COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 2017

COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

ANNUAL REPORT

2017

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Table of Contents

CCCU BOARD OF DIRECTORS*

Charles W. Pollard, J.D., Ph.D.President, John Brown UniversityChair

Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.President, Biola UniversityVice Chair

James H. Barnes III, Ed.D.President, Bethel UniversitySecretary

Kim S. Phipps, Ph.D.President, Messiah CollegeImmediate Past Chair

Robin E. Baker, Ph.D.President, George Fox University

Andy Crouch, M.Div.Senior Strategist for Communication, John Templeton Foundation

Lowell Haines, J.D., Ed.D.President, Taylor University

Derek Halvorson, Ph.D.President, Covenant College

*As of December 2017

CCCU LEADERSHIP

Shirley V. Hoogstra, J.D.President

Keith Graybill, M.B.A., C.P.A.Vice President for Finance & Administration

Shapri D. LoMaglio, J.D.Vice President for Government & External Relations

Rick Ostrander, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic Affairs & Professional Programs

Sidney J. Jansma Jr., M.B.A.Chair of the Board, Wolverine Gas and Oil Corporation

L. Randolph Lowry III, M.P.A., J.D.President, Lipscomb University

Shirley A. Mullen, Ph.D.President, Houghton College

Claude O. Pressnell Jr., Ed.D.President, Tennessee Independent Colleges & Universities Association

Philip Graham Ryken, M.Div., Ph.D.President, Wheaton College

Carol Taylor, Ph.D.President, Evangel University

Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D.President, Anderson University

David Wright, Ph.D.President, Indiana Wesleyan University

ABOUT THE CCCU

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STAFF EXCELLENCE

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PUBLIC ADVOCACY

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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OUR INSTITUTIONS

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Dear friends,

Christian campuses stand at a unique intersection of discussions and movements centered around faith and higher education, as well as po-litical and social change. That is why the CCCU continues to center its mission on being an essential and invaluable partner to you as you live out your God-given assignment specific to your context. We deeply value the unique part each CCCU institution plays in our shared Gospel mission, and it continues to be a privilege to serve you.

This report summarizes the CCCU’s work in 2017. Much of this work is ongoing into 2018, and it is apparent that God has given the CCCU several unique roles in this time:

• To protect religious liberty in higher education;• To cultivate Christian leadership in organizations and in culture

through the faculty, staff, and students of our institutions; • To expand the academic offerings of our institutions by providing

Christ-centered off-campus study programs; and• To be the voice for Christian higher education in the halls of

Congress and leading news media.This role we have and the course we have set is ambitious. We do it for

you, our invaluable partners in this work, but we also do it with you. We are proud to partner with you and support you as you serve the students and their families who have invested in an educational experience that shapes their view of vocation, their purpose in life, and their engagement in the culture around them.

I must acknowledge how grateful I am to the hardworking CCCU board of directors and the dedicated, go-the-extra-mile CCCU colleagues that serve you in D.C. and around the world. And as we go forward in this next year, I covet your continued prayerful support. Navigating the higher education waters takes wisdom, patience, and courage. We do not take you, our partners and friends, for granted. Each of you matter to us. Thank you for your continued investment in the important work of Christ-centered, academically robust, life-changing higher education.

In this work together,

Shirley

A letter from President Shirley V. Hoogstra, J.D.

“[THE] ROLE WE HAVE AND THE COURSE WE HAVE SET IS AMBITIOUS. WE DO IT FOR YOU, BUT WE ALSO DO IT WITH YOU.”

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) is a higher education association of more than 180 Christian institutions around the world. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.

The institutions of the CCCU share three basic commitments:

First, we integrate biblical truth not just into “spiritual” aspects of the institution but throughout the academic enterprise. Our professors pursue academic excellence because they are committed to God as the author of truth, and that truth has implications for every academic discipline. The classroom and the laboratory are just as much arenas of Christian integration as the college chapel.

Second, we are committed to the moral and spiritual formation of students. Education that instructs the mind without deepening the soul is not true learning. Our schools seek to develop students who, in the words of the Old Testament prophet, “act justly and love mercy and walk humbly with their God” (Micah 6:8). This requires not simply professional competence but wisdom, which is a sense of things in their proper relationship and a love for the right things. Our purpose is to form students of moral commitment who live out Christian virtues such as love, courage, and humility. This task gives meaning and coherence to every part of the academy, from the classroom to the fine arts studio, from the internship placement to the residence hall and the athletic field.

Third, we are committed to graduating students who make a difference for the common good as redemptive voices in the world. Our schools offer a wide variety of academic programs because we believe that Christians are called to use their vocations as vehicles to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to a fallen world. Our graduates are “hopeful realists” who recognize the brokenness of the world but believe that God has called them to work for its healing. As such, they play a redemptive and restorative role in the world as doctors, teachers, marketers, engineers, parents, soccer coaches, and in a host of other ways. In other words, we are private religious institutions that exist for the public good and contribute to human flourishing.

ADVANCING FAITH AND INTELLECT FOR THE COMMON GOOD


THE CCCU’S PROGRAMMING IS BUILT ON THREE PILLARS OF STRATEGIC FOCUS AND TWO

FOUNDATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS.

CCCUPUBLIC ADVOCACY

The CCCU provides a unified voice to highlight the contributions of our institu-tions for the common good and advocates for the right of each member institution to practice its sincerely held

religious beliefs.

CHRISTIAN MISSION

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


The CCCU has nine unique off-campus, faith-integrated study programs that expand

students’ academic educational experience, provide unique

internship opportunities, and develop and deepen their

spiritual lives.


The CCCU hosts numerous conferences for administrators

and faculty to develop their skills and build connections with peers to equip them in

their work to provide a holistic, Christ-centered educational experience for their students.


Photo Courtesy of Wheaton College.


CCCU INSTITUTIONS AT A GLANCE

520,000+ Students enrolled globally annually

3,500,000+Alumni around the world

72,000 Faculty and staff employed in the U.S. annually

350+ Undergraduate majors

185+ Graduate majors

445,000 Students enrolled in the U.S. annually

Located in 20 countries

THE YEAR IN REVIEW


STAFF EXCELLENCE

The CCCU’s staff not only provides key support for members, professional development for faculty and administrators on CCCU campuses, and life-changing educational experiences for students, but they also are leaders and scholars, publishing and speaking regularly to share their expertise with others.

Some of the many accomplishments of CCCU staff in 2017 include:

Awards

Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa, Gordon College: Shirley V. Hoogstra, President

Nina Griggs Gunter Servant Leadership Award: Shirley V. HoogstraThis award, given by Trevecca Nazarene University, recognizes prom-inent Christian women who have served as role models of servant leadership.

Faith & Education Coalition (National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference) Lifetime Education Impact Award: Shirley V. Hoogstra

Media Appearances

“Quick to Listen” (Christianity Today, Aug. 24): Shirley V. Hoogstra spoke on the unique role Christian colleges can play in helping Americans talk through differences

“Up for Debate” (Moody Radio Network, Aug. 26): Rick Ostrander, vice president for academic affairs & professional programs, spoke on the value of Christian colleges

“The Midday Briefing with Robert Traynham” (SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. Channel, Dec. 1): Shapri D. LoMaglio, vice president of government & external relations, spoke on the impact of DACA on Christ-centered higher education.

Publications

How to Live a Good Death (Cambridge: Grove, 2017), written by Matthew Kirkpatrick, tutor for visiting students at Wycliffe Hall at University of Oxford and a lecturer for BestSemester’s two Oxford programs

Storytelling for Virtual Reality: Methods and Principles for Crafting Immersive Narratives (Routledge/Focal Press, 2017), written by John Bucher, faculty member at BestSemester’s Los Angeles Film Studies Program


Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science (Vol. 52, no. 3): “Assessing the field of science and religion: advice from the next generation,” written by Michael Burdett, director of studies in religion, science, and tech-nology for BestSemester’s two programs at Wycliffe Hall at University of Oxford

Presentations

Religious Freedom Review Conference: “Long-Term Solutions for Present Challenges to Faith-Based Higher Education,” presented in July by Shapri D. LoMaglio

The State of the Evangelical Mind Symposium: “The Role of the Christian University in the Cultivation of the Evangelical Mind,” presented in September by Rick Ostrander

Council on Social Work Education Conference: “Respecting Indigenous Knowledge in Competency-Based, International Field Education,” presented in October by Lisa Tokpa, the social work emphasis faculty and coordinator at the Uganda Studies Program

Other Work

Stan Rosenberg, executive director of SCIO (Scholarship & Christianity in Oxford), the CCCU’s U.K. subsidiary, served on the International Advisory Council and reviewed content for exhibits at the Museum of the Bible, which opened in Washington, D.C., in November

Elizabeth Baigent, academic director for BestSemester’s two programs in Oxford, began service on the Commission on the History of Geographical Thought for the International Geographical Union (the discipline’s international governing body)

CCCU YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT

CCCU MARK O. HATFIELD LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

Felipe Silva Felipe Silva (Northwestern Col-lege, 2012) mentors the youth of Romania’s economically de-pressed Jiu Valley through a climbing gym he founded. Local leaders credit Felipe’s program for helping to stem the tide of school dropouts in the region.

Michael Cromartie Michael Cromartie uniquely linked the spheres of religion, jour-nalism, and politics. In 1999, he founded the Faith Angle Forum, which brings together Christian thought leaders and secular jour-nalists for in-depth discussions of crucial issues.

CCCU AWARDS GRANTED


CCCU MARK O. HATFIELD LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

PUBLIC ADVOCACY

Our advocacy work affirms and protects our constituency’s unique position as Christ-centered, not-for-profit institutions of higher education. CCCU institutions find themselves in the crosshairs of issues affecting higher education or nonprofit organizations generally, as well as challenges because of their religious character and convictions. These challenges come through Congress, the Courts, and the Execu-tive Branch and its regulatory machinery. Our government and external relations staff work to protect the interests of CCCU institutions and to make the case for Christian higher education in the public square.

PROTECTING RELIGIOUS MISSION & CONVICTION

Protection of Faith-Based Institutions in the Higher Education Act

The CCCU has led the charge on ensuring that the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act protects faith-based institutions of higher education from discrimination by accreditors and government entities. Although accreditors are already required to respect an institution’s religious mission, there is not an effective, reasonable means to require the De-partment of Education to enforce this. Additionally, government entities, such as state licensing boards, serve gatekeeping functions that can be abused to

undermine CCCU students’ education and graduates’ careers solely based on their university or college’s religious mission. We engaged lawmakers throughout the year – including in over 50 Hill meetings during a November fly-in – to push for a clearer definition of religious mission and for the legal mechanisms to ensure that they are respected.

The “Controlled by” Problem in Title IX Exemptions

Title IX offers a religious exemption for institutions “controlled by a religious organization” for practices aligned with their faith. Many religious colleges and universities organize in fidelity to biblical creeds and/or confessions; they are fully religious but not directly tied to an organization such as a denomination. As such, these schools have had Title IX paperwork delayed (but never denied) by an Education Department hand-cuffed by outdated definitions and procedures that were never subject to an open rule-making process. We have engaged the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, including Acting Assistant Secretary of Education Candice Jackson, and are working to help ensure the “controlled by” test is changed or reinterpret-ed to respect the establishment clause and thus protect all faith-based institutions of higher education.


New Rules on HHS Contraceptive and Abortifacient Mandate

After six years of dispute, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor an-nounced interim final rules in October that protect the consciences of those who have either religious or moral objections to providing health insurance coverage that includes certain contraceptive or abortifa-cient products or services. During these many years, we helped organize CCCU institutions testifying about their objection during a hearing on Capitol Hill; organized meetings with the White House and other decision makers; wrote numerous letters to the regulators and other government officials; and filed amicus briefs on behalf of the CCCU schools whose cases appeared before the Supreme Court, as well as the Wheaton College case at the D.C. Court of Appeals. After a six-year dispute with the federal gov-ernment, these rules represent an important victory for CCCU institutions’ religious freedom, and we are hopeful they will obviate the need for future litigation.

Long-Term Preservation of Religious Liberty Through Federal Legislation

We have continued to engage in discussions alongside other leading evangelical groups and a broad faith-based coalition to explore a proactive legislative framework that balances strong religious protections with protection for LGBTQ persons in basic areas of public access. We believe federal legislation is the best means of ensuring robust protections for religious conscience and conviction moving forward, especially given the number of states and cities with increasingly unfriendly laws and ordinances.

Amicus Briefs in Cases on Religious Discrimination, Free Speech, and Religious Hiring

We file amicus briefs in strategic cases that could significantly affect our constituency. In Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, we filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing that religious organizations should not be discriminated against simply because they are religious. Trinity Luther-an ultimately won, reinforcing the principle that faith-based organizations cannot be excluded from otherwise available public benefits because of their faith. In Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, we filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing for the application of the strict scrutiny standard when speech is compelled, which would inure to the baker’s benefit and help protect our schools regardless of how the case is decided. We also filed a brief in King v. Warner Pacific College defending their right to hire only Christians.

PROTECTING THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF OUR INSTITUTIONS Defending Institutions of Higher Education During Tax Reform

The tax legislation introduced in late 2017 would have had a significant impact on nonprofit institutions of higher educa-tion. It would have taxed university employee and graduate student tuition waivers and employer education benefits; eliminated private activity bonds and the Lifetime Learning Credit; taxed certain college and university endowments; and could have discouraged charitable giving without offer-


ing a replacement incentive. One estimate suggested that it could make higher education $71 billion more expensive over the next decade. We advocated against these problematic provisions and for the creation of a universal charitable deduction to counter-balance an expected decrease in charitable giving. Thanks to significant advocacy by our institutions, the final tax bill removed the majority of the proposed provisions that would have been detrimental to higher education. We will continue to advocate for expanded pro-visions for the charitable deduction because we believe the principle that the money a person chooses to donate to charity should not be taxed.

PROTECTING OUR STUDENTS

A Solution for Dreamers Post-DACA

With the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Ar-rivals (DACA) program in September, we have renewed calls to Congress to pass a permanent solution. We have supported the Dream Act since it was first introduced in 2001, and we have worked alongside our institutions to support a bipartisan, perma-nent legislative solution that will allow these students to use their God-given talents and abilities to contribute to the country they

consider home. We have also coordinated with groups like the Evangelical Immigration Table, the Na-tional Association of Evangelicals, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, the National Hispanic Leadership Conference, the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, and World Relief, as well as several higher education associations and other partners.

PRESERVING STUDENT AID AND LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government’s investment in higher education is a solid investment. People with a college degree, on average, make 67 percent more income than people with only a high school diploma. A person’s average income only continues to rise further with education after a bachelor’s degree. In addition, there are many social and familial benefits to higher education. A college degree is the singular most powerful factor in changing the trajectory of a person’s life – as well as that of their family. CCCU institutions col-lectively generate more than $60 billion in economic impact, and they are a good investment for the feder-al government, as they return (via tax dollars) $20 to the federal government for every $1 of federal grant funding their students receive. Yet some of the abuses of certain institutions, as well as some high-profile bad behavior by students, have caused some to question the federal government’s investment. We join our institutions in ensuring that higher education is accessible to all. The Higher Education Act released in December 2017 would significantly reduce the federal government’s investment and make it more difficult for low-income individuals and the working poor to afford to send their children to college. We continue to work vigorously to protect programs like the Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program, the elimination of which would disproportionately affect CCCU students.



Professional development for faculty and staff on CCCU campuses is critical to our mission of helping our institutions transform lives. In order to equip campus leaders to better reflect the integration of faith and learning and to foster collegiality among peers from multiple campuses, we offer high-quality programs to challenge, inform, encourage, and inspire in a variety of areas across disciplines and peer groups. Special leadership development programs and faculty opportunities are provided as catalysts for effective professional development in senior positions. Some highlights of 2017 conferences and institutes included:

Leadership Development Institutes

The Multi-Ethnic Leadership Development Institute (M-E LDI) and the Women’s Advanced Leadership Institute (WALI) were each filled to capacity. The M-E LDI provid-ed direction, support, and professional development to 23 emerging leaders of color from 16 campuses, preparing them for future senior leadership roles within Christian higher edu-cation. WALI offered professional development to 29 women in advanced leadership positions from 21 campuses.

New Presidents Institute

The New Presidents Institute provides new presidents with training, networking, and mentorship to assist them as they transition into their new roles.

2017 New Presidents Institute Attendees: Jean Dona DariusGene FantLowell HainesDavid Hoag

Multi-Academic Conferences

In February, the CCCU again hosted back-to-back conferences for multiple cabinet-level peer groups in San Diego, California; a total of eight peer groups were present over the course of the week. The combined format provided a positive synergy to the events and created significant opportunities for stimulating discussion, professional development, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Joe JonesBen MerkleKeith Newman

Don SweetingCalvin TroupAlexander Whitaker


Doctoral Forum

In September, the CCCU sponsored the Doctoral Council for Collaboration in Doctoral Education Fo-rum, held at Biola University. Since more than 58 CCCU institutions offer doctoral education, this timely conference allowed leaders in doctoral education to address issues of doctoral education development and support promoting increased excellence in doctoral education at CCCU schools. Over 110 professionals from 32 CCCU institutions participated.

Writer’s Retreat for New Book on Science and Religion

Eleven scholars from the Bridging the Two Cultures of Science and the Humanities 2014-2016 project gathered together at Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in Washington in June to collaborate on a new book with the working title, “Bridging the Two Cultures: Why Dialogue Between Science and Religion Has Become Hopelessly Narrow and What Can Be Done About It.” This publication is supported by the CCCU and SCIO (Schol-arship & Christianity in Oxford), the CCCU’s UK subsidiary.

CCCU-Supported Publications

Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity, and the Future of Christian Higher EducationWritten by Christian higher education leaders for Christian higher education lead-ers, this book gives a roadmap for campus leaders as they engage their campuses in the work of combating racism and privilege and of promoting diversity and inclu-sion. It is an excellent tool for professional development of both administrators and staff, as well as a great resource for students, church groups, and all those committed to this work. This important publication was published by Abilene Christian Univer-sity Press, with the generous support of multiple donors.

Sustainable Futures: Recognizing and Confronting the Challenges Facing Christian Colleges & UniversitiesThis short but important volume is intended to aid trustees and other senior lead-ers on our campuses in understanding the scope of the challenges facing Christian higher education in the U.S., as well as some of the opportunities and options for addressing those challenges. Written by David Johnston, who spent nearly 40 years working as a as a financial manager in Christian higher education (including 32 years at Wheaton College), this publication is an excellent primer to four areas facing significant changes: demography, economics, regulation, and financial struc-ture. Each section provides an overview of the challenges and offers a few ideas for meeting those challenges.


A FEW OF THE THOUGHT LEADERS THAT PRESENTED AT CCCU CONFERENCES IN 2017:

Sarah Pulliam Bailey Religion Reporter, The Washington Post

Derrick Feldmann President, Achieve Agency, and Creator, The Millennial Impact Project

Michael Gerson Columnist, The Washington Post

Wesley Hill Theologian and Author, Spiritual Friendship: Find-ing Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian

John Inazu Professor of Law and Reli-gion and Author, Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference

Eboo Patel Founder and President, Interfaith Youth Core, and Author, Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Mus-lim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation

Andrea RamirezExecutive Director, Faith and Education Coalition for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Coalition (NHCLC)

Curt Thompson Psychiatrist and Author, The Soul of Shame: Retell-ing the Stories We Believe About Ourselves

Rick Warren Founder and Lead Pastor, Saddleback Church, and Author, The Purpose Driven Life

Mark Yarhouse Professor of Psychology and Author, Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navi-gating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture

1,302 ATTENDEES

137 INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED 96 SPONSORING

PARTNERS

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES BY THE NUMBERS


ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

CCCU institutions are committed to high-quality, faith-integrating academics. The foundation of this work is professors who combine professional excellence with a vibrant Christian faith that actively influ-ences their teaching and research. We support this work by developing CCCU professors as Christian teachers and scholars. Some initiatives of 2017 include:

Research Council Project Endorsements

As part of its commitment to guiding the CCCU and its institutions in conducting, interpreting, and disseminating sound quality research, the CCCU Research Council endorsed two research proposals in 2017. The first will assess patterns embedded in the university that could impact current campus racial climate. The second study will test hypotheses to understand the relationship between board effectiveness and financial vulnerability within the context of CCCU member institution boardrooms. Dellenback Fellowship

The Dellenback Fellowship (named after former CCCU president John Dellenback) supports Christian col-leges and universities outside the U.S. by connecting CCCU international institutions who request assistance with experienced academic administrators interested in developing Christian higher education abroad.

New Faculty Institute

The New Faculty Institute empowers CCCU professors who are in their first three years of teaching at a Christian college to think deeply about Christian integration in their teaching and become more productive scholars. It also inducts them into the broader culture of Christian academia. This year’s institute included 37 faculty members from 19 institutions.

BestSemester Faculty Workshops

In addition to providing experiential education programs for CCCU stu-dents, two BestSemester programs offered workshops for CCCU faculty over the summer. In May, the Latin American Studies Program (San Jose, Costa Rica) hosted a 10-day workshop entitled “Best Practices for Teaching First-Generation Latino Students.” Participants were provided research find-ings and practical steps for designing and implementing programs that serve first-generation Latino students and their families.


In June, the Contemporary Music Center (Nashville, Tennessee) hosted a conference for CCCU faculty members who teach business courses either in music or the broader entertainment industry. Participants were able to interact with industry professionals to learn the latest about what’s happening in the enter-tainment industry so they can better prepare their students for careers in the field.

Scholar’s Retreat

Thanks to a partnership with the Issachar Fund, CCCU scholars from any discipline have an opportunity to spend a sabbatical period for as brief as six weeks or as long as a year at a peaceful, fully furnished cot-tage in Holland, Michigan, that is large enough to accommodate a small family. The following scholars are using the retreat for the 2017-18 academic year:

Fall 2017

Karen A. Longman, professor and program director in the Ph.D. higher education department at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, examined the Christ-like virtues in emerging leaders.

Spring 2018

Robin Hartman, director of library services and associate professor at Hope International University in Fullerton, California, will be writing on the role of the librarian in address-ing information technology anxiety of the 21st century.

Network and Initiative Grants for Christian Scholars

These grants, made possible through a partnership with the Hansen family, encourage collaborative schol-arship among professors serving at CCCU member institutions and connect these professors with broader scholarly networks. The goal is to create and disseminate high-quality scholarship that brings Christian voices into contemporary academic conversations.

NetVUE Pre-Conference Workshop for CCCU Institutions

In the past decade, over three dozen CCCU schools have joined the Network for Vocation in Undergrad-uate Education (NetVUE), an initiative operated by the Council of Independent Colleges and funded by the Lilly Endowment. Thus, the CCCU hosted a pre-conference workshop as part of the NetVUE national conference in March. The gathering brought together 76 participants from 26 institutions with a goal to foster robust discussion of vocation in undergraduate education from a distinctively Christian theological perspective, share common challenges and best practices, and develop and deepen relationships among peers. Based on the positive feedback received from participants, we plan to host another CCCU pre-conference workshop at the next NetVUE national conference in 2019.


BY THE NUMBERS

$190,000 TOTAL AMOUNT OF CCCU SUPPORT GIVEN TO FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP IN 2017

New Resource: “The Christian University and Academic Freedom”

Rick Ostrander, CCCU’s vice president for academic affairs & professional programs, collaborated with the CCCU Chief Academic Officers’ Commission to develop a white paper, “The Christian University and Academic Freedom.” The document expresses CCCU institutions’ commitment to academic freedom to a wider audience and provides some guidance to campus leaders as they navigate this important issue at their institutions.




We offer nine academically rigorous, experientially based, faith-integrated study programs, known as BestSemester, in three U.S. cities and six foreign countries. BestSemester extends the educational mission of CCCU institutions by providing culturally immersive learning experiences that contribute to students’ intellectual and spiritual growth and equip them to apply their Christian faith to the world. These programs are:

American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.)Australia Studies Centre (Brisbane, Australia)Contemporary Music Center (Nashville, Tennessee)Latin American Studies Program (San José, Costa Rica)Los Angeles Film Studies Center (Los Angeles, California)Middle East Studies Program (Amman, Jordan)Northern Ireland Semester (Belfast, Northern Ireland)Scholars’ Semester & Oxford Summer Programme (Oxford, United Kingdom)Uganda Studies Program (Mukono, Uganda)

Every year, BestSemester programs immerse CCCU students in a wide variety of life-changing experien-tial learning opportunities and internships:

• U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives offices, American Enterprise Institute (AEI), the Trinity Forum, the Heritage Foundation, the Department of Justice, the Center for Public Justice, the U.S. Treasury Department, and Bread for the World (Washington, D.C.)

• Citipointe Christian College, Clive Burdeu Aged Care Services, TAG 5 (which serves dis-abled individuals and their families), and SKATTLE (which offers counseling support for kids) (Australia)

• National music tour (Nashville, Tennessee)• Organic farming, social work, ecology, and small businesses (Costa Rica)• Alcon Entertainment, Wind Dancer Films, Interscope Records, and Remote Control Pro-

ductions (Los Angeles, California)• Schools, orphanages, and refugee assistance (Amman, Jordan)• OmniMed Uganda, the Ugandan National Agricultural Research Organization, Noah’s Ark

Ministries, Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital, Mukono Church of Uganda Hospi-tal, and Compassion International Child Development Centers (Uganda)

• Intensive, primary source-based research directed by a faculty scholar at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University


BestSemester Highlights for 2017

In summer 2017, the L.A. Film Studies Center piloted a four-week

summer graduate film program designed for graduate students in

film, theology, ministry, communications,

and theater.

The CCCU announced the launch of the Northern Ireland

Semester, a spring-only program developed in partnership with John

Brown University.

More than 70 alumni gathered at Trinity Christian College in

Chicago for a Uganda Studies Program reunion in July.

The Student Academic Programs Commission (SAPC) conducts periodic reviews of each BestSemester program to ensure high quality and operational effectiveness. This year, the Contemporary Music Center received a strong positive review by SAPC for its commitment to faith integration and its preparation of students for productive vocations in music and media.

BestSemester launched a partnership with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) whereby Cru students on non-CCCU campuses will be eligible for participation in BestSemester programs, space permitting.

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2017 CALENDAR YEAR BY THE NUMBERS*

460 STUDENTS 92 INSTITUTIONS**

*As of December 2017 **Includes student representation from non-CCCU campuses


SEARCHABLE RESUMES

3,671VIEWS PER JOB OPENING

443

NUMBER OF HITS TO THE CAREER CENTER HOMEPAGE

168,932

NUMBER OF POSITIONS ADVERTISED

2,017

CAREER CENTEROur online Career Center provides a valuable member benefit by connecting qualified professionals with universities looking to fill vacant positions. Recently, the Career Center was opened to outside organiza-tions who are interested in recruiting CCCU graduates.

AVERAGE MONTHLY VISITORS

27,209


FY16-17 REVENUE SUMMARYThe Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is committed to the highest standards of financial stewardship. We take seriously our responsibility to prudently allocate and wisely invest the funds en-trusted to us and we are committed to balance our spending with our income each year. Each year under President Hoogstra’s leadership, the CCCU has ended the fiscal year in the black.

REVENUE BREAKDOWN

TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE

$7,385,480 STUDENT

PROGRAMS

$894,386 CONFERENCES

$1,686,975 DUES

$320,144 OTHER INCOME

$1,334,709 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT,

GRANTS, & OTHER PROGRAMS

$314,397 INVESTMENT

INCOME

$126,967 ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT

RELATIONS

$12,063,058 -0.8%FROM 2015-16

61.2%

14.0%11.1%

7.4%

Student Programs

Dues

Professional Development, Grants, & Other Programs

Conferences

2.7% Other Income

1.1% Advocacy & Government Relations

2.6% Investment Income

SIGNIFICANT GRANT FUNDING IN FY16-17:

• America’s Christian Credit Union• The Blankemeyer Foundation • Fieldstead and Company• John Templeton Foundation• Museum of the Bible• Templeton Religion Trust


FY16-17 EXPENSE SUMMARYAs part of our commitment to financial integrity, we retain a certified membership with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and have an external audit completed annually. To obtain a copy of our full audit for FY16-17, contact Keith Graybill, vice president for finance and administration, at [email protected].

TOTAL EXPENSE

EXPENSE BREAKDOWN

$7,118,502 STUDENT

PROGRAMS

$962,448 CONFERENCES

$2,411,145 ADMINISTRATION,

COMMUNICATIONS, & SUPPORT SERVICES

$1,175,032 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT,

GRANTS, & OTHER PROGRAMS

$321,253 ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT

RELATIONS

$11,988,380 -.19%FROM 2015-16

Student Programs

Administration, Communications, & Support Services

Professional Development, Grants, & Other Programs

Conferences

2.7% Advocacy & Government Relations

59.4%

20.1% 9.8%

8.0%


CCCU INSTITUTIONS (Updated 12-2017)

NORTH AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ALABAMAFaulkner UniversityJudson College--ALSamford University University of Mobile

ARIZONAArizona Christian University ARKANSASHarding UniversityJohn Brown UniversityWilliams Baptist College

CALIFORNIAAzusa Pacific UniversityBiola UniversityCalifornia Baptist UniversityConcordia University IrvineFresno Pacific UniversityFuller Theological Seminary Hope International UniversityLife Pacific College Pepperdine University Point Loma Nazarene UniversityProvidence Christian College San Diego Christian CollegeSimpson UniversityVanguard University of Southern CaliforniaWestmont CollegeWilliam Jessup University COLORADOColorado Christian University

FLORIDAPalm Beach Atlantic UniversitySoutheastern UniversityWarner University

GEORGIACovenant CollegeEmmanuel CollegePoint UniversityToccoa Falls College

IDAHONew Saint Andrews College Northwest Nazarene University

ILLINOISGreenville UniversityJudson UniversityLincoln Christian University Moody Bible Institute North Park UniversityOlivet Nazarene UniversityTrinity Christian CollegeTrinity International UniversityWheaton College

INDIANAAnderson University - INBethel College--INGrace College & SeminaryHuntington UniversityIndiana Wesleyan UniversityTaylor University

IOWADordt CollegeNorthwestern College

KANSASCentral Christian College of KansasFriends University MidAmerica Nazarene UniversitySterling CollegeTabor College

KENTUCKYAsbury Theological Seminary Asbury UniversityCampbellsville UniversityKentucky Christian University

LOUISIANALouisiana College

MASSACHUSETTSEastern Nazarene CollegeGordon CollegeGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

MICHIGANCalvin CollegeCornerstone UniversityKuyper College Spring Arbor University

MINNESOTABethany Lutheran College Bethel UniversityCrown CollegeNorth Central UniversityUniversity of Northwestern - St. Paul

MISSISSIPPIBelhaven UniversityMississippi College

MISSOURICollege of the OzarksEvangel UniversityHannibal-LaGrange UniversityMissouri Baptist UniversitySouthwest Baptist University

NEBRASKAYork College

NEW MEXICOUniversity of the Southwest

NEW YORKHoughton CollegeNyack CollegeRoberts Wesleyan CollegeThe King’s College

NORTH CAROLINACampbell University Mid-Atlantic Christian University Montreat College

OHIOFranciscan University of Steubenville Malone UniversityMount Vernon Nazarene UniversityOhio Christian University

OKLAHOMAOklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Christian UniversityOral Roberts UniversitySouthern Nazarene UniversitySouthwestern Christian University

OREGONCorban UniversityGeorge Fox UniversityKilns College

MEMBER TYPE KEYNo symbol = Governing Member

= Associate Member = Collaborative Partner = International Affiliate = New member in 2016/17


CCCU INSTITUTIONS (Updated 12-2017)

Multnomah University Northwest Christian UniversityWarner Pacific College

PENNSYLVANIACairn University Eastern UniversityGeneva CollegeMessiah CollegeUniversity of Valley Forge

SOUTH CAROLINAAnderson University - SCCharleston Southern UniversityColumbia International University Erskine CollegeNorth Greenville UniversitySouthern Wesleyan University

SOUTH DAKOTAUniversity of Sioux Falls

TENNESSEECarson-Newman UniversityJohnson University King UniversityLee UniversityLipscomb UniversityMilligan CollegeTrevecca Nazarene University

TEXASAbilene Christian UniversityBaylor University Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas Theological Seminary East Texas Baptist UniversityHardin-Simmons UniversityHouston Baptist UniversityHoward Payne UniversityLeTourneau UniversitySouthwestern Assemblies of God University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

VIRGINIABluefield CollegeRegent University

WASHINGTONNorthwest UniversitySeattle Pacific University Walla Walla University Whitworth University

WISCONSINWisconsin Lutheran College

CANADA

ALBERTAAmbrose University Prairie College The King’s University

BRITISH COLUMBIATrinity Western University

MANITOBABooth University College Providence University College NEW BRUNSWICKCrandall University

ONTARIOMcMaster Divinity College Redeemer University CollegeTyndale University College & Seminary

SASKATCHEWANBriercrest College and Seminary

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

AUSTRALIAAlphacrucis College Avondale College of Higher Education Christian Heritage College Excelsia College

BOLIVIAUniversidad Evangélica Boliviana

DOMINICAN REPUBLICUniversidad Nacional Evangelica

GHANACentral University College

HAITINorth Haiti Christian University Queensland University

HUNGARYJohn Wesley Theological College Karoli Gaspar University of the Reformed Church In Hungary

INDIACSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Sciences

INDONESIAUniversitas Pelita Harapan

ISRAELJerusalem University College University of the Holy Land

JAPANTokyo Christian University

KENYAAfrica International University Africa Nazarene University

LITHUANIALCC International University

NETHERLANDSChristelijke Hogeschool Ede

NEW ZEALANDLaidlaw College

SOUTH KOREAHandong Global University KC University Seoul Theological University

TAIWANChrist’s College Taipei Sheng-te Christian College

UGANDAUganda Christian University

UNITED KINGDOMNazarene Theological College Wycliffe Hall


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