As leaders and members of COP, we came together to realign and reimagine our foundational purpose, mission, and core values of who we are. After a visioning session with Leadership Consultant, Sparkle Sanders, in September 2025 we worked to identify the values that anchor our brand and our organizational purpose.
Leadership
cultivating confident, capable student leaders who act with integrity and initiative
Responsibility
ensuring every organization and member contributes meaningfully to the collective good
Collaboration
fostering relationships between RSOs that share resources, amplify each other’s impact, and build community
Accountability
creating structures that reward effort, transparency, and follow-through
Community
creating a group of student leaders to educate and elevate the Gies experience
Innovation
encouraging creative approaches to engagement, fundraising, and student leadership development
Legacy
leaving a lasting positive impact on the business school by highlighting ideas important to the COP community
Empathy
understanding the resources and needs of the Gies community
The suicide prevention walk is a walk to bring awareness to mental health and reduce the stigma around seeking help. It is a walk to remind people battling with mental health that they are not alone and there are resources for them.
Our holiday cookie decorating is a way for students and faculty to partake in a quick stress reducing activity in between classes.
