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<div>A '''Senior Marshal''' is a member of the graduating class of one of the undergraduate schools who has been selected to lead the class procession. Senior Marshals wear yellow agulettes on their left shoulder and sit at the front at [[Class Day]] and [[Commencement]]. For [[Columbia College|CC]] and [[SEAS]], Senior Marshals are nominated by their peers/faculty and selected by the Leadership and Excellence Awards Committee.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Kavika was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Student Body President for the 2024-2025 school year. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Policy (for 2023-2024) and the Class of 2025 Vice President (for 2022-2023).<br />
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Hayoung was the 2023-2024 ESC Student Body President and 2022-2023 VP of Communications. She served as Senior Class President in her final year on council.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Angel was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Class of 2023 Vice President for 2019-2020. He also served as a member of Finance Committee.<br />
The year following, he served on the Executive Board as Vice President of Policy for 2021-2022. During this year, he accomplished many things, amongst which the most impactful were the following:<br />
*'''P/D/F Policy''' - Drafted resolution that proposed the extension of the P/D/F policy, effectively helping students in being able to P/D/F a class and eventually uncover it if they choose to do so. Surveys showed it reduced stress during finals season and a lot of people chose to uncover their grade. <br />
*'''Mental Health Form''' - Released a form that gauged how well our students were doing during the semester which was filled by a significant number of them and which helped shed light into the need for a P/D/F policy. <br />
*'''Minor Expansion''' - Started drafting a thorough proposal to add a Linguistics minor, including details on the curriculum. Discussed the possibility of adding a Racial Studies minor. <br />
*'''Dining Hall Queues''' - Met with the Vice President for Campus Services, Scott Wright, concerning the lengthy queues to get dining hall food. Held a fruitful discussion that led towards the opening of a new gourmet dining hall - Faculty House. <br />
*'''Culpa.io''' - Initiative to update the CULPA website and incentivize people to become active by uploading their comments and thoughts about classes they’ve taken. We’re planning on hosting an event that rewards people for posting about their professors. <br />
*'''Standard Class Recording Policy''' - Held several meetings with Dean Brovman and Dean Morrison in an attempt to establish a class recording policy for all courses that lie within the Engineering Department. We released a form encouraging professors to offer a virtual alternative as well. <br />
*'''Transfer Representative Amendment''' - Amended the constitution to include a representative exclusively for our transfer students. Will be conducting interviews for the position in the Spring semester. <br />
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And his final and senior year, he served as Student Body President for 2022-2023.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Kennedy was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Student Body President for 2021-2022. Previously, she was elected as the Class of 2023 Vice President for 2020-2021 and a Class of 2023 Representative for 2019-2020. She also has served as an active member of Policy and Student Life Committees.<br />
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'''As President, completed projects/duties include:'''<br />
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- '''Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students''' - Wrote and presented the proposal on continuing the P/D/F option to the SEAS Committee of Instruction, resulting in the ability to P/D/F and uncover one non-technical, CORE, or major course.<br />
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- '''Established new Explore NYC Initiative''' -- Came up with the idea and created Explore NYC events schedule to allow students to attend events throughout the city for free. Explore NYC events included Broadway shows, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty, Empire State, and One World Observatory.<br />
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- '''Worked on creation of new Linguistics minor''' – Met with administrators to move forward with creation of new minor.<br />
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- '''Drafted and Proposed Creation of new ESC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee''' - Wrote and presented constitutional amendment to create a 5th ESC committee to promote work in this area. <br />
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- '''Discussed concerns related to dining''' – Relayed concerns regarding traffic at dining halls, bringing food out of JJs Place, and making Halal options more visible in dining halls. Advocated for Faculty House to remain in place long-term. <br />
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- '''Helped decide F@CU allocations to the six governing boards''' -- ABC, SGB, IGC, CSGB, CI, GBB for 2021-2022<br />
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- '''Attended Bi-Weekly Meetings''' with Dean Morrison<br />
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- '''Kept the student body up-to-date''' – Wrote and sent ESC newsletters, highlighting upcoming ESC and community events.<br />
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- '''Advocated for recording classes''' - Met with administrators, resulting in communications to be sent to Professors encouraging course recordings to help students who were unable to attend class due to COVID.<br />
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- '''Attended Policy and Student Life Committee meetings''' – Worked with the policy committee to identify new initiatives and write proposals. Worked to plan events calendar with student life, and helped staff various events throughout the semester.<br />
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- '''Met with representatives from the Food Pantry @ Columbia''' - to open lines of communication. Included up-to-date information in the weekly newsletters so SEAS students would know how to access the Food Pantry’s resources and had Food Pantry members come to speak at ESC general body meeting.<br />
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- '''Advocated for SEAS undergraduates during expansion meetings''' – Pinpointed what resources are currently strained in SEAS and what areas of improvement are needed moving forward to enhance the undergraduate experience.<br />
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- '''Attended meetings with Vice President of Facilities, Housing and Dining,''' Scott Wright<br />
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- '''Attended meting with the Center for Career Education'''<br />
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- '''Attended meeting with Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion''', Shavonna Hinton to discuss initiatives to increase equity and inclusion in SEAS<br />
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- '''Attended meetings with ''' Dean Brovman, Dean Chang, and Dean Mak<br />
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Hayoung was the 2023-2024 ESC Student Body President and 2022-2023 VP of Communications. She served as Senior Class President in her final year on council.<br />
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2023-2024 ESC Student Body President and 2022-2023 VP of Communications. She served as Senior Class President in her final year on council.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Kavika was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Student Body President for the 2024-2025 school year. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Policy (for 2023-2024) and the Class of 2025 Vice President (for 2022-2023).<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Kavika was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Student Body President for the 2024-2025 school year. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Policy in 2023-2024 and the Class of 2025 Vice President in 2022-2023.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Kavika was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Student Body President for the 2024-2025 school year. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Policy and the Class of 2025 Vice President.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Angel was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Class of 2023 Vice President for 2019-2020. He also served as a member of Finance Committee.<br />
The year following, he served on the Executive Board as Vice President of Policy for 2021-2022. During this year, he accomplished many things, amongst which the most impactful were the following:<br />
*'''P/D/F Policy''' - Drafted resolution that proposed the extension of the P/D/F policy, effectively helping students in being able to P/D/F a class and eventually uncover it if they choose to do so. Surveys showed it reduced stress during finals season and a lot of people chose to uncover their grade. <br />
*'''Mental Health Form''' - Released a form that gauged how well our students were doing during the semester which was filled by a significant number of them and which helped shed light into the need for a P/D/F policy. <br />
*'''Minor Expansion''' - Started drafting a thorough proposal to add a Linguistics minor, including details on the curriculum. Discussed the possibility of adding a Racial Studies minor. <br />
*'''Dining Hall Queues''' - Met with the Vice President for Campus Services, Scott Wright, concerning the lengthy queues to get dining hall food. Held a fruitful discussion that led towards the opening of a new gourmet dining hall - Faculty House. <br />
*'''Culpa.io''' - Initiative to update the CULPA website and incentivize people to become active by uploading their comments and thoughts about classes they’ve taken. We’re planning on hosting an event that rewards people for posting about their professors. <br />
*'''Standard Class Recording Policy''' - Held several meetings with Dean Brovman and Dean Morrison in an attempt to establish a class recording policy for all courses that lie within the Engineering Department. We released a form encouraging professors to offer a virtual alternative as well. <br />
*'''Transfer Representative Amendment''' - Amended the constitution to include a representative exclusively for our transfer students. Will be conducting interviews for the position in the Spring semester. <br />
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And his final and senior year, he served as Student Body President for 2022-2023.<br />
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{{succession|preceded=[[Kennedy Salamat]]|succeeded=[[Hayoung Jin]]|office=ESC Student Body President|years=2022-23}}</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Angel_Mancera&diff=58123Angel Mancera2025-04-17T07:51:09Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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==Student Council==<br />
Angel was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Class of 2023 Vice President for 2019-2020. He also served as a member of Finance Committee.<br />
The year following, he served on the Executive Board as Vice President of Policy for 2021-2022. During this year, he accomplished many things, amongst which the most impactful were the following:<br />
*'''P/D/F Policy''' - Drafted resolution that proposed the extension of the P/D/F policy, effectively helping students in being able to P/D/F a class and eventually uncover it if they choose to do so. Surveys showed it reduced stress during finals season and a lot of people chose to uncover their grade. <br />
*'''Mental Health Form''' - Released a form that gauged how well our students were doing during the semester which was filled by a significant number of them and which helped shed light into the need for a P/D/F policy. <br />
*'''Minor Expansion''' - Started drafting a thorough proposal to add a Linguistics minor, including details on the curriculum. Discussed the possibility of adding a Racial Studies minor. <br />
*'''Dining Hall Queues''' - Met with the Vice President for Campus Services, Scott Wright, concerning the lengthy queues to get dining hall food. Held a fruitful discussion that led towards the opening of a new gourmet dining hall - Faculty House. <br />
*'''Culpa.io''' - Initiative to update the CULPA website and incentivize people to become active by uploading their comments and thoughts about classes they’ve taken. We’re planning on hosting an event that rewards people for posting about their professors. <br />
*'''Standard Class Recording Policy''' - Held several meetings with Dean Brovman and Dean Morrison in an attempt to establish a class recording policy for all courses that lie within the Engineering Department. We released a form encouraging professors to offer a virtual alternative as well. <br />
*'''Transfer Representative Amendment''' - Amended the constitution to include a representative exclusively for our transfer students. Will be conducting interviews for the position in the Spring semester. <br />
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And his final and senior year, he served as Student Body President for 2022-2023.<br />
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{{succession|preceded=[[Kennedy Salamat]]|succeeded=[[Hayoung Jin]|office=ESC Student Body President|years=2022-23}}</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Angel_Mancera&diff=58122Angel Mancera2025-04-17T07:50:59Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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<div>[[image:AngelMancera.png|frame|right]]<br />
==Student Council==<br />
Angel was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Class of 2023 Vice President for 2019-2020. He also served as a member of Finance Committee.<br />
The year following, he served on the Executive Board as Vice President of Policy for 2021-2022. During this year, he accomplished many things, amongst which the most impactful were the following:<br />
*'''P/D/F Policy''' - Drafted resolution that proposed the extension of the P/D/F policy, effectively helping students in being able to P/D/F a class and eventually uncover it if they choose to do so. Surveys showed it reduced stress during finals season and a lot of people chose to uncover their grade. <br />
*'''Mental Health Form''' - Released a form that gauged how well our students were doing during the semester which was filled by a significant number of them and which helped shed light into the need for a P/D/F policy. <br />
*'''Minor Expansion''' - Started drafting a thorough proposal to add a Linguistics minor, including details on the curriculum. Discussed the possibility of adding a Racial Studies minor. <br />
*'''Dining Hall Queues''' - Met with the Vice President for Campus Services, Scott Wright, concerning the lengthy queues to get dining hall food. Held a fruitful discussion that led towards the opening of a new gourmet dining hall - Faculty House. <br />
*'''Culpa.io''' - Initiative to update the CULPA website and incentivize people to become active by uploading their comments and thoughts about classes they’ve taken. We’re planning on hosting an event that rewards people for posting about their professors. <br />
*'''Standard Class Recording Policy''' - Held several meetings with Dean Brovman and Dean Morrison in an attempt to establish a class recording policy for all courses that lie within the Engineering Department. We released a form encouraging professors to offer a virtual alternative as well. <br />
*'''Transfer Representative Amendment''' - Amended the constitution to include a representative exclusively for our transfer students. Will be conducting interviews for the position in the Spring semester. <br />
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And his final and senior year, he served as Student Body President for 2022-2023.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Kennedy was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Student Body President for 2021-2022. Previously, she was elected as the Class of 2023 Vice President for 2020-2021 and a Class of 2023 Representative for 2019-2020. She also has served as an active member of Policy and Student Life Committees.<br />
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'''As President, completed projects/duties include:'''<br />
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- '''Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students''' - Wrote and presented the proposal on continuing the P/D/F option to the SEAS Committee of Instruction, resulting in the ability to P/D/F and uncover one non-technical, CORE, or major course.<br />
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- '''Established new Explore NYC Initiative''' -- Came up with the idea and created Explore NYC events schedule to allow students to attend events throughout the city for free. Explore NYC events included Broadway shows, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty, Empire State, and One World Observatory.<br />
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- '''Worked on creation of new Linguistics minor''' – Met with administrators to move forward with creation of new minor.<br />
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- '''Drafted and Proposed Creation of new ESC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee''' - Wrote and presented constitutional amendment to create a 5th ESC committee to promote work in this area. <br />
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- '''Discussed concerns related to dining''' – Relayed concerns regarding traffic at dining halls, bringing food out of JJs Place, and making Halal options more visible in dining halls. Advocated for Faculty House to remain in place long-term. <br />
<br />
- '''Helped decide F@CU allocations to the six governing boards''' -- ABC, SGB, IGC, CSGB, CI, GBB for 2021-2022<br />
<br />
- '''Attended Bi-Weekly Meetings''' with Dean Morrison<br />
<br />
- '''Kept the student body up-to-date''' – Wrote and sent ESC newsletters, highlighting upcoming ESC and community events.<br />
<br />
- '''Advocated for recording classes''' - Met with administrators, resulting in communications to be sent to Professors encouraging course recordings to help students who were unable to attend class due to COVID.<br />
<br />
- '''Attended Policy and Student Life Committee meetings''' – Worked with the policy committee to identify new initiatives and write proposals. Worked to plan events calendar with student life, and helped staff various events throughout the semester.<br />
<br />
- '''Met with representatives from the Food Pantry @ Columbia''' - to open lines of communication. Included up-to-date information in the weekly newsletters so SEAS students would know how to access the Food Pantry’s resources and had Food Pantry members come to speak at ESC general body meeting.<br />
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- '''Advocated for SEAS undergraduates during expansion meetings''' – Pinpointed what resources are currently strained in SEAS and what areas of improvement are needed moving forward to enhance the undergraduate experience.<br />
<br />
- '''Attended meetings with Vice President of Facilities, Housing and Dining,''' Scott Wright<br />
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- '''Attended meting with the Center for Career Education'''<br />
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- '''Attended meeting with Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion''', Shavonna Hinton to discuss initiatives to increase equity and inclusion in SEAS<br />
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- '''Attended meetings with ''' Dean Brovman, Dean Chang, and Dean Mak<br />
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<div>'''Estevan Mesa''' [[SEAS]] '[[2022|22]] is from El Paso, Texas and was a Mechanical Engineering major.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Estevan was elected to the Engineering Student Council as the Student Body President for 2020-2021 in his junior year, along with his Executive Board party SEAS the Change Δ. He has also held the positions of VP Policy and First-Year Class President. Throughout his years on council, he has consistently chosen to be on Policy Committee.<br />
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<div>'''Estevan Mesa''' [[SEAS]] '[[2022|22]] is from El Paso, Texas and is a Mechanical Engineering major.<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Estevan was elected to the Engineering Student Council as the Student Body President for 2020-2021 in his junior year, along with his Executive Board party SEAS the Change Δ. He has also held the positions of VP Policy and First-Year Class President. Throughout his years on council, he has consistently chosen to be on Policy Committee.<br />
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
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=== Senator ===<br />
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* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
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=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
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In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
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== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
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See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
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In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
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== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
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== Elections ==<br />
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[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
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Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
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In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
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In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
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In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
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The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
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In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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== Accomplishments ==<br />
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'''2021-2022 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
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==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Janie Zhang<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Olivia O'Driscoll<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Sydney England<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Rosa Figueroa<br />
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'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Martin Lozanov<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Yasemin Yuksel<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Amy Xu<br />
*Technology Representative: Stella Vayner<br />
*Student Groups Representative: Joud Alnamnakani<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Maria Clague<br />
*3-2 Representative: Litian Jia<br />
*Transfer Representative: Gabriela Bentolila<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Nosakhare Iyoha<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: [vacant]<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Anamika Sharif<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: Dafne Sarfati<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Natalie Spollen<br />
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'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Jalaj Mehta <br />
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'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Hayoung Jin<br />
*Vice President: Anthony Ayala<br />
*Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Representative: Nicolas Alarcon<br />
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'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Sandra Zelen<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
*Representative: Matthew Nunez<br />
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'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: Miriam Trujillo<br />
*Vice President: Gianna Zou<br />
*Representative: Shriya Mahakala<br />
*Representative: Johnathan Pierre<br />
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'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: [vacant]<br />
*Vice President: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2023-2024'''<br />
*President: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Janie Zhang<br />
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'''Executive Board 2022-2023'''<br />
*President: [[Angel Mancera]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Chloe Harrah<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Stella Lessler <br />
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'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
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'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
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'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
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'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2023 - 2024 ''': Olivia O’Driscoll (Academic Affairs Rep), Yolanda Zhu (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Sarah Asher (Sustainability Rep), Jungyun Kim (Technology Rep), Maria Clague (Campus Affairs Rep), Litian Jia (3-2 Rep), Gabriela Bentolila (Transfer Rep), Taylor Dade (Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Rep), Frieda Farias (Gender Identity and Sexuality Rep), Jazmyn Beasley (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Stephanie Tarrab (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Dafne Sarfati (International Students Rep), Elsie Devey (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Stella Lessler ('24 Class President), Tomi Fiure ('24 Class VP), Stephen Pasch ('24 Class Rep), Giuliana Cascarano ('24 Class Rep), Bolu Oshuntolu ('25 Class President), Lucia Martin ('25 Class VP), Anthony Ayala ('25 Class Rep), Jake Torres ('25 Class Rep), Peder Dingsor ('26 Class President), Elvin Ko ('26 Class VP), Yasemin Yuksel ('26 Class Rep), Sydney England ('26 Class Rep), Fawzi Hajj-Chahine ('27 Class President), Gianna Zou ('27 Class VP), Miriam Trujillo ('27 Class Rep), Martin Lozanov ('27 Class Rep)<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
<br />
=== Senator ===<br />
<br />
* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
<br />
=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
<br />
In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
<br />
== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
<br />
See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
<br />
In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
<br />
== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
<br />
== Elections ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
<br />
Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
<br />
In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
<br />
In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
<br />
The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
<br />
== Accomplishments ==<br />
<br />
'''2021-2022 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
<br />
==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Janie Zhang<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Olivia O'Driscoll<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Sydney England<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Rosa Figueroa<br />
<br />
'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Martin Lozanov<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Yasemin Yuksel<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Amy Xu<br />
*Technology Representative: Stella Vayner<br />
*Student Groups Representative: Joud Alnamnakani<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Maria Clague<br />
*3-2 Representative: Litian Jia<br />
*Transfer Representative: Gabriela Bentolila<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Nosakhare Iyoha<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: [vacant]<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Anamika Sharif<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: Dafne Sarfati<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Natalie Spollen<br />
<br />
'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Jalaj Mehta <br />
<br />
'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Hayoung Jin<br />
*Vice President: Anthony Ayala<br />
*Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Representative: Nicolas Alarcon<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Sandra Zelen<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
*Representative: Matthew Nunez<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: Miriam Trujillo<br />
*Vice President: Gianna Zou<br />
*Representative: Shriya Mahakala<br />
*Representative: Johnathan Pierre<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: [vacant]<br />
*Vice President: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
<br />
==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2023-2024'''<br />
*President: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Kavika Krishnan<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Janie Zhang<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2022-2023'''<br />
*President: [[Angel Mancera]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Chloe Harrah<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Stella Lessler <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
<br />
'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
<br />
'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
<br />
''' 2023 - 2024 ''': Olivia O’Driscoll (Academic Affairs Rep), Yolanda Zhu (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Sarah Asher (Sustainability Rep), Jungyun Kim (Technology Rep), Maria Clague (Campus Affairs Rep), Litian Jia (3-2 Rep), Gabriela Bentolila (Transfer Rep), Taylor Dade (Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Rep), Frieda Farias (Gender Identity and Sexuality Rep), Jazmyn Beasley (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Stephanie Tarrab (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Dafne Sarfati (International Students Rep), Elsie Devey (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Stella Lessler ('24 Class President), Tomi Fiure ('24 Class VP), Stephen Pasch ('24 Class Rep), Giuliana Cascarano ('24 Class Rep), Bolu Oshuntolu ('25 Class President), Lucia Martin ('25 Class VP), Anthony Ayala ('25 Class Rep), Jake Torres ('25 Class Rep), Peder Dingsor ('26 Class President), Elvin Ko ('26 Class VP), Yasemin Yuksel ('26 Class Rep), Sydney England ('26 Class Rep), Fawzi Hajj-Chahine ('27 Class President), Gianna Zou ('27 Class VP), Miriam Trujillo ('27 Class Rep), Martin Lozanov ('27 Class Rep)<br />
<br />
''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
<br />
'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
<br />
'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
<br />
You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<references/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
<br />
== Composition ==<br />
<br />
The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
<br />
=== Executive board ===<br />
<br />
* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
<br />
=== Class Councils ===<br />
<br />
* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
<br />
=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
<br />
* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
<br />
* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
<br />
* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
<br />
* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
<br />
* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
<br />
=== Senator ===<br />
<br />
* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
<br />
=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
<br />
In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
<br />
== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
<br />
See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
<br />
In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
<br />
== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
<br />
== Elections ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
<br />
Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
<br />
In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
<br />
In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
<br />
The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
<br />
== Accomplishments ==<br />
<br />
'''2021-2022 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
<br />
==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Janie Zhang<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Olivia O'Driscoll<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Sydney England<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Rosa Figueroa<br />
<br />
'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Martin Lozanov<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Yasemin Yuksel<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Amy Xu<br />
*Technology Representative: Stella Vayner<br />
*Student Groups Representative: Joud Alnamnakani<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Maria Clague<br />
*3-2 Representative: Litian Jia<br />
*Transfer Representative: Gabriela Bentolila<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Nosakhare Iyoha<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: [vacant]<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Anamika Sharif<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: Dafne Sarfati<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Natalie Spollen<br />
<br />
'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Jalaj Mehta <br />
<br />
'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Hayoung Jin<br />
*Vice President: Anthony Ayala<br />
*Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Representative: Nicolas Alarcon<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Sandra Zelen<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
*Representative: Matthew Nunez<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: Miriam Trujillo<br />
*Vice President: Gianna Zou<br />
*Representative: Shriya Mahakala<br />
*Representative: Johnathan Pierre<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: [vacant]<br />
*Vice President: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2023-2024'''<br />
*President: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Kavika Krishnan<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Janie Zhang<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2022-2023'''<br />
*President: [[Angel Mancera]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Communications:[[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Chloe Harrah<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Stella Lessler <br />
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<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
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'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2023 - 2024 ''': Olivia O’Driscoll (Academic Affairs Rep), Yolanda Zhu (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Sarah Asher (Sustainability Rep), Jungyun Kim (Technology Rep), Maria Clague (Campus Affairs Rep), Litian Jia (3-2 Rep), Gabriela Bentolila (Transfer Rep), Taylor Dade (Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Rep), Frieda Farias (Gender Identity and Sexuality Rep), Jazmyn Beasley (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Stephanie Tarrab (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Dafne Sarfati (International Students Rep), Elsie Devey (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Stella Lessler ('24 Class President), Tomi Fiure ('24 Class VP), Stephen Pasch ('24 Class Rep), Giuliana Cascarano ('24 Class Rep), Bolu Oshuntolu ('25 Class President), Lucia Martin ('25 Class VP), Anthony Ayala ('25 Class Rep), Jake Torres ('25 Class Rep), Peder Dingsor ('26 Class President), Elvin Ko ('26 Class VP), Yasemin Yuksel ('26 Class Rep), Sydney England ('26 Class Rep), Fawzi Hajj-Chahine ('27 Class President), Gianna Zou ('27 Class VP), Miriam Trujillo ('27 Class Rep), Martin Lozanov ('27 Class Rep)<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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[[Category:ESC|*]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alpha_Kaba&diff=57691Alpha Kaba2024-12-08T16:59:46Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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'''Born''' in [[New York City]]<br />
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'''Bachelor of Science''' in [[Computer science]]<br />
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'''Minor''' in [[Entrepreneurship]]<br />
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'''Alma mater''' [[Columbia]] '23<br />
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'''LinkedIn''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alphak/ click here]<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Alpha Kaba was brought into this world by the hands of [[Columbia]] world-class surgeons at the [[NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital]]. Reclaimed by his birthplace for his undergrad studies, Alpha majored in Computer Science from [[SEAS]], class of 2023. A true product of [[Columbia]]. Although from [[New York City]], Alpha grew up in [[Guinea]], his parent's home country, and thus exposed to a set of epic ascents through dialects and realm of cultural events. Alpha speaks [[French]], [[Bambara]], basic [[Turkish]], a few other dialects from [[Guinea]] along [[English]].<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Alpha was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Technology Representative for 2022-2023. He served as a member of the Policy and Communications committees.<br />
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'''As a Technology Representative, completed/proposed initiatives include:'''<br />
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* '''30-day MFA Extension for Devices''' – Initiated, planned, and discussed with CUIT the need for extending the DUO app to "Remember me for 30 days" rather than 24 hours for the university-wide applications.<br />
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* '''From SSOL to Vergil ''' – Attended meetings with CUIT to urge for the transition from the registrar's old technology, SSOL, to Vergil by advocating for the student body's need for a user-friendly platform for smother future class registrations.<br />
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* '''Digital ID ''' – Introduced, for the first time, at Columbia, the idea of a digital ID. A digital ID would assume all roles of a physical ID card but in a digitalized format such as a mobile application. A digital ID would enhance our campus's overall security by mitigating ID loss and identity theft and providing more convenience for the student body. This initiative is actively under revision by CUIT.<br />
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* '''Columbia Health Appointment Initiative''' – Met with the Undergraduate Student Affairs and advocated for the student body to schedule appointments days in advance. This initiative is awaiting Dean Mak's response.<br />
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* '''CULPA''' – Met with administrators of CULPA.info to resolve issues with the different aliases of CULPA and ensure the current CULPA version will be indefinitely maintained for the student body.<br />
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* '''TheBulletin''' – Met with the founder of thebulletin.info and discussed the goal for the project and ensured it aligned with the student body's interests in mind.<br />
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* '''ESC website''' – Redesigned and maintained the [[Engineering Student Council]] website.<br />
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* '''WikiCU''' – Attended meetings with WikiCU administrators and proposed strategic updates for the site.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Engineering_Student_Council&diff=57660Engineering Student Council2024-09-05T02:11:44Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Current Members */</p>
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
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=== Senator ===<br />
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* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
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=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
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In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
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== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
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See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
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In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
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== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
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== Elections ==<br />
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[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
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Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
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In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
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In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
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In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
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The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
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In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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== Accomplishments ==<br />
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'''2021-2022 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
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==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Janie Zhang<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Olivia O'Driscoll<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Sydney England<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Rosa Figueroa<br />
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'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Martin Lozanov<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Yasemin Yuksel<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Amy Xu<br />
*Technology Representative: Stella Vayner<br />
*Student Groups Representative: Joud Alnamnakani<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Maria Clague<br />
*3-2 Representative: Litian Jia<br />
*Transfer Representative: Gabriela Bentolila<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Nosakhare Iyoha<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: [vacant]<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Anamika Sharif<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: Dafne Sarfati<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Natalie Spollen<br />
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'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Jalaj Mehta <br />
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'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Hayoung Jin<br />
*Vice President: Anthony Ayala<br />
*Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Representative: Nicolas Alarcon<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Sandra Zelen<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
*Representative: Matthew Nunez<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: Miriam Trujillo<br />
*Vice President: Gianna Zou<br />
*Representative: Shriya Mahakala<br />
*Representative: Johnathan Pierre<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: [vacant]<br />
*Vice President: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2023-2024'''<br />
*President: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Kavika Krishnan<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Janie Zhang<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
<br />
'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2023 - 2024 ''': Olivia O’Driscoll (Academic Affairs Rep), Yolanda Zhu (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Sarah Asher (Sustainability Rep), Jungyun Kim (Technology Rep), Maria Clague (Campus Affairs Rep), Litian Jia (3-2 Rep), Gabriela Bentolila (Transfer Rep), Taylor Dade (Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Rep), Frieda Farias (Gender Identity and Sexuality Rep), Jazmyn Beasley (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Stephanie Tarrab (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Dafne Sarfati (International Students Rep), Elsie Devey (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Stella Lessler ('24 Class President), Tomi Fiure ('24 Class VP), Stephen Pasch ('24 Class Rep), Giuliana Cascarano ('24 Class Rep), Bolu Oshuntolu ('25 Class President), Lucia Martin ('25 Class VP), Anthony Ayala ('25 Class Rep), Jake Torres ('25 Class Rep), Peder Dingsor ('26 Class President), Elvin Ko ('26 Class VP), Yasemin Yuksel ('26 Class Rep), Sydney England ('26 Class Rep), Fawzi Hajj-Chahine ('27 Class President), Gianna Zou ('27 Class VP), Miriam Trujillo ('27 Class Rep), Martin Lozanov ('27 Class Rep)<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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*Spaniard.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alexandra_Lopez-Carreterro&diff=57026Alexandra Lopez-Carreterro2023-11-28T19:08:18Z<p>Intotheblue: Created page with "*Spanish?? American?? *Likes art."</p>
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<div>*Spanish?? American?? <br />
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<div>*First Iker at Columbia!<br />
*Spaniard.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Artists_Reaching_Out&diff=57024Artists Reaching Out2023-11-28T19:07:11Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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<div>*President: [[Alexandra Lopez-Carreterro]]<br />
*Head of Partnerships: [[Iker Veiga]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Artists_Reaching_Out&diff=57023Artists Reaching Out2023-11-28T19:05:29Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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<div>*President: Alexandra Lopez-Carreterro<br />
*Head of Partnerships: [[Iker Veiga]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Artists_Reaching_Out&diff=57022Artists Reaching Out2023-11-28T19:05:09Z<p>Intotheblue: Created page with "President: Alexandra Lopez-Carreterro Head of Partnerships: Iker Veiga"</p>
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<div>President: Alexandra Lopez-Carreterro<br />
Head of Partnerships: [[Iker Veiga]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Community_Impact&diff=57021Community Impact2023-11-28T19:04:02Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Programs */</p>
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<div>'''Community Impact''' (CI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located at Columbia University. Community Impact (CI) serves community members from Harlem, Washington Heights, and Morningside Heights. Community Impact strives to provide high quality programs, advance the public good, and foster meaningful volunteer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff of Columbia University. CI provides food, clothing, shelter, education, job training, and companionship for residents in its surrounding communities. CI consists of a dedicated corps of about 950 Columbia University student volunteers participating in 25 community service programs, which serve more than 8,000 people each year. Community Impact has partnerships with more than 100 community organizations and agencies who do service work in the Harlem, Washington Heights, and Morningside Heights communities, including service organizations, social service offices, religious institutions, and schools. Many of these organizations refer their clients to Community Impact’s programs and work collaboratively to positively influence residents’ lives.<br />
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CI also serves as one of Columbia's [[governing boards]], overseeing [[:Category:Community service clubs|community service related clubs]]. The student portion of Community Impact is run primarily by seven elected student executives who oversee the coordinators of each of the groups. The student executives work closely with the Community Impact staff to facilitate operations at CI.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
From its earliest inception as a single service initiative formed in 1981 by Columbia University undergraduates Joe DeGenova and David Joyce, Community Impact has grown into Columbia University’s largest student service organization and a primary interface between the University and the Morningside Heights and Harlem communities.<br />
<br />
As Community Impact integrated itself into the neighborhood’s social safety-net, students identified and responded to new community needs, expanding the number of services available to clients and working towards transforming the organization into an integrated service network with a strong education emphasis. Community Impact figures foremost in the University’s long standing pledge to support education through service. Operating under the dual status as a non-profit organization and an emissary from the University, Community Impact has forged partnerships with community leaders and agencies committed to realizing neighborhood change.<br />
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==Programs==<br />
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Community Impact’s programs can be grouped into four areas, based on the type of programming and the constituency that is being served. The four categories are: Youth Programs, Health and Environment Programs Adult Education Programs, and the Emergency Programs (Assistance and Advocacy). <br />
<br />
'''Youth Programs:''' Community Impact runs 13 separate groups that work with young people, from mentoring, tutoring, and literacy programs, to programs in which Columbia students teach classrooms about art or conflict resolution. One of the more popular ones is [[Artists Reaching Out]], a program focusing on art education for elementary school students around the city.<br />
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'''Health and Environment Programs:''' These programs are all aimed at building the health of Columbia’s surrounding communities by providing education to youth and families and to eliminate the barriers to health imposed by poverty and marginalization. This is done in a variety of ways, from teaching classes on healthy living to middle schoolers to educating families on the availability of government benefits. <br />
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'''Adult Education Programs:''' CI’s Adult Programs provide an important range of services to adult residents in the Harlem, Morningside Heights, and Washington heights communities. Programs offered include ESL classes, computer training, career counseling, and a critically acclaimed GED program, which helps adults receive high school equivalency diplomas and move on to college or employment. <br />
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'''Emergency Programs (Assistance and Advocacy):''' This group includes some of CI’s oldest programs, and its programs form an integral part of our community’s social safety-net. Lunch is served to about 100 homeless or low-income guests each Friday at the Broadway Presbyterian Church, a food pantry is run out of [[Ford Hall]] on 114th St, and Columbia students staff two homeless shelters 6 nights a week.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://communityimpactatcu.org/ci/ Community Impact website]<br />
* [mailto:ciexecs@columbia.edu ciexecs@columbia.edu]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Impact-at-Columbia-University/182476618103 Community Impact Facebook Page]<br />
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[[Category:CI groups|*]]<br />
[[Category:Club administration]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Asian_American_Alliance&diff=57019Asian American Alliance2023-11-02T16:39:34Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Presidents */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox club<br />
|Name=Asian American Alliance<br />
|Image=Aaa logo.png<br />
|Founded=[[1995]]<br />
|Recognition=[[ABC]]<br />
|Membership=~1,200<br />
|Executive board=14<br />
|Allocation=<br />
|Website=http://www.columbia.edu/cu/shakespeare/<br />
|Contact=aaa@columbia.edu<br />
|Category=[[:Category:Cultural clubs|Cultural]]}}<br />
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The '''Asian American Alliance''' is a student group for the Asian Pacific American community. It claims to be one of the largest organizations at Columbia, with over 1,200 members on its mailing list, reportedly from all schools and disciplines of the undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and administrative populations of the University, as well as individuals and organizations beyond Columbia. The executive board is comprised of 30 students from [[Columbia College]], [[SEAS]], [[General Studies]], and [[Barnard College|Barnard]].<br />
<br />
The Asian American Alliance works with groups of all types and of all backgrounds including student of color organizations, progressive groups, student government, political organizations, community service organizations, off campus groups, student conferences, and the University administration.<br />
<br />
Our two largest events of the year is the annual Fall Gala and cultureSHOCK. The AAA Gala is a community dinner that aims to bring together the Columbia AAPI community and fundraise for local and national AAPI organizations. It features performances from student artists and organizations on campus, and all proceeds are donated to charity. AAA has raised hundreds of dollars for organizations including Make the Road NYC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice. CultureSHOCK is a charity showcase composed of a fashion show featuring both high-end and eccentric, new, Asian American designers, followed by a gallery of up-and-coming artists at Columbia and New York City. CultureSHOCK provides a platform for a diversity of Asian American artistic expression and seeks to break through the stereotypes and challenges that our community faces. All funds have gone toward community non-profit groups including Art Against Displacement, the Asian American Women's Coalition, and Asian American Lead. <br />
<br />
Please reach out to us at aaa@columbia.edu or on Instagram @columbia.aaa ! More information is available on their website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/aaa/. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Mission Statement==<br />
<br />
Founded in the spring of 1995, the Asian American Alliance (AAA) is a student political organization that strives to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Columbia University. AAA is a collaborative organization that seeks to work with AAPI and all students of color groups at Columbia to reach out to members of the university and the outside community at large. We aim to promote understanding, foster dialogue, and create a sense of awareness within Columbia University.<br />
<br />
==AAA Structure==<br />
<br />
Established in 1995, the Asian American Alliance is composed of three committees: the Political Committee, the Service Committee, and the Social Committee. <br />
<br />
*The '''Political Committee''', headed by the Political Chair of AAA, discusses issues of social and political concern and is the think tank of activism endorsed by AAA. <br />
<br />
*The '''Service Committee''', headed by the Community Chair of AAA, learns about and promotes awareness of issues affecting Asian American communities through civic-level organization, assistance, and service. <br />
<br />
*The '''Social Committee''', headed by the Social Chair of AAA, produces and execute AAA's annual variety show and largest event on campus, '''cultureSHOCK''', as well as various other social events during the year.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Executive Board ==<br />
*President<br />
*Vice President External<br />
*Vice President Internal<br />
*Secretary<br />
*Treasurer<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.aaacolumbia.org AAA's website]<br />
* [http://facebook.com/columbiaAAA AAA's Facebook Page]<br />
<br />
[[Category:ABC groups]]<br />
[[Category:Cultural clubs]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Asian_American_Alliance&diff=57018Asian American Alliance2023-11-02T16:39:21Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Past Executive Boards */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox club<br />
|Name=Asian American Alliance<br />
|Image=Aaa logo.png<br />
|Founded=[[1995]]<br />
|Recognition=[[ABC]]<br />
|Membership=~1,200<br />
|Executive board=14<br />
|Allocation=<br />
|Website=http://www.columbia.edu/cu/shakespeare/<br />
|Contact=aaa@columbia.edu<br />
|Category=[[:Category:Cultural clubs|Cultural]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Asian American Alliance''' is a student group for the Asian Pacific American community. It claims to be one of the largest organizations at Columbia, with over 1,200 members on its mailing list, reportedly from all schools and disciplines of the undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and administrative populations of the University, as well as individuals and organizations beyond Columbia. The executive board is comprised of 30 students from [[Columbia College]], [[SEAS]], [[General Studies]], and [[Barnard College|Barnard]].<br />
<br />
The Asian American Alliance works with groups of all types and of all backgrounds including student of color organizations, progressive groups, student government, political organizations, community service organizations, off campus groups, student conferences, and the University administration.<br />
<br />
Our two largest events of the year is the annual Fall Gala and cultureSHOCK. The AAA Gala is a community dinner that aims to bring together the Columbia AAPI community and fundraise for local and national AAPI organizations. It features performances from student artists and organizations on campus, and all proceeds are donated to charity. AAA has raised hundreds of dollars for organizations including Make the Road NYC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice. CultureSHOCK is a charity showcase composed of a fashion show featuring both high-end and eccentric, new, Asian American designers, followed by a gallery of up-and-coming artists at Columbia and New York City. CultureSHOCK provides a platform for a diversity of Asian American artistic expression and seeks to break through the stereotypes and challenges that our community faces. All funds have gone toward community non-profit groups including Art Against Displacement, the Asian American Women's Coalition, and Asian American Lead. <br />
<br />
Please reach out to us at aaa@columbia.edu or on Instagram @columbia.aaa ! More information is available on their website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/aaa/. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Mission Statement==<br />
<br />
Founded in the spring of 1995, the Asian American Alliance (AAA) is a student political organization that strives to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Columbia University. AAA is a collaborative organization that seeks to work with AAPI and all students of color groups at Columbia to reach out to members of the university and the outside community at large. We aim to promote understanding, foster dialogue, and create a sense of awareness within Columbia University.<br />
<br />
==AAA Structure==<br />
<br />
Established in 1995, the Asian American Alliance is composed of three committees: the Political Committee, the Service Committee, and the Social Committee. <br />
<br />
*The '''Political Committee''', headed by the Political Chair of AAA, discusses issues of social and political concern and is the think tank of activism endorsed by AAA. <br />
<br />
*The '''Service Committee''', headed by the Community Chair of AAA, learns about and promotes awareness of issues affecting Asian American communities through civic-level organization, assistance, and service. <br />
<br />
*The '''Social Committee''', headed by the Social Chair of AAA, produces and execute AAA's annual variety show and largest event on campus, '''cultureSHOCK''', as well as various other social events during the year.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Executive Board ==<br />
*President<br />
*Vice President External<br />
*Vice President Internal<br />
*Secretary<br />
*Treasurer<br />
<br />
== Presidents ==<br />
* 2014-2015: Albert Pan<br />
* 2013-2014: Jiawen Tang<br />
* 2012-2013: Jordan Alam<br />
* 2011-2012: Angel Wong<br />
* 2010-2011: Ihnseon Park<br />
* 2009-2010: Kevin Zhai<br />
* 2008-2009: Aretha Choi (resigned), Shilpa Vadodaria & Katie Wang<br />
* 2007-2008: [[Calvin Sun]]<br />
* 2006-2007: Tian Xie<br />
* 2005-2006: Bryan Lee<br />
* 2004-2005: Margaret Chen<br />
* 2003-2004: Valerie Arboleda<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.aaacolumbia.org AAA's website]<br />
* [http://facebook.com/columbiaAAA AAA's Facebook Page]<br />
<br />
[[Category:ABC groups]]<br />
[[Category:Cultural clubs]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Asian_American_Alliance&diff=57017Asian American Alliance2023-11-02T16:39:06Z<p>Intotheblue: /* = 2022-2023 Executive Board */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox club<br />
|Name=Asian American Alliance<br />
|Image=Aaa logo.png<br />
|Founded=[[1995]]<br />
|Recognition=[[ABC]]<br />
|Membership=~1,200<br />
|Executive board=14<br />
|Allocation=<br />
|Website=http://www.columbia.edu/cu/shakespeare/<br />
|Contact=aaa@columbia.edu<br />
|Category=[[:Category:Cultural clubs|Cultural]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Asian American Alliance''' is a student group for the Asian Pacific American community. It claims to be one of the largest organizations at Columbia, with over 1,200 members on its mailing list, reportedly from all schools and disciplines of the undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and administrative populations of the University, as well as individuals and organizations beyond Columbia. The executive board is comprised of 30 students from [[Columbia College]], [[SEAS]], [[General Studies]], and [[Barnard College|Barnard]].<br />
<br />
The Asian American Alliance works with groups of all types and of all backgrounds including student of color organizations, progressive groups, student government, political organizations, community service organizations, off campus groups, student conferences, and the University administration.<br />
<br />
Our two largest events of the year is the annual Fall Gala and cultureSHOCK. The AAA Gala is a community dinner that aims to bring together the Columbia AAPI community and fundraise for local and national AAPI organizations. It features performances from student artists and organizations on campus, and all proceeds are donated to charity. AAA has raised hundreds of dollars for organizations including Make the Road NYC and Asian Americans Advancing Justice. CultureSHOCK is a charity showcase composed of a fashion show featuring both high-end and eccentric, new, Asian American designers, followed by a gallery of up-and-coming artists at Columbia and New York City. CultureSHOCK provides a platform for a diversity of Asian American artistic expression and seeks to break through the stereotypes and challenges that our community faces. All funds have gone toward community non-profit groups including Art Against Displacement, the Asian American Women's Coalition, and Asian American Lead. <br />
<br />
Please reach out to us at aaa@columbia.edu or on Instagram @columbia.aaa ! More information is available on their website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/aaa/. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Mission Statement==<br />
<br />
Founded in the spring of 1995, the Asian American Alliance (AAA) is a student political organization that strives to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Columbia University. AAA is a collaborative organization that seeks to work with AAPI and all students of color groups at Columbia to reach out to members of the university and the outside community at large. We aim to promote understanding, foster dialogue, and create a sense of awareness within Columbia University.<br />
<br />
==AAA Structure==<br />
<br />
Established in 1995, the Asian American Alliance is composed of three committees: the Political Committee, the Service Committee, and the Social Committee. <br />
<br />
*The '''Political Committee''', headed by the Political Chair of AAA, discusses issues of social and political concern and is the think tank of activism endorsed by AAA. <br />
<br />
*The '''Service Committee''', headed by the Community Chair of AAA, learns about and promotes awareness of issues affecting Asian American communities through civic-level organization, assistance, and service. <br />
<br />
*The '''Social Committee''', headed by the Social Chair of AAA, produces and execute AAA's annual variety show and largest event on campus, '''cultureSHOCK''', as well as various other social events during the year.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Executive Board ==<br />
*President<br />
*Vice President External<br />
*Vice President Internal<br />
*Secretary<br />
*Treasurer<br />
<br />
== Past Executive Boards ==<br />
<br />
'''2014-2015 Executive Board'''<br />
*President: Albert Pan<br />
*Vice President: Bou Lee<br />
*Secretary: Justin Chiang<br />
*Treasurer: Khoi Nguyen<br />
*Social Chair: Caroline Chiu<br />
*Political Chair: Siran Jiang, Ivy Pan<br />
*Service Chair: Anna Fu, Eric Ho<br />
*Outreach Chair: Jack Chen<br />
*Project Manager: Will Guo<br />
*Project Manager: Eileen Wong<br />
<br />
== Presidents ==<br />
* 2014-2015: Albert Pan<br />
* 2013-2014: Jiawen Tang<br />
* 2012-2013: Jordan Alam<br />
* 2011-2012: Angel Wong<br />
* 2010-2011: Ihnseon Park<br />
* 2009-2010: Kevin Zhai<br />
* 2008-2009: Aretha Choi (resigned), Shilpa Vadodaria & Katie Wang<br />
* 2007-2008: [[Calvin Sun]]<br />
* 2006-2007: Tian Xie<br />
* 2005-2006: Bryan Lee<br />
* 2004-2005: Margaret Chen<br />
* 2003-2004: Valerie Arboleda<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.aaacolumbia.org AAA's website]<br />
* [http://facebook.com/columbiaAAA AAA's Facebook Page]<br />
<br />
[[Category:ABC groups]]<br />
[[Category:Cultural clubs]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alpha_Kaba&diff=57016Alpha Kaba2023-10-25T15:39:57Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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'''Born''' in [[New York City]]<br />
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'''Bachelor of Science''' in [[Computer science]]<br />
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'''Minor''' in [[Entrepreneurship]]<br />
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'''Alma mater''' [[Columbia]] '23<br />
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'''LinkedIn''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alphak/ click here]<br />
]]<br />
==Biography==<br />
Alpha Kaba was brought into this world from the hands of [[Columbia]] world-class surgeons at the [[NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital]]. Reclaimed by his birthplace for his undergrad studies, Alpha majored in Computer Science from [[SEAS]], class of 2023. A true product of [[Columbia]]. Although from [[New York City]], Alpha was raised in [[Guinea]], his parent's home country, and thus exposed to a set of epic ascents through dialects and realm of cultures. Alpha speaks [[French]], [[Bambara]], basic [[Turkish]], a few dialects from [[Guinea]], and of course, [[English]].<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Alpha was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Technology Representative for 2022-2023. He served as a member of the Policy and Communications committees.<br />
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'''As a Technology Representative, completed/proposed initiatives include:'''<br />
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* '''30-day MFA Extension for Devices''' – Initiated, planned, and discussed with CUIT the need for extending the DUO app to "Remember me for 30 days" rather than 24 hours for the university-wide applications.<br />
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* '''From SSOL to Vergil ''' – Attended meetings with CUIT to urge for the transition from the registrar's old technology, SSOL, to Vergil by advocating for the student body's need for a user-friendly platform for smother future class registrations.<br />
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* '''Digital ID ''' – Introduced, for the first time, at Columbia, the idea of a digital ID. A digital ID would assume all roles of a physical ID card but in a digitalized format such as a mobile application. A digital ID would enhance our campus's overall security by mitigating ID loss and identity theft and providing more convenience for the student body. This initiative is actively under revision by CUIT.<br />
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* '''Columbia Health Appointment Initiative''' – Met with the Undergraduate Student Affairs and advocated for the need for the student body to schedule appointments days in advance. This initiative is awaiting Dean Mak's response.<br />
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* '''CULPA''' – Met with the administrators of CULPA.info to resolve issues with the different alias of CULPA and ensure the current CULPA version will be indefinitely maintained for the student body.<br />
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* '''TheBulletin''' – Met with the founder of thebulletin.info and discussed the goal for the project and ensured it aligned with the student body's interests in mind.<br />
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* '''ESC website''' – Redesigned and maintained the [[Engineering Student Council]] website.<br />
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* '''WikiCU''' – Attended a meeting with WikiCU administrators along HaYoung and proposed updates and ideas for the site.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alpha_Kaba&diff=57015Alpha Kaba2023-10-25T15:37:08Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[File:alpha_kaba.jpg|200px|thumb|right|<br />
'''Born''' in [[New York City]]<br />
----<br />
'''Bachelor of Science''' in [[Computer science]]<br />
----<br />
'''Minor''' in [[Entrepreneurship]]<br />
----<br />
'''Alma mater''' [[Columbia]] '23<br />
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]]<br />
==Biography==<br />
Alpha Kaba was brought into this world from the hands of [[Columbia]] world-class surgeons at the [[NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital]]. Reclaimed by his birthplace for his undergrad studies, Alpha majored in Computer Science from [[SEAS]], class of 2023. A true product of [[Columbia]]. Although from [[New York City]], Alpha was raised in [[Guinea]], his parent's home country, and thus exposed to a set of epic ascents through dialects and realm of cultures. Alpha speaks [[French]], [[Bambara]], basic [[Turkish]], a few dialects from [[Guinea]], and of course, [[English]].<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Alpha was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Technology Representative for 2022-2023. He served as a member of the Policy and Communications committees.<br />
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'''As a Technology Representative, completed/proposed initiatives include:'''<br />
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* '''30-day MFA Extension for Devices''' – Initiated, planned, and discussed with CUIT the need for extending the DUO app to "Remember me for 30 days" rather than 24 hours for the university-wide applications.<br />
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* '''From SSOL to Vergil ''' – Attended meetings with CUIT to urge for the transition from the registrar's old technology, SSOL, to Vergil by advocating for the student body's need for a user-friendly platform for smother future class registrations.<br />
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* '''Digital ID ''' – Introduced, for the first time, at Columbia, the idea of a digital ID. A digital ID would assume all roles of a physical ID card but in a digitalized format such as a mobile application. A digital ID would enhance our campus's overall security by mitigating ID loss and identity theft and providing more convenience for the student body. This initiative is actively under revision by CUIT.<br />
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* '''Columbia Health Appointment Initiative''' – Met with the Undergraduate Student Affairs and advocated for the need for the student body to schedule appointments days in advance. This initiative is awaiting Dean Mak's response.<br />
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* '''CULPA''' – Met with the administrators of CULPA.info to resolve issues with the different alias of CULPA and ensure the current CULPA version will be indefinitely maintained for the student body.<br />
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* '''TheBulletin''' – Met with the founder of thebulletin.info and discussed the goal for the project and ensured it aligned with the student body's interests in mind.<br />
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* '''ESC website''' – Redesigned and maintained the [[Engineering Student Council]] website.<br />
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* '''WikiCU''' – Attended a meeting with WikiCU administrators along HaYoung and proposed updates and ideas for the site.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alpha_Kaba&diff=57014Alpha Kaba2023-10-25T15:36:15Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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'''Born''' in [[New York City]]<br />
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'''Bachelor of Science''' in [[Computer science]]<br />
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'''Minor''' in [[Entrepreneurship]]<br />
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'''Alma mater''' [[Columbia]] '23<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Alpha Kaba was brought into this world from the hands of [[Columbia]] world-class surgeons at the [[NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital]]. Reclaimed by his birthplace for his undergrad studies, Alpha majored in Computer Science from [[SEAS]], class of 2023. An inherent product of [[Columbia]]. Although from [[New York City]], Alpha was raised in [[Guinea]], his parent's home country, and thus exposed to a set of epic ascents through dialects and realm of cultures. Alpha speaks [[French]], [[Bambara]], basic [[Turkish]], a few dialects from [[Guinea]], and of course, [[English]].<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Alpha was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Technology Representative for 2022-2023. He served as a member of the Policy and Communications committees.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''As a Technology Representative, completed/proposed initiatives include:'''<br />
<br />
* '''30-day MFA Extension for Devices''' – Initiated, planned, and discussed with CUIT the need for extending the DUO app to "Remember me for 30 days" rather than 24 hours for the university-wide applications.<br />
<br />
* '''From SSOL to Vergil ''' – Attended meetings with CUIT to urge for the transition from the registrar's old technology, SSOL, to Vergil by advocating for the student body's need for a user-friendly platform for smother future class registrations.<br />
<br />
* '''Digital ID ''' – Introduced, for the first time, at Columbia, the idea of a digital ID. A digital ID would assume all roles of a physical ID card but in a digitalized format such as a mobile application. A digital ID would enhance our campus's overall security by mitigating ID loss and identity theft and providing more convenience for the student body. This initiative is actively under revision by CUIT.<br />
<br />
* '''Columbia Health Appointment Initiative''' – Met with the Undergraduate Student Affairs and advocated for the need for the student body to schedule appointments days in advance. This initiative is awaiting Dean Mak's response.<br />
<br />
* '''CULPA''' – Met with the administrators of CULPA.info to resolve issues with the different alias of CULPA and ensure the current CULPA version will be indefinitely maintained for the student body.<br />
<br />
* '''TheBulletin''' – Met with the founder of thebulletin.info and discussed the goal for the project and ensured it aligned with the student body's interests in mind.<br />
<br />
* '''ESC website''' – Redesigned and maintained the [[Engineering Student Council]] website.<br />
<br />
* '''WikiCU''' – Attended a meeting with WikiCU administrators along HaYoung and proposed updates and ideas for the site.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alpha_Kaba&diff=57013Alpha Kaba2023-10-25T15:27:55Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[File:alpha_kaba.jpg|200px|thumb|right|<br />
'''Born''' in [[New York City]]<br />
----<br />
'''Bachelor of Science''' in [[Computer science]]<br />
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'''Minor''' in [[Entrepreneurship]]<br />
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'''Alma mater''' [[Columbia]] '23<br />
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'''Occupation''' Aspiring bodybuilder and CEO of a unicorn startup<br />
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'''Political Party''' [[Small-c conservative]]<br />
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'''Spouse''' To Be Determined<br />
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'''Children''' To Be Determined<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Alpha Kaba was brought into this world from the hands of [[Columbia]] world-class surgeons at the [[NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital]]. Reclaimed by his birthplace for his undergrad studies, Alpha majored in Computer Science from [[SEAS]], class of 2023. An inherent product of [[Columbia]]. Although from [[New York City]], Alpha was raised in [[Guinea]], his parent's home country, and thus exposed to a set of epic ascents through dialects and realm of cultures. Alpha speaks [[French]], [[Bambara]], basic [[Turkish]], a few dialects from [[Guinea]], and of course, [[English]].<br />
<br />
==Student Council==<br />
Alpha was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Technology Representative for 2022-2023. He served as a member of the Policy and Communications committees.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''As a Technology Representative, completed/proposed initiatives include:'''<br />
<br />
* '''30-day MFA Extension for Devices''' – Initiated, planned, and discussed with CUIT the need for extending the DUO app to "Remember me for 30 days" rather than 24 hours for the university-wide applications.<br />
<br />
* '''From SSOL to Vergil ''' – Attended meetings with CUIT to urge for the transition from the registrar's old technology, SSOL, to Vergil by advocating for the student body's need for a user-friendly platform for smother future class registrations.<br />
<br />
* '''Digital ID ''' – Introduced, for the first time, at Columbia, the idea of a digital ID. A digital ID would assume all roles of a physical ID card but in a digitalized format such as a mobile application. A digital ID would enhance our campus's overall security by mitigating ID loss and identity theft and providing more convenience for the student body. This initiative is actively under revision by CUIT.<br />
<br />
* '''Columbia Health Appointment Initiative''' – Met with the Undergraduate Student Affairs and advocated for the need for the student body to schedule appointments days in advance. This initiative is awaiting Dean Mak's response.<br />
<br />
* '''CULPA''' – Met with the administrators of CULPA.info to resolve issues with the different alias of CULPA and ensure the current CULPA version will be indefinitely maintained for the student body.<br />
<br />
* '''TheBulletin''' – Met with the founder of thebulletin.info and discussed the goal for the project and ensured it aligned with the student body's interests in mind.<br />
<br />
* '''ESC website''' – Redesigned and maintained the [[Engineering Student Council]] website.<br />
<br />
* '''WikiCU''' – Attended a meeting with WikiCU administrators along HaYoung and proposed updates and ideas for the site.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Columbia_University_Emergency_Medical_Service&diff=57012Columbia University Emergency Medical Service2023-10-23T17:11:17Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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<div>'''Columbia University Emergency Medical Service''' ('''CU EMS'''), formerly known as '''Columbia Area Volunteer Ambulance''' ('''CAVA'''), is Columbia's ambulance service, and the preferred mode of transportation for inebriated freshmen looking for a ride to [[St Luke's Hospital]].<br />
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CAVA is also a verb in Columbia [[slang]]. For example, you might get so drunk that you need to be CAVAed.<br />
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== Contact details ==<br />
You can reach CU EMS by dialing *99 on a [[ROLM]] phone or 212-854-5555 from off-campus.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.cuems.org Official CU EMS website]<br />
* [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/urgent/cava/index.html Health Service's CU EMS website]<br />
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[[Category:Health Services]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Engineering_Student_Council&diff=56975Engineering Student Council2023-06-28T12:17:05Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Current Members */</p>
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
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=== Senator ===<br />
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* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
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=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
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In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
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== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
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See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
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In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
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== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
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== Elections ==<br />
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[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
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Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
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In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
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In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
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In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
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The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
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In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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== Accomplishments ==<br />
'''2021-22 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
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==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Janie Zhang<br />
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'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Sarah Asher<br />
*Technology Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Student Groups Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: [vacant]<br />
*3-2 Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Transfer Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Taylor Dade<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: Frieda Farias<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Jazmyn Beasley<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: Dafne Sarfati<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Elsie Devey<br />
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'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: [vacant]<br />
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'''Class of 2024'''<br />
*Class President: Stella Lessler<br />
*Vice President: Tomi Fiure<br />
*Representative: Stephen Pasch<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
*3-2 Class Representative: [vacant]<br />
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'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Bolu Oshuntolu<br />
*Vice President: Lucia Martin<br />
*Representative: Anthony Ayala<br />
*Representative: Jake Torres<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Elvin Ko<br />
*Representative: Yasemin Yuksel<br />
*Representative: Sydney England<br />
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'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: [elections tbd]<br />
*Vice President: [elections tbd] <br />
*Representative: [elections tbd]<br />
*Representative: [elections tbd]<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
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'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<references/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
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=== Senator ===<br />
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* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
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=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
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In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
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== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
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See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
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In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
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== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
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== Elections ==<br />
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[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
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Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
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In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
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In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
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In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
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The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
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In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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== Accomplishments ==<br />
'''2021-22 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
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==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Hayoung Jin]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Rachinta Marpaung<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Gabriel Guo<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Janie Zhang<br />
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'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Sarah Asher<br />
*Technology Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Student Groups Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: [vacant]<br />
*3-2 Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Transfer Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Taylor Dade<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: Frieda Farias<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Jazmyn Beasley<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: Dafne Sarfati<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Elsie Devey<br />
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'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: [vacant]<br />
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'''Class of 2024'''<br />
*Class President: Stella Lessler<br />
*Vice President: Tomi Fiure<br />
*Representative: Stephen Pasch<br />
*Representative: [vacant]<br />
*3-2 Class Representative: [vacant]<br />
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'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Bolu Oshuntolu<br />
*Vice President: Lucia Martin<br />
*Representative: Anthony Ayala<br />
*Representative: Jake Torres<br />
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'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Elvin Ko<br />
*Representative: Yasemin Yuksel<br />
*Representative: Sydney England<br />
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'''Class of 2027'''<br />
*Class President: [elections tbd]<br />
*Vice President: [elections tbd] <br />
*Representative: [elections tbd]<br />
*Representative: [elections tbd]<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
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'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
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'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
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'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<references/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
<br />
=== Senator ===<br />
<br />
* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
<br />
=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
<br />
In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
<br />
== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
<br />
See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
<br />
In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
<br />
== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
<br />
== Elections ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
<br />
Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
<br />
In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
<br />
In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
<br />
The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
<br />
== Accomplishments ==<br />
'''2021-22 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
<br />
==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Angel Mancera]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Matthew Wahl]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Gabe Guo<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Chloe Harrah<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Stella Lessler<br />
<br />
'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Tameem Asif<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Federico de Lima<br />
*Technology Representative: [[Alpha Kaba]]<br />
*Student Groups Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Aiden Englander<br />
*3-2 Representative: Yidi Reiss<br />
*Transfer Representative: Vish Rao<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Taylor Dade<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: Frieda Farias<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Jazmyn Beasley<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: María Valerio Roa<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Elsie Devey<br />
<br />
'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Elias Tzoc-Pacheco <br />
<br />
'''Class of 2023'''<br />
*Class President: Kennedy Salamat<br />
*Vice President: Matthew Lange<br />
*Representative: Arianna Pahlavan<br />
*Representative: Athena Pagon<br />
*3-2 Class Representative: Yidi Reiss<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2024'''<br />
*Class President: Tomi Fiure<br />
*Vice President: Stephen Pasch<br />
*Representative: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Representative: Fabiana Romer<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Alexander Schwartz<br />
*Vice President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Representative: Rosa Figueroa <br />
*Representative: Anthony Ayala<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Rachinta Marpuang <br />
*Representative: Janie Zhang<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
<br />
==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
<br />
'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
<br />
'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
<br />
'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
<br />
''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
<br />
'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
<br />
'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
<br />
== Contact ==<br />
<br />
You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<references/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
<br />
== Composition ==<br />
<br />
The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
<br />
=== Executive board ===<br />
<br />
* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
<br />
=== Class Councils ===<br />
<br />
* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
<br />
=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
<br />
* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
<br />
* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
<br />
* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
<br />
* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
<br />
* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
<br />
* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
<br />
* '''The Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitate communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; Solicit and act on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and report the obtained information to the Council; Represent the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; Ensure Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board. <br />
<br />
<br />
* '''The Transfer Student Representative:'''Solicit feedback from Transfer Students, amplify their voices and concerns, and liaise to the Council; Participate with Undergraduate Student Life and the ESC Student Life Committee to procure events that acquaint Transfer Students with each other and with members of their respective classes; <br />
Evaluate the process of credit and equivalency validation and ensure Transfer Students have fair representation working in conjunction with groups such as the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA); Communicate and familiarize students with the resources available for their professional and academic success in our environment by working in conjunction with the CSA and Center for Career Education; Collaborate with the current International Students Representative, the Academic Affairs Representative, and other at-large representatives to put forth initiatives in the aforementioned areas.<br />
<br />
=== Senator ===<br />
<br />
* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
<br />
=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
<br />
In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
<br />
== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
<br />
See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
<br />
In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
<br />
== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
<br />
== Elections ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
<br />
Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
<br />
In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
<br />
In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
<br />
The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
<br />
In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
<br />
== Accomplishments ==<br />
'''2021-22 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
<br />
==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Angel Mancera]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Matthew Wahl]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Gabe Guo<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Chloe Harrah<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Stella Lessler<br />
<br />
'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Tameem Asif<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Federico de Lima<br />
*Technology Representative: [[Alpha Kaba]]<br />
*Student Groups Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Aiden Englander<br />
*3-2 Representative: Yidi Reiss<br />
*Transfer Representative: Vish Rao<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Taylor Dade<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: Frieda Farias<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Jazmyn Beasley<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: María Valerio Roa<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Elsie Devey<br />
<br />
'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Elias Tzoc-Pacheco <br />
<br />
'''Class of 2023'''<br />
*Class President: Kennedy Salamat<br />
*Vice President: Matthew Lange<br />
*Representative: Arianna Pahlavan<br />
*Representative: Athena Pagon<br />
*3-2 Class Representative: Yidi Reiss<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2024'''<br />
*Class President: Tomi Fiure<br />
*Vice President: Stephen Pasch<br />
*Representative: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Representative: Fabiana Romer<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Alexander Schwartz<br />
*Vice President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Representative: Rosa Figueroa <br />
*Representative: Anthony Ayala<br />
<br />
'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Rachinta Marpuang <br />
*Representative: Janie Zhang<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
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'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
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'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
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'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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[[Category:ESC|*]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Engineering_Student_Council&diff=56971Engineering Student Council2023-06-28T12:04:49Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Executive board */</p>
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<div>The '''Engineering Student Council''' (ESC) represents the interests of undergraduate students in [[SEAS]]. Not to be confused with the [[Engineering Graduate Student Council]].<br />
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== Composition ==<br />
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The ESC consists of three parts: the executive board, the class councils, and the representatives-at-large.<br />
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=== Executive board ===<br />
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* '''President:''' (also known as Student Body President and ESC President) Organizes and runs meetings; chief advocate for SEAS student body<br />
* '''VP Policy:''' Pursues policy changes; heads policy subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Finance:''' Treasurer of the council; heads co-sponsorship subcommittee<br />
* '''VP Student Life:''' Plans campus-wide events for SEAS; heads subcommittee responsible for event planning<br />
* '''VP Communications:''' Responsible for all communication and media relations of entire undergraduate engineering population; heads communication committee<br />
* '''VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:''' Oversee all precipitated initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion representatives<br />
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=== Class Councils ===<br />
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* '''Senior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, 2 representatives, and a 3-2 representative from the senior class.<br />
* '''Junior Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the junior class.<br />
* '''Sophomore Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the sophomore class.<br />
* '''First-Year Class Council:''' Consists of a president, vice-president, and 2 representatives from the freshman class.<br />
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=== At-large Representatives ===<br />
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* '''Academic Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning academics; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to academic affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Committee on Instruction for SEAS; chairs the Academic Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Professional Development and Alumni Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the various SEAS pre-professional organizations, and the Center for Career Education; ensures Council representation at all Alumni organizations (Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, Columbia Club, etc.); solicits feedback from the student body with regards to professional development and alumni affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council; chairs the Professional Development and Alumni Affairs subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Combined Plan 3-2 Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, the administration, and the combined plan 3-2 population on all issues concerning 3-2 students; solicits feedback from the 3-2 population with regards to their student life concerns and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures 3-2 student representation on the Junior and Senior Class Councils.<br />
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* '''Technology Representative''': Solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to student technological issues and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on the Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT) Advisory committee; oversees and manages design of internal and external web presences for the Engineering Student Council; acquires Students Audio Visual Equipment Training, if requested by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Sustainability Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues regarding environmental sustainability; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body and environmental student groups with regards to Columbia environmental sustainability and reports the obtained information to the Council; ensures Council representation on relevant advisory committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. These committees include but are not limited to the Housing Advisory, Dining Advisory, and Facilities Advisory Committees; chairs the Sustainability subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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* '''Campus Affairs Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, students, and the administration on all issues concerning campus affairs; ensures Council representation on the Lerner Advisory, Public Safety Advisory, Library Student Advisory Committee, University Event Management Advisory Committee, and other advisory committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board; solicits feedback from the student body with regards to campus affairs and reports the obtained information to the Council.<br />
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* '''Student Groups Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, engineering student groups, and the administration; solicits and acts on feedback from student groups with regards to issues facing them and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents the Council on the Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) and on the Interschool Governing Board; ensures Council representation on the other governing boards, if deemed necessary by the Executive Board.<br />
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* '''Gender Identity and Sexuality Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning gender identity and sexuality; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of gender identity and sexuality and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Student Health Advisory Committee, Gender-Based Misconduct Task Force, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Gender Identity and Sexuality subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of gender identities and sexualities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of gender identity and sexuality issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''First Generation and Low Income Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning first generation and low income students; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of first generation and low income students and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the First Generation and Low Income subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of first generation and low income students within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of first generation and low income issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Racial Diversity and Inclusivity Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning racial diversity and inclusivity; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of racial diversity and inclusivity and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment), chairs the Racial Diversity and Inclusivity subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of racial and ethnic identities within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of racial diversity and inclusivity issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Disability and Accessibility Representative:''' Facilitates communication between the Council, constituents, and the administration on all issues concerning disabilities and access; solicits and acts on feedback from the student body with regards to issues of disabilities and accessibility and reports the obtained information to the Council; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment), the Housing Advisory Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and Facilities Committee, Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board (pending appointment); chairs the Disability and Accessibility subcommittee when enacted, ensuring diverse representation of experiences with disability and accessibility within the subcommittee; provides a semesterly report of the state of disability and accessibility issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''International Student Representative:''' Solicits feedback and acts on issues concerning international students in all areas of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences including, but not limited to, Career Education, Student Affairs, New Student Orientation Program, Housing, and Dining; continuously works with the International Students and Scholars Office to create an understandable system for international students in SEAS, addressing tax filing, visa status, work authorization, and other areas of concern for the international student population; collaborates with Center for Career Education representatives to improve resources for career development, including LionSHARE, to ensure a more efficient job search process for all international students; represents Council on the Senate Diversity Commission (pending appointment) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ International Student Advisory Board (pending appointment) on a weekly basis; chairs the International Student Issues subcommittee when enacted; provides a semesterly report of the state of international student issues and the relevant initiatives pursued in said semester.<br />
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* '''Student Health and Wellness Representative:''' Represents student concerns and voices on mental health and wellness topics on health advisories, committees, and other working groups; liaises with Columbia Health on behalf of the Council by communicating with administrators; audits and conveys modifications to all services offered by Columbia Health; proffers policy initiatives developed by the Council to the University; chairs the Student Health and Wellness subcommittee when enacted.<br />
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=== Senator ===<br />
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* '''University Senator:''' Represents the interest of the student body in the University Senate and provides the Council with any news and updates from the Senate.<br />
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=== Liaisons ===<br />
The ESC has three official liaison positions to the other undergraduate [[student council|student councils]], with one liaising to [[CCSC]], [[GSSC]], and [[SGA]]. In [[2010]], the council added the position of Sustainability Liaison to liaise with [[Green Umbrella]].<br />
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In [[2017]], the liaisons were removed from the ESC constitution.<br />
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== Co-sponsorships ==<br />
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See [[Joint Council Co-Sponsorship Committee]]. The large majority of ESC co-sponsorships are run through the [[JCCC]], though other events may be co-sponsored by ESC or its constituent class councils.<br />
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In Fall 2013, ESC introduced ESC Project Grants, which are "grants aimed at promoting engineering spirit through engineering projects". Seven student teams were awarded up to $1000 each to work on their own extracurricular engineering projects.<br />
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== Finance at Columbia University ==<br />
* [[F@CU| F@CU - Funding at Columbia University]]<br />
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== Elections ==<br />
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[[Image:GoldbergProposal.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Adam Goldberg]]'s proposal]]<br />
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Since time immemorial, ESC internally elected executive board members, including the president. This was the subject of much controversy over the years, as the election rules can only be altered during the annual constitutional review. Several council members proposed amendments calling for direct elections, but none were approved. Several years ago, [[Adam Goldberg|someone]] accused the ESC of being insular and that it was only electing current council members to E-board positions. The ESC was also widely criticized by campus news sources such as [[Bwog]] and [[Spectator]] for holding internal elections.<br />
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In [[2011]], ESC voted during its annual constitutional review to approve direct elections of its executive board. It was decided the first-such elections would take place in [[2012]], as time was needed to draft election rules for these positions. [[Tim Qin]] SEAS '13 became the first ESC President to be elected by the undergraduate engineering student body.<br />
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In [[2013]], ESC voted during constitutional review to have its elections run by a centralized elections board, the Columbia Elections Board. <ref>[http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/news/this-week-in-esc-honor-code-news ESC amends Constitution and joins centralized elections board]</ref><br />
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In [[2018]], ESC, together with CCSC, formed the [[Columbia Elections Commission]] comprising of three seniors of each council and a commissioner and vice-commissioner not on council. The CEC replaced the now defunct Columbia Elections Board as another iteration in an incredibly rough elections history<ref>[https://www.columbiaspectator.com/the-eye/2018/03/22/can-the-columbia-election-commission-fight-its-history/ CEC fights its history]</ref><br />
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The CEC is significantly different in structure from previous elections board, and looks to create a stable and permanent platform for elections.<br />
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In [[2020]], ESC worked with CEC to push elections to the following Fall in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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== Accomplishments ==<br />
'''2021-22 Council:'''<br />
*Secured Fall 2021 P/D/F option for SEAS undergraduate students<br />
*Explore NYC Initiative<br />
*Advocated for recording classes<br />
*Mental health initiative<br />
*Worked on creation of a new Linguistics minor<br />
*Advocated for expanding the Via shuttle availability <br />
*Advocated for improvements to dining hall queues<br />
*Worked to ensure permanent Culpa website as a student resource<br />
*Transfer Representative Amendment<br />
*Initiated ESC Start Program<br />
*Updated WikiCU pages<br />
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==Current Members==<br />
'''Executive Board'''<br />
*President: [[Angel Mancera]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Matthew Wahl]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Gabe Guo<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Hayoung Jin]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Chloe Harrah<br />
*Vice President of DEI: Stella Lessler<br />
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'''Representatives-at-Large'''<br />
*Academic Affairs Representative: Tameem Asif<br />
*Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Representative: Spencer Austin<br />
*Sustainability Representative: Federico de Lima<br />
*Technology Representative: [[Alpha Kaba]]<br />
*Student Groups Representative: [vacant]<br />
*Campus Affairs Representative: Aiden Englander<br />
*3-2 Representative: Yidi Reiss<br />
*Transfer Representative: Vish Rao<br />
*Racial Diversity and Inclusivity: Taylor Dade<br />
*Gender Identity and Sexuality: Frieda Farias<br />
*First Generation and Low Income: Jazmyn Beasley<br />
*Student Health and Wellness Representative: Stephanie Tarrab<br />
*International Students Representative: María Valerio Roa<br />
*Disability and Accessibility Representative: Elsie Devey<br />
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'''University Senator'''<br />
*University Senator: Elias Tzoc-Pacheco <br />
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'''Class of 2023'''<br />
*Class President: Kennedy Salamat<br />
*Vice President: Matthew Lange<br />
*Representative: Arianna Pahlavan<br />
*Representative: Athena Pagon<br />
*3-2 Class Representative: Yidi Reiss<br />
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'''Class of 2024'''<br />
*Class President: Tomi Fiure<br />
*Vice President: Stephen Pasch<br />
*Representative: Teodora Sutilovic<br />
*Representative: Fabiana Romer<br />
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'''Class of 2025'''<br />
*Class President: Alexander Schwartz<br />
*Vice President: [[Kavika Krishnan]]<br />
*Representative: Rosa Figueroa <br />
*Representative: Anthony Ayala<br />
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'''Class of 2026'''<br />
*Class President: Peder Dingsor<br />
*Vice President: Rachinta Marpuang <br />
*Representative: Janie Zhang<br />
*Representative: Elvin Ko<br />
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==Past Members==<br />
'''Executive Board 2021-2022'''<br />
*President: [[Kennedy Salamat]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Angel Mancera<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Matthew Wahl<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Shomik Ghose<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Naomi Kim<br />
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'''Executive Board 2020-2021'''<br />
*President: [[Estevan Mesa]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Ahmet Karadeniz<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Katherine Liu<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2019-2020'''<br />
*President: [[Alina Ying]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Estevan Mesa]] <br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Bret Silverstein <br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Adheli Gonzalez]] <br />
*Vice President of Finance: Sophia Sagandyk<br />
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'''Executive Board 2018-19'''<br />
*President: [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Anya Di Salvo<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Adekunle "Ade" Balogun<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Asher Goldfinger<br />
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'''Executive Board 2017-18'''<br />
*President: [[Aida Lu]], [[Ben Barton]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: Austen Paris, [[Ria Garg]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: Zoha Qamar<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Ben Barton]], Richa Gode<br />
*Vice President of Communications: Julia Joern<br />
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'''Executive Board 2016-17'''<br />
*President: [[Neha Jain]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Aida Lu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2015-16'''<br />
*President: [[Caroline Park]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2014-15'''<br />
*President: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Policy: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: unknown<br />
*Vice President of Communications: unknown<br />
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'''Executive Board 2013-14'''<br />
*President: [[Sidd Bhatt]]<br />
*Vice President of Finance: [[Brian Wu]]<br />
*Vice President of Policy: [[Tanya Shah]]<br />
*Vice President of Student Life: [[Rushal Rege]]<br />
*Vice President of Communications: [[Jillian Ross]]<br />
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'''University Senators'''<br />
*University Senator 2019-21: Joe Hier<br />
*University Senator 2017-19: Izzet Kabudi<br />
*University Senator 2015-17: unknown<br />
*University Senator 2013-15: Akshay Shah<br />
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'''Other Student Council Members'''<br />
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''' 2020 - 2021''': James Wang (Academic Affairs Rep), Shomik Ghose (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Justin Paik (Sustainability Rep), Vish Rao (Technology Rep), Theo Mack (Student Groups Rep), Sergio Butron (Campus Affairs Rep), Blossom Parris (3-2 Rep), Elias Tzoc-Pachecho (Racial Diversity Rep), Athena Tsu (Gender Identity Rep), Martha Escobedo (First Generation and Low Income Rep), Lori Luo (Student Health and Wellness Rep), Egem Yorulmaz (International Student Rep), Dilara Zaimoglu (Disability and Accessibility Rep), Kalisa Ndamage (Class President '21), Bret Silverstein (Class VP '21), Ashley Rosenberg (Class Rep '21), Ethan Thayumanavan (Class Rep '21), Zhuoli Zhang (3-2 Rep '21), Naomi Kim (Class President '22), Stephanie Guo (Class VP '22), Nicholas Mijares (Class Rep '22), Eugene Fung (Class Rep '22), Angel Mancera (Class President '23), Kennedy Salamat (Class VP '23), Rommel Nunez (Class Rep '23), Matthew Wahl (Class Rep '23), Malik Javaid (Class President '24), Jarom Miller (Class VP '24), Suheyla Tozan (Class VP '24), Steven Gutterman (Class VP '24)<br />
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'''2019 - 2020''': Alison Selman (Campus Affairs), Diana Carranza (FGLI), Sebastian Sanchez (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs), Juliet Sampson (Student Health & Wellness), Can Akdere (Student Groups), Ade Balogun (Sustainability), Josh Guggenheim (Combined 3-2), Rahul Kataria (Technology), Giorgia Fujita (Gender Identity & Sexuality), Sabina Thomas (Racial Diversity & Inclusivity)<br />
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'''2013''': Robert Ying (Academic Affairs Rep), Janiel Li (Professional Development & Alumni Affairs Rep), Jerry Sun (Student Services Rep), Malini Nambiar (Sustainability Liaison), Vishnu Kalugotla (CCSC Liaison), Manali Yavatkar (GSSC Liaison), Jason Kang (SGA Liaison), Sam Aarons (Director of Technology), Seth Hochhauser (3-2 Rep), Daniel O'Leary (Class President '14), Caroline Taylor (Class VP '14), Linda Sun (Class Rep '14), Andrew Gonzalez (Class Rep '14), Shensi Ding (Class President '15), Gil Feig (Class VP '15), Adam Sherman (Class Rep '15), Andrew Ryder (Class Rep '15), Michelle Lee (Class President '16), Caroline Park (Class VP '16), [[Chloe Blanchard]] (Class Rep '16), Abdulrahman "Sam" Khoshaim (Class Rep '16), [[Robert Adelson]] (Class President '17), [[Jonathan Barrios]] (Class VP '17), Sarah Yang (Class Rep '17), Harry Munroe (Class Rep '17)<br />
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== Contact ==<br />
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You can email the council at [mailto:esc@columbia.edu esc@columbia.edu]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<references/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [http://www.columbia-esc.com/ ESC Website]<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/columbiaesc/ ESC Facebook Page]<br />
* [http://twitter.com/ColumbiaESC ESC Twitter Account]<br />
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[[Category:ESC|*]]</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Alpha_Kaba&diff=56970Alpha Kaba2023-06-08T02:33:51Z<p>Intotheblue: /* Biography */</p>
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'''Born''' in [[New York City]]<br />
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'''Bachelor of Science''' in [[Computer science]]<br />
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'''Minor''' in [[Entrepreneurship]]<br />
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'''Alma mater''' [[Columbia]] '23<br />
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'''Occupation''' Aspiring bodybuilder and CEO of a unicorn startup<br />
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'''Political Party''' [[Small-c conservative]]<br />
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'''Spouse''' To Be Determined<br />
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'''Children''' To Be Determined<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Alpha Kaba is a "cool guy" brought into this world from the hands of [[Columbia]] world-class surgeons at the [[NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital]]. Reclaimed by his birthplace for his undergrad studies, Alpha majored in Computer Science from [[SEAS]], class of 2023. An inherent product of [[Columbia]]. BAM! Although from [[New York City]], Alpha was raised in [[Guinea]], his parents' home country, and thus exposed to a set of epic ascents and dialects. Alpha speaks [[French]], [[Bambara]], basic [[Turkish]], a few dialects from [[Guinea]], and of course, [[English]]. Double BAM! Alpha is an aspiring powerlifter and CEO of a healthcare unicorn startup to create value for humanity. Triple BAM!<br />
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==Student Council==<br />
Alpha was elected to the [[Engineering Student Council]] as the Technology Representative for 2022-2023. He served as a member of the Policy and Communications committees.<br />
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'''As a Technology Representative, completed/proposed initiatives include:'''<br />
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* '''30-day MFA Extension for Devices''' – Initiated, planned, and discussed with CUIT the need for extending the DUO app to "Remember me for 30 days" rather than 24 hours for the university-wide applications.<br />
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* '''From SSOL to Vergil ''' – Attended meetings with CUIT to urge for the transition from the registrar's old technology, SSOL, to Vergil by advocating for the student body's need for a user-friendly platform for smother future class registrations.<br />
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* '''Digital ID ''' – Introduced, for the first time, at Columbia, the idea of a digital ID. A digital ID would assume all roles of a physical ID card but in a digitalized format such as a mobile application. A digital ID would enhance our campus's overall security by mitigating ID loss and identity theft and providing more convenience for the student body. This initiative is actively under revision by CUIT.<br />
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* '''Columbia Health Appointment Initiative''' – Met with the Undergraduate Student Affairs and advocated for the need for the student body to schedule appointments days in advance. This initiative is awaiting Dean Mak's response.<br />
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* '''CULPA''' – Met with the administrators of CULPA.info to resolve issues with the different alias of CULPA and ensure the current CULPA version will be indefinitely maintained for the student body.<br />
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* '''TheBulletin''' – Met with the founder of thebulletin.info and discussed the goal for the project and ensured it aligned with the student body's interests in mind.<br />
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* '''ESC website''' – Redesigned and maintained the [[Engineering Student Council]] website.<br />
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* '''WikiCU''' – Attended a meeting with WikiCU administrators along HaYoung and proposed updates and ideas for the site.</div>Intothebluehttps://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Kavi_Krishnan&diff=56933Kavi Krishnan2023-04-22T19:38:11Z<p>Intotheblue: </p>
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<div>Alternate name for [[Kavika Krishnan]].</div>Intotheblue