Academic Affairs
Role and Mission
The Academic Affairs committee strives to enhance University policies surrounding academics. The policies we are trying to enhance regard those concerning SEIs, advising, affordability in many capacities, STEP, Libraries, and many more. As a committee, we seek accountability of University Administration in terms of the student's experience with teaching, learning, and everything else related to academic affairs.
Director of Academic Affairs
Araceli is dual-degreeing in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics & Strategic Communication with a minor in Spanish. She is from a small town in Indiana and has always had a passion in advocacy for students, particularly in Academics. She is excited for this year and to make a difference on campus.
The Academic Affairs Committee is dedicated to advancing University policies that significantly impact students' academic experience. Recently, we have undertaken key initiatives to improve the accuracy and fairness of the Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEI) system, ensuring it better reflects the diverse experiences of all students and addresses biases against professors of color. Additionally, the committee successfully led the redesign of the BuckeyeLink website, enhancing its efficiency and accessibility for student resources. We are also developing a self-sufficient textbook exchange network to make textbooks more affordable and have launched the Academic Enrichment Grant initiative to further address financial barriers to academic success. Our ongoing efforts focus on holding the University Administration accountable for providing a high-quality and equitable educational environment.
Policy
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Textbook Affordability
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Working with access code data to decrease the cost of textbooks
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Study Abroad
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Policy on more general funding for study abroad experiences.
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Honors and Scholars
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Improving honors and scholars programming and working with students to better there own experience.
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Academic Advising
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Collaborated with the committee on undergraduate advising to make recommendations on new Work-day system.
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Libraries
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Helping test new search features on OSU Library websites and looking to expand collaborative study spaces.
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Digital Flagship
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Generic policy on making sure iPad and new Apple features work properly.
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Deputy Directors
Jeffrey is majoring in Accounting and has a minor in Economics and is from Fort Worth, Texas. He is eager to make long lasting changes for student's and their academics.
Mykenna is pursuing a dual degree in Biology and Public Management, Leadership, and Policy. She is from Cleveland, Ohio and is passionate about making Ohio State a better place for everyone, focusing on filling in those academic-related gaps for students.
Gaby is from Long Island, New York! Here at OSU, she is double majoring in Behavioral & Systems Neuroscience and Public Management, Leadership, & Policy with a minor in Italian. She loves being a part of USG because she is surrounded by many diverse & driven minds who she can work alongside to create tangible change here at OSU!