The ILA's Followership Learning Community's Wiki, The Follower Exchange recently posted citations for four 2012 dissertations that explore various dimensions of followership and leader-follower relations; one of the featured researchers is a graduate of GCU:

ILA Member, Rob Koonce, "The Motivational Complexity of Leader-Follower Verbal Communication and Job Satisfaction." Grand Canyon University: 2012

Horizontal violence (HV) is a Global issue. Healthcare workers are 3x more likely to be affected than other groups of workers. Estimated cost of 4.2 billion dollars per year in the US. Horizonatl violence leads to:

• Increased turnover
• Decreased quality of care
• Increased medication errors
• Increased falls
• Increased absenteeism

100% of students surveyed experienced HV and 60% of new graduates leave their first position because of HV.

Lessons learned:

• Students do experience HV
• Students…

This research was presented as a poster at the 20th annual International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) Conference in September 2012 (19-23). The presented research was titled, Insights Gained From Over 3 Years Of 19-Channel Z-Score Neurofeedback: Towards A New Paradigm. It entails an empirical, within-subjects, retrospective review of the 19-channel Z-Score Neurofeedback as a clinical intervention. The research questions evaluated were:
-Did the z-scores progress towards the…

Their research, titled "Insights Gained From Over 3 Years Of Full-Cap Z-Score Neurofeedback: Towards A New Paradigm," entails a retrospective review of single (within-subjects design) empirically-based Full-Cap Z-Score Neurofeedback clinical intervention. 

Assistant professor of chemistry Dr. Randhir Deo makes his case for a unique disposal of highly toxic plutonium in his article in a recent edition of the peer-reviewed journal Biodegradation. Deo and co-author Bruce Rittmann argue for bioremediation, a process in which microorganism metabolism breaks down contaminants - which, in the case of nuclear waste sites, could clear radioactive pollutants from disposal sites. Plutonium, a key component in the first World War II-era atomic bombs, is…

Applications for SIOP Foundation research and scholarship funding programs can be submitted now through October 15, 2012.

The following research, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities are available:

• Small Grant Program.   This program, supported by earnings from gifts to the Advancement Fund, provides funding for SIOP members in support of research-related activities that are of interest to both academicians and practitioners. The maximum size for any one grant is $7,500.
• Douglas W.…

Mori Kemper recently presented at Arizona Department of Educations's 2012 Professional Development Leadership Academy (PDLA) Summit June 11-13, 2012 at the Wigwam in Litcfield Park, AZ . The title of her breakout session was "Reconnect Role with Soul: Protocols that Promote Introspection and Collaborative Professional Learning" The goal of the experiential workshop was to provide participants with an opportunity to engage in reflective practices designed to reclaim their passion for teaching…

Cheryl Lira-Layne has done several presentations this year, all related to the field of ESL education. She has presented how her school district has implemented the required 4-hour SEI Models and the successes they experienced with this. She presented this at the Seeking Evidence of Excellence conference sponsored by the Arizona Department of Education.

She is also presenting their success with implementing coaching to our ELL teachers with Clark Consulting & Training Co through the…

Dr. David Perkins presented "Project Silence: Results from the 2009 PMI Phoenix Chapter Survey" at the Project Management Institute (PMI) Phoenix Chapter Meeting in May 2012.