A selection of conference presentations, lecture and symposia from faculty members of Benerd College at University of the Pacific.

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Presentations from 2014

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Culture and mission alignment in community colleges: An organizational analysis., E. Gerome Stephens and Rod P. Githens

Absent Voices: The Intersections of Academic Success and Students with Physical Disabilities, A Qualitative Case-Study, Tenisha L. Tevis and Jacalyn Griffen

Organizational Learning in Smal Business, Devon Twyford and Rod P. Githens

Presentations from 2013

Assessment of active learning modules: An update of research findings, Ashland O. Brown, Richard H. Crawford, David D. Jensen, Joseph J. Rencis, Jiancheng Liu, Kyle A. Watson, Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Rachelle K. Hackett, Paul H. Schimpf, Chuan-Chiang Chen, Ismail I. Orabi, Firas Akasheh, John J. Wood, Brock U. Dunlap, and Ella R. Sargent

Delivering Political Science Online: How to Create an Effective Online Learning Environment, Patricia J. Campbell

Community-Oriented Policing from the Officer’s Perspective, Jennifer Gerlomes

Associations between teacher-student relationship quality and academic achievement by ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status, Khushwinder Kaur Gill, Rachelle K. Hackett, Lynn G. Beck, and Craig R. Seal

Student perceptions of teacher-student relationship quality predict student misbehavior, Khushwinder Kaur Gill, Rachelle K. Hackett, Linda L. Webster, Lynn G. Beck, and C. R. Seal

Análisis organizacional para el mejoramiento de resultados/Analyzing needs to enhance performance, Rod P. Githens

Análisis organizacional para el mejoramiento de resultados/Analyzing needs to enhance performance, Rod P. Githens

A radically different approach to “change management.”, Rod P. Githens

Discovering organizational strengths to create a new destiny, Rod P. Githens

Appreciative inquiry as a foundational approach to HRD?, Rod P. Githens and Christine A. Wiggins-Romesburg

Plight of homeless youth, Ronald E. Hallett

Understanding how to serve youth and families living doubled-up, Ronald E. Hallett

Undocumented students in higher education, Ronald E. Hallett

Cognitive development and the attainment of critical thinking skills in pre-licensure nursing students, Karen Ippolito, Linda L. Webster, and Rachelle K. Hackett

Making Abraham a Missionary: Christian Readings of Genesis 12:1-3, Joel N. Lohr

Jewish-Christian Dialogue and Sacred Texts, Joel N. Lohr, Gary A. Anderson, Leora F. Batnitzky, Richard J. Clifford, Leonard J. Greenspoon, Joel S. Kaminsky, Kevin J. Madigan, and Kathryn Schifferdecker

Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures: What Is Biblical Theology? A Response, Julia O'Brien, Andrea Weiss, Georg Fischer, Mignon Jacobs, Marvin A. Sweeney, and Joel N. Lohr

Fraction Camp participation effects on self-efficacy beliefs & algebra one enrollment, S. Turner, Rachelle K. Hackett, and D. Parker

Presentations from 2012

Improving student learning using finite element learning modules: An update in research findings, Ashland O. Brown, Daniel D. Jensen, Joseph J. Rencis, Kristin L. Wood, Kyle A. Watson, Chuan-Chiang Chen, Vladimir A. Labay, Ismail I. Orabi, Firas Akasheh, John J. Wood, Rachelle K. Hackett, Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Jiancheng Liu, Paul H. Schimpf, Alexis Pham, Krystian Zimowski, and Kristin Taylor

Intersecting identities in college admission, D. Chase and Ronald E. Hallett

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Exploring franchise boards: A stakeholder typology., Denise M. Cumberland and Rod P. Githens

Desarrollo organizacional innovador para generar resultados extraordinarios/, Rod P. Githens

Desarrollo organizacional innovador para generar resultados extraordinarios/, Rod P. Githens

Desarrollo organizacional innovador para generar resultados extraordinarios/Innovative organization development to achieve extraordinary results, Rod P. Githens

Desarrollo organizacional innovador para generar resultados extraordinarios/Innovative organization development to achieve extraordinary results, Rod P. Githens

Desarrollo organizacional innovador para generar resultados extraordinarios/Innovative organization development to achieve extraordinary results, Rod P. Githens

Whoa, what just happened?! The connection between diversity and incivility, Rod P. Githens

Innovations in learning: Fostering leadership, learning, and performance, Rod P. Githens, Meera Alagaraja, Mathew J. Bergman, and Ann M. Herd

Opportunities for developing your workforce, Rod P. Githens and Sherry Duffy

The effects on student mathematics achievement of academy versus institute models of teacher professional development, Rachelle K. Hackett, Lynne A. Bercaw, Matthew Ciancetta, Jorgen Berglund, Giovanna Stephens, and Sharon H. Ross

Context matters: The experience of specific student groups, Ronald E. Hallett

Creating funding portfolios and financial aid opportunities for undocumented students, Ronald E. Hallett

Understanding diversity: Homeless youth and educational practice, Ronald E. Hallett

Power relations during online research: Ethnography as feminist methodology, Ronald E. Hallett and Kristen Barber

The role of community cultural wealth for undocumented community college students, Ronald E. Hallett and Charlie Moynahan

Did Jesus have a Wife? Introductory Remarks, Joel N. Lohr, Anthony Le Donner, George Randels, and Caroline T. Schroeder

Effects of Father-child Relationships for Secure versus Insecure Children, Justin A. Low, M. Jensen, Linda Webster, and C. Siller

How Well Do the ASVAB and AFQT Measure and Broad Abilities?, Justin A. Low, T. Z. Keith, and A. L. Fisher

Invariance of the ASVAB аcross Race/Ethnicity and Sex, Justin A. Low, T. Z. Keith, and A. L. Fisher

Paying homage: Identity classification and motivational attributes of Latino youth, Charlie Moynahan and Ronald E. Hallett

A speed dating innovative session: Tips and techniques for scholarly writing, Thomas G. Reio, Tonnette S. Rocco, L. Hite, and Rod P. Githens

A speed dating innovative session: Tips and techniques for scholarly writing, Thomas G. Reio, Tonnette S. Rocco, L. Hite, and Rod P. Githens

Keeping equity in the foreground in turbulent political and economic times, Linda E. Skrla

Finite element analysis learning modules for an undergraduate heat transfer course: Implementation and assessment, Kyle A. Watson, Ashland O. Brown, Rachelle K. Hackett, and Alexis Pham

Presentations from 2011

Researching to Learn, Learning to Research: Teaching, Learning, and Online Research, Patricia J. Campbell

Assessing how new products go to market., Denise M. Cumberland and Rod P. Githens

Discovering our strengths to create our destiny, Rod P. Githens

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Diversity and incivility: Toward an action-oriented approach, Rod P. Githens

Fostering humane, accessible, and diverse workplaces through HRD, Rod P. Githens

Blocking intersections: Constrained identity development of undocumented college students, Ronald E. Hallett

Crossing invisible imaginary lines: Gaining access and building relationships with undocumented college students, Ronald E. Hallett

Dangers of member checking, Ronald E. Hallett

“Friending” a participant: Qualitative data collection and social network sites, Ronald E. Hallett and Kristen Barber

Deuteronomy, Election, and Christian Interpretation, Joel N. Lohr

Gentiles and Judgment in Matthew’s Gospel: Rereading the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46), Joel N. Lohr

Making Sense in Graduate Writing, Joel N. Lohr

Matthew Levering, David Novak, and Jewish Christian Dialogue, Joel N. Lohr

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LGBT issues in the HRD and adult education literature: Past research and future needs, Steven W. Schmidt, Rod P. Githens, Tonette Rocco, and Martin Kormanik

Grappling with issues of quality and impact in equity-oriented research in educational leadership, Linda E. Skrla, Margaret Grogan, Michael E. Dantley, Frank Hernandez, Kathryn B. McKenzie, and Andrea E. Evans

Equity audits for classroom teachers, Linda E. Skrla and Kathryn B. McKenzie

Human resource development in small organizations, Devon Twyford and Rod P. Githens

Adult Attachment Projective Picture System (AAP): New Perspectives in the Assessment of Adult Attachment Pattern, Linda Webster

The psychology of diversity resistance: A psychological perspective for overcoming resistance to an organizational development issue, Christine A. Wiggins-Romesburg and Rod P. Githens

How leaders make sense of online technical program development, Kristin B. Wilson, Denise M. Cumberland, Rod P. Githens, and Timothy M. Sauer

Presentations from 2010

Delivering International Studies Online: How to Create an Effective Online Learning Environment, Patricia J. Campbell

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Tacit knowledge barriers within franchise organizations, Denise M. Cumberland and Rod P. Githens

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Online contract training: Applying organization theory to reconcile competing missions within community colleges, Rajashi Ghosh and Rod P. Githens

Diversity and HRD: What’s our role?, Rod P. Githens

Ethics and politics of gaining entry in qualitative research, Rod P. Githens

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Online occupational education in community colleges: Prevalence and contextual factors, Rod P. Githens, Fashaad L. Crawford, and Timothy M. Sauer

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Online occupational education in community colleges, Rod P. Githens, Fashaad L. Crawford, and K. B. Wilson

How can we help? Discussion about partnerships with small businesses, Rod P. Githens and Kristen B. Wilson

Online occupational programs in community colleges: Contours and directions, Rod P. Githens and Kristen B. Wilson

Contrasting cases: The “B versus C” assessment tool for activating transfer, Rachelle K. Hackett

Alone in a Crowd: Balancing the Social Demands of College, Ronald E. Hallett

Living doubled-up: Influence of unstable living environments on educational participation, Ronald E. Hallett

Student access and success, Ronald E. Hallett

Undocumented students in college: Utilizing peer networks to increase access and retention, Ronald E. Hallett

Urban research and qualitative methodologies, Ronald E. Hallett

Executive coaching tools and techniques: Which tools are best for which purposes?, Ann M. Herd and Rod P. Githens

Factor Structure of the Differential Ability Scales – II: Consistency Across Ages., Justin A. Low, T. Z. Keith, M. Reynolds, and K. Ridley

Using equity audits to create equitable and excellent schools, Kathryn B. McKenzie and Linda E. Skrla

Editors’ panel, Linda E. Skrla

Publication panel, Linda E. Skrla

How equity conscious is your school board?, Linda E. Skrla and Kathryn B. McKenzie

Math and science academic success in four large, diverse urban high schools, Linda E. Skrla and Kathryn B. McKenzie

State regulation and proprietary colleges and universities: The case of California Assembly Bill 48, William G. Tierney and Ronald E. Hallett

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Applying chaos theory to human resource development., Abbey Vinuelas and Rod P. Githens

Attachment in clinical work using doll play story stems & the George & Solomon coding system, Linda Webster

Presentations from 2009

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Diversity and Ressentiment in Educating for LGBTQ-friendly Changes in a University, Rod P. Githens

Approaches to social organizing in attaining domestic partner benefits in a university, Rod P. Githens and S. R. Aragon

Help us help you: Online learning research discussion, Rod P. Githens and Fashaad Crawford

Online workforce development: Contours and directions, Rod P. Githens and Fashaad Crawford

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Update from the 2009 National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) fall conference, Rod P. Githens and Fashaad L. Crawford

Re-envisioning educational policies: Presenting findings from a study with homeless youth, Ronald E. Hallett

Social capital of homeless youth: Influence of networks on educational participation, Ronald E. Hallett and William G. Tierney

Writing on the margins from the center: Homeless youth and politics at the borders, Ronald E. Hallett and William G. Tierney