2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference

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

Conference Speakers

Headshot of Corey Brooks for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Pastor Corey Brooks

Headshot of Jon Kulaga for the 2025 CCCU Imago Dei Conference.

Jon S. Kulaga, Ph.D.

Registration Pricing

Exclusive Discount for CCCU Member Institutions

The CCCU is offering a $100 discount to CCCU members from the same member institution who register at least one attendee for the Imago Dei Conference!

Once your institution reaches one paid registrant, the price will be automatically discounted for each subsequent registrant from the same member institution.

Conference Rates
Early Bird
Ends July 18, 2025
Regular
Ends September 19, 2025
Late
Ends September 26, 2025
Member
400
450
500
Non-Member
500
550
600