Student Leadership
Stevenson Student Council
Mission Statement
The purpose of Stevenson Student Council is to better the individual and community through campus solidarity, meaningful discussion, and self-governance.
Stevenson Student Council is the governing body for Stevenson students.
The primary responsibilities of the council include the allocation of the College Membership fund, making recommendations on policies, staffing and publicizing student elections, informing Stevenson students about issues and events occurring both at UCSC and across the University of California, and appointing students to university committees.
The council consists of representatives from each of the eight residential houses, apartments and off-campus students.
Meetings are held every Thursday night from 7:15 – 9:15 pm in the Stevenson Fireside Lounge.
Stevenson Student Council Executives
Our Stevenson Student Council Executives for 2024-2025 are:
- Jesus Vargas, Chair / jeanvarg@ucsc.edu
- Preston Bluck,Vice Chair / pbluck@ucsc.edu
- Leah Murray, Secretary / lemurray@ucsc.edu
- Alex Santiago, DEI Officer / nsantia5@ucsc.edu
- Amara Okechukwu, Treasurer / aokechuk@ucsc.edu
- Mason Seaberg, Events Coordinator / mseaberg@ucsc.edu
- Gianna Roza, Outreach Coordinator / groza@ucsc.edu
- Zayn Chaudhary, Stevenson Recreation Room Committee Lead / zanchaud@ucsc.edu
- Simone Assaf, Academic Senate / spassaf@ucsc.edu
- Evelin Chavez, Student Union Government Board (SUGB) / evnchave@ucsc.edu
- Sam DeChaine, Student Union Assembly (SUA) / sdechain@ucsc.edu
- Jacob Lee, Student Committee on Committees (SCOC) / jlee1013@ucsc.edu
Contact Stevenson Student Council by emailing jeanvarg@ucsc.edu.
Funding Request
Organizations seeking funding from Stevenson Student Council must complete an online Funding Request Form. The maximum amount that will be awarded to one project is $500.
The Chair of Stevenson Student Council will email or/call to confirm your place on the agenda. A representative from your organization must be present at the meeting to give your presentation and answer any questions about the proposal. Requests are reviewed on a first come basis. Please submit your request at least a month prior to your event/actvity if possible.
*Please note that SSC has funding request presentations every other week, not weekly.
Stevenson Leadership & Activities Center
The Stevenson Leadership & Activities Center educates and develops skills for our students to survive and thrive. We are committed to preparing students to change the world. Every Stevenson frosh receives an imperative for change from their experience in the core course, and through engaging with the SLAC, they can gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to provide leadership at every level.
The Stevenson Leadership & Activities Center is an important pathway to enhancing your community life at UCSC. Students can empower themselves through joining the Stevenson Student Council, or by applying for a leadership position at the college. The SLAC provides a variety of ways to learn and experience new cultures, skills and places.
Contact the Stevenson Leadership & Activities Center
Stevenson College Programs Coordinator, Christina Audas
caudas@ucsc.edu, 831-459-3108
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