Shirley V. Hoogstra, J.D.
By giving an unrestricted gift to support the CCCU, you allow us to put funding toward the area of greatest need. We believe the work we do in advocacy, experiential education, professional development, and research and scholarship is crucial to Christian higher education. You can help us do even more in service to our institutions and their students, faculty, and staff. Gifts to this fund allow us the greatest flexibility in responding to organizational priorities.
CCCU GlobalEd is a collection of faith-integrated, off-campus study programs that foster intellectual, cultural, vocational, and spiritual growth. Our programs transform the way students experience the world and equip them to live out their Christian faith in today’s global society. Unfortunately, some students are unable to take advantage of these life-changing opportunities due to their financial situations. Your gift to CCCU GlobalEd supports students in having a transformational experience.
Our institutions rely on the CCCU to be their voice in Washington, D.C. and around the world. Our government relations staff forms key relationships to ensure CCCU institutions have access to the right people and the right information at the right time – helping preserve, protect, and strengthen Christian higher education for generations to come. This advocacy includes work with Congress, the judiciary, and the administration on issues such as religious freedom, institutional autonomy, accreditation, financial aid, tax policy, immigration, prison reform, environmental stewardship, and more. Like a cord of many strands, the CCCU’s advocacy efforts bring together the influence of 180+ institutions to strengthen their missions and amplify their voices.
Professional development and leadership training for faculty and staff on CCCU campuses is critical to our mission of helping our institutions transform lives. Our professional development opportunities include conferences and workshops held throughout the year. Leadership development programs are provided annually for key leaders and presidents as catalysts for effective professional development. You can support these efforts by making a gift to the Longman Leadership Fund, named after renowned Christian higher education scholar, professor, and leader Dr. Karen A. Longman, a longtime friend and partner in the work of the CCCU.
