Idealist On Campus connects, educates, and mobilizes students, campuses, and communities to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. We offer resources, events, educational tools, networking opportunities, and other programs that support students and campuses in strengthening communities through service, activism, and civic engagement. As an international, online network with a track record of success, we strive to connect and amplify the great work already being done on campuses and in communities around the world. In addition to providing useful tools and resources, we connect people to one another both online and in person and support those working to build a better world through local actions and larger cooperative efforts. We believe in: Creating lasting institutional and community change; Fostering a lifetime of civic engagement through service, activism, and politics; Developing student leaders; Valuing student and community voice; Appreciating and creating opportunities for diversity; Supporting meaningful, asset-based action; and, Strengthening and connecting the higher education and nonprofit fields. We know the power that college students and their campuses have to strengthen their communities and the world at large. The COOL Civic Engagement Curriculum is designed to provide campus administrators and students with training in the essential tools and strategies needed to enact social change in communities and on campuses around the nation. The Student Career Center provides resources and online networking opportunities for students with an interest in nonprofit and socially responsible careers.

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