Coalition for the Common Good
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Coalition for the Common Good
What if Universities Decided to
Collaborate
Not Compete with One Another?
CCG Co-Founders
Coalition for the Common Good
What if Universities Helped
Develop Skills and Talent
to Address Workforce Needs?
A Tailored Approach
Coalition for the Common Good
What if Universities Decided to
Address the Most Pressing Needs
of Our Communities?
EXPLORE CCG PROGRAMS
Coalition for the Common Good
What if Universities
Championed Change
to Advance the Common Good?
Reaching All Learners
The CCG is Looking for Mission-Aligned Members
Develop Your Talent, Workforce, and Community
CCG Programs Build Stronger Communities
Education for a More Just and Equitable Society
“Our mission is to do good in this world.”
We have a new idea. If you believe universities and colleges could work together to serve all learners and could offer customized learning solutions to industry and non-profits — all in the name of advancing the common good
— you should spend
two minutes with Dr. John Comerford, president of the Coalition for the Common Good.
Learn more about joining the CCG
A Common Mission for the Common Good
The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) is a network of affiliated private, nonprofit colleges and universities that, through collaboration and integration,
provide transformative education and lifelong learning.
Together, we are dedicated to promoting the common good, including
democracy
social justice
equity
inclusion
, and
engaged global citizenship
Developing a Workforce Has Never Been Harder.
Developing a Community Has Never Been More Important.
The Coalition for the Common Good is Your Solution.
Customized Professional Development | Stackable Credentials | Multiple Entry Points
Partner with the CCG
The education, training, and expertise you need to grow your talent, your organization, and your success. Explore the learning solutions we provide.
Our Approach
Our partner-centric approach means we deliver a customized assessment to meet your needs. We provide tailored solutions to advance your strategic goals.
Our Current Partners
The industries, businesses, organizations, and non-profits that place their trust in the CCG team to deliver the high-quality results they need to succeed.
Educating Leaders to Inspire and Manage Change
Cultivating Educators to Transform Students, Strengthen Communities, and Advance Education
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Developing Citizens to Champion Sustainable Practices and Climate Resilience
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Developing Mental Health Professionals to Shape Healthier Communities and the Well-Being of Individuals
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Educating Professionals to Champion Equitable Healthcare for All
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Thought Leadership
Describing the CCG in Four Short Essays
The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) represents a uniquely innovative model for mission-driven, tuition-dependent universities. Because the model itself is new, it deserves a clear and careful description. Organized
News
Lori Erica Varlotta Assumes Office as Executive Vice President of the Coalition for the Common Good
Antioch University welcomed its new President, Lori Erica Varlotta, PhD, who assumed office on August 11, 2025. She also began her co-appointment as Executive Vice President of the Coalition for
Workforce Development
Why CCG Works: Turn Life Experience into a Degree with the Coalition for the Common Good
Relevant College-Level Knowledge and Skills from Prior Work and Life Experiences Can Translate to Degree Credits Build on Your Past, For Your Future, and For Future Good The Coalition for
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Collaboration over competition
Access over exclusivity
Equity over injustice
Inventive over irrelevant
Collaboration over competition
Access over exclusivity
Equity over injustice
Inventive over irrelevant
The Coalition Square Over the Ivory Tower
Historic commitments. United by a shared mission. An uncommon approach to the common good.
We're not afraid to be first.
We know what it means to take risks. To do the right thing before it’s popular. To be the first to find solutions when things aren’t working. We are national leaders in access and affordability, co-education, shared governance, and adult and graduate education.
We have a History of championing for good.
Otterbein University and Antioch University have been united in their mission to ensure that all who are eager to learn have access to the life-changing power of a college education.
We believe collaboration, not competition, is the way forward. We believe in access over exclusivity. No Ivory Tower. Just the public square. We believe education has a responsibility to serve communities as much as it serves individuals. We believe in education for a more just society. That is the common good.
Learn more about ways to join this work
Want to help us build something extraordinary?
You can help higher education reach its fullest potential- and help more people gain the knowledge, resources, and opportunities they need to reach theirs. Learn how you can support the Coalition for the Common Good.
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