CSA Candidate Platforms

Hi! My name is Sonja Holtey, and I’m excited to be running for Inter-Campus Liaison! When I think of Northfield’s “Cows, Colleges and Community” slogan, I’m reminded of Northfield’s unique position as home to two nationally recognized colleges. Although my heart belongs to Carleton, my parents met at St. Olaf, and I have been coming to its campus for just about as long as I can remember. Currently, I have friends that attend St. Olaf, and I make a point of regularly visiting campus, eating at the dining hall, and scanning the bulletin boards. Given the proximity between Carleton and St. Olaf, I feel that there is immense potential for further connection and collaboration between the two campuses. 

I’m especially passionate about this inter-campus connection given the continuing epidemic of loneliness, particularly among young adults and college students. In high school, I organized and led a mental health initiative in my school district that encouraged people to connect with each other. Working on this initiative highlighted for me how each of us can make a difference, and I believe that promoting collaboration between Carleton and St. Olaf students can create meaningful opportunities for increased social and academic connections. 

Two of the main ways in which I believe this collaboration and connection can be fostered are: 

1. Increased Communication Between Campuses: I think it would be helpful to develop a kind of inter-campus bulletin/newsletter/email list to allow for greater communication and awareness of different opportunities on each campus. 

2. Shared Activities/Events: As a member of the CSA Governance Committee, I have become familiar with many of the clubs and organizations on Carleton’s campus. While there is some overlap in the clubs offered at St. Olaf and Carleton, each campus also has their own unique clubs and benefits. For example, I love to bake, so I am particularly interested in the St. Olaf-exclusive “Cookie Club,” where students meet every month to share homemade cookies. It would be great to attend a meeting of the Cookie Club (and invite its members to enjoy the Dacie Moses House sometime). As an inter-campus liaison, I would work to explore and implement ways for Carleton and St. Olaf students to learn about and attend clubs, concerts, and activities on each other’s campuses. 

I believe it is important that we continue to work together to form social connections and boost collaboration between the two campuses, and I would be honored to work toward this as Inter-Campus Liaison. Thank you for your consideration.  

I will be available for questions and suggestions at Sayles during the following times:

• Thursday, May 15, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. 
• Friday, May 16, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, May 17, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. 
• Sunday, May 18, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Hello everyone! 

My name is Samiya Osmon, and I’m a Psychology major and Educational Studies minor from Saint Paul, Minnesota. I am enthusiastic to be running for the position of Carleton-St. Olaf Inter-Campus Liaison. You may have seen me in the Anderson Atrium this past winter term, but beyond my attempts at being an academic weapon, I am also known for being a Resident Assistant and serving as the President of Women of Color +. 

This past fall, I had the amazing opportunity to work with a non-Carleton, non-partisan organization to help the students of Northfield get involved in politics and registered to vote. For this position, I worked closely with both Carleton and St. Olaf student body, and helped in getting 200+ people registered to vote! Through this, I gained firsthand insight on how collaboration between the Carleton and St. Olaf campuses can influence change for the better. 

Beyond my fellowship, I have attended a large number of St. Olaf campus events: 2024 Springfest (cowboy-themed !! ), choreographing and practicing the East African dances for African-Caribbean Night, St. Olaf Battle of the Bands, and many more! In fact, I visit St. Olaf to the point where I am often questioned about which school I actually attend… 

I have plans to expand and improve the ways in which these two institutions connect, as there is such a large amount of opportunities that could exist between us that are currently not happening. A common theme that I would like to address is the accessibility of information, which is the common denominator for each issue I plan to address: 

• Firstly, a collaborative campus calendar that is easily accessible to students from either campus and is regularly updated fulfills a large desire of the students at both colleges. 
• Secondly, easier and clearer access to the academic catalog for both schools would allow more students to take advantage of our ability to enroll in classes at either school! There are a sizable amount of classes that Carleton has that St. Olaf does not (and vice-versa), having this information readily available would benefit students on both campuses. 
• Although we have a system of advertisement that goes to all Carleton students (i love my campus announcements), is it very hard to get information out to St. Olaf students and staff 🙁 I plan to implement an advertisement system that both student bodies are able to access. 

Although I have mostly listed student related issues, I plan to also serve as a liaison to improve faculty and departmental connections between St. Olaf and Carleton (yesss networking) !! I have more ideas that I will share in the future, and am more than happy to hear from the student body as well!

Hi Carleton! 

I’m Kaya (they/them), a first year from Palo Alto, California. I am running for the Education and Curriculum Committee (ECC) Liaison position. I’m so excited for this opportunity to support the student community! As your ECC Liaison, I will: 

Get Student Input. As a member of the ECC, I will be able to provide input on the student perspective in discussions about graduation requirements, majors and minors, comps evaluation/credits, the registration process, and other pertinent topics, so it’s imperative that I have a good understanding of student interests. To this end, I intend to create a student input form and publicise it through campus announcements and posters around campus. I’m also always happy to talk in person or over email. 

De-Mystify the ECC’s Work. It’s important that students know what the ECC is up to since the committee makes decisions on many aspects of our education. I’m currently considering publishing updates in Campus Announcements and possibly the CSA Senate newsletter. I’ll also explore sending updates to a Google Group that students can subscribe to. In the next few weeks I’m going to continue brainstorming effective methods to keep the student community informed. 

Ensure a Smooth Transition. Last week, I met with one of the co-chairs of the ECC to begin to catch up on the ECC’s recent work. I am talking with the previous ECC liaison this week to learn about initiatives she has led and to hear her perspective on how to be most effective in this role. 

Communicate. I look forward to voicing student perspectives at ECC meetings to inform the committee’s decisions. I will also proactively maintain close communication between the ECC, CSA, and the broader campus community. I’m excited to work with you all to ensure the best academic experience for us and for future Carls!

hello lovelies!

I’m running for the position of Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Liaison, and I’m so excited to share why I think I’d be a great fit.

If you recognize my name, it’s probably from my CANOE emails (I’m the one spamming your inbox every week, you’re welcome), but you also might know me from:

• Working with the Arboretum Crew.
• Serving as a CCCE Fellow in the Food & Environmental Justice Cohort.
• My work study with Clean River Partners, where I’ve focused on river health, community engagement, and species education.
• My brief but fun stint with ECO, focusing on community outreach.
• Being the VP of Carleton Birders (what can I say, I’m a bird nerd at heart).

I’ve had my hands in a lot of environmental organizations around campus and beyond, and I’m super familiar with the sustainability-focused projects that make Carleton, well, Carleton.

Here’s What I Want to See:

• More campus sustainability projects! Remember Eli Watt’s biodegradable laundry sheet project? Or the bird collision stickers in the Weitz and Anderson? (I helped lead that one!) I want more clubs to know about the Sustainability Office’s project funding and make use of it. Picture more native wildflower gardens as pollinator safe havens.
• Making the EAC more well-known and approachable. Let’s get students and faculty talking and collaborating on sustainability projects more often!
• Support for community sustainability projects. Think the Downstream Film Festival with Clean River Partners, Earth Day celebrations, and more.
• Bike share revival. I know it was discussed last year, but let’s get it rolling (pun intended).
• Cross-campus collaborations with St. Olaf. Who says we can’t join forces on something bigger?

Quick Rundown of What the EAC Does (for context):
The EAC works to bring sustainability into all corners of Carleton’s planning—buildings, landscaping, construction, and more. They maintain a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, implement the Climate Action Plan, and make sure sustainability isn’t just a buzzword but a real, impactful part of campus life.

I’m ready to bring my experience and passion for the environment to the table, but more than that, I want to make sustainability at Carleton more visible, more collaborative, and more ambitious.

If that sounds like your kind of vision, I’d love your vote.

Hi everyone! 

My name is Emaan Kaiser, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Cognitive Science. I’m running for re-election as the Community, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Liaison on the CSA Senate. 

Over the past year, I’ve worked to amplify student voices in CEDI leadership meetings, report updates back to Senate, and initiate discussions around pressing equity and inclusion concerns on campus. My goal has been to ensure that students of all identities feel heard and represented, especially in institutional spaces where student presence is limited. 

If re-elected, I plan to: 

• Improve communication between CEDI and the broader student body through regular updates and open forums. 
• Advocate for transparency and accountability in campus equity. 
• Elevate underrepresented student voices by collaborating with cultural orgs, identity-based groups, and student leaders to inform my advocacy. 

In addition to my work as CEDI Liaison, I serve as Treasurer of Women of Color+, and am active in MOSAIC and MSA. 

I’d be honored to continue representing your voices and working toward a more inclusive and equitable Carleton. 

I’d be honored to have your vote!!!

It is perhaps a selfish decision to ask for a third term as the liaison to the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee (affectionately known as AFAC), but I would not label my motivations as self-serving. Much as I began, I am still driven by the need to ensure the voices of low income and first generation students (and all the other buckets we are dropped into) are given more than token weight in the conversations that most concern them. My proud identities as a Questie, TRIO, FOCUS, and first generation student socially locate me in an advantageous position to truly understand and empathize with the wants and needs; fears and nerves; doubts and cynicisms; and hopes and dreams of my communities. For I am both deeply rooted in them and dedicated fully to serving the needs of low-income, first-generation and otherwise underrepresented students. 

Taking count of my three years at AFAC (one as a student-at-large and two as CSA liaison), I cannot boast about flashy accomplishments. Given my long tenure, I am quite familiar with the machinations for admissions and financial aid practices. Much of my work has been informal, relational in nature and thus hard to trace from the outside looking in. How, after all, can I demonstrate in short, tangible words the fruit of forming connections? Of serving as a bridge between Scoville and low-income communities like Carleton’s QuestBridge chapter (for which I am this year’s co-president)?

The closest examples I can give are the results borne by acting as a two-way courrier communicating to students and financial aid staff details about tax burdens in scholarships, unnaturally low work study hours, and other particularities. From those conversations spawned a taxes workshop in winter term (a partnership between DOSO, TRIO, and Financial Aid) to teach students about the basics of taxes. On NetPartner, there is now a notice to students who may receive fewer work-study hours. 

Harder to document are the sometimes confrontational questions and other contributions I make during AFAC meetings. I have grown increasingly immune to the shame of calling out the sometimes abysmally low rates of diversity in admissions and the inequities found in financial aid. I do not mince my words when I see things incongruent with the college’s dearly beloved but often neglected commitments to diversity, equity, and belonging.

As a CSA senate member, I have also been active in the community efforts advocating for measures against food insecurity over the summer. Since last summer, I’ve given presentations, introduced resolutions, analyzed and communicated survey results, and otherwise spread information and awareness of the lived reality that many students go through. Despite all that’s been done, there are no meaningful results to bring anyone any level of satisfaction or admiration, but I promise to endure and continue on with the work. Stability and continuity in this would be best for everyone.  

Such a pledge may alienate those who fall outside the brackets that receive financial aid. To that, I assert that I simply cannot make the false claim that I can represent everyone equally. I am critically aware of my positionality and do not care to flatten it to broaden my mission to vague generalities of representing (all) students in the admissions and financial aid realms. Perhaps this reads as too pointed, too narrow, or too stubborn, but that is ultimately a reflection of what my experiences have come to prioritize. My commitments are bare to see. I do hope my history shows me as a worthwhile candidate. 

It is with great pleasure and humility that I toss my hat into the ring for the CSA/ResLife Liaison. I have been a Resident Assistant for two years, and am a recipient of the esteemed New Resident Assistant of the Term and Bulletin Board of the Term awards. I look forward to continuing my relationship with the Office of Residential Life, and would enjoy and respect the immense responsibility that comes from being a CSA member. In CSA, I would continue to act as a courageous voice for students in communicating accolades and grievances to the ResLife office. There is simply no other candidate (who has my experience and passion for this role).

I would be excited and honored to serve as the CCCE Liaison for CSA, helping to expand community service and civic engagement opportunities for Carleton students. Over the past year, I’ve worked as a Special Events Coordinator for SAO, which has given me the chance to organize events across campus and collaborate with a wide range of student clubs and organizations. Through this role, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the importance of student engagement and communication, and I am committed to making CSA a more inclusive and supportive space for all. My work with SAO has also enabled me to partner with CCCE on various joint projects, laying a strong foundation for continued collaboration. In addition, I’ve been involved in WHOA protests and activities, and I’m passionate about supporting similar civic initiatives in the future. As a newly declared political science major, civic engagement is especially important to me. I want to ensure that all students have the opportunity to connect with our local community, raise awareness about the issues they care about, and access educational opportunities that broaden their understanding of the world around them. I believe my experience, skills, and relationships uniquely position me to strengthen the connection between CCCE and CSA—and to help amplify student voices across campus.

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world”. 

Cheesy quote- I know… But hear me out! This idea is profoundly visceral to the philosophy behind my passion for civic engagement: that sustainable change shouldn’t begin with a spectacle, but with a marginal yet meaningful participation. 

I am running for CCCE Liaison because I believe that, as a society, we bear a responsibility to not only address but confront inequity through consistent commitments. Institutions like Carleton are uniquely positioned to cultivate structures of accountability that elevate educational privilege into civic obligation. I have come to see CCCE not merely as a place propagating volunteerism but as a generative space for the realization of public purpose. To me, it represents a center that actualizes this ethical imperative by offering students the opportunity to think beyond the academics, to act with intention, and to contribute in tangible ways. 

As a liaison, I hope to become the bridge between CCCE and CSA, ensuring that CCCE programs align with the impending concerns of our student body while also actively facilitating the implementation of the center’s initiatives. In my past liaison and communication roles, I’ve learned that attentive listening is the first step towards representing a group as trust is built through transparent communication. I am committed to attending biweekly meetings to maintain a continuous dialogue that amplifies responsiveness and collaboration. I had the opportunity to consult with last year’s CCCE Liaison, who emphasized the need for greater attention to the environmental justice areas of CCCE. Building on her directive, I intend to continue advancing projects that address food insecurity through partnerships with IFSA and the Food and Environmental Justice cohort. This effort resonates with my beliefs that student government should not only advocate but also act. Moreover, I aim to increase student involvement in CCCE opportunities by further promoting Academic Civic Engagement (ACE) courses and partnerships with student organizations interested in community-based work. In stepping into this role, I hope to not only uphold the work already in motion but to help expand the imaginative reach of civic engagement on campus. For me, the CCCE Liaisonship is not just a position; it reflects a dedication to affirming that Carleton’s values are lived, not just reinstated.

As a sophomore double majoring in Political Science and Mathematics, and the founder of Free Thoughts Institute—an NGO dedicated to providing political education in autocratic regions—I bring both personal passion and practical experience to the role of CCCE Liaison. My candidacy is rooted in a commitment to deepening campus-community collaboration, promoting inclusive civic learning, and expanding student access to engaged scholarship.

If elected, I will focus on the following priorities:

1. Empower Civic Learning Across Disciplines
Having worked in legal advocacy and public policy spaces, I believe that every academic field has something to contribute to civic life. I will collaborate with faculty and CCCE staff to support Academic Civic Engagement (ACE) courses and help students across majors see how their knowledge can drive social impact.

2. Support and Strengthen Student-Led Initiatives
As a board member of the Carleton Consulting Club and an editorial board member for UJHS and IOW magazine, I’m committed to lead student teams in pursuing real-world projects with local and global significance. I will advocate for increased visibility and resources for student-led CCCE programs, ensuring their work is celebrated, sustained, and integrated into broader campus life.

3. Bridge Carleton and the Community with Intention
With experience coordinating grassroots education programs like the Northfield public school, the Key, project friendship, and so on, I’ve learned the importance of reciprocity and respect when engaging off-campus. I aim to promote partnerships that center community-defined needs, especially in areas like educational equity, food justice, and immigrant health. I will also work to expand access to community-based work-study jobs for students from all backgrounds.

4. Make Civic Engagement More Accessible and Inclusive
I will work to lower barriers to entry for students new to civic work by developing orientation resources, peer mentorship, and CCCE info sessions, especially for first-gen and international students who may not be familiar with these pathways. Drawing from my own experiences navigating unfamiliar systems, I am committed to making CCCE a space where everyone feels they belong.

5. Foster Long-Term Commitment to Democratic Participation

 Inspired by my academic focus on democracy and civil society, I want to help students see civic engagement not as a one-off activity, but as a lifelong commitment. Whether through voting, volunteering, organizing, or policymaking, I believe CCCE can be a launchpad for student leadership in a time of deep democratic need.

I would be honored to represent the student body as CCCE Liaison. I will bring energy, humility, and strategy to the role—and work with you to keep civic engagement bold, inclusive, and real.

I’m Dash, a sophomore Economics major from Seattle. I’m on the Track and Field team, a Sports Photographer for all Carleton teams, and also involved with the Consulting Club (where I serve as President), the Investment Banking/Private Equity Association, and the Responsible Investing Committee. I’m running to be your PEAR CSA Liaison because I love Carleton Athletics and believe Carleton thrives when we all make an effort to build community.

As PEAR Liaison, I would do my best to act in the best interest of athletes and our athletic programs as well as push for furthering the connection of athletics to the rest of campus by:

• Continue to encourage the use of athletic social media in a fun and engaging way – student-athletes sharing their academic, athletic, and personal experiences to show their interests and personalities
• Continue to host and promote spirit events and theme nights that bring non-athletes and athletes together in celebration – think the Carleton Triathlon, Football tailgates, promoting Intramural Sports and tournaments, etc
• Encourage cross-involvement between athletes and student orgs, and help build a culture where athletic identity is seen as complementary to Carleton’s academic and creative traditions

As PEAR liaison, I want to help represent the needs and desires of those who participate in athletic engagements across campus. I love Carleton Athletics and also want to build stronger connections between our athletic programs and the rest of campus life.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

My name is Ian Chang, and I want you to vote for me as your Office of Intercultural Life Liaison. I’m currently double majoring in Biology and Mathematics, with minors in Public Policy and Data Science. I’ve lived in New Jersey, Michigan, Dallas, and North Carolina, bringing a diverse range of experiences to Carleton. 

On campus, I serve as the OIL Liaison for CSA and as a member of the Carleton Responsible Investments Committee. I’m also actively involved in Karl-Pop, Quiz Bowl, and the Taiwanese Cultural Society. 

I’m running to be OIL Liaison because I want to continue making a positive impact. My platform, Vote for CHANGe, focuses on improving student access to campus amenities and addressing broader quality-of-life concerns. 

Thank you for your time, and I hope to earn your support! 

What I’ve Been Working on in CSA 

Transportation: I’m working to introduce a bike share system to give students—especially those without cars—greater mobility around campus and beyond. 

Mobile OneCards: We’ve all forgotten our OneCard and had to rely on a friend to swipe us into a dorm. While Carleton still uses physical IDs, many schools have adopted mobile IDs for dorm and dining hall access and through CSA, I’m working to push Carleton toward a mobile OneCard option, providing students with a convenient alternative using the devices we already carry every day. 

What I Want to Push For 

Meal Plan Reform: I will continue fighting to remove the mandatory meal plan for our class. Additionally, I’ll push for more equitable pricing—because why does the 7-meal plan cost twice as much as buying seven meals a week with cash? 

Actually Late Late Night: We all know Bon Appétit won’t keep Late Night open until 2 AM every day, but I plan to work to at least extend the current midnight closing time to weekdays–because let’s be real, since when was 10 pm late? 

A More Flexible S/Cr/NC System: Right now, the scrunch limit is 6 credits per term, which usually means you can scrunch one class. But what if you’re taking a 5-week course or a class with a separate lab? By increasing the limit to 9 credits per term, students would have the flexibility to scrunch both a main course and its lab—or a 3-credit course without it interfering with their other plans.

I want to keep making Carleton a better place for all of us—whether that means expanding transportation options, improving dining, or pushing for fairer academic policies. With your support, we can make these changes happen. Vote Ian Chang for OIL Liaison!

(I have done this way too many times now; why am I always running for stuff. I’ll stop senior year, trust)

This would be my third year serving as the ISL Liaison for CSA, and I feel very prepared to continue this position. I’m running for re-election because I believe in the importance of continuity and building upon the foundation I’ve laid during my past terms.

As an international student myself, I have a good understanding of the needs and challenges faced by the ISL target student body. I am confident that I can effectively advocate for their concerns and issues. 

In last year’s platform, I mentioned that I wanted to work on covering the Optional Practical Training (OPT) fee for low income students, and I am happy to report that this has been done! (With significant help from Liz Cody, the director of ISL who had been working on this issue for years! Liz is also incredible and she has lowkey adopted all the international kids on campus and we love her!) 

I don’t have anything concrete to work on for this year, but I’m very confident that I can adapt, formulate, and hopefully achieve, anything that needs to be done. Thanks for trusting me with this 🙂

1. Amplify LGBTQIA+ Student Voices 

a. Regularly consult with LGBTQIA+ persons at Carleton College. 

b. Advocate for inclusion of gender and sexuality considerations in all-campus policy (e.g., housing, mental health, security, curriculum). 

2. Strengthen Intersectional Programming 

a. Support more collaborations between LGBTQIA+ students and academic departments for inclusive panels and workshops. 

3. Push for More Inclusive Campus Structures 

a. Advocate for improved access to gender-inclusive bathrooms and housing across campus. 

4. Visibility, Celebration, and Education 

a. Support ongoing and new traditions like Gaypril, Trans Day of Visibility, Winter Book Club, and hopefully many more! 

b. Assist in launching educational information on how to build broader allyship for student organizations and student staff regarding LGBTQIA+ issues at Carleton.

5. Communication 

a. Provide regular updates from CSA meetings to the GSC community.

b. Create open office hours and feedback forms to ensure every student has a voice in the change needed at Carleton.

I am incredibly delighted to be running again for the Chaplain’s Office Liaison. I have held this role for the past two years and would be incredibly excited to continue to serve CSA in this position. I have worked in the Chapel as a Chaplain’s Associate (CA) since my Freshman year, and will be continuing to work there next year as well. In my role as a CA, I meet with the Chaplain, and other CAs every week to discuss and plan events, and thus will be able to communicate needs and concerns of the Chapel and religious life on campus to CSA and keep the Chapel’s office informed of pertinent discussions and decisions of the CSA. Also, at the Chapel we plan all sorts of campus wide and community events, which has allowed me to interact with and support a lot of different student groups. I also serve on CSA’s Budget Committee, which has brought me a lot of experience in understanding how CSA supports student organizations. Between all of these experiences and knowledge, I am well qualified to act as a liaison between the Chaplain’s Office and CSA, as well as advocate for the needs of student groups.

I have been the Office of Health Promotion (OHP) liaison for the past two years and currently work in the OHP as a Student Wellness Advocate (SWA). My job with OHP allows me to be closely connected with the office’s goals and missions and stay up to date on our programs and initiatives. This connection has allowed me to effectively advocate for OHP in CSA meetings and maintain a strong relationship between OHP and CSA. Additionally my two years of experience in this position have
allowed me to gain a strong understanding of the processes of CSA and how to advocate for, create and access funding for new OHP related projects and programs. This expertise will help me to continue to gain support for health and wellness related programs on campus. In the past years I have worked to facilitate CSA funding for campus-wide menstrual supplies through OHP, and a new initiative for expanded fruit options in the dining halls.

I hope to continue to use my role as OHP liaison to advocate for the health and wellbeing of the campus population and promote OHP’s health and wellness initiatives and programming through CSA. I aim to respond to the needs of the campus community and facilitate dialogue between the student body, OHP and CSA through which these needs can be addressed and our campus can continue to grow and flourish.

Hi! I’m Christina Song (she/her), a first-year student on the pre-med track, planning to double major in Chemistry and SOAN, with a minor in Theatre. I’m originally from Irvine, California, but I was raised primarily in Canada and South Korea—so I understand what it’s like to navigate Carleton from both a domestic and international perspective.

I’m running for OHP Liaison because I know how disorienting college can be without a clear safety net. When I arrived at Carleton, I was excited and motivated—but soon found myself overwhelmed by illness, academic pressure, and cultural adjustment. I got sick frequently, especially during seasonal transitions, and trying to keep up with coursework while physically and mentally drained made it hard to stay afloat. The experience taught me that student wellness is about more than just having resources like SHAC or TimelyCare—it’s about whether those resources feel accessible, relevant, and compassionate. It’s about building a campus culture where students don’t have to struggle silently.

As a certified Mental Health First Aider, I’ve spent this year engaged in conversations around equitable care, cultural stigma, and support systems. If elected, I’ll bring that perspective into action by working toward the following goals:

1. Streamline Flexible Mental Health Academic Policies & Grace Periods

• Advocate for a standardized, campus-wide framework for mental health-related absences and assignment extensions. 
• Ensure that students are not required to disclose or “prove” personal struggles in order to receive accommodations.
• Collaborate with faculty, the Dean of Students Office, and OHP to promote “grace periods” that allow students to request short-term academic flexibility without documentation. 

2. Redefine Rest Culture through the “Sleep First” Campaign & Rest Zones 

• Develop a CSA-backed campaign promoting rest as a form of resilience and academic success.

• Distribute free sleep wellness kits (earplugs, masks, white noise resources) to students during midterms and finals.
• Convert underutilized corners of academic buildings like Anderson and the Libe basement into quiet rest areas equipped with beanbags, soft mats, and low lighting for brief breaks or power naps between classes.
• Install seasonal hammocks in shaded green spaces during spring and fall term, offering students a peaceful, accessible way to rest outdoors.

3. Launch Peer-Led Wellbeing Days

• Organize themed days in partnership with OHP focused on destigmatizing mental health, promoting wellness tools, and sharing student experiences.
• Host hands-on sessions like journaling for self-reflection, DIY aromatherapy, resilience training, or movement-based mental health practices: yoga, dance breaks, or silent disco meditation! 
• Set up tables with de-stress kits (tea, fidget tools, affirmation cards) and free snacks. 

4. TimelyCare Information Sessions

• Create accessible, student-centered guides on how to use TimelyCare effectively—especially for ongoing or preventative care, not just emergencies. 
• Host information sessions and tabling events to increase awareness and encourage use early in the term.  

Wellness at Carleton shouldn’t be something students are expected to figure out alone—it should be a visible, accessible part of campus life. I’m not running because I have all the answers, but because I believe in leading with honesty, care, and action. I’m committed to amplifying student voices and working with OHP to build a stronger, more compassionate campus. Thank you for reading my platform—it would mean so much to me to earn your vote!

I have been in the OAR Liaison position and have been an OAR Peer Leader for the past two years. In that time, I’ve led many programs and initiatives, including an LTC panel for faculty on how to work with neurodivergent students, the Association of Neurodivergent Students, and OAR art events. I also have experience navigating Carleton as a disabled student. Due to premature birth at 27 weeks and a brain bleed at three days old, I have lived with hydrocephalus since I was an infant and have had to navigate challenging situations in school because of it. I’m running for re-election because I am uniquely qualified and equipped to enrich accessibility at Carleton on account of my experience living with a disability and my work promoting accessibility.

Hi everyone! I’m Abhimanyu, and I am here with some food for thought (get it, because dining hall liaison?). Anyways, I digress. I have heard many concerns about the dining hall, and will aim to use my position to address some of the primary ones. Firstly, I see a high demand for berries to be available as part of the fresh fruits in the dining halls, and I wholeheartedly agree! I think that berries, especially in the right season, are almost universally loved and should be a part of our fruit selection. Secondly, I have gauged some demand for avocados, and want to see what can be done about making those available. While I know they oxidise easily, I would be very keen to explore options to make it possible. Thirdly, I would like to address an issue with the Saturday Breakfasts. They have next to nothing available relative to breakfasts on other days, and so barely seem like a separate meal, and should not therefore be counted as one on the meal plan. I want to work to either alter the meal plans to reflect this, or alter the Saturday breakfast. I have only focused on these three points right now, but I am very open to suggestions on more issues to address in the future, and will gladly do so should you want me to! After all, this is note a “dine-asty”, its a democracy!(sorry, I will show myself out!) Thank you for your support and I hope for a fruitful year ahead (pun absolutely intended)!

The ITS Liaison is the chief link between CSA and the ITS department, primarily through meetings with the ITS department and the Library and IT (LIBIT) committee. Throughout my tenure as ITS Liaison, I have fulfilled both of these roles, ensuring that the CSA knows what’s going on with ITS. As a senator, I have worked on the fruit working group, which sought to bring more fresh fruit to the dining halls, and I am currently working with the food insecurity working group, aiming to solve food insecurity challenges at Carleton with a special focus on the summer. Finally, as a member of the governance committee, I have worked hard to ensure that clubs can get chartered in a timely manner in order to ensure a lively student life scene at Carleton. If re-elected to the role of ITS Liaison I will continue working in the ways mentioned above to serve the students of Carleton. 

I am hoping to continue serving the Carleton community because I enjoy serving in the CSA Senate and want to continue to represent students’ interests. In part, I am hoping to continue fostering dialog in CSA and between my liaison office. I am fit to be the Security Services Liaison because I’m an EMT and am hoping to help build relationships between students and Security.

I’m planning to continue working on communication issues in the community, serving as a student voice, and working more on security-related issues.

Hi everyone!

My name is Mariana Duran, and I’m a sophomore from Houston, Texas, majoring in Political Science and International Relations with a minor in Educational Studies. I’m a proud TRIO student and currently serve as a student representative on the Academic Standing Committee, a Student Departmental Advisor for Educational Studies, and a Residential Assistant in La Casa del Sol and CHAI, two of our multicultural houses serving Latiné/Hispanic and Asian communities on campus.

I’m deeply passionate about social justice and committed to supporting low-income and first-generation students. At Carleton, this means helping students find a sense of belonging and connecting them with the resources they need to thrive both academically and socially.

Outside of my academic and leadership roles, you can find me dancing with Karl-Pop, attending LASO and COSEA events, and taking part in TRIO activities.

TRIO truly feels like a home away from home. It’s a space where students come together to share a good meal at Comfort Food Fridays, borrow books through the Lending Library, and form meaningful connections through the mentoring program. For many of us, TRIO has been a key part of creating a supportive and empowering experience at Carleton. As TRIO Liaison, my goal is to advocate for the program so that these positive experiences can continue for future Carleton students.

That’s why I’m excited to run for TRIO/SSS Liaison. I would be honored to represent a community that consistently supports, uplifts, and pushes each other to succeed. If elected, I will serve as a bridge between CSA and TRIO, amplifying the voices of TRIO students and staff, advocating for our needs, and making sure more people know about the incredible resources TRIO provides to help students succeed at Carleton and beyond.

Thank you so much for your consideration!