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.
Goals
- Increase our presence, reach and visibility within the conservatory
- Make the Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council more accessible to students and amplify their voices
- Financially support the creative endeavors of conservatory students as much as possible
- Help close the gaps in communication between conservatory students, faculty and staff
- Collaborate with other student groups and organizations
- Assure the student body that we are a safe space
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. 2021/22 committees are Communications; Inclusion, Diversity & Equity; Fundraising; and 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.
Membership and application information coming soon.
2021/22 SCSC Members
Camila Calderon ’22
President
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Laurel Hinton ’22
Vice President
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Maggie Defrees ’23
Secretary
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Communications Committee
Jamie Shegogue ’23
Treasurer
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Fundraising Committee
Maya Bhatnagar ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Stage Management)
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Andy Diaz ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Fundraising Committee
Gracie Keener ’23
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Fundraising Committee
Ruby Larimer ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Communications Committee
Amanda Leyva ’23
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Technology
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Dakota Matos ’24
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Health & Wellness Committee
Tajai Shorter ’23
Member
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Health & Wellness Committee
Eve Stanley ’22
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Communications Committee
Breanah Williams ’23
Member
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity 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.
