University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies celebrates a robust 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit with record 1,000+ attendees
By Sharla Hooper
Annual event fosters diverse perspectives, recognizes accomplishments, and helps prepare students for professional conference circuit
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies welcomed more than 1,000 attendees during its 2024 Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, held October 17-19, 2024. The virtual research event, titled “Rise of the Scholar-Practitioner,” served as a dynamic forum for research, while also exploring the innovative possibilities for advancing the value prospects amongst industry practices, scholar-practitioner engagement, and ever-evolving research concerning pivotal societal issues.
“It’s exciting to see the growth in attendance and interest of the Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit, and its opportunity for engagement, connection, and professional growth and networking, both for our doctoral students as well as other University community members,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies. “In addition to celebrating doctoral students’ and scholars’ successes with the Dissertation of the Year and DEIB research awards, our students presentations demonstrate the depth and excellence of their contributions, and support their skills development in preparation for the professional conference circuit.”
The Summit is an effort of the Research and Scholarship Enterprise (RSE) and the College of Doctoral Studies to enlighten communities through the efforts of a research perspective that amplifies practice-based potential in applying theory to real-time issues.
This year’s event featured:
- Keynote speaker, Janice Cardwell, Ph.D., CEO of Conceivers Leadership and Learning Group, sharing her knowledge as a coach, consultant, trainer, and Chair of the Board of the National Entrepreneur Association.
- Comments by Chris Lynne, president, University of Phoenix, and the presentation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Focused Research Award, recognizing DEIB research from University of Phoenix scholars, alongside moderator Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D., chair, Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR).
- 68 professional researchers presented in 16 different sessions over three days on topics ranging across leadership and organization, workplace diversity and inclusion, educational technology and more.
- Recognition of the 2024 Dissertation of the Year winners, organized by Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., chair, Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR).
Summit attendees and participants found the experience valuable. “I received insightful feedback from other scholars/practitioners who participated in the same sessions that I presented in,” shared Suchitra Veera, DBA, MBA, fellow, CEITR, and faculty, College of Business and Information Technology.
“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,” shared Sai Raghav, DM, MS, fellow, Center for Leadership Studies & Organizational Research (CLSOR). “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.”
About the College of Doctoral Studies
University of Phoenix’s College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College’s research program is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model which puts students in the center of the Doctoral Education Ecosystem® with experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time.
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