Strategic Educational Alliances
At Grand Canyon University (GCU), we recognize the challenges organizations face in developing and retaining a quality workforce. Strategic Educational Alliances (SEA) was developed to support public, private and charter schools in addition to alternative educational establishments such as independent agencies and home schools throughout the State of Arizona and the country. SEA programs have allowed us to connect with numerous schools and districts and offer our support by way of professional development, motivational speakers, consultations, coaching and mentoring.
Within the SEA department, our goal is to provide you with resources that enhance the educational environment. In collaboration with our corporate alliances, leaders and staff of your organization receive access to GCU's institutionally accredited degree programs and learning resources to help them maximize their potential. To meet broader goals in scholastic achievement, we offer non-exclusive, unrecompensed programs and educational opportunities. Service and support are extended in the form of degree discounts, interactive workshops, STEM events, dual enrollment and more. Our SEA programs are constantly evolving as we strive to discover new ways to best serve your needs. Find out more about educational alliances at GCU.
Beverly Hurley, EdD
Director, Academic Alliances
602-639-7220
[email protected]
Leigh Critchley
Executive Director, Academic Alliances
602-639-6556
[email protected]
Christian Schools
Greg Harman
Assistant Vice President, Academic Alliances
602-639-6350
[email protected]
Catholic Schools
Peter D. Morkert, EdD
Director of Outreach for Canyon Christian Schools Consortium
602-639-8643
[email protected]
Sheila Jones
Program Manager, Academic Alliances
602-639-7135
[email protected]
Dual enrollment provides high school students with an affordable and efficient opportunity to earn college credits. Dual enrollment students receive the same quality instruction and academic rigor as GCU's traditional students.
If you are enrolled in dual enrollment classes, check out this video to find out how to pay for your classes online. You can also work with your student services counselor for more information.
CCSC Service Commitment
Congratulations on earning a Canyon Christian Schools Consortium (CCSC) Academic Scholarship! With CCSC, Grand Canyon University (GCU) has established a partnership dedicated to enhancing the Christian educational experience of all parties involved, most importantly you.
As a CCSC Academic Scholarship recipient, you are required to participate in on-campus service activities each year. Many of the service opportunities are offered on more than just a single date and run throughout the semester. There will be a variety of opportunities offered from helping keep our campus clean to welcoming guests to events at GCU Arena.
In order to receive credit for volunteering, students entering the university after 2014 must sign up and complete your hours at the designated location on campus. You will be contacted via email before the start of school with the on-campus service opportunities. We will also have a CCSC orientation for all students at the beginning of the fall semester where we will explain the different opportunities as well as answer questions.
Local Outreach Service
If you would like to volunteer for the following events, you must first stop by the Department of Spiritual Life to pick up your orientation materials and complete a background check. Learn more about these opportunities at the Department of Spiritual Life.
- Canyon Kids
- Changing Lives Center
- Serrano Kids