Arts and Sciences Dean's Student Advisory Board
The Arts and Sciences Dean's Student Advisory Board advises the College of Arts and Sciences Dean on matters pertaining to students such as academics, communication, activities, student life and college relations.
The Board consists of 12 undergraduate students and three graduate students pursuing an arts and sciences degree. Each of the College of Arts and Sciences divisions is represented. The three divisions are Natural and Mathematical Sciences (NMS), Arts and Humanities (A&H) and Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS).
Board membership includes:
- Six at-large undergraduates serving two-year terms. Two students from each division are selected via application.
- Three undergraduates serving one-year terms. One student from each division is appointed by the Arts and Sciences Student Council.
- Three undergraduates serving one-year terms. One student from each division is appointed by Undergraduate Student Government.
- One at-large graduate student who holds a position as a GTA, GRA or GAA, serving a two-year term. A student from any division is selected via application.
- Two graduate students serving one-year terms. Students from two different divisions are appointed by the Council of Graduate Students.
Questions? Please reach out to Jessica Rodriguez, Scholarship and Student Engagement Manager.
How to apply
Each spring the college sends an email to students calling for applications to fill open positions. To apply, complete the application form below.
The application form is currently closed. Please check back in the fall for application deadlines.
Undergraduate Student Representatives
Six undergraduate student representatives selected at-large with two from each college division:
- Meghan Bhanoo: 2024 – 2026, Dance (Arts and Humanities)
- Lauren Stafford: 2025 – 2027, French and Political Science (Arts and Humanities)
- Aditya Desai: 2024 – 2026, Data Analytics (Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
- Omar Saleh: 2025 – 2027, Biology (Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
- Avery Hoppert: 2024 – 2026, Speech and Hearing Science (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- Josh Davis: 2025 – 2027, International Studies (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Graduate Student Representative
One graduate student representative selected at-large who is a GAA/GRA/GTA:
- Vincent Smedile: 2025 – 2027, Astronomy (GRA)
Art and Sciences Student Council Representatives
Three Arts and Sciences Student Council representatives with one from each college division:
- Theerthaa Krishnan: 2025—2026, Psychology (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- Sophia Markley: 2025—2026, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Arts and Humanities)
- Mahader Mulugeta: 2025—2026, Computer Information Science (Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
Undergraduate Student Government Representatives
Three representatives with one from each college division:
- Abena Amankwaa: 2025—2026, Biochemistry (Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
- Chayce Bell: 2025—2026, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Arts and Humanities)
- Chandani Patel: 2025—2026, Political Science (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Council of Graduate Students Representatives
Two representatives from different college divisions:
- Lydia Gokey: 2025 – 2026, Art Education (Arts and Humanities)
- Michaela Rogers: 2025 – 2026, Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
All meetings are held from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 156 University Hall
Autumn semester:
- Tuesday, September 8
- Tuesday, October 6
- Tuesday, November 3
- Tuesday, December 1
Spring semester:
- Tuesday, January 19
- Tuesday, February 16
- Tuesday, March 9
- Tuesday, April 13