COLA senator

My name is Naomi Arias, and I am a second year, Political Science and Cybersecurity double major. My academic interests focus on the intersection of public policy, technology, and national security, and how policy decisions directly affect people’s lives.

At RIT, I am involved in interdisciplinary coursework and student organizations that connect policy, technology, and advocacy. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to representation and to ensuring student voices influence decisions within the college.

I am running for COLA Senator because I want to advocate for students, improve access to academic and career opportunities, and strengthen communication between students and the college.

Hello, my name is Naomi Arias, and I am running to be your CoLA Senator. The College of Liberal Arts prepares students to lead, communicate, and shape the future through policy, research, and advocacy. My goal is to ensure students feel supported, heard, and prepared for their careers.

Based on student feedback and conversations, these are my priorities:

Improvements in Advising and Course Availability

Goal: Ensure students access required courses and reliable advising support

Solutions:

• Advocate for clearer degree planning tools and course scheduling transparency.

• Work with administration to address scheduling conflicts and limited course availability.

• Collect student feedback on advising experiences and communicate concerns to leadership.

Expanding Career, Internship, and Research Opportunities

Goal: Increase access to internships, co-ops, research, and career preparation.

Solutions:

• Promote networking opportunities with alumni and employers in policy, law, research, and related fields.

• Advocate for more research and campus employment opportunities for COLA students.

• Improve awareness of internships, fellowships, and career preparation resources.

Uniting COLA Clubs and Strengthening Community

Goal: Build stronger connections between COLA clubs and students.

Solutions

• Organize joint events where COLA clubs collaborate and share their missions.

• Create opportunities for clubs to network, share resources, and support each other.

• Increase awareness of COLA clubs so students feel more connected and involved.

• Provide platforms for clubs to share student concerns and ideas.