Our Impact

Our Impact

Higher education works best when institutions work together.
 
For more than a decade, The Community Solution Education System has proven that radical cooperation creates stronger institutions, better student outcomes, and greater impact in the communities we serve.

Instead of competing for limited resources, our colleges and universities intentionally share expertise and infrastructure. The result is a system designed for access, innovation, and real-world impact. 

Institutional Impact: Stronger Together

Through System-wide collaboration, institutions are able to launch academic programs faster, share operational expertise, increase efficiency, and strengthen long-term stability. Each institution maintains its distinct mission and identity, while benefiting from the scale and support of a connected system.

56 new program offerings added to date
50+ cross-institutional events held annually
200+ new global experiences developed to date

Student & Community Impact:

Access That Matters

Across The Community Solution, our institutions focus on preparing students for high-impact careers in fields essential to healthy, thriving communities. Flexible programs, student-centered design, and mission-driven education expand access for learners often overlooked by traditional higher education. Graduates leave prepared not just for careers but to create change.

Robust field education and clinical practicum models
Pacific Oaks College
Awarded the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
The Chicago School
First Hybrid J.D. Program in California
The Colleges of Law
First Osteopathic Medical School in Kansas
Kansas Health Science University
Community based clinical education program
University of Western States
Hosts biennial Community Learning Experience
Saybrook University
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Pacific Oaks College
Top Degree Producer for Minorities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine (2022)
The Chicago School
First Hybrid J.D. Program in California
The Colleges of Law
First Osteopathic Medical School in Kansas
Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Stories of Impact

Every day, students, faculty, and leaders across The Community Solution put cooperation into action. By sharing ideas, supporting one another, and solving real-world problems, their work strengthens communities and demonstrates what higher education can achieve. Explore our case studies to see radical cooperation in action.