Accelerated Academic Degree Programs

Alisa L. Hunt, Ph.D., CPA
Associate Faculty

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Biography

Academic Background:

Ph.D. in Education from Cappella University
Ph.D. focus: Improving self esteem in teenage girls using self-regulated learning.

M.S. in Education from Capella University

B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from National University

Teaching Background:

Alisa currently teaches BUS505 - Organizational Creativity Innovation and Discovery and BUS620 - Financing the Entrepreneurial Venture at Post University.

In addition, she has done training in the world of Education; training teachers to be motivators and to create programs that encourage learning based upon differentiated learning styles.

Professional Background:

Alisa has been in the business world for 20-plus years, as a business owner, and in leadership positions in various organizations.  Currently, she owns a consulting and training company where she trains and consults with business on issues from Accounting and Finance to Diversity and Creativity. 

Teaching Philosophy:

Teaching is a collaborative process and Alisa finds it exciting to share in the learning with each new group of students. Being a true bibliophile she reads incessantly and always finds connections between what she reads and what she experiences in the course rooms. She expects a lot from her students and that is usually what she gets. She enjoys helping her students achieve success.

Personal Background:

Research and academic interests revolve primarily around how people learn and assimilate information. Alisa has a particular interest in the idea of self regulated learning and the idea that people can learn to self assess and not always have to rely on someone else to know if they are doing well.

Professional Memberships:

Alisa is a member of the National Speakers Association, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, as well as various other charitable and professional organizations.

Publications/Presentations:

Hunt, A. (2005) Picturing Profits – Income Statements offer more than just the bottom line. Hardwood Floors Magazine. Apr/May 2005.

Hunt, A. (2004) Balancing Act – Understanding your Balance Sheet basics. Hardwood Floors Magazine. Dec2004/Jan2005.

Hunt, A. (2004) 52 Dances of the Butterfly. Day 2 Day Business, Inc. Borrego Springs, CA.

Hunt, A. (2004) The Leader In You. Day 2 Day Business, Inc. Borrego Springs, CA.