Student Advisory Council

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

 

Promoting communication and enhancing student experiences

The College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council is a diverse group of undergraduate students who represent a range of academic majors. Members share the concerns of their peers, and provide feedback and guidance to the Dean and College leaders on how the College can best serve and engage with the student population. Student members aattend the Student Advisory Council's meetings to discuss issues and concerns and to share their suggestions for possible initiatives. Any undergraduate who is interested in helping to improve the college and the experience it provides students may apply to become a council member.

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CAS Student Advisory Council Roles and Responsibilities

All CASSAC members are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities and time commitments:

  • Attend one CASSAC meeting per month during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Join a social networking hour with the Dean's Advisory Council in the fall and/or spring.
  • Represent concerns of the CAS student body at meetings.
  • Communicate curricular, extracurricular and noteworthy components of your CAS/UD experiences to fellow student council members and to the Dean. Topics may include, but are not limited to: academic programs (including new and existing programs), student learning outcomes, study abroad and research opportunities.
  • Serve as an ambassador for the college by attending at least one college-wide event per year, including the State of the College (October), Celebrating Achievement and Success (May), and/or Alumni Weekend (June).
  • Recruit/recommend fellow students as potential CASSAC members.
  • Council members will serve one-year terms with one-year reappointment possible. Reappointment does not require a new application.

Member Nomination Process

A brief paragraph describing your reason(s) for wanting to become a member of CASSAC.

A brief letter or email of recommendation (not to exceed 250 words) from an academic or personal reference.

A brief bio to include: current major/minor; area of interests; most recent employment information; involvement in any extracurricular activities; home city, state, and current contact information (email/phone).

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For more information, or questions, please contact: Alison Gondos.

Application Form

 

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