Partners Program | Abilene Christian University Online

Building Partnerships Across Texas And Beyond

Abilene Christian University champions partnerships with industry-leading businesses and organizations to continue its legacy of educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. In building relationships across the state and beyond, we would like to thank our corporate partners who helped contribute to ACU’s success. This is an exciting time of growth for ACU—become a part of our partner network today.

Partners have the opportunity to:

Receive a 10% discount on all online degrees with waived application fees.
Make an impact in the lives of your employees and executive leadership.
Engage in strong brand-building opportunities with ACU.
Join the growing and collaborative Wildcat network.

Why ACU?

One of America’s Best Colleges

For the fifth straight year, Newsweek and Statista Inc. have named Abilene Christian University one of America’s Top Online Colleges. ACU Online blends academic excellence with unmatched flexibility, so you can earn a world-class degree on your terms, wherever life takes you.

Trust & Reputation

In our more than 120-year history, Abilene Christian University’s commitment to and excellence in education has been recognized by numerous organizations and publications. ACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Additionally, our online business programs have a second accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – held by only 5% of business schools.

Vocational Formation

We believe the work our students do matters. It matters to the world, it matters to God. We are committed to the vocational formation of every student helping them understand and experience their work as purposeful, life-giving, and significant.

Purpose-driven employees are more innovative, productive, satisfied, and engaged.
Purpose-driven organizations are more likely to experience higher growth, profitability, employee retention, and innovation than other organizations.

More than 50 fully online degree and certificate programs

Learn from anywhere with ACU’s online degree programs offering areas of study in business, communication, counseling, education, healthcare, nursing, technology and theology. Students will engage in collaborative learning and class conversations to advance their skills and knowledge and develop a clear vision for their future.

Want to Learn More?

We want to partner with you to offer a unique experience to your employees.

Investing in your employees’ training and skill development can improve your company’s business performance and drive a competitive advantage in new talent recruitment. Interested in partnering with ACU to provide educational opportunities to your team? Contact Matt Daniel, Associate Vice President of Partnership Development, at matt.daniel@acu.edu to learn more.

Supporting Texas Educators & School Districts

Abilene Christian University has created a unique set of fully online courses and exclusive pathways for both aspiring and current education professionals in Texas. From building high school students into remarkable instructors to growing current educators into the next generation of district leaders, ACU’s online programs provide individuals with unparalleled opportunities. Learn more about obtaining a teaching certification, leveling up into a bachelor’s degree, or earning a master’s or doctoral degree to serve in your district.

K-12 Education

ACU is committed to supporting our corporate partners and their employees with dedicated advisors who specialize in helping working professionals balance career, education and personal goals. Our team provides personalized guidance on tuition benefits, resources and flexible learning options to ensure every employee succeeds academically and professionally.

Matt Daniel, EdD, MBA
AVP, Partnership Development

matt.daniel@acu.edu
609-221-8247
Book an appointment with Matt

Tom Cermak
Director of Partnership Development
Business, Healthcare, Military
trc25a@acu.edu
216-904-4817
Book an appointment with Tom

Maria Christon
Director of Partnership Development
Education
mac25f@acu.edu
214-675-6386
Book an appointment with Maria

Stacey Losher
Director of Partnership Development
Theology, NonProfit, Private Schools
stacey.losher@acu.edu
469-363-1471
Book an appointment with Stacey

Vanessa Wise
Senior Strategic Partnership Executive
Military and Government
vmw23a@acu.edu
425-553-6926
Book an appointment with Vanessa

Sheree Bogany
Strategic Partnerships Executive
Education
sheree.bogany@acu.edu
281-685-0982
Book an appointment with Sheree

Daley Miller
Strategic Account Executive
Private Schools
dbd96a@acu.edu
214-315-7586

Bryan Cotton, MS, LP
Strategic Partnership Executive
Healthcare
bryan.cotton@acu.edu
817-832-9787
Book an appointment with Bryan

Tiffanie Crump
Strategic Partnership Executive

txc26c@acu.edu

Derriell Springfield
Strategic Partner Executive
Community College
dsx26e@acu.edu

Melissa Ruffino
Account Manager
K12 Partnerships
melissa.ruffino@acu.edu
979-220-5719
Book an appointment with Melissa

Amber Harmon
Account Manager
K12 Partnerships
adh21f@acu.edu
432-208-6844
Book an appointment with Amber

Dr. Michael W. Hensley | SgtMaj, USMC (Ret.)
Account Manager
Government & Military
mwh21a@acu.edu
979-220-5719
Book an appointment with Mike

McKenzie Talley
Account Manager

mgl18a@acu.edu

Robert Lopez De Castilla
Account Manager
Theology
ral13e@acu.edu