The Community Solution Education System

The Community Solution
Education System

Let’s Work Together.

United by shared ideals and a commitment to educational excellence, our nonprofit system of colleges and universities works collaboratively to enrich our communities and transform the lives of students.

6

Colleges and Universities

12

Campus Locations

13,500+

Students Educated Annually

24,000+

Graduates Since 2009

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The Power of Community

At The Community Solution, we work in radical cooperation—not competition. Through a centralized infrastructure and an integrated model of governance, we work together to achieve remarkable success in an ever-changing higher education landscape. This culture of collaboration leads to real, positive outcomes for our institutions, our students, and our communities.

We are part of the solution

in creating access, bridging cultures, and providing opportunities to underserved and overlooked communities.

55%

Identify as an Underserved Minority*

1 in 3

Students is the First in Their Family to Earn a Degree*

35

is the Average Age

179,000+

Annual Hours of Community Service

*according to IPEDS data, 2021-2022

Colleges and Universities

Our colleges and universities are focused on positively impacting communities by building a diverse, culturally sensitive workforce in high-need fields. We work together to educate tomorrow’s lawyers, health care providers, educators, social workers, psychologists, and more human-centered professionals.

the chicago school
the colleges of law
kansas health science center
pacific oaks college and children's school
saybrook university
university of western states
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL
THE COLLEGES OF LAW
KANSAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE & CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
SAYBROOK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN STATES

News

System News
Shaping the Future of Learning Through AI-Powered Innovation
As the landscape of higher education evolves, The Community Solution Education System is at the forefront of leveraging new technologies to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Recently Sean Nu...
System News
The Community Solution College News
The Community Solution Education System and The Chicago School Acquire West Loop Property
MARKING A NEW ERA OF STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CITY The Community Solution Education System and The Chicago School today jointly announced the a...
The Community Solution College News
Inside The Chicago School's Plans for a College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michele Nealon, Psy.D., president of The Chicago School, recently spoke with Crain's Chicago Business about the university's plan to open a college of osteopathic medicine. The proposed Illinois Coll...
From The President
Connecting Higher Education To The Workforce Of Tomorrow
This article by Michael Horowitz, Ph.D., System president and founder, originally appeared on Forbes.com. America is experiencing unprecedented accelerating change rivaling the Industrial Revoluti...