Coalition for the Common Good
FOR A MORE JUST SOCIETY
improving equity in higher education
A System of Equals
Antioch University and Otterbein University are co-founders of the Coalition for the Common Good, the first national higher education system of affiliated universities organized around a shared mission of educating students not only to advance their careers but to promote our pluralistic democracy, social, and racial, economic, and environmental justice, and the common good.
The Coalition for the Common Good is a partnership between individual colleges and universities who share a mission to shape a more just and equitable world. This partnership allows each institution to pool resources, reach more people, and expand its academic programs, as well as its national footprint. Above all, it amplifies the opportunities they can provide their students — who will, in turn, go on to become champions of change for good in our society.
Our Mission
The Coalition for the Common Good 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
“The Coalition for the Common Good is the first system to be created in which the affiliate institutions are bound by a common mission of educating for social justice and a commitment to building and preserving democracy. This mission-driven system could not come at a more important inflection point in our nation’s history. Our pluralistic American democracy requires that educational institutions prepare students to be effective and engaged citizens.”
Chancellor William Groves, JD – Antioch University
Executive Vice President, The Coalition for the Common Good
Announcing the Graduate School of Nursing & Health Professions
An important step forward in the collaborative efforts of the Coalition for the Common Good and the future home of Antioch’s graduate Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs, as well as the Master of Science in Athletic Training and Master of Science in Allied Health , all transitioning from Otterbein University. A new Nurse Anesthetist Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics are currently under development.
Read the Press Release
Locations
This unique, nonprofit university system will support students nationwide with various campuses throughout the United States and worldwide through robust online and low-residency programs.
Antioch University campuses are in Keene, New Hampshire; Los Angeles, California; Santa Barbara, California; Seattle, Washington; and Yellow Springs, Ohio, while Otterbein’s campus is in Westerville, Ohio.
“The Coalition for the Common Good was developed as a model that allows universities to move from being competitors to collaborators to better serve students and our communities while preserving their own institutional identities and cultures. Moreover, as a national system the Coalition will be better positioned to address the needs of industry in our states and nation providing accessible and affordable workplace education.”
President John Comerford, PhD – Otterbein University
President, The Coalition for the Common Good
Media Coverage
News of Antioch University and Otterbein University’s intentions to form a national system was met with great interest and covered by media outlets throughout the country:
Chronicle of Higher Education
The 7 Trends Shaping Small Colleges
Chronicle of Higher Education
Antioch and Otterbein Tie the Knot
Spectrum News One
Media Contact
For inquiries, contact Karen Hamilton, Director of Communications and Public Relations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 310.804.3795