Preston B. Cosgrove

Preston B. Cosgrove is an Associate Professor at Concordia University in Mequon, WI. Dr. Cosgrove has published articles and chapters related to his research interests in faith based integration and research methods. Dr. Cosgrove earned his PhD in Leadership for the Advancement for Learning and Service in Higher Education from Cardinal Stritch University. Dr. Cosgrove enjoys traveling with his family when he is not working.

Publications

Learning Through Metaphors With Adult Doctoral Students
Learning Through Metaphors With Adult Doctoral Students
Preston B. Cosgrove. © 2024. 20 pages.
With doctoral attrition rates at 50%, there is a need to better support and facilitate doctoral student success. Although multiple solutions are needed, addressing students'...
The Nature of Success in Doctoral Education: The Roles of the Student, the Advisor, and Goals
The Nature of Success in Doctoral Education: The Roles of the Student, the Advisor, and Goals
Preston B. Cosgrove. © 2022. 15 pages.
Doctoral attrition rates have remained around 50% for nearly four decades at significant costs to the student, department, institution, and society. In this chapter, the author...
Implications of Mixing Methods: Balancing Paradigmatic and Validation Distinctives
Implications of Mixing Methods: Balancing Paradigmatic and Validation Distinctives
Preston B. Cosgrove. © 2020. 24 pages.
Much like a jigsaw puzzle box top guides one in how to connect the pieces, a research paradigm operates as a conscious or subconscious influence in conducting a research project....
The Nature of Success in Doctoral Education: The Roles of the Student, the Advisor, and Goals
The Nature of Success in Doctoral Education: The Roles of the Student, the Advisor, and Goals
Preston B. Cosgrove. © 2019. 20 pages.
Doctoral attrition rates have remained around 50% for nearly four decades at significant costs to the student, department, institution, and society. In this chapter, the author...