In our second episode of season 4, we get to know Mr. Dale Leatherwood. Chief Marketing Officer at Columbia Southern University. Dale dives into how Online institutions like his are catering higher education for non-traditional students, breaking the stigma of pursuing degrees online, and some of the challenges he faces in his position. Join me in listening to his insightful testimony on the Non-traditional Scholar Podcast. Please remember to rate our podcast 5-stars! We always continue to publish episodes designed to Educate, Connect, and Inspire.

Additional show notes for the episode:

- Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

- Amount of transfer credits is dependent upon transcript evaluation and pending Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.

- ROI based on 10-to-40-year Net Present Value in U.S. institutions as indicated in Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce's "Ranking 4,600 Colleges by ROI (2025)."