Create a nurturing atmosphere for history majors for the first two years of their undergraduate education
Introduce students to a scholarly environment of historical research, debate, and discussion
Guide students through the foundational material needed for further work in the field of history, through paired courses
Maintain a classroom setting of 20-25 students conducive to historical inquiry and personal professorial oversight
Encourage peer-mentoring by pairing CLIO participants with successful upper-level students
Provide opportunities for close interaction with advisors and faculty, through extra-curricular activities related to the profession, e.g. field-trips, lectures, panels, seminars, and discussion groups, as well as personal interaction through scheduled lunches/dinners
Provide close monitoring and individual attention for students, so as to increase successful achievement of academic and vocational goals
Expand educational and professional horizons by encouraging an international learning experience