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Administrative Officers

Office Hours will be held in the ISG Suite located in the Illini Union, Suite 280 (second floor, south tower). Enter through the Quad side.

Coordinators & Liaisons

Legislative Officers

Committee Chairs

Student Representatives

At-Large Members

Members of the Judiciary

Organization Advisors & Support Team

Administrative Support

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.

Director of Finances

• 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 ILIAD Coordinator, the Membership Coordinator, and the Programs Coordinator.

Director of Marketing & Communication

• 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 Coordinator, the Urbana City Coordinator, the Regional Government Coordinator, and the Civic Engagement Coordinator.
• Attend all committee meetings of the Committee on Government & Student Policy.

Director of Student Life

• Facilitate engagement with campus entities relevant to the student experience.
• Oversees the Basic Needs Coordinator, the Campus Safety Coordinator, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, and the Student Life Coordinators.
• Consistently dialogue with the Student Trustee to ensure student advocacy is adequately addressed.

Coordinators
Coordinators and Liaisons are specialized positions that provide opportunities for students to contribute to the mission of ISC in specific ways.

Coordinators consist of the following positions:

Basic Needs Coordinator

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 Coordinator

• 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 Coordinator

• 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.

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.

Membership Coordinator

Regional Government Coordinator

• 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 Coordinator

• 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.

Student Life Coordinator

Technology Coordinator

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
• Archivist
• Chairperson, Committee on Academic Affairs
• Chairperson, Committee on Appointments & Procedures
• Chairperson, Committee on Communications & Outreach
• Chairperson, Committee on Government & Student Policy
• Chairperson, Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Chairperson, Committee on Environmental Sustainability
• Chairperson, Committee on Internal Affairs (Deputy Speaker)
• Chairperson, Committee on Student Welfare

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.

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: Mia Gimbel, Student Representative
• Vice Chairperson: TBD
• 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
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Student Life Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
• Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement

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: Sahil Jain, Student Representative
• Vice Chairperson: TBD, 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
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Director of Finance (ex-officio, non-voting)
• Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement

TBD

• Chairperson: Andrea Hernandez, Student Representative
• Vice Chairperson: TBD, Student Representative
• Email(@illinois.edu): TBD
• Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting Location: ISC Conference Room, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
• Agendas, Minutes & Attendance:
• Members
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
• Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement

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: Tegan Groom, Student Representative
• Vice Chairperson: TBD, Student Representative
• Email(@illinois.edu): ISC-DiversityEquityInclusionCommittee
• Meeting Day & Time: Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting Location: ISC Boardroom, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
• Agendas, Minutes & Attendance: Click here to access committee documents.
• Members
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Student Life Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
• Advisor: Kellie Blanden, Director of Diversity & Social Justice Education

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: Zainab Memon, 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
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Student Life Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
• Advisor: Katy Mike Smaistrla, Ed.D, Assistant Director of Student Sustainability, Student Engagement

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: Reynaldo Camas, Student Representative
• Vice Chairperson: TBD, 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
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Director of Civic Affairs (ex-officio, non-voting)
  • TBD, Champaign City Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
  • TBD, Urbana City Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
  • TBD, Regional Government Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
• Advisor: Kathy Sullivan, Assistant Director of Advocacy, University of Illinois System External Relations & Communications

• Chairperson: Kevin Wu, Deputy Speaker of the Congress & Student Representative
• Vice Chairperson: TBD, Student Representative
• Email(@illinois.edu): TBD
• Meeting Day & Time: Monday at 7:00 p.m.
• Meeting Location: ISC Conference Room, Illini Union Suite 280 (Center for Student Engagement)
• Agendas, Minutes & Attendance:
• Members
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
• Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement

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: Keren Brown, 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
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Student Representative
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Member At-Large
  • TBD, Campus Safety Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
  • TBD, Health & Wellbeing Coordinator (ex-officio, non-voting)
• Advisor: Rachel Plencner, Assistant Director for Student Governance, Student Engagement

Illinois Student Government's Governing Documents establish the foundation of the organization and establish the operation of the student org.

• Constitution
• Bylaws (updated bylaws coming soon)
• Policies & Procedures Manual (coming soon)

2021-2022: Aminah Adebayo & Josh Small
2022-2023: Shifra Ferziger
2023-2024: Alex Koscielski

2024-2025: Juliana Paruolo

2025-2026: Rylee Graves

2018-2019: Vikram Sardana
2019-2020: Connor Josellis
2020-2021:
2021-2022: Nicole Arnold
2022-2023: Josh Small
2023-2024: Sean Murphy

2024-2025: Hunter Farnham

2025-2026: Jill Harvey

2018-2019: Deniz Namik
2019-2020: Arnoldo Ayala
2020-2021:
2021-2022: Shifra Ferziger
2023-2024: Valentina Kleckner

2024-2025: Kaylah Washington (sp?)

2025-2026: Anika Manelkar

2021-2022: Melissa Ilkhan
2022-2023: Garrett Forrest
2023-2024: Abby McGuire

2024-2025: Alex Belanger

2025-2026: Alex Belanger

2021-2022: Ashley Winters
2022-2023: Nicole Arnold
2023-2024: Josh Small

2024-2025: Sean Murphy

2025-2026: Hunter Farnham

Formerly Student Senator of the Year

2021-2022: Ashley Winter
2022-2023: Jack LaMorte
2023-2024: Ezra Landman-Feigelson

2024-2025: Carter Cohen

2025-2026: Gavi Campbell

2018-2019: Kirsten Peterson
2019-2020: Mariama Mwilambwa
2020-2021:
2021-2022: Rachel Lindquist
2022-2023: Maya Crystal
2023-2024: Maleeha Zafar

2024-2025: Anjali Kumar

2025-2026: Lucy Owen