A Message From Our President
 The process of determining God's choice for your college career is full of challenges. The challenge in choosing a college includes such important factors as the quality of the academics, the spiritual atmosphere on the campus, the friendliness of the students and faculty, the strength of the athletic program, the focus of the local church, and the activities for the students during their free time. Each of these characteristics and many others are important as you determine your college choice.
Clearwater Christian College is a place where you can obtain a quality, comprehensive academic education. We are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This is the most widely accepted level of accreditation and is recognized by virtually all graduate schools and professions with specific certification processes. We have a liberal arts core curriculum that provides each of our students with a broad-based foundation for all academic areas of study.
The essence of Clearwater Christian College is the elevation of Jesus Christ in all areas of campus life. Whether in the classroom, in chapel, in studies, in the athletics program, in the fine arts opportunities, or in free time, the goal of our college is to maintain a clear and focused view of Christ.
The heart of Clearwater Christian College is discipleship. The smaller size of our college gives our faculty and staff the opportunity to develop strong relationships with our students. These relationships form the basis for mentoring opportunities that can last throughout the entire college career and beyond. If students have a desire to grow in their relationship with the Lord while obtaining a quality academic education, they should consider CCC.
Sincerely yours,
Richard A. Stratton
|  | Biographical Sketch
In May 2008, Dr. Richard Stratton completed his sixth year as president of Clearwater Christian College, a four-year liberal arts college, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
More...A graduate of Bob Jones University, Dr. Stratton received a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1981. Following graduation, he took a position with the firm of Deloitte and Touche (formerly Deloitte, Haskins and Sells), one of the Big Four accounting firms. After two years with the firm, Dr. Stratton taught in the accounting division at Bob Jones University until 1989 when he began work on a doctorate in business administration with a concentration in accounting at the University of Georgia. He was awarded the degree in 1994. Dr. Stratton returned to Bob Jones University to resume teaching, and in 1998 he was appointed dean of the business school.
While living in Greenville, South Carolina, the Stratton family attended Hampton Park Baptist Church where Dr. Stratton was active in various ministries, including teaching Sunday school and serving as chairman of the deacon board and the finance committee. He also served on the board of Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency, an international adoption agency. He is currently on the board of Bob Shelton Evangelistic Ministries.
Dr. Stratton and his wife, the former Holly Burket, have two children: a son Michael and a daughter Maycee. They are members of Hillsdale Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida.
Itinerary
February 12-14, 2010
Suber Road Baptist Church
(couples' retreat)
Greer, SC
February 19-21, 2010
Westerville Bible Church
(Biblical Principles of Finance Conference)
Westerville, OH
April 13, 2010
Women & Teen Pregnancy Center
(fund raising banquet)
Pontiac, MI
May 2, 2010
Bob Jones University
(baccalaureate)
Greenville, SC
June 6-7, 2010
Upper Bucks Christian School
(baccalaureate and commencement)
Sellersville, PA
If you are interested in having Dr. Stratton speak in your church or school, please contact Lynn Smith at 727-726-1153, ext. 202 or by e-mail at lynnsmith@clearwater.edu. |
