As man arrived, so he will leave: in solitude. In between, through necessity or desire, he associates with others. Yet he resides as he is, alone with his soul. Inseparable yet distinct. He can neglect the soul, allow it to become obscured through the noise of others. It will wither, but not die. He can nourish the soul; grant it all his attention and obscure the man. The man will wither and die. Man and soul can coexist and flourish through the association of mankind. Architecture should celebrate this coexistence. / Master of Architecture

In the United States, political and social attention to child health care remains insufficient, as it has for decades, especially that which serves the needs of low-income families. In response to this widespread negligence, many communities around the country have developed innovative programs to meet the needs of disadvantaged infants and children. That need for coordinated health services exists among poor children in the Roanoke Valley. The local solution has developed since 1988 as the Children's Health Investment Project (CHIP). This thesis explores, from a geographic perspective, how the relationship between enrolled families and their providers affects attitudes and perceptions toward health care services made available through CHIP. Also, the implications of the current spatial distribution of CHIP participants are examined for geographic relevance. / M.S.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Commonwealth University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 164-172). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-68). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.N.M.)--Regis University, Denver, Colo., 2005. / Title from PDF title page (viewed Jan. 13, 2006). Includes bibliographical references.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two career orientation and exploratory programs on the vocational maturity level of seventh grade students. Two independent variables involving type of program and length of program were manipulated by the researcher by using a 2 x 3 factorial design to analyze adjusted treatment effects upon the dependent variable of vocational maturity. The experimental groups were composed of seventh grade students participating in the"Careers and You" and"Interest Block" programs, while the control group consisted of students in band and/or choir who did not receive instruction in either of the two treatment groups. The participants selected for the study were students from four junior high schools within the local school division. Each participant was pretested on both the Career Development Inventory and Career Maturity Inventory Attitude Scale test instruments. Results of the pretest mean scores for the groups indicated significant differences on the CMI Attitude Scale scores between the"Careers and You" and"Interest Block" groups. Inasmuch as the strength of the difference was small (R² = 0.04), valid posttest comparisons were felt to be statistically appropriate. One-half of the participants in the three groups were posttested on the CDI and CMI Attitude Scale at an 18-week time interval, while the remaining participants were tested at the end of a 36-week interval. Posttest analysis was conducted using a two-way analysis of covariance, with the pretest scores being used as a covariate to adjust for group bias and to add sensitivity to the dependent variable measure. Nine hypotheses were tested at alpha equals .05 with the following results: The first six hypotheses dealt with comparisons among the three groups on the Total Scale of the CDI and the Attitude Scale of the CMI. Because the F values showed no significant group effect, hypotheses one through six failed to meet the rejection criteria. Null hypotheses seven through nine pertained to effects of the length of program within the various groups. Results indicated by both the CDI and Attitude Scale of the CMI were not significant. Therefore, hypotheses seven through nine failed to meet the rejection criteria. / Ed. D.

The overall process of water treatment is a compilation of various unit processes including: aeration, disinfection, the mixing of chemicals, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration. The arrangement of these various unit processes into different treatment configurations provided the basis for laboratory-scale experimentation in which the zeta potential, turbidity, alkalinity, and pH were monitored to determine the optimum operating mode for the Carvins Cove water treatment plant in Virginia during June and July, 1979. Results indicated that none of the treatment configurations tested produced significantly different results. Marginal improvement in turbidity removal was accomplished when alum was added after aeration rather than before aeration. The use of aeration did not significantly affect the coagulation process. Rapid mixing of the alum with a jar test apparatus did not significantly affect the turbidity removal achieved. The cationic polymer, CatFloc T, did not reduce the low turbidity of the raw water. / Master of Science

Excitement is rumbling through the city just waiting for the grand opening. A fresh new face has been added to the streetscape of downtown Roanoke. A new branch library and baseball stadium is set to open soon. The site is near the edge of downtown Roanoke, Virginia at the intersection of Jefferson St. and Elm Ave. All the construction is complete and cleared away. Residents and employees all around Roanoke are eager for a new baseball season to start up. Those especially eager are downtown employees, who have just a short walk from work to the stadium. The new stadium has created a buzz from all the downtown businesses looking forward to the influx of people this summer, not to mention the amount of jobs the stadium will provide residents of Roanoke. Fans will be treated to a great event and will be fully entertained. The mountains far away create a beautiful backdrop for all. With baseball games becoming more and more of a social event and atmosphere, this stadium’s seating exhibits a new socially driven design while still mixing in the simplicity of the traditional seating style. The new branch library sits atop the stadium having its own autonomous nature while also blending in with the stadium form. It has its own specific entrance designed only for library use. Its grand entrance reaches out from the brick stadium wall signifying its special use. The library is one long floor filled with book stacks, personal reading spaces, large group meeting rooms, and computers. Views outward toward the baseball field and overlooking the Roanoke area provide a peaceful spot for all to sit back and enjoy a good read. At night, the large rooms are rentable for parties on game nights allowing for a private feel while still getting the great atmosphere of the game. / Master of Architecture

The Veterans Administration Regional Office Credit Union, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a cooperative association, organized to promote thrift among its members and to accumulate a fund from these savings to make needed loans to members for useful purposes at reasonable interest rates. It is chartered and supervised by the Federal Government through the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions. Membership is limited to those who work in the Regional Office. Control and management are in the hands of the members. Each member present at annual or special meetings has one vote. Members elect directors and committeemen, exercise democratic control over the credit union's activities, and receives reports each year from the Board of Directors, Committees, and administrative officers. Only members may borrow from the credit union. / Master of Science

An investigation of Roanoke's particular needs and potentialities for a civic auditorium was the initial step in the development of this thesis. Members of the city government, members of community organizations, and other interested citizens were consulted as to their views on the facilities required in the proposed structure. The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority offered constructive suggestions concerning the site selection. These interviews revealed the need for three principal facilities: (1) an arena for 6000 persons to accommodate conventions, trade shows, and sporting events, (2) a concert hall for 3000 persons, and (3) a little theatre with seating for 600 persons. Perhaps the major aim in the design of this civic auditorium has been the desire to develop a harmonious grouping of these three major elements, and the desire that each building should present from.the exterior a clear, honest expression of its function. This latter desire brought about in each of the buildings a close relationship between structure and function. The structural systems have resulted from the architectural concept and approach to the functions of the buildings. Technical and functional considerations have been discussed in detail, and drawings have been prepared to thoroughly explain the final design. / Master of Science