"Through the generosity of our donors, the commitment of our faculty, and the success of our students we offer answers to life's most vexing challenges."
Dean Jonathan Koppell
Why Give?
The Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions is made up of four schools and more than 20 research centers—all with a shared goal of advancing research and discovery of public value, and furthering the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities that we serve.
An investment in our College is an investment into society's wellbeing. The work of the College is altering people's lives and transforming entire communities far beyond just the lives of our students in the programs. Our donors invest in community strength and betterment and enhance our society as a whole.
Our Campaign ASU 2020 priorities
Together, Our Potential is Limitless
Contact us to find out how you can help
Matthew Ingram,
Sr. Director of Development
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
Matthew.Ingram@asu.edu
Victoria Young,
Development Officer COPSCS
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
Victoria.Yerkovich@asu.edu
Day of service brightens Phoenix neighborhood
Through more than 800 community partners, our students give more than 600,000 hours of service in the community. They are part of the Community Solutions Corps, working collaboratively to affect change. The College Day of Service is just one example, bringing together more than 150 ASU students, faculty and staff to clean alleys and repaint murals in the Westwood community of central Phoenix.
Bridging Success helps foster youth reach potential
In Arizona, former foster youth can go to college tuition-free, but there's still the cost of room, meals, books and daily living expenses—not easy for a young person just starting out. Bridging Success gives students a head-start and a network of resources. It was a valuable resource for Nikki Burgess who lived with a foster family in high school, but during her freshman year at Arizona State University she hit a rough patch.
ASU's Public Service Academy trains students as ethical leaders
More than 260 aspiring leaders are learning the nitty-gritty details of how to serve their communities at Arizona State University’s innovative Public Service Academy, which is marking its one-year anniversary with plans for expansion.