Events

The Office of Graduate Studies invites doctoral students to showcase their research at the Doctoral Poster Session as part of National University’s commencement celebrations.

📅 Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Grand Ballroom) 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA
🏆 Award: Poster of the Year

This event provides an outstanding opportunity for students to present their work to peers, faculty, staff, and the broader National University community.

Application Details

📝 Deadline: April 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT (Early submissions encouraged!)
✅ How to Apply:

• Submit an online application via the Online Application Form.
• Use the National University poster template for your submission.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications sent within five business days.
• Accepted students will receive detailed guidelines and revision deadlines from the Office of Graduate Studies.
• The Office of Graduate Studies will print all posters at no cost to students.

Poster of the Year Award

A committee of dissertation chairs and Office of Graduate Studies staff will select one outstanding poster for the Poster of the Year Award, announced at the event.

We encourage students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share research, gain recognition, and engage with the National University academic community!

Are you, or do you know a promising student who could present at ARC2025, taking place April 2 – 4, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County, CA?  WSCUC believes student perspectives are critical in conversations about the vision, tools, and shared commitment to student success.  

We invite full-time students who are not full-time employees at any higher education institution to submit a poster proposal that builds on the conference theme and highlights exemplary practices and fresh approaches. Special consideration will be given to proposals addressing the following tracks: 

•    Success for all students
•    Postgraduation outcomes that matter
•    Accreditation in action
•    Higher education in the age of AI
•    Value and practice of innovation 

Proposals are due by January 31, 2025. Accepted proposals are eligible for the $50 student poster presenter registration rate. 

Submit a student poster proposal today! 

Annual Hazards and Disasters Student Paper Competition

The Natural Hazards Center created the Annual Hazards and Disasters Student Paper Competition for undergraduate and graduate students in 2004 as a way to recognize and promote the next generation of hazards and disaster researchers.

Papers are judged on originality, writing quality, and knowledge of the topic. One undergraduate and one graduate winner each will receive $250, publication on the Natural Hazards Center website, and free registration to the Natural Hazards Workshop and the Researchers Meeting.

Eligibility

Papers can present current research, literature reviews, theoretical arguments, or case studies. Eligible topics include floods and floodplain management, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, climate change, warning systems, hazard mitigation, emergency management, vulnerability, risk communication, and other topics related to the social and behavioral aspects of hazards and disaster research.

• The author must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or within one year of gradaution, when submitting a paper. Students who are affiliated with the Natural Hazards Center are not eligible to apply.
• Papers must be authored by an individual student and cannot be co-authored with another person.
• Papers cannot be under consideration or accepted for publication at the time of submission.
• Papers presented or submitted for presentation at professional meetings are allowable.
• Papers must be submitted as a double-spaced Word document, in 12-point Calibri font, and less than 25 pages (~6,500 words) excluding references. Papers that are not formatted correctly or are over 25 pages will be disqualified.
• Papers must include a brief abstract, no longer than 250 words, that provides an overview of the paper. The abstract does not count toward the page limit.
• Winning submissions will be edited for Natural Hazards Center style and length before publication.

Judging

Papers will be judged for originality and content, as well as writing quality. Well-organized and logical theses or arguments that are engaging, demonstrate the author’s knowledge and ability to integrate a broad scope of resources, and demonstrate strong grammatical and spelling skills will be favored.

The winning author will earn $250, free registration to the Workshop, and a commemorative plaque in addition to having their photo, paper title, and paper abstract featured in the Workshop program.

Academic Integrity

Submissions must adhere to the University of Colorado Honor Code. Students are encouraged to use in-text citations, footnotes, or endnotes to reference information sources.

Deadline and Submission

Students should submit their paper online by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Apply to the Student Paper Competition

Go to this link https://hazards.colorado.edu/awards/paper-competition   and look for the blue "Apply To the Student Paper Competition" button

To see a list of all previous winners, please click here: https://hazards.colorado.edu/awards/paper-competition/previous-winners

Questions?

If you have questions about the paper awards, please contact Chair of the Student Paper Competition, Rachel Adams Rachel.Adams-1@colorado.edu.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/HvMuu39a0M?origin=lprLink

Please join us for National University's, Sanford College of Education, fully virtual 9th Annual Women in Leadership Conference, Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We are honored to welcome, Dr. Marguerite Williams, Chief Business Official at Inglewood Unified School District, as our keynote speaker and 2024 recipient of the Donna Elder Inspired Leader Award (DEILA).  Recognized for her outstanding contributions as an educational leader, including the esteemed Marcus Foster Memorial Award, Dr. Williams continues to inspire and uplift the educational community with her unwavering advocacy and compassionate leadership. Join us virtually to hear Marguerite share her remarkable life's work and journey as a leader of leaders and communities.

Our 2024 conference is planned as a fully virtual venue with tremendous capacity for participants to engage all presentations and an exciting complement of topics.  Men and women from multiple disciplines and enterprises are invited to join us for this exciting full day of learning!

We particularly anticipate a wonderful overview of presentations. We invite you to share your current activities and leadership work, present your research findings or works in progress, and engage dialogue around your remarkable stories and journeys through this year's virtual platform. Join us to hear leaders share their helpful perspectives through many leadership topics. Please encourage your students to submit proposals, particularly those who may wish to share their research. Faculty student co-presentations are encouraged.

Proposals:

Please click on the link HERE to upload your proposal(s).

Registration: 

Please click on the link HERE to register for the 9th Annual Women in Leadership Conference.

Full Time Faculty Early Bird - $90 (by September 1)

Full Time Faculty  - $100 (after September 1)

Part Time Faculty - $50

Students or Staff  - $50

We look forward to seeing you October 19th!

A Generational Perspective of Queer Feelings Toward Police Acts of Rainbow-washing in the United States; A Qualitative Comparative Case Study

College of Law and Public Service

Thursday, June 27, 2024 / 8:30 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

Join Zoom Meeting

https://nu.zoom.us/j/95457683047?pwd=zDa0mv6HTOxP1Gzi9hAZr2buwbDoom.1

Meeting ID: 954 5768 3047

Passcode: 302143

Tactical Transitions and Exploring Experiences of Veterans Moving to Student Roles: A Multiple Case Study

College of Law and Public Service

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 / 11:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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Meeting ID: 919 4839 9154

Passcode: 190167

May 23, 2024, 12 pm-1 pm PST

The Academic Success Center invites you to an open house on Thursday, May 23, at 12 pm PST! Stop by and interact with Academic Success Center staff, faculty members, and colleagues from around the University! There will be tours of the ASC, important updates, and information about upcoming workshop launches. Please grab a cup of coffee, join us, and let’s “brew” some opportunities to interact and collaborate!

Register Here: https://app.inspace.chat/space/413AC361F26385618A9B2D512B77DC1383242BB2

Dissertation defense: Rodney Welch

Addressing Racial Inequality in Homeownership: Dissecting the Crisis and Detangling the Divides in the Black Homeownership Gap

School of Public Service

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 / 6:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Morris Thompson

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

Join Zoom Meeting

https://nu.zoom.us/j/92423267693?pwd=UGVlU2V1cU5QYmNIR0UxRE9qQmhudz09

Meeting ID: 924 2326 7693

Passcode: 567102

Dissertation defense: Leanne Farinella

Personality Traits of Aryan Brotherhood Prison Gang Leaders: A Mixed Methods Content Analysis

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, March 25, 2024 / 7:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Blake Lafond

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Meeting ID: 912 2604 6245

Passcode: 131957

Dissertation defense: Marla Cobb

School Educator and Administrator Perceptions of Impact on the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Policy Implementation: A Qualitative Case Study

School of Law and Public Service

Monday, March 11 2024 / 11:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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https://nu.zoom.us/j/98833638624?pwd=NXg4U1JBUjUyMW8wWjVjLzRnS1Jldz09

Meeting ID: 988 3363 8624

Passcode: 190069

Dissertation defense: Christa Grayson-Evans

The Impact of Internal Organizational Policies on Culture Within Accountability Courts

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, March 4, 2024 / 10:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

Join Zoom Meeting

https://nu.zoom.us/j/93394528791?pwd=OXA3ejFycHcyOGw5czVLSTArZWl5QT09

Meeting ID: 933 9452 8791

Passcode: 245819

Students can register for this event here: https://nu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcuivrj0jG92TDuia71bx7gJ8yhOw5HnQ#/registration

Dissertation defense: Christie Sadler Moore

The Lived Experiences of African American Women Transitioning from the Military to the Civilian Sector: A Phenomenological Study

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, February 5, 2024 / 7:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erin Hoffer

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Demeter

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https://nu.zoom.us/j/97018940394?pwd=eUhodkx6UmRUbUVPSkhXQVpvV2FDZz09

Meeting ID: 970 1894 0394

Passcode: 832081

     Register to "Skill Up"

Date & Time

Jan 18, 2024 05:00 PM  in  Arizona

Description

In this webinar, IRB staff will provide a general overview of the IRB Application, including steps required prior to application, the overall application process, and specifics about the application platform (Cayuse), including sample applications and typical supplemental documents. Information about what to expect after application will also be presented. For student accessibility accommodations, please email SAS@nu.edu to request services for this event.

Dissertation defense: James Nagy

Diverting People in Crisis from Incarceration Through Crisis Intervention

College of Law and Public Service

Monday, January 22, 2024 / 10:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Jennifer Biddle

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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Meeting ID: 948 0760 8875

Passcode: 590970

Dissertation defense: Jeremy Clarke

Mental Health Court Stakeholder Perceptions of Effectiveness of Court Mechanisms and Programs in the Absence of Nationwide Standardization: A Qualitative Case Study

College of Law and School of Professional Services

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / 8:00 AM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Blake Lafond

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Meeting ID: 920 3672 9171

Passcode: 461717

Reducing Recidivism through Rehabilitative Reintegration Education: A Phenomenological Study

School of Business

Friday, December 15, 2023 / 2:00 PM AZ

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Ian Cole

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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https://nu.zoom.us/j/98377053783?pwd=Vll1Ukw5UDlXcm9BY2NJSklJQjBldz09

Meeting ID: 983 7705 3783

Passcode: 088374

Digital Insurance Platform and the Propensity to Commit Insurance Fraud: A Quantitative Correlational Study

Friday, October 27, 2023 / 8:00 AM PDT

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch

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https://nu.zoom.us/j/95401139408?pwd=TGtSMVBmWnZTRWtSaVQyUnc1QXJ1UT09

Meeting ID: 954 0113 9408

Passcode: 168563

Join us for National University’s Strong Start Workshop, a two-hour workshop on all the essential information needed to be thoroughly equipped for your first class! During the workshop, we will provide a personal tour of how to get started at NU, including navigating your student portal and online course. We will also cover the many academic support resources available to you and show you where to go for live help and questions. There will be time for questions and clarifications throughout the Zoom session. Do not miss this personalized Strong Start session, and get prepared to take your first class at NU!

Oct 23, 2023 03:00 PM PST

Register Here!

Don’t sit there wondering and agonizing without understanding what to do. If we don’t know, we will find someone who does! Open to any 1:1 Doctoral student in the School of Public Service or another school that has a specialization in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or Homeland Security.

If you are a 1:1 Doctoral student and have a question about the dissertation, dissertation experience, or your topic, no matter where you are in your degree plan, please feel free to jump into these hour long office hours to ask your question. You can come and go as you please during the hour. 

• October 5, 3 pm ET, 12 pm PT – Erin Hoffer, PhD – Specialization in Public Administration
• October 9, 10 am ET, 7 am PT – Jennifer Biddle, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice
• October 20, 1 pm ET, 10 am PT – Vicki Lindsay, PhD – Specializations in Criminal Justice and Research Methods
• October 24, 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT – Gabriele Suboch, PhD – Specialization in Criminal Justice

Just click this link to enter office hours during these times https://nu.zoom.us/s/4184777045