Doctoral Residency 2026

DOCTORAL RESIDENCY 2026

WELCOME MESSAGE Dear 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, PhD.

HISTORY Dr. Arthur Keiser and Evelyn Keiser of the Keiser family founded Keiser University in 1977 after recognizing a need for quality career education with a hands-on orientation, small class sizes, and innovative scheduling for working adults. To this day, the mission promotes a students come first philosophy, remaining accountable by partnering with local industries and community leaders to develop programs that benefit students and provide a skilled workforce for local, national, and global needs.

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.

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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

RESIDENCYOBJECTIVES 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

opportunities.

experiential

learning

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

YOUR RESEARCH DEMANDS EXCELLENCE

YOUR SAFETYDEMANDS THIS BOOKLET CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD or scan qr code

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.

Lisa Grail lgrail@keiseruniversity.edu

STUDENT SERVICES

GRADUATE ONLINE WRITING STUDIO

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

www.keiseruniversity.edu/writing-studio/

Abe Johnson Associate Director, Graduate Programs abjohnson@keiseruniversity.edu

Judith Monrouzeau Directora del Centro de Escritura de la División Latina jmonrouzeau@keiseruniversity.edu

Hisela Tamayo Associate Director, Latin Division htamayo@keiseruniversity.edu

bookstore

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

Registrar support

Airin Alessandrelli Director of the Keiser Writing Studio aalessandrelli@keiseruniversity.edu

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

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

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

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

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

Keiser University Telephone Number 1-866-534-7371

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR ADMINISTRATION Terry Reid-Paul, MBA, HCM Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs terryr@keiseruniversity.edu 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.

Robert M. Keiser, Ph.D., M.B.A. Vice Chancellor of the Graduate School r.keiser@keiseruniversity.edu

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.

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, MSC.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL, ECAMPUS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS adriana.lovo@keiseruniversity.edu

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION ASHLEE ROBERTSON-ARDUENGO, PHD Dean of the Graduate School arobertson@keiseruniversity.edu

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.

Nyoka Topping, PhD

Dean of the Graduate School ntopping@keiseruniversity.edu

Dr. Nyoka Topping brings over a decade of experience in academic administration within private higher education. Originally from Jamaica, Dr. Topping earned a Bachelor of Science from Johnson & Wales University and both a Master of Science in Education and a Doctor of Philosophy from Keiser University’s Graduate School.

Jennifer peluso, PHD

Dean of the Graduate School jpeluso@keiseruniversity.edu

Dr. Peluso has over 30 years of experience in teaching and administration at public and private universities. She has led initiatives in faculty development, student success, and research. Since joining Keiser University in 2016, she has held key leadership roles and now serves as Dean of online health programs.

lina rodas, PhD, MS, EdS Dean of the latin division lrodas@keiseruniversity.edu

is the Dean of the Latin Division at Keiser University, focused on supporting Hispanic students through culturally responsive leadership. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, she promotes student success, access to quality education, and the development of future leaders.

ruxandra kraemer, EDD

associate dean for Graduate School ruxandra.kraemer@keiseruniversity.edu

Dr. Kraemer is an associate Dean of Graduate School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information systems from DeVry University, an MBA with concentrations in International Business, Project Management and Human Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership.

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2026 RESIDENCY 1 SCHEDULE T U E S D A Y ,

J U L Y

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Residency I Students Arrival

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Formal Welcome Breakfast for Residency 1

1 4 TH Student Life Center (Gymnasium)

9:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Department/Program Sessions

Room Numbers Latin- Turner Auditorium and Turner 206, 207, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 and 208 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102, Lab 104 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108, Lab 107 Nursing- Devos 109 and Lab 110 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Lunch

Student Life Center

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Department/Program Sessions

Room Numbers Latin- Turner Auditorium and Turner 206, 207, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 and 208 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102, Lab 104 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108, Lab 107 Nursing- Devos 109 and Lab 110 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

Turner/Devos Hallway

3:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Department/Program Session

Room Numbers Latin- Turner Auditorium and Turner 206, 207, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 and 208 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102, Lab 104 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108, Lab 107 Nursing- Devos 109 and Lab 110 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Residency I Social Theme: KU Spirit- Rock your KU Blue!

Faculty and Students

Host Hotel

W E D N E S D A Y ,

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

11:00 AM

J U L Y

Department/Program Sessions

Conferences Starts

1 5 TH Room Numbers Latin- Turner Auditorium and Turner 206, 207, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 and 208 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102, Lab 104 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108, Lab 107 Nursing- Devos 109 and Lab 110 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105 See Conference Schedule on Next Pages

*Day 2 of residency starts with the student program in the same department classrooms at 9:00am.

Students then will break into interdisciplinary conference-style breakout sessions as per schedule starting at 10:45 am.

2026 RESIDENCY 1 CONFERENCE SESSIONS W E D N E S D A Y , 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM

Dissertation: The Voices of KU Graduates

Navigating the RSC & IRB Statistics 101 Qualitative Methods Quantitative Methods Library - Beyond the Stacks From Question to Design: Mapping Your Research Path From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Self-Care in Graduate Studies

11:00 AM- 11:40 AM

11:50 AM- 12:30 PM

1:45 PM- 3:15 PM

Recipe for Success: Recommendations from those who have succeeded

J U L Y

1 5 TH

Drs. Peluso and SGA MC; Guest Speakers: Topping, Franks, Goltz, Rodas Dr. Dayanim Dr. Zerihun Dr. Thompson Dr. Ratliff Library Staff Drs. Daniels and Madigan

Turner Auditorium

Dr. Danilowski Drs. Rosa, Ritter, Roth, Tucker, Ocean, Toth Drs. Restivo and Schmitt

Turner 202

Reading Reaearch Like a Reviewer Bienestar y Sostenibilidad en el Proceso de Disertación: Manejo del Estrés, Drs. Bravo and Gestión del Tiempo y Autocuidado Marrero Actualidad y Futuro del Liderazgo Drs. Poleo, Marques, Educativo: Panel sobre tendencias en la Santiago, Von Educación a nivel Internacional Feigenblatt Métodos mixtos para evaluar la competencia cultural en la atención Drs. Caycho and sanitaria Calderon SESSION CHANGE Quantitative Methods Dr. Ratliff Drs. Salas-Amaro and Becoming a Leader in your Field Browne Reflective Practice to Succeed in the Graduate School Dr. Dias Online Writing Studio OWL Staff Approved Research The Feedback Loop: Receiving, Processing, and Responding to Chair and Drs. Restivo and Committee Feedback Daniels Survive Graduate School Without Losing Your Mind Dr. Dominguez Drs. Rosa, Ritter, Keintz, Tucker, Virtual Communication and Defenses Ocean, Toth From Question to Design: Mapping Your Drs. Schmitt, Slifka, Research Path and Madigan Drs. Santiago and Tendencias y desafíos de la investigación Flecha Drs. Von Feigenblatt, IA en la investigación Poleo, Monrozeau Diseño de prompts para la investigación académica: optimización de la búsqueda Drs. Garcia, Morales, de información científica Perez

Lunch and Resource Fair 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

AI Panel Statistics 101

Drs. Mindlin, Gatewood, Von Feigenblatt, Madigan Dr. Zerihun

Devos 100 Devos 101 Devos 102 Devos 106 Library (Turner) Turner 201

Turner 203 Turner 205 Turner 206 Turner 207 Turner 208 Devos 106 Devos 102 Devos 106 Library (Turner) Turner 200 Turner 201 Turner 202 Turner 203 Turner 205 Turner 206 Turner 207 Turner 208

Turner Auditorium Devos 101

2026 RESIDENCY 1 CONFERENCE SESSIONS W E D N E S D A Y , Qualitative Methods

1:45 PM- 2:25 PM

The Power of Social Media: Networking and your Career Navigating the RSC & IRB How to Be the Calm in Someone Else's Storm: Practical De-escalation for Any Profession Survive Graduate School Without Losing Your Mind The Feedback Loop: Receiving, Processing, and Responding to Chair and Committee Feedback Library - Beyond the Stacks Técnicas de investigación experimental Desafíos éticos y legales en la investigación: uso de la IA Construcción de la matriz de congruencia metodológica en investigación doctoral

BREAK

How to Be the Calm in Someone Else's Storm: Practical De-escalation for Any Profession

2:35 PM- 3:15 PM

The Imposter Syndrome: Real Talk from Professors Mindfulness, Movement, and Managing Stress: Online Writing Studio Approved Research The Power of Social Media: Networking and your Career Survive Graduate School Without Losing Your Mind Clearing the mind: Chair Yoga for Dissertation Gestión bibliográfica y organización del conocimiento en investigación doctoral

3:15 PM- 3:20 PM 3:20 PM- 4:30 PM

Desarrollo de instrumentos Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito

J U L Y

1 5 TH

Dr.Thompson SGA Representatives with Dr. Cooke and Ms. Lovo Dr. Dayanim

Devos 102

Dr. Vecchi

Devos 101

Dr. Dominguez

Turner 202

Drs. Danilowski and Restivo Library Staff Drs. Flecha and Marques Drs. Morales and Garcia Drs. Bravo, Marrero and Atencio

Dr. Vecchi Drs. Slifka, Kuchinka, Mendelson, Whitaker, and Madigan Drs. Dias and Danilowski OWL Staff SGA Representatives with Dr. Cooke and Ms. Lovo

Turner 201 Devos 100

Turner 205 Library (Turner) Turner 206 Turner 207 Turner 208

Devos 101

Devos 102 SLC Library (Turner) Turner 200 Turner 201

Dr. Dominguez

Turner 202

Dr. Fuda Daddio Drs. Garcia, Marrero and Calderon Drs. Flecha and Marques Drs. Meléndez and Santiago

Turner 203

Session Change Doctoral Awards Showcase and Closing Remarks

Turner 206 Turner 207 Turner 208 Turner Auditorium

2026 RESIDENCY 2 SCHEDULE T H U R S D A Y , 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

J U L Y

1 6 TH

Residency 2 Students Arrival- Grab and Go Breakfast

Hallway Turner Bldng.

Room Numbers Latin- Turner 206, 207, 208, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

Department/Program Sessions

Latin- Turner 206, 207, 208, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

Lunch

Student Life Center

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Department/Program Sessions

Room Numbers Latin- Turner 206, 207, 208, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

Turner/Devos Hallway

3:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Department/Program Sessions

Room Numbers Latin- Turner 206, 207, 208, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Residency II Social Theme: KU Spirit- Rock your KU Blue!

Faculty and Students

Host Hotel

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

F R I D A Y ,

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

11:00 AM

J U L Y

Department/Program Sessions

Conferences Starts

1 7 TH Room Numbers Latin- Turner 206, 207, 208, Lab 103 Education- Turner 205 Psychology- Turner 201, 202, 203 CJ- DeVos Auditorium and DeVos 101, 102 Business/DHS- DeVos 106, 108 Research Room- Turner 200 Open computer Lab- DeVos 105 See Conference Schedule on Next Pages

*Day 2 of residency starts with the student program in the same department classrooms at 9:00am.

Students then will break into interdisciplinary conference-style breakout sessions as per schedule starting at 10:45 am.

2026 RESIDENCY 2 CONFERENCE SESSIONS F R I D A Y ,

J U L Y

1 7 TH

11:00 AM- 12:30 PM

11:00 AM- 11:40 AM

3 Minute Pitch- Feedback to map your study Statistics 2.0- Using and Analyzing Surveys Qualitative Research Methods Survey Research Essentials Navigating Ethical Challenges in Dissertation Research Online Writing Studio Comité de Revisión Institucional (IRB) SESSION CHANGE Library - Beyond the Stacks

MC- Dr. Dias, Presenters Program Chairs (Eggertsson, Slifka, Fuda, Turner) Dr. Zerihun Dr. Thompson Drs. Daniels Drs. Dayanim and Ratliff OWL Staff Drs. Silva and Calderon

Life After the PhD: Career Pathways in and Beyond Academia

11:50 AM- 12:30 PM

Turning Your Literature Review into an Argument AI-Powered Research: Tools, Transparency, and Academic Integrity Becoming a Leader in your Field Desafíos éticos y legales en la investigación: uso de la IA Desarrollo de instrumentos

Turner 201 Turner 202 Turner 203 Turner 205 Library (Turner) Turner 208

Library Staff

Library (Turner) Turner 200

Dr. Fuda Daddio Drs. Toth, Ocean, Keintz, Roth, Salas-Amaro Drs. Daniels and Robertson

Turner 201

Approved Research Clearing the mind: Chair Yoga for Dissertation

Turner Auditorium

Drs. Cooke and Turner Drs. Browne and Kraemer Drs. Morales and Garcia Drs. Flecha and Marques

Turner 202 Turner 203 Turner 205 Turner 206 Turner 207 Turner 208

2026 RESIDENCY 2 CONFERENCE SESSIONS F R I D A Y , 1:45 PM- 3:15 PM

J U L Y

1 7 TH

Lunch and Resource Fair- 12:30 PM-1:45 PM “Resources, Not Replacement – The Future of AI” Panel Library - Beyond the Stacks Clearing the mind: Chair Yoga for Dissertation Qualitative Research Methods Quantitative Decisions: Choosing the Right Analysis

1:45 PM- 2:25 PM

Navigating Ethical Challenges in Dissertation Research Statistics 2.0- Using and Analyzing Surveys Técnicas de investigación experimental IA en la investigación

BREAK

Mindfulness, Movement, and Managing Stress: Online Writing Studio AI-Powered Research: Tools, Transparency, and Academic Integrity

2:35 PM- 3:15 PM

Becoming a Leader in your Field Turning Your Literature Review into an Argument Life After the PhD: Career Pathways in and Beyond Academia

3:15 PM- 3:30 PM 3:30 PM- 4:00 PM

Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito Diseño de prompts para la investigación académica: optimización de la búsqueda de información científica

Dr. Keiser, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Madigan, Mrs. Cordner Library Staff Dr. Fuda Daddio Dr. Thompson Drs. Slifka and Schmitt Drs. Ratliff and Dayanim Dr. Zerihun Drs. Flecha, Marques, and Garcia Drs. Von Feigenblatt, Poleo, and Monrozeau Drs. Dias and Danilowski OWL Staff Drs. Cooke and Turner Drs. Browne and Kraemer Drs. Daniels and Robertson

Drs. Toth, Ocean, Madigan, Keintz, Roth, Salas-Amaro Drs. Meléndez and Santiago Drs. Garcia and Perez

SESSION CHANGE

Closing Remarks

Turner Auditorium Library (Turner) Turner 201 Turner 202 Turner 203 Turner 205 Turner 206 Turner 207 Turner 208

SLC Library (Turner) Turner 201 Turner 202 Turner 203 Turner 205 Turner 207 Turner 208 Turner Auditorium

2026 RESIDENCY 1 DESCRIPTIONS ACTUALIDAD Y FUTURO DEL LIDERAZGO EDUCATIVO: PANEL SOBRE TENDENCIAS EN LA EDUCACIÓN A NIVEL INTERNACIONAL Este panel examina el liderazgo educativo como un objeto de estudio científico, analizando la correlación entre los modelos de gestión y la mejora empírica de los indicadores de aprendizaje a nivel global. Los ponentes presentan evidencia investigativa sobre tendencias internacionales, evaluando cómo las nuevas metodologías impactan sistemáticamente en el desarrollo institucional. Finalmente, se propone una agenda de investigación prospectiva para documentar y validar las prácticas directivas que mejor responden a las transformaciones del ecosistema educativo actual.

AI PANEL Our panelists bring diverse professional and academic perspectives spanning multiple disciplines, united by their hands-on experience integrating AI into real-world practice. Together, they represent the breadth of ways artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, learn, and solve problems across fields.

BECOMING A LEADER IN YOUR FIELD Inspire and equip individuals with the mindset, strategies, and practical steps needed to rise from being a competent practitioner to a recognized authority or influential voice in their professional domain.

BIENESTAR Y SOSTENIBILIDAD EN EL PROCESO DE DISERTACIÓN: MANEJO DEL ESTRÉS, GESTIÓN DEL TIEMPO Y AUTOCUIDADO Este taller está diseñado para apoyar a los estudiantes doctorales en el manejo de las demandas emocionales, cognitivas y organizativas asociadas con el proceso de disertación. Se abordarán estrategias basadas en evidencia para el manejo del estrés académico, la autorregulación, la prevención del agotamiento (burnout), y el fortalecimiento de hábitos de autocuidado que promuevan bienestar y persistencia doctoral. Asimismo, se trabajarán estrategias de gestión del tiempo, establecimiento de metas realistas, planificación de tareas complejas y desarrollo de rutinas sostenibles para mantener el progreso en investigación sin descuidar la salud personal y profesional.

CLEARING THE MIND: CHAIR YOGA FOR DISSERTATION Research continues to demonstrate the connection between movement, mindfulness, and cognitive performance. During this interactive 40-minute chair yoga session, participants will engage in accessible movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques that promote focus, reduce stress, and prepare the brain for sustained learning. No prior yoga experience is required.

CONSTRUCCIÓN DE LA MATRIZ DE CONGRUENCIA METODOLÓGICA EN INVESTIGACIÓN DOCTORAL Este taller introduce a los estudiantes en el desarrollo de la matriz de congruencia como herramienta central para la planificación de investigaciones rigurosas. Se trabajará la articulación lógica entre el problema de investigación, la brecha en la literatura, los objetivos, las preguntas de investigación, las hipótesis (cuando aplique), el diseño metodológico y las variables de estudio.

2026 RESIDENCY 1 DESCRIPTIONS DESAFÍOS ÉTICOS Y LEGALES EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN: USO DE LA IA Este taller examina los principios éticos que rigen la investigación en psicología, incluyendo el respeto por los participantes, la integridad científica, la confidencialidad y el cumplimiento de normativas institucionales. Se integra una discusión sobre el uso de inteligencia artificial en la producción académica

DESARROLLO DE INSTRUMENTOS El taller de Desarrollo de Instrumentos orienta a los estudiantes doctorales en la creación de herramientas de recolección de datos alineadas con sus objetivos de investigación. Se abordan principios de validez, confiabilidad y buenas prácticas en la elaboración de ítems para asegurar rigor metodológico.

DISEÑO DE PROMPTS PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN ACADÉMICA: OPTIMIZACIÓN DE LA BÚSQUEDA DE INFORMACIÓN CIENTÍFICA Este taller se enfoca en el desarrollo de habilidades para la formulación de prompts efectivos orientados a la búsqueda, análisis y síntesis de información científica mediante herramientas de inteligencia artificial. Se discutirán principios de claridad, especificidad y estructura en la redacción de prompts.

DISSERTATION: THE VOICES OF KU GRADUATES “The Voices of KU Graduates” brings together Dean Peluso, SGA, and KU alumni for a candid conversation about the dissertation process, featuring personal experiences, lessons learned, and strategies for success.

DOCTORAL AWARDS SHOWCASE The Doctoral Research Awards Showcase celebrates exceptional doctoral scholarship from Keiser University 2024 and 2025 graduates. Finalists, selected through multiple rounds of review and voting, will present their research live, where attendees and viewers will participate in live voting before the winners are announced and recognized.

EXPERIENCIAS EN LA DISERTACIÓN / RECETAS PARA EL ÉXITO El taller de Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito ofrece una visión práctica del proceso doctoral a partir de experiencias reales. Se comparten estrategias efectivas para avanzar en la disertación, gestionar el tiempo, mantener la motivación y superar desafíos comunes. El enfoque está en brindar herramientas concretas que faciliten un progreso sostenido y exitoso hasta la culminación del grado.

2026 RESIDENCY 1 DESCRIPTIONS FROM QUESTION TO DESIGN: MAPPING YOUR RESEARCH PATH This session will help students move from a broad research idea to a well-structured study design by aligning their research problem, purpose, research questions, and methodology. Participants will learn how to make key design decisions early in the research process to create a coherent and feasible dissertation study.

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.

GESTIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA Y ORGANIZACIÓN DEL CONOCIMIENTO EN INVESTIGACIÓN DOCTORAL Este taller introduce el uso de gestores bibliográficos como herramientas fundamentales para la organización de referencias, citación en formato APA y manejo eficiente de fuentes académicas. Se enfatiza la organización del conocimiento como competencia clave para la productividad investigativa.

HOW TO BE THE CALM IN SOMEONE ELSE'S STORM: PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION FOR ANY PROFESSION How to Be the Calm in Someone Else’s Storm: Practical De-escalation for Any Profession provides doctoral students with practical, evidence-informed strategies for recognizing emotional escalation, managing their own responses, and using communication to reduce conflict. The presentation emphasizes how professionals in any field can apply calm presence, active listening, empathy, and behavioral influence to improve safety, trust, and outcomes during difficult interactions.

IA EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN Esta conferencia explora el rol transformador de la inteligencia artificial en la investigación doctoral, no solo como herramienta técnica, sino como un catalizador para el pensamiento crítico, la generación de conocimiento y la eficiencia metodológica. A través de ejercicios prácticos y discusiones reflexivas, los participantes analizarán cómo integrar la IA de manera ética, rigurosa y estratégica en cada etapa del proceso investigativo, fortaleciendo su autonomía intelectual y evitando dependencias que comprometan la originalidad académica.

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.

2026 RESIDENCY 1 DESCRIPTIONS MÉTODOS MIXTOS PARA EVALUAR LA COMPETENCIA CULTURAL EN LA ATENCIÓN SANITARIA El taller de Métodos mixtos para evaluar la competencia cultural en la atención sanitaria presenta cómo integrar enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos para analizar este fenómeno en salud, fortaleciendo la validez y comprensión de los resultados.

MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT, AND MANAGING STRESS This session invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the body as a source of wisdom, stability, and clarity. Through gentle stretching, guided somatic awareness, and beginner-friendly mindfulness practices, you’ll learn how to shift from mental overdrive into embodied presence. Whether this is your first time exploring mind-body work or part of your regular routine, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can use during residency, in your academic life, and in moments of stress or overwhelm.

NAVIGATING THE RSC & IRB This session is intended for graduate students who plan to begin their dissertation or doctoral research within the next six months. Attendees will receive a brief introduction to the Research and Scholarship Collaborative (RSC) and the IRB process- an essential step before recruiting participants or collecting data- and are encouraged to bring a laptop if available.

ONLINE WRITING STUDIO Discover how the Online Writing Studio and University Library can support every stage of your doctoral journey. Learn how to leverage research resources, expert guidance, academic writing support, and specialized services designed to strengthen your scholarship and dissertation success.

QUALITATIVE METHODS This session provides a reflective exploration of qualitative reseach methods through practical approaches, challenges, and insights for qualitative inquiry.

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

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE SUCCEEDED Join us for an engaging workshop on Reflective Practice, a powerful strategy for enhancing learning, improving decision-making, and fostering personal and professional growth throughout your graduate studies. Participants will explore practical techniques that can strengthen critical thinking, increase self-awareness, and support academic and career success, from professors who will share their insights from the dissertation phase of their program.

2026 RESIDENCY 1 DESCRIPTIONS REFLECTIVE PRACTICE TO SUCCEED IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Join us for an engaging workshop on Reflective Practice, a powerful strategy for enhancing learning, improving decision-making, and fostering personal and professional growth throughout your graduate studies. Participants will explore practical reflection techniques that can strengthen critical thinking, increase self-awareness, and support academic and career success. Whether you are just beginning your graduate journey or preparing for the next stage of your professional development, this workshop will provide valuable tools to help you maximize your potential.

STATISTICS 101 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 confidence building. 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.

SURVIVE GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND This presentation offers practical strategies to help graduate students manage stress, optimize their time, and strengthen executive functioning skills to stay organized and focused. Learn how to balance academic demands with well-being so you can succeed in grad school without burning out or losing your mind.

TÉCNICAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN EXPERIMENTAL El taller de Métodos y técnicas para estudiar efectos de variables manipuladas profundiza en el diseño de investigaciones experimentales y cuasi-experimentales orientadas a identificar relaciones causales. Los estudiantes doctorales revisarán cómo definir variables independientes y dependientes, estructurar grupos de control y tratamiento, y aplicar técnicas de recolección y análisis de datos que permitan evaluar el impacto de intervenciones. Asimismo, se abordarán aspectos clave como validez interna y externa, control de sesgos y consideraciones éticas, fortaleciendo el rigor en estudios con variables manipuladas.

TENDENCIAS Y DESAFÍOS DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN El taller de Exploración de tendencias y desafíos en investigación analiza los cambios actuales en la producción científica, incluyendo el impacto de la tecnología, la inteligencia artificial y el acceso abierto. Los estudiantes doctorales revisarán tendencias emergentes en distintas disciplinas, así como desafíos clave como la calidad de la evidencia, la ética en el uso de datos, la reproducibilidad y la integridad académica. Además, se promoverá la reflexión crítica sobre cómo estas dinámicas influyen en el diseño, ejecución y difusión de la investigación, fortaleciendo una visión estratégica y actualizada del quehacer científico.

2026 RESIDENCY 1 DESCRIPTIONS THE FEEDBACK LOOP: RECEIVING, PROCESSING, AND RESPONDING TO CHAIR AND COMMITTEE FEEDBACK This presentation aims to help doctoral students develop effective strategies for receiving, organizing, processing, and responding to chair and committee feedback throughout the dissertation and applied doctoral project process. Participants will learn how to navigate revisions professionally, manage conflicting feedback, and use revision cycles to strengthen the quality and progress of their scholarly work.

THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME: REAL TALK FROM PROFESSORS This session will guide students through the recognition of, understanding of, and response to the experience of imposter syndrome. Participants will hear first-hand experiences with imposter syndrome as experienced by their faculty at various points in their careers and discuss an effective framework for recognition, understanding, and responding to the experience of imposter syndrome.

THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME: REAL TALK FROM PROFESSORS This session will guide students through the recognition of, understanding of, and response to the experience of imposter syndrome. Participants will hear first-hand experiences with imposter syndrome as experienced by their faculty at various points in their careers and discuss an effective framework for recognition, understanding, and responding to the experience of imposter syndrome.

THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA: NETWORKING AND YOUR CAREER This session explores how social media can be strategically used for professional networking and career development, highlighting best practices for building a strong online presence. It also aims to help participants understand how to leverage digital platforms to create opportunities and connect with industry professionals.

VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION AND DEFENSES Virtual Communication and Defenses focuses on the effective use of digital communication tools during dissertation defenses.

This topic explores best practices for presenting research professionally in a virtual setting, engaging with committee members, and ensuring clear, secure, and successful online communication.

READING RESEARCH LIKE A REVIEWER Reading research critically is a skill which can transform how doctoral students write, design studies, and engage with literature.

This presentation teaches the reviewer mindset: a framework for evaluating alignment, methodological rigor, theoretical application, and research quality that sharpens every stage of scholarly work.

2026 RESIDENCY 2 DESCRIPTIONS “RESOURCES, NOT REPLACEMENT – THE FUTURE OF AI” PANEL As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and classrooms alike, the conversation has shifted from if it will change our world to how we choose to shape that change. This panel explores the future of education and the evolving workforce, examining AI not as a threat to human potential, but as a resource that, when used thoughtfully, can elevate what we do and who we become.

3 MINUTE PITCH- FEEDBACK TO MAP YOUR STUDY Pitch your research in just three minutes! In this session, program chairs provide real-time feedback and insights to help you refine your topic and map the path forward.

AI-POWERED RESEARCH: TOOLS, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY This session provides an overview of AI tools designed to assist doctoral researchers with brainstorming, literature synthesis, writing support, and data management. Special attention will be given to ethical concerns, institutional expectations, and maintaining integrity in scholarly research.

BECOMING A LEADER IN YOUR FIELD This presentation explores how doctoral students can develop into recognized leaders within their disciplines by building expertise, strengthening professional identity, and translating research into meaningful impact. Participants will examine practical strategies for scholarship, networking, leadership development, and overcoming barriers that influence professional growth and long-term success.

CLEARING THE MIND: CHAIR YOGA FOR DISSERTATION Research continues to demonstrate the connection between movement, mindfulness, and cognitive performance. During this interactive 40-minute chair yoga session, participants will engage in accessible movement, breathwork, and relaxation techniques that promote focus, reduce stress, and prepare the brain for sustained learning. No prior yoga experience is required.

DESAFÍOS ÉTICOS Y LEGALES EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN: USO DE LA IA Este taller examina los principios éticos que rigen la investigación en psicología, incluyendo el respeto por los participantes, la integridad científica, la confidencialidad y el cumplimiento de normativas institucionales. Se integra una discusión sobre el uso de inteligencia artificial en la producción académica.

2026 RESIDENCY 2 DESCRIPTIONS DESARROLLO DE INSTRUMENTOS El taller de Desarrollo de Instrumentos orienta a los estudiantes doctorales en la creación de herramientas de recolección de datos alineadas con sus objetivos de investigación. Se abordan principios de validez, confiabilidad y buenas prácticas en la elaboración de ítems para asegurar rigor metodológico.

DISEÑO DE PROMPTS PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN ACADÉMICA: OPTIMIZACIÓN DE LA BÚSQUEDA DE INFORMACIÓN CIENTÍFICA Este taller se enfoca en el desarrollo de habilidades para la formulación de prompts efectivos orientados a la búsqueda, análisis y síntesis de información científica mediante herramientas de inteligencia artificial. Se discutirán principios de claridad, especificidad y estructura en la redacción de prompts.

EXPERIENCIAS EN LA DISERTACIÓN / RECETAS PARA EL ÉXITO El taller de Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito ofrece una visión práctica del proceso doctoral a partir de experiencias reales. Se comparten estrategias efectivas para avanzar en la disertación, gestionar el tiempo, mantener la motivación y superar desafíos comunes. El enfoque está en brindar herramientas concretas que faciliten un progreso sostenido y exitoso hasta la culminación del grado.

IA EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN Esta conferencia explora el rol transformador de la inteligencia artificial en la investigación doctoral, no solo como herramienta técnica, sino como un catalizador para el pensamiento crítico, la generación de conocimiento y la eficiencia metodológica. A través de ejercicios prácticos y discusiones reflexivas, los participantes analizarán cómo integrar la IA de manera ética, rigurosa y estratégica en cada etapa del proceso investigativo, fortaleciendo su autonomía intelectual y evitando dependencias que comprometan la originalidad académica.

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.

LIFE AFTER THE PHD: CAREER PATHWAYS IN AND BEYOND ACADEMIA Academic Veteran pathways vary widely. Every veteran has a unique story of their goals and accomplishments. This session will include a brief example of one or two academic pathways and recommendations from all for keeping options open to opportunity, when one has a doctorate.

2026 RESIDENCY 2 DESCRIPTIONS MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT, AND MANAGING STRESS This session invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the body as a source of wisdom, stability, and clarity. Through gentle stretching, guided somatic awareness, and beginner-friendly mindfulness practices, you’ll learn how to shift from mental overdrive into embodied presence. Whether this is your first time exploring mind-body work or part of your regular routine, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can use during residency, in your academic life, and in moments of stress or overwhelm.

NAVIGATING ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN DISSERTATION RESEARCH Ethical research extends far beyond completing IRB forms. Using examples from previous KU IRB submissions and real-world research scenarios, this session will help doctoral students identify and address ethical challenges that may arise throughout the dissertation process, supporting a stronger and more successful IRB submission.

ONLINE WRITING STUDIO Discover how the Online Writing Studio and University Library can support every stage of your doctoral journey. Learn how to leverage research resources, expert guidance, academic writing support, and specialized services designed to strengthen your scholarship and dissertation success.

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This session provides a reflective exploration of qualitative reseach methods through practical approaches, challenges, and insights for qualitative inquiry.

QUANTITATIVE DECISIONS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT ANALYSIS This session will guide students through the process of selecting the most appropriate statistical analysis for their research questions, study design, and data type. Participants will learn a practical framework for matching common quantitative research scenarios with the correct statistical tests and avoiding common analysis selection mistakes.

STATISTICS 2.0- USING AND ANALYZING SURVEYS This workshop is designed to engage students in learning aobut the most important aspects of survey research including scientific and practical challenges associated with survey design and administration.

2026 RESIDENCY 2 DESCRIPTIONS SURVEY RESEARCH ESSENTIALS This session provides practical guidance on selecting survey instruments, recruiting participants, and choosing survey distribution platforms for research studies. Participants will learn how to evaluate existing measures, assess reliability, and make informed decisions that support high-quality data collection.

TÉCNICAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN EXPERIMENTAL El taller de Métodos y técnicas para estudiar efectos de variables manipuladas introduce a los estudiantes doctorales en el diseño de investigaciones experimentales y cuasi-experimentales, enfocadas en analizar relaciones causa-efecto. Se abordan técnicas para la manipulación de variables, control de sesgos y selección de grupos, así como estrategias básicas de análisis de datos, con el fin de garantizar resultados válidos y confiables.

TURNING YOUR LITERATURE REVIEW INTO AN ARGUMENT 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 to support and build your scholarly argument.

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FACULTY Business Administration & Health Science

Holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences

Doctor Eggertsson obtained a Doctor

with a specialization in Global Health

of International Business (DIBA) from

from NSU and a Master of Health

NSU and specializes in international

Service Administration from FIU. Has

marketing and management issues.

13+ years of clinical research

He is also a member of the

experience supporting

International Academy of Business

pharmaceutical companies, leading

and Economics (IABE) and

pediatric trials, and improving

Editor-In-Chief for the Journal of

processes in large healthcare

International Management Studies.

MATT EGGERTSSON, D.I.B.A.

systems.

JUDY JEAN, DHSC

graduate business department chair

DOCTOR of health science program chair

meggertson@keiseruniversity.edu

jjean@keiseruniversity.edu

Dr. Djokic received his Doctorate of Dr. Shereka Browne is the Program

Statistics at the University of Belgrade,

Coordinator for the Master of

Serbia. He has been in academia since

Organizational Leadership Program.

1984. Beginning in Belgrade, Serbia,

She earned a DBA and an MS in

Dr. Djokic continued his

Organizational Leadership and

work at the University of Miami until

Graduate Certificate in Integrated

2009. Presently on the faculty at

Marketing Communication. Dr. Browne

Keiser University, he specializes in

has over 16 years of teaching

business research methods and

experience and is actively involved in

statistics.

research and projects in leadership.

SHEREKA BROWNE, D.B.A. master of organizational leadership program coordinator shbrowne@keiseruniversity.edu

BORIS DJOKIC, PHD. business Faculty

bdjokic@keiseruniversity.edu

FACULTY Business Administration & Health Science

Dr. Ritter is the Marketing Program Coordinator. He has over 27 years of management, business, healthcare,

Dr. Tucker teaches Global Economics in

and consulting experience. He

the DBA program and is the Dissertation

earned his Doctorate from NSU and

Chair for several students. He earned his

an MBA from Long Island University

MA in Economics from Georgetown

in New York. Dr. Ritter has over 10

University (1981) and his PhD in

years of experience in academics and

Economics from the University of

has been active in researching and

Arkansas (1987).

publishing.

DAVID TUCKER, PHD.

JEFF RITTER, D.B.A.

dtucker@keiseruniversity.edu

jritter@keiseruniversity.edu

business faculty

business faculty

Dr. Salas-Amaro earned a DBA and

Dr. Theo Owusu earned a doctorate in

MBA with a specialization in

Information Systems and

Management, a Graduate Certificate in

Communications from Robert Morris

Accounting and another in Taxation. He

University. He has 20 years of ICT

has over 10 years of higher education

experience and co-authored books on

teaching experience developing and

network systems and security. His

managing courses, and as a subject

research focuses on data analytics and

matter expertise to name a few. He has

cybersecurity.

also held senior level management positions for many companies.

ARMANDO SALAS-AMARO, D.B.A.

THEO OWUSU, D.I.S.

asamaro@keiseruniversity.edu

towusu@keiseruniversity.edu

business faculty

business Faculty

FACULTY Business Administration & Health Science

Dr. Francisco de Cossio earned his BA

Dr. Cholacu completed an MBA in

and MA in Economics. He has a Ph.D.

International Business and a Ph.D.

in Business with a concentration in

from Northcentral University. She is

Finance and International Business

interested in global business and the

from the University of South Carolina

international energy industry.

at Columbia, South Carolina. He

Dr. Cholacu is actively involved in

enjoyed working in the corporate

research and support of the field,

setting and held the position of Chief

both as a journal editor and in

Financial Officer. He has taught

publishing numerous

economics, finance, statistics, and

studies.

business management at various universities.

FRANCISCO DE COSSIO, PHD.

ANASTASIA CHOLACU, PHD.

fdecossio@keiseruniversity.edu

acholacu@keiseruniversity.edu

Business finance faculty

Business faculty

Dr. Kenny Roberts is a full-time

Dr. Tadesse completed his MA and

faculty for the Doctor of Business

Doctoral degree in Applied

Administration program. He

Mathematics from the University of

obtained a PhD from Walden

South Florida. He has been in

University. He specializes in finance

academia and the corporation since

and business. He is also a member of

2006. Dr. Tadesse taught

the Association for Financial

mathematics, Statistics, and

Professionals and the American

computer science at various

Finance Association.

universities and colleges.

KENNY ROBERTS, PHD.

TADESSE ZERIHUN, PHD.

kenny.roberts@keiseruniversity.edu

tzerihun@keiseruniversity.edu

business faculty

Business Faculty

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.

DR. SHON R. DENTON, DHA., MS., BSN., RN. GS FACULTY (HSM and hsc)

adenton@keiseruniversity.edu

FACULTY education leadership, curriculum, instructional design

Dr. Roth is a bilingual educator with

Dr. Fuda Daddio is a graduate

leadership roles as a K-12 teacher,

professor, advisor, dissertation chair,

principal, professor, and director. He

and IRB member. She holds degrees

holds degrees in History, Special

in Education and Instructional

Education, and Educational

Leadership. Her background includes

Leadership, with experience in Latin

K-12 teaching, literacy coaching, and

America and China.

consulting in literacy instruction.

JESSICA FUDA DADDIO, PHD.

STEVEN ROTH, ED.D.

jfudadaddio@keiseruniversity.edu

sroth@keiseruniversity.edu

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHAIR

education faculty

Dr. Gatewood holds B.A., M.S., and

Dr. Rosa is a professor in Master’s

Ph.D. degrees from the University of

and Ph.D. Education programs and

Nebraska. She has worked as a

serves as Graduate School

teacher, state director, and professor,

assessment chair. He holds an Ed.D.

and now serves as faculty and

from FIU, a Master’s from NYU, and a

advisor. She has published articles

Bachelor’s in Psychology from

and contributed to books and

Rutgers University.

journals.

MANUEL ROSA, ED.D.

KELLY L. GATEWOOD, PHD.

mrosa@keiseruniversity.edu

kgatewood@keiseruniversity.edu

EDUCATION FACULTY

EDUCATION Faculty

Dr. Keintz is a professor of Education

Dr. Thompson has worked in

at Keiser University with 15 years in

education since 1979, from K-12

academic and administrative roles.

roles as an instructional specialist,

He has extensive experience in the

literacy coach, and administrator to

coordination of faculty development

higher education professor. She

for Graduate School. He also spent

develops literacy resources for

22 years as a student affairs

parents and researches leadership in

administrator at five state

Title I schools with high EL

universities prior to Keiser

populations.

University.

BRIAN KEINTZ, PHD.

ANDREA THOMPSON, PHD.

bkeintz@keiseruniversity.edu

anthompson@keiseruniversity.edu

Education faculty

EDUCATION FACULTY

FACULTY Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology

Dr. Slifka holds a Ph.D. in Psychology

Dr. Esterling holds a Ph.D. in Clinical

with a focus on Behavioral

Psychology and an MBA in Business

Neuroscience. She is a

Management. His research in

neuropsychologist specializing in HIV

psychoneuroimmunology explores

and early life stress, using

how stress affects immune response

neuroimaging. Her NIH-funded

to infections. He now focuses on the

research is widely published, and she

link between business strategies and

is dedicated to teaching and

mental health outcomes.

mentoring graduate students.

LAURIE SLIFKA, PHD.

BRIAN ESTERLING, PHD.

lslifka@keiseruniversity.edu

besterling@keiseruniversity.edu

Graduate psychology department chair

psychology faculty

Dr. Kelly Schmitt completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University

Dr. Daniels received her Ph.D. in

of Massachusetts Amherst, with a

Psychology from Florida Atlantic

concentration in Quantitative

University. Her research interests

Methods. She completed a

include visual perception and

postdoctoral fellowship at the

attention. She has published research

University of Pennsylvania, focusing

in Spatial Vision and Visual

on children’s media policies. Her

Neuroscience and has presented her

research interests focus on the

work at conferences both nationally

intersection between cognitive

and internationally.

development, educational media, and technology.

LORI DANIELS, PHD.

KELLY SCHMITT, PHD.

ldaniels@keiseruniversity.edu

kschmitt@keiseruniversity.edu

psychology faculty

psychology Faculty

Dr. Jen Danilowski is an alum, having

Dr. Chasity Ratliff-Pierce holds a

completed both a master’s and PhD

Ph.D. in Applied Psychology with a

at Keiser University. With over 20

focus on Psychology and Law. She has

years of experience as a facilitator

served as faculty and epidemiologist.

and educator, her interests include

Her research centers on social

positive and adverse childhood

psychology and jury decision-making,

experiences (PACES), resilience,

with publications and conference

emotional intelligence, and

presentations.

neurodiversity.

CHASITY RATLIFF-PIERCE, PHD.

JEN DANILOWSKI, PHD.

chasity.ratliff@keiseruniversity.edu

jdanilowski@keiseruniversity.edu

psychology faculty

PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY

FACULTY Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology

Dr. Steven Whitaker holds M.S. and

Dr. Dan Kuchinka holds a Ph.D. in

Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and

Industrial and Organizational

Organizational Psychology. He has

Psychology. He has held executive

six years of research experience,

roles in a Fortune 50 company and

focusing on the intersection of

nonprofits, and has over 10 years in

technology and work, organizational

academia. He authored Servant

behavior, well-being, and statistical

Leadership 2.0, featuring a validated

methods.

assessment and training program.

DANIEL KUCHINKA, PHD.

STEVEN WHITAKER, PHD.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty

sswhitaker@keiseruniversity.edu

dkuchinka@keiseruniversity.edu

Dr. Mendelson has 18+ years of

Dr. Mireidy Fernandez, PsyD, is a

experience as an educator. He holds

professor of Industrial

degrees in Psychology and Industrial

Organizational Psychology with 28

and Organizational Psychology. His

years of experience in public policy,

interests focus on workplace

auditing, urban planning, and

performance, emotional intelligence,

education. She has worked in

and its impact on educational

government and with companies like

systems.

NBC, ABC, and Jacobs Engineering.

RICHARD MENDELSON, PHD.

MIREIDY FERNÁNDEZ, PSYD.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty

rmendelson@keiseruniversity.edu

mfernandez@keiseruniversity.edu

Dr. Harold “Jamie” Madigan is an I/O psychology Ph.D. with 25+ years of experience in consulting, teaching, and leadership. He is a professor at Keiser University and writes about psychology and games, authoring books on video games and Dungeons & Dragons.

JAMIE MADIGAN, PHD.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Faculty harold.madigan@keiseruniversity.edu

FACULTY criminal justice & criminology

Dr. Barbara Cooke earned a B.A. in

Dr. Turner holds a Ph.D. in Criminal

Psychology and Dramatic Arts from

Justice and a Doctor of Public

the University of California, Santa

Administration. With 12+ years of

Barbara. Dr. Cooke earned a MPhil in

experience, he has served in the U.S.

Criminological Research and PhD in

Navy as a military police officer and

Criminology at the University of

as an intelligence analyst for

Cambridge. Her research interests

Homeland Security/Customs and

include rehabilitation, treatment, and

Border Protection.

correctional programming.

FREDERICK TURNER, PHD.

BARBARA COOKE, PHD.

fturner@keiseruniversity.edu

bcooke@keiseruniversity.edu

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CHAIR

criminal justice faculty

Dr. Toth holds a M.S. degree in Gregory M. Vecchi, Ph.D., retired

Criminal Justice from the University

from the FBI in February 2014 after

of Cincinnati and a Ph.D. degree in

29 years of combined service in the

Criminology from the University of

military and as a federal agent. Dr.

South Florida. He served in the U.S.

Vecchi was formerly the Chief of the

Army as a Military Police

FBI’s legendary Behavioral Science

Investigator, an Orlando Police

Unit and a career hostage negotiator.

Officer, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Special Agent.

GREG VECCHI, PHD.

ALEXANDER TOTH, PHD.

gvecchi@keiseruniversity.edu

atoth@keiseruniversity.edu

criminal justice faculty

criminal justice faculty

Dr. Ocean holds a B.S., M.S. in Criminal Justice, and a Ph.D. in Public Dr. Emily Restivo received her Ph.D.

Safety with a specialization in

in Criminology from the Florida State

Criminal Justice. Dr. Ocean’s early

University in 2011. She has taught

career includes roles as a

more than 20 courses in Criminology

Commission Investigator for the

and Criminal Justice and has

Florida Parole Commission and

published work in Justice Quarterly,

Special Investigator for the National

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Crime

Background Investigations Bureau,

and Delinquency, and Youth Violence

where she handled death row and

and Juvenile Justice.

high-stakes cases relating to public trust, security clearance, and criminal justice policies.

EMILY RESTIVO, PHD.

LERIS OCEAN, PHD.

emily.restivo@keiseruniversity.edu

locean@keiseruniversity.edu

CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY

criminal justice FACULTY

FACULTY NURSING PRACTICE

Dr. MaryJane Mindlin serves as the DNP/MSN Program Director 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.

MARYJANE MINDLIN, PHD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAIS. MSN/DNP Program Director

mary.mindlin@keiseruniversity.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.

ED BRIGGS, MS, DNP, APRN

Graduate Nursing Faculty MSN and DNP ebriggs@keiseruniversity.edu

FACULTY LATIN DIVISION

Embajador Otto F. von Feigenblatt, B.S.S. (APU, Japón), MA (CU, Tailandia), Ed. D. y Ph.D. (NSU,

El Dr. Calderón posee experiencias

Florida), GradCert y ALM

educativas en Chile, EE. UU. Y

(Universidad de Harvard,

Francia; así como una equilibrada

Massachusetts), y Postdoctorado

carrera en entornos empresariales y

(USJ, Costa Rica). Índice H: 27. Es

académicos. Se unió a la Universidad

embajador ante las Naciones Unidas

Keiser en el 2008 y fue nombrado

y asesor de asuntos educativos del

profesor titular en 2009.

Parlamento Andino. Director de los

Actualmente es el director de los

programas de postgrado de

Programas Graduados de Negocios y

Educación de la División Latina.

Ciencas de la Salud (División Latina).

OTTO F. VON FEIGENBLATT, ED.D, PHD.

DR. REGINALD ‘DENNIS’ CALDERÓN

Director de Posgrados en Educación

Director de Posgrados de Negocios y Ciencias de la Salud

ofeigenblatt@keiseruniversity.edu

dcalderon@keiseruniversity.edu

El Dr. Pérez es experto en educación y psicología. Posee bachillerato y

Dr. José A Flecha es natural de

maestría de la Universidad de Puerto

Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. El mismo

Rico y un doctorado de la

mantiene 19 años de experiencia en

Universidad Albizu. Es el director de

la industria financiera, y otros 15

los programas de posgrado de

años de experiencia docente. Es un

psicología de la división latina de

investigador apasionado con más de

Keiser University y de Creciendo

20 publicaciones académicas en

Juntos 360 centro dedicado a niños y

revistas de primer nivel.

adolescentes. Obtuvo también un posgrado en neuropsicología escolar.

JOSÉ A. FLECHA, D.B.A

ÁNGEL PÉREZ SANTANA, MPSY, PHD., ABSNP

jflecha@keiseruniversity.edu

angel.perezsantana@keiseruniversity.edu

Profesor de Administración y Gerencia

Director de Posgrados de Psicología

Profesora de Estadística y Metodología de la Investigación. En 2006 se incorporó a Keiser University, y en 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.

LYDIA MARQUÉS, PHD.

Profesora de Metodología de Investigación lmarques@keiseruniversity.edu

FACULTY LATIN DIVISION

El Dr. Meléndez ha brindado catedra

Desde Coamo, Puerto Rico. El Dr.

educativas en Puerto Rico y EE. UU;

Santiago tiene un bachillerato en

así como una amplia carrera en

Teatro y Educación de la UPR, una

entornos empresariales y

maestría en Educación Teatral y un

académicos. Se unió a la

doctorado en Currículo de la UAGM.

Universidad Keiser en el 2016 y fue

Ha trabajado como profesor de

nombrado profesor titular ese mismo

teatro para el DEPR. Junto al Dr.

año.

Meléndez, creó un libro titulado

Actualmente es director de

“Algunas profesiones en las que

disertaciones y profesor a tiempo

puedes trabajar”.

completo en gerencia (División Latina).

CARLOS SANTIAGO, ED.D.

EDWIN MELÉNDEZ-DELGADO, D.B.A.

csantiago@keiseruniversity.edu

edmelendez@keiseruniversity.edu

Profesor de Liderazgo en la Educación

Profesor de Administración y Gerencia

El Dr. Silva posee experiencias

La Dra. Bravo-Saavedra es psicóloga

educativas en Venezuela y EE. UU.,

escolar con doctorado y certificación

así como una extensa carrera

en neuropsicología. Tiene 13+ años

profesional tanto en entornos

de experiencia docente en niveles

empresariales como de gobierno. En

universitarios, ha participado en

2011 se unió a Keiser University,

comités de disertación y fue

como profesor de los Programas

presidenta de la APEP en 2021.

de Posgrado en Negocios (División

También ejerce en práctica privada.

Latina).

ALBERTO SILVA, PHD.

DRA. MARÍA I. BRAVO-SAAVEDRA, PHD.

Profesorasilva@keiseruniversity.edu de Administración y Gerencia

Profesora del Programa Graduado de Psicología General maria.bravosaavedra@keiseruniversity.edu

La profesora Monrouzeau es puertorriqueña y experta en Recursos

Dr. Armando J. Poleo es originario de

Humanos y Desarrollo Organizacional,

Caracas, Vzla. Naturalizado en USA

con una sólida trayectoria como

desde hace 37 años. Especializado en

consultora de negocios y conferenciante.

Project Mgmt. & Operation Mgmt.;

Por más de 18 años ha sido profesora de

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP);

gerencia y liderazgo. Desde 2010 forma

Technology Innovation &

parte de Keiser University, donde dirige

Instructional Technology. Tiene 20

el Centro de Ayuda a la Escritura. En la

años de ejercicio docente en

última década ha editado más de 100

High-Edu y 40+ años en

disertaciones doctorales en español e

Corp. América como Sr. Manager y Sr.

inglés. Está certificada por HRCI y

Consultant.

SHRM, y como Coach de carrera, ejecutivos, organizaciones.

DR. ARMANDO J. POLEO, D.BA., PHD.

DRA. JUDITH MONROUZEAU, PHDC, MS, SPHR, CSP.

apoleo@keiseruniversity.edu

jmonrouzeau@keiseruniversity.edu

Profesor de Administración y Gerencia

Directora del centro de escritura de la división latina

FACULTY LATIN DIVISION

El Dr. Cristian R. Marrero Díaz posee un doctorado en Psicología Industrial El Dr. Rafael Caycho, originario de

Organizacional de la Pontificia

Lima, es especialista en servicios de

Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico.

salud con maestría y doctorado.

Además, cuenta con un máster en

Tiene experiencia clínica y

Innovación y Mercadeo Turístico de

administrativa, y participa en

la UCAM, en España. Ha dedicado su

investigación y diseño curricular. Su

carrera profesional a la psicología

enfoque es la desigualdad en acceso y

industrial organizacional y a la

calidad de salud en minorías.

docencia universitaria durante más de 15 años, tanto en Puerto Rico como en Estados Unidos.

RAFAEL CAYCHO, PHD., MHA.

DR. CRISTIAN MARRERO DÍAZ, PHD.

Profesor del Programa Graduado de Psicología General

Profesor en los programas de pregrado y posgrado en Ciencias de la Salud y Administración de Servicios de Salud

cristian.marrerodiaz@keiseruniversity.edu

rcaycho@keiseruniversity.edu

La Dra. Doris Morales Rodríguez posee

La Dra. García es profesora e

un doctorado en Desarrollo

investigadora en Psicología a nivel de

Empresarial y una maestría en

posgrado. Se especializa en

Relaciones Laborales. Actualmente

metodología, aprendizaje y teoría

cursa un doctorado en IA. Es autora de

avanzada. Tiene experiencia en diseño

un libro y múltiples artículos, y se

curricular, evaluación e integración

desempeña como profesora, asesora y

tecnológica. Investiga flexibilidad

directora de tesis en Negocios

cognitiva y salud mental, y es miembro

Internacionales.

de APA y Psi Chi.

DORIS MORALES RODRÍGUEZ, PHD.

ALEXANDRA M. GARCÍA, PHD.

dmrodriguez@keiseruniversity.edu

alexandramgarcia@keiseruniversity.edu

Profesora de Negocios Internacionales

profesora de psicología

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