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Scholarly Work

The faculty and staff of the University of Cincinnati's College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies actively research, publish and speak on topics related to cooperative education and experiential learning.

Our published research, scholarly work and conference presentations are referenced here. The list is updated annually.

Should you wish to contact one of us about our research, check our Faculty and Staff listing or the UC Research Directory.

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Alanson, E.M. & Lee, J. (2022, March) Ready, Set, Act: Addressing Timely Student Concerns Utilizing Individual Strengths. Presented at LT @ UC 2022 Conference, Cincinnati, OH.  

  • Arthur, B., Foley, T., & Robles, R. (2017, May). Strengths-based learning and professional development. Presented at the Ohio Cooperative Education Association Annual Meeting in Dublin, OH.  

  • Arthur, B. Pawley, L. & Lehwald, S. (2022, October). Theory to Practice: How to Use Student & Career Development Theories Every Day. Presented at the UC Academic Advising Conference.

  • Arthur, B. & Mahoney, S., (2017, September). Utilizing strengthsquest to inform career conversations. Presented at UC Advising Conference in Cincinnati, OH.

  • Kelly. A. (August 2022). “Transforming the Student Advising Experience: Applying the Appreciative Advising Framework.” Southwest Adventist University. Invited Consultant/Speaker.

  • Kelly, A. & Dance, S. (October 2022). “Applying the Principles of Appreciative Advising to Foster Inclusive Instructional Practices.” UCAC Conference.

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Andrade, M., & Robles, R. (2020, January). Addressing the world of work. Presented at the ASEE Conference for Industry & Education Collaboration, Orlando, FL.

  • Bradley, A., Damschroder, C. (2016, April), Comprehensive Approaches to Partner Engagement. Presented at Ohio Cooperative Education Association annual conference, Cleveland, OH

  • Bradley, A., Damschroder, C. (2015, June), Best Practices for Student and Employer Engagement. Presented at Ohio Cooperative Education Association annual conference, Toledo, OH

  • Bradley, A., Frazer, E. (2015, April), Strategies for Industry Specific Partnership Development. Presented at Cooperative Education and Internship Association National Conference, Atlanta, GA

  • Bridgman, C., Gorny, A., & Robles, R. (2019, April). State association trends in co-ops and internships. Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

  • Frazier, E., & Robles, R. (2018, April). Who are the post‐millennials or is it GenZ or iGen? Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.

  • Gorny, A., & Robles, R.  (2020, May). COVID-2019: A virtual town hall. Presented virtually through the Ohio Cooperative Education Association.

  • Robles, R. (2022, April). Addressing the future work place. Presented at the Cooperative Education and Internship Association Annual Conference, Alexandria, VA.

  • Robles, R. (2022, February). Examining the relationship between cooperative education experiences and professional identity development. Presented at the ASEE Conference for Industry & Education Collaboration, Tempe, AZ.

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Buford, M., Nester, H., Sharp, M., Stebleton, M. The Future of Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs Now Podcast. 2022 July 20.

  • Thompson, K. and Otte, R. (2023) Developing On-Campus Co-ops and Internships for Student Success. Cooperative Education and Internship Association Annual Conference, San Diego, Calif.

  • Frazier, E. and Lee, J. (2023, April). Not “Just” Another Liberal Arts Student. Cooperative Education and Internship Association Annual Conference, San Diego, Calif.

Publications

  • Alanson, E. R., Alanson, E. M., Arthur, B., Burdette, A., Cooper, C.,  and Sharp, M. (2020). Re-envisioning work-integrated learning during a pandemic: Cincinnati’s experiential explorations program. International Journal of Work Integrated Learning, 21(5), 505-519.

  • Alanson, E.R., & Robles, R.A. (2018). Electronic portfolios as a means for showcasing student learning and professional development. Experience Magazine, 86-91.

  • Alanson, E.R., & Robles, R.A.  (2016).  Electronic portfolio integration in a professional development course: A platform to explore essential student learning outcomes. In K.E. Zegwaard, M. Ford, & N. McRae (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education. Paper presented at the World Association for Cooperative Education, Victoria, BC, Canada (pp. 1-6). Hamilton, New Zealand:  University of Waikato.


  • Alanson, E.R., & Robles, R.A. (2016). Using electronic portfolios to explore essential student learning outcomes in a professional development course. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 17(4), 387-397.

  • Benander, R., Brawn, D., Rafaei, B., & Robles, R. (2016). Editorial: A pointillist portrait of eportfolio implementation at one university. Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, 1(2), 1-7.

  • Benander, R., Robles, R.A., Brawn, D.L., & Refaei, B.  (2016).  Assessment without standardization: Can general education competencies be assessed from eportfolios across the university? Journal for Research & Practice in College Teaching, 1(1), 1-10.

  • Bradley, A. (2022) Crossing “Major” Boundaries to Create the Future. Change Forward Journal, Volume 2, 25-27.

  • Nester, H. (2022). Infusing Career into the Curriculum and the Problem of Indecision. Buford, M., Sharp, M., & Stebleton, M. (Ed.) Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Education: Equitable Career Learning, Development, and Preparation in the New World of Work (pp. 200-216). Routledge Publications.

  • Nester, H. (2022). “Career Education & Biological Sciences: Mapping Student Futures in the Classroom,” Experience Magazine and Cooperative Education & Internship Association CEIA).

  • Kelly, A. (2021). Feedback and Grading: Non-Graded Drafts. In C. Harrington, Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives on Learning and Motivation. Stylus Publishing LLC.

  • Kelly, A. (2021). (Re)Imagining Community-Engaged Curriculum & Pedagogy: Shifting Subjectivities & Power/Knowledge Among Faculty/Doctoral Students. (Publication No. 28542801) [Doctoral dissertation, Loyola University Chicago]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

  • Robles, R.A., & Alanson, E.R. (2016). ePortfolio implementation for Career Education. Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, 1(2), 1-12.

Conference Presentations

  • Alanson, E., Buri, M., Burke, K., Damschroder, C., & Robles, R. (2019, August). Creating a university-wide multi-level assessment tool for experiential learning. Presented at the World Association for Cooperative Education Bi-Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

  • Alanson, E.M. & Lee, J. (2023, April). Scaling Support While Maintaining Individualization: Online Course Management to Guide Students During an Internship/Co-op. Presented at Association of Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

  • Alanson, E., & Robles, R.  (2016, June).  Electronic portfolio integration in a professional development course: A platform to explore essential student learning outcomes.  Presented at the WACE Research Symposium, Victoria, BC, Canada.

  • Arthur, B., Foley, T., & Robles, R. (2017, April). Strengths-based learning and student/alumni satisfaction. Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

  • Arthur, B., Foley, T., & Robles, R. (2017, May). Strengths-based learning and professional development. Presented at the Ohio Cooperative Education Association Annual Meeting, Dublin, OH.

  • Benander, R., Brawn, D.L., Refaei, B., & Robles, R. (2016, February). ePortfolio Summit. Presented through the UC Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning.

  • Benander, R., Robles, R., Brawn, D., & Schroeder, S.  (2015, April). ePortfolios at UC: Tools for teaching learning & assessment.  Presented at the 2015 3T Conference at UC Clermont College, Batavia, OH.

  • Benander, R., Robles, R., Brawn, D., Schomaker, M., Bauer, A., & Schroeder, S. (2015, January) ePortfolios at UC: Tools for teaching learning & assessment.  Presented at the UC 2015 Academy of Fellows for Teaching & Learning Teaching Showcase.

  • Benander, R., & Robles, R. (2016, February).  ePortfolio background & theory.  Presented at a UC Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning (CET&L) Workshop, Cincinnati, OH.

  • Benander, R., Brawn, D.L., Refaei, B., & Robles, R.  (2016, January).  Assessment without standardization:  A feasibility study.  Presented at the UC 2016 Academy of Fellows for Teaching & Learning Teaching Showcase, Cincinnati, OH.

  • Bradley, A. (2023, January), Leveraging Design Thinking for Creative Leadership, Presented at The Academy of Fellows for Teaching & Learning Leadership Training, University of Cincinnati

  • Bradley, A. (2021, July), Tools for Rapid Ideation and Transformational Learning, University of Cincinnati Faculty Enrichment Center

  • Bradley, A. (2019, May) Collaborative, Adaptable, and Crossing Major Boundaries, Presented at UCTalks Future of (no) Work forum on artificial intelligence and future of work, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A., Damschroder, C. (2017, April), (Re)Envisioning the Campus Engagement Experience. Presented at Cooperative Education and Internship Association national conference, Denver, CO.

  • Bradley, A., Damschroder, C. (2017, April), Quality Off-Campus Educational Pedagogy and Best Practices with Industry Partners. Presented at Cooperative Education and Internship Association national conference, Denver, CO.

  • Bradley, A., Damschroder, C. (2017, May), Foundations of Professionalism and Purpose Through Work-Integrated Learning Experiences. Presented at Foundations in Art Theory and Education national conference, Kansas City, MO.

  • Bradley, A., Damschroder, C. (2016) Design in the Margins. Presented at Mid-America College Art Association annual conference, Cincinnati, OH.

  • Bradley, A., Damshroder, C., Sharp, M. Straka, A. (2013) Leveraging Cross-Program Partnerships in Experiential Learning. Presented at Career Resource Management Association conference, Boston, MA.

  • Buri, M., & Robles, R. (2019, April). Creating a university-wide multi-level assessment tool for experiential learning. Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

  • Damschroder, C., & Robles, R. (2015, June).  Learning outcomes mini-grants.  Presented at the Ohio Board of Regents Grantee Meeting, Delaware, OH.

  • Frazier, E., & Robles, R. (2018, April). The importance of reflection in professional development. Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Charleston, SC.

  • Frazier, E., & Robles, R. (2018, February). Enhancing professional development classes with active learning pedagogy. Presented at the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, San Antonio, TX.

  • Frazier, E., & Robles, R. (2017, April). Enhancing professional development classes with active learning pedagogy. Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

  • Kelly, A. (April 2021) “Creating Appreciative Curriculum.” University of Rio Grande Invited Consultant.

  • Kelly, A. (March 2021) “Designing & Implementing Virtual Appreciative Instructional Techniques.” University of Rio Grande Invited Faculty Speaker.

  • Nester, H., Frazier, E., & Brailey, B. (2023). Connecting Mental Health Classroom Strategies to Professional Environments. LT@UC Conference, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

  • Robles, R. (2023, April). Do microcredentials have a future with work-integrated learning in graduate education? Presented at the Cooperative Education and Internship Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

  • Robles, R. (2023, February). Career education and learning outcomes – Aligning Career Education and ABET Student Learning Outcomes. Presented at the ASEE Conference for Industry & Education Collaboration, Charleston, SC.

  • Robles, R. (2021, May). Aligning career education outcomes to assessment targets. Presented virtually through the Ohio Cooperative Education Association Annual Conference.

  • Robles, R., Alanson, E., & Eaker, R. (2017, April). Integrating eportfolios for the job search and enhancing student professional development. Presented at the Cooperative Education & Internship Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

  • Benander, R., & Robles, R. (2016, September). ePortfolio workshop series. Presented through the UC Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning.

  • Robles, R., & Alanson, E.  (2016, May).  Electronic portfolio integration in a professional development course: A platform to explore essential student learning outcomes.  Presented at the OCEA Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.

  • Robles, R., Alanson, E., & Selzer, R.  (2016, May). Group reflection for post co-op experiences:  Frameworks to Enhance Student Learning.  Presented at the OCEA Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Arthur, B. & Guy, B. (2022, October). Using Participatory Methods to Foster Inclusion for Women in Engineering. Presented for American Society of Engineering Education: Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • Arthur, B. & Guy, B. (2019, August). "No, I'm not the Secretary": Using Participatory Action Research to Explore Women Engineer's Experience on Co-op. Presented at World WACE Conference in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Arthur, B. & Guy, B. (2019, April). Listening for Women’s Voices: Using Participatory Action Research to Understand the Experiences of Women in Engineering. Presented at the University of Cincinnati Equity and Inclusion Conference.
  • Arthur, B. (2018, Feb.). Using participatory action research to examine the experiences of undergraduate women in engineering. Presented at ASEE: CEIC Conference in New Orleans, LA. 
  • Arthur, B. & Guy, B. (2018). “Intimidated but ready to kick butt”: Using participatory action research to examine the experiences of undergraduate women in engineering. Presented at the Mid-Western Education Research Association Conference in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Bradley, A. (2021, July). Design Thinking Masterclass for Young Entrepreneurs of Color. Invited masterclass instructor, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Ibrahim-Taney, N. & Pawley, E. (2023, February). From Classroom to Boardroom: Bridging Neurodivergent STEM Student Success. Presented at the ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, Charleston, SC.
  • Sleyo, J. “Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Offenders – A Comprehensive Curriculum & Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Offenders Seeking Employment” International Community Corrections Association 23rd Annual Research Conference, Boston, MA, November 9, 2015.

Publications

  • Bradley, A. (2021) Research on The Future of Work. Experience Magazine, August 2021
  • Bradley, A. & Iacaobucci, D. (2019) From Inquiry to Innovation - The Future of Work. AASCB, BizEd Magazine, Winter 2019

Conference Presentations

  • Bradley, A. (2022, October) Strategic Foresight and Client Engagement. Invited subject matter expert keynote speaker for thought leadership series with Nelson Worldwide Design.

  • Bradley, A. (2021, March) Maximizing Innovation Potential Through Human Centered Design. Invited Keynote speaker for Kao Brands Global Innovation Challenge opening session.

  • Bradley, A. (2020, July) Listening to the Future: Covid-19 Response and the Future of Work. Invited subject-matter expert presentation to E.W. Scripps Company Future of Work Senior Leadership Forum, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A. (2018, April) The Future of Work, Millennials and Macro-Trends. Invited subject-matter expert and workshop facilitator at Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Collaborative annual conference, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A., Iacobucci, D. (2017) Creating the Creative Class. Invited keynote speakers presenting at DesignBuildCincy – Designing Cincinnati’s Future forum, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A., Iacobucci, D., Kastner, A. (2017) Branding Our Future Through University Partnerships. Presented at Brandemonumum International Branding Conference and Festival, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A., Iacobucci, D. (2017) Culture Creation and Future of Work. Keynote presenter at Workforce 20/20 Regional Industry Symposium, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A., Iacobucci, D., Suzko, D. (2016, October) About Those Millennials and the Future of Work: By, Those Millennials. Presented at CoreNet Global Corporate Real Estate Summit, Philadelphia, PA

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Robles, R. (2023, April). Do microcredentials have a future with work-integrated learning in graduate education? Presented at the Cooperative Education and Internship Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Nester, H., Geiser, J., Daley, J., Howard, M., Sefakis, T., and Pasquinucci, R. (2017). Job Hunting Hacks. Social Media Summit, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Publications

  • Kelly, A., Cooper, C., & Miskovic, V. (In Press) Developing, Facilitating, and Applying an Appreciative Peer Mentorship Curriculum in a Cooperative Education Program. New Directions in Student Services Appreciative Frameworks in Student Affairs.

Conference Presentations

  • Kelly, A. (Summer 2022) “Peer Mentors & Appreciative Education.” University of Hawaii Consultant/Facilitator. [7-week training program]

  • Cooper, C. & Kelly, A. (April 2022) “Enhancing Co-op Student Experience with Appreciative Advising and Peer Education.” CEIA National Conference.

  • Kelly, A. & Scarchilli, R. (April 2022) “Leveraging Peer Mentors to Enhance Teaching, Learning, and Sense of Belonging.” ELCE Conference.

  • Kelly, A. & Winfield, J. (February 2022) “An Appreciative Approach to Training Peer Mentors.” 41st Annual First-Year Experience Conference.

  • Kelly, A., Winfield, J., Propst Cuevas, A., & Hursh, B. (November 2021) “Appreciative Mentorship.” Office of Appreciative Education Webinar Series.

  • Kelly. A., Burt, G., & Demaree, D., & Fishleigh, K. (October 2020) "Facilitating Online Learning & Engagement: Feedback from Our Students.” Excellence Online at UC, Teaching and Learning Showcase.

  • McMahon, S., Niederhausen, R., & Kelly, A. (October 2022) “Developing Student Leaders through Appreciative Mentorship.” NCLCA Annual Conference.

  • Reabold, E., Harmon, B., & Kelly, A. (February 2023) “Developing a Transformative Learning-Centric Peer Leader Experience.” Preconference Workshop, 42nd Annual First-Year Experience Conference.

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Sharp, M., Nester, H., Buford, M., Harper, P. (2019). Experience Magazine: Connecting Practice and Theory for the Common Good. Ohio River Valley Service Learning Conference, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

Publications

Conference Presentations

  • Nester, H. (2019). A Deep Dive into the Profile of Declared and Exploratory Arts & Sciences Students: Strengths and Strategies for Career Flexibility and Exploration. Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Publications

  • Kelly, A., Nelson, J. & Moon, S.  (2021). Teaching without organs: The pandemic in bodies and culture. In Fasching-Varner, K. J., Bickmore, S. T., Hays, D. G., Carlson, D. L., & Anagnostopolous, D. (Eds.), The Corona Chronicles: On Leadership, Processes, Commitments, and Hope. Dio Press Inc.

  • Arthur, B. & Guy, S. (2020). Identity and Connection as Working Mothers during the Pandemic: An Autoethnographic Account. Journal of the Motherhood Initiative: Academic Motherhood and COVID-19.

  • Guy, S. & Arthur, B. (2020). Academic Motherhood During COVID-19: Navigating Our Dual Roles as Educators and Mothers. Gender, Work, and Organization.

Conference Presentations

  • Moon, S., Nelson, J., & Kelly, A. (May 2022) “Cartography of relationships: Mapping online learning community posthumanically.” International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.

  • Bradley, A. (2017, May) Design Thinking for Early Childhood Educators. Invited subject-matter expert and workshop facilitator at 4C for Children Annual Leadership Conference, Cincinnati, OH

  • Bradley, A. (2023, March) Embracing the Messy Middle of Innovation, Presented at University Innovation Fellows Global Summit, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA