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Mission

To represent the needs and aspirations of all students at the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York to the faculty and administration of the college and university
To protect the rights and welfare of students at the College of Staten Island
To secure meaningful participation in academic policy curriculum formation, and have representation in other decision-making bodies
To engage in all other activities necessary to represent the students of the College of Staten Island
To advocate for the proper and responsible disbursement and expenditure of all Student Activity Fees
This body does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, creed, national or social origin, differently abled, citizenship status, or any other reasons

About Current SG Senate How to Join

CSI Student Government is made up of 26 senators who serve as advocates, representatives, and leaders for the student body. Our Senate works throughout the year to turn student concerns into action through advocacy, campus initiatives, events, services, and collaboration with faculty and administration.

Our work is carried out through eight commissions:

Academic and Curricular Affairs Commission;
Accessibility, Inclusion, and Diversity Commission;
Campus Center, Student Facilities and Sustainability Commission;
Club Commission;
Fiscal and Financial Affairs Commission.
Non-Traditional Students Commission;
Student Elections and Advocacy Commission;
Student Services Commission
- Student Government may also establish committees throughout the year to address emerging student needs and develop new initiatives.

Beyond representing students in College decision-making, Student Government gives senators hands-on experience in leadership, advocacy, event planning, budgeting, collaboration, and responsible management of Student Activity Fees. Through the Club Commission, Student Government also supports approximately 45 student clubs each year through funding and operational assistance and helps sponsor major campus traditions such as the Club Fair, Club Festival, and Club Awards Ceremony.

At its core, Student Government is here to listen to students, advocate for them, and help make CSI a campus where students feel informed, supported, involved, and represented.

2026-2027 Student Government Representatives:

Gabriella Rosales, President
Katarina Bartholomew, Vice President
John Carp, Upper Division Senator
Thomas Chen, Upper Division Senator
Maya Corda, Upper Division Senator
Alexandra Deligente, Lower Division Senator
Ethan Farrell, Upper Division Senator
Ulises Fernandez, Graduate Division Senator
Kinga Karp, Lower Division Senator
Nicole Kindja, Lower Division Senator
Michael Levitas, Graduate Division Senator
Marco Mazzaferro, Lower Division Senator
Angie Mekki, Upper Division Senator
Yessica Montalvo Mejia, Upper Division Senator
Stephanie Rojas Hernandez, Upper Division Senator
Josue Rosa, Lower Division Senator
Sameeha Saleem, Lower Division Senator
Sohaib Saleem, Upper Division Senator
Isaac Sheran-Ramirez, Upper Division Senator
Elisa Ujkashi, Upper Division Senator

General Elections for all 26 seats, as well as various other Student Leadership roles, are traditionally held in the spring semester. Those elected during these General Elections will take office as of June 1st of that year for the upcoming Academic year (June 1st - May 31st). In addition, there may be in-house elections at the beginning of the fall semester should any vacancies need to be filled. If there are more than 5 vacancies in the fall term, then a special General Election will be held to fill those vacant senator positions. Any student who has earned at least six (6) credits with a GPA of 2.25 or above can run for a seat on CSI's Student Government. You can have a say in making college some of the best years of your life and the lives of your classmates.

Helpful links & Downloads

Constitution of the CSI Student Government

Contact Information

Claire James

Student Government Coordinator

Building 1C, Room 207

Phone: 718-982-3083

Email Claire James

Lisa Caruso-Colon

Office Assistant for Student Government

Building 1C, Room 207

Phone: 718-982-3082

Email Lisa Caruso-Colon

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM