1. Doctoral Program Orientation

2. SAS Mission and the SPL Model
Section 1:
SAS Mission and the SPL Model

3. Section 1 Topics After viewing this section, you should be able to:
Describe the SAS Mission Statement
Describe the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader (SPL) Model

4. SAS Mission
To develop leaders who will create new models that explain, predict, and improve organizational performance. These leaders are scholar-practitioners who conduct research as a foundation for creative action, influence policy decision, and guide diverse organizations through effective decision- making.

5. SPL Model Scholarship Practice Leadership
In the SPL Model, students learn:
Scholarship
Lifelong learning using academic skills
Practice
Community and workplace contribution
Leadership
Ability to exert positive influence

6. Leadership SPL Model Scholarship Practice
Leadership is the active component that pulls scholarship and practice together
Leadership
Scholarship
Practice

7. SPL Model
The SPL model encourages me to learn new ideas. It also makes me think about the way I learn and encourages me to take responsibility and accountability for my process, learning strategies, and research initiatives.

8. SPL Model
Creates new ideas and insights enacting the SPL model
Integrates content knowledge, students’ experience, values, accountability, and core values
Scholarly Facts and Content
Practitioner Facts and Content

9. SPL Model
Who am I as a professional and member of the doctoral community?
What do I want to contribute to the doctoral community?

10. How can I lead others toward positive change?
SPL Model
How do I assure personal responsibility and accountability for my learning process?
How can I lead others toward positive change?

11. SPL Model SPL is unique for each student:
Create your own questions to guide your inquiry as you progress
in the program
Use your own questions to help build your doctoral identity

12. SAS Program Information, Program Structure, and Culture
Section 2:
SAS Program Information, Program Structure, and Culture

13. Section 2 Topics After viewing this section, you should be able to:
Explain the program structure
Describe the SAS Culture

14. SAS Program Information
SAS website
View the Dean’s message on the SAS website homepage
Peruse the other sections of the website to become familiar with SAS programs
Questions?
Ask your instructor any questions you have about the doctoral program

15. SAS Culture - Collaboration and Doctoral Community
Collaborative learning is central to the SAS culture.
Collaborative Learning
The Doctoral Community
Engage in peer review and peer evaluation
Share best practices with peers to enhance learning
Strengthen leadership, followership, and collaborative skills
Provide opportunities to create shared knowledge
Students are accountable for co-creating a rich, supportive learning community
Peer networking can benefit students professionally
Doctoral friendships may last a lifetime

16. Doctoral Community
You will have the opportunity to engage in and contribute to:
The creation or co-creation of new ideas
Communities of active critical inquiry
The development of your identity and voice as a scholar, practitioner, leader
A rich context of residencies
A collaborative learning atmosphere

17. Program Structure: Types of Courses
Online Group-Study Courses
Students interact in the online classroom environment.
Dissertation Courses
Students work one-on-one with a dissertation chair or University Research Methodologist in the online classroom environment.
Residencies
Students interact face-to-face at a University of Phoenix campus or residency location.

18. Program Structure: Benefits of Course Types
Online Group-Study Courses
Asynchronous online learning environment
Eight-week courses facilitated by a practitioner or researchers
Dissertation Courses
One-on-one dissertation chair support facilitated by a University Methodologist.
Flexible time frame for working adults
Residencies
Face-to-face interaction to strengthen dialogue and oral presentation skills
Build community with their peers inside and outside of class

19. Section 3:
Your Graduation Team

20. Section 3 Topics After viewing this section, you should be able to:
Describe your graduation team
Explain the role of each graduation team member

21. Your Graduation Team
Until now, your Enrollment Representative has solely supported you through the admission process.
Now, the other members of your Graduation Team will support you through program completion.

22. Your Graduation Team What to expect:
Your Enrollment Representative will introduce you to your Academic Counselor
Your Academic Counselor and Financial Advisor will contact you throughout your degree program
Your Graduation Team will support you, not “direct” you
You should reach out to your Academic Counselor or Financial Advisor if you have any questions or concerns

23. Your Graduation Team
Hello! I’m your Enrollment Representative. Welcome to the doctoral program. I’ll help you with the admissions process and be your point of contact for the first couple classes you take. After these classes, I’ll introduce you to your Academic Counselor.

24. Your Graduation Team
Hello! I’m your Academic Counselor. I will help you with scheduling and answer any questions you have about program policy or procedures. I will contact you before each of your major program milestones, such as your residency and dissertation courses. I look forward to helping you.

25. Your Graduation Team
Hello! I am your Financial Advisor. I will be your main point of contact for any questions or concerns you have regarding financial issues. Talk to you soon!

26. Your Graduation Team Questions or concerns:
Direct all questions or concerns regarding scheduling, program policies, and procedures to your Academic Counselor, not the Dean’s office
Direct all questions or concerns regarding the syllabus, assignments, or grades to your course facilitator, not your Academic Counselor

27. Your New Role
Although your Graduation Team will support you, your role now is to:
Take accountability for your own success
Self-direct your learning
Self-assess your progress
Co-create a rich, productive doctoral community
Make adjustments to ensure steady progress and improvement
Commit to reaching your graduation goals

28. Summary You are beginning an exciting doctoral journey
SAS offers a wealth of resources to help you succeed
You create your own success
Congratulations on joining SAS and welcome to the program!