The Oak Student Committee (OSC) allows Colby undergraduates to become integrally involved in the Institute and its programming. The committee is the primary link between the Fellow and the student body, organizing formal meetings and more casual encounters over meals or through field trips. Even when the Fellow is not present on campus, OSC members help plan and execute Oak events. Through participation on this committee, students gain a better understanding of human rights issues and learn key skills involved in human rights advocacy.