Senate Committees
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee works to promote diversity and inclusion within the TC community. Diversity transcends categories; it is visible and invisible. The committee seeks to make the invisible visible. It will bear witness to the strength of diversity and will have courage. Those who have the privilege of visibility will help. It will empower people to advocate for equity and interrupt the status quo. It will strive to create solidarity within the TC community.
Chair:
Members: Shapel Monique LaBorde, Malik Bolden, Hina Zahid, Vince Upang Moua, Mansimran Kaur
The University Policy & Rules Committee is designed to address issues concerning the Institution, meaning the internal and external operations of Teachers College. These issues can relate to the building and administrative facilities of the college. Administrative facilities can be defined as the Registrar, Financial Aid, Cafeteria, Library, Residence Halls, and other support functions of the Administration that impact the student experience. Other topics the committee may wish to address relate to the safety of the school and its surrounding areas, space for social gatherings, classroom, and overall building conditions. As such, it is up to the chair and the committee to find ways to contribute to the overall Teachers College community by improving the operations of the Institution.
Chair: Adriana Pascal
Members: Rachel Shin, Lixin Du, Audrey Crook,
The Student Experience Committee is responsible for taking the leading role in gathering the information and building the relationships necessary to improve the student experience and build community among TC students. As such, the Student Experience Committee is responsible for dealing with student life issues of collective student concern, empowering student organizations to create appropriate programming for students, organizing and implementing Senate-sponsored events, and working with the Office of Graduate Student Life & Development and other offices as needed.
Chair: Connor Song
Members: Olivia Bean, Damon Xie, Neha Badade, Viki Zhang
The Grounds & Resources Committee is responsible for taking the leading role in working with Teachers College faculty, staff, administration, and students to ensure that both the grounds and resources of TC are managed appropriately. This committee shall serve as the primary entity for any discussion related to the buildings and grounds and the assets and resources of Teachers College, including issues of sustainability, stewardship, community health, and equity. The committee will also work on issues related to campus residential buildings, campus safety, and campus facilities, broadly.
Chair: Arnav Mamidi
Members: Maeghan Sill, Daniel Rashid, Bemsi Nkuo