Office of the President

As the Students’ Association Chief Executives, the President and Vice President are the official representatives of the student body. They set the agenda for SA Government and are responsible for implementing of all legislation passed by the Senate. They work closely with the heads of the other branches as well as the Senate Committees to ensure strong success.

Meet the President & Vice President

Shilpa Topudurti Shilpa Topudurti
SA President
Class of 2014
stopudur@u.rochester.edu
Gregory Corrado Gregory Corrado
SA Vice President
Class of 2014
gcorrado@u.rochester.edu

Latest Updates from the Office of the President

President Roshal Patel’s Letter of Resignation & Annual Report

Published on April 30, 2013 at 12:11am by Roshal Patel in Office of the President

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Dear Speaker Simlote,

A day short of a year ago, Alina and I began serving our term as the President and Vice-President of the Students’ Association. The decision to run for office came about in a less than conventional way. However, the support we received while entertaining the idea was tremendous. We were encouraged by University administrators, our families, and professors, but most importantly, many of our peers. Our fellow students not only helped us to build the confidence to run a presidential campaign, but they also shared with us their ideas, concerns, and perceptions of what it means to be a student here at the University of Rochester. We each had a unique view from our former years at the school, but it was from our interactions with other students that we were able to construct the platform of inclusion, communication and commitment to student life. It was through the adherence to these ideals that we built a team of incredibly students, to whom we are truly grateful.

As the academic year comes to an end, a new group of passionate students will assume the positions within Students’ Association Government. We wish them the best of luck in their endeavors and the challenges they may face. We encourage them to be open to change and criticism, while remaining enthusiastic about and dedicated to their goals. We have both grown tremendously as people, and we owe that entirely to the spirit of “Meliora,” a motto that we did not know the full meaning until this year. It is a motto that, once known, is always understood. We look forward to the future of the University of Rochester and we are confident that upon each return to our alma mater we will find it to be “ever better.”

Alina and I have been so thankful for the opportunity to serve as Students’ Association President and Vice-President, but our time has come. We are excited for and wish Shilpa and Greg all the best next year!

Meliora,
Roshal Patel

Check out what the SA has done in this year’s executive report. Thanks so much


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Senate Committee Chair Applications Available for 2013-2014

Published on April 23, 2013 at 10:19pm by Shilpa Topudurti in Office of the President

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If you’re interested in applying to be a Chair for either Projects & Services, Policy & Review or Communications & Public Relations, please fill out the following Chair Application!

Please feel free to contact any of the current Committee Chairs, whose contact information can be found on each of the webpages linked above.

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SA Academics Report – A Vision for Successful Learning

Published on April 17, 2013 at 9:00am by Antoinette Esce and Roshal Patel in Office of the President,Projects & Services,Senate

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In the past year, the College has commissioned two Committees, the Educational Technology Committee and Experiential Learning Committee, to explore the development of undergraduate academics at the University of Rochester. In their reports, these committees have laid out various steps that can be taken to improve our academic experience.

The SA Government, in its capacity as an advocate of the student body, has drafted its own report to respond to these ideas and to encourage action on specific initiatives. In short, we believe that advising, mentorship, and student involvement are key priorities for the improvement of academics in the near future.

Read what the SA Government has to say about Academics in our report. In the coming semesters, the SA Government will work heavily with Dean Feldman and other administrators to make the ideas in this report a reality.

Click the image below to open the full SA Academic Report

You can also read the reports of the two College Committees below.

The EdTech report calls upon the College to:

1. Adapt technology to facilitate learning by doing
2. Improve technological resources available to faculty
3. Create incentives for faculty to embrace technology

Final Report of the College Educational Technology Committee

The Experiential Learning report calls for:

1. Theme-based experiential learning
2. Improving access to experiential learning at the UofR
3. Reducing barriers to curricular innovation
4. Implementing the administrative structure required to promote experiential learning

Final Report of the College Experiential Learning Initiatives Committee

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On Campus Spotlight: BPG

Published on March 23, 2013 at 9:00am by Ramya Kaushik in Spotlight,Yellowjacket Spirit

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This week, the SA Government is showcasing the wonderful Ballet Performance Group (BPG), which brings the joy of dance to both spectators and performers at the UofR. Here’s our interview with BPG’s President, Marisa Straub.

Scott Lucchini performing at BPG Presents: Shake it Out - Courtesy of http://www.facebook.com/BalletPerformanceGroup

1. How large is your dance group?

“Roughly 101 members. We are the largest dance group on campus!”

2. Tell me a little bit about the structure about BPG

“BPG is structured in a way where members can be as involved in the group as they want to be. There is only one mandatory part to BPG, which is attending a 45 minute ballet class each Sunday. Beyond that, members can be involved in as many student choreographed pieces they wish to be a part of. BPG appeals to very well rounded individuals on campus and has extremely dedicated members each year.”

3. What is your favorite memory from BPG?

“My favorite memory from BPG is a very difficult question. I’ve now been part of BPG for almost 4 years and will continue on next year as I am staying as a KEY student. So my journey through this group has many memories. Some of my favorite memories always involve dancing in some way. One tradition that I love each year that I could consider my favorite is a “pump up” circle we do before each show. It’s this crazy energetic circle where everyone can go in the middle with their friends and do the most ridiculous dance moves they can think of from past BPG dances or something they just love. It’s a great start to our show, and overall just a fun piece of BPG.”

Aly Grealish 16' (front) and others performing at BPG Presents: Shake it Out - Courtesy of http://www.facebook.com/BalletPerformanceGroup

4. What makes BPG different from other performing art groups on campus?

“What makes BPG different from other dance groups is probably the variety in styles of dance we offer at all levels. Joining the Ballet Performance Group, members will not only explore ballet. Students can learn jazz, tap, hip-hop, west african, contemporary, modern, and so much more. BPG offers a wide variety of styles at different levels from beginner to advanced. There is a place for every member in our dances.”

5. What events does BPG have coming up?

“The spring show, BPG Presents: Clarity, will be held on April 12th, 2013 at 7 pm. BPG is very excited for the spring production, and hopes that the attendance will continue to rise.”

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