INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: BUSINESS & EDUCATION RESEARCH (SYBER) - WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY
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5 T H ANNUAL
International Symposium:
Business & Education Research (SyBER)
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June 3 , 2021
Online via Zoom
6:00 PM PDTWELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to the Fifth Annual International Symposium on Business
and Education Research (SyBER). SyBER consists of Westcliff
University alumni, faculty, and students who share a passion for
innovation and collaboration and who have come together to present
their preliminary and completed research on relevant topics.
Employers highly value the ability to communicate ideas clearly in
presentations and Westcliff University is excited to provide this
valuable opportunity to network and share research with others.
For information on this and future SyBER symposiums, please visit
https://sites.google.com/westcliff.edu/syber
or email symposium@westcliff.eduSPECIAL THANKS
President Dr. Anthony Lee
Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Julie Ciancio
Dr. Evelin Suij-Ojeda
Dr. Jinan Ziade
Professor Alan Gatlin
Professor Jocelyn Sorensen
Dr. Omar Amareen
Dr. Marko Nino
Professor Jim Lipot
Professor Tin Do
Dr. Noel Broman
Professor Christa Bixby
Dr. Kortney Hernandez
Mehri Aghaseyedhassanesfehani
Peter McGuinn
Nathanial Dao
Daniel Vuong
David Dinh
Bria Holt
Marketing Team
Academic Leadership Team
In memory of Provost, Dr. David McKinney.
Thank you for being part of SyBER from the beginning.PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
OPENING CEREMONY AND
WELCOME WORDS
SyBER Room 1
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
SyBER Room 1
SyBER Room 2
SyBER Room 3
CLOSING SESSION
SyBER Room 1
Zoom: https://westcliff-edu.zoom.us/s/88451748528
Password: SYBER2021
All SyBER sessions will be held in one Zoom link. Each concurrent
session will be in a Zoom breakout room. For an optimal Zoom
experience, and the ability to move from room to room for the event,
please be sure to update your version of Zoom.ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
1. To move from room to room, look for the Breakout Room button on the bottom
of your Zoom screen. It may be in the More section.
2. Once you see the breakout room options, hover over the number of
participants (in blue), and it will change to Join. Click Yes for Join SyBER Room.
3. To change rooms, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. To leave the breakout rooms (to ask a question in the welcome room or
to leave) go to Leave Room at the bottom right of the screen.
5. Select Leave Meeting to leave the meeting entirely.
6. Select Leave Breakout Room to go back to the welcome room.
For any questions about the Zoom Breakout Rooms, you can go back to the
welcome room at any time to ask the SyBER Tech Support person there.SCHEDULE
Zoom Room 1, 2, 3:
https://westcliff-edu.zoom.us/s/88451748528OPENING & CLOSING
Opening Plenary
by Corrine Hancock, Chaos Coach
Corinne is a globally recognized leadership coach and
saker. She is a serial entrepreneur, a humanitarian, a
mother of two teenage boys, a volunteer wildland
firefighter, and a Victims Advocate for the Arapahoe
County Sheriff’s department. Corinne challenges
leaders and teams to create a positive relationship with
chaos so it is always an Advantage. She is an expert in
motivating and bringing together multi-generational,
multi-cultural teams that can Thrive in any situation.
Corinne is one of the highest rated and most requested
speakers across the country. She uses Chaos to her
Advantage and Thrive!
Closing Plenary
by Dr. Gabriela Kleckova
Dr. Gabriela Kleckova is a university professor,
language teacher, teacher trainer, researcher,
consultant, and materials developer based at the
University of West Bohemia in the Czech Republic. For
TESOL’s 50th anniversary, she was named one of 30
emerging leaders shaping the future of the profession.
Gabriela Kleckova is the TESOL International
Association president for 2021-2022.ABSTRACTS Creating International Relationships Within A Distanced & Isolated Work Environment by Tayler Henslick As distance working has increased, it has become crucial for businesses to create intentional relationships among employees as the physical distance has negatively impacted intentionality requiring leaders to try new approaches in becoming intentional leaders. This presentation will explain the value of intentional relationships and how leaders can maintain a model of intentional leadership. Using Bubbles to Assess COVID-19 Consequences For Small Businesses by Dr. Shinichi Hirokawa The presenter will explain how the bubble concept can be used to study risks faced by small businesses due to COVID-19. He will illustrate the concept with a specific example involving a dental office and explain how a study can be carried out based upon this approach while including a statistical analysis. Developing Communication of International Students In an Online Setting by Dr. Tatiana Andriienko With the growth of digital learning, effective online communication, teamwork, and collaboration are skills that have become essential, especially for international students. However, in traditional communication and ESOL courses, little attention is devoted to developing these specialized skills. This presentation will present participants with research regarding the use of focused exercises to enhance interpersonal digital skills and emotional intelligence.
ABSTRACTS Environmental Sustainability in a Post-COVID Workplace by Dr. Karen Robinson Researchers are just starting to investigate sustainability in a post-COVID world and suggestions for how businesses should approach sustainability are emerging. This presentation will cover important considerations for developing post-COVID sustainability programs. Sustainable Management in Construction Operation Management by Mohamed Sameer Mirza Did you know that sustainable management in construction can significantly improve the harm being done to the planet? The knowledge gained from the BUS 601 operations management course can be used to improve the procedure. This presentation will highlight the process of construction using sustainable green methodologies to preserve the natural balance of earth and benefit stakeholders. Navigating through the Changing Contexts: Critical Self-Reflection for Transformative Learning by Professor Bhawana Shrestha Do you think enough spaces have been provided for female educators to share their narratives on how they navigated through the changing context during the COVID-19 pandemic? This presentation will take you through a self-study done with an attempt to explore the journey of navigating the emotions of working as a female educator in the context of Nepal through critical self-reflection and will share how they helped her realize her personal power to become a better educator.
ABSTRACTS Karmic Spirituality: What you Think, Say, and Do Matters by Samanth Vedamanickam Karma is an action and not a result, which means the future is not set in stone. Spirituality is the ever-changing development of one's own spirit. This presentation will explain how one can change the course of their life by changing their intentional and self-destructive behavior. Tracking Covid-19 with Artificial Intelligence by Professor Kay Shamsa Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool for tracking and treating COVID-19 worldwide. Several U.S. institutions are developing new AI technology or using pre existing technology for this very purpose. This presentation will explain how AI can be used to curate and analyze large amounts of data to identify high risk patients. Robot Derm by Paramita Bhattacharyya The concept of developing artificial skin on a robot is relatively new. In 2019, a group of scientists from Germany developed a system that combined artificial skin with control algorithms and used it to create the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin. It will facilitate more computing capacity through an event-based approach.
ABSTRACTS DNA-Based Vitamin Plan by Dmytro Malashenko Do you feel your meal plan is lacking in vitamins? This presentation will show you a vitamin plan that is tailored just for you based on your DNA results. Participants will learn about the current vitamin industry standards and a new innovation that has the potential to change it. Creating Community Through Co-Teaching During the Pandemic by Dr. Mary Broding & Jodi Consten The co-teaching model pilot at Westcliff University during the 2020+ COVID-19 pandemic has allowed for the increased community, collaboration, creativity, and engagement between students, faculty, and departments. This model sets a precedent for community building and collaborative efforts across disciplines and departments/colleges throughout the pandemic and beyond. Keeping it REAL: Reimagining the Process-Writing Approach Using Google Docs by Dr. Mira Malupa & Jung-Hwan Lee Using ample time to generate ideas, providing helpful feedback, and revising work are important in developing writing skills. In the process-writing approach, both teacher and students must work cooperatively and collaboratively to achieve the desired writing product. In this session, discover how Google docs can help enhance and reinforce the importance of ‘process over the product.’
ABSTRACTS Breaking the Shackles of Education for Students of Color by Emily Gamboa This presentation will cover my research on the impact of the education system on students of color, breaking down and analyzing equality versus equity, racism, and the way students of color are seen when they are being taught in a predominantly White education system. Correlation vs Capital Structure and Returns by George Cruz Understanding stock price movement is crucial when making educated business decisions and determining how this will impact a firm’s bottom line. This presentation will explain the findings from a study on the TSX 60 Index and stock returns to determine the rate of returns during COVID-19 and how firms responded to the economic distress. The True Cost of Education - Who Will Pay the Ultimate Price? by Tiffany McKinnon When instructors say, “use your time wisely,” is the time you’re using really yours? This presentation will cover how COVID-19 made us reconsider our times' actual worth. Participants will explore ideas to improve and adapt their lessons for dual use online and in the classroom to optimize time efficiency for both the teachers and students.
ABSTRACTS Estée Lauder and the Cosmetic War: The Sophisticated Strategies & Technologies Behind Estée Lauder ANR Serum by Ana Lucia Gallo Luna In this presentation, participants will learn how Estée Lauder is adapting to the new norm, keeping up with competitors, and maintaining customer loyalty by presenting its market and strategic analysis of the brand’s key product, Advanced Night Repair Serum. Dividend Policy in Financial Distress: The Case of the US Airlines Industry by Dr. Yvan Nezerwe This presentation will explain a study done that assessed the changes of the dividend policy in the US airlines industry during the year 2020. The year 2020 was financially difficult for airline companies. Since profits are the lifeblood of dividends, the ex-ante hypothesis of the study was that dividend payouts were reduced by airline companies. Managing Employer Health Care Payments For Employee Health Insurance by Randy Nice The employee health insurance cost trend has steadily increased 8-10% annually since 2015 (industry average). Healthcare consumerism, which can offset trend projections, has not been a successful strategy.
PRESENTER BIOS Tayler Henslick Tayler Henslick firmly believes that the individual employee is a company’s key to sustainable competitive advantage. As an admissions manager at Westcliff University with her MBA in Organizational Leadership, she works to provide the necessary resources to her team and students to reach their full potential. Dr. Shinichi Hirokawa Dr. Hirokawa holds a DBA in international business and an MBA in project management earned in the U.S. He published a paper on Japanese market development strategy and has co-authored a medical paper contributing to statistical analysis. He is a dissertation committee member and teaches business classes at Westcliff University. Dr. Tatiana Andriienko Genin Professor Andriienko Genin has conducted research in intercultural communication and translation strategies, history of communication, and teaching ESL oral communication skills. Professor Genin has authored five and co-authored three books and has published 70+ papers in peer- reviewed journals in the areas of intercultural communication, translation studies, and innovative teaching methods. Professor Genin holds a Doctor of Science degree in translation studies, a PhD in linguistics, and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education. Dr. Karen Robinson Dr. Karen Robinson holds a Ph.D. in Industrial- Organizational Psychology and an M.S. in Clinical and Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University. Additionally, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wagner College in New York. She has over 20 years of higher ed teaching and research experience.
PRESENTER BIOS Mohamed Sameer Mirza Mohamed Sameer Mirza has worked as a civil engineer for nearly two years on prestigious projects built in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering with minor specialization in business management. Mohamed Sameer Mirza believes in gaining knowledge for a sustainable future. Prof. Bhawana Shrestha Bhawana Shrestha, a Ph.D. scholar at Kathmandu University School of Education, is exploring the answer to her research question, how to improve her practices as an educational leader. She is the co-founder of My Emotions Matter, an education initiative that works on emotional intelligence, and is a faculty at King’s College, Nepal. Samanth Vedamanickam Samanth Vedamanickam is a chemistry graduate, philosophy post- graduate and has a double master’s in business administration who is currently pursuing a doctorate in business administration. Samanth has over 15 years of experience in imports and exports and business administration. He is also a professional photographer specializing in wedding and astrophotography. Prof. Kay Shamsa Professor K. Shamsa holds an Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California, a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif (Aryamehr) University. She has done postgraduate research in the area of parallel processing & computer routing, published 2 papers, & conducted research in industrial control by microprocessors & microcontrollers.
PRESENTER BIOS Paramita Bhattacharyya MBA, and PhD. candidate, Paramita Bhattacharyya has accomplished Business Paramita Bhattacharyya is a analyst / project manager with over 12 years of experience in requirement gathering, business and technical documentation, defining project roadmap, strategy planning, developing UML and ER diagrams, writing SQL queries, data mapping, writing design documents including HLD, DFD, FRS, Test plan, UAT, initiating JAD sessions and product management. Paramita is knowledgeable about customer preferences and market trends and is an effective communicator with an organized and analytical approach. Dmytro Malashenko Dmytro Malashenko is a full-stack software engineer who works for a grocery delivery company and volunteers for the Food for Everyone Foundation. Dr. Mary Broding SDr. Broding began her teaching career in 2005 and has been involved in higher education as a faculty member, program coordinator, and writing tutor ever since, most recently joining Westcliff University just over one year ago. She has a background in art history, English, and education. Prof. Jodi Consten Professor Consten is currently the Program Chair for the College of Education at Westcliff University. With 25 years of education experience, Professor Consten enjoys collaborating with industry experts to deepen learning, foster innovation, and transform leadership. She holds a master’s degree in administration and a Bachelor of Science in political science and is currently enrolled in the DBA program at Westcliff.
PRESENTER BIOS Dr. Mira Malupa Mira Malupa is an assistant professor at Westcliff University and is one of the first REAL Program instructors. She is an English language specialist for Poland and neighboring countries. Jung-Hwan Lee DJung-Hwan Lee is one of the first REAL students from Daejon City, South Korea. He is pursuing an MBA at Westcliff University. Emily Gamboa Emily Gamboa is currently an undergraduate attending Westcliff University and is majoring in education. She hopes to critically examine the educational system in order to change it for the betterment of students of color. George Cruz George Cruz is a doctoral candidate at Westcliff University. Before attending Westcliff, he received an MBA from Southern States University in San Diego and a BA in Accounting and Management from Lusiades University. He has over 10 years of experience in banking and financial services and has worked for U.S Bank and Wells Fargo in the past and is currently working as business development consultant at Comerica Bank in San Diego.
PRESENTER BIOS Tiffany McKinnon Tiffany McKinnon graduated from the University of Minnesota where she studied Japanese and earned a bachelor's in English. She is an avid storywriter and illustrator in her off-time. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Westcliff University. Ana Lucia Gallo Luna Ana Lucia Gallo Luna is a pharmacist & current MBA student at Westcliff University. She has 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and practical experience in production & quality control. She is working in a cosmetic & wellness product development consulting firm as a project coordinator. She is committed to developing a management career in business development in the pharmaceutical & cosmetic industry. Dr. Yvan Nezerwe Dr. Yvan Nezerwe teaches finance and economics courses at Westcliff University. He is also a Dissertation Chair for the University. Randy Nice Randy Nice has over 25 years of supply chain management experience and over 20 years of project management experience. He has managed over $1 billion in managed purchases along with has completed over 1500 projects. Since 2012, he has led and managed teams which have saved organizations over $45 million and enhanced the quality of life for over 13 million people in the cities where the work took place.
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