Mission
On behalf of the Student Body, Illinois Student Council advocates for the betterment of our campus community with integrity, transparency, and Illini Pride.
Why ISC?
Advocacy | Leadership | Networking | Personal & Professional Development
Members, Advisors & Support Staff
Illinois Student Council members are elected or appointed into their respective roles. Each branch consists of a unique structure. Looking to contact a member of ISC? View the listing below.
Executive Branch
Administrative Officers
Executive Branch Organizational Chart: PDF (download) | Web (coming soon)
Office Hours will be held in the ISC Suite located in the Illini Union, Suite 280 (second floor, south tower). Enter through the Quad side.
Officer | Leader & Pronouns | Email (@illinois.edu) | Office Hours |
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President | Gabi DalSanto She/Her/Hers |
ISC-President | TBA |
Vice President & UC-Senate Representative | Anjali Kumar She/Her/Hers |
ISC-VicePresident | TBA |
Chief of Staff | Alex Belanger He/Him/His |
ISC-ChiefofStaff | TBA |
Treasurer | Philip DeBlasio He/Him/His |
ISC-Treasurer | TBA |
Director of Administration | Juliana Paruolo She/Her/Hers |
ISC-AdministrationDirector | TBA |
Director of Communications & Marketing | Arianna Gandhi She/Her/Hers |
ISC-CommunicationsMarketingDirector | TBA |
Director of Community & Governmental Relations | Yemisi Olujare She/Her/Hers |
ISC-CommGovRelationsDirector | TBA |
Director of Engagement |
Carter Lee |
ISC-EngagementDirector | TBA |
Coordinators & Liaisons
Coordinator/Liaison | Leader & Pronouns | Email (@illinois.edu) |
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Academics Coordinator | Ella Lee She/Her/Hers |
ISC-AcademicsCoordinator |
Alumni Relations Coordinator | Enrique Padilla He/Him/His |
ISC-AlumniRelationsCoordinator |
Campus Safety Coordinator | Ethan Laflamme He/Him/His |
ISC-CampusSafetyCoordinator |
Champaign City Liaison | Theodore Kenma He/Him/His |
ISC-ChampaignCityCouncil |
Champaign County Liaison | Pharah Green She/Her/Hers |
ISC-ChampaignCountyBoard |
Civic Engagement Coordinator | Mika Raviv She/Her/Hers |
ISC-CivicEngagementCoordinator |
Communications Coordinator | Angelina Correa She/Her/Hers |
ISC-CommunicationsCoordinator |
Design Coordinator | Uma Ramesh She/Her/Hers |
ISC-DesignCoordinator |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator | Trin Ingram She/Her/Hers |
ISC-DEICoordinator |
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator | Averhy Sanborn She/Her/Hers |
ISC-EnvironmentalSustainabilityCoordinator |
Health & Wellbeing Coordinator | Nayanika Madhav She/Her/Hers |
ISC-HealthWellbeingCoordinator |
ILIAD (Initiative for Leadership, Involvement, Advocacy & Development) Coordinator |
Finn Powell |
ISC-ILICoordinator |
Marketing Coordinator | Pranav Thamballapalle He/Him/His |
ISC-MarketingCoordinator |
Programs Coordinator | Anjiya Mahmood She/Her/Hers |
ISC-ProgramsCoordinator |
State & Federal Government Liaison | Dhwani Maroo She/Her/Hers |
ISC-StateFederalRelationsCoordinator |
Urbana City Liaison | Lucille Owen She/Her/hers |
ISC-UrbanaCityCouncil |
Legislative Branch
Legislative Officers
Legislative Branch Organizational Chart: PDF (download) | Web (coming soon)
Office Hours will be held in the ISC Suite located in the Illini Union, Suite 280 (second floor, south tower). Enter through the Quad side.
Officers | Leader & Pronouns | Email (@illinois.edu) | Office Hours |
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Speaker & UC-Senate Representative | Hunter Farnham He/Him/His |
ISC-Speaker | TBA |
Deputy Speaker | Michelle Gornicki She/Her/Hers |
ISC-DeputySpeaker | TBA |
Secretary | Vacant | ISC-Secretary | TBA |
Parliamentarian | Colin Crook He/Him/His |
ISC-Parliamentarian | TBA |
Chairperson Committee on Academic Affairs |
Jackson Pence He/Him/His |
ISC-AcademicAffairsCommittee | TBA |
Chairperson Committee on Community & Governmental Relations |
Rylee Graves She/Her/Hers |
ISC-CommGovRelationsCommittee | TBA |
Chairperson Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
Anika Manelkar She/Her/Hers |
ISC-DiversityEquityInclusionCommittee | TBA |
Chairperson Committee on Environmental Sustainability |
Viktoriya Dragnevska She/Her/Hers |
ISC-EnvironmentalSustainabilityCommittee | TBA |
Chairperson Committee on Operations |
Michelle Gornicki She/Her/Hers |
ISC-DeputySpeaker | TBA |
Chairperson Committee on Student Experience |
Jill Harvey She/Her/Hers |
ISC-StudentExperienceCommittee | TBA |
Student Representatives by College & School
Seat | Representative & Pronouns | Email (@illinois.edu) | Committee |
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Carle Illinois College of Medicine | Vacant |
TBD | |
College of ACES | Mia Anguiano She/Her/Hers |
miaga2 | Environmental Sustainability |
College of ACES | Melony Esquivel She/Her/Hers |
mesqu4 | Diversity, Equity & inclusion |
College of ACES | Mia Gimbel She/Her/Hers |
miag2 | Academic Affairs |
College of Applied Health Sciences | Carter Blount He/Him/His |
jblount3 | Student Experience |
College of Applied Health Sciences | Vacant | TBD | |
College of Education |
Keren Brown |
kerentb2 | Student Experience |
College of Fine & Applied Arts | Ezra Landman-Feigelson He/Him/His |
eland8 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
College of Fine & Applied Arts | Forrest Reyes He/Him/His |
fr11 | Community & Governmental Relations |
College of Law | Vacant |
TBD | |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Joey Dowling He/Him/His |
pjd5 | Community & Governmental Relations |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Naila Syed She/Her/Hers |
nailas2 | Community & Governmental Relations |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Jonah Brue He/Him/His |
jbrue2 | Student Experience |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Noah Vasquez He/Him/His |
nvasq4 | Academic Affairs |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Michelle Gornicki She/Her/Hers |
mgorn2 | Operations |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Gabi Stewart She/Her/Hers |
gabi2 | Community & Governmental Relations |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Ethan Lopez He/Him/His |
elope47 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Anika Manelkar She/Her/Hers |
anikasm2 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Jackson Pence He/Him/His |
jpence3 | Academic Affairs |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Rylee Graves She/Her/Hers |
rgrav | Community & Governmental Relations |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Alan Cervantes He/Him/His |
acerv5 | Academic Affairs |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Vacant | TBD | |
College of Media | Josa Oviedo She/Her/Hers |
jovie2 | Student Experience |
College of Veterinary Medicine | Vacant |
TBD | |
Division of General Studies | Allie McLevige She/Her/Hers |
amcle | Community & Governmental Relations |
Division of General Studies |
Besserat Stifanos |
bstif | Student Experience |
Gies College of Business |
Esha Aggarwal |
eshaa2 | Academic Affairs |
Gies College of Business | Jill Harvey She/Her/Hers |
jh121 | Student Experience |
Gies College of Business |
Blake Moore |
bmoor | Environmental Sustainability |
Graduate College | Indira Bhagam She/Her/hers |
ibhagam2 | Operations |
Graduate College | Claire Liu She/Her/Hers |
wqliu2 | Operations |
Graduate College | Vacant | TBD | |
Graduate College | Vacant |
TBD | |
Graduate College | Vacant |
TBD | |
Grainger College of Engineering | Katherine Ducoff She/Her/Hers |
ducoff2 | Environmental Sustainability |
Grainger College of Engineering | Kevin Wu He/Him/His |
kevinw6 | Operations |
Grainger College of Engineering | Gavi Campbell He/Him/His |
gcampb7 | Operations |
Grainger College of Engineering | Hussain Razvi He/Him/His |
hrazvi2 | Community & Governmental Relations |
Grainger College of Engineering | Vacant | TBD | |
Grainger College of Engineering | Zainab Memon She/Her/Hers |
mzainab2 | Environmental Sustainability |
Grainger College of Engineering | Sahil Jain He/Him/His |
sahil5 | Operations |
Grainger College of Engineering | Vacant | TBD | |
School of Information Sciences | Vacant | TBD | |
School of Social Work | Vacant |
TBD |
At-Large Committee Members
Committee | Member & Pronoun | Email (@illinois.edu) |
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Committee on Academic Affairs | Vacant | |
Committee on Academic Affairs | Vacant | |
Committee on Community & Governmental Relations |
Vacant |
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Committee on Community & Governmental Relations | Vacant |
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Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Vacant | |
Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
Vacant |
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Committee on Environmental Sustainability | Vacant | |
Committee on Environmental Sustainability | Vacant |
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Committee on Operations | Vacant | |
Committee on Operations | Vacant |
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Committee on Student Experience | Vacant | |
Committee on Student Experience | Vacant |
Advisement & Support Team
Organization Advisors & Support Team
Advisement | Advisor | Email (@illinois.edu) |
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Student Body President & Vice President | Alejandro (Alex) Suñé, M.S. Director, Student Engagement He/Him/His |
ISC-Advisor |
Executive Administrative Officers Legislative Officers Student Representatives Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, Operations Committee, Student Experience |
Rachel Plencner, M.Ed. |
ISC-Advisor |
Committee, Community & Governmental Relations | Kathy Sullivan Assistant Director of Advocacy, External Relations & Communications She/Her/Hers |
sulliva |
Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Kellie Blanden Director of Diversity & Social Justice Education She/Her/Hers |
krmarsha |
Committee, Environmental Sustainability |
Codie Sterner |
codie |
Administrative Support
Name | Email (@illinois.edu) |
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Kimberly Morenz Office Manager She/Her/Hers |
ISC-Admin |
Branches
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch coordinates operational aspects, promotes initiatives, and speaks on behalf of the organization. It also facilitates relationships with university administration and external entities.
Administrative Officers
Administrative Officers
Administrative Officers provide leadership and oversight of operational aspects while advocating for students with the university administration, Champaign-Urbana community, and local, state, and federal governments.
Administrative Officers consist of the following positions:
Student Body President
- Serves as the primary representative of the Illinois Student Body by remaining well-informed about students’ concerns and advocating for them.
- Serves as the primary liaison to the University administration by regularly advocating for students’ interests.
- Approves or vetoes legislation by signing their name or communicating their disapproval and rationale to the Speaker of Congress.
- Manages external relations of ISC by communicating with relevant outside parties.
Student Body Vice President
- Coordinate the Cabinet by sending a weekly agenda and facilitating the meeting.
- Serves as the primary representative for internal relations by communicating with relevant internal parties
- Assists the President with any delegated responsibilities.
- Assumes the duties of the President upon their absence or request.
Treasurer
- Coordinate the development of the Budget and oversee all expenditures.
- Provide oversight for all Illinois Student Council financial transactions.
- Advise the Executive and Legislative branches on the use of financial resources.
- Approve all expenditures.
- Serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee on Operations.
Chief of Staff
- Coordinate the development of the Budget and oversee all expenditures.
- Provide oversight for all Illinois Student Council financial transactions.
- Advise the Executive and Legislative branches on the use of financial resources.
- Approve all expenditures.
- Serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee on Operations.
Director of Administration
- Oversee internal programming operations.
- Oversees the ILI Coordinator, the Membership Coordinator, the Alumni Relations Coordinator, and the Programs Coordinator.
Director of Communication & Marketing
- Facilitate communication with the student body.
- Oversees the Communications Coordinator, the Marketing Coordinator, and the Design Coordinator.
Director of Community & Governmental Relations
- Lead relations between local, state, and federal government entities pertinent to student life.
- Oversees the Champaign City Liaison, the Urbana City Liaison, the Champaign County Liaison, the State & Federal Government Liaison, and the Civic Engagement Coordinator.
- Attend all committee meetings of the Committee on Community and Governmental Relations.
Director of Engagement
- Facilitate engagement with campus entities relevant to the student experience.
- Oversees the Student Experience Coordinator, the Academics Coordinator, the Campus Safety Coordinator, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, and the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.
- Consistently dialogue with the Student Trustee to ensure student advocacy is adequately addressed.
Coordinators & Liaisons
Coordinators & Liaisons
Coordinators and Liaisons are specialized positions that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the mission of ISC in specific ways.
Coordinators & Liaisons consist of the following positions:
Academics Coordinator
- Maintains relations with university administrators pertinent to academics
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee on Academic Affairs.
Alumni Relations Coordinator
- Works alongside the University administration to maintain relations with alums of the organization.
- Maintains the history and archives of the ISC.
Campus Safety Coordinator
- Maintains relations with the Division of Public Safety.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee on Student Experience.
Champaign City Liaison
- Advocates for students' interests in the City of Champaign and attends all Champaign City Council meetings.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting Committee on Community & Governmental Relations member.
Champaign County Liaison
- Advocates for students' interests in Champaign County and attend all Champaign County Board meetings.
- Attends the Savoy Board of Trustees meetings.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting Committee on Community & Governmental Relations member.
Civic Engagement Coordinator
- Facilitates voter registration initiatives.
- Facilitates events to promote turnout in elections among students.
- Facilitates community service events.
Communications Coordinator
- Maintains the ISC newsletter.
- Provides official ISC statements and stances.
- Maintains relations with the media.
Design Coordinator
- Maintains all graphics and design for official ISC business.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
- Maintains relations with University administrators pertinent to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Serves as the liaison between ISC and University cultural centers.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting Committee on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion member.
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
- Serve as a liaison to all environmental and sustainability initiatives on campus.
- Serve as a liaison to all transportation that impacts the Illinois student body.
- Liaises with the MTD Board.
- Serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee on Environmental Sustainability.
Health & Wellbeing Coordinator
- Works with administrators to improve student Health & Wellbeing.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee on Student Experience.
ILIAD (Initiative for Leadership, Involvement, Advocacy & Development) Coordinator
- Oversees and coordinates the ISC Leadership Initiative, a program designed to foster leadership and equip students with the skills necessary to succeed as student body representatives.
Marketing Coordinator
- Maintains the ISC social media pages.
- Take photographs in an official capacity for the ISC.
- Maintains the ISC website.
Programs Coordinator
- Oversees coordination of ISC events.
- Liaises between ISC and the Illinois student organizations.
- Serve as a representative of the HOPE Scholarship Committee.
State & Federal Government Liaison
- Coordinates with the University of Illinois and the University of Illinois System staff on initiatives that impact students.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting Committee on Community & Governmental Relations member.
Urbana City Liaison
- Advocates for students' interests in the City of Urbana and attends all Urbana City Council meetings.
- Serves as an ex officio non-voting Committee on Community & Governmental Relations member.
Legislative Branch
The Legislature shall advocate and deliberate for developing solutions to student concerns and desires.
Legislative Officers & Committee Chairpersons
Legislative Officers
Legislative Officers provide leadership and oversight of the Congress, including guiding committees and Student Representatives.
Leadership of the Legislative Branch consists of the following positions:
- Speaker
- Deputy Speaker
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Chairperson, Committee on Academic Affairs
- Chairperson, Committee on Community & Governmental Relations
- Chairperson, Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Chairperson, Committee on Environmental Sustainability
- Chairperson, Committee on Operations (Deputy Speaker)
- Chairperson, Committee on Student Experience
Student Representatives
Student Representatives
Student Representatives are selected by their respective colleges to represent students' interests and advocate for the betterment of the campus community. Meetings of the Student Representatives are called Student Congress Meetings and are held on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters while class is in session. See the schedule below and drop into a meeting at any time.
Meetings
Student Congress Meetings
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Illini Union, Room 104 (unless otherwise noted)
Spring 2025 Semester Meeting Dates (2025-2026 Student Congress)
Date |
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Thursday, April 17, 8:15 p.m. Inaugural Meeting |
Thursday, April 24 |
Thursday, May 1 |
Fall 2025 Semester Meeting Dates (2025-2026 Student Congress)
Date | |
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Thursday, August 28 | |
Thursday, September 4, Room 314A | |
Thursday, September 11 | |
Thursday, September 18, Room 314A | |
Thursday, September 25 | |
Thursday, October 2 | |
Thursday, October 9 | |
Thursday, October 16 | |
Thursday, October 23 | |
Thursday, October 30 | |
Thursday, November 6 | |
Thursday, November 13 | |
Thursday, November 20 | |
Thursday, December 4 |
Spring 2026 Semester Meeting Dates (2025-2026 Student Congress)
Date | |
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Thursday, January 15 | |
Thursday, January 22 | |
Thursday, January 29 | |
Thursday, February 5 | |
Thursday, February 19 | |
Thursday, February 26 | |
Thursday, March 5 | |
Thursday, March 12 | |
Thursday, March 26 | |
Thursday, April 2 | |
Thursday, April 9 | |
Thursday, April 16 | |
Thursday, April 23 | |
Thursday, April 30 |
Committees, Boards & Task Forces
Illinois Student Council Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, and Task Forces provide engagement opportunities to address key issues impacting the Illinois Student Body.
Standing Committees consist of the following:
- Chairperson
- 6 Student Representatives (one as a Vice Chairperson)
- 2 At-Large Members
- Ex-officio Non-voting Members (Executive Branch)
All meetings are held in the Illinois Student Council Suite within the Center for Student Engagement, Illini Union Suite 280 (second floor, South Tower). Enter through the southwest (Quad-side), and take the stairs to the second floor.
Committee on Academic Affairs
The purpose of this committee shall be to advocate for practical educational policies to support all students' academic needs and preferences. In addition, this committee shall focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment.
- Chairperson: Jackson Pence, Student Representative
- Vice Chairperson: Mia Gimbel, Student Representative
- Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-AcademicAffairsCommittee
- Meeting Day & Time: Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: ISC Conference Room, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
- Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
- Members
- Noah Vasquez, Student Representative
- Alan Cervantes, Student Representative
- Esha Aggarwal, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- TBD, Member At-Large
- TBD, Member At-Large
- Ella Lee, Academic Affairs Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement
Committee on Community & Governmental Relations
This committee shall establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal governments and related agencies. This committee shall also advocate for student initiatives and promote Illinois Student Council interests within these entities.
- Chairperson: Rylee Graves, Student Representative
- Vice Chairperson: Joey Dowling, Student Representative
- Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-CommGovRelationsCommittee
- Meeting Day & Time: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: ISC Boardroom, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
- Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
- Members
- Hussain Razvi, Student Representative
- Allison McLevige, Student Representative
- Forrest Reyes, Student Representative
- Naila Syed, Student Representative
- Gabi Stewart, Student Representative
- TBD, Member At-Large
- TBD, Member At-Large
- Yemisi Olujare, Director of Community & Governmental Relations (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Theodore Kemna, Champaign City Liaison (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Lucille Owen, Urbana City Liaison (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Pharah Green, Champaign County Liaison (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Dhwani Maroo, State & Federal Government Liaison (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Advisor: Kathy Sullivan, Assistant Director of Advocacy, University of Illinois System External Relations & Communications
Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The purpose of this committee shall be to promote and improve equitable practices within the Illinois Student Council and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition, this committee shall spearhead efforts to address and remedy issues of inequality and discrimination affecting the student body.
- Chairperson: Anika Manelkar, Student Representative
- Vice Chairperson: Melony Esquivel, Student Representative
- Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-DiversityEquityInclusionCommittee
- Meeting Day & Time: Monday at 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: ISC Boardroom, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
- Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
- Members
- Ethan Lopez, Student Representative
- Ezra Landman-Feigelson, Student Representative
- Piotr Kierner, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- TBD, Member At-Large
- TBD, Member At-Large
- Trin Ingram, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Advisor: Kellie Blanden, Director of Diversity & Social Justice Education
Committee on Environmental Sustainability
The purpose of this committee shall be to advocate for environmental causes and promote the development of sustainable practices. This committee shall also ensure Illinois Student Council operates environmentally and sustainably.
- Chairperson: Viktoriya Dragnevska, Student Representative
- Vice Chairperson: TBD, Member At-Large
- Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-EnvironmentalSustainabilityCommittee
- Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: ISC Conference Room, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
- Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
- Members
- Katherine Ducoff, Student Representative
- Zainab Memon, Student Representative
- Mia Anguiano, Student Representative
- Blake Moore, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- TBD, Member At-Large
- TBD, Member At-Large
- Averhy Sanborn, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Advisor: Codie Sterner, Sustainability Program Manager
Committee on Operations
The purpose of this committee shall be to manage the overall processes and procedures of the Illinois Student Council. In addition, this committee shall have jurisdiction over Illinois Student Government’s finances and administrative operations.
- Chairperson: Michelle Gornicki, Deputy Speaker of the Congress & Student Representative
- Vice Chairperson: Sahil Jain, Student Representative
- Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-DeputySpeaker
- Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: ISC Conference Room, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
- Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
- Members
- Indira Bhagam, Student Representative
- Claire Liu, Student Representative
- Kevin Wu, Student Representative
- TBD, Student Representative
- Gavi Campbell, Student Representative
- TBD, Member At-Large
- TBD, Member At-Large
- Philip DeBlasio, Treasurer (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement
Committee on Student Experience
The purpose of this committee shall be to support the general well-being of the student body by fostering a sense of community. The committee shall focus on student satisfaction in all aspects of student life and promote Illini pride
- Chairperson: Jill Harvey, Student Representative
- Vice Chairperson: TBD, Student Representative
- Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-StudentExperienceCommittee
- Meeting Day & Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: ISC Boardroom, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
- Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
- Members
- Carter Blount, Student Representative
- Besserat Stifanos, Student Representative
- Jonah Brue, Student Representative
- Josa Oviedo, Student Representative
- Keren Brown, Student Representative
- TBD, Member At-Large
- TBD, Member At-Large
- Ethan Laflamme, Campus Safety Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Nayanika Madhav, Health & Wellbeing Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
- Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement
Ethics Board
The Ethics Board's purpose is to, when an issue is raised, fact find and determine if a violation of the governing documents has occurred and any consequences. The Ethics Board is not a policing body but rather a behavioral intervention body charged with intervening after the code of conduct has been broken. Members can appeal the committee’s decision to the Student Congress. The Board is comprised evenly of executive and legislative members.
- Chairperson: TBD, Parliamentarian
- Email (@illinois.edu): ISC-Ethics
- Members
- Executive Representative | TBD, Executive
- Executive Representative | TBD, Executive
- Legislative Representative | TBD, Student Representative
- Legislative Representative | TBD, Student Representative
- Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement
Documents & Communications
Illinois Student Council's Governing Documents, Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes & Voting Records can be accessed below.
Governing Documents
Illinois Student Council's Governing Documents establish the foundation of the organization and establish the operation of the student org.
- Constitution
- Bylaws
- Policies & Procedures Manual (coming soon)
Meeting Minutes, Agendas & Voting Records
Illinois Student Council's Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Attendance, and Voting Records are available for access to all currently enrolled students at Illinois. Log in with your NetID to access the files.
Congress
Committee on Academic Affairs
Committee on Community & Governmental Relations
Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Committee on Environmental Sustainability
Committee on Operations
Committee on Student Experience
Task Force on Graduate & Professional Student Government
Communications
Illinois Student Council communicates to the student body via Massmail or statements.
Massmails
Date | Subject | Document Link |
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February 2, 2025 | Run for Illinois Student Council | Email | PDF |
December 9, 2024 | Illinois Student Council Updates & End-of-Semester Survival Guide | Email | PDF |
March 19, 2024 | Join Illinois Student Council | 2024-2025 Leadership Opportunities | Email | PDF |
February 28, 2024 | Prioritize Your Safety! | Email | PDF |
January 28, 2024 | Illinois Student Council Spring Updates & Opportunities | Email | PDF |
September 17, 2023 | Join Illinois Student Council! | Email | PDF |
Statements
Date | Subject | Document Link |
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January 23, 2024 | Illinois Student Council Statement on Student Passing |
Recognition
Illinois Student Council annually recognizes the achievements of its members and faculty at Illinois.
Emerging Leader
2021-2022: Aminah Adebayo & Josh Small
2022-2023: Shifra Ferziger
2023-2024: Alex Koscielski
Outstanding Advocate for the Student Body
2018-2019: Vikram Sardana
2019-2020: Connor Josellis
2020-2021:
2021-2022: Nicole Arnold
2022-2023: Josh Small
2023-2024: Sean Murphy
Outstanding Advocate for Underrepresented Students
2018-2019: Deniz Namik
2019-2020: Arnoldo Ayala
2020-2021:
2021-2022: Shifra Ferziger
2023-2024: Valentina Kleckner
Outstanding Leadership
2021-2022: Melissa Ilkhan
2022-2023: Garrett Forrest
2023-2024: Abby McGuire
Senior Achievement
2021-2022: Ashley Winters
2022-2023: Nicole Arnold
2023-2024: Josh Small
Student Representative of the Year
Formerly Student Senator of the Year
2021-2022: Ashley Winter
2022-2023: Jack LaMorte
2023-2024: Ezra Landman-Feigelson
Women in Leadership
2018-2019: Kirsten Peterson
2019-2020: Mariama Mwilambwa
2020-2021:
2021-2022: Rachel Lindquist
2022-2023: Maya Crystal
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