Leadership studies

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Special Edition of Phoenix Scholar™ academic periodical

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a special edition of its quarterly Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a special edition of its quarterly Phoenix Scholar™ academic research periodical.
  • The periodical, launched in 2017, highlights the commitment of University of Phoenix faculty, students and alumni to leading research through evidence-based practice.
  • The special edition focuses on the increasing demand for online education and explores some of the current issues and approaches related to teaching, learning, curricula, and skill development for adult learners in online higher education.
  • “The past three years have transformed the way we deliver education,” shares Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Launches New Research Hub

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Friday, March 31, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Research and Scholarship Enterprise is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed Research Hub , featuring scholarly work from a community of researchers.

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Research and Scholarship Enterprise is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed Research Hub , featuring scholarly work from a community of researchers.
  • As part of the broader learning culture, the Research Hub provides doctoral student support resources and showcases scholarly articles and research news focused on providing value-driven, real-world solutions.
  • “The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Research and Scholarship Enterprise is dedicated to producing work that is timely, robust and impactful,” shares Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies.
  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies researchers and faculty produce white papers and articles with insights from The Career Optimism Index® each year.

Aspirion Names Amy Amick as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspirion, a technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management ("RCM") provider for complex claims and revenue integrity, announced today that it has named Amy Amick as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 17.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspirion, a technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management ("RCM") provider for complex claims and revenue integrity, announced today that it has named Amy Amick as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 17.
  • Most recently, Amick was President and Chief Executive Officer of SPH Analytics, which during her tenure achieved substantial top and bottom-line growth, leading to its acquisition by Press Ganey in 2021.
  • Since inception, Aspirion has done a remarkable job of recovering billions in revenue for its clients and establishing trusted, value-based relationships," said Amick.
  • "On behalf of everyone at Aspirion, we welcome Amy to the team and offer our thanks to interim-CEO, Linden Operating Partner, and board member Miki Kapoor."

ACU, Texas Education Service Center Region 13 partner to address teacher shortage

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abilene Christian University is partnering with the Texas Education Service Center Region 13 to offer a unique set of fully-online degree programs and professional development pathways to both aspiring educators and working teaching professionals in Central Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abilene Christian University is partnering with the Texas Education Service Center Region 13 to offer a unique set of fully-online degree programs and professional development pathways to both aspiring educators and working teaching professionals in Central Texas.
  • "ACU Online and ESC Region 13 are determined to offer practical and effective solutions to today's teacher shortage.
  • Through our collaboration, we collectively aim to serve and build the next wave of educators grounded in excellence and vocational mission," said Rich Elsasser, executive director and chief executive officer of Region 13 Education Service Center.
  • Focused on addressing the teacher shortage in Central Texas, the New Teacher Pathway helps preselected individuals make a career change to become newly certified and licensed teachers within ESC Region 13 ISDs.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Whitepaper on Reskilling and Upskilling to Empower Employee Potential

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) exploring how the wide variety of learning experiences can contribute to employee skills development and acquisition even outside of traditional degree seeking pathways, titled “Reskilling or upskilling?

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the release of a whitepaper by Erik Bean, Ed.D., associate research chair with the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) exploring how the wide variety of learning experiences can contribute to employee skills development and acquisition even outside of traditional degree seeking pathways, titled “Reskilling or upskilling?
  • What employers need to know about empowering long-term employee potentials.”
    “When an organization experiences a gap by age or one due to the never-ending digitalization of our world, think upskill or reskill and invest in employees not only for their sake, but a win/win for the sake of your customers, products, and services,” Bean states.
  • “Each employee can ultimately benefit from the infusion of learning that makes curiosity front and center and fuels stimulating and new ways to grow with purpose and conviction.”
    Bean holds a doctorate in education from the University of Phoenix, with research interests in bias, cultural competence, immediacy, leadership, and mental health.
  • He is the section editor of Leadership Perspectives in The Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication by Wiley® that is sponsored by the University of Phoenix.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Faculty Publish Study on Success of Nontraditional Students in Online Doctoral Programs

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Friday, March 17, 2023

“Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults seeking a practitioner experience in their doctoral studies,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., vice provost of College of Doctoral Studies.

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  • “Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults seeking a practitioner experience in their doctoral studies,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., vice provost of College of Doctoral Studies.
  • “The study findings help demonstrate the success of our student experience and serve as a model for online doctoral programs.”
    Purposefully sampling to recruit 136 doctoral alumni, faculty and administrators of the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies, the researchers conducted a mixed method study exploring the nature of student success and contributing factors to improving student success for nontraditional students in an online doctoral program.
  • McCaslin is University Research Methodologist in the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLSOR) at the College of Doctoral Studies.
  • He earned his doctorate with Sofia University and completed his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with Capella University.

Kerri Sarette Named Vice President of Operations at Bellwether Community Credit Union

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Monday, March 13, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kerri Sarette as Vice President of Operations, a newly created role for the credit union.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kerri Sarette as Vice President of Operations, a newly created role for the credit union.
  • Previously Assistant Vice President of Operations, Sarette has led the department through significant growth, increased volume in workload and expanded staff.
  • "Kerri has tremendous experience in retail and back-office operations for the credit union," said Chief Operating Officer Jeff Benson.
  • Sarette has a seasoned career at Bellwether Community Credit Union starting as a Branch Manager in 2014, then being promoted to AVP of Retail Services in 2018 before moving to the Operations Department.

University of Phoenix Releases New Issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies

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Friday, February 24, 2023

University of Phoenix has released the latest issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies (JLS), Fall 2022, featuring a symposium on socially just leadership and culturally relevant leadership learning and concluding with a Leadership Perspectives article, “Virtual Leadership: CEOs and C-Level Executives of Healthcare Organizations in the U.S. Reimagine New Roles as Virtual Leaders,” co-authored by Debra Sandberg, Ed.D, NHA, Carla Pennington, DM, and Michael Adrian Lindquist, Ed.D.

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  • University of Phoenix has released the latest issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies (JLS), Fall 2022, featuring a symposium on socially just leadership and culturally relevant leadership learning and concluding with a Leadership Perspectives article, “Virtual Leadership: CEOs and C-Level Executives of Healthcare Organizations in the U.S. Reimagine New Roles as Virtual Leaders,” co-authored by Debra Sandberg, Ed.D, NHA, Carla Pennington, DM, and Michael Adrian Lindquist, Ed.D.
  • Sandberg is a University of Phoenix faculty member in the Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research (CLOSR) and in the College of Health Professions Master of Health Administration program.
  • Pennington is alum of the College of Doctoral Studies.
  • “The JLS provides invaluable insights on the evolution of theory and practice of leadership,” states Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., P.E., Editor-in-Chief of the JLS, and vice provost, College of Doctoral Studies at University of Phoenix.

Teach Access Hires Director of Education as Next Step in Continued Expansion

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Méndez-Fernández brings 18 years of experience in higher education and is currently completing a doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.

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  • Méndez-Fernández brings 18 years of experience in higher education and is currently completing a doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.
  • "I am beyond thrilled for Rolando to join the Teach Access team," said the executive director, Kate Sonka.
  • "I've long admired his work across the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico system to support faculty development, specifically in online education and inclusive learning.
  • To learn more about Teach Access, visit www.teachaccess.org .

Genesis Electronics Group Announces the Appointment of Kevin Damoa as New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Salt Lake City, UT – February 13, 2023 – Genesis Electronics Group, Inc. (GEGI), the maker of the autonomous road-to-rail patent-pending shipping technology Glīd, today announced that It has appointed Kevin Damoa as the New Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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  • Salt Lake City, UT – February 13, 2023 – Genesis Electronics Group, Inc. (GEGI), the maker of the autonomous road-to-rail patent-pending shipping technology Glīd, today announced that It has appointed Kevin Damoa as the New Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Damoa is skilled in Operations Management, Program/Project Management, Compliance Engineering, Logistics Operations, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, and Mechanical/Structural Design.
  • Mr. Jones commented, “It is not every day that a young Company like Genesis Electronics Group can hire someone as experienced and valuable as Kevin.
  • Genesis Electronics Group plans on building and operating each Glīder with a new Glīder-as-a-Service or “G-a-a-S” model.