Our vision is to mobilize and connect students of all backgrounds to lead a movement that increases participation in our communities, promotes activism, and fosters the civic and social responsibility necessary to build a just society.
College represents a time to explore new ideas and new opportunities.
Therefore, students of all ages are more open-minded, sensitive to injustices in the world, and visionary about what the world could be like. These traits combined with energy, creativity, and the willingness to take risks make students an incredible force for bringing about social change and discovering creative solutions to social problems. COOL seeks to facilitate this force by linking students to resources, ideas, and to each other. Through opportunities to speak, participate in state and national trainings and initiatives, and be staff or board members, COOL serves as a platform for students to become local, state, and national leaders. Our ultimate aim is to bring about change in society.