Student Research
Journal of Appreciative Education
The Journal of Appreciative Education shares empirical research studies using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches and literature-based articles advancing theories and scholarship in Appreciative Education.
Appreciative Education Research Group
The Appreciative Education (AE) Research Group brings together over 50 faculty, graduate students, and researchers to support the development of research in Appreciative Education. PhD students in Florida Atlantic University's Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology share their research as they prepare for student milestones. The AE Research Group also gives students opportunities to prepare to disseminate research findings.
2026
January 30, 2026 – Exploring strategies for research in Appreciative Education at the Appreciative Education Conference, Mykel Beorchia
February 2, 2026 – Literature review on empirical studies of Appreciative Advising, Mykel Beorchia
March 12, 2026 – Preparing and reviewing conference proposals, Mykel Beorchia
April 9, 2026 – Developing a journal article from a presentation, Amanda Propst Cuevas, Ph.D.
May 14, 2026 – Research data analysis, Jessica Brynes
2025
January 10, 2025 – Exploring strategies for research in Appreciative Education at the Appreciative Education Conference, Mykel Beorchia and Ye He, Ph.D.
February 12, 2025 – Strategies for sharing research, Group discussion
March 18, 2025 – Co-creating a protocol for feedback on research, Group discussion
April 22, 2025 – Dissertation defense practice, Bryan Hursh
May 27, 2025 – Dissertation data analysis, Mónica Martínez El Sheikh
October 9, 2025 – Research writing strategies, Group discussion
December 8, 2025 – Dissertation Findings, Mónica Martínez El Sheikh
FAU Student Research
Mónica Martínez El Sheikh
Bryan Hursh, Ph.D.
Meagan Elsberry, Ph.D.
FAU Student Research Articles
Propst Cuevas, A. E. P., Bloom, J. L., Hursh, B. D., & Warshaw, B. (2025). “We’re just better together”: The benefits and challenges of a campus- wide adoption of appreciative advising. 12(2).
Elsberry, M., Bloom, J. L., Cuevas, A. P., & Beorchia, M. (2023). Appreciative administration in action: How the appreciative education theory‐to‐practice framework is being infused into higher education administrative practices. New Directions for Student Services, 2023(184), 77–82. https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.20496
Appreciative Education Conference - Research Track
2026 FAU Student Research Highlight - Toward Becoming an Appreciative Campus: The Benefits and Challenges of Adopting Appreciative Advising Campus-Wide
Presenters: Bryan D Hursh, Amanda E Propst Cuevas, Ph.D., Jennifer L Bloom, Ed.D.
Through this interactive session, presenters will share an overview of their published qualitative research study, which explores the benefits and challenges of implementing Appreciative Advising campus-wide at one institution. Presenters will invite participants to an engaging discussion about the research findings, implications for practice, and recommendations for future research. For practical application, participants will brainstorm with colleagues their ideas on how to effectively implement Appreciative Advising on their campus and explore possible future research opportunities on this topic.
Infusing Research in Higher Education Practice
Appreciative Education research is shared through webinars and theory-to-practice applications in the Appreciative Advising Institute, Appreciative Education Conference, Appreciative Advising Online Course, and Appreciative Administration Online Course.