Recent Conference Presentations : Adult, Professional, and Community Education Doctoral Program : Texas State University

2024: American Association For Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum and Former Visiting Scholars Present at the American Association For Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE)

On October 8 (virtual) and October 29- November 1 (in person), Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and alumni. Presentations included:

Angela Kissel	A Literature Review of Geographic Representation in Adult Education Research
HeeJae Chung (San Antonio College)	Lifelong Experiential Learning Approach to Developing Intercultural Communication Competence: A Case Study with International Professionals
Clarena Larrotta Cheri Hatcher	Testimonio and Plática as Reflective Practices for Emotional Learning and Societal Change
Ruoyi Qiu (University of Padua, Italy) Martina Schiavo, (Ball State University)	Transitioning from Italy to the United States: Intercultural experiences of two doctoral students
Brittany Hyden, Joellen Coryell	Building Sense of Belonging among New International Graduate Students through a Peer Mentor Circle Program
Lisa Baumgartner	Teaching in the age of artificial intelligence: Challenges and Policies
Cheri Hatcher Norma Mercado Clarena Larrotta	Collaborative Inquiry with Immigrant Women for Professional Networking and Growth
Mona Askari	The Necessity of the Incorporation of Critical Pedagogy in Adult English Language Teaching (ELT)
Joellen Coryell Lisa Baumgartner Jeremy Bohonos	Methods for Facilitating Adult Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Instruction and Instructor Effectiveness
Joellen Coryell Monica Fedeli	International Education Hubs: Reflections on a Novel Approach to University Partnerships and Cross-Cultural Adult Learning
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Cheri Hatcher Clarena Larrotta	Testimonio and Plática as Reflective Practices for Emotional Learning and Societal Change
Táíwò Isaac Ọlátúnjí (University of Padua, Italy)	The Nexus of Migration and Adult Education: Clarifying Concepts and Creating New Trajectories for International Adult Education

2024: Adult Education Conference Research (AERC)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the Adult Education Research Conference (AERC)

From June 13-15 Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and alumni of the APCE program. Presentations and/or conference proceedings included:

Kariman Mahmoud,	Mahatma Gandhi(1869-1948). An Inquiry Into Adult Education, Teacher Training, Vocational Education, and Women's Education
Angela Kissel	A Literature Review of Geographic Representation in Adult Education Research
Cheri Hatcher	An Autoethnography of a Doctoral Student's Identity Development Through Exposure to Short-term Study Abroad
Serge Gasore	Nelson Mandela’s actions toward Adult Continuing Education as an example of what it can mean to be a dedicated life-long learner
Lihua Shang Lisa Baumgartner	Feminist Pedagogy as a Good Teaching Practice: A Literature Review of Articles in Adult Learning 1989- 2022
Jessica Dunn	The Invisible Veterans from the Iraq Wars and What Educational Theories May Benefit the Sisterhood Population
Lisa M. Baumgartner	A Literature Review of Men-Centered Articles in the Adult Education Research Conference Proceedings1997-2022
Cindy Peña (Alumna currently with Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico-San Antonio) Jessica M.Quintero (Alumna currently with Our Lady of the Lake University)	Una Conversación con Cafecito y Pan Dulce: Engaging with Convivencia Testimonial in Adult Educational Research

2023: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the American Association For Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE)

On September 19 (virtual) and October 3-6 (in person), Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and visiting scholars. Presentations included:

Yidan Zhu Mona Askari Nakia Edmond	Women's Leadership in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development: A Systematic Literature Review (2013-2023)
Yidan Zhu Mona Askari Taiwo Olatunji (University of Padua, Italy) Ruoyi Qiu (University of Padua, Italy)	Mapping the Development of Transformative Learning Theory Across Continents: A Literature Review
Lihua Shang Jeremy Bohonos	Anti-Asian Racism in Asian-American History Under the Framework of AsianCrit: Tenets and Practices
Lauren Gerken Lisa Baumgartner	Under Our Radar: A Discussion About Day Habilitation's Need for Adult Education Experts
Lisa Baumgartner Lihua Shang	The Portrayal of Women in Adult Learning: A Literature Review
Mona Askari	Perspectives on Bala Kumaravadivelu, an Indian English Language Scholar: Contributions to English and Adult Education
Yidan Zhu Yuanlu Niu (University of Arkansas)	Gender, Culture, and Social Capital in Chinese Women Entrepreneurs' Lifelong Learning for Entrepreneurial Success
Cheri Hatcher Norma Mercado	Gendered Migration: Meeting the Challenges of Professional and Para-Professional Migrant Women in Central Texas
Adrienne Taylor Lauren Gerken Jeremy Bohonos	Workplace Disability History: Implications for Adult Education and Human Resource Development
Angela Kissel	Assessing Colonization's Impact on American Indian Food Culture from an Adult Education Perspective
Lihua Shang Lisa Baumgartner	The Relevance of Feminist Pedagogy in Today's Higher Education Context: New Challenges and Best Practices
Taiwo Olatunji (University of Padua, Italy) Lisa Baumgartner Joellen Coryell	Transiting and Transforming: Cross-cultural Experiences and Perspectives of Nigerian Immigrants in the United States
Angela Kissel	Assessing Colonization’s Historic and Enduring Impact on Native American Food Culture from an Adult Education Perspective
Joellen Coryell Cheri Hatcher Monica Fedeli Maria Cinque Marianne Araneta Claudia Russo	Teaching International Adult Learners: Italian Faculty Insights on Teaching in International Graduate Programs
Taiwo Olatunji (University of Padua, Italy)	Nigerian Immigrants' Perspective Transformation: A Multiple-case Mixed-methods Narrative Inquiry

2023: Adult Education Research Conference (AERC)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the Adult Education Research Conference (AERC)

From May 31-June 3, 2023, Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and alumni of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Yidan, Zhu	Cultural Capitals, Learning, and Social Support Networks: Chinese Immigrant Mothers' Career Development in a Transnational Context
Lisa Baumgartner Lauren Chaney (University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio)	The Representation of Women in Adult Education Quarterly 1985-2022: A Literature Review
Jan Adversario (Austin Community College)	A Portrait of the Asian-American Community in Austin, Texas: A Linguistic Landscape Study
Lihua Shang Jeremy Bohonos	Anti-Asian Racism in Education from the Lens of AsianCrit: Tenets and Practices
Cindy Peña	The Adult Immigrant Woman: Testimonio of Her Educational Pathways
Angela Kissel	Assessing Colonization’s Historic and Enduring Impact on Native American Food Culture from an Adult Education Perspective
Nakia Edmond	The Colors of Militance: An Analysis of Social Identity in the Black and Yellow Power

2022: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the American Association for Adult Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference

From October 10th-12th, 2022, Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and visiting scholars of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Yidan, Zhu	Towards a Transcultural Perspective on Mothering and Learning From Chinese Immigrant Mothers in Canada
Joellen Coryell Cheri Hatcher	International Teaching Experiences: Instructor Learning and Insights for Leading Faculty-Led Programs Abroad
Lisa Baumgartner Lauren Chaney Humberto de Faria Santos Steve Schmidt (East Carolina State University)	Addressing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues in the Classroom: Practical Tips
Joellen Coryell	The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: A World of Opportunities for Adult and Continuing Education Scholars
Yidan Zhu Yuanlu Niu (University of Arkansas) Amy Maffei (University of Arkansas) Yi-Jung Lee (University of Arkansas)	Adult Learning as a Transformative Practice: K-12 Teachers Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis
Elizabeth Castañeda Aaron Reyna (Florida State University)	Coalition Building During Uncertain Time: An Evaluation of College Access Program Staff Perceptions
Catherine Cherrstrom Kelly Mckenna (Colorado State University) Jill Azrestky (Colorado State University)	Non-Peer-Reviewed or Editor-Reviewed Articles: Tips for Publishing With Impact
Esther Pippins Cindy Peña Elizabeth Pippins (Texas A&M University-Commerce)	A Literature Review: Disrupting Majoritarian Discourses in Adult Educational Research
Cheri Hatcher	Managing Kufungisisa: A Cross-Cultural Mental Health Initiative
Taiwo Olatunji, (TXST Visiting Scholar; University of Padova, Italy) Monica Fedeli	(Non) Preparation to Live in Another Country: Cross-Cultural Experiences as Precursors of Transformative Learning Among Nigerian Immigrants in Italy)
Ruoyi Qiu, (TXST Visiting Scholar; University of Padova, Italy)	From Asia to Europe: Motivation to Study Abroad and Intercultural Adaptation of Chinese Doctoral Students

2022: Adult Education Research Conference (AERC)

APCE Students Present at the Adult Education Research (AERC) Conference

From June 9th-11th, 2022, Texas State University was represented by students and faculty of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Cindy Peña Esther S. Pippins Sonia Rey Lopez Humberto de Faria Santos	Counter-narratives: The Importance of Our Stories in Adult Education Research
Cheri L. Hatcher	reConsidering Culture in Research: Attracting and Retaining Culturally Diverse Research Participants
Essie-Elizabeth Pippins Esther Pippins	Foucauldian Discourse Analysis of Bullying Power Dynamics in Higher Education
Dr. Lisa M. Baumgartner Lauren Chaney Humberto de Faria Santos Steven Schmidt	Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgendered, and Queer (LGBTQ) People and Adult Education: An Examination of Literature in Adult Education 2010-2020
Dr. Joellen Coryell Cheri L. Hatcher	Where in the World? Adult Educator Learning and Professional Development Leading Study Abroad Programs
Abbie Salcedo Dr. Jeremy Bohonos	Workplace Injustice: Catalyzing Organizational Change for African American Women in Academia

2021: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

APCE Students Present at the American Association for Adult Continuing Education (AAACE) Conference

From October 5th-8th, 2021, Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and alumni of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Mason Murphy	Poetry and Learning: A Creative Method of Exploration
Dr. Joellen Coryell Philippe Legault	International, Cross-Cultural Learning and Teaching beyond COVID-19: Insights from the Research on Virtual Study Abroad/Exchange
Cheri Hatcher	Applying the therapeutic communications framework: An examination of communication obstacles in social justice education
Sonia Rey Lopez Glenna R. Bruun Esther Pippins Humberto de Faria Santos	Let's Talk Digital: Intergenerational Conversations about Technology
Renee Ness	Cultivating equitable knowledge ecosystems in the context of today's learning organizations: A review of literature
Cindy Peña Dr. Jessica Quintero Elizabeth Castañeda	Mitigating Issues of Power and Privilege: Adaptations for Qualitative Research in Virtual Spaces
Dr. Christian Nanry	The relationship of higher education and law enforcement performance
Dr. Jessica Quintero Cindy Peña	Bridging the digital divide: Developing digital literacy skills for guardians of school ages children
Peg Richmond Dr. Joellen Coryell	Female entrepreneurs: Stories and experiences as leaders, learners, perceivers, and perceived
Esther Pippins Rachael Weldon-Caron	How does limited representation in tenured faculty positions impact African American adult educators and learners?
Dr. Lisa Baumgartner	Teaching during COVID-19: Inequities, Best Practices, and Takeaways
Humberto de Faria Santos Cindy Peña Rey Lopez	How do HRD practitioners in adult education tackle issues related to digital ethics within organizations?

2021: Adult Education in Global Times (AEGT)

APCE Students Present at the Adult Education in Global Times (AEGT) virtual conference.

From June 3rd-6th, 2021, Texas State University was represented by students, faculty, and alumni of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Joellen Coryell, Maria Cinque, Monica Fedeli, Angelina Lapina Salazar & Concetta Tino	European university internationalization, English as the medium of instruction, and instructional professional development: Italian faculty perspectives on teaching international graduate students
Humberto de Faria Santos, Cindy Peña & Joellen E. Coryell	A fourfold model for addressing organizational digital ethics practices through HRD and continuing education
Maricela May & Jeremy W. Bohonos	Faculty development programs: The need for evidence-based practice
Cindy Peña, Jessica Quintero, Elizabeth Castañeda & Sonia Rey Lopez	A Chicana feminist epistemology in adult education: A literature review
Sunny Lynne Munn, Jeremy Bohonos, Jill Zarestky, Joshua Collins & Tonette Rocco	Writing and publishing for early career academics
Lisa M. Baumgartner, Joanna Ellis, Kris Hollingsworth & Courtney Peebles	Learning about COVID-19: Sources, trustworthiness, and beliefs
Paul Francis English	Applying Argyris to occupational safety: Understanding double-loop learning in safety
Joanna R. Ellis	Geek out: Community health education with scientific flare
Mason Murphy	Poetry and adult learning: A creative method of exploration
Jeremy W. Bohonos, Sunny L. Munn, Tonette S. Rocco, Schane D. Coker, Myrian Vidal-Herlle & Mikki L. Johnson	Exploring issues of power in formal mentoring programs
Ann Brooks, Rey Lopez, Cindy Peña, Esther Pippins & Yidan Zhu	Intergenerational learning: What female family members are learning from each other
Courtney McElhaney Peebles	Using culturally responsive evaluation to understand research development learning communities
Esther S. Pippins & Jeremy W. Bohonos	What is literacy, why does it matter in the workforce, and why should organizations care?
Chelesea Lewellen & Jeremy Bohonos	The view from here is obstructed: Glass ceiling, concrete ceiling and intersectionality—additional barriers that prohibit career success for African American women in the academy

2021: The Thirteenth Annual International Research Conference for Graduate Students

APCE Students Present at the Thirteenth Annual International Research Conference for Graduate Students Hosted by the Graduate College at Texas State University.

From April 6th-8th, 2021, Texas State University was represented by a total of 3 students of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Paul English	Applying Double-Loop Learning to Occupational Safety
Mason Murphy	The Conflict of Calling and Career: A Literature Review
Peg Richmond & Dr. Robert F. Reardon	Developing Students' Entrepreneurial Competencies Using Experimental Teaching Activities

2020 American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

From October 27th-30th, 2020, Texas State University was represented by a total of 20 representatives (4 faculty, 15 students, and 1 recent graduate) of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Dr. Ann Brooks Abbie Salcedo Rachael Weldon-Caron Marcy May Chelsea Toler-Hoffmann	Women's Bodies as a Site of Learning: Working the Hyphens
Abbie Salcedo Rachel Weldon-Caron Chelsea Toler-Hoffmann Esther Pippins	Language Used as a Form of Power, Privilege, and a Force
Rachel Weldon-Caron Chelsea Toler-Hoffmann Esther Pippins	Turning Loss and Trauma into Resiliency - A Women's Perspective on Turning Challenges into Strengths
Brittany Hyden	Social Connection and Sense of Belonging among Adult International Learnings in Community Colleges
Dr. Joellen Coryell Angelina Lapina	University Teaching in Global Times: International Faculty Perspectives and Professional Development for Teaching International Students
Dr. Ann Brooks Cindy Pena Esther Pippins Rey Lopez	Women's Intergenerational Learning: An Intersectional Analysis on Women Learning From Each Other in Today's World
Dr. Lisa Baumgartner	Improving Scholarly Discourse: Responding to Reviewer Feedback and Understanding Scholarly Impact
Dr. Robert F. Reardon Peg Richmond	Experiential Learning in a Higher Education Entrepreneurial Classroom: A Pilot Study Regarding Competency Development
Glenna Bruun	Blending the 'Ogies: Combining Heutagogies and Technologies to Enhance Online Learning
HeeJae Chung Lauren Chaney Brittney Hyden Amy Biedermann	Cultural Competence and Trauma-Informed Practice: Perspectives of Adult Educators at a Public Library
Humberto de Faria Santos	The Impact of Professional Philosophy on Decision Making in the High-tech Industry
Dr. Ann Brooks	Women's Bodies as a Site of Learning: Working the Hyphens
Mason Murphy	Career Transitions in AdultsL Reflections on Schlossberg's Transition Theory
Dr. Lisa Baumgartner Joanna H. Ellis Kris Hollingsworth Marcy May Courtney Peebles	Reactions to COVID-19: A Public Health Critical Race Praxis Analysis Approach

2018: The Tenth Annual International Research Conference for Graduate Students

APCE Students Present at the Tenth Annual International Research Conference for Graduate Students Hosted by the Graduate College at Texas State University

From November 13th-14th, 2018, a total of 11 students represented the APCE program at the poster session and paper presentations on a panel. Presentations included:

Poster session

Hinojosa, Orlando	Understanding Latinx Doctoral Student Experiences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Lassiter, Misty R.	Transformative Learning and the Refugee and Immigrant Populations: A Review of the Literature
Quintero, Jessica M. & Peña, Cindy	Inclusion for All: Non-Millennials' Use of YouTube for Continuing Education
Richmond, Peg	Exploring Educational Needs of Emerging Food Entrepreneurs: Identifying Challenges, Solutions and Resource Gaps within the Austin, Texas Manufacturing Ecosystem

Paper Presentations on a Panel: (Faculty Chair: Dr. Robert Reardon)

Chaney, Lauren	Community Writing Centers and Antiracist Rhetoric
Chung, Heejae	The Role of Learning Disposition in Korean Adult Learners' Foreign Language Anxiety: A Review of the Literature
Davis, Brittany & Biedermann, Amy	Where to begin? Efforts to Create an Effective and Sustainable Volunteer Program
Murphy, Mason	Assisting Adults in Career Transition Utilizing Baxter-Magolda's "Authoring Your Life" Concepts
Santos, Humberto de F.	Autoperception and External Perception through the Belbin Test and Johardi Window: A Case Study

International Research Conference Poster Panel Presenters

2018 American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

From October 2-5th, 2018, Texas State University was represented by a total of 26 representatives ( 3 faculty, 18 students, and 5 graduates) of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Dr. Kayon Murray-Johnson (2015 Alumna) Dr. Josyln Johnson (2017 Alumna)	Diamonds in the Rough? Identifying Gifted and Talented Adults in Your Classroom
Dr. Judith Ellen Livingston (2017 Alumna)	A Conversation on Using Interview Transcription Technologies in Qualitative Research - Pros, Cons, and Tips
Dr. Robert F. Reardon (Faculty) Angelina Lapina Jessica M. Quintero	Designing Online Education Environments for Adult Learners: Lessons from Diffusion of Innovations
Elizabeth Castañeda Sierra Sullivan Kimberly A. Thornton Brittany Davis Kerry Elliott	Xennials Constructing Worldviews Through Social Media
Dr. Kayon Murray-Johnson	Touchy topics in the technology Age:What works for online course design?
Reba Loret Fuggs Amanda Young Dr. Robert F. Reardon	Diversity and Social Justice Education: Is What We do What Students Really Need?
Cindy Peña Jill Marie Carter Dr. Robert F. Reardon	The Challenges and Benefits Adult ESL Learners Face with Online Learning
Dr. Geleana Drew Alston (2014 Alumna) Merih Ugurel Kmisli Dr. Ann Brooks (Faculty)	Experiences with Publishing and Adult Education Journals
Lilian H Hill Larry G. Martin Simone C Conceição Jovita Ross-Gordon Wendy M Green Kevin M Roessger	Practical and Critical Perspectives on Assessment and Evaluation in Adult Education
Sierra Sullivan Amy Biedermann	Faculty Transition from the Classroom to Online Teaching
Dr. Mattyna Leevore Stephens (Faculty)	Teaching, Learning, and Collaborating: Insights from Instructional Designers when Preparing Graduate Faculty for Online Instruction
Rey Lopez Jessica M. Quintero	Impact Study of Blended Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Tuberculosis Nurse Case Management Course
Dr. S. Renee Jones (2017 Alumna) Dr. Owusu Ansah Boakye (2018 Alumnus) Malikah Pitts Harvey	If Someone Had Told Me: Things to Consider When Pursuing Doctoral Studies
Dr. Owusu Ansah Boakye and colleagues	Experiences of African Parents Navigating Doctoral Programs in Selected Universities in Ghana and United States
Brittany Davis Amanda Young Kerry Elliot	Communities of Practice in Information Technology: Sharing Knowledge within a Managed Service Provider Organization
Rosemary Riggs Gelnna Bruun Amy Biedermann Amanda Young	Media, M.D. - Current Adult Perceptions of Mental Illness

2014 American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

APCE Faculty, Students, and Alum Present at the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

From November 4-7th, 2014, Texas State University was represented by 11 faculty, students, and graduates of the APCE program. Presentations included:

Cedric Scott	Workplace Diversity: Creating Inclusion Instead of an Illusion
Yolanda Reyes Guevara Andrea Flores	Creating a Circle of Trust: Experiences from a First Year Doctoral Program
Freda Bryson Tim Eubanks	Stories from the ATX: Hip Hop Artists Using Voice and Story to Transform Community
Natalie Hendrix	Fluffy Women: Cats Are Not the Only Fluffy Creatures Who are Beautiful
Dr. Jovita Ross-Gordon Kayon Murray	Faculty in Adult Degree Programs: What They Have Learned From Teaching Adults
Dr. Geleana Drew Alston	Intentional Learning: Women Mentoring Women in Doctoral Education
Dr. Ann Brooks & Moira Martin	Positive Psychology: A Critical and Generative Conversation About its Usefulness to Adult Education Researchers