The website of Ryan J. Davis

National
Cooper, M. A., Smith, Z., & Davis, R. J. (2009, September). Higher education funding in the current economic climate. Panel discussion moderated at the Congressional Black Caucus' Annaul Legislative Conference, Washington, DC.

Taub, D., Stange, V., & Davis, R. J. (2009, June). Advancing the profession and your professional development through writing for publication. Session presented at the Association of College and University Student Housing - International annual conference, Baltimore, MD.

Jones, D. E., Davis, R. J., & Harris, K. (2009, April). Networking strategies to increase social capital in higher education. Session presented at the American College Personnel Association annual convention, Washington, DC.

Davis, R. J., & Palmer, R. T. (2008, November). The 'second chance' to college access: How summer bridge programs structure opportunity for under-prepard students. Research paper discussed in a roundtable session at the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual meeting, Jacksonville, FL.

Palmer, R. T., & Davis, R. J. (2008, November). The impact of family support for African American males at a historically Black university: Affirming the revision of Tinto's theory. Research paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual meeting, Jacksonville, FL.

Easley, N., Norfles, N., Stembridge, A., & Davis, R. J. (2008, September). Taking your career to the next level via graduate education. Session presented at the Council for Opportunity in Education annual conference, Washington, DC.

McCluskey-Titus, P., Jahr, P., Schmitt, C., Cawthon, T., Hobgood, K., Davis, R. J., Baumann, J., & Perlman, C. (2008, June). Writing for publication for new(er) writers: A hands on workshop. Session presented at the Association of College and University Student Housing - International annual conference, Orlando, FL.

Corwin, Z. B., & Davis, R. J. (2008, March). Unmet need(s): How the context of financial aid affects students in foster care. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association annual meeting, New York, NY.

Palmer, R. T., Davis, R. J., McClendon, S. A., & Hilton, A. A. (2008, March). Remediation under siege: Threatening access to higher education for Black male students. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association annual meeting, New York, NY.

Davis, R. J. (2008, March). The role of college opportunity in increasing U.S. global competitiveness: A policy perspective. Paper presented at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Student Research Conference, Cambridge, MA.

Harper, S. R., Rhoades, G., Perna, L., Chang, M., Gasman, M., Hurtado, S., & Davis, R. J. (2007, November). Connecting colorless things to things of color: How higher education contributes to the cyclical reproduction of racism in America. Symposium presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual meeting, Louisville, KY.

Davis, R. J. (2007, October). Effective advising practices for orientating and retaining undergraduates from foster care. Poster board session presented at the National Academic Advising Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Davis, R. J., & Emerson, J. (2007, April). Institutionally-alienated and self-isolated: Undergraduate students from foster care. Session presented at the American College Personnel Association/National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Joint Conference, Orlando, FL.

Davis, R. J., Bruns, D., Fields, K., Krieg, A., Swilley, A., & Rychner, J. (2007, April). $tudent affairs advancement: A panel of experts! Commission for Administrative Leadership sponsored program presented at the American College Personnel Association/National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Joint Conference, Orlando, FL.

Brown, M. C., Curs, B., Davis, R. J., Lewis, C. (2006, November). Getting published as a graduate student. Invited graduate student session presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Harper, S. R., & Davis, R. J. (2006, November). The role of summer bridge programs in access, college adjustment, and persistence among Black male undergraduates: Implications for policy. Research paper presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Perna, L. W., Harper, S. R., McDonough, P., Wooden, O. S., St. John, E. P., & Davis, R. J. (2006). Increasing access to college: Understanding the role of high school guidance counselors. Symposium presented at the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Cawthon, T. W., Jones, D., Schmitt, C., Davis, R. J., Baughman, J., & Perlman, C. (2006, June). Writing as a professional development opportunity. Session presented at the Association of College and University Student Housing Officers - International, Atlanta, GA.

Davis, R. J. (2006, June). Financial aid, persistence, and degree attainment among college students from foster care. Research briefing presented at the Student Financial Aid Research Network Conference, Providence, RI.

Davis, R. J., & Erisman, W. (2006, June). College goal sunday: Reducing financial aid barriers for underrepresented student? Session presented at the Student Financial Aid Research Network Conference, Providence, RI.

Weston, M. E., & Davis, R. J. (2006, June). College Goal Sunday: A national initiative to increase college access for low-income, first generation students. Session presented at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education, Chicago, IL.

Davis, R. J. & Redd, K. E. (2006, May). Financial aid, persistence, and degree attainment among college students from foster care. Session presented at the Educational Policy Institute’s International Retention Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Catching, C., Davis, R. J., & Best, T. J. (2006, March). Making a Difference: Creating and Implementing A Black Men’s Retreat. General conference program presented at the American College Personnel Association national convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Harper, S. R., Davis, R. J., Ingram, T. N., Nichols, A. H., & Young, E. (2006, March). Panel on improving the status of African American male undergraduates: Part 2. General interest session presented at the Annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference, Washington, DC.

Davis, R. J. (2006, February). Student Characteristics and trends among Orphan and Non-Orphan Undergraduates. Research paper presented at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Student Research Conference and International Forum, Cambridge, MA.

Davis, R. J. & Jones, D. E. (2005, July). Discover the possibilities: Incorporating African American men in residence life. Poster-board session presented at the Association of College and University Student Housing-International conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Jones, B., Berry, W. E., Davis, R. J. Diggs, T., Gregg, A. L., & Lofton, M. (2005, June). Black males in higher education – why they come, why they leave, why they stay: Strategies for recruiting, rewarding, retaining them. Case Study/Model program presented at National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education, New York, NY.

Kenechukwu, M., Davis, R. J., Kelly, R., Patton, L. D., & Sturdivant, A. (2005, April). The African American doctoral experience: Insights, advice, and perspectives. Standing Commission for Graduate Students and New Professionals sponsored program presented at the American College Personnel Association national convention, Nashville, TN.

Harrison, S. K., Davis, R. J., Cohen, A., & Watson, T. (2005, April). Student learning imperative in practice: Enhancing learning through content analysis. Commission for Assessment and Student Development sponsored program presented at the American College Personnel Association national convention, Nashville, TN.

Coaxum, J., & Davis, R. J. (2004, November). Where brown didn’t reach: The impact of schooling on African American males. Research paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration national convention, Kansas City, MO.

Regional
Davis, R. J. (2006, October). Financial aid and college success for undergraduates from foster care: Implications for institutions in the rocky mountain region. Invited research paper presented at the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators annual conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Davis, R. J., Jones, D. E., & Hargrove, D. (2005, February). Where is the Black male leadership in residence life? A regional survey report. Survey presented at Southeast Association for Housing Officers annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.

Diaz, W., Davis, R. J., & Jones, D. E. (2004, November). M.A.L.E.S-Men achieving leadership, excellence and success: A model for student leadership, community service, and retention for students of color. Best practice session presented at Annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region I Conference, Mystic, CT.

Statewide
Davis, R. J. (December, 2006). College access for foster care students. Invited panelist presented at the Commonwealth College Access Network Conference, Richmond, VA.

Delong, A., Multson, T., & Davis, R. J. (November, 2006). Financial aid strategies that influence retention. Invited panelist at the Supporting Early Success in College: Best Practices in Student Retention Conference sponsored by the MELMAC Education Foundation, Rockport, ME.

Davis, R. J., Edwards, K., Jones, D. E., & Mink, D. (October, 2006). Best practices in recruiting and retaining African American students. Invited panelist at the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches' Summit on Higher Education and the Status of African Americans in Connecticut, Yale University, New Haven, CT.

Davis, R. J. Estler, S. E., Gable, R. K., & Mango, C. (2005, June). Paving paths for Latinos in higher education by obtaining the doctorate. Session presented at the Connecticut Association for Latino’s in Higher Education annual conference, New Britain, CT.

Alford, T., Adams, J., Davis, R. J., Martells, D. & Smith, A. (2002, November). Empowering M.A.L.E.S. to reach beyond the stars. Roundtable discussion presented at the Connecticut Resident Assistant Conference, New Britain, CT.

Institutional
Davis, R. J. (2007, December). The book of life. Invited guest speaker at the Black Alumni Chapter Induction Ceremony at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Davis, R. J. (2007, April). Summer bridge programs as quasi-total institutions. Research paper presented at the Graduate Interaction Research Day: Nine Decades of Scholarship and Innovation Conference at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Davis, R. J., & Beeson, J., Massey, J., & Burt, B. A. (2007, April). Networking and career preparation in higher education. Panel discussion to be held in the Capstone of Higher Education graduate course at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Davis, R. J. (March, 2007). Summer bridge programs as quasi-total institutions. Research paper presented at the Voices of Future Educational Policy Leaders Graduate Student Conference at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Bourhill, J., Davis, R. J., & Gregory, D. E. (2005, March). Careers in higher education. Panel discussion sponsored by the Division of Student Services at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Davis, R. J. (2004, October). Transitioning from recognizing to appreciating diversity: A four-step model for student leaders. Two sessions presented at the Old Dominion University Leadership Lab, Norfolk, VA.

Community
Davis, R. J. (2008, February). 2nd annual career panel. Invited guest speaker at the Educational Talent Search Program at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Davis, R. J., Moulds, C., & Peirson, W. (2005, February). The importance of educational success. Lecture presented at Carry Elementary School, Hampton, VA.