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COVE Mission and Goals

The ultimate mission of the COVE is to train students to consider the root causes of, and issues surrounding community needs, and to develop the skills and strategies that catalyze real and lasting change.
A student volunteer standing on a chair in a local elementary school classroom, directing other volunteers.

Our Goals

The COVE is a professionally staffed organization on campus to support student volunteer organizations, service-learning classes, internship programs, residential life initiatives, social-change efforts, and change-oriented career counseling.

Our Two Driving Challenges

  • To create healthy communities that meet the multiple needs of all people.
  • To create an active body of citizen community builders.