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When I arrived at ��ҺAƬ in 2021, there were very few things I insisted should be a part of the institution’s path forward. As a leader, my approach is to build upon the strengths of the organization, team, or unit I lead. Getting to know ��ҺAƬ’s unique strengths was a top priority for me. I did insist early on, however, that we would expand high school students’ access to high quality ��ҺAƬ coursework, both through in-person and online experiences. While serving high school students was not new for ��ҺAƬ, beginning in 2021, we began to intentionally expand their access through the establishment of ��ҺAƬ’s Early College. Today, through Early College, our Partner Schools Program, and the Hal and Sheila Heiner Early College Scholarship, more high school students are taking and successfully completing ��ҺAƬ coursework than ever before. Every year, more ��ҺAƬ Early College students are also choosing to complete their undergraduate degree at ��ҺAƬ.

It is a privilege for ��ҺAƬ to partner with high schools and homeschooling parents who want to provide their capable students with opportunities for rigorous college coursework . Further, having ��ҺAƬ coursework as an option is incredibly important for students and families who desire an intentionally Christian learning experience. We are thankful for the opportunity to provide that option for students and families.

��ҺAƬ the Author

A noted teacher, scholar and leader in higher education, government and P12 schools, Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. serves as the 6th President of ��ҺAƬ. He is recognized as being a champion for students and families. He writes, speaks and teaches on Christian leadership, organizational leadership and federal and state education policy.