Charles (CJ) Harkness transitioned from chief diversity officer to the director of spiritual life. BW is deeply committed to the open pursuit of knowledge and stresses such values as integrity, honesty, justice, compassion and spiritual growth as integral to that pursuit. Further, the University recognizes the vital connections between faith, knowledge and service.
As director of spiritual life, CJ will play a pivotal role in facilitating and offering a variety of means to develop and strengthen those connections. He will also teach courses in the religion department to help prepare students for lives of informed and mature leadership as global citizens in a diverse world.