Innovation rooted in faith

Unlock Growth, Elevate Mission

At Cornerstone Learning Solutions, we serve faith-based and mission-driven institutions that seek to extend their reach and deepen their impact. We help universities strengthen enrollment, enrich the student experience, and scale online learning through data-driven insight, innovative technology, and results-oriented execution.

Our strategy is both visionary and purpose-centered—empowering institutions to reimagine what’s possible in online education. By aligning faith, mission, and measurable outcomes, we help build pathways for sustainable growth and enduring transformation in the lives of students and the communities they serve.

Comprehensive Strategy. Measurable Impact.
We provide full-spectrum consulting—from strategic planning through execution—to help faith-driven higher-education institutions thrive in both online and residential modalities.

Program Development & Launch

Deep-dive market analysis, academic portfolio design, alignment with PJJ standards, robust launch planning, and faculty support.

Enrollment & Marketing Optimization

Lead-generation strategy, media-mix modeling, funnel refinement, CRM and automation integration, and conversion analytics..

Student Experience & Retention

Inquiry-response redesign, streamlined onboarding, retention playbooks, service-standard enhancement, and student-journey optimization.

30+ yrs
Higher Ed Leadership
$20M+
Annual Budgets Managed
Enrollment & Yield Gains
Online
Distance Learning Expertise

Our Approach

Methodical. Mission-Aligned. Outcome-Focused.
Our approach begins with a holistic assessment of your student lifecycle—from inquiry to graduation—and extends through strategy design, implementation, and sustained support. We ensure every initiative aligns with your mission and market, and that your institution receives clear governance, measurable KPIs, and lasting capacity.

  • Discovery & Diagnostics: Strategic review of data, systems, user experience, and operational readiness.

  • Strategic Framework: Tailored planning that aligns mission, market opportunity, and program viability.

  • Implementation & Governance: We guide your institution through execution, ensuring processes, leadership alignment, and performance tracking.

  • Sustainment & Improvement: Through training, knowledge transfer, and analytics-driven refinement, we build long-term capability and momentum.

About Cornerstone Learning Solutions

Cornerstone Learning Solutions was founded to help colleges and universities translate mission into measurable growth. We partner with faith-based and mission-driven institutions to design scalable online learning strategies, optimize enrollment operations, and elevate every aspect of the student experience.

With decades of leadership experience in higher education, marketing, and online program development, our team brings both strategic insight and hands-on implementation expertise. We understand that sustainable growth requires more than short-term fixes — it demands a holistic approach that unites vision, technology, and measurable outcomes.

At Cornerstone, we begin every engagement by listening — learning the distinct mission, culture, and challenges of each institution. From there, we design tailored strategies that strengthen enrollment pipelines, improve retention, and enhance academic delivery through data-driven decision-making and organizational alignment.

Our work is grounded in faith, guided by integrity, and focused on outcomes that matter: student success, institutional health, and the continued advancement of Christian higher education in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Leadership

Dr. Jay Spencer

Founder & Chief Executive Consultant

Three decades in higher ed leadership spanning enrollment, academic affairs, and online learning; pioneer in distance education since 1988.

Kevin Hartless

Senior Consultant, Marketing & Recruitment

Directed portfolios exceeding $20M annually; lead-gen strategy, analytics, reporting, and budget optimization.

Ian Smith

Senior Consultant, Technology & Lead Generation

20+ years in higher ed marketing and IT project management; integrates analytics and systems to scale recruitment.

Let’s Build What’s Next

Ready to evaluate programs, accelerate enrollment, or improve the student experience? Let’s talk.

Email: jay@cornerstonelearningsolutions.com

WhatsApp: +1 (434) 426-8656