College for Social Innovation strives to educate and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.

College for Social Innovation seeks to address three urgent and inter-related challenges:

1. The Uncertain Value Proposition of a College Education. Since WWII, college costs have soared 4x above the rate of inflation, leaving students with years - even decades - of burdensome debt. Yet nearly 90% of employers report that students are not graduating with the workforce skills they need to succeed (American Association of Colleges & Universities, 2021)
   

2. Growing Achievement and Opportunity Gaps. Among those who complete college, achievement and opportunity gaps based on race and family income continue to widen. Research has shown that increasing access to mentorship and high-impact learning experiences, including research and internships, significantly narrows gaps in graduation rates and career outcomes (Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University, 2017).
   

3. Inadequate Social Sector Talent. While the social impact sector (nonprofits, social mission businesses, and government) is among the most stable and fast-growing economic sectors, too little attention is paid to talent sourcing and development. As a result, thousands of organizations don’t reach their potential or achieve their mission.