The Doctoral Webinar Series
Aspen University ~ 2025
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Aspen University supports its graduate students through a series of monthly webinars that focus on practical topics
for helping students succeed, graduate, and publish or share their academic work.
~February~
"Introduction to Doctoral Studies at Aspen"
School Deans, Doctoral Program Directors, Aspen Librarians, and Doctoral Advisors
February 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
Attend this webinar and get an introduction to the different people and resources to help you be successful in your doctoral program.
Welcome to your program!
Meet the Deans and Program Directors
Introduction to your doctoral program, Program Learning Goals and School Lounges
How is doctoral learning different than a Master's program?
What is available to support doctoral students?
Meet the Doctoral Advisors
An orientation to the Aspen Library
What is the Center for Graduate Studies?
Attend the Spring Colloquium
~March~
"Student Panel: Advice from Aspen Doctoral Students"
March 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
Student Presenters by Program:
DNP- Jennifer Farrell, Leslie Catron, Willa Smiley, Patricia Janson
EdD- Sakeenah Sweeney
Aspen students provide some wisdom about being successful in their programs. They will address some of the following areas.
What is your advice for the brand-new student?
How did you tackle the required readings and the written assignments?
How did you manage your time? How did you manage the course demands?
What is your advice for the student who is in the dissertation or project stage?
What are your next plans now that you have your doctorate?
~April~
"Chapter 1: Introduction"
Dr. Donald Dunn & Dr. Courtney Grant, Faculty Chairs, School of Education
Dr. Margaret Pearce (DNP Faculty Lead), School of Nursing and Health Sciences
April 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
During the introduction of your dissertation or DNP project, you will lay out the variables to be studied and the need for the research. Join us to see what is required in the first chapter of your doctoral manuscript.
Tips for choosing your committee
Formulating Research Questions - some basics, techniques and practical examples
~May~
"Unlocking Academic Gold: Navigating the Path to Chapter Two Mastery"
Dr. Michelle Whitman, Faculty Chair, School of Education
May 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm/Pacific
A review of the literature related to your study's research questions is one of the most important chapters in your doctoral manuscript. Attend this webinar to learn tips for effectively writing the Literature Review of your dissertation or DNP project.
Why are journal articles preferred for the literature review?
Stop speaking through the Literature: Engaging in Critical Analytics
~June~
"Chapter 3: Methodology"
Dr. Robert Campbell, Faculty Chair, School of Education
Dr. Margaret Pearce (DNP Faculty Lead), School of Nursing and Health Sciences
June 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
Learn how to set up your study's methodology for collecting data and organizing it to focus on your research questions.
Basic Study Designs
Data Management and Analysis: Techniques for organizing and analyzing research data efficiently.
Intro to IRB
How to identify and defend your Research Methods and Methodology
~July~
"The Aspen Institutional Review Board (IRB) Process and Resources"
Dr. Teresa Olin, Center for Graduate Studies
July 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
The Center for Graduate Studies will provide an overview of the IRB process, expectations and resources.
CGS Hub in D2L
Required paperwork
ProjectConcert
IRB Handbook
~August~
"Chapter 4: Results"
Dr. Daniel Smith, Faculty Chair, School of Education
August 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
Okay, you have collected all your data. Now what? Attend this webinar and find out how to analyze the results of your study.
Basic Statistics: How to analyze your data
Qualitative Data Analysis
~September~
"Chapter 5: Conclusion"
Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, Dean, School of Business & Technology
Dr. Margaret Pearce (DNP Faculty Lead), School of Nursing and Health Sciences
September 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
What did the data tell you about your research questions? This webinar will examine the expectations for Chapter 5 when you draw conclusions from your study and offer ideas for further research in specific areas.
Preparing for the Final Defense
Formatting/APA References
ProQuest Submissions
~October~
"Career Development and Transition"
Dr. Tracy Lookingbill, Associate Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
October 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
One of the goals of education is to provide opportunities for career development and ideas for effectively transitioning in careers. This webinar will show you how to make this happen.
Developing your academic career
Preparing for transitions to post-doctoral positions, academia, industry, or other career paths, and the world of consulting for education, healthcare, and/or computer science
Pathways for sustaining professional engagement and scholarship
~November~
"Developing Your Doctoral Network"
Maryell Martinez, Communications and Media Projects Manager
November 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
Come hear about the necessity of a professional network and discover different digital tools to assist you in developing your network.
How to Network
Interprofessional Collaboration
Using Social Media (LinkedIn) for Professional Growth
~December~
"Publication and Dissemination of Findings"
Dr. Nina Beaman, Graduate Partnership Liaison, Center for Graduate Studies
December 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm/Pacific
Learn ways to get your research published and/or disseminated to the broader academic community.
Research Poster Design: Tips for creating effective research posters for conferences and symposia
Presentation and Communication Skills
Aspen Journal of Scholarly Works/AJSW
Aspen ProQuest
Apply to present your findings at the Aspen Colloquia
To learn more about Aspen University or its graduate programs, go to www.aspen.edu.
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