Leadership

Throughout her career, Dr. Caulyne Barron, President and Chief Academic Officer at Dunlap-Stone University, has helped students achieve their goals while working with organizations that support education. She is the past chair of the Board of Directors of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, where she also chaired the Academic Review Committee.

Dr. Barron holds a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University in Higher Education Administration and a Masters of Education in Adult Education. She is a sought-after presenter on topics including adult education, distance education, curriculum and assessment, and accreditation standards. As a faculty member, she has taught management and organizational behavior among other topics and has supported graduate and doctoral research.

Active in her community, Dr. Barron volunteers with local youth organizations, focusing on inclusion and training, to make programs accessible to youth with disabilities and to equip adult volunteers with the skills they need to be successful.

President Emeritus Dr. Donald N. Burton, a veteran of the US Navy and businessman, explored several industries before he found his true calling: teaching. Armed with decades of experience running mid-sized companies, Dr. Burton dove into teaching non-traditional adult learners, particularly in international trade topics. A graduate of the University of Oregon and Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Burton realized there was little support for student startups and little practical education on topics related to exporting. Seeking to address this gap, Dr. Burton founded The International Import-Export Institute in 1995. Later renamed Dunlap-Stone University when the school began to expand its offerings and broaden its mission, DSU became a hub for practical distance education in international trade and business topics. For over 25 years he served as its President, overseeing its growth. In 2022, he stepped back from Presidency, but remained on the Board of Directors. In 2024, he retired from active education and now resides in southeastern Arizona, where his next venture in American Chestnut tree farming awaits. 

Dr. Burton received a BS in Clinical Psychology and a MBA from the University of Oregon, and a PhD in Management from Nova Southeastern University.