Affordable Education Position as a private, affordable liberal arts university with a large and growing online program portfolio to tailor cost-effective education bundles for employers seeking upskilling or degree completion for their workforce.

Expansion Opportunities Leverage recent program launches such as the Occupational Therapy Doctorate and the expansion of graduate offerings to identify partnerships for continuing education, clinical training placements, or sponsored degree programs with regional employers.

Athletics & Outreach Capitalize on national recognition in NAIA athletics and strong communications output to offer marketing, fan engagement, and content services partnerships with brands targeting college audiences or local communities.

Tech & AI Focus With a noted Executive Master’s in Artificial Intelligence ranking, target corporate and public sector clients for executive education, custom AI upskilling programs, and technology-focused professional development.

Funding & Scholarships Utilize the Deborah Carol Childress Endowed Scholarship initiative and other funding activity to pitch employer-sponsored scholarships, tuition assistance programs, or cohort-based payment models to attract and retain enrollments.