Yuval Cohen
President
Contact info:
Email: president@as.ucsb.edu
Office Hours:
My office hours can be scheduled at calendly.com/as-president.
As a first-generation and undocumented student, I am lucky to be a part of such an amazing community here at UCSB. I know that this year has brought on many difficulties for us all, and I am determined to bring forth all my passion and dedication to fulfill the needs of students. I am qualified, capable, and ready to be the voice of the students and advocate for YOU.
MY EXPERIENCE:
– Current Off-Campus Senator
– COVID-19 Task Force Member: provided hundreds of students with emergency grants
– Basic Needs Committee Chair
– Director of Dream Scholar Affairs for the Office of the President
– Fellow for the Office of the President & Human Rights Board
– UC Advocacy Network Student Ambassador
– AS Visions Task Force Member: ongoing project to plan for the future of UCSB based on the changes students express they desire
MY GOALS:
Basic Needs
– EXPAND the AS COVID-19 Emergency Task Force Grant by reallocating more unused student funds back to students
– GROW the Mental Health Town Hall and mental health resources on campus
– ASSIST the AS Food Bank in implementing a pop-up location in Isla Vista
– COLLABORATE with SVSH organizations to support survivors
– SUPPORT undocumented immigrants on campus by working with USS and IDEAS to raise awareness and expand resources
Academics/Education
– IMPLEMENT a 24 hour cafe on campus
– PRIORITIZE outreach, specifically towards freshmen and transfers, in order to effectively promote campus resources
– EXPAND outdoor study spaces and wifi accessibility off campus
– INCREASE online textbook access and printing access
– ADVOCATE for administration to reduce tuition and student fees
– ESTABLISH more academic advising and mentoring programs