Partners & Contributors
The work of the Endeavor Lab Colleges is informed, supported, and strengthened by a broader community of vendors, advisors, and thought leaders, whose services, insights and expertise have shaped different aspects of this project. The individuals, groups and organizations below reflect the extended community that helps bring our work to life.
ShineQuo
ShineQuo is a strategic partner in reimagining higher education around a bold belief: college should prepare students not only to earn a degree, but to build lives of purpose, belonging, confidence, and meaningful direction. United by this vision, ShineQuo and Endeavor Lab Colleges work together to strengthen and amplify the transformative work of small colleges, expand early and whole-person student support, and communicate a bigger story of what higher education can become. Together, we are advancing a movement that equips campuses and their students to thrive in college, career, and life beyond the degree. To learn more about ShineQuo, click here.
Life Atlas
Life Atlas assists students in discovering their natural talents, clarifying their purpose, and advancing personal growth through a dynamic suite of online tools that build self-awareness, resilience, and direction. By fostering a shared sense of understanding individual strengths and psychological diversity, Life atlas enhances relationships across campus, strengthens community through alumni-student connections, and cultivates a more compassionate, purpose driven culture. For more information on Life Atlas click here.
mcg
The Michael Cohen Group (MCG) designs, conducts, and delivers customized research studies and scientific evaluations tailored to the specific goals of each client. Since 2022, founder Michael Cohen and his team have been valued partners of the ELC, beginning with their needs assessment work at Bennington College and a white paper The Next Generation(s) of Higher Education Students 13–18 Years Old (7th–12th Grade): Research Findings, Notes, and Reflections, prepared for the Endeavor Foundation. Since then, MCG has carried out additional needs assessments and evaluations for institutions including Sterling College and Warren Wilson College, and continues to serve as a trusted thought partner in our ongoing work.
The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-informed Care
The University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) supports organizations and individuals in understanding the impact of trauma and creating systems that avoid retraumatization, particularly for vulnerable populations. Through training, consultation, coaching, and evaluation, ITTIC helps organizations—including institutions of higher education—implement trauma-informed practices and drive meaningful culture change. As part of their partnership with the ELC, ITTIC developed and delivered a three-part webinar series, Trauma-Informed Approaches in Higher Education, offering practical guidance for fostering trauma-sensitive environments on campus. We look forward to our continued thought partnership with ITTIC.
Association for Experiential Education
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) and the Endeavor Lab Colleges have joined forces through a shared Endeavor Lab College Leader Organization Membership, open to all ELC institutions, shared webinar and training resources, and cross-posting of praxis materials. The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to experiential education and the students, educators, and practitioners who utilize its philosophy. AEE is committed to supporting professional development, theoretical advancement, and the evaluation of Experiential Education Worldwide. AEE has over 2,000 Members worldwide, hosts events and conferences, and offers an industry-leading Accreditation program and Certification program.