Scholarly Engagement Grants

CIRT Journals

The Journal of Instructional Research (JIR) is an annual publication that highlights faculty research relevant to best practices in post-secondary instruction. Unique to JIR is the use of a two-stage evaluation process with public peer review, interactive discussion and, for interested authors, final formalized peer review.

The Canyon Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (CJIS) is an annual online publication that highlights exemplary student and faculty research at GCU. The goals of CJIS are: 1) to encourage exchange of empirical and theoretical research among faculty and students at GCU, especially graduate students; 2) to provide graduate students professional experience in the dissemination and publication of their work; and 3) to increase awareness of the range and diversity of research being conducted by faculty and students at GCU.

The Journal of Non-Significant Differences (JNSD) is a student-lead, peer-reviewed journal designed to highlight the value of non-significant research findings while providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the research cycle and the publication process. Central to the journal is an understanding that research does not have to be significant to provide valuable insight into ongoing scholarship. As such, articles are evaluated according to the soundness of the research process and the ability to contextualize the importance of non-significant findings. JNSD and CJIS were merged in 2016. Past volumes are accessible.

CIRT Conferences

The Emerging Scholar-Practitioners Conference provides GCU doctoral learners a forum for professional exchange and dissemination of scholarly work. The conference is an interdisciplinary event featuring research at three key points in the doctoral journey: theoretical foundations, methodological proposal and completed research. Each conference is held in conjunction with the doctoral residencies offering an opportunity for collaborative exchange, critical inquiry and formative feedback of active empirical work.

The Teaching Showcase (TS) provides a forum for the scholarly exchange of best practices in virtual education. Designed to foster instructional effectiveness, TS features experienced online and ground campus faculty sharing strategies that optimize learning and engagement in the classroom.