Student Advisory Board

The College of Liberal Arts Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a team of students, representative of each degree department or program in the college, who work together to maintain and improve the satisfaction of liberal arts students regarding education and accessibility.

The SAB advocates for student issues within the College of Liberal Arts community; enhances student relationships with Student Government, the College and the University; and advises the Deans on student issues.

SAB Newsletters

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Jack Cawthon (he/him)

Vice Chair, COLA Student Advisory Board
Philosophy Representative (double major in physics and philosophy)
jbc2103@rit.edu

The SAB exists to help fellow students make their voices heard. Whether you're new to RIT or you're in your final year, we want to help make your life a little easier by connecting you to your COLA faculty and friends. I joined the SAB to bridge the gap between the students and the staff.

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Natalie Crowell

Humanities, Computing, and Design Representative 
nec9907@rit.edu

I am so excited to be a part of COLA’s Student advisory Board. It’s important to have trusting people that bridge the gap between students and faculty.

After I graduate, I’ll start working on obtaining my Geographic Information Systems Professional certification, which includes completing an exam, portfolio, and gaining professional work experience.

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Leah Flood

Communication Representative
lmf6251@rit.edu

I joined the SAB because I wanted to connect and collaborate with the other students in this college.

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Dilan Jacob

Economics Representative 
dij1418@rit.edu

 

Please check back for words from Dilon. 

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Susannah Johnson

Public Relations Representative, COLA Student Advisory Board
Applied Modern Language and Culture Representative
sgj6876@rit.edu

Being in the COLA SAB means giving a voice to the students in my major who otherwise may not speak up. It means finding new ways to help the younger students feel at home in this big school. Most importantly, it means finding new ways to improve the College of Liberal Arts for everyone.

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Evagelina Mack

Sociology/Anthropology Representative 
ejm3594@rit.edu

I joined the Student Advisory Board because I love being involved in the COLA community, and I enjoy advocating for my peers. 

After graduation, I hope to join the U.S. Foreign Service with the eventual goal of becoming a diplomat.

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McKenzie Robinson

Secretary, COLA Student Advisory Board
Psychology Representative 
mmr1107@rit.edu

I feel SAB is so significant because we serve as the representation of our major and the students within it. Therefore, whenever we have ideas or concerns regarding such matters, we can bring them to the attention of the Dean, who can then make a difference that will affect everyone.

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Cat Sakin (she/her)

Chair, 2025 COLA Student Advisory Board
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Representative
ces4564@rit.edu

I joined the COLA Student Advisory Board to advocate for what students need, strengthen the relationship between students and the college, and help bridge connections between COLA and the wider RIT community.

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Christis Sheppard

Museum Studies Representative 
Museum Studies Major, Anthropology Minor
cas2409@rit.edu

 

The SAB goes out of its way to organize activities for students, and it actively advocates for their interests! I'd encourage students to take advantage of the fact that this group exists.