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Barbara Kennedy, LCSW

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Mary Robbins, PhD
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Currently working with higher education online faculty group to study stress management techniques.
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Louise Underdahl, PhD, MPA, MSLS

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- Center for Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Research - Generational Research Team - Collaborative research on managing millennials, under direction of Dr. Kimberly Underwood
- Dissertation to Publication Workshop - August - December 2017: Working with Dr. Glenda Vardy Dell, Dr. Michael Bennett, and Dr. Gwen Avington (SAS alumni) to draft journal-appropriate content from dissertation for submission to peer-revewed journals.
- Dissertation to Publication Workshop - January - April 2018
- Dissertation to Publication Workshop - August - December 2018 NOTE: Dr. Mansureh Kebritchi, Chair of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research was recognized in October at the 2018 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. The workshop received third place in the AECT Crystal Award category from the Division of Distance Learning (DDL) for the Dissertation to Publication workshop < https://research.phoenix.edu/news/research-chair-receive-award-associati... >. The DDL-AECT Crystal Award was designed to recognize innovative and outstanding multimedia-based distance learning courses (online, CD-ROM/DVD or video-based) and distance learning projects (single modules, lessons, workshops, something less than an entire course). The workshop was nominated by Dr. David Proudfoot, a CEITR Senior Research Fellow and reviewer in the workshop. The application included Dr. Mansureh Kebritchi as the workshop developer and a committee of reviewers consisting of: Sandra Nunn, D.M; Louise Underdahl, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Johnston, Ed.D.; David Proudfoot, Ed.D.; Debbie-Ritter-Williams, Ph.D.; Patricia A. D'Urso, Ph.D.; Susan Ferebee, Ph.D.; and Jim Lane, Ed.D.
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Experiences of Faculty and Graduates in Interprofessional Programs: A Phenomenological Study - Dr. Glenda Vardy Dell and Dr. Louise Underdahl - abstract submitted for peer review to 2018 AERA Annual Meeting, April 13 – April 17, 2018 in New York City, "The Dreams, Possibilities, and Necessity of Public Education."
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Catalyzing Cross-Generational Entrepreneurship to Foster Economic Growth, Employ Youth, and Optimize Retirees’ Experience - Collaborative research with Dr. Ron Leach, Dr. Ron Heuss, Dr. Matt Knight, and Elizabeth Isele, CEO, Global Institute for Experienced Entrepreneurship - Accepted for presentation at March 2018 conference, Washington DC - 6th International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2018 < http://www.academic-conferences.org/conferences/icie/ >
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Do Then Learn - Collaborative research with Elizabeth Isele, Dr. Ron Leach, Dr. Matthew Knight, Dr. Ron Heuss, and Dr. Jean Perlman - submitted on May 16, 2018 to the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship 2019 Annual Conference - http://www.usasbe.org/?page=2019ConferenceHome
- Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship: Mobilizing Interdisciplinary Education Research - Collaborative research with Elizabeth Isele, Dr. Ron Leach, Dr. Matthew Knight, Dr. Ron Heuss, and Dr. Jean Perlman - submitted on June 10, 2018 to the 2019 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting - http://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/Annual-Meeting
- Partnership with Elizabeth Isele and the Global Institute for Experienced Entrepreneurship (GIEE) < http://experieneurship.com/ > initiated on September 14, 2016 and currently considering project on senior entrepreneurship with The Chatham House: Royal Institute of International Affairs
- Stress Management Techniques Used by Faculty in the Asynchronous Learning Environment - Collaborative research with Dr. Mary Robbins, Dr. Barbara Kennedy, Dr. Holly Sawyer, and Dr. Kelechi Mezu
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Best Practices Relating to Student Persistence, Motivation and Retention in Online MBA Programs - Collaborative research with Dr. HilaryJohnson-Lutz, Dr. Jennifer Schneider, and Dr. Sandra Sessoms-Penny
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Creating Citizen Explorers from Non-Traditional Sectors to Accelerate U.S. Space Development© - Collaborative research with Dr. Richard Caldarola
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Collaborative publication, "Associate Degree Nurses’ Attainment of Work-Based Competencies," submitted to Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, by Dr. LaRee Moody, Dr. Louise Underdahl, and Dr. Ronald Leach
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Improving Medical Device Safety and Performance: From Passive Reporting to Active Surveillance and Beyond - Collaborative research with Dr. Francine Nelson. Acceptetd for publication by Management in Healthcare on 9/17/2018
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Women Leaders Over 70 - Collaborative research with Dr. Lynne Devnew and Dr. Elizabeth Johnston, submitted on October 31, 2018 to the 2019 International Leadership Association 4th Women and Leadership Conference (June 16-19, 2019), Santa Cruz, CA < http://www.ila-net.org/WLC/WLC19-2/index.html >
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Mary Jo Brinkman, Ph.D.

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Stress Management Techniques Used by Faculty in the Asynchronous Learning Environment in Center for Health Engineering Research (CHER). Special Interest Group.
The asynchronous learning environment is characterized by complexities such as maintaining proficiency with organizational and technology changes, class management, perceptions of isolation, and classroom performance review. The purpose of this research is to identify and describe stress management techniques used by online faculty to counteract identified stressors associated with teaching in the online environment.
The isolation, depersonalization, and low sense of personal accomplishment reported by online faculty contribute to stress, burnout, and retention problems. Faculty burnout results in the loss of experienced faculty and increased costs associated with the recruitment of replacement faculty. The loss of experienced faculty can inhibit quality of learning, and contribute to student attrition. Since work-related stress and time-management in the asynchronous learning environment require online faculty to employ a wide variety of coping techniques, the study may help online faculty develop or expand current strategies that are effective in dealing with stress associated with teaching in the asynchronous online learning environment.
This correlational case study will examine coping strategies used by online faculty to decrease their stress load. The status variable for this study’s research is stress. The independent variables are identified as common stressors for online faculty include (a) maintaining proficiency with organizational and technology changes; (b) class management; (c) isolation and (d) classroom performance review. The dependent variables are coping mechanisms commonly used to manage stressors.
Data will be collected by administering a voluntary, confidential, online survey via Survey Monkey. The survey instrument will gather data on the coping methods used for the different types of stressors typical for the online learning environment.
Current research indicates that faculty coping mechanisms include talking with others, physical/recreational activities, support groups/mental health counselors, self-destructive behaviors, such as increased alcohol and other substance use, self-awareness, self-reflection, and project management. Results of this study may contribute to increased faculty retention, improved student performance, and more effective and faculty workshops.
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As a faculty member that loves teaching online, I find your research very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us on this research hub.
As a faculty member that loves teaching online, I find your research very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us on this research hub.
As a faculty member that loves teaching online, I find your research very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us on this research hub.