Conestoga School of Business professor Homeira Ekhtari was named a 2024 Paul R. Lawrence Fellow to continue developing her case research skills.
Business professor Homeira Ekhtari was named a Paul R. Lawrence Fellow.
The fellowships, granted by the Case Research Foundation, enable doctoral students and early-career faculty members to attend the annual conference of the North American Case Research Association (NACRA) for specialized training in case research, writing and teaching.
The Case Research Foundation promotes awareness, development, and dissemination of case research, writing and teaching through the provision of scholarships, grants and more.
Ekhtari is honoured and said she's excited to contribute to the field and represent Conestoga with pride.
"This recognition is a significant milestone in my academic journey and a testament to the support and opportunities provided by Conestoga," Ekhtari said. "Being named a fellow is both humbling and inspiring. It provides me with a unique platform to further develop my skills in case research, which is a critical area of focus in my role as a professor in the International Business Management program. I plan to leverage this opportunity to collaborate with fellow researchers, engage in innovative projects, and contribute to advancing case research methodologies."
Case research involves the development of field research-based, decision-focused teaching cases drawn from real organizations. These cases are designed to address issues in various administration-related disciplines and are used primarily for educational purposes.
Ekhtari is looking forward to this opportunity to enrich her academic pursuits as well as those of Conestoga students and other educators.
"This fellowship enhances my professional growth and positively affects Conestoga. It highlights the college's commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting faculty in pursuing scholarly achievements. I am excited to bring new insights and experiences to benefit our students and the broader educational community."
The fellowship program is sponsored by Conestoga's Open Access Teaching Case Journal. This resource has increased the accessibility of case research, particularly for post-secondary applied teaching and research through a collaborative approach to case development and review. It uses open education practices and is a free-to-use, free-to-publish, double-blind peer-reviewed publishing outlet.
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