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Project groups

Project groups are teams we have created within Student Senate to work collaboratively on our major goals and initiatives. All Senate members are required to serve on a minimum of one Project Group.

Anyone can be a part of our project groups... including you!  Email us at senateprojectgroup@wayne.edu and include the name of the project group in your email. The Chair of the Project Group will help you get involved with our initiatives!

  • Community Affairs

    CAPG

    Chair: Charlie Rougny cjrougny@wayne.edu

    Active Members: Cordelia Krajewski, Hassan Ezzeddine, Finnley Culhane, Angelo Alexander, Issa Hosari, Jasmine Farhat, Emmanuela Johnson, Shreemayi Macha

    Community Affairs is a liaison between Student Government and the Detroit community. Their work involves anything outside the boundaries of the university. Examples include working with neighborhood associations, community organizations, transportation, and off-campus safety issues.

    Current Initiatives:

    • Free Single Use Parking Pass Cards
      • Our goal is to provide more students with the opportunity to use the parking facilities through a parking pass initiative, which offers students single-use swipe passes to be used when parking in the structures or lots around campus, free of charge.
    • Health/Contraception in Vending Machines
      • By providing health and contraception products in vending machines around campus, more students are able to practice healthy and safe measures, while being able to purchase products in a discrete manner. This will help decrease any stigma around sexual health on campus.
    • Mobility Initiative
      • This initiative serves to inform students about transportation on campus, as well as to advocate for new methods of mobility around campus. A How to MOGO video has been posted on our social media, with goals of creating a campus-wide survey about how students feel about transportation/parking on campus.
    • Student Senate x WSU Athletics Collaboration
      • Wayne State is home to many incredible athletic teams and student-athletes. However, there is a clear disconnect between main campus and Wayne State’s athletic achievements. This initiative hopes to improve visibility of varsity sports on campus through tabling-events and collaboration with Student Athletes.
    • Environmental and Infrastructure Affairs Working Group
      • Led by Amulen Rozmus, this collaboration with the Student Services project group strives to connect students with university administration and local leaders. Its goal is to address environmental and infrastructural concerns, such as pedestrian safety and crosswalk timings.

    Meets: Email cjrougny@wayne.edu 

  • Government Affairs

    GAFP

    Chair: Cordelia Krajewski cordelia.krajewski@wayne.edu

    Active Members: Finnley Culhane, Rachel John, Zachary Koerber, Rahkesh Dearing, Anwar Alsanai, Irkia Polus

    The Government Affairs Project Group works on advancing student initiatives at the local, state, and national levels. While maintaining nonpartisan views as the elected student representative body of the University, Government Affairs exerts all efforts to bridge the gap between our Warrior community and our local elected government officials. Government Affairs is also actively advocating for civic duty and civic engagement among students in various ways. On campus, you might find Government Affairs project group members hosting tabling events to register students to vote or providing resources to help students learn more about their right to vote. As such, Government Affairs is involved in voter registration and engagement, elected official speaker series, and awareness of current legislative affairs. You are more than welcome to join the Government Affairs Project Group and join us in our efforts to advocate for our students effectively and be a resource to our Warrior community in all aspects. 

    Current Initiatives: 

    • Voter Advocacy on Campus
      • Setting up voter registration and voter engagement tables throughout our university campus to maintain our civic advocacy efforts of ensuring every Wayne State Warrior is equipped with the necessary tools, information, and resources to exercise their right to vote, amplifying the Warrior voice! 
      • Working in collaboration with Campus Vote Project and Warriors Vote to increase student participation in Michigan elections and civiv advocacy.  
    • Government Officials on Campus
      • An initiative in efforts to bridge the gap between Wayne State students and our elected government officials. 
      • Exerting efforts were made to host elected officials, including our Detroit City Council and State/Federal representatives, to speak to Wayne State students. 
      • Past events including panels titled "Detroit On The Rise" and "Igniting A Civic Spark: Why Your Voice Matters," which brought a collection of state and local election officials on campus to discuss the role students play in government. 
    • Civic Education: Social Media Edition
      • Aims to create nonpartisan educational content through our Student Senate Instagram, a social media platform that many students often scroll through, stay connected with, and learn more from.
      • It is intended to educate students on issues that may be relevant to date, spoken about increasingly, or may directly affect them. 

    Meets: Varies depending on availability. Email cordelia.krajewski@wayne.edu for more information! 

  • Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

    JEDI

    Chair: Ridaa Khan ridaakhan@wayne.edu

    Active Members: Fatima Algahaim, Miriam Moussa, Rune Isherwood, Paris Brown, JT Tinsley

    The JEDI project aims to address justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues affecting the campus.  

    Current Initiatives:  

    1. Bidets on Campus - Student Center Focus Initiative
    2. Improve Women's Only Gym Section Initiative
    3. LGBTQ+ Student Committe
    4. Faculty Training on LGBTQ+ Initiative

    Meets: (Fall 2024) Every other Thursday at 4:30 pm via Zoom - Next meeting is Thursday, September 26

  • Mental Health

    MHPG

    Chair: Jada Shorter jadashorter@wayne.edu

    Active Members: Christopher Roberts, Rachel John, Rune Isherwood, Vyali Naem

    The Mental Health Project Group (MHPG) works to promote, support, and implement initiatives that aim to benefit the general mental health and well-being of the WSU community. Our work includes collaborations between departments such as the Campus Health Center (CHC) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The priority of the MHPG is to destigmatize mental health issues and disorders and, together, cultivate a compassionate campus culture that nurtures resilience, personal growth, and overall mental wellness. 

    Current Initiatives: 

    1. Student Feedback on Experiences Affecting Mental Health Initiative
    2. Mental Health Resources Promotional Video Initiative
    3. Mental Health Social Media Resources Initiative 

    Meets: Every third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am on Zoom.

  • Public Health  

    PHPG

    Chair: Vansh Bhardwaj vanshb@wayne.edu

    Active Members: Sara Ghoddoussi, Ann Mascarenhas, Kenan Sinan, Mohammed Abuelenain, Issa Hosari, Paris Brown, Rachel John

    The goal of the Public Health Project Group is to conceptualize, design and accomplish student-led initiatives that promote the success of the WSU student body, focused on the expansive field of public health. This project group is an excellent medium to practice public health principles in our community and make meaningful connections while doing so. The group works to improve current initiatives and efforts on campus revolving around student health, sustainability, public safety, and more. 

    Current Initiatives: 

    • Amplifying Campus Health Center Resources
      • Ensuring a standardized procedure that dispels anxiety when seeking out Plan B at the Campus Health Center. Creating straightforward access to emergency contraceptive products and providing education on further sexual/mental health resources.
    • Safe Sex Vending Machines
      • Implementing vending machines in residence halls or around campus that promote and encourage the use of contraception. Partnered with the Community Affairs Project Group.
    • Free Menstrual Products
      • Continuing the Free Menstrual Product Pilot Program that is currently offered in select campus bathrooms. 
    • Vaping Education and Student Health Initiative (VESHI)
      • Educating students and providing them with the resources necessary to limit nicotine use. Partnered with the Mental Health Project Group.
    • Sharps Disposal Bins
      • Adding sharps disposal bins to select restrooms across campus.
    • Biodiversity Gardens 
      • Reintroducing biodiversity gardens to campus.
    • Campus Composting Education 
      • Working to create a map and furthering the information given to students about composting on campus.
    • Recycling Signage
      • Maximizing awareness and accessibility for recycling, focused on student housing. Ensuring that custodial staff has the capacity to sort waste into recycling as well.

    Meets: Every other Monday at 7:00 pm on Zoom

  • Student Services  

    SSPG

    Chair: Mazin Alam MazinAlam@wayne.edu

    Active Members: Mohammed Abuelenain, Paris Brown, Ahmed Mauri, Ann Mascarenhas

    The Student Service Project Group studies, reviews, and recommends resources for students within the university. It supports students' unique needs by creating initiatives that promote their overall success and wellness during their time at the university and beyond.  

    Current Initiatives: 

    1. 24/7 Building Initiative
    2. Graduation Gown and Cap Recycling Initiative
    3. Watering Can/Lota Initiative 

    Meets: 1st Monday of every month at 7:00 pm on Zoom. (Exception for September: Meeting will be held September 17th at 7:00 pm on Zoom)