JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Preparing for a PhD: A Transactive Memory Approach

Author(s): Anthony C. Hood, Alicja Foksinska, Zakiyyah Ajigbeda, Crystal M. Allman, George Munchus, Lonnie Hannon

Citation: Anthony C. Hood, Alicja Foksinska, Zakiyyah Ajigbeda, Crystal M. Allman, George Munchus, Lonnie Hannong,(2017)"Preparing for a PhD: A Transactive Memory Approach," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 17, Iss. 1, pp. 39-48

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Integrating theoretical insights from transactive memory theory, the current manuscript describes ways in which individuals may develop a cognitive and behavioral division of labor to mobilize the tasks, expertise and people necessary to successfully gain admission to doctoral programs. We employ this transactive memory framework to organize insights gained from the authors’ experience with and observations of the Annual Conference of The PhD Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing ethnic diversity in corporate boardrooms by diversifying business classrooms in higher education. Implications, recommendations and directions for future research are offered.