WASHINGTON, D.C.The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities announces the appointment of Dr. Jim Mannoia, the former president of Greenville College (IL), as a Senior Fellow.
Mannoia is charged with the development of international programming, particularly the development of a grant proposal for expansion of the work of the CCCU with international institutions of Christ-centered higher education.
Dr. Mannoia has dedicated his life to the service of Christ-centered higher education and also to the work of global partnership and exchange, CCCU President Paul R. Corts said. The CCCU is thankful he has accepted this appointment and the work he will do in advancing the cause with our international partners on a global scale.
Senior Fellows are volunteer leaders and experts appointed by the President of the CCCU who are tasked to assist the Council on special issues and projects. Senior Fellows work directly with the president.
The news reminds us every day that our world is interconnected, with challenges such as our current economic crisis affecting everyone everywhere. But the interconnections also enhance opportunities for exchange and mutual help. I am delighted that the CCCU under Dr. Corts leadership is making a strong commitment to build more effective bridges between our North American and our overseas members.My own background living and working in higher education in South America, Europe, Africa, and the U.S. for 38 years, make this opportunity both a privilege and a pleasure.I look forward to getting to know our colleagues overseas and to the mutual benefits that will arise from our partnerships, Dr. Mannoia said.
Dr. Mannoia served as president of Greenville College for 10 years until his retirement in July 2008. Previously, he was academic vice president and dean at Houghton College (NY) and associate academic dean at Westmont College (CA).
Currently, Mannoia is touring CCCU affiliate institutions worldwide. To read about his travels, visit his blog at cccu-tour.blogspot.com.
For a list of other CCCU Senior Fellows, please go to http://www.cccu.org/about/leadership_and_staff/senior_fellows.
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association of 180 intentionally Christ-centered institutions around the world. There are now 110 member campuses in North America and all are fully-accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities with curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. In addition, 70 affiliate campuses from 24 countries are part of the CCCU. The Councils mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help its institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
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