Changemaker Campus

“Given Ashoka’s reputation and credibility, becoming a Changemaker Campus made strategic sense. And being part of the consortium put us in an excellent position to build our new campus identity. […] But the relationships – having real learning partners – are most important.”

—Faculty Member,

Marquette University

Learn how to become a Changemaker Campus, or read about the institutional characteristics of Changemaker Campuses, change leader characteristics, the selection process for becoming a Changemaker Campus, and our FAQ.

Why build a Changemaker Campus?

In a world of accelerated change, how can we better prepare the next generation of leaders to effectively address the world’s daunting social and environmental challenges?

By integrating social entrepreneurship, social innovation, and changemaking into institutional life, Changemaker Campuses strive to ensure that every aspect of the educational experience is a world-changing experience.

We envision a world where every university is a hub of social innovation that leverages the entire spectrum of institutional resources for social impact, and develops generations of competent and confident social entrepreneurs and changemakers.

The ambitious impact we are working to achieve:

  • Our students see social entrepreneurship as a viable future career option or seek employment with enterprises and organizations that are committed to positive social impact.
  • Pressing social and environmental problems are solved through knowledge and actions of Changemaker Campuses and our graduates;
  • Prospective students choose Changemaker Campuses because we are known as premier institutions for aspiring social entrepreneurs and changemakers – Changemaker Campuses are the place for those who want to make a difference;
  • Highly competitive faculty, administrators, and staff seek to join Changemaker Campuses because of our commitment to leverage resources for societal benefit;
  • Alumni remain committed to and inspired by Changemaker Campuses because of our leadership in addressing society’s most intractable challenges;
  • Innovative employers focus their recruiting efforts on Changemaker Campuses, knowing the caliber of problem-solvers who emerge; and
  • Leading social entrepreneurs seek to partner with us, because they see Changemaker Campuses as highly strategic co-creators of social change.

We believe collaborating will accelerate us in achieving our impact. Join us! For more information on the Changemaker Campus initiative, please contact Beeta Ansari at bansari@ashoka.org.

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