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Explore the diverse professional development and research opportunities provided by the CCCU for 2011-2012, focusing on the theme of "Having a Faithful Presence in the World." Engage with initiatives like the Faculty Writing Institute, International Faculty Seminars in China and Japan, and conferences addressing vital topics such as cultural competence and religious liberty. These events are designed for faculty development, interdisciplinary dialogue, and leadership initiatives, empowering educators to make meaningful contributions in academia and society.
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CCCU UpdateProfessional Development & Research2011-2012 Opportunities CCCU CAO Institute Courage and Care: Having a Faithful Presence in the World March 26, 2011
2011-2012 PD&R Initiatives • Faculty Writing Institute, ACU, 6/5-8, ACU • International Faculty Seminar, China • “Religion, Society, and Rule of Law” • “Changing Faces: Cultural Competence, Diversity, and Reconciliation,” Trinity Christian, 9/25-26 • Free Market Forum, Atlanta, 10/27-29 • CCCU-CAO Dinner at CIC, 11/7 • Origins Conference (TBD) • New Faculty Institute, 6/5-8/2012, IWU • Religious Liberty Institute, June 2012, D.C. • International Faculty Seminar, Japan (TBD)
Religion, Society, & Rule of LawJune 2-16, 2011 • Multidisciplinary faculty development opportunity • Is legal reform in China possible for the sake of religious freedom? • How can Westerners understand China’s legal and religious context? • What can Chinese and North American scholars learn from dialoguing together? • Led by Professor Liu Peng, Institute of American Studies at the Chinese Association of Social Studies • Sponsored by Calvin’s Nagel Institute and the CCCU • Funded, selection complete
What’s Next? • This meeting, the CIC, etc. • New Faculty Institutes • Online modules, regional events • Leadership initiatives • New president at the CCCU • FIPSE funding? • Accreditation concerns • External synergies (NAE, World Vision, etc.)
CCCU UpdateProfessional Development & Research2011-2012 Opportunities CCCU CAO Institute Courage and Care: Having a Faithful Presence in the World March 26, 2011