REFRESH / COLUMBIA COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCIL 2017
Accessibility
Accessibility of our 2017 CCSC to the community and an overall sharing of ideas will drive our policy. We will create forums, likely electronically through a group email and in person through town-hall style meetings, to allow for more direct communication between the Class of 2017 and council members.
Your Voice
Class of 2017 student voices in ongoing Columbia projects and policy changes. Your voice is crucial to current projects like the Lerner renovations and sexual assault policy talks, and we want to make sure it is heard.
Housing
Increasing quality of life in student housing. We are planning conversations with housing officials on lessening the number of rodents in McBain and Nussbaum. This is an issue that will directly affect many members of the Class of 2017.
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Academics
Posting syllabi and required reading for courses both before and during registration periods. This will allow students to make more informed choices in their class schedules.
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Flex Options
Increasing opportunities for Flex dollar usage in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. We also plan to speak to and make deals with local businesses for student discounts.
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PLATFORM / REFRESH
Refresh seeks to take initiatives that will directly affect the Class of 2017 and create an overall happier, healthier class community. Each of our team members has brought a unique perspective to the platform creation process. Below are some of our ideas for the coming year- we are open to anything you bring to the table!
Agendas
Pre-released, online student council agendas. This will allow members of the Class of 2017 to attend meetings on issues that concern them.
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Transparency
Greater transparency in official school procedures, namely Dean’s Discipline. As the process currently stands, accused students are not allowed student support or witnesses in discipline hearings. Office of Judicial Affairs Deans act as judge, jury, and executioner.
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Performance Space
Opening up building spaces to student performances. We believe that students should have the opportunity to show off their talents!
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Notifications
Fire alarm text and email notifications. That way, you’re not surprised when an alarm goes off for testing!