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Wesley Student Council

Wesley's Student Council seeks to promote the common welfare of the student body. We act as the voice of the student body through providing an open forum in which concerns can be raised. We also sponsor various student organizations and work with the administration, faculty, staff and community as a whole to ensure a supportive academic climate.

If you're interested in finding out more about us,
you can read our constitution or email us to learn more!

2022-2023 Student Council Expand

Executive Committee

President

 

Evan Taylor

Vice President

Allison Schwarz

Secretary

 

Phillip Harris

Treasurer

Jill Meadors

Parliamentarian

 

Kenneth "Will" Newton

 

 

 

Hospitality Chair

Costa Cristavao

 

 

 

 

Executive Committee Members

Austin McNeil
Brianna Reaves

Elected Representatives

Claudia Bach
Scott Bach-Hansen
Tony Elkins
Ruth Jackson
Katharine Ki
Simon Lee
Cesar Lodiha
Dalton McBeath
Emily Parker
Jan Phillips

Faculty Advisor - Dr. Rick Elgendy

Student Organizations Expand

Active Organizations

Gente Latinx Seminarians Association (Co-Presidents: Talina Sarmiento and Alina Saucedo) - Latinx public witness through the promotion of public service and cultural awareness of the Latinx community.

Korean Student Association (President: Taehwon Roh) - seeks to foster a second home for international Korean students and a wider understanding of Korean culture, language, and issues.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Student Association (President: Tony Elkins) - raises awareness of and about Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American theologians in our communities and the world, affirming and empowering all people as we strive to see each other through the eyes of Jesus.

Association of Black Seminarians (President: Titus Bryant) - Promotes cultural awareness, integrity, and a historical perspective of the African-American and African cultures 

Inactive Organizations

ASAH  - nexus between the arts, theology, and ministry 

Literally Active - Focuses on engaging the Wesley community in physical activity including running, camping, and canoeing.

Of Sacred Worth (Advisor: Dr. Veronice Miles) - An organization committed to advocating for and expressing the sacred worth of the LGBTQ community.

Plumbline (Advisor: Dr. Beverly Mitchell) - An interfaith social justice organization dedicated to service, education, and advocacy that seeks transformative change

Wesley Fellowship - Committed to fostering, enhancing, and creating space for fellowship, service and hospitality within the Wesley community

How to Start a New Organization (For more details, see our constitution.)

To establish a new student organization, a Wesley student group must submit the following for approval by the Student Council: 

    1. Organization Constitution, including a mission and vision statement.
    2. List of officers, including at least a President, Treasurer, and Student Council representative. The representative may also fill another officer role.
    3. Proposed schedule of upcoming events, including an organizational budget.
    4. Petition including at least 20 names, Student ID numbers and signatures of current Wesley students to indicate broad campus support.  
Wesley Journal Expand
The Wesley Journal is a publication of the Wesley Theological Seminary Student Council. There will be a fall 2022 volume and a spring 2023 volume. 
 
Welcome new journal editor - Sika Bigham! 
Feel free to contact the Wesley Journal editor at journal@wesleyseminary.edu with any questions, suggestions, or articles! The Communications team is led by Allison Schwarz, Kristin Berkey-Abbott, and Sika Bigham. 

*All opinions expressed herein are those of the authors/contributors and do not represent the opinions of the Wesley Journal staff, the Student Council, Wesley Theological Seminary, its administration, or employees.*

Volume 69, Issue 2, March 2021

Volume 69, Issue 1, December 2020

Volume 68, Issue 1, February 2020

Volume 67, Issue 5, 9 May 2019

Volume 67, Issue 4, 21 March 2019

Volume 67, Issue 3, 19 January 2019

Volume 67, Issue 2, 5 December 2018

Volume 67, Issue 1, 22 October 2018

2017-2018 Graduation Edition

The Wesley Journal can also be found in a shareable blog form!

 

Wesley Campus Advertising Guideline Expand

In collaboration with student council, the community life office, communications and resident life Revised Wesley Ad Guideline was created to help streamline event everyone spread the word about important events, meetings, or gatherings. 

Please remember the best way to start, after deciding on an event is to check your proposed dates with the master student calendar to check for possible conflicts and collaboration opportunities. 

Student Council Meeting Minutes Expand

11-16-2022 General Student Council Meeting Minutes

10-19-2022 General Student Council Meeting Minutes

09-21-2022 General Student Council Meeting Minutes

08-31-2022 General Student Council Meeting Minutes

2021_09_15 Minutes General Student Council Meeting September 15

2021_10_15 Minutes General Student Council Meeting October 15

2021_11_17 Minutes General Student Council Meeting November 17

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 5pm - January Student Council Meeting 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 5pm - February Student Council Meeting 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5pm - March Student Council Meeting 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 5pm - April Student Council Meeting 
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