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MBA Students Report Research Findings on Utility Damage Prevention
May 11, 2009

Three MBA students have spent the greater part of a year studying Vermont's Underground Utility Damage Prevention System once they became "experts" after successfully writing a grant proposal.  "It's a great example of how UVM can be effective in the community," said Shirland. "These students gained valuable experience and helped the state and other organizations at the same time." In addition to gaining valuable market research skills, grant management, and survey data collection, Shanley said they learned how to deal with "passionate opinions on both sides of the issue."  More at http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmpr/?Page=News&storyID=14288.
The students admitted to having little knowledge of the subject and they had to become experts as quickly as possible. As a result of their work, they compiled a massive report to prevent damage to underground utilities and serious injury to workers. The report included recommendations to publish annual reports, increase education, training, and communications with its partners and the Vermont community.