Caroline Desert

Name: Caroline Desert

Year: Senior

Position: Upper Class Representative 

Studying: Peace Studies

Why did you join Senate: I am interested in the position because I really care about representing the interests of the senior and junior class at the College of Saint Benedict. I am really interested in getting more experience on working with administration and giving the students a link between themselves and the rest of the college. The student senate is representative of the students’ voice and I want to help that voice be heard all around campus.

How long have you been on Senate: This will be my first year as a senator at the College of Saint Benedict.

Favorite study spot on campus: My favorite spot to study on campus is Saint John's Library.

Other activities on campus: I currently work for Intercultural & International Student Services where I've had the privilege of educating my fellow classmates on social justice issues around the world.   Equally important, I had the honor of walking alongside various communities and congregations throughout St. Cloud as they sought to work with those on the margins of their community for collective action.

Email: [email protected]

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Upperclass Representative Duties:

• Have one vote.
• Be a member of the junior or senior class.
• Represent the interests of the senior and junior classes, including off campus students.
• Communicate Senate issues to the junior and senior classes.
• Keep in regular contact with the Director of Residential Life.
• In the absence of the Community Representative, will attend St. Joseph City Council meetings.
• Plan and organize Day at the Capitol.
• Assist the Student Activities Representative in planning events including the Community BBQ, Bennie Brunch, Bennie Ball, and Senior Farewell.
• Serve as a member of the Housing Appeals Committee.
• Serve on the Culinary Task Force.
• Act as liaison between the Saint Ben’s Senate and Residential Life.
• Receive a $250 stipend per semester.