Chula Vista Christian University Explained

Chula Vista Christian University
Motto:Innovation for the next generation
Established:2020
Founder:Lisa Dunne
President:Lisa Dunne
Country:U.S.
Coordinates:32.6364°N -116.9659°W

Chula Vista Christian University (CVCU) is a private Christian university in Chula Vista, California. The university was founded in 2020 and offers undergraduate programs from a Biblical worldview. CVCU claims to be "the first modern, homeschool-based university on the West Coast."[1]

History

Previous attempts

The city of Chula Vista has tried to get a four-year university in the city since at least 1986, when local leaders offered to donate "at least 150 acres" to any institution, public or private, interested in opening a campus in the Otay Lakes area.[2] In 1993, the city adopted the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, which included a four-year university as a part of its vision.[3] In 2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB24,[4] a bill introduced by Assemblyman Marty Block to conduct a feasibility study of a California State University Chula Vista campus.[5] Nonetheless, in 2012, the city acquired 375acres intended for the development of a university and technology park, and chose a master developer, who later backed out of the project.[3] [6]

Founding

Chula Vista Christian University was first announced in April 2020 as the brainchild of author and speaker Lisa Dunne, who served as the school's inaugural president.[7] [8] [9] It was reported that 20 to 30 students would begin instruction that fall in "small classes that emphasize[d] the Socratic method of teaching."[7] The board of directors included conservative political commentators Audrea Decker Taylor and Gina Loudon – the latter also serving as co-chair of Women for Trump.[7]

Academics

The university offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. CVCU is composed of several academic schools:[10]

As of 2024, CVCU is in its fourth year of pre-candidacy of accreditation.[11]

Notable people

Faculty

Notes and References

  1. News: The Academy at CVCU. Chula Vista Christian University. March 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231208125953/https://www.cvcu.us/abouttheacademy. December 8, 2023. live.
  2. News: South Bay Plans to Lure a University to the Area. Leonard. Bernstein. Los Angeles Times. April 1, 1986. March 13, 2024.
  3. News: Chula Vista picks developer for university master plan. Katherine P.. Harvey. The San Diego Union-Tribune. December 17, 2012. March 13, 2024.
  4. News: Roll Call: CA AB24 2009-2010 Regular Session. LegiScan. March 13, 2024.
  5. News: Chula Vista Is a College Town in Search of a College. Maya. Srikrishnan. Voice of San Diego. October 27, 2015. March 13, 2024.
  6. News: HomeFed backs out of university development . Moreno . Robert . . November 7, 2015 . March 13, 2024 .
  7. News: Private Christian university will open this fall in Chula Vista. Gary. Robbins. The San Diego Union-Tribune. April 14, 2020. March 13, 2024.
  8. News: New Chula Vista university plans to start small. Albert. Fulcher. The Star-News. May 16, 2020. March 14, 2024.
  9. News: CVCU President. Chula Vista Christian University. March 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004210926/https://www.cvcu.us/president. October 4, 2023. live.
  10. Web site: Course Catalogue. Chula Vista Christian University. March 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231208130934/https://www.cvcu.us/degree-programs. December 8, 2023. live.
  11. News: Accreditation. Chula Vista Christian University. March 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240312230809/https://www.cvcu.us/accreditation. March 12, 2024. live.
  12. News: CVCU Faculty Members. Chula Vista Christian University. March 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240312225622/https://www.cvcu.us/team. March 12, 2024. live.

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