Research

Publications and Presentations

Witherspoon, A. (2022). Leading change through innovation pathways. Research accepted for presentation at the Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Witherspoon, A. (2022). The role of team processes in innovation development to sustain learning organizations. The Learning Organization, 29(1), 21-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLO-09-2020-0164

Witherspoon, A. (2020). The role of leadership and group processes in innovation: An emerging theory of leadership for active learning organizations in higher education. Dissertation. ProQuest.

Witherspoon, A. (2020). Active learning organizations in higher education. Research presented at the Arizona State University Doctoral Research Conference. Tempe, AZ.

Hinshaw, S., & Witherspoon, A. (2020). COVID-19 Calls for pivot in supporting partners and students. Evolllution. Toronto. Ontario. https://evolllution.com/managing-institution/operations_efficiency/covid-19-calls-for-pivoting-towards-supporting-partners-and-students/

Witherspoon, A. (2019). What strategic leadership looks like in practice. Evolllution. Toronto, Ontario. https://evolllution.com/managing-institution/operations_efficiency/what-strategic-leadership-looks-like-in-practice/

Witherspoon, A. (2019). Organizational change: Reflective action learning in higher education. Research presented at the Arizona State University Doctoral Research Conference. Tempe, AZ.

Souza, J. M. & Witherspoon, A. (2018). Collecting accreditation-relevant assessment data across your institution: A strategy for any educational setting. Research presented at the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education. Salt Lake City, UT.

Witherspoon, A. (2018). Reflective practice in organizational change in higher education. Research presented at the Arizona State University Doctoral Research Conference. Tempe, AZ.

Witherspoon, A. K. & Hamlett, T. (2018). Focus on Improvement: Aligning accomplishments to mission and HLC criteria. Research presented at the Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Witherspoon, A. K., Hamlett, T., & Neumann, C. (2017). Program assessment and improvement in a virtual environment. Research presented at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Assessment Institute Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN.

Witherspoon, A. K. (2017). Mindful assessment: Strategies and potential. Poster presented at theAssociation for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education Annual Meeting. Louisville, KY.

Gillings, A. K. & Henneke, E. A. (2015). PREA in Texas. Research presented at the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Annual Meeting, Austin, TX

Meinz, E. J., Hambrick, D. Z., Hawkins, C. B., Gillings, A. K., Meyer, B. E., & Schneider, J. L. (2012). Roles of domain knowledge and working memory capacity in components of skill in Texas Hold ’em poker. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, 1, 34-40.

Gillings, A. & Willoughby, M. (2010). John schools. Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, www.caase.org.

Gillings, A. (2008). A sector analysis: The effect of private reentry programs on recidivism rates.  Master’s thesis, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.

Gillings, A. K. (2006). The effects of eyewitness interview style on eyewitness accuracy. Poster presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.