Student Advisory Groups
Engaging students with diverse perspectives in the work and goals of the Johns Hopkins University is critical to building relationships, advancing mutual understanding, and enhancing our community. The following groups provide a mechanism through which students from Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering can collaborate directly with university leadership, fostering active and informed participation of students in shaping and developing their student experience.
Advisory Groups
Life Design Lab (formerly Career Center) Advisory Board
Purpose
To provide student perspective and feedback on the Career Academies and other student-focused initiatives piloted by the Life Design Lab. The board also advocates for student participation and attendance at major academy events.
Contact
Alayna Hayes, Life Design Lab
alayna.hayes@jhu.edu
410-516-8056
Justin Lorts, Life Design Lab
jlorts1@jhu.edu
410-516-8056
Civic Engagement Recognition and Allocations Commission (CERAC)
Purpose
To allocate funding to the Center for Social Concern’s student-led initiatives (groups and event-based service programs), approve and decline student proposals for new student-led initiatives (including Baltimore First sites), and distribute grants for events, training, and social activities proposed by student-led initiatives. In addition, CERAC intervenes with student-led initiatives in instances where concerns are raised over the quality of the student-led initiative’s work (as assessed by the rubrics for student-led initiatives).
Contact
Misti McKeehen, Center for Social Concern
misti@jhu.edu
410-516-4777
Learn more about the Civic Engagement Recognition and Allocations Commission.
CIIP Peer Mentor Group
Purpose
To serve as student leaders among the CIIP cohort, participate in leadership training, and reflect on past years of the program during the fall and spring to help shape the upcoming summer program. During the program, they commit an additional five hours each week on top of their internship commitments to support the program, including reviewing intern blogs, developing weekly presentations, organizing social events, and assisting with orientation and closing.
Contact
Eli Lopatin, Center for Social Concern
elopati1@jhu.edu
410-516-4777
Community Living Advisory Board
Purpose
To foster discussions centered on operations, improvement, and major events for the Community Living team.
Contact
Roger Becks, Housing, Dining, and Scheduling & Event Services
roger.becks@jhu.edu
Regine Laforest Sharif, University Housing
rlafore1@jhu.edu
Counseling Center Advisory Board (CCAB)
Purpose
To enhance the Counseling Center’s support services by providing valuable feedback, consulting on current and future mental health initiatives in the campus community, and promoting the Center’s services.
Contact
Dr. Susi Ferradas
sferrad1@jhu.edu
410-516-8278
Hodson Student Advisory Group
Purpose
To propose and implement programming for the Hodson Scholars throughout the academic year, support the Hodson Pre-O, assist with recruitment during SOHOP, and serve as the point people for the Hodson community.
Contact
Dr. Kelly Barry, Center for Student Success
kbarry@jhu.edu
410-516-8666
Hop-In Advisory Student Council
Purpose
To serve as the primary vehicle for direct feedback and student reactions to Hop-In Program policy, programmatic, and advising changes. In addition, this group serves as a programming board to ensure that student voices are driving the programming offered by the Hop-In Professional team.
Contact
Dr. Candice Baldwin, Hop-In Program
cbaldw10@jhu.edu
410-516-8666
JUMP Student Leadership
Purpose
To ensure that programs and services offered by JUMP meet student needs and provide opportunities for academic, career, and personal development. The team also provides input and feedback on strategies and makes recommendations for events, program initiatives, opportunities, outreach, and marketing platforms.
Contact
Michelle Rodriguez-Solomon, Center for Student Success
mrodri21@jhu.edu
410-516-8666
Second-Year Experience Advisory Board
Purpose
To allow second- and third-year students to inform the Second-Year Experience program schedule and overall purpose of SYE.
Contact
410-516-8666
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Purpose
To provide insight and feedback to the athletic department, centennial conference, and NCAA regarding the student-athlete experience; improve visibility and school spirit; promote and provide opportunities for service and community involvement, and increase programming for student-athletes.
Contact
Kelsie Gory
hopkinssaac@gmail.com
Student-Athlete Programming Advisory Board
Purpose
To help the student-athlete development team plan and to implement programming.
Contact
Kelsie Gory
kgory1@jhu.edu
410-516-5138
Student Dining Advisory Group
Purpose
To facilitate student-led discussions about increasing dietary accommodation needs, industry trends, and how Hopkins Dining can best serve the student population.
Contact
Ian Magowan, Hopkins Dining
ian.magowan@jhu.edu
410-516-8597
Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
Purpose
To act as a liaison between students and Student Health & Wellness Center staff and administration and to provide advice and input on policies and procedures at the Center.
Contact
Katy Olive, CRNP
kolive1@jhu.edu
410-516-8270
Other Opportunities for Student Involvement
Homewood Academic Council
Purpose
To preserve and enhance the academic excellence of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. The Academic Council is charged to pursue this mission, whether directly or through its duly appointed subcommittees and designees:
- Homewood Graduate Board
- Board of Review
- KSAS & WSE Curriculum Committees
- WSE Graduate Committee
Contact
homewoodac@jhu.edu
410-516-7068
Homewood Council for Inclusive Excellence (HCIE)
Purpose
To advise the Homewood deans on matters of diversity, advocate for policies that foster an inclusive climate, identify current practices that pose barriers to the engagement and success of underrepresented constituents, increase awareness of best practices, and implement innovations that advance our diversity goals outlined in the Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Additionally, the council collaborates with related committees across the university (i.e., Diversity Leadership Council, Committee on the Status of Women, Student Affairs) to support programming that builds community.
Contact
Learn more about the Homewood Council for Inclusive Excellence.
