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2024 Schedule of Events

Welcome to the Knowledge Without Boundaries 2024 Annual Research Summit

This year's summit is taking place virtually via Zoom.

  • All sessions may have “recording enabled.” By attending you agree to this aspect of the conference. Recordings may be used in follow-up archives for others. Upon entering your picture may be muted for this purpose. You can enable video for yourself in the lower corner of your Zoom settings by simply clicking on the “Start Video” icon which may have a red line running through it indicating your video is muted. 
  • At the start of every day, the “Waiting Room” feature is enabled by the host, who will let all guests in when the time for the conference at the beginning of the day starts. The conference will remain open until the next day’s start time. 
  • Each day also begins in the MAIN room [this is where you have entered from the link provided]. If you are looking for a particular session of the day, it will be set up according to the designated session number ie. Session 1, Session 2, etc. You can get there by clicking the “Breakout Rooms” button on your Zoom dashboard. 
  • Your Zoom dashboard may not show all of these important dashboard icons if your screen is minimized in any way. Most times you can fix simple issues like “I don’t see a way to enter a room?” by expanding your screen in whatever search engine you are using Google/Firefox]. 
  • Captions will be enabled for all sessions 
  • Sessions should have moderators for any assistance needed. 
  • We recommend desktop/ laptop for the full potential of the conference but you may also use your phone or iPad. 
  • Remember to mute yourself during sessions so that the presenter and audience is not distracted. 

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Day 1 (Thursday, October 17th)

All times are listed in MST AZ (Arizona) time.

10:00 AM | Opening remarks by Rodney Luster

10:10 AM | Welcome and opening remarks by Vice Provost Hinrich Eylers

10:20 AM | Keynote by Janice Cardwell-CEO of Conceivers Leadership and Learning Group

10:50 AM | Day overview by Rodney Luster

Session 1

Moderator

Juana Lang

Presentation 1

Anthony Di Meo and Anastasia Metros: The Decision Making of OMERS Pension Managers: A Descriptive Case Study

Presentation 2

Jill Van Allen: The Lived Experiences of Emergency Preparedness of Public Elementary Schoolteachers: A Narrative Inquiry

Presentation 3

Joanne Principe: Scholar-Practitioners Rising from the Ashes Like Phoenixes by Overcoming the Impact of the Perfectionism Mindset

Session 2

Moderator

Stella Smith

Presentation 1

Robert King, James Traylor, and Mark Guberman: Exploring Perceived Equitable Access to AI by Online Higher Education Students

Presentation 2

Phillip Davidson: The Delphi Technique: Human vs. Artificial Intelligence

Presentation 3

Karen Johnson, Janice Terrell, and Anne Moore: Empowering Education: Faculty Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence for Student Support: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study

Session 3

Moderator

Kimberly Underwood

Presentation 1

Marlene Blake, Jessica Flores, and Adrian Allen: Creating Connections to Build Belonging and Social Capital for Students of Color in Higher Education

Presentation 2

Joshua Epps and Debra Tucker: Exploring African American Males' Perceptions of Wellness in High School: An Exploratory Case Study

Presentation 3

J. Medgar Roberts and Leqawn McDowell: Challenges and Resilience: Black Male Educators’ Experiences with Colleagues

Session 4

Moderator

Louise Underdahl

Presentation 1

Carl Beitsayadeh, Pamayla Darbyshire, and Gergana Velkova: The Intricate Web of Online Learning: Self-Directedness, Collaboration, Isolation, and Student Success in Higher Education

Presentation 2

Fern Entrekin: Integrating a Wellness Discussion into a Course for Adult Students

Presentation 3

Josh Valk, Estefania Lujan, and Destanie Smith: Instructional Strategies for Statistics in Higher Education: A Qualitative Mixed-Design Study

12:20 PM | Break

Session 5

Moderator

Scott McCalla

Presentation 1

Sai Raghav: Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness in Mechanistic Organizations

Presentation 2

Tiffany Campau and Anastasia Metros: Leader Access to Organizational Supports That Build Leader Content Knowledge: A Qualitative Participative Research Study

Presentation 3

Judith Sugg: A Collaborative Approach to Identifying Organizational Values

Session 6

Moderator

Patricia Battson

Presentation 1

Michelle Chambers: Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort: Using the Constructs Transformational Resistance and Emotional Resilience

Presentation 2

Priya Tahiliani: Understanding the Tenure and Turnover of Superintendents of Color: An Exploratory Case Study

Presentation 3

Yvette Beavers and Jamie Swisegood: Pushing the Boundaries: Dismantling Barriers in K-12 Education by Reinforcing the Need for Culturally Responsive Education

Session 7

Moderator

Josh Valk

Presentation 1

Lisa Langford, Scott McCalla, and Alfreda Goods: Knowledge Transfer and Practical Application: Bridging the Gap Between Scholars and Practitioners

Presentation 2

Mark McCaslin: Practicing Healthy Leadership

Presentation 3

Pamayla Darbyshire: What Does Scholar-Practitioner Mean to You Personally? How Do You Apply the Concept?

Session 8

Moderator

Kimberly Underwood

Presentation 1

Joy Taylor: Invisible Labor: An Examination of the Perceptions of Moms in the Workplace

Presentation 2

Jessica Flores and Marlene Blake: Mothers’ Plights to Protect their Children and the Impact on Workplace Performance

Presentation 3

Hannah Lowe: Lessons for Trauma Counselors from the Story of Pandora's Box

Session 9

Moderator

Scott McCalla

Presentation 1

Marlene Blake, Roxanne Williams, and Elizabeth Young: ACCESS Faculty Researchers Use AI to Analyze Data

Presentation 2

Jessica Sylvester, Chelsea Thomas, and Mary Elizabeth Smith: Identifying and Activating Student Foundational and Advanced AI Skills

Presentation 3

Louise Underdahl, Danielle Kish, and Pamayla Darbyshire: Retaining Non-Traditional Online Students

Session 10

Moderator

Josh Valk

Presentation 1

Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Joy Taylor, and Patricia Battson: Building Belonging through Social Capital in the Workplace

Presentation 2

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

Presentation 3

Juana Lang and Lucinda A. Hines: Can Leaders’ Grit Spread Organizational Toxicity?

Session 11

Moderator

Stella Smith

Presentation 1

Lori Kameya Davey: Correlation Between Compensation and Employee Motivation Among Healthcare Industry Representatives: A Quantitative Regression Study

Presentation 2

Lucinda Hines and Daniel Smith: Reflections on Educating Patients on Value-Based Healthcare to Improve Clinical Outcomes

Presentation 3

Subas Nandy: Do the Indicators of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in China and India Show Signs of Improvement? A Comparative Study Over a Decade

Session 12

Moderator

Sonja Lamppa

Presentation 1

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

Presentation 2

Joy Hughes: Policy Implementation for the Ethical Obligation of Organizational Domestic Violence: A Delphi Study

Presentation 3

Jeffery Rhymes

Day 2 (Friday, October 18th)

All times are listed in MST AZ (Arizona) time.

10:00 | Opening remarks by Kimberly Underwood

10:05 AM | President Chris Lynne recognizes the 2024 winners of the President's Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

10:30 AM | Winner presentation

Research: Drs. Marlene Blake, Adrian Allen, Patricia Battson, Jessica Flores, Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Joy Taylor, Kimberly Underwood

Scholarship: Dr. Jacquelyn Kelly

Dissertation: Dr. Suzanne Gonzales                    

10:55 AM | Day overview by Kimberly Underwood

Session 13

Moderator

Rodney Luster

Presentation 1

Stephanie Robinson, Maureen Marzano, and Joshua Valk: Student-Instructor Relationships with First-Generation Medical Assistant Students: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Presentation 2

Jennifer Carriere, Laura Pipoly, and Anthony Bennett: Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty: A Crucial Exploratory Case Study of an Online Higher Education Institution

Presentation 3

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

Session 14

Moderator

Sandra Sessoms-Penny

Presentation 1

Teresa P. Sappington and Catherine Lalley: Where Have All The Rural American Hospitals Gone?

Presentation 2

Martha Zepeda and Marylyn Hagerty: How Online Nursing Faculty View Civility in the Online Classroom: A Qualitative Study

Presentation 3

April LaFontaine and Charles H. Elliott: Can Training Reduce Emergency Department Nurse Burnout?: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study

Session15

Moderator

Marlene Blake

Presentation 1

Suzanne Gonzales and Debra Tucker: Early Childhood Educator Perspectives of LGBTQ+ Imaged Picture Book Use: An Exploratory Case Study

Presentation 2

Tristan Hunter: Teacher Leadership in K-12 Schools: Using Teachers to Drive School Improvement

Presentation 3

June Cade: Child-Centered Pedagogy: Guided Play-Based Learning for Preschool Children with Special Needs

12:20 PM | Break

Session 16

Moderator

Joy Taylor

Presentation 1

Suchitra Veera: How Firms Leverage Technology for Digital Transformation: Obtaining Strategic Insights on Emerging Trends Though a Content Analysis of Annual Reports

Presentation 2

Dorothy Kiliu-Pence and Herman van Niekerk: Organizational Empowerment and Job Satisfaction

Presentation 3

Marlene Blake and Christine Marquis: Recommendations to Support Workplace Wellness Using the EMPower CARE Scorecard

Session 17

Moderator

Lucinda Hines

Presentation 1

Audrey Neylon: Expert Consensus on Detecting and Preventing Fraudulent Medicare Claims: An E-Delphi Study

Presentation 2

Edward Dillenschneider: Leadership Effectiveness and Parental Influence Indicators in Local Faith-Based Charitable Organizations

Presentation 3

Christopher Wilson: The Path to Procurement Equity: A Case Study

Session 18

Moderator

Stella Smith

Presentation 1

Les H. Huffman, Monica Ponndee, and Donald Munday: Emotional Intelligence Strategies Used by Emergency Dispatch Leaders: A Qualitative Case Study

Presentation 2

Jaime Davis: Communication and Leadership: Does Style Matter?

Presentation 3

Zoila Broncano, Michael Twigg, and Crystal Lupo: Andragogical Framework In Professional Development: Teacher Practice and Professional Growth Impact

Session 19

Moderator

Mansureh Kebritchi

Presentation 1

Jane Schumacher, Lilia Santiague, and Nichole Bell: Inclusive Leadership: Understanding Ourselves to Understand Others

Presentation 2

Melinda Kulick, Leonidas Maganares, and Jessica Sylvester: Transforming Higher Education: Harnessing Generative AI for Student Engagement

Presentation 3

J. Medgar Roberts: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Shaping the Future of Career Opportunities

Day 3 (Saturday, October 19th)

All times are listed in MST AZ (Arizona) time.

10:00 AM | Opening remarks by Mansureh Kebritchi

10:05 AM | Dissertation of the Year awards recognition by Hinrich Eylers

10:20 AM | Presentation: DM/DBA DOY 2024 Winner: Mikel Yost

10:45 AM | Presentation: EDD DOY 2024 Winner: Ramey Benfield

11:10 AM | Presentation: DHA DOY 2024 Winner: April LaFontaine

11:30 AM | Q&A with DOY presenters

11:50 AM | Day overview by Mansureh Kebritchi

Session 20

Moderator

Lucinda Hines

Presentation 1

Louis Daily and Brian Sloboda: Using ChatGPT to Convert From Harvard to APA 7 Style

Presentation 2

Hannah Lowe: Q Methodology Made Simple

Presentation 3

Roxanne Williams and Jessie Cheng: You Want Me to Change What?

Session 21

Moderator

Elif Kalemdaroglu-Wheeler

Presentation 1

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

Presentation 2

Sherrye Smith: Scaffolding Learning for Scholar-Practitioner Success

Presentation 3

Antoinette Dziedzic and Cathy Lalley: Mind Mapping Your Way Through the Dissertation

Session 22

Moderator

Juana Lang

Presentation 1

Karen Johnson and Michelle Susberry Hill: Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome among Scholar-Practitioners

Presentation 2

Louise Underdahl, Rheanna Reed, and Deb Foland: Fostering Career-Readiness in Students and Graduates

Presentation 3

Joanne Principe: The Evolution of Human Resources Management Impacting Rising Scholar-Practitioners in Multigenerational Workplaces

Session 23

Moderator

Jessica Flores

Presentation 1

Marlene Blake, Patricia Akojie, and Craig Mello: Effective Engagement Strategies in Virtual Learning: A Qualitative Modified E-Delphi Study

Presentation 2

Janice Cardwell and Patricia Munson: Conceptualizing Scholar-Practitioner Leadership for Workplace Engagement: A Podcast Interview Segment

Presentation 3

LaTasha Bibbs and Nicole Aenchbacher: Examining the Impact of Structure Triage Education on ESI Categorization: A Quasi-Experimental Quantitative Study

1:25 PM | MAIN room for closing remarks