What is StuCo?
The NYU Prague Student Council (StuCo) is a students’ self-governance representative body, which initiates and coordinates student activities and acts as liaison between the students and NYU Prague. It consists of student representatives with an RA assisting them. Members attend weekly or by-weekly meetings to discuss and organize co-curricular events. The meetings should be announced in advance and any student can participate at any time. Students from various schools are encouraged to get involved, so that balanced representation of the student body is secured.
StuCo activities may focus on community building, connecting with locals, charity and any other fun activities (culture, sports etc…). StuCo may also be in charge of organizing a farewell event.
StuCo is encouraged to partner with other student leaders and the RAs who also organize regular events and such partnership could be beneficial.
Student representatives (such as Wasserman Global Peer, Site Ambassador, Global Equity Fellow, Social Media Representative etc.) are encouraged to be a part of StuCo.
StuCo Representatives
At the initial meeting, students elect the following representatives (depending on the number of attendees):
President: Ryan Jones
President is the Head of Student Council who presides over Student Council meetings, oversees duties of officers, as well as represents the SC at all public affairs. The President sets the agenda for meetings.
Secretary: Caroline Cozzens
Keeps an accurate record of all student council meetings, creates a contact list of all students and RAs involved in the student council, makes copies of minutes and emails them to the members of the SC and student life representative (Yveta Kenety), handles all correspondences, and updates the NYU Prague Facebook page with events planned by the student council.
Treasurer: Ryan Lowe
Keeps an accurate record of the SC account and expenditures and handles all cash and receipts. This person should be in touch with the financial department of NYU.
Spiritual and Diversity Advisor
Students holding this position focus on organizing the diversity-focused and possibly spiritual activities. This position is also held by the Global Equity Fellow.
PR and Communications: Riko Ehara with Noor Bagheri
The PR representative is in charge of designing posters, promoting activities on social media and cooperating with the Student Life Coordinator.
Advisor (RA): Vašek
The advisor is responsible for advising SC members on their activities. They act as a facilitator and mediator; attend SC meetings, and provide feedback on numerous issues. In addition, they develop communication among SC members and leadership skills, in order to maintain a productive and sociable working environment.
Vice President: n/a
The vice president assists president in many duties. The vice president also stands in for the president when necessary. If the President is unable to attend scheduled meetings, then the Vice President is expected to be informed and prepared to host the meeting on behalf of the President.
The Vice President ultimately has the same responsibilities as the President, and should also work to ensure the smooth operations of the council.