Sophia Adeghe

Biography

Hi everyone! My name is Sophia Adeghe and I’m a sophomore in CC studying Economics and on the premed track. I’m originally from Brooklyn but grew up in Pennsylvania. After serving as Vice President of Finance last year, I’m excited to continue in this position. I am looking forward to welcoming students back and increasing club funding to make up for lost time.

Platform

Mental Health and Wellness:

Making the COVID-19 Academic Adjustments Permanent Pass/fail deadline always at the end of the semester

Pass/fail one additional major class

Pass/fail one core class

Moving the CC deadline later to be in line with the SEAS drop deadline (in November vs. in October)

Diversify CPS outside referral service Helping students return from medical leave by creating a system where they could opt-in to be paired with CPS counselors or other students in similar situations to ease their transition back into

Columbia Financial Accessibility:

Expanding CCSC’s Metrocard Initiative, increasing it from being 6 swipes once a year, to 6 swipes twice a semester

Subsidizing off campus events, including tickets to shows, movies, museums, sports games, and more

Institutionalizing CCSC’s winter break meal program, which provides FLEX dollars for low incomes students staying on campus for winter break

Institutionalizing CCSC’s Resources Fund, which purchases a variety of items for low incomes students, from iPads to professional clothing

Continuing work with Scott Wright and the Deans Offices to implement a plan that would make textbooks both affordable and accessible to all

Community & Traditions:

Annual Welcome Back! outdoor festival in the fall

Creating a buddy program for the Class of 2024 to help ease their transition into campus life