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CHULA VISTA

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Circles, not rows.
Dialogue, not lecture.
Higher education for the next generation. 



"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2
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CVCU partners with likeminded organizations to offer K to college options for parents and pastors across the US! Click the ARM button to start your own church-based academy. Click The Academy button to join our local K to 12 homeschool academy, or click the University Partners button to discover all of the fully-accredited degree programs available on our campus through our CVCU partner schools!

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WHY
CHULA VISTA
CHRISTIAN U?

Learn why our students benefit from the mentor model

ABOUT CVCU

Tired of the toxic traits of traditional education? We offer innovative education for the next generation!

 

Designed to combat public education's systemic cradle-to-grave indoctrination, Chula Vista Christian is a forward-thinking model built on three pillars:
 

We are FAITH-BASED,

MENTOR-DRIVEN,

DEBT-FREE higher education.

 

We learn in circles, not rows, through discussion, not lecture. Our PK to 10th grade model provides classroom support for homeschooling parents, and our college programs help equip and inspire the next generation of leaders, visionaries, and culture-shapers...at 1/3 of the cost of California colleges!

Through our unique partner program, Chula Vista Christian offers virtually hundreds of transfer options, including trade programs, graduate programs, and major fields of undergraduate study like computer science, political science, psychology, business, mechanical engineering, education, post-RN nursing, pre-med, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, communication, digital media, and criminal justice, along with emphases in arenas like music, environmental science, and homeland security.

We tailor the degree program to the individual gifts and talents
of the student. With us, you're a name, not a number. 

 

Click the Degrees tab to learn more, and start your future today.

 

COLLEGE. DIFFERENT.

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MEET OUR FOUNDER AND CEO

Dr. Lisa Dunne

Dr. Lisa Dunne is a dynamic, engaging, award-winning educator, author, and speaker. After spending 20 teaching at the college level, she recognized that the toxic traits of traditional education were dumbing down the next generation, and she wanted to be part of the solution. In addition to founding CVC, the first mentor-based university system of the modern era, Dr. Dunne has founded more than 30 homeschool academies across the US....more

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Outsourced! with Dr. Lisa Dunne
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Outsourced! with Dr. Lisa Dunne

This week Emilie and her guest, Dr. Lisa Dunne, discuss the reality that parents (Christian parents included!) have outsourced the care and discipleship of their children. The consequences are devastating, but you'll be inspired by Dr. Dunne's encouragement that we CAN turn things around in this generation! She also offers a concrete way forward for churches through the Academic Rescue Mission - you'll want to get this information into the hands of your church leadership ASAP! Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a dynamic, award-winning educator, author, and speaker with 25 years of classroom experience.   She holds a Ph.D. in human development from Fielding Graduate University, a Master's degree in communication studies from Regent University, a Master’s degree in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University, and undergraduate degrees and minors in humanities, secondary education, and musical theater from Thomas Edison State College and Miami-Dade College.   Dr. Dunne is passionate about the transformative power of Christian education, the primacy of the local church, and the stable family as the cornerstone of healthy culture. She is an expert in Gen Z educational methodology and psychosocial development, and she enjoys facilitating local church and community workshops to help parents, teachers, and faith-based institutions better equip the next generation for academic success, relational resilience, and career readiness. She has now been married to her British husband, Adrian, for 33 years. They have two intelligent and compassionate homeschool graduates, Ethan and Cymone, who are their true résumé. Dr. Dunne finds great joy in coaching and teaching all generations, helping them discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives. ​ Follow Dr. Dunne and her work on Instagram @drlisadunne, @chulavistau and @academicrescuemission. Dr. Dunne's Podcast, The Communication Architect: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-communication-architect/id1475338366 Academic Rescue Mission: https://www.academicrescuemission.com/ Chula Vista Christian University: https://www.cvcu.us/ Have a question, comment or suggestion for the show? E-mail Emilie at heartandsoulhomeschool@gmail.com. She'd love to hear from you!
Lisa Dunne - Chula Vista Christian University
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Lisa Dunne - Chula Vista Christian University

Israel Wayne interviews Lisa Dunne, President of Chula Vista Christian University about the importance of a truly Biblical approach to higher education. Dr. Lisa Dunne is the president and founder of Chula Vista Christian University. https://www.cvcu.us/president Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a dynamic, award-winning educator, author, and speaker with 25 years of classroom experience. She holds a Ph.D. in human development from Fielding Graduate University, a Master's degree in communication studies from Regent University, a Master’s degree in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University, and undergraduate degrees and minors in humanities, secondary education, and musical theater from Thomas Edison State College and Miami-Dade College. Dr. Dunne is passionate about the transformative power of Christian education, the primacy of the local church, and the stable family as the cornerstone of healthy culture. She is an expert in Gen Z educational methodology and psychosocial development, and she enjoys facilitating local church and community workshops to help parents, teachers, and faith-based institutions better equip the next generation for academic success, relational resilience, and career readiness. As an advocate of education reform and family discipleship, Dr. Dunne is a frequent speaker at conferences and leadership events, and, as a lifelong home educator, she has been a featured speaker at California homeschool conferences. The homeschool model was the seedbed for the success of CVCU's educational modality, which is built on the proven effectiveness of the dialogue-based homeschool model of instruction. As part of her platform at CVCU, she meets with local pastors to help them start church-based Christian education centers to rescue their congregations from the secular indoctrination of the state's public school system. Her academy launches include include Awaken Academy, Skyline Christian Academy, Creative Academy, Summit Academy, Freedom Generation Academy, Journey Christian Academy, Liberty Christian Academy, Harvest Family Academy, and many more. Learn more about her program at the AcademicRescueMission.com. Dr. Dunne is the author of several books, including The Multigenerational Marketplace, a guide to developing Christian communication competencies in the workplace, The Science of Social Influence, a primer on media’s insidious influence on identity, and Relating through the Lifespan, a Christian perspective on lifespan development and intergenerational mentoring. Her podcast is The Communication Architect (available on iTunes and Spotify), and her weekly radio show MindsetMatters can be heard every Saturday at 10:30pm on KPraise Radio. Her latest book, Outsourced: Why America's Kids Need an Education Revolution, is available at OutsourcedTheBook.com and on Amazon. Dr. Dunne is especially passionate about the developmental process of the college years because of the season's impact on her own life: During her freshman year of college in Miami, Florida, she became a Christian, and during her sophomore year of college, she met her husband on a performance exchange trip in Wakefield, England. She has now been married to her British husband, Adrian, for 33 years. They have two intelligent and compassionate homeschool graduates, Ethan and Cymone, who are their true résumé. Dr. Dunne finds great joy in coaching and teaching all generations, helping them discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives. ​ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Israel Wayne: https://www.FamilyRenewal.org https://www.IsraelWayne.com https://www.ChristianWorldview.net

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