Ted Song Named CCCU Senior Fellow for Global Engagement

SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (May 27, 2026) - The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities has named Ted Song, Ph.D., senior fellow for global engagement, effective July 1, 2026.

While continuing his work at John Brown University, Song will collaborate with the CCCU Office of Membership to develop and support opportunities specifically designed to engage and serve the CCCU's international member institutions. These initiatives may include strategically and regionally located conferences and workshops across multiple continents, the cultivation of key leadership networking groups and sustained dialogue on the integration of faith and learning within diverse geographic and cultural contexts.

At JBU, Song serves on the presidential cabinet as chief intercultural engagement officer and chief innovation officer, providing institution-wide leadership for intercultural engagement across education, board engagement and oversight of global and intercultural programs, while also leading academic innovation and strategic program development.

"I am honored to serve the CCCU in this role at a time of growing global engagement across Christian higher education," Song said. "Across the U.S. and around the world, we need each other to faithfully equip the next generation of Christian leaders who are called to make disciples of all nations. I look forward to fostering meaningful partnerships and strengthening collaboration across our global community."

Song also brings a broad cross-cultural perspective to his new CCCU role. A Korean American raised in both Korea and the United States, with significant engagement in global Christian missions including participation in the North American Delegation of the Lausanne Movement, he offers a globally informed understanding of the Christian faith and its expression across diverse cultural and institutional contexts.

"Ted is a gifted leader for JBU, and I am grateful that the CCCU will also benefit from his wisdom and faithful service in this volunteer role," said JBU President Chip Pollard. "Ted's deep commitment to the global witness of Christ-centered higher education, combined with his cross-cultural experience and heart for building authentic Christian community, make him an ideal bridge-builder for the CCCU's growing international membership."

Song has served as chair of the CCCU Diversity and Inclusion Commission since 2022 and was selected in 2023 as an inaugural CCCU Presidential Fellow, a yearlong fellowship designed to prepare leaders for Christian college presidencies.

"As the CCCU continues to grow its global membership, it has become increasingly clear that we must be intentional in how we serve and equip our international institutions," CCCU President David A. Hoag said. "Our focus is on creating meaningful, accessible opportunities for connection, professional development and shared learning that strengthen their work within local contexts and home countries. Ted's background, passion for the global Christian witness and deep commitment to Christian higher education uniquely position him to help the CCCU strengthen its global partnerships and faithfully support the shared mission of Christ-centered higher education around the world."

John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas' top-ranked regional university (U.S. News) and No. 2 private university (The Wall Street Journal), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate degrees are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity.

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