Endorsements

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"I have known Dr. Corts for severalyears and am excited to pass the baton of CCCU leadership to such ahighly qualified leader. This is a fantastic job. I haveenjoyed every day of my work here for almost 12 years, but I beganwith far less relevant experience than Dr. Corts isbringing. He will help us move Christian higher education to thenext level. The search committee and board did a fantasticjob. We can all be proud of their work."

Bob Andringa
President, Council for Christian Colleges &Universities

"I have known Dr. Corts for more than 15 yearsand have observed with admiration his excellent leadershipabilities in several significant contexts in Christian highereducation and government service. He is a man of much wisdom andgodly character, a devoted churchman and a brilliant leader. TheCCCU Board is truly thankful that Dr. Corts has sensed God'sleadership to accept our unanimous invitation to him to be the nextleader for the CCCCU.  He will have a unique opportunity toextend the visionary work that Bob Andringa has provided for theCouncil.  At this strategic time in the life of the Council Iam grateful to have a proven and capable leader like Dr. Corts toguide us forward into what I believe will be an exciting andblessed future."

David S. Dockery
President, Union University (TN) and chair of the CCCU Boardof Directors

"As a search committee, we were extremelygratified to identify a candidate with Dr. Corts experience,wisdom, and heart for Christian higher education. We are confidentthat Dr. Corts will prove to be a capable leader for theworldwide programs of the Council.  In addition, we could notimagine a more capable candidate to serve as a public policyadvocate for our member institutions while also leading ourrespective campuses in articulating among their own constituenciesthe case for Christian higher education.  We are thrilledthat Dr. Corts has agreed to serve in this challengingrole."

Carl Zylstra
President, Dordt College (IA) and chair of the CCCUPresidential Search Committee