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Business Wire
16-07-2025
- General
- Business Wire
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Rural Schooling Characteristics
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, 'The G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce™ Report and Probing the Unique Characteristics of Rural Schooling: A Narrative Inquiry,' by James Lane, Ed.D., senior research fellow with the University's Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR). In the paper, the author analyzes G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce™ report findings to contextual a narrative study of significant experiences and insights of current and retired educators who teach or have taught within small rural distant schools, in order to better understand characteristics that make these schools unique fabrics within the American educational tapestry. 'The narrative inquiry revealed shared characteristics in rural areas even though the participants were geographically disparate,' Lane shares. 'The findings may provide value to those leading rural schools as well as those who train and prepare rural educators, and who shape public policies impacting those communities.' Applying an analytical mode of narrative inquiry, Lane delves into experiences of rural educators and identifies similar characteristics including care, community and family, as well as limited college and career preparation, with contributors of geographic isolation and poverty. The author offers context for the narrative inquiry through related data findings from the G.R.O.W. report, which revealed distinctions between rural and urban workforce, their demographic makeup, and their career perspectives. Lane is a faculty member in the College of Doctoral Studies ACCESS program, facilitating doctoral courses and serving dissertation committees as panel validator, and has worked with University of Phoenix since 2006 in various roles. He served as a public school educator for 37 years as an English teacher, district language arts supervisor, and middle school assistant principal and principal. Lane earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership at University of South Florida, where he also completed a master's in Educational Leadership, a master of arts in English, and a bachelor's degree in English-Mass Communications Education. The full white paper is available on the University of Phoenix Career Institute® webpage or as a direct link here. 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 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.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Workforce Resilience
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, 'Designing Workforce Resilience: A Systems Thinking Blueprint for Closing the Skills Gap and Preventing Burnout,' by Jeffery Rhymes, DM, MBA, and fellow with the University's Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement, and Belonging (CO-WEB). In the paper, Rhymes presents a systems thinking approach and blueprint for creating adaptive, employee-centered strategies for countering burnout and widening skills gaps, contextualized within findings from 2025 Career Optimism Index® study. 'Talent challenges such as burnout, disengagement, and skills shortages arise from workplace system breakdowns rather than isolated policy gaps,' Rhymes shares. 'To achieve true resilience, organizations must redesign how talent flows throughout the employee lifecycle. Adopting a systems thinking mindset can help leaders build the structural strength their workforce needs to thrive.' Data from the 2025 Career Optimism Index highlights a systemic misalignment between employees and employers: 43% of workers lack access to skill development, 60% of employers prioritize external hiring, and 51% of employees experience burnout. The white paper explores this misalignment, its contributions to talent stagnation and burnout, and the opportunities for leadership action. The white paper further describes five critical actions grounded in systems thinking that company leaders can take: auditing human capital systems, establishing feedback loops, focusing on internal talent mobility, aligning metrics with strategy, and implementing training that emphasizes leading adaptively. Rhymes serves as doctoral faculty at the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies. As an organization and technology operational readiness leader with over 20 years of consulting experience, he specializes in enhancing employee experiences, leading high-performing teams, driving strategic talent management initiatives and making complex concepts accessible through clear and engaging communication. Rhymes earned his Doctorate in Management and MBA from University of Phoenix, and a bachelor's in computer science from Southern University and A&M College. The full white paper is available on the University of Phoenix Career Institute® webpage or as a direct link here. 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 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.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Celebrates Dissertation Article Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Dissertation to Publication Workshop support ushers multiple doctoral graduates into author status with articles in peer-reviewed journals PHOENIX, June 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies celebrates the success of doctoral students and graduates being published as a result of participating in the popular Dissertation to Publication workshop series, led by Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., chair, Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR). Between April 2024 and April 2025, a total of 16 authors reported publishing 11 articles based on their doctoral dissertations at University of Phoenix. Overall, 194 authors have reported publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals with the support of the Dissertation to Publication workshop. "We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of 194 University of Phoenix authors who published their articles in peer-reviewed journals," states Kebritchi. "With years of research and dedication informing a scholar's dissertation development, achieving publication ensures the longevity of their work and knowledge contribution to communities of practice." The Dissertation to Publication Workshop is a four-month web-based workshop that teaches the art of developing a publishable manuscript based on a dissertation and supports the participants in submitting their manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals. The workshop focuses on the process and the finished product – a publishable manuscript. The Dissertation to Publication Workshop is offered in winter and fall semesters. Participants can register in January and August through the College of Doctoral Studies. Publications reported in April 2024 to April 2025 as a result of the Workshop participation include: Bond, M. C. (2024), A quantitative analysis of cosmeceuticals: business service quality and client satisfaction. Management Matters, 21(1). 54-77. Johnson, M. M. (2024). Guidelines for non-profit organization governance in cyber resilience. Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, 8(2). Kitchingham, C., Sienrukos, J., Reynolds, V.L. (2025). The importance of restorative leadership practices in organizations: A Delphi study. Journal of Behavioral Studies in Business, 15, 1-20. Gonzales, R., Rice, D., & Bosch, S. A. (2024). Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps policies regarding professional development. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy, and Development, 13(8). LaFontaine, A. (2024). One element of the emergency department nurse burnout epidemic – who can help? Based on a qualitative exploratory case study. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 1–13. Sternberg, J. (2024). Development of nurses' critical thinking skills: Implications for clinical practice. Management in Healthcare, 9(2), 159-172. Toombs, J. (2024). Pandemic business continuity planning. Journal of Behavioral Studies in Business, 14. Authors are counted per publication. Some articles were co-authored by University of Phoenix doctoral graduates and their dissertation committees. The accumulated list only includes the publications that were reported by the authors and there may be additional publications developed at the workshop that were not shared by the authors. A complete list of published articles based on doctoral dissertations completed at University of Phoenix is available 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 View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT: Sharla HooperUniversity of
