2025 Franklin University Scholarship Showcase

Together We Innovate: Inspiring a Collaborative Academic Research Culture

Welcome to the 2025 Franklin University Scholarship Showcase

This two-day event hosted by the Office of Academic Scholarship and the Doctoral Student Association highlights the transformative power of collaborative research and the importance of student engagement within the academic community.

Sharing your work can ignite curiosity and inspire others to dive into research, whether through collaborative efforts or by pursuing independent projects. Together, we cultivate a vibrant academic research culture. Together, we innovate!

The conference included a hybrid general session on Friday, March 7, 2025 and a virtual session on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The virtual session on Saturday had presentations on the following tracks:

Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE);
Information Technology in Healthcare (ITIH);
Organizational Change in Healthcare Administration (OCIHA);
Organizational Development in Leadership (ODIL).

Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. David Staley, is a digital historian, author, podcast host, and higher education innovator known for his pioneering work on digital history and academic research. His keynote address, Renaissance at Work, explores building a culture of interdisciplinarity by drawing inspiration from the Renaissance studio and other such "hothouses" in history, where collaboration across fields drove creativity and discovery. By fostering curiosity, imagination, and shared purpose, we can break down institutional and epistemological silos, reshape physical and intellectual spaces, and create new models of collaboration.

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Schedule
2025
Friday, March 7th
5:30 PM	Welcome and Opening Remarks University Leadership Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
5:45 PM	Renaissance at Work David Staley, The Ohio State University Keynote Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
6:45 PM	AI Why? Investigating Student Perceptions of AI Use Brandy Bagar-Fraley, Franklin University Kelly Evans-Wilson, Franklin University Yuerong Sweetland, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	Classroom Connections: Co-Designing a Mobile Program for ESOL Educators Ibrahima Sow, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	Exploring Unconventional Paths: Using the System Usability Scale (SUS) to Measure the Quality of Adult Learners' At Home Laboratory Experiences Amiee Wagner, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	History and Hopes of Doctoral Studies at Franklin University: Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Healthcare Administration, Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Doctor of Education in Instructional Design Leadership, Doctor of Nursing Practice Wendell Seaborne, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	Humanizing Accreditation: Transforming Accreditation From a Bureaucratic Exercise Into a Compelling Narrative of Institutional Excellence Kelly Evans-Wilson, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	Nursing School Progression Of Students Who Speak English As An Additional Language: Faculty Actions and Interventions Angela Morehead, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	OER at Franklin University: Educating the Educators Marc Jaffy, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	Protect Your Loved Ones (PYLO): A Framework for Etiquette Based Advocacy Communication J.J. Phillips, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	The Significance of Government Documents in Research Alyssa Darden, Franklin University Elena Smith, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation Franklin University, Ross Auditorium 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
6:45 PM	Transforming VITA: A Virtual Model for Tax Preparation, Student Engagement, and Recruitment Ian Chang, Columbus Academy Annette Hoelzer, Franklin University In-Person Poster Presentation 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 8th
10:00 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks DSA Leadership Wendell Seaborne, Franklin University 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM	A Comparative Study of At-Risk Students in Cohort and Non-Cohort Programs at a Community College. What’s Next? Ray Bartholomew, Franklin University Research Presentation Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE) 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM	The Valemee Visual System Helps Reduce Risk for Chronic Illness by Promoting Physical Fitness, Self-Efficacy and Independence in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Collaborative Study Alisa Blazek, Franklin University Anthony Dujmovic-Bračak, The Ohio State University Emily M. Post, Otterbein University Jacqueline D. Goodway, The Ohio State University Carmen B. Swain, The Ohio State University Research Presentation Information Technology in Healthcare (ITIH) 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM	Impact of Electronic Prescription, Access, and Messaging on Health Information Exchange Utilization During Care Transition Segun Kamiyole, Franklin University Research Presentation Information Technology in Healthcare (ITIH) 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
11:00 AM	Leveraging Shared Experiences: How Collaboration Among Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced Recruitment and Admission Professionals Can Transform Enrollment Melody Levine, Franklin University G. Merchel A. Menefield, Franklin University Research Presentation Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:15 AM	Break: Session 2 DSA Leadership 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM	Mentorship Matters: Building Bridges to Enhance the College Students Success Stacey Horn, Franklin University Virtual Poster Presentation 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
11:30 AM	Retesting of Donor Non-ABO/D Red Cell Antigens: Is it Time to Rethink? Colleen Hinrichsen, Franklin University Virtual Poster Presentation 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
11:30 AM	Success Seminars Bora Pajo, Franklin University Virtual Poster Presentation 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
12:15 PM	Lunch and Networking Opportunity DSA Leadership 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM	Mental Health of Immigrants in the United States: A Literature Review of What We Know and What Can Be Done? Afrah Mohamed, Franklin University Research Presentation Organizational Change in Healthcare Administration (OCIHA) 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM	The Changing Landscape of Academic Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lewis Chongwony, Franklin University Research Presentation Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE) 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
1:00 PM	A Quantitative Analysis of Grit and Burnout Among Social Workers Well-Being Melissa Bryant, Franklin University Research Presentation Organizational Change in Healthcare Administration (OCIHA) 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:15 PM	Navigating Academic Integrity in the Gen AI Era: Human and AI Editing Tool Use Among Online Professional Practice Doctoral Students Valerie A. Storey, Franklin University Tracey Green, Franklin University Lori Salgado, Franklin University Research Presentation Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE) 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
1:30 PM	Home Care Staffing Shortage: Impact on Older Adult Independence John Gregory, Franklin University Research Presentation Organizational Change in Healthcare Administration (OCIHA) 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
1:45 PM	When Moral Codes Fail: The Problem of Moral Entanglement: A Call for Critical Thinking Isidoro Talavera, Franklin University Research Presentation Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (CIHE) 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM	Break: Session 2 DSA Leadership 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:15 PM	Break: Session 1 DSA Leadership 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM	Alumni Panel DSA Leadership Panel Discussion 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM	Career Progression of Women of Color in IT UmaMaheswari Manoraj, Franklin University Research Presentation Organizational Development in Leadership (ODIL ) 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
3:15 PM	Shifting Paradigms: Exploring Changes in Personal and Professional Engagement from 2019 to 2024-2025 Angela Marie Brake, Franklin University Research Presentation Organizational Development in Leadership (ODIL ) 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM	Future-Proofing Leadership: Leveraging Blended Learning, AI, and Generational Strategies for Workforce Development Annemarie Kuhn, Franklin University Tonia Young-Babb, Franklin University Research Presentation Organizational Development in Leadership (ODIL ) 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3:45 PM	Break: Session 2 DSA Leadership 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM	Closing Remarks DSA Leadership 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

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