University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Holds Third Annual Colloquium Supporting Doctoral Students
May 04 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Doctoral Journey Colloquium brings together
students, faculty and facilitates networking and support
opportunities
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies hosted an
in-person Doctoral Journey Colloquium April 19-20 on the university
campus in Phoenix, Arizona, in an event supporting doctoral
students’ studies and networking, as part of the College’s
integrated approach for doctoral student success.
“We design our colloquium to support our doctoral students on
their educational journey,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E.,
vice provost of the College of Doctoral Studies. “We build each
event responsive to feedback on the ones prior, enhancing
opportunities for connection, networking and empowerment. This was
the best and most highly attended colloquium so far.”
Networking receptions opened and concluded the event. There were
71 students, alumni, and faculty members in attendance, from the
areas of Business/Management, Education, and Healthcare, as well as
33 staff and speakers. College administrators, staff, and faculty
supported the event with interactive workshops and panels that
stimulated deeper thought and provided valuable insights for
students' doctoral progression.
The Colloquium is an essential component of the College’s
Doctoral ecosystem and is intended to:
- Provide additional support to students and alumni
- Share updates, resources, and information
- Build life-long relationships between students, alumni, and
CDS
- Create networking opportunities to strengthen the College’s
doctoral community
- Identify opportunities to improve programs and student/alumni
support systems.
Throughout the event, participants had opportunities to engage
with students from across practitioner doctoral programs, phases,
and experiences and network with alumni.
Freda Ascenia Richards, a doctoral student enrolled in the
Doctorate of Management program, and manager, Digital Campaigns at
University of Phoenix, attended and found inspiration in connecting
with her faculty, peers and mentors. “It was a wonderful
opportunity to connect with other doctoral students, exchange
experiences, and gain insights into their plans for moving forward.
Dr. Kimberly Underwood’s reference to the attendees as ‘all future
doctors’ was a pivotal moment for me, as it helped me realize that
my aspirations are attainable and that I am on track to achieve
them,” she shared.
This year, the College conducted multiple blind reviews for a
Call for Proposals to present at the 2024 CDS Doctoral Journey
Colloquium and accepted three proposals:
- Antoinette Dziedzic, Ph.D., Doctoral Instructor, Dissertation
Chair, Healthcare Program; presentation, Mind-Mapping Your Way
Through the Dissertation
- Mark McCaslin, Ph.D., Doctoral Instructor, University Research
Methodologist; presentation, Research Alignment in Qualitative
Research Design
- James Lane, Ed.D., Doctoral Instructor, ACCESS and Panel
Validator; presentation, Clear Windows or Clouded Lenses?
Viewing Data Through Ethical Frames.
“We were excited to share this unique opportunity as part of our
commitment to fostering collaboration and professional growth,”
states Shawn Todd-Boone, Ed.D., associate dean, ACCESS, Research
and Residency. “The proposals were informed by instructors’ years
of experience teaching working adult learners and the subsequent
presentations were built to address concerns and empower doctoral
students on their journey.”
The College is already planning the 2025 colloquium, as well as
an interim virtual version.
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.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance
their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,
skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students
more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while
balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
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Sharla Hooper University of Phoenix
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