Who We Are
Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good is a community of higher education institutions committed to advancing the public purpose of colleges and universities, educating students for the workforce and civic leadership, and working in partnership to cultivate vital and sustainable communities.
What We Do
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The CLEC program utilizes AmeriCorps members and student volunteers to carry out direct service activities that promote an integrated approach to educational engagement and success through civic engagement and basic needs support for underrepresented students and community members.
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Annual Network Meeting
Representatives from member campuses from around the state convene to engage in professional development workshops, network with colleagues, and share and exchange campus- and community-based resources.
Presidential Leadership
Annual all presidents meetings and events to connect member presidents.
Ongoing Training & Development
Washington Campus Coalition convenes periodic training and development opportunities for member institutions on critical issues facing higher education, communities and democracy.
Student Civic Leadership Awards
The Student Civic Leadership Awards (SCLA) recognizes outstanding Student Civic Leaders from member institutions. Campuses may name two President’s Student Civic Leadership Awards winners and those students may advance for consideration for the Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award.Check out our awards page for more information.
Continuums of Service Conference
A National Conference brings together Community Engagement Practitioners from across the country to build the collective commitment and vision for a healthy and just society through ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
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Washington Campus Coalition engages in advocacy to stakeholders and policy makers at the federal, state and local levels. Ongoing advocacy objectives include maintaining and expanding national service opportunities; support for college access, persistence, and completion mentoring and coaching programs; state support for developing a statewide data collection mechanism for higher education service projects; and support for higher education and student engagement initiatives.