2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference

October 8 - 10, 2025
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

OVERVIEW

The 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference: Pursuing Biblical Diversity, Belonging, and Hospitality is designed to be a space for educators within the CCCU to engage one another in dialogue, critical thinking and networking. The conference will include keynote sessions and workshops that showcase research and best practices on strategic campus transformation that will meet the needs of all students.

Additional information and exciting announcements regarding speakers, agenda and more will be updated here over the coming weeks and months.

AGENDA

Please note that this is a tentative agenda that will be updated as additional information becomes available.

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm         Pre-Conference

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm         Registration / Information Desk

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm         Welcome Reception

8:00 am – 5:00 pm         Registration / Information Desk

7:30 am – 8:30 am         Breakfast on Your Own

8:30 am – 9:15 am         Opening Session / Welcome Remarks

        • Dr. David Hoag, President, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
        • Dr. Jon Kulaga, President, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)

9:15 am – 9:45 am         Worship & Devotion

9:45 am – 10:45 am       Plenary Session 1

10:45 am – 11:00 am     Morning Break

11:00 am – 12:15 pm     Concurrent Sessions

        • Track 1:  Reimagining Institutions: Leading Change Rooted in Biblical Diversity and Unity
        • Track 2:  Designing Pathways of Belonging and Student Success: Integrating Curricular and Co-Curricular Strategies
        • Track 3:  Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships and Strategies to Advance Biblical Diversity

12:15 pm – 1:45 pm       Lunch – IWU Baldwin Dining Hall

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm         Concurrent Sessions

        • Track 1:  Reimagining Institutions: Leading Change Rooted in Biblical Diversity and Unity
        • Track 2:  Designing Pathways of Belonging and Student Success: Integrating Curricular and Co-Curricular Strategies
        • Track 3:  Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships and Strategies to Advance Biblical Diversity

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm         Afternoon Break

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm         Concurrent Sessions

        • Track 1:  Reimagining Institutions: Leading Change Rooted in Biblical Diversity and Unity
        • Track 2:  Designing Pathways of Belonging and Student Success: Integrating Curricular and Co-Curricular Strategies
        • Track 3:  Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships and Strategies to Advance Biblical Diversity

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm         Plenary Session 2

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm         Open Evening

8:00 am – 9:00 am         Breakfast on Your Own

9:00 am – 9:30 am         Worship & Devotion

9:30 am – 10:15 am       Plenary Session 3

10:15 am – 10:45 am     Morning Break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm     Concurrent Sessions

        • Track 1:  Reimagining Institutions: Leading Change Rooted in Biblical Diversity and Unity
        • Track 2:  Designing Pathways of Belonging and Student Success: Integrating Curricular and Co-Curricular Strategies
        • Track 3:  Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships and Strategies to Advance Biblical Diversity

12:00 pm                          Meeting Adjourns

Presentation Submissions

Faculty and staff from a CCCU member institution are encouraged and invited to submit a proposal to be considered for inclusion during our gathering in October.

Prior to submitting a proposal, please keep in mind:

  • All presentations will be 35 minutes in length, including at least 10 minutes for discussion and Q & A.
  • Proposals should be applicable to one or more of the three tracks below (additional details on each track can be found on the proposal form):
    • Reimagining Institutions: Leading Change Rooted in Biblical Diversity and Unity
    • Designing Pathways of Belonging and Student Success: Integrating Curricular and Co-Curricular Strategies
    • Cultivating Collaborative Partnerships and Strategies to Advance Biblical Diversity 

Submit A Proposal