Academic Senate Appointees

About the Committee on Educational Policy

Considers policy matters affecting the educational mission of the campus, including allocation of resources and establishment/disestablishment of educational units. Meets twice a month Wednesdays 2-4.

Minutes from Meeting of Representatives

Academic Senate Meeting Minutes (11.09.11)

Prabhdeep Kehal, Committee on Educational Policy
I am a third year Applied Mathematics and Rhetoric double major pursuing a minor in Public Policy. I have been involved on campus within the ASUC for the past two years serving as an intern in the Office of the President and then as director of Senate Communications in the Office of the Executive VP. I look forward to serving on the Committee on Educational Policy as a representative for the students. My primary goals are oriented towards maintaining the high academic standards that UC Berkeley has created, ensuring that the education received on campus prepares our graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in their post-undergraduate endeavors.

About the Committee on Academic Freedom

Considers and reports on conditions of academic freedom within the University. Meets once a month.

Julia Gettle, Committee on Academic Freedom & Committee on Educational Policy
I'm a third year History major concentrating on the Middle East and pursuing a minor in Arabic. I'm also deeply interested in state and university politics, which I suppose is what led me to your office. As for campus involvements, I play trombone for the Cal Band and the Wind Ensemble, act as Chief of Staff of the campus Student Regent Office and as Issues Co-Chair of the Undergraduate Political Science Association, and have loose ties with the Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship Association and the campus Amnesty International and Common Cause chapters. I also enjoy traveling, learning new languages, hiking, reading, drawing, expanding my vocabulary, and analyzing everything under the sun.

About the Committee on Course of Instruction

Approves new courses and modification in existing courses; considers requests for variances in course and graduation requirements. Meets twice a month on Fridays 1:30-3:30.

Grace Chen, Committee on Course of Instruction
My name is Grace Chen and I'm thrilled to begin my first year at UC Berkeley representing the ASUC in the Academic Senate. While a intended business major at Cal, I hope to attend law school with interests in the field of corporate law. In my free time, I love to explore the outdoors whether hiking, running, kayaking, or snowboarding and capturing the beauty of nature in photography.

Min Shan Huang, (Mindy) Committee on Course of Instruction
My name is Min Shan Huang, but I go by Mindy. I come from a small town in Northern California call Quincy. I love watching soccer and basketball, reading, and yoga. I am involved with an outreach group at Cal called Berkeley Admission Student Ambassadors (BASA) and the Committee on Student Conduct. I have not declared a major yet but am considering sociology and/or political economy.

About the Committee on Admissions, Enrollment, and Preparatory Education

Considers and reports on policies and practices affecting the composition of the Berkeley undergraduate student population. Meets twice a month Fridays 10-12.

Johanna Tseng, Committee on Admissions, Enrollment, and Preparatory Education
In the academic realm, I spend most of my time learning about math, economics, and computer science, but outside of that I would like to think that I have a bit more diversity in the interests I pursue. I grew up taking lessons for the piano, violin, flute, dance, and gymnastics, but later branched out to percussion instruments, track and field, and boxing -- perhaps it is my curiosity that pulls me towards such seemingly random activities, or my optimism that makes the best of my experiences with them. At Cal, I am mostly involved in Alpha Omicron Pi, the Student Alumni Relations Council, Asian American Association, and Cal Actuarial League -- if it doesn't show already, I have a tendency to want to do everything that interests me. I'm planning to pursue a career as an actuary, and afterward attend law school, but that's just wishful thinking. In a nutshell, those are some highlights about me, and I hope to be an adequate student representative in AEPE this year!

Dior Sweeney, Committee on Admissions, Enrollment, and Preparatory Education
Dior Sweeney is currently going into her 4th year at UC Berkeley majoring in Society and Environment, with a minor in African American studies. She originally hails from Southern California, but considers the Bay her second home. Her past involvements at Cal include the Black Recruitment and Retention Center, Cap Student Orientation Counselor, as well as the Chief-of-Staff of the ASUC External Affairs Office.

About the Committee on Prizes

Supervises the award of Berkeley student prizes. Meetings primarily in the spring.

Michelle Park, Committee on Prizes
I am from Irvine, CA. I am going on to my 3rd year at Cal, and this will be my 3rd year serving as a student representative in the Prize Committee. I am an economics major and my interest is in policy and law. I like to dance, sing, and go to new places with friends/family. I am looking forward to year '11-'12!

Stephanie Tran, Committee on Prizes
Hello Cal! My name is Stephanie Tran and I am excited to be serving for the second year on the Committee on Prizes for 2011-2012! On campus, I am an Alternative Breaks leader and a Youth Support Program mentor. The Committee on Prizes works to provide scholarships that students and faculty can receive all while their creativity is expressed and voice heard!

About the Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors

Recommends to the Chancellor policies related to awarding of all undergraduate financial aid; award; sets criteria for awarding undergraduate honors. Meets primarily in spring.

Deanna Ettidale Alwafai, Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors
My name is Deanna Alwafai, and I am a sophomore majoring in Pre-Business. During my freshman year I worked in the EVP department as a Post Auditing intern, and now in my sophomore year as a representative on the Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors. Outside of the ASUC, I enjoy running, cooking, and traveling.

Kaiyan Zhong, Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors
A rising sophomore, my name is Kaiyan Zhong. I'm an international student from Nanjing, China and I'm planning to pursue a business major with a double major in either Econ or applied math. I'm an ENTP. In Cal, I'm enrolled in ASUC, Cal-SERVE, URAP, Berkeley Women in Business, WoKai Berkeley Chapter(a micro finance chapter I started), and Gracepoint Church.

About the Committee on Status of Women and Ethnic Minorities

Promotes departmental efforts to achieve equality for women and minorities. Meets once a month.

Shelley Kim, Committee on Status of Women and Ethnic Minorities
I am a junior at Cal with a double major of Social Welfare and Political Economy concentrating in globalization. I have interned at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights this past summer, and am currently working as a student assistant at the Human Rights Center for Boalt Law School. In the future, I hope to become a lawyer and protect international human rights.

About the Student Diversity and Academic Development

This committee advises and reviews pre-college to graduate level programs aimed at helping outstanding students who have encountered restricted educational opportunities due to racial, ethnic, gender preferences, or other socio-economic conditions achieve their academic promise. Meets once a month Fridays from 9-11.

Jiwon Lee, Student Diversity and Academic Development
My name is Jiwon Lee and I'm a 3rd year Applied Mathematics (and intended Economics) major. I've always been interested in improving the educational experience at Berkeley because I value and realize the importance of having quality education. I've been tutoring through KATMP (Korean American Tutoring/Mentoring Program) and have also been tutoring privately to help individual students achieve their academic goals. I wish to further my endeavors toward a future in education and gain experience by being part of the Student Diversity and Academic Development committee.

About the Committee on the Library & Committee on Teaching

Advises the Chancellor regarding administration of the Library and Computing. Meets once a month. Promotes good teaching and evaluates candidates for the Distinguished Teaching Awards. Awards educational grants.

Kanan Sindhu, Committee on the Library & Committee on Teaching
My name is Kanan Sindhu, and I am going into my senior year as a business major. I have been involved with the ASUC before through an internship and then as the director of the intern program. I am excited to expand my involvement through working with the Academic Senate.

About the Subcommittee on American Cultures

Evaluates courses with respect to Regulation 300 (Breadth Requirement in the study of American Cultures). Meets once a month Fridays 9-11.

Christine Chong, Subcommittee on American Cultures
A bit about me, I'm a Rhetoric and Legal Studies major, and I'm going to a junior this coming fall. I'm part of the Berkeley Legal Studies Association, Cal Rotaract, and Fellowship in Christ Berkeley. I've dormed for my first two years, and I love studying at cafes.

Maria Rohani, Subcommittee on American Cultures
Maria Rohani is a fourth year double majoring in Political Science (focus in International Relations) and Peace & Conflict Studies (focus in Human Rights). On campus she has served as the Co-President for the Cal Pre-Law Society and has been heavily involved with the ASUC since her freshmen year, especially in the fight for public education. Off campus, she has worked with various NGOs such as the International Rescue Committee and Human Rights Watch. Her investment in her community and her campus awarded her the 2011 Young People For (YP4) Fellowship from the People for the American Way Foundation. During the weekends, Maria can be usually found making coffee at Philz Coffee in North Berkeley or reading on Memorial Glade!

About the Committee on Student Affairs

Consults with student organizations and brings student views to the attention of other Senate committees. Meets once a month.

Kenny Goodman, Committee on Student Affairs
Kenny is in his junior year, majoring in political science with interests in business and music. He is the Finance Chair of his fraternity and is also active in Berkeley Hillel. In his free time, Kenny can be found playing basketball at the RSF, running along the Fire Trails, or simply hanging out with friends.

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