Doctoral Residency 2025

Keiser University

Doctoral Residency

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Welcome

Message Dear Doctoral Students, Welcome to West Palm Beach and our Keiser University doctoral residency program. This important part of your doctoral journey will allow you to spend the next few days developing relationships with your peers and your professors.

This program will answer many of your questions, provide feedback from other peers, and pave the way for the successful completion of your doctoral program. Please take advantage of this time, which should be valuable to help you navigate the difficulties of earning your doctorate.

Please do not be bashful; seek out answers to all your questions and make the best use of your time here in West Palm Beach. Our staff and faculty have worked hard to make sure that your questions will be answered, and you have the support necessary to be successful in your program. Although we will keep you engaged and challenged, there should be time for you to balance the work and downtime to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. I encourage you to meet your professors and get to know them. There will be times during your program when these personal relationships will pay dividends.

Again, please enjoy your residency program and strive to get the most out of it.

Respectfully yours,

Arthur Keiser, Ph.D.

History Dr. Arthur Keiser and Evelyn Keiser of the Keiser family founded Keiser University in 1977 when they recognized a need in the community for quality career education with a hands-on orientation, small class sizes, and innovative scheduling to accommodate working adults. To this day, the mission of Keiser University promotes a long-established commitment to a students come first philosophy. They have remained accountable to students by partnering with local industries and community leaders to develop programs that will not only benefit the student but also provide a skilled workforce that meets the needs of industries locally and throughout the state, nation, and global economy. In 2006, Keiser University recognized that an advanced degree program was needed to continue and expand its mission; hence, the Graduate School was established. The Master of Business Administration program was Keiser University’s initial degree program that later developed into an online program in 2007.

Master’s degree programs continued to grow as the Master of Science in Education and Master of Arts in Criminal Justice programs were added in the fall of 2008.

Recognizing the accomplishments of the Graduate School, Keiser University proudly implemented its first Doctoral degree program in 2009, the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership. As the unique needs of the Doctorate program were addressed, the Graduate School implemented its inaugural Residency program during the summer of 2010.

Subsequently, the Graduate School celebrated the graduation of its first doctoral student during the summer of 2012.

The fall of 2011 realized an increased growth for the Graduate School as numerous programs were added: the Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Management, the Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Technology and the Doctor of Business Administration, as well as Certificate programs including the Graduate Business Certificate in Health Service Management and the Graduate Business Certificate in Leadership. Driven to continue to develop, degree programs in psychology were offered in 2012: the Master of Science in Psychology, the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Additionally, programs within the field of Education continued to expand in 2012 as Specialist degrees were offered, as the Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology were introduced. Currently, the residency program continues to encourage collaboration between all doctoral degree program students from Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, Latin, and Psychology.

Keiser University has been blessed with exceptional staff and students that have continued to provide success to the Graduate School. As a result, the Graduate School is again showing tremendous growth. To stay updated keep a look out on the Graduate School Social Media pages for exciting innovations and new program development!

Purpose and

Objectives The Doctoral Residency is a required on-ground program for all students in Keiser University’s doctoral programs.

The residency provides doctoral students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with faculty and other students, further strengthening the community of learners and enhancing required competencies for successful completion of the degree program. More specifically, residency is designed to assist students with managing the dissertation process by providing pertinent and relevant seminars and workshops.

The program invites guest speakers and recently completed doctoral candidates to share experiences, insight, and tips with students to help them meet the dissertation requirements. Full-time and adjunct faculty and Graduate School administrators facilitate the residency.

Working with doctoral students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to complete their milestones.

The Doctoral Journey The Scholarly Researcher The Support Structure at Keiser University Graduate School Advanced Academic Writing The Use of APA The Comprehensive Examination Process The Dissertation Process The Institutional Review Board Research Design and Methodology Student Services Library Services

Residency

Objectives Foster face-to-face interaction among peers and scholars.

Build a sense of community among learners in doctoral studies.

Strengthen research and communication skills among doctoral students to enhance student success.

Help doctoral students develop the knowledge and skills needed as scholars and researchers.

Deepen student engagement within fields of study through co-curricular experiential learning opportunities.

Campus

Residency Professional Behavior and Expectations In accordance with university policy on professional behavior, the university expects students and employees to always act professionally and respectfully during the Residency period. Any conduct which negatively impacts fellow students or employees, or which detracts from a positive learning experience will not be tolerated.

If a student or an employee demonstrates unprofessional behavior(s), the student or the employee could be disciplined, up to and including termination, per university policy and depending on the severity of the action.

Residency Contacts If you have any needs or questions during the event, please call or email: Flagship Campus: 561-478-5500 Lisa Grail: lgrail@keiseruniversity.edu Brandon Strassburger: bstrassburger@keiseruniversity.edu Hotel: +1 561-689-6400

In case of emergency, call 911 immediately Additional safety and security information can be found within the residency Blackboard course: https://keisergrad.blackboard.com/ultra/

Campus

Resources Ms. Grail serves as the primary point of contact for faculty and student support during Doctoral Residency Week, both at the host hotel and on campus. She is available to assist with any needs, requests, or situations that may arise, ensuring a smooth and successful residency experience for all participants. lgrail@keiseruniversity.edu

The individuals and offices listed below are contact resources for you as you work successfully through your doctoral program.

Keiser University Telephone Number: 1-866-534-7371 STUDENT SERVICES

BURSAR SUPPORT

Heather Cordner Director Student Services Graduate School and eCampus hcordner@keiseruniversity.edu 1-888-453-4737, ext. 20244

Graduate School Bursars Bursarsgraduateschool@keiseruniversity.edu 1-866-534-7371

Abe Johnson Associate Director, Graduate Programs abjohnson@keiseruniversity.edu Hisela Tamayo Associate Director, Latin Division htamayo@keiseruniversity.edu

FINANCIAL AID Ajeet Saisbhan Financial Aid Director Graduate School asaisbhan@keiseruniversity.edu 1-866-534-7371 ext. 213

REGISTRAR SUPPORT Graduate School Registrars gradschoolregistrars@keiseruniversity.edu 1-866-534-7371

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Dr. Ilene Miller Imiller@keiseruniversity.edu 1-888-453-4737

GRADUATE ONLINE WRITING STUDIO www.keiseruniversity.edu/writing-studio/ 888-7534737

BOOKSTORE www.keiseruniversity.edu/keiser-bookstore/ 888-7534737 nblaga@keiseruniverstiy.edu

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT HELP DESK is available 24/7 to assist with Technical issues helpdesk@keiseruniversity.org 1-877-345-9800

Office of the Chancellor

Administration

Terry Reid-Paul, MBA, HCM, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Terry Reid-Paul serves as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs as the Chief Academic Officer for Keiser University with oversight and management of nineteen on-ground campuses and two international campuses: Shanghai and Nicaragua. Ms. Reid-Paul has served in various academic roles within the university over the past twenty-five years including educator, associate regional vice chancellor, and associate vice chancellor of programmatic accreditation. She began her career in healthcare as a radiologic technology supervisor and earned a master’s in Business Administration and Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Reid-Paul has served as an accreditation onsite evaluator for the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Joint Review Commission on Radiologic Technology, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

terryr@keiseruniversity.edu

Robert M. Keiser, Ph.D., M.B.A. Vice Chancellor of the Graduate School Robert M. Keiser is currently serving as Vice Chancellor of the Graduate School. He has extensive experience in higher education administration and has served as an admissions counselor, financial aid officer, student services coordinator, faculty member, dean, campus president, and an executive director. Robert is the current president of Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Robert is also a member of Career Education Colleges and Universities research committee and serves the Commission of Independent of Education as a member of the accreditation and rules committees. Keiser is a graduate of the George Washington University and Capella University.

r.keiser@keiseruniversity.edu

Graduate School

Administration Keshia Reid, PhD Director of Graduate Assessment and Academic Analytics kereid@keiseruniversity.edu

Shoshana Dayanim, PhD Institutional Director of Research IRB Chair sdayanim@keiseruniversity.edu

Heather Cordner, MBA Director of Student Services for Graduate School and eCampus hcordner@keiseruniversity.edu

Adriana Lovo, M.Sc. Social Media Manager for the Graduate School, eCampus, and International Affairs adriana.lovo@keiseruniversity.edu

Academic

Administration Ashlee Robertson, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Robertson is a Dean of Academic Affairs for the graduate school Education, Psychology, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. She holds a BS from The State University of New York in Secondary Education as a dual English major, a MS from the University of New England in K-12 Instruction, and a PhD from Capella University in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

arobertson@keiseruniversity.edu

Donald DeSormoux, EdD, Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Donald DeSormoux, a native of Florida, has career experience at public and private institutions with significant involvement in academia and student affairs. He holds a BA from St. Thomas University, an MEd from Lynn University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University.

ddesormoux@keiseruniversity.edu

Jennifer Peluso, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Peluso has over 30 years of experience in teaching and administration at both public and private universities. She has led initiatives in faculty development, student success, continuous improvement, undergraduate research, and community engagement. She joined Keiser University in 2016 as Program Chair for Psychology in the Graduate School, later serving as Dean of Academic Affairs at the Flagship Campus until 2025, when she became Dean of online health-related programs. Originally from New Jersey, she holds all her degrees in Psychology, including a Ph.D. from Emory University, and is actively involved in the community.

jpeluso@keiseruniversity.edu

Lina Rodas. MS, EdS, Dean of the Latin Division Lina Rodas serves as the Dean of the Latin Division at Keiser University, where she is dedicated to supporting Hispanic students through culturally responsive leadership and academic excellence. She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology and a specialization in Educational Leadership. With extensive experience in higher education administration, Dean Lina is passionate about fostering student success, expanding access to quality education, and guiding future leaders across diverse academic disciplines.

lrodas@keiseruniversity.edu

2025 Residency 1 Schedule Residency 1 – TUESDAY, July 8th 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Residency I Students Arrival

Student Life Center

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Welcome Session - Breakfast

Student Life Center

9:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 DNP- Devos 109 Latin- Turner 104, 207 & 208

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Student Life Center

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 DNP- Devos 109 Latin- Turner 104, 207 & 208

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 DNP- Devos 109 Latin- Turner 104, 207 & 208

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Social – Residency I, Casual dress

Host Hotel

Residency 1 – WEDNESDAY, July 9th Residency I Students Arrival

Go directly to department meeting rooms

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 DNP- Devos 109 Latin- Turner 104, 207 & 208

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Conference Sessions

See Schedule Below

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Student Life Center

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Final Session Change- Travel to Send Off Session

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Student Life Center

2025 Residency Conference Sessions Residency 1 – WEDNESDAY, July 9th 11:00 AM–11:40 AM

Resource Fair

Student Services

SLC

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Manejo del tiempo y Estrés

Dr. Marrero & Dra. Bravo

SLC123

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Desarrollo de la revisión de literatura -Uso de la biblioteca virtual.

Dr. Calderon & Dr. Rodríguez

SLC127

11:00 AM- 12:30 PM

Part 1: IRB: An Essential Overview for Graduate Students on What It Is, When to Use It, and How to Access It Part 2: Navigating the E-IRB: The Ins and Outs of Submitting an IRB Application

Dr. Dayanim

Auditorium

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Self-Care in Graduate Studies

Dr. Danilowski

Turner 201

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Navigating Your Applied Doctoral Project Journey (ADP)

Drs. Restivo, Toth, Robertson

Turner 202

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

AI Across Disciplines: An Interactive Round Table for Keiser University Doctoral Students

Dr. Gatewood

Turner 203

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Organizing your research articles: A Guide

Dr. Joseph Larrea

Turner 205

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Dissertation Experience: Recipe for Success

Drs. Tucker, Ritter, Roth, Rosa, Thompson

Turner 206

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

From Classroom to Community: The Power of Real-World Experience

Drs. Turner and Jean

Turner 207

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Conducting “Lean” Research Motivation for Writers

Dr. Fernandez

Turner 208

11:40 AM – 11:50 AM

Session Change

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Resource Fair

Student Services

SLC

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Tendencias y desafíos de la investigación.

Drs. Santiago, Flecha & Perez

SLC123

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Inteligencia artificial (IA) en la investigación.

Drs. Von Feigenblatt & Poleo

SLC127

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Self-Care in Graduate Studies

Dr. Danilowski

Turner 201

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Review of statistics in Research Methodology

Dr. Zerihun

Turner 202

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Survey Research Fundamentals

Dr. Kuchinka

Turner 203

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Organizing your research articles: A Guide

Dr. Joseph Larrea

Turner 205

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

"Blueprints are ready, Lets perform the study!"

Drs. Djokic, Mendelson

Turner 206

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Library – Beyond the Stacks

Nicholas Blaga

Turner 207

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Mastering Online Dissertation Defenses

Drs. Rosa/Keintz

Turner 208

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Student Life Center

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Resource Fair

Student Services

SLC

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Holding yourself accountable: Alumni on the Value of Self-Accountability (Larrea, Otero, Franks)

Heather Cordner & Dr. Robert Keiser

Auditorium

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Técnicas de investigación experimental

Dr. Flecha & Dra. Marques

SLC123

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Desafíos éticos y legales en la investigación Psicológica.

Dr. Pérez & Dr. Marrero

SLC127

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Beyond the Blank Page: Staying Motivated in Graduate Writing

Drs. Ocean & Danilowski

Turner 201

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Dr. Thompson

Turner 202

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Ethics in Social Science Research

Dr. Von Feigenblatt

Turner 203

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Decorum of Graduate School

Drs. Schmitt, Esterling

Turner 205

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

IRB Q&A

Dr. Dayanim

Turner 206

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Library – Beyond the Stacks

Nicholas Blaga

Turner 207

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

From Classroom to Community: The Power of Real-World Experience

Drs. Turner & Jean

Turner 208

2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

Session Change

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito

Dr. Melendez

SLC123

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Áreas que pueden convertirse en problemas de investigación

Drs. Bravo, Pérez

SLC127

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Stay Driven: Unlocking Your Motivation & Determination in Graduate School

Drs. Ocean & Danilowski

Turner 201

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Review of statistics in Research Methodology

Dr. Zerihun

Turner 202

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

AI Be Smart using Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Von Feigenblatt

Turner 203

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Navigating Your Applied Doctoral Project Journey (ADP)

Drs. Restivo, Toth, Rosa

Turner 205

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Exploring the RSC: Opportunities, Resources, and Support

Dr. Dayanim

Turner 206

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

IRB Approvals in the Medical Field

Nursing Faculty

Turner 207

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Foundations of Research Methodology: Understanding the Big Picture

Drs. Ratliff & Roth

Turner 208

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Session Change

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Drs. Danilowski & Ocean (Deans and Dr. Keiser)

Student Life Center

Doctoral Residency 1 – closed. Thank you

2025 Residency 2 Schedule Residency 2 – THURSDAY, July 10th 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Residency II Students Arrival

Student Life Center

8:30-8:45 Travel to Session

8:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Department Session Block

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Break

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 Latin- Turner 200, 207 & 208

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 Latin- Turner 200, 207 & 208

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Student Life Center

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 Latin- Turner 200, 207 & 208

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS- Devos 106 & 108 Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Devos 100 & 101 Latin- Turner 200, 207 & 208

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Social – Residency II, Casual dress

Host Hotel

Residency 2 – FRIDAY, July 11th Residency II Students Arrival

Go directly to department meeting rooms

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Department Session Block

DBA/DHS - Turner-Hohman Board Room Education (PhD/EdD)-Turner 201 & 202 Psychology (Gen/IO)-Turner 203, 206 & 205 CJ/DCJ- Turner Auditorium Latin- Turner 200, 207 & 208

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Conference Sessions

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Final Session Change- Travel to Send Off Session

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

See Schedule Below

Student Life Center

2025 Residency Conference Sessions Residency 2 – FRIDAY, July 11th 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Conference Begins after Break

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Resource Fair

Student Services

SLC

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Navigating the RSC and IRB: Opportunities, Resources, and Support for Your Research Journey

Sandford

Auditorium

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Institutional Review Board (Spanish) *

Drs. Silva & Rodríguez

Turner 201

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Qualitative Research MethodsPerspectives from a Researcher and Student

Dr. Young

Turner 203

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Self-Care in Graduate Studies

Dr. Danilowski

Turner 205

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

AI Across Disciplines: An Interactive Round Table for Keiser University Doctoral Students

Dr. Gatewood

Turner 206

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Espresso Yourself with your Program Chair- Navigating your Graduate School Journey

Program Chairs

Turner 207

11:40 AM – 11:50 AM

Session Change

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Resource Fair

Student Services

SLC

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

¿Cómo escoger un método de investigación?

Dr. Marques & Flecha

Turner 201

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Manejo del tiempo y del estrés

Dr. Bravo & Marrero

Turner 202

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Stress Management and Self-Care

Dr. Fernandez

Turner 203

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Dissertation Experience: Recipe for Success

Drs. Rosa, Tucker, Ritter, Roth

Turner 205

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Statistically Speaking… Quantitative Methods Aren’t That Scary

Dr. Ratliff

Turner 206

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Connection is Currency: Unlocking the Power of Networking

Adrian Lovo, Heather Cordner & Dr. Barbara Cooke

Turner 207

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Library -Beyond the Stacks

Marshak

Turner Library

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Student Life

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Resource Fair

Student Services

SLC

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Holding yourself accountable: Alumni on the Value of Self-Accountability (Olsen, Record, Danilowski, Young)

Heather Cordner & Dr. Robert Keiser

Auditorium

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Técnicas de investigación experimental

Drs. Flecha & Marques

Turner 201

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito

Dr. Meléndez & Dr. Santiago

Turner 202

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Artificial Intelligence and Research

Dr. von Feigenblatt

Turner 203

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Review of statistics in Research Methodology

Dr. Zerihun

Turner 205

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Statistically Speaking… Quantitative Methods Aren’t That Scary

Dr. Ratliff

Turner 206

1:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Reflective Practice to Succeed in the Graduate School

Dr. Dias

Tuner 207

2:10 PM – 2:20 PM

Session Change

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Desafíos éticos y legales en la investigación

Drs. Pérez & Marrero

Turner 202

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Inteligencia artificial (IA) en la investigación.

Drs. von Feigenblatt & Poleo Turner 203

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Survey Research Fundamentals

Dr. Kuchinka

Turner 201

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Review of statistics in Research Methodology

Dr. Zerihun

Turner 205

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Stay Driven: Unlocking Your Motivation & Determination in Graduate School

Drs. Ocean & Danilowski

Turner 206

2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Holding Vision: A Dean’s Insight on Resilience

Deans

Turner 207

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Session Change Drs. Jen Danilowski and Leris Ocean (Deans and Dr. Keiser)

Student Life Center

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Doctoral Residency 2 – closed. Thank you

Residency 1

Session Descriptions: Blueprints are ready, Lets perform the study!

In this session students will learn how to identify relevant variables and their relationship to discover deeper ways to execute a dissertation.

From Classroom to Community: The Power of Real-World Experience This session emphasizes how internships and externships bridge academic learning with hands-on practice, empowering students to apply their knowledge, build networks, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Navigating Your Applied Doctoral Project Journey (ADP) This presentation provides doctoral candidates in programs with an ADP capstone, a comprehensive overview of the Applied Doctoral Project (ADP) process at Keiser University, from the perspective of the education and criminal justice programs. It outlines the roles of the committee, project components, and strategies for successful completion from proposal to final defense.

Organizing your research articles: A Guide to Chapter 2 The goal of the presentation is to aid doctoral students through the organization of scholarly articles in preparation for each chapter of the dissertation process.

Dissertation Experience: Recipe for Success Students will hear stories about the dissertation journeys from Keiser faculty members, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned along the way. Faculty members will share strategies for navigating research, time management, and overcoming obstacles, offering practical advice students can apply to their own journeys.

AI Across Disciplines: An Interactive Round Table for Keiser University Doctoral Students Join fellow Keiser University Doctoral Students for a dynamic, participant-driven round table focused on Artificial Intelligence. This 40-minute session prioritizes your questions and interests, offering a unique opportunity to explore AI’s impact, challenges, and opportunities within your field, while fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and practical insight.

Introduction to Qualitative Research This session offers an introduction to qualitative methods, focusing on understanding how to collect and analyze non-quantitative data when exploring social and behavioral phenomena. Participants will learn key techniques and applications of qualitative inquiry.

You have IRB approval to start, now what?

Now that you have obtained your IRB approvals, what do you do next? In this session, we will review the process of organizing your data collection documents, including starting recruitment, initiating data collection, implementing your intervention, and managing responses from participants. Hear from students and faculty who have been through this process and can provide tips and ideas on how to navigate the process of initiating data collection.

Residency 1

Session Descriptions: Decorum of Graduate School

This interactive session will help you refine your professional presence, enhance your influence, and navigate graduate life with confidence and clarity. Walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately to connect, lead, and thrive in any academic or professional setting.

Library – Beyond the Stacks Please join Campus Library Directors Nicholas Blaga of the Ft. Lauderdale Campus, and Bonnie Marshak of the Flagship Campus for an in-depth orientation and training session on the library’s vast online resources. The presentation will present programmatic Lib-Guides that showcase relevant databases and other online resources you will need to meet your scholarly research requirements. To answer all of your questions, a Q & A session will conclude the presentation.

Conducting “Lean” Research Motivation for Writers This presentation introduces the concept of “lean” research as a focused, efficient approach to academic writing, helping students streamline their work without sacrificing rigor. Students will learn strategies for maintaining motivation, reducing overwhelm, and sustaining momentum through purposeful, incremental progress.

Part 1 IRB: Navigating the IRB: An Essential Overview for Graduate Students on What It Is, When to Use It, and How to Access It In this session, graduate students will be introduced to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), its role in ensuring ethical research practices, and the circumstances under which they will need to engage with it. The session will also cover when and how to access the IRB portal.

Part 2 IRB: Navigating the E-IRB at Keiser University: The Ins and Outs of Submitting an IRB Application In this session, attendees will be walked through the IRB protocol submission process. Learn how to navigate the electronic IRB system and gain valuable tips for completing your application successfully. Bring a laptop to follow along.

IRB Q&A This IRB Q&A session is designed to answer your specific questions and clarify any doubts they may have about the IRB process. Whether it's about submission requirements, ethical guidelines, or approval timelines, this interactive session will provide guidance and support to ensure a smooth experience with the IRB.

Exploring the RSC: Opportunities, Resources, and Support This session will introduce the Research & Scholarship Collaborative (RSC) at Keiser University, highlighting opportunities to get involved in research and connect with the academic community. As a new initiative, the session will also provide a platform for sharing ideas and suggestions on how the RSC can best support your research journey and needs.

Residency 1

Session Descriptions: Holding yourself accountable: Alumni on the Value of Self-Accountability Have you ever wondered what it really means to hold yourself accountable? Our alumni panelists are here to share real talk, hard lessons, and the wins that followed.

Ethics in Social Science Research: The lecture offers strategies, examples, and tools to help researchers navigate ethical challenges and decisions.

Stay Driven: Unlocking Your Motivation & Determination in Graduate School Motivation is the internal drive that fuels our ambition to achieve goals, while determination is the steadfast commitment to persevere through challenges. Together, they form the foundation for staying committed, reaching milestones, and achieving academic and personal growth.

Survey Research Fundamentals Join a workshop designed to engage students and learn about the most important aspects of survey research including scientific and practical challenges associated with survey design and administration.

Foundations of Research Methodology: Understanding the Big Picture This session offers an interdisciplinary overview of key research methodology principles to help students align their research questions, designs, and analytical strategies. We’ll clarify common misconceptions, emphasize the logic behind methodological choices, and discuss how to build coherence between research components across the doctoral journey.

From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Self-Care in Graduate Studies Between coursework, deadlines, and personal responsibilities, graduate students often feel as if they are running a marathon. This session explores practical stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-care habits to help students navigate their academic journey with confidence.

Beyond the Blank Page: Staying Motivated in Graduate Writing Every writer faces moments of doubt, but staying motivated is key to success. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss strategies for maintaining inspiration, managing creative burnout, and harnessing your passion for writing in a structured academic setting.

Residency 1

Session Descriptions: Review of statistics in Research Methodology

This session is a review of statistical tools and assumptions that we use in research methods. We will also see how we can use software to describe, infer, and test claims.

Workshop: Mastering Online Dissertation Defenses Preparing for an online dissertation proposal or defense requires more than just solid research. It all demands effective virtual communication skills. In this interactive session, students will learn strategies to confidently present their research in an online format. Faculty will provide guidance on structuring presentations, handling questions, and maintaining a professional presence on virtual platforms.

Manejo del tiempo y del estrés Estrategias para el manejo del tiempo para minimizar el impacto del estrés.

Técnicas de investigación experimental Métodos y técnicas para estudiar efectos de variables manipuladas.

Desarrollo de la revisión de literatura -Uso de la biblioteca virtual Ejercicios sincrónicos de búsqueda de literatura en la biblioteca virtual.

Inteligencia artificial (IA) en la investigación Exploración de líneas de investigación relacionadas a la IA en educación.

Tendencias y desafíos de la investigación Exploración de tendencias y desafíos en investigación.

Desafíos éticos y legales en la investigación Reflexión sobre los aspectos éticos y legales que permitan garantizar la integridad y validez de los resultados.

Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito Habilidades y técnicas de estudio adecuadas como manejo del tiempo, inteligencia emocional, motivación, y otras.

Áreas que pueden convertirse en problemas de investigación Cómo identificar temas de disertación de interés académico y metodológico (con ejemplos).

Residency 2

Session Descriptions: Holding Vision: A Dean’s Insight on Resilience

Earning a doctorate is a journey of steady progress, and every step forward counts. True resilience is built by pushing through challenges, turning obstacles into growth. Join us, discover support resources, and bring your questions because we have answers.

Qualitative Research Methods- Perspectives from a Researcher and Student This session provides a reflective exploration of qualitative research methods through the combined lens of a researcher and student experience. Dr. Young will discuss practical approaches, challenges faced, and insights gained from engaging in qualitative inquiry from both perspectives.

Dissertation Experience: Recipe for Success During this session, faculty will share their own doctoral journey and highlight several strategies for achieving success not only in the Ph.D. coursework but also during the dissertation phase of the program.

AI Across Disciplines: An Interactive Round Table for Keiser University Doctoral Students Join fellow Keiser University Doctoral Students for a dynamic, participant-driven round table focused on Artificial Intelligence. This 40-minute session prioritizes your questions and interests, offering a unique opportunity to explore AI’s impact, challenges, and opportunities within your field, while fostering crossdisciplinary dialogue and practical insight.

Stress Management and Self-Care This session explores evidence-based techniques for managing stress and fostering resilience throughout the doctoral journey. Students will engage with practical tools for self-care, mindfulness, and boundary-setting to support their mental well-being and academic success.

Navigating the RSC and IRB: Opportunities, Resources, and Support for Your Research Journey This session will introduce the Research & Scholarship Collaborative (RSC) at Keiser University, offering insights on how to get involved, connect with the academic community, and access research support.

Attendees will also be guided through the new e-IRB protocol submission process, learning how to navigate the electronic system and complete applications successfully—bring a laptop to follow along.

Holding yourself accountable: Alumni on the Value of Self-Accountability Have you ever wondered what it really means to hold yourself accountable? Our alumni panelists are here to share real talk, hard lessons, and the wins that followed.

Connection is Currency: Unlocking the Power of Networking In today’s academic and professional world, relationships open doors. Join us to explore how strategic networking, a strong elevator pitch, and smart use of social media and conferences can amplify your research and advance your career.

Residency 2

Session Descriptions: Artificial Intelligence and Research

The lecture explores the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in research with an emphasis on how it affects doctoral students and early career academics.

Stay Driven: Unlocking Your Motivation & Determination in Graduate School Motivation is the internal drive that fuels our ambition to achieve goals, while determination is the steadfast commitment to persevere through challenges. Together, they form the foundation for staying committed, reaching milestones, and achieving academic and personal growth.

Survey Research Fundamentals Join a workshop designed to engage students and learn about the most important aspects of survey research including scientific and practical challenges associated with survey design and administration.

Statistically Speaking… Quantitative Methods Aren’t That Scary This session introduces doctoral students to foundational concepts in quantitative research—like measurement, variable types, and hypothesis testing—with a focus on clarity, relevance, and confidencebuilding. The goal is to make quantitative methods feel less intimidating and more applicable, using real examples and straightforward explanations to show that stats really aren’t that scary.

From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Self-Care in Graduate Studies Between coursework, deadlines, and personal responsibilities, graduate students often feel as if they are running a marathon. This session explores practical stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-care habits to help students navigate their academic journey with confidence.

Reflective Practice to Succeed in the Graduate School This interactive workshop is designed to equip graduate students with practical tools to use reflective practice as a strategy for academic and personal growth. Participants will explore how self-assessment, goal setting, and critical reflection can enhance learning, improve performance on assignments, and support long-term success in graduate school.

Review of statistics in Research Methodology This session is a review of statistical tools and assumptions that we use in research methods. We will also see how we can use software to describe, infer, and test claims.

Residency 2

Session Descriptions: ¿Cómo escoger un método de investigación?

Elección del método según el tema, objetivos y pregunta de investigación para estudiar problemas complejos.

Institutional Review Board (Spanish) Porqué, para qué y cómo todo protocolo de investigación debe recibir la certificación del IRB.

Manejo del tiempo y del estrés Estrategias para el manejo del tiempo para minimizar el impacto del estrés.

Técnicas de investigación experimental Métodos y técnicas para estudiar efectos de variables manipuladas.

Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito Habilidades y técnicas de estudio adecuadas como manejo del tiempo, inteligencia emocional, motivación, y otras.

Desafíos éticos y legales en la investigación Reflexión sobre los aspectos éticos y legales que permitan garantizar la integridad y validez de los resultados.

Inteligencia artificial (IA) en la investigación Exploración de líneas de investigación relacionadas a la IA en educación.

Faculty Business Administration & Health Science Name: Matt Eggertsson, D.I.B.A. Title: Graduate Business Department Chair Email: meggertsson@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Matthias Eggertssonis the Chair of the Graduate Business Department. He obtained a Doctor of International Business (DIBA) from NSU and specializes in international marketing and management issues. He is also a member of the International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE) and Editor-In-Chief for the Journal of International Management Studies.

Name: Judy Jean, DHSc Title: Doctor of Health Science Program Chair Email: jjean@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Judy Jean holds a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences with a specialization in Global Health from NSU and a Master of Health Service Administration from FIU. Dr. Jean has over 13 years of clinical research industry experience supporting pharmaceutical companies and executing pediatric clinical trials and conducting studies to support process improvements within large healthcare systems.

Name: Shereka Browne, D.B.A Title: Master of Organizational Leadership Program Coordinator Email: shbrowne@keiseruniveristy.edu Dr. Shereka Browne is the Program Coordinator for the Master of Organizational Leadership Program. She earned a DBA and an MS in Organizational Leadership and Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communication. Dr. Browne has over 16 years of teaching experience and is actively involved in research and projects in leadership.

Name: Boris Djokic, Ph.D. Title: Business Faculty Email: bdjokic@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Djokic received his Doctorate of Statistics at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He has been in academia since 1984. Beginning in Belgrade, Serbia, Dr. Djokic continued his work at the University of Miami until 2009. Presently on the faculty at Keiser University, he specializes in business research methods and statistics.

Faculty Business Administration & Health Science Name: David Tucker, Ph.D. Title: Business Faculty Email: dtucker@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Tucker teaches Global Economics in the DBA program and is the Dissertation Chair for several students. He earned his MA in Economics from Georgetown University (1981) and his PhD in Economics from the University of Arkansas (1987). Dr. Tucker and his wife, Lori, live in Caldwell, Idaho. They have four children, and nine grandchildren scattered across the nation.

Name: Jeff Ritter, D.B.A. Title: Business Faculty Email: jritter@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Ritter is the Marketing Program Coordinator. He has over 27 years of management, business, healthcare, and consulting experience. He earned his Doctorate from NSU and an MBA from Long Island University in New York. Dr. Ritter has over 10 years of experience in academics and has been active in researching and publishing.

Name: Armando Salas-Amaro, D.B.A. Title: Business Faculty Email: asamaro@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Salas-Amaro earned a DBA and MBA with a specialization in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Accounting and another in Taxation. He has over 10 years of higher education teaching experience developing and managing courses, and as a subject matter expertise to name a few. He has also held senior level management positions for many companies.

Name: Theo Owusu , D.I.S. Title: Business Faculty Email: towusu@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Theo Owusu earned his Doctoral degree from Robert Morris University in Information Systems and Communications. He has a wealth of experience, spanning about 20 years, in diverse spheres of Information and Communication Technology. Dr. Owusu is a co-author of two books Network Systems and Security, Principles and Practices as well as Network Systems Management. He is drawn by research as he believes it is a prerequisite to innovation, professional improvement, and bandwidth. His research interest encompasses various sectors of Information Systems such as Data Analytics and Cyber Security.

Faculty Business Administration & Health Science Name: Francisco de Cossio, PhD Title: Business Finance Faculty Email: fdecossio@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Francisco de Cossio earned his BA and MA in Economics. He has a Ph.D. in Business with a concentration in Finance and International Business from the University of South Carolina at Columbia, South Carolina. He enjoyed working in the corporate setting and held the position of Chief Financial Officer. He has taught economics, finance, statistics, and business management at various universities.

Name: Anastasia Cholacu, PhD Title: Business Faculty Email: acholacu@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Cholacu completed an MBA in International Business and a Ph.D. from Northcentral University. She is interested in global business and the international energy industry. Dr. Cholacu is actively involved in research and support of the field, both as a journal editor and in publishing numerous studies.

Name: Kenny Roberts, PhD Title: Business Faculty Email: Kenny.Roberts@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Kenny Roberts is a full-time faculty for the Doctor of Business Administration program. He obtained a PhD from Walden University. He specializes in finance and business. He is also a member of the Association for Financial Professionals and the American Finance Association.

Name: Tadesse Zerihun, PhD Title: Business Faculty Email: tzerihun@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Tadesse completed his MA and Doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of South Florida. He has been in academia and the corporation since 2006. Dr. Tadesse taught mathematics, Statistics, and computer science at various universities and colleges.

Name: Dr. Shon R. Denton, DHA, MS, BSN, RN. Title: GS Faculty (HSM and HSC) Email: adenton@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Shon R. Denton, DHA, MS, RN, BSN, has over 25 years of experience in health care, with a focus on quality improvement, managed care, research, and education. She began her career in 1990 as a volunteer Clinic Assistant and has served as faculty at Keiser University for 11 years. Dr. Denton holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing and Health Care Administration, a Master’s in Education and Counseling with a focus on Health Care, and a doctorate in Health Care Administration.

Faculty Education Leadership, Curriculum, Instructional Design

Name: Jessica Fuda Daddio, Ph.D. Title: Education Department Chair Email: jfudadaddio@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Fuda Daddio is a graduate school professor, advisor, dissertation chair, and IRB committee member. She also leads the Graduate School’s New Student Orientation and Open House. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s degree in Education-Reading from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University. Her professional background is in public K-12 education as a teacher, literacy coach, and consultant in the area of teaching literacy.

Name: Steven Roth, Ed.D. Title: Education Faculty Email: sroth@keiseruniversity.edu As a career bilingual educator, Dr. Roth has held leadership roles as a K-12 teacher, principal, professor, and career college director, in addition to other administrative and academic positions in Latin America and China (PRC). Dr. Roth has a B.A. in History from Brooklyn College, an M.A. in History from New York University, an M.S.E. in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

Name: Manuel Rosa, Ed.D. Title: Education Faculty Email: mrosa@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Rosa is a professor in the Masters and Ph.D. Education programs and serves as the Graduate School’s assessment committee chairperson. He holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, from Florida International University, a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Faculty Education Leadership, Curriculum, Instructional Design

Name: Kelly L. Gatewood, Ph.D. Title: Education Faculty Email: kgatewood@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Gatewood has a B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. She worked as a chemistry teacher and professional development specialist for the Omaha Public Schools, as the State Director for an NSF and NSTA initiative. As an associate professor she taught graduate research and instructional technology courses for Argosy University. She developed and taught graduate IT courses as an assistant professor for Peru State College. She currently serves as faculty for the Instructional Design & Technology Program and advisor for Keiser University. She has published several articles and served as a book contributor and journal editor.

Name: Brian Keintz, Ph.D. Title: Education Faculty Email: bkeintz@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Keintz is a professor of Education at Keiser University. He has extensive experience in the coordination of faculty development for Graduate School. Dr. Keintz has been at Keiser University for 15 years, serving in various administrative and academic capacities during that time. He was an administrator of student affairs for 22 years prior to working at Keiser University at five different state universities.

Name: Andrea Thompson, Ph.D. Title: Education Faculty Email: anthompson@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Thompson has worked in the field of education since 1979, spanning from K-12 as instructional specialist, literacy coach and school administrator, to professorship in higher education. She frequently makes literacy presentations and creates resources that empower parents to help struggling readers. Dr. Thompson is currently working on research on how to provide leadership in Title I schools with a high EL population.

Faculty Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology Name: Laurie Slifka, PhD Title: Graduate Psychology Department Chair Email: Lslifka@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Slifka earned a Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She is a research neuropsychologist with specific expertise in health conditions such as human HIV and early life stress, that affect subcortical brain structures. Her work integrates neuropsychological testing and structural neuroimaging. Dr. Slifka’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, and she has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations. In addition to her research, she is deeply passionate about teaching and mentoring graduate students, with particular interests in curriculum development, online pedagogy, and student success in psychology.

Name: Brian Esterling, Ph.D. Title: Psychology Faculty Email: besterling@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Esterling earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami, specializing in behavioral medicine, and an MBA in Business Management from Pfeiffer University.

He is widely published in the area of psychoneuroimmunology where he has expertise in looking at how stress and emotional expression modulate the immune system’s ability to control latent viral infections. More recently, Dr. Esterling’s interests have focused on the intersection of business and mental health where he is interested in the role of alternative payment strategies on quality clinical outcomes.

Name: Lori Daniels, Ph.D. Title: Psychology Faculty Email: ldaniels@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Daniels received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University.

Her research interests include visual perception and attention. She has published research in Spatial Vision and Visual Neuroscience and has presented her work at conferences both nationally and internationally.

Faculty Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology Name: Kelly Schmitt, Ph.D. Title: Psychology Faculty Email: kschmitt@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Kelly Schmitt completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with a concentration in Quantitative Methods. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on children’s media policies. Her research interests focus on the intersection between cognitive development, educational media, and technology.

Name: Chasity Ratliff-Pierce Ph.D. Title: Psychology Faculty Email: chasity.ratliff@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Chasity Ratliff-Pierce earned her Ph.D. in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Psychology and Law from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Prior to joining Keiser University Graduate School in 2024, she served as faculty at Southeast Missouri State University and as lead epidemiologist for the EPIC Coalition. Her research focuses on social psychology and psychology & law, particularly jury decision-making in socially contentious trial settings. Dr. Ratliff-Pierce has published in peer-reviewed journals including Psychiatry, Psychology and Law and Learning and Motivation, and presents regularly at major psychological conferences.

Name: Jen Danilowski, Ph.D. Title: Psychology Faculty Email: jdanilowski@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Jen Danilowski is an alum, having completed both a master’s and PhD at Keiser University. With over 20 years of experience as a facilitator and educator, her interests include positive and adverse childhood experiences (PACES), resilience, emotional intelligence, and neurodiversity.

Name: Steven Whitaker, Ph.D. Title: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty Email: sswhitaker@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Steven Whitaker earned his M.S and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. He spent the past six years as a researcher for organizational projects. His research interests focus on interconnections of I/O psychology and technology and the psychological effects of technology at work, organizational behavior and well-being, and psychological measurement as well as statistical approaches to studying organizational phenomena.

Faculty Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology

Name: Richard A. Mendelson, Ph.D. Title: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty Email: rmendelson@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Mendelson has over 18 years of experience as an educator. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. He completed his Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. His interests are workplace performance, emotional intelligence, and the impact of emotional intelligence on educational systems.

Name: Daniel G. J. Kuchinka, Ph.D. Title: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty Email: dkuchinka@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Dan Kuchinka has served in a variety of managerial and executive roles with a fortune 50 company and non-profit organizations. After obtaining a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, He transitioned to a career in academics working for three universities including Keiser University for over 10 years. Dr. Dan has written the Servant Leadership 2.0 book that contains his validated assessment tool and popular training and development program.

Name: Mireidy Fernandez, PsyD Title: I/O Psychology Faculty Email: mfernandez@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Mireidy Fernandez, PsyD, is a professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology at Keiser University. She possesses 28 years of professional experience in the areas of public policy, financial & legislative auditing, urban planning, change management/lean six sigma, communications, and higher education. Dr. Fernandez holds a Doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Masters in Public Administration, and a Bachelors in Communications. Her previous experience includes positions in the government sector in the City of Miami and City of Naples and the private sector in such companies as NBC News, ABC News, and Jacobs Engineering.

Faculty Criminal Justice & Criminology

Name: Frederick Turner, Ph.D. Title: Criminal Justice Chair Email: fturner@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Turner holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, specializing in Behavioral Science, from Nova Southeastern University, as well as a Doctor of Public Administration from West Chester University. With over 12 years of combined experience, Dr. Turner has served in the U.S. Navy as a military police officer and with the Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection as an Intelligence Analyst.

Name: Barbara Cooke, Ph.D. Title: Criminal Justice Faculty Email: bcooke@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Barbara Cooke earned a B.A. in Psychology and Dramatic Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Cooke earned a MPhil in Criminological Research and PhD in Criminology at the University of Cambridge. Her research interests include rehabilitation, treatment, and correctional programming.

Name: Greg Vecchi, Ph.D. Title: Criminal Justice Faculty Email: gvecchi@keiseruniversity.edu Gregory M. Vecchi, Ph.D., retired from the FBI in February 2014 after 29 years of combined service in the military and as a federal agent. Dr. Vecchi was formerly the Chief of the FBI’s legendary Behavioral Science Unit and a career hostage negotiator.

Faculty Criminal Justice & Criminology

Name: Alexander Toth, Ph.D. Title: Criminal Justice Faculty Email: atoth@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Toth holds a M.S. degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and a Ph.D. degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Investigator, an Orlando Police Officer, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Special Agent.

Name: Emily Restivo, Ph.D. Title: Criminal Justice Faculty Email: Emily.restivo@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Emily Restivo received her Ph.D. in Criminology from the Florida State University in 2011. She has taught more than 20 courses in Criminology and Criminal and has published work in Justice Quarterly, Criminal Justice and Behavior, Crime and Delinquency, and Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice.

Name: Leris Ocean, Ph.D. Title: Criminal Justice Faculty Email: locean@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Ocean holds a B.S., M.S. in Criminal Justice, and a Ph.D. in Public Safety with a specialization in Criminal Justice. Dr. Ocean’s early career includes roles as a Commission Investigator for the Florida Parole Commission and Special Investigator for the National Background Investigations Bureau, where she handled death row and high-stakes cases relating to public trust, security clearance, and criminal justice policies.

Faculty Nursing Practice

Name: MaryJane Mindlin, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAIS Title: Chair Graduate Nursing Email: Mary.Mindlin@KeiserUniversity.edu Dr. MaryJane Mindlin is the Graduate Nursing Chair and the DNP/MSN Academic Program Coordinator at Keiser University. Dr. Mindlin possesses over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, nursing/nurse-midwifery education, administration, and research work. In 2000, Dr. Mindlin received the American College of Nurse-Midwives’ Kitty Ernst Award, the national outstanding young life achievement award in the profession of NurseMidwifery. Dr. Mindlin is a Fellow in the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the American Institute of Stress.

Name: Ed Briggs, MS, DNP, APRN Title: Graduate Nursing Faculty MSN and DNP Email: ebriggs@keiseruniveristy.edu Dr. Briggs is a Family Nurse practitioner who received his Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida and his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Florida. He also serves as the Director for Care for the Belize Missions of Nokumbaya, a lutheran charity organization that provides health care services to remote Mayan Villages in Belize. In this role he leads a nursing led teams to provide primary care 2-3 times a year. He is an advocate for nursing practice and has previously served as President of the Florida Nurses Association, Chair of the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nursing, Chair of the American Nurses Association Nominations and Elections Committee and Treasurer of the American Nurses Association Political Action Committee.

Faculty División Latina Name: Otto F. von Feigenblatt, Ed.D., Ph.D. Title: Director de Postgrados en Educación y en Psicología Email: ofeigenblatt@keiseruniversity.edu Embajador Otto F. von Feigenblatt, B.S.S. (APU, Japón), MA (CU, Tailandia), Ed. D. y Ph.D. (NSU, Florida), GradCert y ALM (Universidad de Harvard, Massachusetts), y Postdoctorado (USJ, Costa Rica). Índice H: 27. Es embajador ante las Naciones Unidas y asesor de asuntos educativos del Parlamento Andino. Director de los programas de postgrado de Psicología y Educación de la División Latina.

Name: Dr. Reginald “Dennis” Calderon Title: Director de Postgrados de Negocios Email: dcalderon@keiseruniversity.edu El Dr. Calderón posee experiencias educativas en Chile, EE. UU. Y Francia; así como una equilibrada carrera en entornos empresariales y académicos. Se unió a la Universidad Keiser el 2008 y fue nombrado profesor titular en 2009.

Actualmente es el director de los programas graduados de negocios (División latina).

Name: José A. Flecha, D.B.A. Title: Profesor de Administración y Gerencia Email: jflecha@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. José A Flecha es natural de Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. El mismo mantiene 19 años de experiencia en la industria financiera, y otros 15 años de experiencia docente. Es un investigador apasionado con más de 20 publicaciones académicas en revistas de primer nivel.

Name: Dr. Ángel J. Pérez Santana. MPSY, PhD, ABSNP. Title: Coordinador de programas de Psicología Email: angel.perezsantana@keiseruniversity.edu El Dr. Pérez es experto en educación y psicología. Posee bachillerato y maestría de la Universidad de Puerto Rico y un doctorado de la Universidad Albizu. Es profesor titular en Keiser University y director de Creciendo Juntos 360, centro dedicado a niños y adolescentes. Obtuvo también un posgrado en neuropsicología escolar.

Faculty División Latina Name: Lydia Marques, Ph.D. Title: Profesora de Metodología de Investigación Email: lmarques@keiseruniversity.edu Profesora de Estadística y Metodología de la Investigación. En 2006 se incorporó a Keiser University in 2009 como profesora de tiempo completo.

Tiene una amplia experiencia en investigación y docencia. Ha participado en un gran número de investigaciones, congresos y artículos científicos. Es miembro de varias comisiones de doctorado.

Name: Carlos Santiago, EdD Title: Profesor de Liderazgo en la Educación Email: csantiago@keiseruniversity.edu Desde Coamo, Puerto Rico. El Dr. Santiago tiene un bachillerato en Teatro y Educación de la UPR, una maestría en Educación Teatral y un doctorado en Currículo de la UAGM. Ha trabajado como profesor de teatro para el DEPR. Junto al Dr. Meléndez, creó un libro titulado “Algunas profesiones en las que puedes trabajar.”

Name: Edwin Meléndez-Delgado, D.B.A. Title: Profesor de Administración y Gerencia Email: edmelendez@keiseruniversity.edu El Dr. Meléndez ha brindado catedra educativas en Puerto Rico y EE. UU; así como una amplia carrera en entornos empresariales y académicos. Se unió a la Universidad Keiser el 2016 y fue nombrado profesor titular el 2016.

Actualmente es director de disertaciones y profesor a tiempo completo en gerencia (División latina).

Name: Alberto Silva, Ph.D. Title: Profesor de Administración y Gerencia Email: asilva@keiseruniversity.edu El Dr. Silva posee experiencias educativas en Venezuela y EE. UU., así como una extensa carrera profesional tanto en entornos empresariales como de gobierno. En 2011 se unió a Keiser University, como profesor de los Programas de Posgrado en Negocios (División Latina).

Faculty División Latina

Name: Dr. Eduardo Atencio, PhD. Title: Profesor de investigación y Educación Email: eduardo.atencio@keiseruniversity.edu El Dr. Eduardo Atencio Bravo es doctor en Ciencias y en Educación, con estudios postdoctorales en investigación, currículo y tecnologías disruptivas.

Posee formación en docencia, investigación y gestión del talento humano.

Actualmente es Decano de Investigación, director de Desarrollo Profesional y docente en programas de posgrado en diversas instituciones internacionales.

Name: Dra. María I. Bravo-Saavedra, PhD. Title: Profesora del Programa Graduado de Psicología General Email: maria.bravosaavedra@keiseruniversity.edu La Dra. Bravo-Saavedra, natural de San Juan y residente de Toa Baja, es psicóloga escolar licenciada con un doctorado de la Universidad Interamericana y certificación en Neuropsicología Escolar. Tiene más de 13 años de experiencia docente en los niveles de bachillerato, maestría y doctorado, y ha participado activamente en comités de disertación. Fue presidenta de la APEP en 2021 y combina su laboracadémica con una práctica privada enfocada en evaluaciones a niños y adolescentes.

Name: Dr. Armando J Poleo, D.BA, Ph.D. Title: Profesor de Administración y Gerencia Email: apoleo@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Armando J. Poleo es originario de Caracas, Vzla. Naturalizado en USA desde hace 37 años. Especializado en Project Mgmt. & Operation Mgmt.; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Technology Innovation & Instructional Technology. Tiene 20 años de ejercicio docente en High-Edu y 40+ años en Corp. América como Sr. Manager y Sr. Consultant.

Faculty División Latina

Name: Dr. Cristian Marrero Díaz. Ph.D. Title: Profesor del Programa Graduado de Psicología General E-mail: cristian.marrerodiaz@keiseruniversity.edu El Dr. Cristian R. Marrero Díaz posee un doctorado en Psicología IndustrialOrganizacional de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico. Además, cuenta con un máster en Innovación y Mercadeo Turístico de la UCAM, en España. Ha dedicado su carrera profesional a la psicología industrialorganizacional y a la docencia universitaria durante más de 15 años, tanto en Puerto Rico como en Estados Unidos.

Name: Dr. Luis Rodriguez DBA. Title: Profesor de Administración y Gerencia Email: lurodriguez@keiseruniversity.edu Dr. Luis Rodríguez, o "Dr. L" como lo llaman sus estudiantes, es un profesional trilingüe con más de 25 años de experiencia enseñando negocios, administración y marketing en formatos presenciales y en línea. Tiene un doctorado en Administración, un MBA en Marketing y es propietario de una firma de consultoría para pequeñas empresas hispanas en Texas. Vive en Anna, TX con su esposa y dos hijos, y su pasión incluye la gestión del conocimiento y la planificación estratégica.

Host Campus Gary Vonk, DBA, Flagship Campus President Gary Vonk is the Flagship Campus President at Keiser University where he provides leadership over the University’s Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Vonk has served as a leader in higher education, as well as a faculty member and student mentor, having taught courses in business, management, and technology. Dr. Vonk joined the Keiser organization in January of 2007 after a career of nearly 30 years in retailing and company turnaround management.

Dr. Vonk received his Doctor of Business AdministrationEntrepreneurship from Walden University.

Thank you Flagship Campus administrators and staff for hosting this event!

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