2024 Schedule of Events
Welcome to the Knowledge Without Boundaries 2024 Annual Research Summit
This year's summit is taking place virtually via Zoom.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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