(6/5/2015) The challenges to higher education are well documented. In recent years, many colleges have sought better ways to address rising costs, declining enrollments, reduced development, managing debt, and weakening economics. Clearwater Christian College fought these battles since our inception. In recent years, financial pressures became increasingly severe. We went through the hard tasks of downsizing and restructuring so we could continue to serve students. We finally reached a critical point and made an exceedingly difficult decision.
On June 4, 2015, the board of directors voted unanimously to close Clearwater Christian College. From this date on, staff will focus their attention on helping students find educational alternatives and performing typical closure tasks. Fortunately, we have been able to partner with a number of regionally accredited institutions to help interested students make the transition into those schools as easy as possible. Efforts are underway to assist faculty and staff with other employment and ministry opportunities. Our hope in these difficult times is to finish well. As always, we rely on God's hand to uphold us:
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10
On June 4, 2015, the board of directors voted unanimously to close Clearwater Christian College. From this date on, staff will focus their attention on helping students find educational alternatives and performing typical closure tasks. Fortunately, we have been able to partner with a number of regionally accredited institutions to help interested students make the transition into those schools as easy as possible. Efforts are underway to assist faculty and staff with other employment and ministry opportunities. Our hope in these difficult times is to finish well. As always, we rely on God's hand to uphold us:
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10
The announcement of the closing of CCC has prompted many sincere heart-felt responses. In order to provide an organized way to allow those who love the school to give, we have partnered with the National Christian Foundation in establishing the Clearwater Christian Single Charity Legacy Fund. In doing so, contributions to the Legacy Fund will qualify for tax deduction as allowed by applicable federal and state law. These donations will be used to carry on in some way the mission for which Clearwater was founded. If you have any questions regarding the Legacy Fund please contact Ben Puckett at 
