Research

Digital Research Profiles

• Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  French, A. & Elue, C. (Forthcoming). “This Semester was Everything”: Doctoral Students’ Experiences with Black Women Faculty. Accepted to the Journal of Negro Education.

  Martinez, E. & Elue, C. (Forthcoming). From Community College to Graduate School: Exploring the Role of Academic Advisors in Promoting Graduate Education at Baccalaureate Degree-Granting Community Colleges. Accepted to the Journal of Higher Education.

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E. & Elue, C. (2020). “I was going to be in residence life for life”: Exploring the Experiences of Former Student Affairs Professionals Turned Faculty. Journal of Education Human Resources, 38(3), 365-385. https://doi.org/10.3138/jehr-2019-0002

  Martinez, E. & Elue, C. (2020). Academic Advising and the Community College Baccalaureate: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice. The NACADA Journal, 40(1)110-122. https://doi.org/10.12930/NACADA-18-16

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2020). Experiences of student affairs professionals of color turned faculty: A collaborative autoethnography. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 57(1), 42-54. DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2019.1644114

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E. & Elue, C. (2019). Social media use, legitimacy, and imposter phenomenon: A collaborative autoethnography among early career faculty. Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research, 14(2)125-136.

  Elue, C. & Martinez, E. (2018). Show Me the Money: Examining Institutional-Based Financial Aid for Baccalaureate Degree Seeking Students at Rural Community Colleges. Community College Journal of Research and Practice- Exchange. 1-4. DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2018.1470043

  Boske, C., Elue, C., Osanloo, A, & Newcomb, W. (2018). Promoting inclusive holistic graduate admissions in educational leadership preparation programs. Frontiers in Education. 3(17), 1-13. DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2018.00017

  Elue, C. (2018). Latina/o/x Students and Intercollegiate Athletics: Participation, College Choice, and Experiences: Special Issue Introduction. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education 12 (1), 1-3.

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2018). Latina/o/x Students and Intercollegiate Athletics: Participation, College Choice, and Experiences. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 12(1).  

  Boske, C., & Elue, C. (2018). “Hold on! I’ll Just Google It!”: Critical Conversations Regarding Dimensions of Diversity in a School Leadership Preparation Program. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 21(1), 78-99.

  Boske, C., & Elue, C. (2017). Are You Qualified to Be a Member of This “Elite Group”? A School Leadership Preparation Program Examines the Extent “Diverse” Candidates Are Admitted to Graduate School. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 20(2), 145-162.

  Cruz, J., Okoh, O., Gooden, A., Spates, K., Elue, C., & Rousseau, N.  (2016). The Evolution of Black Feminist Thought. Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, 5 (3), 77-100. DOI: 10.1525/dcqr.2016.5.3.77.

  Knoeppel, R., First, P., Della Sala, M., Ordu, C. (2014). Finance equity, student achievement, and justice: A five state analysis of equality of opportunity. Journal of Educational Administration, 52(6), 812-832.

  Gonzales, L. D., Martinez, E., & Ordu, C. (2014). Exploring faculty experiences in a striving university through the lens of academic capitalism. Studies in Higher Education, 39(7), 1097-1115. DOI:10.1080/03075079.2013.777401.

  Gosha, K., Porter, J., Cherry, D., Ordu, C., & Horace, J. (2014). Spiritual counseling for male college students using embodied conversational agents. Journal of Progressive Policy & Practice, 2(1), 123-129.

  Horace, J., Ordu, C., & Martinez, E. (2013). The Graduate Students that Could: Support Mechanisms for Students of Color. Palmetto Practitioner, 1-9.

  Martinez, E., Ordu, C., McFarlane, A., & Della Sala, M. (2013). Striving to Obtain a Work-Life Balance: The Full-Time Doctoral Student. The International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 8, 39-59.

• International, National, and Local Conference Presentations

  Elue, C. & French, A. (2020). Peel back the veil: An exploration of Black women faculty experiences in academia. Research paper presented at the Georgia Education Research Association Conference.

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2019, February). The intersection of social media and imposter syndrome in early career faculty: A collaborative autoethnography. Lecture session presented at the Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE) Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

  Elue, C., Iverson, S., Cichy, K., & McClaine, E. (2018, November). Reconceptualizing mentoring: An exploration of the "woke mentoring" experiences of McNair Scholars. Research paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Tampa, FL.

  Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2018, November). From the community college to graduate school: Exploring the role of academic advisors in promoting graduate education at baccalaureate degree-granting community colleges. Research paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Tampa, FL.

  French, A. & Elue, C. (2018, November). Heightened Expectations and Apprehensions: Perceptions of Black Women Faculty. Research paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Tampa, FL.

  Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2018, October). Academic advising and the community college baccalaureate: implications for research, policy, and practice. Research paper presented at the annual National Academic Advising Association in Phoenix, AZ.

  Elue, C. (2018, April). A Dream Deferred: An analysis of policies and laws that are impacting educational access for immigrant students. Roundtable presented at the annual American Education Research Association Conference in New York City, NY.

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2018, April). Exploring the experiences of former student affairs professionals turned faculty. Roundtable presented at the annual American Education Research Association Conference in New York City, NY.

  Elue, C. (2018, April). Demystifying Financial Aid in Higher Education. (Division J-Postsecondary Education). Chaired paper session at the annual American Education Research Association Conference in New York City, NY.

  Elue, C. (2017, November). Is our knowledge good knowledge? An exploration of the experiences of faculty women of color. Research poster presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Houston, TX.

  Guillaume, R., Martinez, E., & Elue, C. (2017, April). The Intersection of Social Media and Emotional Intelligence: A collaborative autoethnography. Roundtable presentation facilitated at the annual American Education Research Association Conference in San Antonio, TX.

  Boske, C. & Elue, C. (2016, November). Not convinced 'these' students meet our “criteria”: Exclusive graduate education in educational administration programs. Research paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference (UCEA) in Detroit, MI.

  Elue, C. (2016, November). Who has Access to the Public Good? The Financial Implications to College for Rural Low Income Students. Research paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Columbus, OH.

  Elue, C. (2016, November). The Underutilization of the Public Good: Examining Issues around Work life Balance and Attrition of Graduate Students. Roundtable facilitated at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Columbus, OH.

  Elue, C. & Martinez, E. (2016, April). Show me the money: Supporting baccalaureate degree seeking students at rural community colleges. Research poster presented at Council for the Study of Community Colleges Conference in Plano, TX.

  Elue, C. & Martinez, E. (2016, April). I’m Every Woman: Exploring Issues of Work Life Balance among Graduate Students of Color. Research poster presented at the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference in Champaign, IL.

  Elue, C. (2016, April). Educating Diverse Democracies: A Portrait of the Legal Barriers to the Education of Immigrant Children. Roundtable presentation given at the American Education Research Association Conference in Washington, D.C.

  Elue, C. (2016, April). Postsecondary Decision-Making among Students of Color: Perceptions, Reflections and Influences. (Division J-Postsecondary Education). Chair of Session at the American Education Research Association in Washington D.C.

  Cruz, J., Okoh, O., Gooden, A., Spates, K., Elue, C., & Rousseau, N.  (2016, April). The Evolution of Black Feminist Thought. Research paper presented at the Africa and the Global Atlantic World Conference in Kent, OH.

  Elue, C. (2015, November).  Access Granted or Access Denied? An Exploration of Factors That Impact the College Choice Decisions and Attendance of Rural, Low Income Students. Poster presentation at the Education Law Association Conference in Cleveland, OH.

  Elue, C. & Satlykgylyjova, M. (2015, November). Eliminating the Margins: Examining Issues of Educational Access for Immigrant Students. Critical Conversation facilitated at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in San Diego, CA.

  Elue, C. (2015, November). Re-Imagining the Frontiers of Education for Rural Low-Income Students. Research paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in San Diego, CA.

  Elue, C. (2015, April). Toward Justice: Exploring College Choice Decisions of Low-Income Students and Access to Higher Education. Research paper presented at the annual American Education Research Association Conference in Chicago, IL.

  Elue, C. & First, P.  (2015, February). A Portrait of the Legal Barriers to the Education of Immigrant Children: An Analysis of State Statutes, National Initiatives and Potential Economic Impact. Research paper presented at the National Education Finance Conference in St. Louis, MO.

  Elue, C. (2014, November). Educational Rights and Justice for Rural Low-Income Students: Examining Factors that Impact College Choice Decisions. Research paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in Washington, D.C.

  Elue, C. (2014, November). Methodologies for Studying the Legal Components of Education Issues: The Use of Phenomenology in Studying Legal Educational Issues. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in Washington, D.C.

  Elue, C. & Satlykgylyjova, M. (2014, November). Women’s School Leader’s Impact on the Educational Outcomes of Immigrant Students. Research paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in Washington, D.C.

  Elue, C. (2014, November). Higher Education, Law, and Policy Issues: Rural, Low Income Students Financing their College Education. Roundtable presentation at the Education Law Association in San Diego, CA.

  Ordu, C. & First, P. (2014, May). The Realism Behind the Law: Examining the Legal Inequalities of Educational Access for Immigrant Children. Research paper presented at the annual Law and Society Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

  First, P. & Ordu, C. (2014, April). The Updated Impact of State and Federal Legislation on Access and Financing of Education for Immigrant Children. Research paper presented at the National Education Finance Conference in Louisville, KY.

  Ordu, C.  (2013, November). Understanding the College Choice Decisions of Rural, Low-Income Students: Policy and Practice. Research paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in Indianapolis, IN.

  Gosha, K., Ordu, C., Horace, J., Turner, M. (2013, October). Using Interactive Storytelling Agents to Broaden Participation in Computing. Research paper presentation at the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

  Ordu, C. (2013, May). Power and Privilege: The Impact of Financial Aid on Low-Income Students’ College Choice. Research paper presentation at the annual Law and Society Conference in Boston, MA.

  Ordu, C. (2013, May). The Impact of Financial Aid on Rural Low-Income Students’ College Choice. Roundtable Session held at the National Education Finance Conference in Indianapolis, IN.

  Ordu, C. (2013, March). Reflections of the Past: Defining the Future of Higher Education by Increasing Access for Low-Income Students. Poster presented at the National Black Graduate Student Association Conference in Detroit, MI.

  Gosha, K., Benjamin, T., Ordu, C., & Horace, J. (2013, March). Recruiting Graduate Students of Color Through Developing Online Graduate Student Panels. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference in New Orleans, LA.

  First, P., Ordu, C., & Martinez, E. (2012, November). The Legal Rights of Immigrant Children to a Publicly Funded Education in the United States.  Paper presented at the annual Education Law Association Conference in Hilton Head, SC.

  Ordu, C. (2012, November).  Living in Freedom: Underserved Students Navigating the Financial Aid Process. Poster presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

  Martinez, E., Ordu, C., & First, P. (2012, November). An Analysis of Laws Affecting the Education of Immigrant Children in the U.S. Paper presented at the University Council of Educational Administration Conference in Denver, CO.

  Knoeppel, R., First, P., Della Sala, M., Ordu, C. (2012, November). Finance Equity, Student Achievement, and Justice: A Five State Analysis of Equality of Opportunity. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Conference in Denver, CO.

  Knoeppel, R., First, P., Della Sala, M., Piotrowski, M., & Ordu, C. (2012, April). Measuring Equity: Creating the New Standards for Inputs and Outputs.  Paper presented at the annual American Education Research Association Conference in Vancouver, Canada.

  Ordu, C., Martinez, E., & First, P. (2012, June). The Effect of Immigration Turmoil in the United States on the Education of Immigrant Children: An Interpretative Policy Analysis.  Paper presented at the International Conference on Law and Society in Honolulu, HI.

  Ordu, C., Martinez, E., & First, P. (2012, May). A Plea for Justice in the Financing of Education for Immigrant Students in the United States. Paper presented at the National Education Finance Conference in San Antonio, TX.

  Ordu, C., Gosha, K., & Horace, J. (2012, March).  Recruiting Students of Color through Developing Online Graduate Student Panels. Paper presented at the National Conference for the Best Practices in Achievement for Students of Color, Clemson, SC.

  First, P., Ordu, C., & Martinez, E. (2011, June). Seeking Justice for English Language Learners: The Intersection of United States Standards, Finance, and Law. Paper presented at the annual Law and Society Conference in San Francisco, CA.

  Regional/Local Presentations

   Elue, C. (2018, May). Caught in the Crosshairs: An Analysis of the Legal Landscape Impacting the Educational Access for Immigrant Students and Their Families. Research paper to be presented at the Georgia Immigration Research Network at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA.

  Elue, C. & Martinez, E. (2017, October). The missing links: Exploring critical issues around work-life balance and attrition of graduate students. Research paper presented at the Georgia Education Research Association Conference (GERA) in Augusta, GA.

  Elue, C. (2017, March). Imposter Be Gone. Presentation talk given at the Siegal Institute’s Phenomenal Women’s Conference at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA.

  Cruz, J., Okoh, O., Gooden, A., Spates, K., Elue, C., & Rousseau, N. (2016, February). The Spirit of Black Feminist Thought: Developing the Ekwe Collective. Roundtable presentation at Feminist Friday’s hosted at Kent State University in Kent, OH.

  Ordu, C. & Gavin, R. (2010, February). Transitioning into an Already Made Staff (updated version). Presentation at the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

  Ordu, C. & Gavin, R. (2009, October). Transitioning into an Already Made Staff. Presentation conducted at the Georgia Housing Officers Conference, Atlanta, GA.