Canyon Center for Character Education
The Canyon Center for Character Education (CCCE) was launched in 2022 with support from the Kern Family Foundation, whose long-standing commitment since 1998 has been to empower future generations through education, strong character, and service to others. Building on this foundation, the CCCE seeks to elevate Grand Canyon University’s College of Education as a hub for innovation in character education.
Vision
Promote societal flourishing, cultures of virtuous character, and responsible stewardship through collaborative and dynamic partnerships with transformative leaders and communities to infuse character education across diverse professions and learning environments.
Purpose
To build a national movement around character education using GCU College of Education’s vast network of students, faculty, alumni, and partners to promote school cultures that encourage human and societal flourishing through virtue formation.
Mission
Encourage human and societal flourishing by shaping transformative leaders and supporting all professionals to advocate for the common good and advance character education, virtue formation, and practical wisdom.