How are Antioch University and The Coalition for Common Good connected? 

The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG), formerly known as Antioch University, is a legal entity with its own fiduciary board of directors. Pursuant to an affiliation transaction that closed in 2023, Antioch University became an operating division of the CCG. A separate non-fiduciary advisory body known as the “Antioch Advisory Board” was organized to serve certain functions associated with the ongoing operations of Antioch University. Legally, the CCG and Antioch are a single legal entity.  The CCG Board is Antioch University’s governing board and has oversight authority over the University.

Is Antioch an independent institution?  

When the CCG was founded, the corporation that was Antioch University legally became the Coalition for the Common Good with a new fiduciary board. This means that legally, Antioch University and the CCG are the same entity; however, the CCG is the corporation, and Antioch University is the operating division and accredited university of the CCG. Antioch is not independent from the CCG. 

What conflict exists within the CCG Governance structure?

Recently, disagreements have arisen regarding the respective authority of the CCG’s fiduciary board of directors and those of the Antioch Advisory Board.

On August 28, 2026, the CCG Board adopted a resolution to dissolve the advisory board and relegating all authority that previously had been delegated to the advisory board back to the CCG Board and its Antioch Standing Committee. The intent was to simplify the governance structure to improve decision-making and help Antioch move forward.

The Antioch Advisory Board challenged that action in court. On September 1, 2026, the Court (without yet having the benefit of CCG’s position or a full record) temporarily restrained implementation of the resolutionn . We will comply with the Court’s order and present our position through the legal process.

Is Antioch University going away? 

Absolutely not. Antioch University remains central to the CCG’s mission and future. As a result of the founding of the CCG, Antioch has already benefited from:

• Five new degree programs (with 12 areas of emphasis),
• $5 million investment to grow and integrate these programs,
• Nearly $1 million in annual operational savings through joint contracts, and
• Over $1.5 million in new tuition revenue. 

The CCG Board action proposed on August 28 does not change Antioch’s mission, academic programs, certification to participate in federal student aid programs, or accreditation nor have a direct impact on the student experience. The goal is to strengthen and streamline governance that has hindered the organization in recent months, not diminish Antioch.

Is this a hostile takeover of Antioch?

No. The CCG has served as the fiduciary governing body for Antioch since the Coalition was formed in 2023. The CCG Board’s action on August 28 relates to governance structure and oversight responsibilities. It does not alter Antioch’s identity, mission, or educational purpose. 

What changes did the CCG Board approve concerning the organization’s bank accounts? 

The CCG Board, as the fiduciary board, has always been legally responsible for Antioch’s finances and bank accounts. In fact, the financial and bank accounts of the organization are in the name of the Coalition for the Common Good.   The action taken at the August 28, 2026, CCG Board meeting added the CCG Treasurer to the signatory authority; it did nothing to restrict Antioch University financial staff’s access to these financial accounts. 

What is the CCG Board’s role in Antioch’s relationship with its accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)? 

The CCG Board supports Antioch’s relationship with the HLC and is committed to protecting the university’s accreditation. As Antioch’s fiduciary board, it has a responsibility to engage with the HLC on matters involving governance and board oversight. That includes helping ensure the HLC receives complete, accurate information about the university and its governance. 

Is the conflict related to labor negotiations?

No. Faculty negotiations and governance matters are separate processes. The CCG remains committed to supporting high-quality academic programs and maintaining productive relationships with faculty, including reaching agreement regarding the current labor negotiations at Antioch. 

Does this affect students?

No. Academic programs, faculty, financial aid, student services, and accreditation remain unchanged. We remain focused on supporting Antioch University’s mission, academic quality, and long-term success.  

What does this mean for Antioch faculty and staff?

Antioch faculty and staff remain critical to Antioch University’s future. The CCG Board’s goal is to support a governance structure that allows leadership to focus on academic quality, student success, and institutional sustainability. Rationalizing the governance structure will allow the many constituencies of the university to have greater connection through the shared governance process.  

Is the Coalition working?

Yes. Antioch has already benefited from five new degree programs (with 12 areas of emphasis), $5 million investment to grow and integrate these programs, nearly $1 million in annual operational savings through joint contracts, and over $1.5 million in new tuition revenue.  

The CCG was created to strengthen participating institutions through collaboration, shared services, academic innovation, and long-term sustainability. Like any new model, some goals have advanced more quickly than others. The Board remains committed to the CCG’s vision and believes continued refinement of governance and operations is necessary to achieve its long-term objectives. 

Why have no new institutions joined the Coalition?

The focus in the first few years was not on expansion, given the amount of work required in integrating Antioch’s new programs and standing up shared services. The Board remains committed to demonstrating the value of the Coalition model and believes strengthening governance and operations, including robust shared services, are important steps to demonstrate value to potential future members.

What about shared services? Have they been implemented?

Progress is being made. Joint contracting has already resulted in nearly $1 million in annual savings to Antioch.  There is a lot of opportunity ahead, and the Board believes that strengthening governance and operational alignment are important components of successfully implementing more shared services over time. 

What happens next?

The CCG will comply with the court’s order as the legal process moves forward. We remain committed to resolving the governance dispute and working toward a constructive path forward for Antioch and the CCG. 

Our immediate priority is supporting continuity for Antioch’s students, faculty and staff. We will share updates on this site as developments occur, with a continued focus on Antioch’s mission, academic quality and long-term success.