Mission
Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council builds community by facilitating communication between students, faculty and administration. We promote cross-disciplinary student work and student health and well-being. We represent the diversity of the student body by advocating for inclusion and equity at all levels of decision-making.
2020/21 SCSC Goals
- Increase our presence, reach and visibility within the conservatory.
- Create more programming advocating marginalized students and to foster productive conversations on how to better serve them.
- Take actionable steps towards making the conservatory a more diverse, inclusive and equitable place.
- Financially support the creative endeavors of students as much as we can.
- Connect conservatory students with resources that will improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
- Help close the gaps in communication between conservatory students, faculty and staff.
Meetings
The Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council meets weekly from 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. every Monday that academic classes meet. The weekly meetings alternate between committee meetings, full council meetings and meetings with the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean. 2020/21 committees are Diversity, Fundraising and Mental Health/Wellness.
Membership
The Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council seeks motivated, involved individuals who are leaders amongst their peers. Each semester, council members nominate Shenandoah Conservatory students from all departments to be prospective members of the council. Written and video application responses are both accepted.
The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Meet the 2020/21 SCSC Members
Ashayla Byrd ’21
President
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in English
Nicolette Peron ’21
Vice President
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Fundraising Committee
Damaris Odebode ’21
Secretary
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Jamie Shegogue ’23
Treasurer
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Fundraising Committee
Claire Ballard ’23
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Health & Wellness Committee
Madeline Bevins ’23
Member
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Health & Wellness Committee
Camila Calderon ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Maggie Defrees ’23
Member
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Communications Committee
Laurel Hinton ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Communications Committee
Gracie Keener ’23
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Health & Wellness Committee
Mike Pratt ’21
Member
Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Eve Stanley ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Communications Committee
Support SCSC Grants
The Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council is raising money to provide a new opportunity for student support grants. These grants will provide support in addition to the funding presently made available through the Dean’s Circle for summer festivals, off-campus educational opportunities and professional development opportunities.
Give today and double your impact! The Dean’s Circle will match the first $300 in donations to create our Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council support grants fund. Donations at every amount make a big difference in a student’s experience at Shenandoah Conservatory and their future career.
Apply for SCSC Grants
Students are encouraged to apply for support of all types of projects and needs for classroom materials. Such opportunities include the creation of degree capstone projects, recordings of professional materials, the opportunity to obtain professional class materials and equipment, and more.
If you would like to apply for this exceptional grant, more information will be provided in the near future.
Make a Difference
The grant I received from the conservatory is truly what brought my ShenCoLAB project to life. The grant allowed some of the stress of costly things to be taken off my shoulders so that I could focus on the things that were most important to me, which was my artistic vision. I am very grateful for what the conservatory was able to provide for me and that my vision could come to life!
– Lily Farrar ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance)
Contact Us
Questions? Email scsc@su.edu to learn more about the Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council.
