§ 05 · The Coaches

Two aviation educators. One standard.

Mark Dusenbury

Mark Dusenbury, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, University of North Dakota. Assistant Chair of Assessment for the Department of Aviation, overseeing accreditation of all academic programs. Serves on the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) Board of Trustees and accreditation committees.

Mark brings aviation expertise from multiple domains: United States Marine Corps service, corporate flying, and airline flying experience. He leads accreditation strategy for one of the nation's largest aviation programs.

Shayne Daku

Shayne Daku, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota. Co-author of two aviation textbooks. Member of the NBAA CAM Governing Board. Researches aviation career development and instructional design.

Education: Bachelor's in Aeronautics (Commercial Aviation), Master's in Instructional Design and Technology, Ph.D. in Educational Research (May 2020).

Prior airline experience: Captain, Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation.

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