CLA Dean’s Student Advisory Council

The Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) consists of students from various College of Liberal Arts (CLA) majors and departments. The student led council is comprised of students who have been selected to serve as the voice of a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population and as a liaison between students and CLA Dean's office.  Oversight for DSAC is provided by , Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts.  

Purpose:

  • To facilitate communication and relationships between CLA students, faculty, staff and administrators.
  • To participate in CLA focused event planning and workshops. 
  • To foster increased awareness and visibility of the CLA.
  • To be actively engaged in improving CLA and TU student spirit as a collective whole.

Responsibilites:

  • Serve as a student representative to the CLA Dean's office.
  •  Provide student perspectives on issues, policies and procedures.
  • Provide feedback and suggest ways to improve student experience.
  • Provide feedback on CLA initiatives.
  • Assist with college recruitment activities such as TU4U, open house, etc. 

There are three levels of participation that are available to interested students:

  • Leadership
  • Active participant
  • Event volunteers

Interested in joining DSAC?  Please contact Associate Dean, to discuss the nomination and selection process. 

Current DSAC Members:

Contact:

Name Area of Study Status
Cannon, Arielle SOAN-BS Senior
Carnero, Nicole SOAN-BS, Honors College Senior
Donovan, Dorian FMST-BS Junior
Hackerman, Bethany PSYC-BS Senior
Huls, Aspen HIST-BS and RLST-BS Junior
Joglar, Julian FORL-BS Sophomore
Puente, Matthew COMM-BS, RLST- BS Senior
Ragan, Skye GEOG-BS Junior
Schatz, Kara PSYC-BS Senior
Ziafat, Megan SOAN-BS Sophomore

DSAC Member Bios

Hi! My name is Arielle Cannon. I'm currently a Senior majoring in Sociology with a Cultural Studies minor. Additionally, I work as the Undergrad Assistant for Student Success in CLA. I am interested in learning about other students' experience in the College of Liberal Arts and helping with any problems they might be having. Outside of CLA, I am the President of the TU Kpop Dance Club and the Treasurer of the Korean American Student Association. I can help students find ways to get involved on campus and find clubs that match their interests. Feel free to contact me through email at any time, . I wish everyone a good academic year!

Hi! My name is Nicole Carnero and I am from Prince George’s County, Maryland. I am from Peru and a first-generation Senior in the Honors College studying Sociology-Anthropology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Human Rights & History. I am the Co-Chair of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council and have been in the council since I was a freshman. In addition to my role in DSAC, I am the Tiger Stripes Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Student Association while being a consistent member of ALPFA. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching movies, arts & crafts, and hanging out with my friends. With my role in the Council, I hope to make CLA students into a tighter community with more engagement from the Council to hear from students. I want to put in my best efforts to be familiar with different departments and concerns students may have about CLA. Anyone is welcome to approach me to talk about the Criminal Justice department or the CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at  and please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for reading and I hope everyone has a successful academic year!

Hi! My name is Dorian Donovan and I am a junior studying Family/Human Services. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am in the Bettering Black Minds Club, and I work as a registered behavioral technician. As a part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I hope to encourage more students to use the resources Towson has to offer. I would also like to help students and faculty to be able to have a healthy discussion on any current issues in the world, to see what we can do as a whole. I am happy to talk to you about my experience as a transfer, as a Family Studies major, or if you need a guide in the CLA department. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted . Have a wonderful year!

Hi my name is Bethany Hackerman. I am from Baltimore County, Maryland. I am a Senior Psychology major with a double minor in Family studies and Jewish studies. You may see me around campus as I work at the Writing Center and as a CCA at 10 west. Feel free to reach out to me at  with any questions, concerns, or if you just want to chat!

Hey! My name is Aspen Huls and I am a Junior double majoring in Religious Studies and History, and minoring in Museum Studies. In addition to serving as a Co-Chair for the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and participant in Phi Alpha Theta. I want to utilize my time here to represent student voices and advocate for change that the CLA community asks for. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in either History or Religious Studies, and in CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at . Hope you have a great school year!

Good day to all of you! My name is Julian Joglar and I am a sophomore in the Honors College pursuing a double major in Psychology and Spanish. I am originally from Harford County (specifically Abingdon :D), although I am a military brat, so I am from many places such as Germany! In my free time, I enjoy cooking traditional Puerto Rican meals, playing video games with friends, reading a light novel, or simply just relaxing after a long day. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am heavily involved in Pasión, the Latin dance team here on campus, as I am the co-fundraising chair. As a DSAC member, I aspire to bring people closer together with more awareness of the unique differences and perspectives we all bring. With a love of psychology and people, I want to spread more awareness around mental health along with how various past experiences and cultural backgrounds shape who we are. It is my goal to work with and understand anyone who has a concern in order to build a stronger and more close-knit community here in CLA. I am more than happy to talk to you about my experience in both the Psychology and Spanish departments, as well as CLA as a whole, so please do not feel that if you are not in either department that I would not want to help! If you have any questions, ideas, suggestions, or concerns in relation to DSAC, please feel free to reach out to me at . Although until then, I wish for all to have a lovely and enriching year!

Hi! My name is Matt Puente, and I am currently a Senior studying both Communications and Religion as a double major. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in World Religions Roundtable, which focuses on and discusses issues and topics pertaining to national and international religions. Academics aside, I enjoy music, literature, exercise, and spending time with friends. As a member of the Council, I hope to connect with others at the university, foster a diverse sense of community, and bring to light new student experiences and perspectives. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in the Religious Studies department and CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at . Hope you have a great school year!

 

Hi! My name is Kara Schatz and I am a senior psychology major and sociology minor here at Towson University. Outside of school, I love to practice yoga, read, and create art. I also work in the writing center as a writing fellow and undergraduate writing tutor. This has created a passion within me for helping students academically succeed. My goal as a member of the Dean's Student Advisory Council is to create a sense of community and safeness within the College of Liberal Arts so students have the best opportunity possible to succeed. I also want to focus on advocating for the overall mental health and wellbeing of undergraduate students. Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, or concerns via email: .