CCCU News

Aid Worker Rescued from Somalia Is CCCU Affiliate Alumna

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:48:00 -0800

Jessica Buchanan, one of two aid workers rescued from Somali pirates by U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 early Wednesday morning East Africa Time, is a 2007 graduate of Valley Forge Christian College. The school, located in Phoenixville, Pa., is one of the CCCU affiliate campuses.

Long-Standing LASP Study Trip to Cuba Now Part of All LASP Students’ Curriculum

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

For more than 10 years, students and faculty of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ BestSemester Latin American Studies Program, based in San José, have found Cuba to be a vibrant classroom.

Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Is Good News for Religious Freedom

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on Wednesday in an important religious liberty case has significant implications for church-affiliated colleges, including the 138 American member and affiliate schools of the CCCU.

CCCU Public Relations and Enrollment Officers Rub Shoulders with Cows in Tucson

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Public relations/communications officers and chief enrollment officers from CCCU campuses rang in the first work week of the year with such memorable fare as photo ops with large stuffed cows, beautiful Southwestern weather, a particularly lively dinner show in Old Tucson, and learning strategies for how to best tell each college’s unique story to prospective students and other constituents.

For CCCU Financial Aid Administrators, What Happened in Vegas, Doesn’t Need to Stay in Vegas

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

While Las Vegas’ well-known tourism marketing phrase advocates to the contrary, financial aid administrators from CCCU campuses convened at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel December 1-3 to do anything but leave behind what they learned while in Vegas.

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Sends Letter to White House Opposing Unconstitutional Contraceptive Mandate

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Today the CCCU sent a letter to the White House expressing its continued concern about the contraceptive mandate, including coverage of some abortifacients, contained in the August 3, 2011, amendment to the Department of Health and Human Services regulations entitled Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of Preventative Services Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

CCCU Announces New Members

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The CCCU is pleased to announce the inclusion of two new members to the Council.

CMC Students Enjoy Longest Tour Yet

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Featuring concerts in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, students of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ BestSemester Contemporary Music Center took their show on the road November 15-20.

CCCU Member President Testifies Before U.S. House Higher Education Subcommittee Regarding Reducing College Costs

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

On November 30, Dr. Ronald E. Manahan, president of Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake, Ind., testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Three CCCU Institutions Lose Students in Crash

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The CCCU is deeply saddened by the loss of three students and the father of two of the students in a small-plane crash Saturday near Crystal Lake, Ill.

Research Roundtable Works to Form CCCU Research Agenda

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:21:00 -0800

Desiring to assess the needs for future research projects, the CCCU brought together a team of 22 individuals who believe in the power of data and who can strategize research priorities that would strengthen and serve Christ-centered higher education at the 2011 CCCU Research Roundtable.

Free Market Forum Provides Development Opportunities for CCCU Faculty

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Recognizing the need for a multi-disciplinary conversation on free enterprise, the CCCU continues to co-sponsor the Free Market Forum with Hillsdale College and the Acton Institute.

SSO Curriculum Recognized as Model of Best Practice

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

A monograph to be published by the National Collegiate Honors Council has recognized the Scholars’ Semester in Oxford’s curriculum as a model of best practice in honors and international education.

Prayer for ACU Campus

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The CCCU joins our member and affiliate institutions in praying for the Abilene Christian University community.

CCCU Publishes Research Monograph on Finance and Economics in Postwar Liberia

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The CCCU announces the release of the second research publication in the CCCU Monograph Series, Nature and Consequences of Weak Financial Markets in Reconstructing Postwar Economies: The Liberian Case by former CCCU professors John Gorlorwulu and Jonathan Warner.

Christian Higher Education Month: Furthering the Mission in Challenging Times

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Every October the CCCU and its member and affiliate institutions mark Christian Higher Education Month. As declared by House Resolution 300 in June 2003, CHEM celebrates the role of Christ-centered colleges in America’s history and in students’ lives.

International Affiliate Highlight: Alphacrucis College

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

“Alphacrucis College is entering an exciting new era,” said Alphacrucis College Principal and CEO Stephen Fogarty in September as the college opened its new main campus in Parramatta, the geographical heart of Sydney, Australia.

CCCU Conference Discusses Expanding Cultural Competencies

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

To address the Christian imperative for flourishing diverse communities, the CCCU desires to improve its understanding of the opportunities and barriers to increasing diversity, witness reconciliation between different groups, and foster the development of cultural competencies.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Is CCCU Member Alumna

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Leymah Gbowee, one of three women jointly awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize this month, earned a master’s degree in conflict transformation in 2007 from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., one of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities’ 113 North American member campuses.

The CCCU Submits Comments to the Department of Health and Human Services Opposing Contraceptive Mandate

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

On September 30, the CCCU submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services on the August 3, 2011, amendment to the regulations entitled Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of Preventative Services Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Pam Jones Joins CCCU Staff as Interim Vice President for Communications

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) announces Pamela K. Jones as the interim vice president for communications.

Faculty Visit CCCU’s BestSemester Programs

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Each year, hundreds of students from institutions of the CCCU attend its BestSemester™ study programs around the globe. Faculty members can get a taste of what their students encounter and engage in more in-depth conversations about BestSemester’s benefits and experiences by visiting these student programs.

International Affiliate Highlight: Christ’s College

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Christ's College was founded by Dr. James Graham, the son of Jimmy and Sophie Graham, who served as missionaries in China from 1889 to 1940. Today, Christ's College has a residential program with 200 students and offers majors in English, Music, and Mass Communication.

Corts Welcomes CCCU Institutions to the 2011-2012 Academic Year

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Greetings and best wishes for the 2011-2012 academic year from all of us here at the CCCU. The excellent efforts of our staff have resulted in programs and initiatives in the coming year that are exciting, informative, and will surely advance the work of Christian higher education.

Mahurin and E. Bussema Fill Interim Roles in Professional Development and Research

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Ron Mahurin and Evelyn Bussema will be serving in interim roles in the professional development and research department of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

C.R.A.L. Update: No Significant Difference in Completion Rates by Race

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The CCCU Center for Research in Adult Learning at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind., has been analyzing entrance and end of program surveys for over 10 years.

International Affiliate Highlight: Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CCCU international affiliate Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore, South India, is a vibrant and diverse intellectual community that has been at the forefront of education in India.

P. Jesse Rine Joins CCCU Staff as Director of Research and Grants Initiatives

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities welcomes P. Jesse Rine as its director of research and grants initiatives.

Alumni Professionals Conference

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Snezek Library Leadership Institute

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Two New Members Accepted at CCCU Board Meeting

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Former Senator Mark O. Hatfield Leaves Lasting Legacy

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CCCU Schools Take Part in White House Initiative

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

On August 2, 2011, the Through the Eyes of Faith series published its latest volume, Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith by James Bradley and Russell Howell.

Barnard Resigns as Vice President for Professional Development and Research

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Paul Corts, CCCU President, announced today that Dr. Mimi Barnard, Vice President for Professional Development and Research, has resigned, effective August 1. The Council is grateful to Barnard for her service over the past three years.

Governance Institute Expands Offerings with Pre-Conference

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Eight presidents and their board leaders from CCCU institutions gathered in Breckenridge, Colo., July 13-16, 2011, for the annual Governance Institute.

Butterfield Memorial Foundation Awards Nursing Scholarships to CCCU Schools