THE NEW Central Student Council (CSC) is set to implement a five-point “T.I.G.E.R. Agenda” of establishing “Thomasian Identity, Inclusive Society, Genuine Concerns, Empowered Studentry, and Responsible Leadership” for Academic Year 2016-2017.
Newly elected CSC President Janela Love Nartates said the council was set on giving local student councils and student organizations a bigger role in the planning and implementation of projects.
CSC Secretary Nina Jessica Pasno said poor information dissemination often resulted in projects not being implemented on time.
“This year, we are really aiming to improve the [information] dissemination, and would make sure that we reach students not just through social media,” Pasno said in a text message.
CSC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Jherome Ramos plans to ensure proper information dissemination through his project “Kumusta Tomasino,” a series of open fora to strengthen connections with local student councils, boost Thomasian awareness and address concerns of students.
Health campaigns, as proposed by CSC Treasurer Glyden Aguilar, will also be one of the major projects of the CSC.
This will include a monthly activity called “Tiger Health,” featuring the release of infographics as well as talks and seminars on health. “Thomasian Fit,” spearheaded by former CSC PRO Ranel Simon Rey, was also a health awareness campaign launched last academic year.
CSC Vice President Steven Grecia‘s “Yellow Info” is a proposed project that involves infographics and online open fora on certain issues. “Tomasino, Anong Say Mo” by former CSC President Anna Mariz Mangalili was a similar project that utilized social media to survey students on activities and issues in the University.
Previous CSC projects that will be continued by the new set of officers include “Diamonds: Financial Stability Forum,” a seminar that monitors the state of the budgets and flow of expenses of local councils and University-wide organizations.
Grecia also said “Scraps at Libro para sa Kinabukasan Mo,” a book fair and fund-raising program previously headed by former CSC secretary Yvonne Yap, would be continued this coming academic year.
Grecia claimed the project “transcends the usual gauge for successful projects” because there was positive response from beneficiaries.
“The proceeds from the aforementioned project were actually for one of our Sunwatch beneficiaries: the children of the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association. That in itself proves the sustainability, practicality, and, quite bluntly, the success of the project,” Grecia said.
Last year, 11 of the 17 projects of the CSC were implemented. Projects that were not implemented were “Growl to Survival” proposed by former CSC vice President John Louis Tingzon, “Tomasmiles” by former CSC Treasurer Roi Sergio Rey, and “Information Dissemination Messaging Suit,” “Roar App,” and “TomaSine” by former CSC PRO Ranel Simon Rey. Mia Arra C. Camacho and Maria Crisanta M. Paloma
