Keiser University
2 0 2 4
Welcome Message
DearDoctoralStudents,
Welcome to West Palm Beach and our Keiser University doctoral residency program. This important part of your doctoral journey will allow you to spend the next few days developing relationships with your peers and your professors. This program will answer many of your questions, provide feedback from other peers, and pave the way for the successful completion of your doctoral program Please take advantage of this time, which should be valuable to help you navigate the difficulties of earning your doctorate.
Please do not be bashful; seek out answers to all your questions and make the best use of your time here in West Palm Beach. Our staff and faculty have worked hard to make sure that your questions will be answered, and you have the support necessary to be successful in your program. Although we will keep you engaged and challenged, there should be time for you to balance the work and downtime to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. I encourage you to meet your professors and get to know them There will be times during your program when these personal relationships will pay dividends.
Again, please enjoy your residency program and strive to get the most out of it.
Respectfully yours,
History
Dr. Arthur Keiser and Evelyn Keiser of the Keiser family founded Keiser University in 1977 when they recognized a need in the community for quality career education with a hands-on orientation, small class sizes, and innovative scheduling to accommodate working adults To this day, the mission of Keiser University promotes a long-established commitment to a students come first philosophy. They have remained accountable to students by partnering with local industries and community leaders to develop programs that will not only benefit the student but also provide a skilled workforce that meets the needs of industries locally and throughout the state, nation, and global economy In 2006, Keiser University recognized that an advanced degree program was needed to continue and expand its mission; hence, the Graduate School was established. The Master of Business Administration program was Keiser University’s initial degree program that later developed into an online program in 2007. Master’s degree programs continued to grow as the Master of Science in Education and Master of Arts in Criminal Justice programs were added in the fall of 2008
Recognizing the accomplishments of the Graduate School, Keiser University proudly implemented its first Doctoral degree program in 2009, the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership. As the unique needs of the Doctorate program were addressed, the Graduate School implemented its inaugural Residency program during the summer of 2010 Subsequently, the Graduate School celebrated the graduation of its first doctoral student during the summer of 2012.
The fall of 2011 realized an increased growth for the Graduate School as numerous programs were added: the Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Management, the Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Technology and the Doctor of Business Administration, as well as Certificate programs including the Graduate Business Certificate in Health Service Management and the Graduate Business Certificate in Leadership. Driven to continue to develop, degree programs in psychology were offered in 2012: the Master of Science in Psychology, the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Additionally, programs within the field of Education continued to expand in 2012 as Specialist degrees were offered, as the Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Educational Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology were introduced. Currently, the residency program continues to encourage collaboration between all doctoral degree program students from Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, Latin, and Psychology.
Keiser University has been blessed with exceptional staff and students that have continued to provide success to the Graduate School. As a result, the Graduate School is again showing tremendous growth. New programs are currently being developed, and it is anticipated that Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner MSN, Master of Science in Financial Technology, Nurse Midwifery MSN, a Doctor of Education, a Doctor of Medical Science, among other programs, will be launched.
Purpose and Objectives
The Doctoral Residency is a required on-ground program for all students in Keiser University’s doctoral programs
The residency provides doctoral students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with faculty and other students, further strengthening the community of learners and enhancing required competencies for successful completion of the degree program. More specifically, residency is designed to assist students with managing the dissertation process by providing pertinent and relevant seminars and workshops
The program invites guest speakers and recently completed doctoral candidates to share experiences, insight, and tips with students to help them meet the dissertation requirements. Full-time and adjunct faculty and Graduate School administrators facilitate the residency
Working with doctoral students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to complete their dissertation project, the residency workshops will cover:
The Doctoral Journey
The Scholarly Researcher
The Support Structure at Keiser University Graduate School
Advanced Academic Writing
The Use of APA
The Comprehensive Examination Process
The Dissertation Process
The Institutional Review Board
Research Design and Methodology
Student Services
Library Services
Residency Objectives
Foster face-to-face interaction among peers and scholars.
Build a sense of community among learners in doctoral studies.
Strengthen research and communication skills among doctoral students to enhance student success.
Help doctoral students develop the knowledge and skills needed as scholars and researchers.
Deepen student engagement within fields of study through co-curricular experiential learning opportunities.
Residency
Campus ProfessionalBehaviorandExpectations
In accordance with university policy on professional behavior, the university expects students and employees to always act professionally and respectfully during the Residency period. Any conduct which negatively impacts fellow students or employees, or which detracts from a positive learning experience will not be tolerated.
If a student or an employee demonstrates unprofessional behavior(s), the student or the employee could be disciplined, up to and including termination, per university policy and depending on the severity of the action
ResidencyContacts
If you have any needs or questions during the event, please call or email:
Flagship Campus: 561-478-5500
Lisa Grail: lgrail@keiseruniversity.edu
Brandon Strassburger: bstrassburger@keiseruniversity.edu
Hotel: +1 561-689-6400
Additional safety and security information can be found within the residency Blackboard course: https://keisergrad.blackboard.com/ultra/
STUDENTSERVICES
HeatherCordner
Director Student Services
Graduate School and eCampus hcordner@keiseruniversity.edu 1-888-453-4737, ext. 20244
AbeJohnson
Associate Director, Graduate Programs abjohnson@keiseruniversity.edu
HiselaTamayo
Associate Director, Latin Division htamayo@keiseruniversity.edu
FINANCIALAID
AjeetSaisbhan
Financial Aid Director
Graduate School asaisbhan@keiseruniversity edu 1-866-534-7371 ext 213
REGISTRARSUPPORT
GraduateSchoolRegistrars gradschoolregistrars@keiseruniversity.edu 1-866-534-7371
BURSARSUPPORT
GraduateSchoolBursars Bursarsgraduateschool@keiseruniversity.edu 1-866-534-7371
ADMINISTRATIVESUPPORT
Dr.IleneMiller Imiller@keiseruniversity edu 1-888-453-4737
GRADUATEONLINEWRITINGSTUDIO www.keiseruniversity.edu/writing-studio/ 888-7534737
BOOKSTORE
www keiseruniversity edu/keiser-bookstore/ 888-7534737 nblaga@keiseruniverstiy edu
TECHNOLOGYSUPPORT
HELP DESK is available 24/7 to assist with Technical issues
helpdesk@keiseruniversity.org 1-877-345-9800
OOC Administration
TerryReid-Paul,MBA,HCM,ViceChancellorof AcademicAffairs
Terry Reid-Paul serves as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs as the Chief Academic Officer for Keiser University with oversight and management of nineteen on-ground campuses and two international campuses: Shanghai and Nicaragua. Ms. Reid-Paul has served in various academic roles within the university over the past twenty-five years including educator, associate regional vice chancellor, and associate vice chancellor of programmatic accreditation. She began her career in healthcare as a radiologic technology supervisor and earned a master’s in Business Administration and Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Reid-Paul has served as an accreditation onsite evaluator for the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Joint Review Commission on Radiologic Technology, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
RobertM.Keiser,Ph.D.,M.B.A.ViceChancellorof theGraduateSchool
Robert M Keiser is currently serving as Vice Chancellor of the Graduate School He has extensive experience in higher education administration and has served as an admissions counselor, financial aid officer, student services coordinator, faculty member, dean, campus president, and an executive director Robert is the current president of Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges Robert is also a member of Career Education Colleges and Universities research committee and serves the Commission of Independent of Education as a member of the accreditation and rules committees Keiser is a graduate of the George Washington University and Capella University
Student Support Administration
KeshiaReid,PhD
Director of Graduate Assessment and Academic Analytics
kereid@keiseruniversity.edu
ShoshanaDayanim,PhD
Institutional Director of Research IRB Chair
sdayanim@keiseruniversity.edu
HeatherCordner,MBA
Director of Graduate Student Services
hcordner@keiseruniversity.edu
AdrianaLovo,M.Sc.
Social Media Manager for the Graduate School and International Affairs
adriana.lovo@keiseruniversity.edu
Academic Administration
BrianKeintz,Ph.D.,DeanoftheGraduateSchool
Dr. Keintz is the Graduate Dean for health-related programs in the Graduate School. He has served as the Program Chair of Education at the Graduate School. He also coordinated graduate teaching and development. He has worked at the Graduate School since 2010. He was an administrator of student affairs for 22 years prior to working at Keiser University directing campus involvement, orientation, campus auxiliary services, and recreation at five different state universities
AshleeRobertson,Ph.D.,DeanoftheGraduate School
Dr Robertson is a graduate school professor, advisor, dissertation chair, assessment coordinator, and program coordinator for the Ph D education programs She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Secondary Education from the University of New York, a Master of Science degree in K-12 education from the University of New England, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Capella University. Her professional background is in public K12 education as a high school teacher, a school administrator, and an instructional/curriculum designer.
DonaldDeSormoux,EdD,DeanoftheGraduate School
Dr Donald DeSormoux, a native of Florida, has career experience at public and private institutions with significant involvement in academia and student affairs He holds a BA from St Thomas University, an MEd from Lynn University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University
Dr Pastor serves as the Dean of the Latin Division and has served as Associate Dean, Program Director of the Latin Division Health Program, and as a faculty Originally from the DR, Dr Pastor earned her Medical Doctor degree with specialty in Anesthesiology Since moving to the United States, 7 years ago, she has also earned her Doctor of Health Science degree from Keiser University Dr Pastor has always been passionate about promoting higher education and she believes trough the Latin Division, at Keiser University she is serving her Hispanic Community.
Schedule2024Residency1
Residency 1, Day 1 – TUESDAY, July 9th
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Residency I Students Arrival
–
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Departments/Programs-See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Departments/Programs-See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108 Education/EdD- Turner 205/208 Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202 2:15
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208 Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108 Education/EdD- Turner 205/208 Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108 Education/EdD- Turner 205/208 Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
Schedule2024Residency1
Residency 1, Day 2 – WEDNESDAY, July 10th
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208 Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Conference Begins after Break Break SLC, Devos, Turner 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Student / Faculty Meetings All Faculty Devos 107
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Information Support Booths Cordner Gymnasium (SLC)
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Manejo del tiempo y Estrés Sanchez, Perez SLC123
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Desarrollo de la revisión de literatura -Uso de la biblioteca virtual Calderon, Fierro-Renoy
AM
AM Social Media as a Graduate Student Cordner, Keiser Turner 202
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM Blueprints are Done, Let’s Build! Djokic Turner 203
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM ADP Experience Cooke, Gatewood Turner 205
11:00
(SLC) 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Tendencias y desafíos de la investigación Santiago, Flecha, Sánchez SLC 123
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Inteligencia artificial (IA) en la investigación Von Feigenblatt
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Flagship Faculty Research Panel
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Conducting “Lean” Research
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Applying Research to Keiser Athletics Kuchinka, Whitaker
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM ADP Experience
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Organizing Research Articles
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Student / Faculty Meetings
All Faculty Devos 107
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Student Service Booths Cordner Gymnasium (SLC)
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Técnicas de investigación experimental Flecha, Marques SLC123
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Desafíos éticos y metodológicos en la investigación Pérez, Fierro-Renoy SLC127
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Holding yourself Accountable-Panel Discussion
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Stress Management and Self-Care
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Motivation & Determination
Cordner, Galante, Larrea, Pastor Turner Auditorium
Dominguez, Mindlin Turner 201
Daniels, Slifka Turner 202
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Be Smart using Artificial Intelligence Gatewood Turner 203
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Decorum of Graduate School
Mendelson, Schmitt Turner 205
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM Deans Discussion University Student Support Desormoux, Keintz Turner 206
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM Session Change
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Student / Faculty Meetings All Faculty
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Áreas que pueden convertirse en problemas de investigación Sánchez SLC123
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Experiencias en la disertación / Recetas para el éxito Melendez SLC127
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Stress Management and Self-Care Dominguez, Mindlin Turner 201
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Motivation & Determination Daniels, Slifka Turner 202
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Practical Challenges in Research Bracken
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Artificial Intelligence in Academics Von Feigenblatt Turner 206
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Choosing your Methodology Cooke, Restivo Turner 207
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Session Change
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Leadership Send-off message
Robert Keiser, Robertson, Desormoux, Keintz, Pastor Student Life Center Mingling after (networking, goodbyes) Doctoral Residency 1 – closed. Thank you
Schedule2024Residency2
Residency 2, Day 1 – THURSDAY, July 11th
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Residency 2 Students Arrival Student Life Center
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Turner 205/208
Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Break SLC, Devos, Turner
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DAY ONE PROGRAMS END
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Social – Residency 2, Casual dress Host Hotel
Schedule2024Residency2
Residency 2, Day 2 – FRIDAY, July 12th
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Departments/Programs- See Blackboard for Program-Specific sessions
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
DBA and DHS-Devos 111a/108
Education/EdD- Turner 205/208
Psychology- Devos 100/101/102
CJ/DCJ- Turner 203/206
DNP- SLC 127
Latin- Turner 201/202
Faculty
Business Administration & Health Science
Name:MattEggertsson,D.I.B.A.
Title:GraduateBusinessDepartmentChair
Email: meggertsson@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Matthias Eggertssonis the Program Coordinator for the Doctor of Business Administration program He obtained a Doctor of International Business (DIBA) from NSU He specializes in international marketing and management issues He is also a member of Academy of International Business (AIB) and the World Association for Case Method Research & Application (WACRA)
Name:JudyJean,DHSc
Title:DoctorofHealthScienceProgramChair
Email: jjean@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Judy Jean holds a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences with a specialization in Global Health from NSU and a Master of Health Service Administration from FIU Dr Jean has over 13 years of clinical research industry experience supporting pharmaceutical companies and executing pediatric clinical trials and conducting studies to support process improvements within large healthcare systems
Name:SherekaBrowne,D.B.A
Title:MasterofOrganizationalLeadershipProgramCoordinator
Email: shbrowne@keiseruniveristy.edu
Dr Shereka Browne is the Program Coordinator for the Master of Organizational Leadership Program She earned a DBA and an MS in Organizational Leadership and Graduate Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communication Dr Browne has over 10 years of teaching experience and is actively involved in research and projects in leadership
Name:BorisDjokic,Ph.D.
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email: bdjokic@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Djokic received his Doctorate of Statistics at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He has been in academia since 1984. Beginning in Belgrade, Serbia, Dr. Djokic continued his work at the University of Miami until 2009. Presently on the faculty at Keiser University, he specializes in business research methods and statistics.
Faculty
Business Administration & Health Science
Name:DavidTucker,Ph.D.
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email: dtucker@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Tucker moved from Arkansas to Portland to serve as CFO and Business Professor for Cascade College After 3 years, he became Director of Academic Affairs at University of Phoenix in Oregon After 8 years, he worked as a professor of Business at Concordia University He also taught at Harding University for 15 years
Name:JeffRitter,D.B.A.
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email: jritter@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Ritter is the Marketing Program Coordinator He has over 27 years of management, business, healthcare, and consulting experience He earned his Doctorate from NSU and an MBA from Long Island University in New York Dr Ritter has over 10 years of experience in academics and has been active in researching and publishing
Name:ArmandoSalas-Amaro,D.B.A.
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email: asamaro@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Salas-Amaro earned a DBA and MBA with a specialization in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Accounting and another in Taxation His has over 10 years of higher education teaching experience developing and managing courses, and as a subject matter expertise to name a few He has also held senior level management positions for many companies
Name:TheoOwusu,D.I.S.
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email: towusu@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Theo Owusu earned his Doctoral degree from Robert Morris University in Information Systems and Communications. He has a wealth of experience, spanning about 20 years, in diverse spheres of Information and Communication Technology. Dr. Owusu is a co-author of two books Network Systems and Security, Principles and Practices as well as Network Systems Management. He is drawn by research as he believes it is a prerequisite to innovation, professional improvement, and bandwidth. His research interest encompasses various sectors of Information Systems such as Data Analytics and Cyber Security.
Faculty Business Administration & Health Science
Name:FranciscodeCossio,PhD
Title:BusinessFinanceFaculty
Email: fdecossio@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Francisco de Cossio earned his BA and MA in Economics. He has a Ph.D. in Business with a concentration in Finance and International Business from the University of South Carolina at Columbia, South Carolina He enjoyed working in the corporate setting and held the position of Chief Financial Officer He has taught economics, finance, statistics, and business management at various universities
Name:AnastasiaCholacu,PhD
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email:acholacu@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Cholacu completed an MBA in International Business and a Ph D from Northcentral University She is interested in the study of ecological and agricultural tourism potential Dr Cholacu is actively involved in research and support of the field both as a journal editor and in publishing numerous studies
Name:KennyRoberts,PhD
Title:BusinessFaculty
Email:Kenny.Roberts@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Kenny Roberts is a full-time faculty for the Doctor of Business Administration program. He obtained a PhD from Walden University. He specializes in finance and business. He is also a member of the Association for Financial Professionals and the American Finance Association.
Faculty
Education Leadership, Curriculum, Instructional Design
Name:JessicaFudaDaddio,Ph.D.
Title:EducationDepartmentChair
Email:jfudadaddio@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Fuda Daddio is a graduate school professor, advisor, dissertation chair, and IRB committee member She also leads the Graduate School’s New Student Orientation and Open House She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s degree in Education-Reading from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University Her professional background is in public K-12 education as a teacher, literacy coach, and consultant in the area of teaching literacy
Name:StevenRoth,Ed.D.
Title:EducationFaculty
Email: sroth@keiseruniversity.edu
As a career bilingual educator, Dr Roth has held leadership roles as a K-12 teacher, principal, professor, and career college director, in addition to other administrative and academic positions in Latin America and China (PRC) Dr Roth has a B A in History from Brooklyn College, an M A in History from New York University, an M S E in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, and an Ed D in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University
Name:ManuelRosa,Ed.D.
Title:EducationFaculty
Email:mrosa@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Rosa is a professor in the Masters and Ph D Education programs and serves as the Graduate School’s assessment committee chairperson He holds an Ed D in Higher Education Administration, from Florida International University, a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University
Name:AndreaThompson,Ph.D.
Title:EducationFaculty
Email:anthompson@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Thompson has worked in the field of education since 1979, spanning from K-12 as instructional specialist, literacy coach and school administrator, to professorship in higher education. She frequently makes literacy presentations and creates resources that empower parents to help struggling readers. Dr. Thompson is currently working on research on how to provide leadership in Title I schools with a high EL population.
Faculty
Education Leadership, Curriculum, Instructional Design
Name:KellyL.Gatewood,Ph.D.
Title:EducationFaculty
Email: kgatewood@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Gatewood has a B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. She worked as a chemistry teacher and professional development specialist for the Omaha Public Schools, as the State Director for an NSF and NSTA initiative As an associate professor she taught graduate research and instructional technology courses for Argosy University She developed and taught graduate IT courses as an assistant professor for Peru State College She currently serves as faculty for the Instructional Design & Technology Program and advisor for Keiser University She has published several articles and served as a book contributor and journal editor
Name:EugeneKomaroff,Ph.D.
Title:EducationFaculty
Email:ekomaroff@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Komaroff teaches quantitative methods courses He holds a Ph D (1996) in Educational Research from the University of Miami, MA (1977) from Brooklyn College, and BA (1969) from Lehman College He co-authored over 70 peerreviewed journal articles and served six years as an associate editor for The American Statistician
Name:JanSaeger,DHEd
Title:Professor,GraduateProgramsinEducation
Email: jsaeger@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Saeger holds a Doctor of Health Education and a Master of Science in Human Movement from A. T. Still University (the founding institution of Osteopathic Medicine) as well as two Board Certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine She has been in academia for more than 20 years As an allied health professional, Dr Saeger is certified by FEMA in the Incident Command System to teach health professionals their role in disaster management
Faculty
Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology
Name:BrianEsterling,Ph.D.
Title:GraduatePsychologyDepartmentChair
Email:besterling@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Esterling earned a Ph D in Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami, specializing in behavioral medicine, and an MBA in Business Management from Pfeiffer University He is widely published in the area of psychoneuroimmunology where he has expertise in looking at how stress and emotional expression modulate the immune system’s ability to control latent viral infections More recently, Dr Esterling’s interests have focused on the intersection of business and mental health where he is interested in the role of alternative payment strategies on quality clinical outcomes
Name:DaveW.Bracken,Ph.D.
Title:Industrial/OrganizationalPsychologyProgramCoordinator
Email:dbracken@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Bracken’s interests include feedback systems, employee surveys, performance management systems, and assessment processes. Dr. Bracken has a B.A. from Dartmouth College, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Georgia Tech. He is a certified professional coach and a fellow of SIOP and APS, and a member of APA.
Name:LaurieSlifka,PhD
Title:PsychologyFaculty
Email: Lslifka@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Laurie Slifka earned her PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Missouri- St Louis She currently serves as the Chair of the Graduate School Teaching and Learning Center and as a Professor of Graduate Studies in the Psychology program at Keiser University She has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for her work investigating brain integrity in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus
Name:StevenWhitaker,Ph.D.
Title:Industrial/OrganizationalPsychologyFaculty
Email:sswhitaker@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Steven Whitaker earned his M.S and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. He spent the past six years as a researcher for organizational projects. His research interests focus on interconnections of I/O psychology and technology and the psychological effects of technology at work, organizational behavior and well-being, and psychological measurement as well as statistical approaches to studying organizational phenomena.
Faculty
Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Psychology
Name:RichardA.Mendelson,Ph.D.
Title:Industrial/OrganizationalPsychologyFaculty
Email:rmendelson@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Mendelson has over 18 years of experience as an educator. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. He completed his Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. His interests are workplace performance, emotional intelligence, and the impact of emotional intelligence on educational systems.
Name:DanielG.J.Kuchinka,Ph.D.
Title:Industrial/OrganizationalPsychologyFaculty
Email:dkuchinka@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Daniel has over 30 years’ experience as a scholar/practitioner During his career, Dr Kuchinka has made significant contributions leading government officials, educators, community volunteers, and hundreds of employees under his direct supervision Dr Daniel currently leads a co-curricular research group focused on the impact of spirituality in the workplace
Name:LoriDaniels,Ph.D.
Title:PsychologyFaculty
Email:ldaniels@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Daniels received her Ph D in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University Her research interests include visual perception and attention She has published research in Spatial Vision and Visual Neuroscience and has presented her work at conferences both nationally and internationally
Name:KellySchmitt,Ph.D.
Title:PsychologyFaculty
Email:kschmitt@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Kelly Schmitt completed her Ph D in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with a concentration in Quantitative Methods She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on children’s media policies Her research interests focus on the intersection between cognitive development, educational media, and technology
Name:MireidyFernandez,PsyD
Title:I/OPsychologyFaculty
Email:mfernandez@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Mireidy Fernandez, PsyD, is a professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology at Keiser University. She possesses 26 years of professional experience in the areas of public policy, financial/legislative auditing, urban planning, communications, and higher education Dr Fernandez holds a Doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Bachelor’s in Communications Her previous work experience includes positions in the government sector in the City of Miami and City of Naples and the private sector in such companies as NBC News and Jacobs Engineering
Faculty
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Name:FrederickTurner,Ph.D.
Title:CriminalJusticeChair
Email: fturner@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Turner holds a Ph D in Criminal Justice with a focus in Behavioral Science from Nova Southeastern University Dr Turner has over 12 years of combined experience serving in the U S Navy and the Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection as an Intelligence Analyst
Name:BarbaraCooke,Ph.D.
Title:CriminalJusticeFaculty
Email: bcooke@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Barbara Cooke earned a B A in Psychology and Dramatic Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara Dr Cooke earned a MPhil in Criminological Research and PhD in Criminology at the University of Cambridge Her research interests include rehabilitation, treatment, and correctional programming
Name:GregVecchi,Ph.D.
Title:CriminalJusticeFaculty
Email: gvecchi@keiseruniversity.edu
Gregory M Vecchi, Ph D , retired from the FBI in February 2014 after 29 years of combined service in the military and as a federal agent Dr Vecchi was formerly the Chief of the FBI’s legendary Behavioral Science Unit and a career hostage negotiator
Name:AlexanderToth,Ph.D.
Title:CriminalJusticeFaculty
Email: atoth@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr Toth holds a M S degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and a Ph D degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida He served in the U S Army as a Military Police Investigator, an Orlando Police Officer, and the U S Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Special Agent.
Name:EmilyRestivo,Ph.D.
Title:CriminalJusticeFaculty
Email: Emily.restivo@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr. Emily Restivo received her Ph.D. in Criminology from the Florida State University in 2011 She has taught more than 20 courses in Criminology and Criminal and has published work in Justice Quarterly, Criminal Justice and Behavior, Crime and Delinquency, and Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice
Faculty
Nursing Practice
Name: MaryJaneMindlin,PhD,RN,CNM,FACNM,FAIS
Title: ChairGraduateNursing
Email: Mary.Mindlin@KeiserUniversity.edu
Dr. MaryJane Mindlin is the Graduate Nursing Chair and the DNP/MSN Academic Program Coordinator at Keiser University. Dr. Mindlin possesses over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, nursing/nurse-midwifery education, administration, and research work. In 2000, Dr. Mindlin received the American College of Nurse-Midwives’ Kitty Ernst Award, the national outstanding young life achievement award in the profession of NurseMidwifery. Dr. Mindlin is a Fellow in the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the American Institute of Stress.
Name: EdBriggs,MS,DNP,APRN
Title: GraduateNursingFacultyMSNandDNP
Email: ebriggs@keiseruniveristy.edu
Dr Briggs is a Family Nurse practitioner who received his Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida and his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Florida He also serves as the Director for Care for the Belize Missions of Nokumbaya, a lutheran charity organization that provides health care services to remote Mayan Villages in Belize In this role he leads a nursing led teams to provide primary care 2-3 times a year He is an advocate for nursing practice and has previously served as President of the Florida Nurses Association, Chair of the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nursing, Chair of the American Nurses Association Nominations and Elections Committee and Treasurer of the American Nurses Association Political Action Committee.
Faculty División Latina
Name:OttoF.vonFeigenblatt,Ed.D.,Ph.D.
Title:DirectordePostgradosenEducacion
Email: ofeigenblatt@keiseruniversity.edu
Embajador Otto F von Feigenblatt, B S S (APU, Japón), MA (CU, Tailandia), Ed D y Ph D (NSU, Florida), GradCert y ALM (Universidad de Harvard, Massachusetts), y Postdoctorado (USJ, Costa Rica) Índice H: 27 Es embajador ante las Naciones Unidas y asesor de asuntos educativos del Parlamento Andino Decano de Relaciones Globales y director de los programas de postgrado de Psicología y Educación de la División Latina
Name:Dr.Reginald“Dennis”Calderon
Title:DirectordePostgradosdeNegocios
Email: dcalderon@keiseruniversity.edu
El Dr. Calderón posee experiencias educativas en Chile, EE. UU. Y Francia; así como una equilibrada carrera en entornos empresariales y académicos. Se unió a la Universidad Keiser el 2008 y fue nombrado profesor titular el 2009. Actualmente es el director de los programas graduados de negocios (División latina).
Name:JoséA.Flecha,D.B.A.
Title:ProfesordeAdministraciónyGerencia
Email:jflecha@keiseruniversity.edu
Dr José A Flecha es natural de Yabucoa, Puerto Rico Mantiene 19 años de experiencia en la industria financiera, y otros 15 años de experiencia docente Es un investigador apasionado con mas de 20 publicaciones académicas en revistas de primer nivel
Name:LydiaMarques,Ph.D.
Title:ProfesoradeMetodologíadeInvestigación
Email: lmarques@keiseruniversity.edu
Profesora de Estadística y Metodología de la Investigación. En 2006 se incorporó a Keiser University in 2009 como profesora de tiempo completo. Tiene una amplia experiencia en investigación y docencia. Ha participado en un gran número de investigaciones, congresos y artículos científicos. Es miembro de varias comisiones de doctorado.
Faculty División Latina
Name:VirginiaFierro-Renoy,Ph.D.
Title:ProfesoradeEconomía
Email:vfierrorenoy@keiseruniversity.edu
La profesora Fierro-Renoy es una economista de formación que tiene un PhD de Sciences-Po en Francia y un Master de Columbia University en Nueva York La Dra Fierro-Renoy ha dedicado su carrera al servicio público, investigación, consultoría y a educación Enseña en Keiser University desde 2006
Name:AlbertoSilva,Ph.D.
Title:ProfesordeAdministraciónyGerencia
Email: asilva@keiseruniversity.edu
El Dr. Silva posee experiencias educativas en Venezuela y EE. UU., así como una extensa carrera profesional tanto en entornos empresariales como de gobierno. En 2011 se unió a Keiser University, como profesor de los Programas de Posgrado en Negocios (División Latina).
Name:CarlosSantiago,EdD
Title:ProfesordeLiderazgoenlaEducación
Email: csantiago@keiseruniversity.edu
From Coamo, Puerto Rico Has a BA degree in Theater and Education from UPR A MA degree in Theater Education and an Ed D in Curriculum from UAGM Has worked as a Theater Professor for the DEPR Created a book with Dr Meléndez, "Professions, some professions you can work on "
Name:EdwinMeléndez-Delgado,D.B.A.
Title:ProfesordeAdministraciónyGerencia
Email: edmelendez@keiseruniversity.edu
El Dr. Meléndez ha brindado catedra educativas en Puerto Rico y EE. UU; así como una amplia carrera en entornos empresariales y académicos. Se unió a la Universidad Keiser el 2016 y fue nombrado profesor titular el 2016. Actualmente es director de disertaciones y profesor a tiempo completo en gerencia (División latina).
División Latina
Name:Dra.BrendaIvetteSánchez,PhD
Title:PsychologyIndustrialOrganizationalPsychologist,PhD
E-mail:brenda.rojas@keiseruniversity.edu
Profesora Universitaria hace más de 10 años. Ha ofrecido distintos cursos de los programas académicos en psicología (bachillerato, maestría, doctorado), particularmente los de investigación, logrando vasta experiencia como educadora. Laboró para la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación de Puerto Rico en varios puestos relacionados con legislación laboral y recursos humanos.
Name:Dr.ÁngelJ.PérezSantana
Title:Full-timegraduateprofessorofPsychology
Email: angel.perezsantana@keiseruniversity.edu
El Dr Pérez es experto en educación y psicología Posee bachillerato y maestría de la Universidad de Puerto Rico y un doctorado de la Universidad Albizu Es catedrático en Keiser University y director de Creciendo Juntos 360, centro dedicado a niños y adolescentes Actualmente realiza un posgrado en neuropsicología escolar
Host Campus
GaryVonk,DBA,FlagshipCampusPresident
Gary Vonk is the Flagship Campus President at Keiser University where he provides leadership over the University’s Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach, Florida Dr Vonk has served as a leader in higher education, as well as a faculty member and student mentor, having taught courses in business, management, and technology Dr Vonk joined the Keiser organization in January of 2007 after a career of nearly 30 years in retailing and company turnaround management Dr Vonk received his Doctor of Business AdministrationEntrepreneurship from Walden University
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/keiseruniversity/keiseruniversity?tourid=tour2
