Kevin McClean Research Colloquium
The Kevin McClean Research Colloquium invites scholars to share research, explore new ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions. Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader academic community, it welcomes diverse studies across disciplines.
Hosted by the Eta Chi chapter of Delta Mu Delta, a Star Chapter and recipient of the 2020 Jablonsky Outstanding Chapter Award, KMRC recognizes outstanding presentations through a review process. Submit an abstract to be considered!
2025 Presentation Lineup by Modality
The 8th Annual Kevin McClean Research Colloquium will be a one-day event held on Monday, March 3, 2025, including face-to-face, asynchronous virtual, and synchronous virtual presentations.
Synchronous Virtual Session – Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST
Perceptions of Family Resiliency Among Adult Children of Parents Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder
Ashley Shulski
Overcoming Student Apathy Through Innovative Technology, Engagement, and Social-Emotional Strategies
Stephanie West
Psychological Safety in Neurodivergent Employees
Michelle Lee
An Ecological Perspective to Leadership Among Doctoral Student
Dustin Herbert Reed and Rashunda Miller Reed
Examining College and Career Readiness of Christian High School Graduates
Jason Mitchell
Guiding Future Health Leaders: Mentorship, Insights, and Impact in Student-Driven Campus Wellness
Danielle Henderson and Dulce Maria Ruelas
In-Person Session – Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM MST
Loyalty Dynamics Theory: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Loyalty and Pro-Social Behaviors
Randall DeSouza Ordovich-Clarkson, MD
Beyond the Pandemic: Leveraging COVID-19 Insights
Zachary Zeigler
Addressing Food Deserts to Enhance Economic Mobility
Evelyn Racette and Huy Dihn
Insights on Effective Teaching from Educators in Doctoral Programs
Kelly R. Maguire
Beyond Scientific Inquiry and Empirical Observation: An Experiment with Introducing the Gospels in the Science Classroom
Daisy Savarirajan and Ramesh Velupillaimani
Gender Matters: How a Woman’s Mentor Affects Her Leadership Style
Kathy Archer, Maureen Groth, and Gemma Thomas
Euthanasia: Malevolence Masquerading as Mercy
Jessica Neamtu
Asynchronous Virtual Gallery – Ongoing
Discovering the Key Factors Woven into the Experiences Contributing to Employee Longevity and Loyalty
Helen G. Hammond
Power and Possibility: Locus of Control’s Role in Student Success
Alycia Harris
The Relationships Between Strengths-Based Teaching Practice and Students’ General, Strengths, and Academic Self-Efficacy
Amy Anderson and Kelly Maguire
Carrots, Sticks, and Words: The Game Theory of Incentive and Persuasion Mechanisms
Alexander Theisen
Plot Twist: Testing the Accuracy of Induced Land Use Change Models
Connor Magnuson