Steve Fireng brings more than 30 years of experience in postsecondary ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, having led both institutional and corporate teams. Education is his lifelong passion, not just a job.
Steve specializes in guiding colleges and universities to reach their full growth potential through online program management, enrollment management, and expanding their reach into a global market. In recent years, he has expanded his focus to include the healthcare sector, driving significant growth and innovation in healthcare ½ûÂþÌìÌà programs.
Career Highlights include:
- Early Innovator in Online Education: In 2001, Steve led one of the first online universities, which grew to over 30,000 students in just five years.
- Early Pioneer in Online Enablement: By 2008, he led one of the first online enablement companies, partnering with non-profit colleges and universities, and expanded to 35 partners within five years.
- Global Focus: Currently, he is focused on online programs for the global market, achieving significant growth and partnership expansion.
- Healthcare Education Expansion: Under Steve’s leadership, ½ûÂþÌìÌà has introduced numerous new programs, primarily in healthcare, with many programs launched in collaboration with enterprise partners.
- International Education Expansion: Steve has successfully driven the growth of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's international presence, expanding operations in Australia and Southeast Asia, and leveraging strengths in these regions to drive innovation in the EdTech industry.
Contributions to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
- Visionary Leadership: With 30 years of experience, Steve brings a deep understanding of higher ½ûÂþÌìÌà trends and a strategic vision for the future.
- Key Focus Areas: He emphasizes online program management, international marketing, recruitment, and healthcare ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, aiming to help schools attract, acquire, and retain successful students.
Measures of Success
- Employee Satisfaction, Engagement, and Professional Growth: Steve believes that satisfied, engaged, and professionally growing employees are crucial for success.
- Partner Satisfaction: Ensuring partners are happy, resulting in positive student outcomes, so they can better support students.
- Student Success: The goal is the number of students who achieve their career dreams, whether they are going back to school to enhance their skills or change careers.
Personal Motto
- "Where you are, be there!": Steve’s motto emphasizes being fully present in every moment, whether at work, with family, or enjoying hobbies.
Passion for Higher Education
- Impact on Family Trees: Steve views ½ûÂþÌìÌà as the most significant investment in one's life, with the power to positively impact entire family trees. He believes that ½ûÂþÌìÌà can transform career success and personal well-being, creating a legacy for future generations.
- Transformation in Education: He is passionate about the rapid positive changes in higher ½ûÂþÌìÌà driven by technology and globalization, and he sees ½ûÂþÌìÌà as a key player in this transformation.
Favorite Hobby
- Golf: Steve loves golf, although he wishes he had more time to play.
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Steve Fireng's dedication to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, his strategic vision for the future, including the expansion into healthcare and international markets, continue to drive ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's success. He firmly believes that ½ûÂþÌìÌà has the power to change lives, careers, and the course of family histories for the better.