# 2024 KWB Research Summit Summary November 01, 2023 • 5 minutes ## Theme: Rise of the Scholar-Practitoner As with all our previous conferences, the 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries (KWB) 11th annual conference was yet another dynamic forum this year for presenting research and recognizing achievements.  This year's event explored the innovative possibilities for advancing the value prospects of research relative to industry practices, scholar-practitioner engagement, and ever-evolving research concerning pivotal societal issues. The theme for this year's 2024 conference was "Rise of the Scholar-Practitioner," where we had the chance to hear about a wide array of research presenter's explorations into this topical theme. Below you will find a recap of the 2024 conference with a collection of stats concerning this year's summit, including videos from main-stage events, and a downloadable PDF from our Keynote speaker, Dr. Jan Cardwell. We will also be producing a new issue of the Phoenix Scholar operiodical led by Dr. Kimberly Underwood that is a collection of abtracts from the conference and other post conference items. ## Conference Attendance Overview: Insights and Trends Below are videos that capture all mainstage events from the 3 day conference which include keynotes, special guests, and hosts. We, however, do not record presenter videos. All presenters will instead be recognized in a special edition of the Phoenix Scholar focused on KWB 2024. **Day 1 Mainstage events** Day 1 was the opening of the Summit and included a short introduction by Dr. Rodney Luster, followed by a presentation from Dr. Hinrich Eylers, Vice Provost of the College of Doctoral Studies, who gave a retrospective look at all the conferences from their inception to now, alongside some stats on the centers themselves, as well as the evolution of the research conducted within the centers. The audience also heard from Dr. Jan Cardwell, author and national speaker, in what was a riveting and motivating keynote address that truly set the tone of the first day. There were 35 research presentations that flowed thoughout the day that brought in some dynamic subject matter.  ## 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit Day 1 × ### Day 1 presentations Anthony Di Meo and Anastasia Metros: _The Decision Making of OMERS Pension Managers: A Descriptive Case Study_ Jill Van Allen: _The Lived Experiences of Emergency Preparedness of Public Elementary Schoolteachers: A Narrative Inquiry_ Joanne Principe: _Scholar-Practitioners Rising from the Ashes Like Phoenixes by Overcoming the Impact of the Perfectionism Mindset_ Aaron Kenneston, Arnetra Arrington, and Susan Fereee:_Exploring Educational Implications and Strategies of Using ChatGPT in Courses at an Online Higher Education Institution_ LauraAnn Migliore:_Application of Machine Learning and Generative AI to Create Systematic Literature Reviews Using a Technical Action Research Approach_ Octavia Quarles:_Thrive in a Brave New World: The Role of AI and Possible Channels of Impact and Growth_ Joanne Vázquez de Príncipe:_Third Culture People Evolving Management and Leadership Post-Pandemic: An Applied Multicultural Industrial and Organizational Psychology Perspective_ Alisa Fleming:_Examining Leadership Styles as Predictors of Workplace Bullying_ Ela-Joy Lehrman, Martha Zepeda, and Tiffany Lemmen:_Women in Leadership in Higher Education: A Systematic Review_ Robert King, James Traylor, and Mark Guberman:_ Exploring Perceived Equitable Access to AI by Online Higher Education Students_ Phillip Davidson: _The Delphi Technique: Human vs. Artificial Intelligence_ Karen Johnson, Janice Terrell, and Anne Moore:_ Empowering Education: Faculty Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence for Student Support: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study_ Marlene Blake, Jessica Flores, and Adrian Allen:_ Creating Connections to Build Belonging and Social Capital for Students of Color in Higher Education_ Joshua Epps and Debra Tucker: _Exploring African American Males' Perceptions of Wellness in High School: An Exploratory Case Study_ J. Medgar Roberts and Leqawn McDowell: _Challenges and Resilience: Black Male Educators’ Experiences with Colleagues_ Carl Beitsayadeh, Pamayla Darbyshire, and Gergana Velkova: _The Intricate Web of Online Learning: Self-Directedness, Collaboration, Isolation, and Student Success in Higher Education_ Fern Entrekin:_ Integrating a Wellness Discussion into a Course for Adult Students_ Josh Valk, Estefania Lujan, and Destanie Smith:_ Instructional Strategies for Statistics in Higher Education: A Qualitative Mixed-Design Study_ Sai Raghav, Michelle Reeves, and Ion Jauregui: _Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness in Mechanistic Organizations_ Tiffany Campau and Anastasia Metros: _Leader Access to Organizational Supports That Build Leader Content Knowledge: A Qualitative Participative Research Study_ Judith Sugg: _A Collaborative Approach to Identifying Organizational Values_ Michelle Chambers: _Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort: Using the Constructs Transformational Resistance and Emotional Resilience_ Priya Tahiliani: _Understanding the Tenure and Turnover of Superintendents of Color: An Exploratory Case Study_ Yvette Beavers and Jamie Swisegood: _Pushing the Boundaries: Dismantling Barriers in K-12 Education by Reinforcing the Need for Culturally Responsive Education_ Lisa Langford, Scott McCalla, and Alfreda Goods: _Knowledge Transfer and Practical Application: Bridging the Gap Between Scholars and Practitioners_ Mark McCaslin: _Practicing Healthy Leadership_ Pamayla Darbyshire: _What Does Scholar-Practitioner Mean to You Personally? How Do You Apply the Concept?_ Joy Taylor:_ Invisible Labor: An Examination of the Perceptions of Moms in the Workplace_ Jessica Flores and Marlene Blake: _Mothers’ Plights to Protect their Children and the Impact on Workplace Performance_ Hannah Lowe:_ Lessons for Trauma Counselors from the Story of Pandora's Box_ Marlene Blake, Roxanne Williams, and Elizabeth Young: _ACCESS Faculty Researchers Use AI to Analyze Data_ Jessica Sylvester, Chelsea Thomas, and Mary Elizabeth Smith:_ Identifying and Activating Student Foundational and Advanced AI Skills_ Louise Underdahl, Danielle Kish, and Pamayla Darbyshire: _Retaining Non-Traditional Online Students_ Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Joy Taylor, and Patricia Battson: _Building Belonging through Social Capital in the Workplace_ William Kerstetter, Cynthia Simon, and Gilbert Franco: _Breaking Barriers: A Study of the Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives on Gender Disparities in the Workplace_ Juana Lang and Lucinda A. Hines: _Can Leaders’ Grit Spread Organizational Toxicity?_ Lori Kameya Davey: _Correlation Between Compensation and Employee Motivation Among Healthcare Industry Representatives: A Quantitative Regression Study_ Lucinda Hines and Daniel Smith: _Reflections on Educating Patients on Value-Based Healthcare to Improve Clinical Outcomes_ Subas Nandy: _Do the Indicators of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in China and India Show Signs of Improvement? A Comparative Study Over a Decade_ Mansureh Kebritchi, Tony Taylor, and Alan Raveling: _Creativity, Productivity, and Large Language Models: Student and Instructor Perceptions of the Co-Creation Process in Doctoral Dissertation Research_ Joy Hughes: _Policy Implementation for the Ethical Obligation of Organizational Domestic Violence: A Delphi Study_     During the conference, Dr. Janice Cardwell bestowed a surprise gift to our conference attendees. The book, written by our esteemed guest speaker, entitled, Empowering Self-Concepts for Self-Leadership is a powerful element of the author's approach and philosophy to all things, including research. All KWB Summit attendees can access Dr. Cardwell's book below as a gift from her to all of us! Download your free copy of Dr. Cardwell's book below. [Download ebook: "Empowering Self Concepts for Self-Leadership" by Jan Cardwell](/content/dam/edu/research/doc/empowering%20self-concepts%20for%20self-leadership-dr-jan-cardwell.pdf) **Day 2 Mainstage events** Day 2 was yet another fantastic day as our own University of Phoenix President, Chris Lynne, alongside our moderator Dr. Kimberly Underwood, introduced Day 2 and the second year's institution of the_President's Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging_within the Summit conference.President Lynne announced the 2024 winners in the morning mainstage events and it was exciting to see the various categorical recognitions, alongside watching the honorees accept their prestigous awards. Awards went to the following: For_Research_: Drs. Marlene Blake, Adrian Allen, Patricia Battson, Jessica Flores, Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Joy Taylor, and Kimberly Underwood from their research entitled,_How higher ed leaders can help students of color thrive by building belonging,_based on a mixed-methods study examining "student belongingness." For_Scholarship_: Dr. Jacquelyn Kelly and team: Destigmatizing the receipt of accommodations by using character personas based on work in a general education and nutrition courses. The work focused on decreasing student stigmas for receiving accommodations and improving student familiarity on how to receive an accommodation. For_Dissertation_: Dr. Suzanne Gonzales: Dissertation research focused on_Early childhood educator perspectives and LQBTQ+ image picture book use: an exploratory case study._"    Day 2 contained 20 professional research presentations conducted in sessions 13-19. ## 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit Day 2 × ### Day 2 presentations listed Jennifer Carriere, Laura Pipoly, and Anthony Bennett: _Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty: A Crucial Exploratory Case Study of an Online Higher Education Institution_ Beth Putnam and Joann Kovacich: _Turning Knowledge Into Actionable Practice: Physicians, E-Learning, and Plant-Based Nutrition Continuing Medical Education (CME) Outcomes in Daily Medical Practice_ Teresa P. Sappington and Catherine Lalley: _Where Have All The Rural American Hospitals Gone?_ Martha Zepeda and Marylyn Hagerty: _How Online Nursing Faculty View Civility in the Online Classroom: A Qualitative Study_ April LaFontaine and Charles H. Elliott:_ Can Training Reduce Emergency Department Nurse Burnout?: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study_ Suzanne Gonzales and Debra Tucker: _Early Childhood Educator Perspectives of LGBTQ+ Imaged Picture Book Use: An Exploratory Case Study_ Tristan Hunter: _Teacher Leadership in K-12 Schools: Using Teachers to Drive School Improvement_ June Cade: _Child-Centered Pedagogy: Guided Play-Based Learning for Preschool Children with Special Needs_ Suchitra Veera: _How Firms Leverage Technology for Digital Transformation: Obtaining Strategic Insights on Emerging Trends Though a Content Analysis of Annual Reports_ Dorothy Kiliu-Pence and Herman van Niekerk: _Organizational Empowerment and Job Satisfaction_ Marlene Blake and Christine Marquis: _Recommendations to Support Workplace Wellness Using the EMPower CARE Scorecard_ Audrey Neylon: _Expert Consensus on Detecting and Preventing Fraudulent Medicare Claims: An E-Delphi Study_ Edward Dillenschneider: _Leadership Effectiveness and Parental Influence Indicators in Local Faith-Based Charitable Organizations_ Christopher Wilson: _The Path to Procurement Equity: A Case Study_ Les H. Huffman, Monica Ponndee, and Donald Munday: _Emotional Intelligence Strategies Used by Emergency Dispatch Leaders: A Qualitative Case Study_ Jaime Davis: _Communication and Leadership: Does Style Matter?_ Zoila Broncano, Michael Twigg, and Crystal Lupo: _Andragogical Framework In Professional Development: Teacher Practice and Professional Growth Impact_ Jane Schumacher, Lilia Santiague, and Nichole Bell: _Inclusive Leadership: Understanding Ourselves to Understand Others_ Melinda Kulick, Leonidas Maganares, and Jessica Sylvester: _Transforming Higher Education: Harnessing Generative AI for Student Engagement_ J. Medgar Roberts: _Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Shaping the Future of Career Opportunities_ **Day 3 Mainstage events** Day 3 provided another exceptional conference day led by Dr. Mansureh Kebritchi who kicked off the main-stage events and moderated alongside Dr. Eylers for the 2024 _Dissertation of the Year Awards_. ## Knowledge Without Boundaries Research Summit Day 3 × #### Dissertation of the Year Winners This year's awards were exciting, with some great dissertations recognized. Awards were presented to:  - DM/DBA DOY 2024 Winner: Mikel Yost - EDD DOY 2024 Winner: Ramey Benfield - DHA DOY 2024 Winner: April LaFontaine Johansen. We also were able to hear from each of these recipients about their dissertation in a formal summary that was insightful and riveting. You can learn more about them[i](https://www.phoenix.edu/research/events/dissertation-of-the-year-award-winners.html)n the video above. Day 3 followed with sessions 20-23, where attendees garnered wisdom and insights from 12 additional research presentations as part of the outstanding cadre of awesome presentations this year. ### Day 3 presentations Louis Daily and Brian Sloboda: _Using ChatGPT to Convert From Harvard to APA 7 Style_ Hannah Lowe: _Q Methodology Made Simple_ Roxanne Williams and Jessie Cheng: _You Want Me to Change What?_ Beth Putnam and Joann Kovacich: _So, You Have Taken an Online Course, Now What?: Lessons Learned From Physicians Taking an E-Learning Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Course_ Sherrye Smith: S_caffolding Learning for Scholar-Practitioner Success_ Antoinette Dziedzic and Cathy Lalley: _Mind Mapping Your Way Through the Dissertation_ Karen Johnson and Michelle Susberry Hill: _Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome among Scholar-Practitioners_ Louise Underdahl, Rheanna Reed, and Deb Foland: _Fostering Career-Readiness in Students and Graduates_ Joanne Principe: _The Evolution of Human Resources Management Impacting Rising Scholar-Practitioners in Multigenerational Workplaces_ Marlene Blake, Patricia Akojie, and Craig Mello: _Effective Engagement Strategies in Virtual Learning: A Qualitative Modified E-Delphi Study_ Janice Cardwell and Patricia Munson: _Conceptualizing Scholar-Practitioner Leadership for Workplace Engagement: A Podcast Interview Segment_ LaTasha Bibbs and Nicole Aenchbacher: _Examining the Impact of Structure Triage Education on ESI Categorization: A Quasi-Experimental Quantitative Study_ ## 2024 Summit Stats This year's summit was well attended. This was our biggest so far with both registered and unregistered attendees. Below is a tally of all attendees [unique visitors] for the event as acquired from Eventbrite and Zoom statistics for the conference. Below are a few of the notable vitals captured from this year's KWB Summit! ### Top 10 states represented There were many countries and states represented at this years event. Among the top 10 were Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. ### Across the world - Canada - United Kingdom - Germany - Caribbean - South Africa - Trinidad and Tobago - Philippines - Nigeria - Mexico - Japan - Jamaica - Ghana Additionally, 109 states or provinces were represented amongst the spanse of registrant attendees. ### How guests identified themselves: There were so many different professions represented this year. Professionals from every corner of life. Below is a quick look at how each attendee identified themselves as a professional. Many of our attendees work for various institutions and agencies that include places like the following: University of Virginia Credit Union, KAAB Continuum LLC, Harper College, South Orange Maplewood School District, Northside Hospital, Schneider Family Farms, T-Mobile, Saddleback College, Hayward Unified School District, Destiny Early Childhood Consulting, ComPsych, Versant Health, California Cosmetic Medical Institute, Colorado House of Representatives, Clarke University, Department of Veteran Affairs, University of Alaska, Universal Surgical Partners, Sacramento City Unified School District, Florida Gulf Coast University, Federal Government, University of Mid-Florida, DeSales University, McHenry County College, Asher College, US Army, Sawyer Police Department, University of Virginia, University of Texas, Georgetown University, Reynolds Community College, Reynolds College Richmond Virginia, University of Prince Edward Island, Caribbean Graduate School of Theology, Research Corporation/University of Hawaii, Tougaloo College, Veterans Health Administration, Ochsner Health System, New York University, New York City Department of Education, United States Postal Service, Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Ministry of Education-Jamaica, Merrill Lynch, Defenese Health Agency, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Kings County Hospital, California Intercontinental Universiyty, Baker College, American College of Cardiology, Internal Revenue Service, Humana, and many more.   - Executive Director - President - Chief Technology Officer - Chief Officer - Financial Industry Leader - Director - Educator - Professor - Secondary school professional - Middle School Professional - Principal -  IT Analyst - Vice President - Healthcare professional - Life Coach - Sales - Law Enforcement - Cybersecurity - Behavioral Health - Military - Human Resources - Religious Leadership ### Comments on the conference _Attendee- “Attending the 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit provided me with valuable research insights and knowledge”_ _Presenter- “The Summit was an inspiring and impactful experience for my team and me. Presenting on the role of emotional intelligence in leadership effectiveness in mechanistic organizations provided a unique opportunity to engage with leaders, innovators, and peers who are equally passionate about advancing the field. The summit’s atmosphere of collaboration and the insightful discussions it fostered truly enriched our understanding and reinforced the vital role of emotional intelligence in shaping effective leadership.”_ _Presenter- "KWB 2024 with its theme of  'Rise of the Scholar-Practitioner' was very relevant to the research topic that I presented to my colleagues at the University. I received insightful feedback from other scholars/practitioners who participated in the same sessions that I presented in."_ --- On behalf of all of us in the College of Doctoral Studies and the leaders of the Research Centers, we thank you for a wonderful event and already look forward to next year's conference! WE WILL SEE YOU AT NEXT YEAR'S EVENT!