七色视频 College of Doctoral Studies鈥 Research Centers provide comprehensive research services to business community
By Sharla Hooper
Three centers leverage experts and practitioners across industries to advance organizational research, understanding, and opportunities
听Research Centers, housed within the University鈥檚 College of Doctoral Studies, provide practical, problem-solving-focused seeking to better understand workplace challenges, needs and trends in the areas of leadership, workplace inclusion and diversity, and technology. Services include bespoke research, professional development and industry whitepapers.
鈥溒呱悠 is focused on helping our working adult students and employer alliances find career pathways and solutions that fit into their lives and workplaces,鈥 states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer. 鈥淥ur Research Center model provides a framework that understands the business community and is well-positioned to inform and advance organizational research, understanding, and workforce opportunities.鈥
The Research Centers are led by professional researchers and industry experts with long-standing careers in both academia and industries. In addition, each Center has an affiliate base of researchers conducting studies and serving on various goal-specific projects.
鈥淭he mission of our Research Centers is to lead, integrate, and deliver multidisciplinary, rigorous research and development solutions in the core areas of leadership, workplace inclusion and diversity, and technology,鈥 states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies at 七色视频. 鈥淲e have a rich tapestry of talent, of leaders and practitioners who are uniquely prepared to help companies better understand environmental forces at work, as well as their own workplace issues, that may be impacting desired outcomes.鈥澨 听听
The Research Centers are Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR), chaired by Rodney Luster, Ph.D., LPC; Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR), chaired by Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D.; and Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR), chaired by Kimberly Underwood, Ph.D., MBA. The College of Doctoral Studies also houses the Career Institute庐, chaired by Woods. As a university Research Center, the Career Institute庐 is focused on better understanding careers and workforce issues and fields the annual Career Optimism Index庐. CWDIR and the Institute also work together with external partners such as Jobs for the Future (JFF) to address workforce challenges and opportunities.
Underwood and CWDIR recently completed a whitepaper project with the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AzHCC) examining opportunities for workplace inclusion.
鈥淚 am grateful for the thorough work of Dr. Kimberly Underwood, as our subject matter expert and co-author of our recent white paper, for working with our team to take these words 鈥 diversity and inclusion 鈥 and give them actionable meaning in the context of organizational culture,鈥 states Monica Villalobos, President & CEO, AzHCC. 鈥淲e look forward to additional opportunities to work collaboratively with the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research on future projects.鈥
Luster has served frequently as an expert speaker, and in 2021 led a virtual presentation for school district employees, providing insights on generational differences in the workforce as well as how leaders can most effectively deal with the potentials for positive integration, better communication, and understanding while managing to the strengths of each generation.
鈥淒r. Rodney Luster鈥檚 presentation on 鈥淕enerations in the Workplace鈥 provided a valuable perception on generation gaps,鈥 states Jose Villasenor, strategist with Irving Independent School District. 鈥淗e explained how groups of people born at distinctly different times experienced key historical events that influenced a distinctly different outlook and work ethic. Dr. Luster鈥檚 even-tempered delivery kept us interested and encouraged participation.鈥
Kebritchi is the founder and chair of CEITR, where she supervises more than 300 faculty members, alumni, and students to conduct research in the field of education. She recently led a project supporting the University鈥檚 College of Education to help upskill faculty in their assessment technology use.
鈥淒r. Kebritchi and other Center chairs working with her provided the College of Education with their expertise,鈥 shares Jonathan Lewis, assistant dean of operations and faculty, College of Education at 七色视频. 鈥淭ogether, they created a comprehensive and modular training product that brought clarity and competency to our participating faculty.鈥
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About the College of Doctoral Studies
七色视频鈥檚 College of Doctoral Studies focuses on today鈥檚 challenging business and organizational needs, from addressing critical social issues to developing solutions to accelerate community building and industry growth. The College鈥檚 research program puts students in the center of an effective ecosystem of 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 七色视频
七色视频 is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, and Career Services for Life庐 help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit鈥phoenix.edu.听
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