Abilene Christian University has launched a master’s program that has already caught the attention of leaders in the sports world. On Aug. 20, class begins for ACU’s first cohort in its Master of Science in Sports Leadership program. The program focuses on teaching participants to become standout leaders within the sports industry. Through core courses … Continued
Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership degree. This innovative program, designed to meet the evolving needs of education professionals, equips aspiring leaders with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to drive meaningful change in educational institutions throughout Texas. Led by highly regarded leadership professionals and … Continued
Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online master’s degree in Sports Leadership focused on equipping prospective or current sports professionals in enhancing their experience with foundational and academically-based strategies to become effective coaches, sports administrators, and sports brand leaders. Led by a diverse array of sports professionals, interdisciplinary professors, and practitioners, the program … Continued
Abilene Christian University and the Texas Rangers baseball club today announced enrollment is underway for two college courses — Baseball History and Culture and Leadership Development — and continues through June 26, 2023. The courses are designed for baseball fans and the general public and taught by a diverse array of Texas Rangers management, Major … Continued
Dr. Stephen Johnson has been named chief executive officer of ACU Dallas, a branch campus of Abilene Christian University. Johnson has served the university for 22 years, most recently as vice president and chief administrative officer at the Dallas campus, where he led the expansion of the university by opening the branch campus and expanding … Continued
The purpose of ACU’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Management is to produce competent and well-connected students with a robust and comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills that they can effectively apply in the world of business and management. Sound like you? Whether you’ve taken some classes in business management or are interested in … Continued
Written by Suzanne Moss Richins, RN, DHA, FACHE, Adjunct Faculty/SME, ACU Master of Healthcare Administration Program The healthcare industry is experiencing a rapid transformation. From adapting to the challenges of providing care during a pandemic to creating innovative ways to retain staff and improve employee morale, more traditional models of care delivery are being reevaluated. … Continued
Written by Dr. Dena Counts, Assistant Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies Our God is more about the process of building us in His image rather than the victories of our success. And, this truth applies to our growth in leading others, where failure can teach us about ourselves and refine our … Continued
Leadership takes many forms. No two leaders look exactly alike, and yet, radically different styles can produce equally impressive results. While a wide variety of qualities set modern leaders apart, most ultimately fall under one of two main categories: transactional and transformational. Identified in James MacGregor Burns’s book entitled Leadership, these influential styles were initially … Continued