Category Archives: About Shaun

Learn to be a Christian Life Coach

  I had the opportunity, along with the Light University Online team, to spend some time this morning with Dwight Bain, who is recognized as one of the leaders in today’s growing Chrisitian life coaching movement. I learned a great deal. There’s a reason that … Continue reading

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How To Improve Online Student Retention

 There are several variables that need to be part of the student retention equation.   One that I consider critical is making the online classroom an engaging experience.  This is not a simple endeavor.  It is often clouded by pedagogical preferences, traditional … Continue reading

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Education At A Crossroads

With the recent upheaval in for-profit education, questions have surfaced regarding the viability of its model.  Here are a few observations: 1.  The Department of Education has classified 73% of all post-secondary students as “non-traditional.”  Online and hybrid modes of delivery … Continue reading

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Strict Regulations On The Horizon

The GAO hearing on for-profit education before congress on Wednesday will surely lead to stricter regulations across the board, and rightfully so.  There will be additional scrutiny on this industry that will separate the wheat from the chaff.  An example of … Continue reading

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Crack Down On For-Profit Education, Or Not?

I will let you decide after you read this Bloomberg article. Obama Cracks Down on For-Profit Colleges, Links Loans to Income By John Lauerman – Jul 23, 2010   U.S. secretary of education Arne Duncan. Photographer: Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg The Obama … Continue reading

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