The Program Director
Many students find online education to be a rewarding experience that offers both flexibility and the chance to become part of a global learning community. CCU has degree programs that can be completed exclusively online, or students can choose to combine online classes with classroom-based learning to experience both formats.
Online courses are delivered through special software developed by eCollege, a leading provider of distance education programs for colleges and universities. Typically, online courses are offered in five or seven-week blocks. Students communicate with each other and professors through threaded discussions within the courses as well as through Instant Messenger and e-mail. A common misconception about online learning is that it is completely independent. However, CCU has designed courses to be very interactive and structured, so students know exactly what is expected of them.
“The College of Adult and Graduate Studies program at CCU has been a remarkable experience offering me the ability to complete my undergrad degree while working full time, raising a family, and even traveling overseas. While enrolled in an online course, I had the opportunity to lead a team of people from my church on a two-week mission trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Because of the convenience of online classes, I was able to complete the required papers (which were due while I was gone) prior to leaving on the trip. When I was overseas, I was able to participate in the threaded discussions from an Internet cafe right in the heart of Thailand. What a terrific opportunity for me to apply what I was learning to what I was experiencing first-hand in Thailand. The flexibility of online classes is truly wonderful, even participating from a world away.”
Dr. Barbara White, RN, CNS serves as Dean for Nursing and Sciences at Colorado Christian University. In this role she provides leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Associate of Science in Nursing Programs. She directs and administers the RN-BSN Program and provides operational leadership for state program approval, national nursing program accreditation, faculty, students, curriculum development, program outcomes evaluation and community clinical partnerships.
Dr. White comes to CCU with over four decades of leadership in nursing education. Prior to coming to the University, Dr. White served as a Senior Fulbright Scholar at Yonsei University College of Nursing in Seoul, Korea. In the past she served as faculty and division chair at Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis University and as Administrative Director of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center School of Nursing. Recently she was awarded the honor of serving as Faculty Champion in Genetics and Genomics from NIH. Additionally, Dr. White is currently President of Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) where she serves with international leaders who are committed to advancing a Christian worldview in nursing. Dr. White led the establishment of an International Leadership Development Program for NCFI and is currently working with international nursing leaders to develop the International Institute of Christian Nursing.
Dr. White teaches nationally and internationally on ethics, moral leadership, spiritual care, community health, collaborative partnerships, and nursing as ministry.
Dr. White earned her Ed. D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois.
