The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges

The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) is a group of public universities that emphasize a well-rounded, liberal arts education. These colleges focus on providing students with strong critical thinking, communication, and broad-based knowledge through a variety of disciplines like arts, sciences, and humanities. COPLAC encourages collaboration among member institutions to promote innovative teaching, student success, and community engagement, all while maintaining the accessibility of public education. Essentially, it’s a network dedicated to preserving and advancing the values of liberal arts education within public colleges.