SCC Structure
Executive Board
Executive Board
The Executive Board of the Senate of College Councils (SCC) serves as the primary leadership and administrative body responsible for steering the organization's direction and ensuring SCC meets its objectives. Collectively, they work to foster a robust academic culture, drive effective communication, manage financial resources, develop policies, and ensure that SCC remains a student-led platform in academic affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
President: Samanvi Velagapudi
As the central figurehead of the Senate of College Councils (SCC), the President is charged with guiding the overall direction and strategy of the organization. They provide both overarching leadership and serve as the primary representative of SCC in official capacities. Their responsibilities include overseeing the organization's activities, collaborating closely with other executive board members, and ensuring that the SCC's objectives are met with integrity and intention.
Vice President: Aashi Vishnoi
The Vice President of the SCC plays a crucial role in supporting the President as well as the Senate representatives of the college councils. They are the second-in-command and are responsible for stepping in and leading during the President's absence. Additionally, the Vice President oversees the university-wide appointees, among other tasks as stipulated in the governing documents or delegated by the President.
Financial Director: Kirthi Gummadi
The Financial Director manages the fiscal health of SCC. They are entrusted maintaining SCC's financial accountability, transparency, and sound economic practices. Additionally, the Financial Director coordinates the Financial Directors Committee, ensuring that the college council's financial practices align with SCC's objectives.
Internal Director: Tanvi Prem
The internal operations of SCC fall under the Internal Director. They ensure that the organization's many moving parts, including committees and boards, function harmoniously. Their role is foundational in maintaining cohesion, streamlining internal processes, and ensuring that all organizational structures are working in tandem towards SCC's goals.
Policy Director: Vaishnavi Penta
The SCC's stance on various academic policies and its advocacy efforts are spearheaded by the Policy Director. Their role is both strategic and collaborative, as they work with relevant stakeholders to craft, refine, and champion academic policies. They ensure that legislation aligns with SCC's mission and the academic interests of the college councils.
Administrative Director: Cindy Hu
Handling the administrative backbone of the SCC, the Administrative Director ensures the smooth operation of day-to-day tasks. From compliance and documentation to record-keeping, their role is essential in ensuring that the SCC functions efficiently, adheres to its organizational rules, and maintains its institutional memory.
Communications Director: Aashka Shroff
Ensuring that the SCC's voice is consistently and effectively broadcasted is the responsibility of the Communications Director. From publicity efforts and announcements to engaging with various communication channels, the Communications Director ensures that the narrative and messaging of the SCC are coherent and impactful.
Membership Director: Riya Gantla
The vibrancy and representation of SCC's membership base are the core responsibilities of the Membership Director. They drive efforts related to recruitment, retention, and engagement, ensuring that the organization remains accessible and representative of the college councils. Their role is central in making sure that all members feel valued and engaged within SCC's framework.
Community Advocacy Director: Nickoll Garcia
Championing accessibility and student advocacy the Community Advocacy Director works to develop and execute strategies to ensure all members and councils feel adequately represented, heard, and respected. Their work is foundational in fostering an environment where every voice is valued.
Coordinators & Committees
Coordinators & Committees
Coordinators
Four Coordinators are appointed to work closely with the Executive Board and with the Leadership Team to facilitate progress in internal Senate affairs. These positions include the Policy Drafting Coordinator, the Community Advocate Coordinator, the Technology Coordinator, and the Social Coordinator.
Education and Development Coordinator
The Education and Development Coordinator facilitates Advocacy Subcommittee meetings, connecting students and key stakeholders within the campus advocacy ecosystem. They conduct the Senate’s yearly Demographic Survey and work with the Membership Director to analyze data. Collaborating with the Community Advocacy Director and Membership Director, the coordinator ensures the organization represents the student body and supports SCC members in advocating for academic needs. This inward-facing role focuses on education, leadership development, and the well-being of SCC members.
24-25 Education and Development Coordinator: Thea Islam
Policy Drafting Coordinator
To empower any UT student, regardless of their involvement with Senate and/or the College Councils, to realize their vision for campus improvement through policy. This includes advocating for more involvement in policy from students not directly involved with the College Councils, facilitating policy revival initiatives, ensuring as close to full implementation of outstanding policies as possible, providing consistent and extensive policy education to any interested UT students, and working closely with Policy Director and Academic Policy Committee to fully realize Senate’s policy goals for the academic year.
24-25 Policy Drafting Coordinator: Hafsa Siddiq
Outreach Coordinator
The Outreach Coordinator maintains contact with College Councils to develop and execute at least one intergroup social event per semester. They assist the leadership team in building a cohesive social environment within committees and between chairs, coordinators, and the executive board. The role involves planning bi-weekly meetings with the Internal Director to improve social events, coordinating intramural activities with Rec Sports, engaging in recruitment and new member activities, and providing opportunities for members to develop event ideas.
24-25 Outreach Coordinator: Emma Cox
Digital Resources Coordinator
The mission of the Digital Resources Coordinator is to ensure seamless technological operations, effective communication, and data-driven policy and decision-making to empower the Senate of College Councils in the pursuit of its goals.
Additionally, the Digital Resources Coordinator ensures that the Senate of College Councils is an environment with enhanced communication, decision-making, and overall efficiency, as well as collaboration, enabling SCC members to effectively address the evolving needs of the student body.
24-25 Digital Resources Coordinator: Isaiah Rodriguez
Committees
About Committees: The Senate of College Councils includes eight standing committees. Each committee is thematically focused on a particular academic issue. Committees play a major role in setting Senate’s legislative agenda and are frequently responsible for researching, writing, presenting, and ultimately implementing the legislation introduced during Senate General Assembly meetings. Additionally, several committees coordinate major programming events throughout the year to raise awareness on campus regarding their particular academic focus.
Committee Makeup: Committees are comprised of two co-chairs and several general members. Senate’s Incoming Member program is composed of a select group of passionate new members that actively seek to improve the world around them through university-wide initiatives. Each Member is matched with one of the committees shown below. These members oversee and contribute to ongoing projects and regularly attend meetings and assemblies.
Academic Enrichment Committee
The Academic Enrichment Committee elevates students’ academic experience by providing supplementary educational programs and targeted resources.
Academic Policy Committee
The Academic Policy Committee aims to be a voice for students in academic legislation through identifying students’ academic concerns and developing tangible solutions.
Engagement and Outreach Committee
The Engagement and Outreach Committee strives to support all Internal Committees and External Councils by promoting events and fostering relationships.
Community Advocacy Committee
The Community Advocacy Committee is committed to instilling accessibility and student representation into every aspect of college life, from admissions and recruitment to campus resources and programming.
Faculty Affairs Committee
Focused on fostering positive student-faculty relationships, FAC hosts events and panels, honors distinguished faculty, and addresses issues to propose campus-wide resolutions.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee's mission is to improve and advocate for the financial wellbeing of the UT community while offering members professional development opportunities.
Recruitment & Retention Committee
Also known as R&R, the Recruitment and Retention Committee strives to make the college application and admissions process attainable for all students.
Undergraduate Research Committee
The Undergraduate Research Committee aims to bridge the gap between university students and the resources needed to support their individual journeys through their research.