Below you will find candidate information as part of the 2026 student government elections. Students can vote starting April 6 - 10, 2026 via Triton Link. For more information about the election, please visit the elections page or contact the Roosevelt College Elections Manager at krramirez@ucsd.edu and/or the Roosevelt College Elections Representative at jew033@ucsd.edu.
Eleanor Roosevelt College is such a vibrant community that deserves reciprocity and intention in its governance. As a student in ERC, I've had the privilege to serve in a variety of positions for the college, including as an Orientation Leader, SCERC’s Director of Enterprise, and Resident Advisor. During my time in these positions, I've worked with students and advisors alike to both improve, and also learn about the community we call home. I've witnessed students grow to love ERC through events, org involvement, and even just MMW study nights in their common room. As a candidate for VP Internal, I prioritize fostering a sense of belonging in ERC, where students feel free to be themselves and indulge in events that represent their interests. This college was born from inclusion and built on community, and I seek to emulate those exact qualities during my tenure if elected for Vice President Internal. My platform can effectively be boiled down to ensuring ethical spending, inter-office collaboration (ERC’s res-life, academic affairs, and student affairs), and protecting the integrity of student activism. In SCERC, we have the privilege to represent students from an incredible variety of backgrounds, and they each deserve to be represented and protected by those they entrust enough to elect to a platform. Fuck ICE and feel free to ask me about any student initiatives.
As Director of Special Events, I am committed to planning and executing large-scale events that energize the entire ERC community and strengthen our collective morale. I will collaborate closely with SCERC and other ERC committees to ensure every event reflects and celebrates the diversity of our student body. Events like Winter Formal and MMW Blowout are more than just big-name programs; they are opportunities for our community to come together beyond lecture halls and discussion boards. They create space for connection, celebration, and shared experiences that define what it means to be part of ERC. I will approach each event with intentionality, ensuring they are inclusive, engaging, and meaningful for all students. Through the understanding that these events are funded by student fees, I will prioritize responsible budgeting, transparency, and careful planning to maximize impact while honoring the trust placed in this role. My goal is to make our major events not only well-executed, but truly memorable moments that bring ERC together as one community.
Hey Tritons! My name is Taim AlFaraje, I’m a first year, and I’m running to be your ERC senator! What students need most is a voice to represent their wants and needs. A senator's purpose is to provide a voice for those who don’t have the opportunity to do so, and to enact change in their community and beyond to create a comfortable space for all. Because of this, it will be my goal to be as open and accessible to all as possible and to address any concerns.
A prevalent issue I’ve observed in ERC is students struggling to keep up with their workloads. The work that comes with MMW is way too much for students to handle and takes an absurd amount of time to finish. When we already have to make time for our other classes, extracurriculars, social lives, family, and more, a writing sequence that is required should not stop us from enjoying the college experience. It’s not an issue of laziness, but rather of excellence. I will work with the academic senate and MMW faculty to reduce the class’s workload and create a space where students who have already taken MMW can assist those who are struggling.
Another issue I’ve seen in ERC is a lack of signage for accessible routes for disabled students. ERC can be hard to get around for disabled students since non-accessible routes are largely required to reach certain areas, and although accessible routes do exist, they’re few and far between and are not clearly labeled or easy to reach. I will work with the Office for Students with Disabilities and the Directors of Residence Life to ensure that disabled students can move around campus freely and feel cared for.
Additionally, I believe free speech is an unequivocal right not only for students but also for people. In America and all over the world, we see events taking place that we know we should speak up about and act on, as it’s the right thing to do, but we avoid doing so for numerous reasons. Students from around the world throughout history have been an instrumental part in human rights and political change and advocacy, and UCSD should carry this on. I will make it a priority to create spaces for students to advocate for issues they care about, anonymously and/or openly, so they can feel that their issues are being addressed.
As a candidate for AS Senator of Eleanor Roosevelt College, I am dedicated to empowering students within the community on their academic and personal endeavors. My goal is to establish a transparent and collaborative environment through consistent communication and outreach with ERC students, ensuring that every voice is heard and every issue is addressed. Furthermore, I will fully commit my time and effort on initiatives that focus on placing students first and cultivating an inclusive ERC community. I understand the stresses and concerns that students face while navigating through university life, and they deserve a qualified senator with the proper experience to advocate for their needs and interests.
My time as an ERC student has been defined through substantial involvement in the community, including as Apartment Representative in Student Council of ERC, Advocacy Coordinator in the Associated Students Office of Local Affairs, and an Orientation Leader. In these positions, I have coordinated and executed numerous initiatives intended to fulfill an extensive range of student interests such as ERC’s Winter Welcome social, a healthy living and off-campus housing fair, and an immigration expo with a panel of experts on the topic. My experiences have equipped me with the essential knowledge and passion required for a position such as this and has given me purposeful insight into the importance of uplifting student voices and the value of community, which I aspire to continue upholding as ERC’s AS Senator. Through advocacy and action, I aim to connect ERC students with AS and SCERC while adhering to the “Scholarship, Leadership, Service” motto that our college strives to encompass.