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Developing A Formal Conceptual Process Model for Mentoring students in the development, execution and completion of Capstone and/or Independent Projects

Independent study projects and capstone courses help students to develop higher-level learning outcomes that will prepare them for transitioning to greater confidence and competence in the workplace. Students and student advisors have expressed a need for a formal, systematic process and a range of pragmatic learning tools to assist students in developing, executing and completing independent learning projects including final capstone work. This session will present a variety of learning tools and activities that will provide students with a platform for effectively developing and executing capstone and independent projects or that will enhance the relevance and usefulness management concepts and theories in understanding and addressing challenging problems facing organizations.