Why Trident? A Dynamic Learning Environment.

Trident Strong: Enhancing your ability to think, to learn and to solve problems.
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Trident’s learning approach helps you prepare to take your education further than you thought possible.

A member of an accredited University System, Trident is made up of three key differentiators, that create a dynamic learning approach. EdActive™ Learning is unique because the learning outcomes help our students prepare for the workplace by enhancing their ability to think, to learn, and to solve problems. 100% accessible online, combined with no daily micromanagement promotes a flexible learning environment designed to enable adult learners to excel at a manageable pace. Affordability is key to our overall success for our students. We keep our tuition costs as low as possible, so students receive a quality education at an affordable cost.

EdActive™ Learning

Proven to be a more efficient and effective learning process for the adult learner.

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Flexibility

Manage your own schedule around key deadlines to fit school into your busy life.

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Affordability

A regionally accredited college degree for a low tuition rate.

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We brought our vision to life for the adult student like you.

Dr. Yoram Neumann

Dr. Edith Neumann

The idea for a 100% online university was conceived several years prior to its formal organization in 1998 by Drs. Yoram and Edith Neumann. A precursor to Trident’s EdActive™ Learning Approach, Yoram developed the Robust Learning Model (RLM) with several contributions from Edith. The model was presented for the first time at the professional conference of the Academy of Business Administration in 1996 in Athens, Greece, where it was received with a standing ovation. The RLM was developed by the Neumanns for distance and online learning and is recognized as a best practice for online education worldwide.
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Our identity is grounded in our goals.

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Mission

Trident’s mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a career-oriented, culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally, and professionally.

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Vision

Trident aspires to be the university of choice for adult learners and recognized as a leader in academic excellence, affordability, and educational advancement.

COMMIT

C – Communicate and Collaborate

At Trident, we COMMIT to you. Hover over the letters above to learn more about our promise.

C – Communicate and Collaborate

We respond within 24 hours to your requests and questions.

O – Own It

We take responsibility and honor our commitments.

M – Motivate Students

We put you (the student) first.

M – Measure Results

We define what outcomes are necessary for success.

I – Inspire Excellence

We focus on self-improvements.

T – Trust and Respect

We treat all our students and colleagues how we would like to be treated.

C – Communicate and Collaborate

We respond within 24 hours to your requests and questions.
We make sure you get the answers you need.
We include others in our decisions.
We seek counsel and accept input and ideas from others.

O – Own It

We take responsibility and honor our commitments.
We accept our mistakes and learn from them.
We deliver on our commitments.
We take accountability for the result.

M – Motivate Students

We put you (the student) first.
We advocate for you.
We are passionate about student success.
We help students accomplish their goals.

M – Measure Results

We define what outcomes are necessary for success.
We use data to make better decisions.
We learn from failure.
We celebrate our accomplishments.

I – Inspire Excellence

We focus on self-improvements.
We don’t settle for mediocrity.
We give 100% for our students and colleagues.
We lead by example.

T – Trust and Respect

We treat all our students and colleagues how we would like to be treated.
We trust and support Trident’s vision.
We speak out when we disagree, in a respectful manner.
We show appreciation for others’ contributions.

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Our promise to our students is supported by two pillars of success; Academic Excellence and Compassionate Commitment.

As part of an institutionally accredited University System, combined with nearly two decades of experience perfecting online education in the way of our EdActive™ Learning, Trident is a higher-education provider. We provide access to a quality, accredited education. It is our pillars of academic excellence and compassionate commitment that now serve as the foundation for our everlasting accomplishments exhibited through our nearly 32,000 alumni.

Academic Excellence

Faculty

Trident’s predominately doctorate faculty and dedicated staff provide consistent support and guidance throughout our student’s academic journey.

Pedagogy

Our unique dynamic learning approach, EdActive™ Learning, focuses on teaching critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Standards

We are committed to upholding the highest of academic standards while remaining compliant with all applicable regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Curriculum

We promote a unique dynamic learning approach (EdActive™) which helps our students prepare for the workplace by enhancing their ability to think, to learn, and to solve problems.

Compassionate Commitment

Respect

We understand and respect the unique needs of adult learners, veterans, military, and their families.

Team Effort

Online doesn’t mean you’re on your own. Trident is an enthusiastic community of adult learners, leaders, and scholars.

Responsiveness

We respond within 24 hours to any requests or questions you may have.

Individualized Support

From your instructor to your student success advisor, you are more than a number or a username in a virtual classroom. Trident is here for you during every step of your learning process.

Trident students come from a variety of locations and diverse backgrounds.

Trident attracts quality, military and civilian students who are independent like you. This diversity helps bring the real world into the classroom and helps enrich the learning process for every student. We celebrate their unique stories and accomplishments each and every day.

Roberta K.

Roberta K. completed her Master of Science in Health Administration degree in 2015 (and spoke at Commencement) at the age of 88.
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Holly K.

A Purple Heart medal recipient, Holly K. was shot in the head by a sniper in Iraq and survived to graduate with a Bachelors in Health Sciences degree in 2016.
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Dr. Samuel S. III

Battling through cancer, 26-year veteran of the Air Force Dr. Samuel S. III successfully defended his dissertation and earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in 2015.
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Trident welcomes you to explore the possibilities of taking your academic journey at Trident, a member of an institutionally accredited University System and online school. Whether you seek to earn an online Ph.D., DBA, Ed.D., associates, bachelors or masters degree, our online university courses can help you achieve your educational aspirations.

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