The Qualitative Inquiry Circle (QUIC) is a social and intellectual circle of graduate students with interest in qualitative inquiry, specifically inquiry that has the intent of advocating for social justice.

We foster community, spur networking, and provide space for the critical discussion of qualitative epistemologies, theories, methodologies, methods, analyses, and representations. We also encourage discussion concerning professional development and the consideration of the thesis/dissertation process, teaching portfolios, recommendation letters, job applications/interviews, research/teaching presentations, peer emotional support, and mentorship. Finally, we come together to share ideas, give critique, and gain support for individual qualitative thesis/dissertation research development and completion.

Meeting Format

QUIC meets one Friday each month from 6-9pm (TBA)

• 6-7pm We enjoy each other's company, eat dinner, and get to know one another
• 7-8pm Students discuss their progress and pose questions concerning individual research projects
• 8-9pm One student (to be decided during our first meeting each Fall) presents her/his research at length and is given intensive feedback by the circle members.

Current Members

Advisor:

Lisbeth A. Berbary, Ph.D.

Qualitative Coordinator

Student Members:

Rashunda L. Stitt

• Educational Psychology
• Black Feminism/Narrative Inquiry

Jessika Boles

• Educational Psychology
• Poststructuralism/Case Study

 Lamont Simmons

• Higher and Adult Education
• Case Study Methodology

 Claire Williams

• Counselor Education
• Feminism(s)/CRT/Narrative Inquiry

 Shelly Burr

• Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
• Case Study Methodology

 Lee Wallace

• Higher and Adult Education
• Case Study Methodology

 Pepper E. Walker

• Higher and Adult Education
• Black Feminist Theory/Narrative Inquiry

 Suzanne Schmidle

• Political Science/Ed Research
• Post-colonialism/Narrative Inquiry

 Heather Dannison

• Counseling Psychology
• Queer Theory/Narrative Inquiry

 Lemondra Hamilton

• Higher Ed and Leadership
• Critical Race Theory/Narrative Inquiry

 Jay Brooksby

• Counseling Psychology
• Constructivist Theory/Case Study

Membership

Although housed in the School of Education, students throughout the University of Memphis who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

Must be engaged in qualitative research

Must be in/have completed EDPR 7/8561 (B or above)

Must commit to attend five of six monthly meetings

Must commit to one 1-hour presentation each academic year

QUIC is limited to ten members per academic school year

For more information please contact Dr. Lisbeth A. Berbary.