The Roosevelt Institute aims to form a base of progressive student leadership on campus, primarily through the brainstorming, discussion, research, writing, and implementation of student-generated policy ideas. The Roosevelt Institute seeks to redefine the image and role of students in the public policy arena by working independently, with existing student organizations, and with outside activist communities to explore issues of common interest and address solutions to those problems together.

The Goucher chapter will strive to bring intelligence and legitimacy to student activism by providing members with the tools and support they need to bring their ideas and policies to fruition on local, regional, and national scales.