Life Pacific University is thrilled to announce that President Dr. Angie Richey has been elected to the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) serving under the leadership of CCCU President, Dr. David Hoag. This exciting appointment underscores Dr. Richey’s leadership and LPU’s commitment to promoting and strengthening Christian higher education.
What is the CCCU?
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) is an organization representing over 180 Christian institutions worldwide. It advocates for Christian higher education, supports institutions in integrating faith and learning, and promotes academic excellence grounded in biblical principles. Through collaboration and shared resources, the CCCU helps member institutions navigate the challenges of modern education while staying true to their Christian missions to transform lives. Watch video.
The Importance of Collaboration
Collaboration among Christian institutions is vital to enhancing the quality and impact of Christian education. Through the CCCU, LPU is able to engage with other like-minded universities, sharing resources and best practices to better serve students and strengthen Christian higher education as a whole.
Strengthening Christian Higher Education
The CCCU plays a crucial role in supporting Christian institutions through public advocacy, professional development and scholarship, and experiential education that fosters theintellectual, cultural, vocational, and spiritual growth of students. Dr. Richey’s involvement will further align LPU with the broader Christian higher education community, strengthening growth, partnership, innovation, and service to God and society.
Dr. Richey’s Appointment
Dr. Angie Richey’s appointment to the CCCU Board will bring with her, the unwavering commitment to student transformation, collaboration, academic excellence, and Christian values. Over the past five years, the leadership at LPU has strengthened the university as Christ-centered, Spirit-filled institution, grown enrollment, and expanded education offerings that reach students around the world. LPU’s impact in Christian higher education and around th world through students will continue to be amplified.
We celebrate what’s ahead and look forward to the ways this appointment will strengthen both LPU and the broader Christian higher education community for God’s glory.
