Author Archives: Shaun

The worth of a degree is either its versatility or specificity. Criminal justice degrees combine both aspects. Graduates work in several professions while also specializing to advance further. Criminal justice is simply the study of practices and institutions that governments … Continue reading →

Many of us will be traveling by car over the Christmas holiday to visit with family and friends.  I see a direct analogy between the trips that many of us will take and an someone’s goal or new year’s resolution to go back to … Continue reading →

I recently read a Barna Research Report that really resonated with me.  It indicated, overall, 70 million Americans (31% of adults) feel “held back or defined by something in their past. This perception was most commonly expressed by younger adults, blacks, … Continue reading →

What would this world be like if everyone who wanted it had access to relevant education for free? In recent weeks, I have been looking closely at organizations like the Khan Academy and Alison.com that are doing just that. They … Continue reading →

I have been in the distance and online education for twenty-five years – as a student, faculty member, and administrator. I have seen over the years, first-hand, numerous advances in technology, curriculum design, and student services. Many of these advances … Continue reading →