Independent Professional Consultant Network

IACDE INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT NETWORK

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Consultants listed in this network operate independently. Consultant engagement is separate from IACDE accreditation review and does not influence accreditation decisions.

Prof. Dr. Arti Bansall, PhD, MBA, BE, PMP

◆ Online & Distance Education
◆ Accreditation Readiness
◆ Curriculum & Instructional Design
◆ Faculty & Student Success
◆ AI Integration in Higher Education

Rate: $100 USD per hour

Dr. Sancian Crawford, PhD, DCM, MPH

◆ AI Governance
◆ Public Health
◆ Institutional Strategy

Rate:
Project-based pricing available.

Dr. Valerie Delleville, MBA, EdD

◆ Online & Distance Education
◆ Accreditation Readiness
◆ Curriculum & Instructional Design
◆ Faculty & Student Success
◆ AI Integration in Higher Education

Rate: Negotiable; structured according to institutional needs, project scope, and available budget.

Dr. Deneia Y. Fairweather, PhD

◆ Accreditation Readiness & Self-Study
◆ Curriculum & Program Mapping
◆ AI & Digital Education
◆ Online Learning & Canvas Course Design
◆ Strategic Planning

Rate:
$185 USD per hour

Tunisha S. Lindsey, MBA, MA

◆ AI Integration & Digital Education
◆ Curriculum Development & Program Mapping
◆ Accreditation Readiness & Self-Study Support
◆ Assessment & Continuous Improvement ◆ Professional Certification & Workforce Training

Rate: $300 USD per hour

Dr. Fredah Mainah, PhD

◆ Strategic Planning
◆ Business Development & Enrollment Strategy
◆ Online Learning & LMS
◆ Health, Wellness & Coaching Programs ◆ AI & Digital Education

Rate: $500 USD per hour
Tiered pricing options availablet.

Ciara Owens, MS

◆ Strategic Planning
◆ Business Development & Enrollment Strategy
◆ Online Learning & LMS
◆ Health, Wellness & Coaching Programs ◆ AI & Digital Education

Rate: $350 USD per hour

Titus Suter, MSc, BSc

◆ International Education Consulting
◆ Business Development
◆ Marketing & Enrollment Strategy
◆ Coaching & Mentorship

Rate: $115 USD per hour

Dr. Tiffany Tatum, PsyD

◆ New School & Training Launch Support ◆ Faculty Qualifications & Instructional Design
◆ Student Services & Retention Planning

Rate: $100 USD per hour

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