Nominations for SLU Student Union Elections 2024/2025
If you want to run for the Student Union, here are the next steps!
If you want to run for the Student Union, here are the next steps!
The SLU Student Union is the elected representative and appropriating body of currently enrolled degree and credit-bearing certificate students, working to provide a forum for discussion of school-related issues and matters of particular concern to the student body, as well as developing and administering in- person social and cultural programming and activities. The Student Union works to ensure the student perspective is considered by faculty and administration in matters related to the school’s operations. The Student Union works closely with student affairs on planning for upcoming events and programs.
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On 12/5/2023 through quorum the SLU Student Union voted to approve two research support professional development initiatives utilizing professional development category of student activity fee funding. The first initiative is the Reimbursement Grant for approved individual student professional development activities outside of CUNY SLU. The second initiative is the Research Journal initiative which will provide students enrolled in Independent Study, Capstone, Fieldwork courses at the undergraduate and graduate level with a research journal in support of their research-intensive coursework.
The SLU Student Union is currently working on Community Cupboard and Hygiene Product Initiative, more information about those two project will be available soon.
The Student Union hosts Monthly Social Mixer events as part of our community engagement agenda. Each Monthly Social Mixer event is unique and happens during every month of all semesters in the official academic student year. These Monthly Social Mixer events provide food, socializing, networking, and space for students.
The SLU Student Union has drafted New Club Registration policy for students wishing to register as a student club on campus for recognition from the SLU Student Union and benefitting from access to allotted funding from Student Activity Fees. Read the proposed registration guidelines and email the SLU Student Union at studentunion@slu3.cuny.edu
The SLU Student Union provides various single-packaged Hygiene Products purchased through Wellness and Health category of Student Activity Fees budget. This initiative was approved through vote of the Student Union. The Hygiene products are found on the table along where the Community Cupboard is on 14th floor. Available products are: mouthwash, bar soap, alcohol pads, lip balm, sanitizing wipes, ointment. Location: 14th floor in the Student Lounge.
The SLU Community Cupboard provides miscellaneous non-perishable food items for free to students on campus to come and take for their own consumption and/or come and donate for other students to receive. This is a form of direct mutual aid occurring on campus. All food is donated. The stock of food on the Community Cupboard table is replenished through what others decide to bring in. The food are items subject to change. Location: 14th floor in the Student Lounge.
The SLU Student Union approved through vote access to the Professional Development category of Student Activities Fees budget for students through its Professional Development and Research Grant. The monetary grants covers for the costs upon students for professional development activities in support of education outside of SLU.
The Student Union approved through vote to support students through Professional Development category of Student Activity Fees budget in Capstone, Independent Study, and Fieldwork research intensive courses at SLU with providing Research Support Journals. This journal is given to all enrolled students in the above courses only.
The SLU Student Union is part of CUNY University Student Senate. The University Student Senate is comprised of elected student leaders from all 25 CUNY campuses. The USS through its legislative agenda is organizing students lobbying for free metrocards to all CUNY students. March in March is also student-led community organizing event.
MA in Labor Studies, Co-Chair
My name is Gina Grattan and I am in my 2nd semester of the Masters of Labor Studies. I am hoping to become one of the Co-Chairs for the 2023-2024 SLU Student Union. I moved from Nova Scotia, Canada last August to take SLU’s Union Semester program and loved the school and the people I’ve met here so much I decided to stay. Student unions in Canada have a very radical organizing history and I would love to bring this to SLU. During my undergraduate degree, I was the External Vice President of my university’s student union, which was the position that oversaw the running of student advocacy campaigns such as fighting for free and accessible education. Read More
MA in Urban Studies, Co-Chair
My name is James Johnson and I submit my candidacy for the SLU Student Union Co-Chair position. I am a graduate student in the Master of Arts, Urban Studies program. I would be a great candidate because I’m empathetic and committed to making a positive change in my community. I’m also passionate about assisting those who are less fortunate. I have had my own life hardships and my family, as well as my community, have always extended their hand and provided guidance and support. Similarly, I just want to extend my hand to those who are in need. I have over 30 years of corporate or nonprofit work experience and my professional leadership skills will transcend to the SLU student body. Read More
MA in Labor Studies, Steering Committee
Rhonda F. Joseph is a born and raised Brooklynite of Immigrant parents. Rhonda acquired her Bachelor of Science Degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and her Master of Art Degree from Brooklyn College. She is currently working on a second master’s degree in labor studies at CUNY SLU. Rhonda has worked at the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene since 2006. She was elected Shop Steward shortly after joining the Department of Health for CWA 1180. Rhonda has maintained her community advocacy while pursuing her professional aspirations at the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Read More
MA in Labor Studies, Steering Committee
My name is Gabriel Feldman-Schwartz and I came to CUNY SLU in the Fall of 2022 to do the Union Semester program. I arrived at SLU with some impactful organizing experience – while in college, my dining services co-workers and I waged a successful campaign to get student workers New York State minimum wage. At SLU, while interning for 1199 SEIU and taking four classes, I came to realize how incredibly unique SLU is – especially as a place that outwardly supports worker empowerment, and looks squarely at issues of economic and social injustice. Read More
MA in Urban Studies, Treasurer
I am passionate about developing community improvement and solving urban problems. I am a first-generation Hispanic Male disabled low-income college student born in East Harlem, New York. Formerly homeless, while living in an SRO, I earned two degrees – A.A. in Natural Sciences and B.A. in Anthropology. Once housed and having credentials I participated in an entrepreneurial incubator program. My social enterprise idea won 2ndplace. In 2022, I launched Davila Applied Anthropological Research DAAR, LLC to improve customer outcomes through data-driven research, bridge the data equity gap and support minority start-up business owners. Read More
MA in Labor Studies, Secretary
Jacob Nardone is a 5-year veteran of Apple retail and the Lead Organizer of the organizing effort at Apple Grand Central. In January of 2022 after Apple refused to close his store despite the Covid infection rate exceeding the promised store closure rate of 10% Jacob became a founding member of the group known as Fruit Stand Workers United. FSWU was cited as a main inspiration in the recent union certification votes at Apple Towson in Towson, Maryland and Apple Penn Square in Oklahoma City Oklahoma and their work, in conjunction with company wide organizing efforts, led to improved vacation and maternity leaves for part time workers, improved healthcare coverage, and an average of 10% in wage increases. Read More
Adv. Cert in Public Administration, Secretary
My name is N M Esa A. Khan. Known as Esa (Issa). I am studying Advanced Certificate in Public Policy & Public Administration and actively participate in all my courses. I decided to pursue my MA in Urban Studies after my certificate course. I work as a Project Advocate for the New York City Department of Buildings. At work, I support applicants in resolving issues related to filing, zoning, or building code laws and policies. I am also a panelist in the Department of building QA session, where we directly answer and resolve public queries related to construction, building, and zoning laws. Read More
The Student Elections Review Committee (SERC) establishes student election rules and guidelines. The SERC also ensures that election procedures and voting are fair and certifies the results of all student government elections and referenda. Members of the SERC include one (1) faculty, two (2) staff and two (2) students.