The Doctoral Webinar Series
Aspen University ~ 2024
Aspen University ~ 2024
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.
~January~
"Student Panel: Advice from Aspen Doctoral Students"
January 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm/Pacific
Student Presenters by Program:
DNP- Brandi Sullivan
EdD- Keith Hodgson
DsCS- Freeman Jackson
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?
~February~
"Development of a Graduate Culture: Being Actively Involved"
Center for Graduate Studies
February 21, 2024, at 3:00 pm/Pacific
The Center for Graduate Studies will provide an overview of ways for students to be involved in their own graduate development.
Welcome to your program!
What is the Center for Graduate Studies?
What is available to support doctoral students?
Meet the Doctoral Advisors
Attend Aspen’s Spring Colloquium in March
Apply to present the findings of your doctoral research study at the Aspen Colloquium
~March~
"Developing Your Doctoral Network"
Dr. Marc Gayol, Dean of Distance Education, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
March 19, 2024, at 3:00 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
Research Collaboration and Networking: Strategies for building professional connections within and outside academia
~April~
"Chapter 1: Introduction"
Dr. Donald Dunn & Dr. Courtney Grant, Faculty Chairs, School of Education
April 24, 2024, at 3:00 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 22, 2024, at 3:00 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
June 19, 2024, at 3:00 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~
"Chapter 4: Results"
Dr. Daniel Smith, Faculty Chair, School of Education
July 17, 2024, at 3:00 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
~August~
"Chapter 5: Conclusion"
Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, Dean, School of Business & Technology
August 21, 2024, at 3:00 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
~September~
"Career Development and Transition"
Dr. Tracy Lookingbill, Associate Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
September 18, 2024, at 3:00 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~
"Publication and Dissemination of Findings"
Dr. Nina Beaman, Graduate Partnership Liaison, Center for Graduate Studies
November 20, 2024, at 3:00 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.