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David Hite

Assistant Professor of Business,
Department Chair, Business Administration

[email protected]u
276.326.4226

Education

M.S. Human Resources, University of Tennessee
B.S. Workforce Training, University of Tennessee
A.S Computer Science, University of Tennessee

Bio

David Hite has a passion for facilitating and coaching groups that are looking for new strategies to improve. As a teacher, consultant, and business owner, he has helped organizations, such as Volkswagen Group of America, Southwest Virginia Workforce Investment Board, UVA-Wise, Eastman Chemical Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Univ of TN, among others, to enhance employee development in various business skill areas. He has helped design, develop, implement, and evaluate employee training programs for diverse types of employees as well as mentored small businesses when transitioning to online operations.

In 2016, David transitioned back to full-time teaching as an assistant business professor at Bluefield College. He's taught courses such as: Leadership & HR Management, International HR, eCommerce, Entrepreneurism, Consumer Behavior, and online courses in Marketing, Mgt. Information Systems. He has focused on developing a learning ecosystem that connects students with businesses to support community growth in rural Appalachian communities.

He received the Business Journal's 40-Under-40 Leadership Award and was keynote for their 2008 awards. He has studied business in over 40+ countries, including Greece, China, Cuba, and countries in Western Europe and is able to incorporate diverse viewpoints into most of the projects he works on. In 2018, he spoke to over 2000 students on entrepreneurship at seven universities across Brazil.

David has an A.S. in Computer Science, a B.S. degree in Workforce Training, and a M.S. degree from the University of Tennessee in HR. He is working on a doctorate at George Washington University where he is focusing on rural Appalachian entrepreneurship.

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Do I have to take the classes specified in the Associate's Degree tracks as they are listed on the information sheet?

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How long is a semester?

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Where can I find a course description?

Does the student need to take the SAT or ACT in order to take Dual Enrollment classes?

  • No. If a student decides to study at BU full time, BU is currently test-optional for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.

Are the classes live? Do students need to log in and participate at certain times?

  • Classes are offered online, so a student can log-on and study at their convenience and their own pace. Students have assignments due each week; you can complete your assignments at any point in time before the deadline.

Does an Early College student need to come to campus for anything?

  • No. However, we would love to have you visit our campus if you are interested in continuing with traditional on-campus study. Students who complete their associate's degree have the option to walk at our commencement ceremony.

Are Early College students able to receive Financial Aid?

  • No. However, Early College courses are very affordable compared to other options. The cost for an online Dual Enrollment course is $100 per credit hour.

How do transferring credits work?

  • Each College or University completes a transcript review in order to decide which courses transfer. Sticking to general education classes generally makes transferring credits simple. All Early College courses at Bluefield University are general education classes that should transfer to another accredited institution.

Is an Early College student considered, and treated, as a transfer student when they become a full-time college student if they have earned enough credits to be a Junior?

  • No. Since they have not graduated from high school, they are considered a first-time college student regardless of how many credits transfer. However, by transferring credits when they enroll as a full-time student, they will have to take fewer classes to receive their bachelor's degree, which shortens the length of time to earn the degree.

Can I speak to someone if I have more questions?

  • Yes. Please contact the Office of Admissions by email or you can call them at 276.326.4231