years .

While the company says the data in this latest breach surfaced on a hacking forum nearly two weeks ago, it closely resembles a similar breach that surfaced in 2021 but which AT&T never acknowledged, cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt told the AP Saturday.

“If they assess this and they made the wrong call on it, and we’ve had a course of years pass without them being able to notify impacted customers,” then it’s likely the company will soon face class action lawsuits, said Hunt, founder of an Australia-based website that warns people when their personal information has been exposed.

A spokesperson for AT&T declined to comment further when asked about these similarities Sunday.

HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF GOING FORWARD?

Avoiding data breaches entirely can be tricky in our ever-digitized world, but consumers can take some steps to help protect themselves going forward.

The basics include creating hard-to-guess passwords and using multifactor authentication when possible. If you receive a notice about a breach, it’s good idea to change your password and monitor account activity for any suspicious transactions. You’ll also want to visit a company’s official website for reliable contact information — as scammers sometimes try to take advantage of news like data breaches to gain your trust through look-alike phishing emails or phone calls.

In addition, the Federal Trade Commission notes that nationwide credit bureaus — such as Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — offer free credit freezes and fraud alerts that consumers can set up to help protect themselves from identity theft and other malicious activity.

AP Reporter Matt O’Brien contributed to this report from Providence, Rhode Island.