Meet Our Committees
You can join one of our committees by attending a General Assembly meeting, held every Tuesday of the semester from 7-8:30pm in Heights Alumni Lounge. (Note: Class Boards are filled in the Spring semester before their term via an application and interview process - click on your Board’s name to learn more!)
Alumni relations
The Alumni Relations Committee plans events that help foster and enhance the connection and communication between current CAS students and alumni, as well as help CAS students learn about opportunities available after they graduate. They plan events such as the annual Student-Alumni Banquet and Student-Alumni debates which allow for structured, direct communication and networking between students and alumni. Ananya Mittal, the Alumni Relations Chair, leads this committee, and can be reached at am12523@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
Community service
The Community Service Committee plans fun and creative service and fundraising events. Past fundraising initiatives have included canning, bake sales, and candy grams. Past service events have included City Meals on Wheels, donating care packages, and making cards and goodie bags for children in hospitals. Karleigh Kluever, the Community Service Chair, leads this committee, and can be reached at kfk6883@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
curriculum
The Curriculum Committee plans events that help bring CAS students into conversation with professors, faculty, and staff outside of the classroom, such as the annual Student-Faculty Banquet. They also plan events that celebrate CAS undergraduates in their academic milestones, such as a Declaration Day celebration. Additionally, they also focus on policy which can include students’ opinions about current classes, their curriculum, and other questions and concerns students have about their academic path. Katia Petroff, the Curriculum Chair, leads this committee, and can be reached at ksp8187@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
programming
The Programming Committee plans events that are intended to engage the CAS community and promote CAS spirit. The Programming Committee is responsible for planning CAS Formal, which includes a delicious three-course dinner and night of dancing, generally at a stunning location, and BagelFest, an event which occurs about once a month, where CAS Student Council gives out free bagels to students in Silver. Elaine Caternor, the Programming Chair, leads this committee, and can be reached at eac9969@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
public relations
Public Relations, easily the best committee on CAS Student Council, is responsible for ensuring that CAS’ student body is up-to-date about all of the different events and initiatives that CAS Student Council runs. They make and distribute all of the marketing material for CAS Student Council. This entails creating graphics for all events, maintaining our social media pages (Facebook & Instagram) and website, and sending out a newsletter that highlights upcoming events and important information. This year, they have the added responsibility of ensuring that the CAS student body remains well-informed during a time of global crisis, that they are using our voice for systemic change, and that they are highlighting the best of our community. Rhea Kohli, the Public Relations Chair, leads this committee, and can be reached at rk4326@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
International Student Representative
Transfer student
The Transfer Student Committee is responsible for planning a variety of events that will help foster a community among transfer students, as well as help them acclimate to life in NYC and at CAS! One of their highlight events is Transfergiving (planned with the Transfer Student Association) in November. Nathaniel Eisert, the Transfer Student Chair, leads this committee, and can be reached at nee7378@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
The First-Year Class Board is a collaboration between CAS Student Council and the College Cohort Program. The board, led by the First-Year Class President, creates programs that connect students to campus resources and opportunities needed to facilitate their transition and growth as new college students.
The Second-Year Class Board is a collaboration between CAS Student Council and the College Cohort Program. The board, led by the Second-Year Class President, creates programs that connect students to campus resources and opportunities, to extend their Cohort experience beyond the first year. Kim Ma, the Second Year Class President, presides over this board, and can be reached at km5997@nyu.edufor questions, concerns, and inquiries.
The Junior Class Board is a collaboration between CAS Student Council and the College Cohort Program. The board, led by the Junior Class President, creates programs that connect students to campus resources and opportunities needed to develop important skills for their final years in college, such as networking and job-searching, as well as welcoming internal transfers into CAS. Liza Tsisuhkevich, the Junior Class President, presides over this board, and can be reached at et2427@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
The Senior Class Board is a collaboration between CAS Student Council and the College Cohort Program. The board, led by the Senior Class President, creates programs that connect students to campus resources and opportunities needed to transition out of college and into the world, all the while celebrating their Senior year as they finish their time in CAS. Lama Tamara, the Senior Class President, presides over this board, and can be reached at lt2333@nyu.edu for questions, concerns, and inquiries.
