RESEARCH
RESEARCH INTERESTS
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles Cole, A. (2020). First-generation student worries about college. Journal of Student Success and Retention, 6(1), 16-36. http://www.jossr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/incoming-First-Year-First-Generation-College-Student-Worries-about-College-.pdf Cole, A. (2020). Encouraging practitioner research engagement: Overcoming barriers. Journal of Practitioner Research, 5(2), 1-11. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jpr/vol5/iss2/2/ Cole, A., Cantwell, R., & Gfroerer, J. (2020). Innovative approaches to education in the 21st century: Analyzing brain science to understand student learning theory. Curriculum in Context, 45(2), 12-18. https://wsascd.org/wp-content/uploads/2_Cole_Cantwell_Gfroerer_Innovative-Approaches-to-Education-in-the-21st-Century.pdf Cole, A. (2019). Outcomes and Demographics for Participants in the Ninth Grade Counts Programs. A report completed for the Multnomah County Partnership for Education Research consortium. Cole, A. (2019). Neurological processes of student development. The Journal of Student Affairs, New York University, 14(1), 20-32. https://research.steinhardt.nyu.edu/scmsAdmin/media/users/bs3529/NYU_JoSA_2019_Journal.pdf Other Publications Cole, A. (2020, August 24). How-to guide of the Month: Program evaluation. NASPA Blog. https://naspa.org/blog/how-to-guide-of-the-month-program-evaluation. Accepted Publications Cole, A., & Smith, R. (Accepted). Preparing education researchers: Identifying necessary competencies for teachers, administrators, and student affairs professionals. Impacting Education. Cole, A. (Accepted). High school graduates’ perceptions of factors that will impact their college academic success. Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention. Cole, A., & Ralston, N. (Accepted). Developing competent, equity-minded teacher scholars: The role of research methods coursework. R.A.C.E. Mentoring and P-12 Educators: Practitioners Contributing to Scholarship. Manuscripts Under Review Cole, A. (Under review). Assessment, evaluation, and research competency in student affairs graduate students: Perceived levels and influential factors. Impacting Education. Cole, A. (Under review). Graduate preparation in student affairs: Assessment curriculum, syllabi, and course development. New Directions for Student Services. POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS Smith, R., Cole, A., & Ralston, N. C. (2021, February) Developing teacher researchers: Pedagogical approaches for supporting teacher learning in assessment, evaluation, and research. Presentation at Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) annual conference, Online. Cole, A. (2020, November). Assessing online learning: defining, exploring, and choosing appropriate assessment methods. Presentation at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Western Regional Conference, Online. Cole, A. (2020, October). Developing student affairs competency in assessment, evaluation, and research: Improving the classroom experience. [Research roundtable presentation]. 2020 CPED EdD Student Research Forum, Online. https://spark.adobe.com/page/QS7RdwBL5iYG3 Seger, K., & Cole, A. (2020, September). Using AER principles in a new graduate or professional position. [Webinar]. NASPA AER Knowledge Community Webinar, Online. https://drive.google.com/file/d/143cuYMqUzeH-8eec8yuaPY_cQW7duJGr/view Cole, A. M. (2020, April) Admitted First-Year Student Perceptions of Factors That Will Impact College Academic Success [Poster Session]. AERA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. http://tinyurl.com/qt25vk5 (Conference Canceled) Cole, A., Gfroerer, J., & Cantwell, R. (2020, February). Simultaneously support learning, inclusivity, and holistic assessment with the neuroeducation model. Presentation at Oregon Association of Teacher Educators (ORATE) annual conference. Portland, OR. Cole, A., & Merideth, C. (2019, December). Critical Beliefs about Learning: Research from Neuroscience, Psychology, and Language to Create Equitable Classrooms. Presentation at Washington Educational Research Association (WERA) annual conference, Seattle, WA. Cole, A., & Merideth, C. (2019, July). Neuroeducation: Instructional techniques from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and language. Presentation at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Neurofutures conference, Portland, OR. Cole, A. (2019, May). Busting brain myths: Reviewing the facts and fiction about the brain and learning. Presentation at University of Portland Faculty Development Day, Portland, OR. Popoff, A. (2019, March). Assessing brain-based education practices. Presentation at Oregon Association of Teacher Educators (ORATE) annual conference, Portland, OR. Popoff, A. (2019, February). The science of neuroeducation: Theory and applications from neuroscience, psychology, and language. Oregon Academy of Science (OAS) annual conference, Portland, OR. Popoff, A. (2018, January). Mentorship program session. Presentation at Oregon Women in Higher Education (OWHE) annual conference, Portland, OR. TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH SKILLS • 27 credits of coursework in statistics, qualitative and quantitative research methods • Data management, analysis, and reporting (SPSS, Argos, Excel, EZAnalyze) • Student information systems (Banner, NOLIJ, Etrieve, Degree Works, Self-Serve) • Survey creation and data collection (Qualtrics) • Course learning management and virtual meeting software (Moodle, Zoom, Google Hangout) • Website and newsletter management (Cascade Server, MyEmma) |