http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/11 Creative projects submitted to the Graduate School by Ball State University master's degree and doctoral candidates in partial fulfillment of degree requirements. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:09:06 GMT 2013-05-20T09:09:06Z http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197220 Title: Historical and descriptive analysis of selected works for chamber winds Authors: Witkowski, Joseph P. Abstract: This creative project was the written product of historical and background research to accompany the candidate’s conducting recital in the form of extended program notes. The works examined were Etenraku by Christopher Theofanidis; Rondino by Ludwig van Beethoven; and Serenade No. 12 in C minor, K. 388(384a) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The relevant biographies of the composers are examined in addition to the historical and musical details of each work. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197220 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197219 Title: Planning for economic prosperity: a guide for preparing and implementing economic development plans in Hoosier communities Authors: Wiles, Abby E. Abstract: To be competitive in a continually evolving, global economy, communities in Indiana must take a proactive approach to planning for economic development. Few Hoosier communities have formal, strategic economic development plans. This creative project provides a step-by-step guide for Indiana communities to develop and implement a tailored economic development plan based on comprehensive data, key stakeholder participation, local dynamics, needs, and priorities. The strategic planning process ensures that valuable resources, such as staff time and funding, are utilized efficiently and effectively. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197219 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197218 Title: Creating a study abroad re-entry program at Ball State University Authors: Webb, Melissa A. Abstract: The purpose of this creative project was to create a re-entry seminar for Ball State University students to go through upon their return from any sort of study abroad experience. Through the seminar, students would be able to reflect on their experiences, share their observations, form productive thoughts about their learning, and understand how to apply what they learned during their time abroad to their futures. The re-entry seminar would be a supplemental retreat in addition to the pre-departure orientation students go through before leaving the country. Providing the opportunity for students to connect with professionals who understand reverse culture shock and re-entry fatigue, as well as introducing them to peers who also studied abroad, prepares them for the rest of their academic careers. It also allows students a formal way of processing their experiences abroad so they gain the most learning possible and can be better prepared to market themselves when they begin job searching. Upon returning from a short-term or long-term study abroad experience, students are not always aware of how impactful their experience could be on their lives. Without having the support of professionals and peers to help them actually process through their experiences, students often lose a lot of the learning that could be harvested from such an immersive learning adventure. By providing a re-entry seminar to help students think through how much they have grown and changed as well as offering guidance from career center professionals, students returning from study abroad experiences will be ready to complete their final years of college and will thrive when it comes time to search for jobs. After the initial re-entry seminar, students will not only be armed with the resources to succeed through the rest of their college careers, but they will also have a cohort of peers who they can relate to and will serve as a support network as they re-enter life in the United States at their home institutions. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197218 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197217 Title: Facade rehabilitation and improvement grant program for Albion, Indiana Authors: Van Gessel, Jill Abstract: This creative project develops a new façade grant program for the town of Albion, Indiana that incorporates guidelines for historic preservation. The town has a large tax increment financing district that was created in order to facilitate the economic development of town. Money from this TIF district has been used for infrastructure improvements and a façade grant program. Business owners within the TIF district are eligible for matching grants to improve their building facades. There are no restrictions on the grant money that require the building owns to rehabilitative their storefronts rather than just repair or renovate. Case studies of façade grant programs in three Indiana cities created in order to develop a new façade grant program for Albion. The new façade grant program would allow the town to realize some of the proven benefits of economic development through historic preservation. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/123456789/197217 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z