2024 Social Justice Awards

For students today, the college search often includes a desire to find an institution that is aligned with their personal values.  Student-centered institutions are mindful of the impact of their decisions on students, and the broader community.

To receive this award, institutions needed to be nominated by a school counselor, independent educational consultant, community-based organization professional, a faculty or staff member on campus, or the Leading Colleges team.

The Leading Colleges Awards Selection Committee has reviewed the nominations and identified 37 institutions across 22 states and one province as being attentive to social justice, and their role as an agent of change.

The goal of Leading Colleges is to create a meaningful lens for school counselors, independent educational consultants, and community-based organization professionals to identify student-centered colleges and universities.  This work is done through two main programs: the annual awards and the ongoing work of the membership organization.