CCU Spotlights
Joel Rietema
Resident Director
Residence Life
Employed at CCU since 2011
Degrees And Professional Experience:
- M.A. Youth and Family Counseling (Denver Seminary)
- B.A. Secondary Education; Biology and Physical Education (Calvin College)
Describe your most memorable experience at CCU:
I remember when we took the new
RA staff up to the mountains for a weekend retreat to prepare for the
year. I really loved getting to know CCU students on a personal level
for the first time. We had a great time laughing, sharing, and relaxing
together. I especially remember singing songs around the campfire and
worshipping Jesus together as a Residence Life staff!
What makes CCU different from other work environments?:
CCU is a place that is
unashamedly Christian and the biblical worldview infiltrates everything
we do - I love that! Many institutions wrongfully use the Christian name
while quietly pursuing other ambitions. At CCU, everyone is on the same
page about who we are and what our goals are in being here.