SEED students held elections yesterday for president of the group,
along with representatives for each committee. The students were eager to set
committees up since their arrival according to Silvia Castillo, “It helps bring
up the morale of the group when ever everyone has something to do, everyone
feels needed or important in one way or another.”
The committees being voted on included an executive board, a public relations
committee, health, cultural events, and event planning committee. The number of
students in the group is relatively small (17) some of them are in two
different committees so that there are enough for everyone to fill at
least one position.
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| Newly Elected SEED President Ana Mancia |
Ana Mancia from Santa Ana, El
Salvador was elected president by the SEED students . Her duties include
mediating meetings, and speaking on behalf of the group to their instructors
and program coordinators. Ana is also the first female president selected within
the five cohorts that have studies at CSUDH.
Culture plays a big role in the importance of choosing committees amongst the
group. According to Carlos Sandoval, “We come from a collectivistic society. We
are used to making decisions as a group, whether it be a family unit, a
community, or within our school districts. It is seen as selfish for one person
to be individualistic or only care for themselves.
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