Presentation: This presentation will review the media's negative depiction of African Americans regarding social and criminal behavior. An overview of the historical context, racial stereotyping and the way the media's negative depiction affects society's views, about African Americans, will be examined.

Evaluator: Samuels

Presentation: This presentation will provide the participant with an opportunity to learn the current status of long term care. It will examine the current social issues and needs of the aging American population for long term care. The research will highlight relevant information regarding the opportunities for geriatric residents to thrive.

Evaluator: Jordan

Presentation: Most Americans think they can file a lawsuit for being treated unjustly in the workplace. Unjust can be a termination, sexual harassment, or any unlawful pay practice. Corporations across America are adopting an Employment Arbitration Policy to support most standard internal employee disputes. Instead of filing a lawsuit the employee must submit to binding arbitration. The phenomenon of arbitration in the American workforce will be presented.

Evaluator: Carter

Presentation: The business of personal selling is one that has been changing over time. In the past it has been transactional where the relationship between the customer and salesperson ends as soon as the transaction ends. Now, research shows that the best way to persuade customers to buy a product is not just to sell to them, but to build a lasting relationship in order to keep that customer coming back for more. This presentation will demonstrate how a salesperson can effectively build relationships with customers in order to help them increase sales performance.

Evaluator: Samuels

Presentation: In a world that is filled with tabloids, magazines, websites and TV shows that are dedicated to the coverage of celebrities, it’s no wonder that advertisers and marketing teams have embraced the trend and started using celebrities to endorse their products. Companies must consider many factors when deciding to use a celebrity to endorse a product. The numerous positives, potential gains and risks in using a celebrity to endorse a product will be presented. 

Evaluator: Marsh

Presentation: This presentation will examine children of alcoholics. Focus will include who they are, what types of problems they have during childhood, and adulthood challenges. Information will be presented about the types of programs and services that are available to help those in need become functioning adults.

Evaluator: Martin

Presentation: In the world today there is an increased interest and involvement in international business. Two countries that play a major part in corporate global culture are the United States and China. Both are powerful and influential countries. Upon examining the culture that comprises both countries, as well as societal norms and guidelines, the apparent differences are evident. Examining these differences is crucial to recognizing how to efficiently and effectively manage the two cultures in today's competitive business world. A comparison of the United States and China as well as their collective influence on today's current state of affairs is analyzed.

Evaluator: Dudley

Presentation: This presentation will address the impact of the No Child Left Behind policy and available resources, to close the achievement gap, for disadvantaged students. The research indicates an increase of parental involvement and tutorial programs, help improve academic achievement, in the public school system.

Evaluator: Ayers

Presentation: According to most experts, cocaine use is growing faster than any other form of executive drug abuse. This presentation examines the two most prominent substances abused by executive corporate America, and the risks associated with that use.

Evaluator: Jones

Presentation: An overview of the trends in the American workforce will be examined. A comprehensive look at globalization, diversity, teamwork, and women in leadership positions will be reviewed. How these trends effect American businesses and what the future of the American workforce will reflect into the 21st Century will be pesented.

Evaluator: Taylor

Presentation: Studies have shown that family involvement plays a valuable role, in a child's educational process, regardless of their economic, ethnic or cultural background. This presentation will educate participants on the importance of family involvement and explain tools needed, to involve parents, in the education of their children.

Evaluator: Buxton

Presentation: This presentation will inform the audience, about the importance of community inclusion, of developmentally disabled adults. Areas that will be addressed are the history of serving the disabled, the lives of developmentally disabled individuals and their goals and aspirations.

Evaluator: Jordan

Presentation: This presentation will explain why diversity in the workplace is important. How and why diversity differs from legislated affirmative action will be discussed. The modern role of workplace diversity will also be diiscussed and current issues will be presented.

Evaluator: Dudley

Presentation: This presentation will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of serving in the United States Armed Forces. The examination will include the views civilians hold towards the military as well as the views the military holds towards civilians. The impact of these perspectives on the success of an individual in the civilian workforce will be discussed.

Evaluator: Samuels

Presentation: Research provides that in North Carolina a juvenile is being mistreated every fifteen minutes by a parent, guardian, or caretaker. Maltreatment leaves surviving juveniles with negative neurobiological development, lessened cognitive function, and emotional effects. Research suggests that North Carolina's laws governing the prevention of juvenile maltreatment is among the poorest in the nation. Progressive juvenile maltreatment programs will be presented.

Evaluator: Hultgren

Presentation: People may find themselves in a Magistrate’s office for several different reasons. These include: getting arrested, having a warrant issued or bailing someone out of jail. For magistrates, as well as patrons, this environment can be extremely stressful. Based on my personal field observations I present the various ways emotional stress manifests itself in the daily work lives of the magistrates. I also discuss the emotional management strategies adopted by magistrates in an effort to deal with stress at work.

Evaluator: Hayes/Sandberg

Presentation: Employee wellness programs are a growing trend in corporate America. The rising cost of healthcare along with the loss of productivity due to unhealthy employees has become a major issue for organizations. This presentation will address the positive outcome of establishing employee wellness programs within corporate America.

Evaluator: Goedeke

Presentation: Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in addressing issues in society. Board members, employees and volunteers have been under tremendous pressure to provide measurable results of organizational performance. Nonprofits are challenged with a lack of human, technical and financial resources, which are important to operating efficiently and effectively. Adequate funding is important to capacity building and nonprofits face challenges acquiring funds. The presenter will explain venture philanthropy as a means of funding capacity building for nonprofit organizations.

Evaluator: Taylor

Presentation: This research presentation will review the emotional, mental, physical, and social phenomena of executing the condemned. The methods of execution will be explored as well as the crimes that warrant execution. The presentation will conclude with an explanation of the aftermath of an execution.

Evaluator: Marsh

Presentation: The presentation will study the causes and effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome present in American society today. This presentation will address the results of research designed to help bring awareness and education to a 100% preventable cause of birth defects in the United States.

Evaluator: Jones

Presentation: My survey of past research on gang formation and joining challenges previously held beliefs surrounding why indivdiuals join gangs. My findings indicate that social factors greatly contribute to one's informed decision to join or form a gang. In this presentation I will also offer a theoretical framework for understanding the role specific social factors play. As gang related activities increase understading these causal factors will better enable society to confront this challenge now and in the future. 

Evaluator: Hayes/Sandberg

Presentation: An in depth study of the different types of generations that are in the workforce today will be examined. Baby boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y’s characteristics and values are examined and discussed in detail. The expectations of how these generations are expected to impact the future will also be presented. Leadership strategies practiced by the different generations are reviewed and evaluated to conclude which generation is expected to have the most impact on the American workforce.

Evaluator: Ayers

Presentation: This presentation will study motivation from a human behavioral viewpoint. Does motivation come from chance or is it learned from observing, imitating, or experience? The presentation will examine what drives people to develop and implement a goal(s) in their everyday life.

Evaluator: Carter

Presentation: The presenter will discuss Juvenile Delinquency in North Carolina. The participants will learn about the top five crimes committed by juveniles, the effects on the community and the family, and programs designed to deter juvenile crimes and the court process.

Evaluator: Hultgren

Presentation: This presentation will explore, the adverse conditions faced by exonerated victims, who were cleared by DNA evidence.The key issues that will be explored are counseling and restitution efforts for newly released exonerees and their re-integration (back) into society. The presentation will also raise the awareness of the issues and dilimmas these individuals face.

Evaluator: Jones

Presentation: This presentation will address commitment among employees in an organizational setting. The level of commitment from employees’ can decide an organization’s success. Variables such as, flextime, trust, pride, and job satisfaction are discussed to help gain an understanding of how commitment levels are developed among employees.

Evaluator: Samuels

Presentation: This presentation will address the importance of parental influence amongst school age children. The presenter will address problems that can occur with children that are not prepared for school and give parents helpful tips on how to prepare their children. The presentation will also address issues, public school systems face, relative to this issue.

Evaluator: Ayers

Presentation: In all types of industries and in countries all over the world, organizations are utilizing teams to increase performance, sales, and efficiency. This research examines personality factors of team members and how they impact groups in today's modern workplace. This study looks at personality profiling tools and the methods in which leaders can utilize information about individual’s personality types to create and build more effective teams. Group member roles and the group development process are also discussed.

Evaluator: Martin

Presentation: Conflict within the work environment can have both positive and negative outcomes. A process being used to help resolve the negative conflict or disputes is known as conflict resolution. This presentation will examine grievance procedures and mediation strategies that are being used to address disputes in organizations today.

Evaluator: Buxton

Presentation: This presentation will focus on the current sexually transmitted disease epidemic among teens and in older adults in the United States. The purpose of prevention and better education for those in need will be discussed. Documentation from The Center for Disease Control and individual research will address the sexually transmitted disease epidemic has spread to include older adults.

Evaluator: Hultgren

Presentation: Studies of national interest provide insight into the range of goals that can be pursued in conducting foreign policy and social responsibility. International aid from free nations for social and economic development could provide more opportunities for economic progress in poverished international countries such as Africa. How and when the international community should respond and begin protecting people and preventing war through political and economic means will be presented.

Evaluator: Carter

Presentation: Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the 21st century is becoming increasingly complex. This presentation will examine the myths, therapeutic approaches, and education that Americans with ADHD and their caregivers face. The research will reveal the cutural challenges and behavioral issues associated with people suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Evaluator: Goedeke

Presentation: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young adults in the United States. This presentation will explain the causes and risk factors of suicide in American society. It will also address the consequences of suicide and how suicide prevention does make a difference. The presentation will generate discussion on how individuals utilize high-tech methods to get support when they are at high risk for suicide.

Evaluator: Buxton

Presentation: This presentation will address the reasons why African-American males are dropping out of school at an astonishing rate. Other areas of focus will include increased crime and incarceration rates, illiteracy, the public school system and decreased numbers of this population going to college.

Evaluator: Marsh

Presentation: Emotional Intelligence is a term that has been gaining recognition and popularity since the early 1990s. Three main definitions are identified. Then tangible and intangible benefits are explored in relation to leadership practices. Questions such as "Which is more important EQ or IT" and "Can EW be learned?" are answered. Contrary arguments are explored and EQ is examined from a global perspective.

Evaluator: Jones

Presentation: In corporate America, employees are faced with numerous demands as they strive to balance work life with the demands of family responsibilities. This presentation will examine how a balanced relationship between the two will positivley impact families and the performance of employees. The presenter will also review how organizations hinder this balance from occuring and how some organizations assist employees in balancing work and family.

Evaluator: Martin

Presentation: The purpose of this presentation is to draw attention to the severity of divorce in the United States, and demonstrate how it is inversely related to the socio-economic progression of children. By expounding upon the various cause and effect situations relating to divorce and children, the experiences children growing up in this type of environment will continue to be affected by the pandemic, if it is not properly addressed.

Evaluator: Hayes/Sandberg

Presentation: This presentation will reveal the impact gang violence has on the cultural, educational, and social strata of North Carolina. This study will also offer an interpretive exploration of North Carolina’s perceptions of gang violence and its impact on today’s youth, families, businesses, teachers, and educators. One will learn what interventions and preventions are currently in place to educate our parents, youth, and communities concerning gang violence. The importance of the public to understand the need for interventions will be discussed.

Evaluator: Dudley

Presentation: This presentation will discuss research on numerous positive and negative factors that impact  children' lives. Everything surrounding a child has some type of effect on that child, which does determine that child's future. Key areas that have a major impact on children include: their surroundings, their school, and their family. Thenumerous things that children are faced with and how those items can impact their development will be presented.

Evaluator: Ayers

Presentation: How can one become a more successful worker in the real world? This presentation will focus on how participation in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, climbing, rafting, etc. can help people become more productive workers in the corporate world. Topics such as communication, team building, leadership, stress and resolving conflict will be addressed.

Evaluator: Dixon

Presentation: Exposure to media images of thin and unrealistic women negatively effects the body image, mood states, and health of young women today. More than ever, women in their adolescent and teen years have been developing eating disorders and psychological problems due to extreme exposure to “the perfect woman.” This presentation will examine how today’s society and the media effect young women. It will also explore the views of today's changing society in relation to the use of women by the media.

Evaluator: Taylor

Presentation: The research concludes social and program barriers, experienced by welfare recipients, hinder their ability to find work and become self-sufficient in society today. The presentation will explain how domestic violence, illiteracy, and program time limits are ties that bind people to the system and prevents them from attaining productive and rewarding lives.

Evaluator: Carter

Presentation: Work-family conflict is an issue of growing significance that impacts men and women, with the majority of the conflict arising among women. Societal stereotypes of women and their families, along with the many diverse roles they assume today, cause undue stress and role overload. The steady upward trend of maternal employment has increased conflict in the lives of women. The effect of work-family conflict on women, their health, and their children will be examined as well as what organizations can do to help improve the lives of their employees.

Evaluator: Goedeke

Presentation: The college athlete is examined through research to determine if these individuals are viewed as a strong or weak employee due to the background they possess. The value of a college athlete in a corporate environment is investigated in the areas of history, what employers are requiring, traits of an athlete, overall academic success, the differences between athletes and non-athletes, and research examples supporting each side of the argument. 

Evaluator: Jordan

Presentation: Home schooling is one of the fastest growing educational trends in the United States. Almost 2 million students are schooled at home instead of the traditional classroom. Controversial issues associated with home schooling will be discussed. One will become familar with home school social skills and the achievement scores of home schooled students. Home schooling is not for everyone.

Evaluator: Marsh

Presentation: Domestic violence is a significant problem that affects 3.3 to 10 million children a year. All children respond differently to the effects of domestic violence. Effects can be internal and external. Programs are created to teach children about domestic violence. Professionals are available to help children get through their traumatic events. What should be addressed regarding children's needs who witness domestic violence will be presented.

Evaluator: Taylor

Presentation: This presentation will address the slow rise of women into senior management positions and the resulting changes in the business sector. Emphasis will be on perceptions and stereotypes of both male and female characteristics and leadership styles. It is critical that women learn the skills that are needed to make a place for themselves in corporate America. It is also crucial that organizations begin to properly educate their employees on this changing work environment.

Evaluator: Jordan