Welcome

Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good is a membership organization of higher education institutions in Washington state.

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Our Mission

Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good is a network 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.

Our Values

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    Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

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    Civic Development

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    Healthy Communities

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Our Programs

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    Engage Washington

    Engage Washington is an AmeriCorps program supporting individuals serving in partnership with Washington Campus Coalition member campuses to meet critical community needs.  

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    Awards

    The Student Civic Leadership Awards program recognizes outstanding student leaders and changemakers at Washington Campus Coalition member campuses. Each year, students from campuses are selected for their exceptional dedication and service and celebrated at an awards ceremony in partnership with statewide higher education organizations and the Office of the Governor. 

Upcoming events

Lunch and Learn Webinars 

Bring your lunch and join a virtual community to learn best practices in community and civic engagement. Quarterly Lunch and Learn opportunities kicked off in the Autumn of 2026 with a Lunch and Learn webinar focused on Place-Based Engagement. Stay tuned for information about our next opportunity during winter quarter!

Questions: Email Rachel Vaughn, Executive Director, Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good.

Dialogue Initiative 

The Dialogue Initiative will convene a statewide Community of Practice (CoP) for practitioners engaged in fostering the skills of dialogue among students, faculty, staff and community members. In its first year, the CoP will focus on creating a space to share what works well and what is challenging in teaching and practicing the skills of dialogue. In its second year, the CoP will pivot to sharing replicable models and toolkits for dialogue across the state, region and nation.

Interested in joining the Dialogue Initiative CoP? Contact Rachel Vaughn.