Recent Blog Posts

Recent Blog Posts

The latest blogs from all of our authors are compiled below. To search for specific topics, use the keyword search field below.

Practitioner Publications: What Are They and Why Should I Consider Publishing in Them?

Posted on October 5, 2017 2:15 pm MST, by Ryan Rominger

In many cases, academics engaged in research will craft an articulate, tantalizing article expounding upon the results and implications of a study. Once the article is crafted, revised, and honed, the researcher or team of researchers will (occasionally with prayers on bended knee) send off the article to a top tier academic/scholarly journal. Some of these articles even get published. However, there is another category of publications which many authors may be missing, and which may be more in alignment with one’s profession or have more impact on one’s professional career. This category is dubbed, practitioner periodicals.

Higher Education Reform and Job Market

Posted on October 4, 2017 10:05 am MST, by Mansureh Kebritchi

To effectively shape higher education we must address the need of current and prospective students and American people as President Peter Cohen rightly suggested in his recent LinkedIn article.

Neuroentrepreneurship: REALLY Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Posted on October 3, 2017 10:23 pm MST, by Norris Krueger
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Norris Kruger, a member of the Center for Managment and Entrrepreneurship, has edited the new Handbook of Research methodologies and Design in Neuroentrepreneurship.

Thought Leadership as a Pedagogical Approach – The CEITR Model

Posted on October 3, 2017 1:47 pm MST, by Louise Underdahl

Thought leadership provides a useful lens for evaluating the significance of CEITR projects for both the University of Phoenix and the community of scholars. 

WE RISE! An Interview with Distinguished Alumni of the Year: Nurse, Mona Clayton

Posted on October 1, 2017 6:13 am MST, by Walker Ladd
Mona Clayton

In August, Mona Clayton, MSN, RN, received the University of Phoenix Distinguished Alumni Award for her work in recruiting nearly 100, 000 future nurses through innovation in publishing and business design. Mona was 1 of 15 selected from 92,000 applicants for this prestigious award. A visionary, advocate, educator and practitioner, I am delighted to share an interview with "Nurse Mona" on behalf of CHER. 

Scholar-Practitioner-Leaders as Learners

Posted on September 28, 2017 9:14 pm MST, by Kelley Conrad

Learn more about Scholar-Practitioner-Leaders, and how they present themselves as learners.

Leadership Perspectives: A New Practitioner Section for the Journal of Leadership Studies

Posted on September 27, 2017 1:19 pm MST, by Erik Bean
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Associate Research Chair, Dr. Erik Bean, discusses his new role as editor of this new section in the Journal of Leadership Studies.

Understanding Four Scholarly Settings and How They Relate to Boyer’s Model

Posted on September 22, 2017 10:30 am MST, by Chara Price
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A Boyer’s Scholar engages with knowledge in a variety of ways, and consequently, there are a variety of settings where this engagement can make a formal contribution. Learn more about opportunities to contribute as a scholar within the University and beyond.

The Scholar-Practitioner-Leader: An Introduction

Posted on September 19, 2017 4:24 pm MST, by Mark L. McCaslin

Separately, a scholar, a practitioner, and a leader can accomplish many things, but in combination, the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

What is Health? Expanding the Paradigm

Posted on September 19, 2017 11:29 am MST, by Walker Ladd

Explore an expanded meaning of the word "health," and learn more about the updated mission and vision for the Center for Health Engineering Research.

September is Suicide Prevention Month: College Students at Risk, Louise Underdahl, Ph.D., MPA, MSLS

Posted on September 16, 2017 6:34 am MST, by Louise Underdahl
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Suicide Prevention Month: College Students at Risk

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Posted on September 11, 2017 9:49 am MST, by Ray Bynum

 

Digital Economy: Business Not as Usual

Posted on September 8, 2017 8:32 am MST, by Fiona Sussan

Digital economy is built on digitization and the advent of the Internet. Digitization and its infrastructure for communications and networking changes the way we live and work.

The SAS Proposal Emergency Room

Posted on August 30, 2017 2:40 pm MST, by Erik Bean
Doctors in surgical attire reviewing a clipboard

Associate Research Chair Dr. Erik Bean walks the reader through recovery and reformation of a research proposal in need.

Women's Suffrage Movement II

Posted on August 10, 2017 10:30 am MST, by Ray Bynum

At the time of Revolutionary War, only white male property owners were allowed to vote.

Get Your Feet Wet with the Case Study

Posted on July 27, 2017 12:20 pm MST, by Domonique White
Female with her toes in the water

Allow yourself to be inspired by a common student resource: the case study.

CPRE Guiding Questions and Themes from AERA 2018

Posted on July 20, 2017 1:05 pm MST, by James Lane

The following statement and questions are taken directly or modified from the AERA 2018 Annual Meeting Call for Proposals.

The Community of Scholars: Grit, Flow, & FLIGBY

Posted on July 16, 2017 12:12 am MST, by Louise Underdahl

Many students are curious about the relationships between research, understanding, and synthesis.

Women's Suffrage Movement I

Posted on July 10, 2017 12:09 pm MST, by Ray Bynum

When the U.S. Bill of Rights included the words "All Men are Created Equal" it was based on English common law.

Summer Travels

Posted on July 7, 2017 5:34 pm MST, by Dena Bateh

As many of us are traveling this summer, it is an opportune time to observe the cultural impact on globalization.

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