Membership FAQs
Can my institution join the Coalition?
For U.S. institutions, any degree-granting higher education institution is eligible for membership or affiliate membership, so long as it is accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accrediting associations or any U.S. college or university system office.*
For non-U.S. institutions, any degree-granting higher education institution is eligible, so long as it is authorized to grant degrees by its respective national ministry of education or other official national agency or bureau.
*Institutions that are not yet accredited may apply for provisional affiliate or member status on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Coalition’s Executive Director to discuss options.
Am I the right person to submit my institution for membership?
If you are the leader of an office, initiative, or program at your university, yes! For full, institutional membership, you will need to provide a signed letter of endorsement from your institution’s faculty project leader provost or president. If you are unable to provide a letter of endorsement, you can still submit your institution for affiliate membership
What are the benefits of joining the Coalition?
Broadly speaking, member institutions benefit in two primary ways: opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration and learning and increased visibility for institutional work.
Opportunities for Inter-Institutional Collaboration and Learning
LearningWell Coalition members become part of a community of colleges and universities working to improve the undergraduate experience and better prepare students to flourish in work and life. Opportunities for peer learning and collaboration include:
- Participation in learning communities, workshops, and convenings where institutions share ideas, challenges, and emerging practices
- Free attendance for academic leaders at the Coalition’s annual, members-only Leaders’ Meeting
- Reduced registration fees for the Coalition’s Annual Conference
- Access to shared resources and conversations with peer institutions pursuing similar goals
Free participation in an assessment tool currently being developed to measure key elements of the undergraduate experience, including wellbeing, purpose, agency, belonging, experiential learning, engagement with faculty, and more
Visibility for Institutional Work
A core part of the Coalition’s mission is to highlight and amplify innovative work happening across member campuses. The Coalition supports this visibility through:
- A dedicated member page on the Coalition website featuring institutional information, updates, and related stories
- Opportunities to be featured in the Coalition’s Best Practice Repository and on the LearningWell Exchange
- Features in LearningWell Magazine, LearningWell Radio, and other storytelling channels
- Broader visibility through stories and thought leadership featured in academic publications and major media outlets
Is there a cost to joining the Coalition?
No, there is no cost to join the LearningWell Coalition. The Coalition is supported through foundation funding, which allows institutions to participate as members without paying dues.
There are costs associated with attending certain events, including the Coalition’s Annual Conference. Conference registration fees are used to support the costs of hosting and operating the event.
