Although Christo-centrism is a primary goal of Scriven's, he says it will take a long time for the college community to reach this goal. Even though it may not have gripped the entire campus, Christo-centrism has become a buzzword among students and faculty alike as the college works to define its role as a Christian college.
Adventist education is up against hard times.
It also means being very open about admitting belief in the Jesus story, but it does not mean shutting off conversation. CUC is the only Adventist college in North America that is located in a metropolitan area, and Scriven says he finds this very exciting. I like being in a position to lead a community, and I am deeply committed to the idea that the church should be alive in the city. Adventism has historically had a rural orientation, but early Christianity was oriented around cities. Scriven likes to remind people that the early church was able to flourish in cities like Washington, D.C., which he describes as an exciting center of culture and opportunity.