The Fall 2024 issue explores capacity of transformative research in artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, business and employee wellness

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released the Fall 2024 edition of its Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical. The periodical highlights the commitment of University of Phoenix faculty, students and alumni to leading research through evidence-based practice. The Fall 2024 Phoenix Scholar issue highlights the capacity of research to inspire positive change, showcasing discoveries and social interventions.

“Implementing transformative strategies offers opportunities to support and retain students and faculty in higher education, cultivate student career readiness, and enhance online education,” shares Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies, and editor-at-large of Phoenix Scholar. “This edition highlights the capacity of research to inspire positive change, with our authors showcasing their discoveries and social interventions.”

The Phoenix Scholar serves as the scholarly platform for communicating the results and outcomes of the University of Phoenix research endeavors, and their relationship to the broader scope of learning and scholarship. The periodical has been assigned an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) by the U.S. ISSN Center at the Library of Congress. The assignment for Phoenix Scholar is online format ISSN 2771-6503 and print format ISSN 2771-6422.

Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., chair, Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR), served as associate editor of the edition. With key themes of transformative research in Artificial Intelligence and education, healthcare, business, and employee wellness, articles featured in this edition of the Phoenix Scholar include:

• “Bringing Artificial Intelligence into the Doctoral Courses: Insights from a Pilot Study with Google Gemini,” co-authored by Kebritchi;
• “Retaining Non-Traditional Online Students: Bridging the Gap between Transformative Research and Real World Practice”;
• “Identifying and Activating Student AI Skills”;
• “Transformative Inquiry”;
• “Supporting Workers, Women, and Wellness in the Post-Pandemic Workplace”;
• “Transforming Online Learning Environments Through Evidence-Based Practices: From Insight to Action”; and
• “Use of Generative AI in Maximizing Engagement in Online Higher Education.”

The College of Doctoral Studies research centers contribute to the publication: CEITR, Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR), Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR), and the University of Phoenix Career Institute®. As longtime leaders in online education, the University utilizes research to develop solutions in the core areas of leadership, workplace diversity and instructional technology to enhance student outcomes, improve communities and to help students, faculty and alumni grow in their career aspirations.

Read the current issue of Phoenix Scholar™ here.

Learn more about the Phoenix Scholar™ publication here.

About the College of Doctoral Studies

University of Phoenix’s College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today’s challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College’s research program is built around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model which puts students in the center of the Doctoral Education Ecosystem® with experts, resources and tools to help prepare them to be a leader in their organization, industry and community. Through this program, students and researchers work with organizations to conduct research that can be applied in the workplace in real time.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

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