The Coalition for the Common Good has achieved many successes since it launched on June 30, 2023.

Benefits for Antioch University

• $5 million investment from Otterbein University to support program expansion (~$4.2 million paid out to date.)
• 5 new academic programs with twelve areas of concentration.
• Expansion into central Ohio for Antioch’s EdD, CMHC, School Counseling and CFT programs.
• Nearly $1.5 million in additional tuition revenue across new programs and the central Ohio market since the founding of the CCG three years ago.
• Increased visibility in central Ohio because of CCG co-branded marketing campaign.
• Direct outreach to Otterbein alums to endorse and promote Antioch graduate programs.
• New pipeline of Otterbein students interested in Antioch graduate programs
• Joint study abroad partner to create strong relationships between Antioch and Otterbein faculty and students.
• Opportunities to showcase Antioch graduate programs to Otterbein undergraduates at the one-of-a-kind READY Day, in classrooms and at on campus information sessions.
• A new, jointly selected Learning Management System.
• New jointly negotiated vendor contracts that saved Antioch nearly $1 million annually.
• Established 11 strategic workforce partnerships in Central Ohio, creating new enrollment and revenue opportunities for Antioch while expanding its visibility among prospective adult learners.

Benefits for Otterbein

• 20 Graduate Early Admission Pathways for Otterbein undergraduates that allow them to complete three Antioch graduate courses during their senior year at Otterbein, saving them time and money towards an Antioch master’s degree.
• Joint Study Abroad programs.
• Opportunity to respond to local partners’ workforce development needs through Antioch.
• 25% increase in the size of the Otterbein first-year entering class since announcing the CCG.
• 10% increase in overall size of undergraduate student body (+209) since announcing the CCG.
• A new, jointly selected Learning Management System.
• 18 Graduate Assistant positions on campus.
• Expanded graduate program opportunities for Otterbein employees from Antioch’s curriculum.