“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.

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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.

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In the News

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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

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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

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

Collaboration over competition

Access over exclusivity

Equity over injustice

Inventive over irrelevant

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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.

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.