University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies leaders and scholars present at 16th Annual The Qualitative Review conference

Scholars presented at event focused on qualitative research methodology

Faculty and graduate students with the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies joined the proceedings of The Qualitative Review (TQR) 16th Annual Conference. The event featured in-person sessions on March 5-6 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and online sessions on March 27-28, 2025

The conference, aimed at the qualitative research community, centered on the theme "Co-Creating Our Impact: Invitations to Change." This year's discussions delved into the influence of published work within academia and its broader impact beyond academic institutions. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in presentations, workshops, and panels featuring speakers from around the globe.

“The Qualitative Review offers a robust platform for our scholars, students, and faculty to showcase their research methodologies and share their findings with an international audience,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix. “We are pleased to see strong participation again this year, with the College of Doctoral Studies highlighting a wide range of impactful topics and industry insights.”

There were 23 scholars and researchers from University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, faculty and graduate students, accepted to present nine presentations for the TQR Annual Conference this year, including the following panels and presentations:

• Blake M. & Flores, J. (2025). Mixed Method Research Report: Online Higher Education Strategies to Build Belonging for Students of Color. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Developed at 2024 CO-WEB Research Lab.

• Clark. A. (2025). The Psychology of Career-Behaviors: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Exploring Spirituality Challenges of Black Professionals in the Workplace and Their Psychological Well-Being. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Developed at 2024 CEITR Research Lab

• Johnson, K., Lang, J., & Hines, L. (2025). Teachers' Experiences with Physical or Verbal Aggression in the Aftermath of COVID-19. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Note: Developed at 2024 CEITR Research Lab

• Johnson, K., Susberry Hill, M. (2025). Rewriting the Research Narrative: Co-Creation to Address Impostor Syndrome and Dunning-Kruger Effect. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Note: Developed at the 2024 CEITR Research Lab

• Kebritchi, M. (2025). Doctoral Dissertation Development: Bringing Google's Gemini Into the Co-Creation Process. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Note: Developed at 2024 CEITR Research Lab

• Taylor, J. & Sessoms-Penny, S. (2025). Organizational Strategies for Developing an Inclusive Work Environment for Employees of Color: A Mixed-Methods Study. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025.

• Underdahl, L., Ditri, M., & Duthely, L. M. (2025). Co-creating solutions to physician burnout: Invitations to change. Presentation at The Qualitative Report (TQR) 16th Annual Conference (TQR 2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Note: Collaborative research with two CDS alumna. Developed at 2024 CEITR Research Lab.

• Underdahl, L., Reed, R., Magabo, M., Haynes, S., Darbyshire, P. E., Navarro, M., Foland, D., & Brinkman, M. J. (2025). Co-creating our classrooms: Invitations to transformative change. Accepted for presentation at The Qualitative Report 16th Annual Conference (TQR2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Developed at 2024 CEITR Research Lab.

• Underdahl, L., Kish, D., Darbyshire, P. E., Cheng, C., Gulley, N., & Bradway, J. (2025). Inviting first-year non-traditional online students to co-create change: A mixed method collaboration. Presentation at The Qualitative Report 16th Annual Conference (TQR2025 - Online), March 27-28, 2025. Note: Developed at 2024 CEITR Research Lab.

Learn more about the TQR 16th Annual Conference event and registration here.

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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