2024 Schedule of Events
Welcome to the Knowledge Without Boundaries 2024 Annual Research Summit
This year's summit is taking place virtually via Zoom.
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- 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.
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- 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
Stella Smith
Presentation 1
Sai Raghav, Michelle Reeves, and Ion Jauregui: 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
Scott McCalla
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
Sandra Sessoms-Penny
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
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
Jennifer Carriere, Laura Pipoly, and Anthony Bennett: Supporting Online Adjunct Faculty: A Crucial Exploratory Case Study of an Online Higher Education Institution
Presentation 2
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 3
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