Hunter Alba
Contributing Writer
When decisions about organization funding, housing or student resources are proposed, Scot Council gives students at The College of Wooster a formal way to raise concerns and help determine their outcomes. Scot Council serves as the College’s main form of student government and represents the interests of students in collaboration with faculty, administrators and the Board of Trustees.
Being a voice for almost 2,000 students requires many different points of view. Scot Council brings together elected representatives from each class year and forms committees like the Conduct, Constitution, Outreach and Executive committees. Throughout the academic year, Scot Council addresses issues that affect students’ everyday lives. Some recent discussions that have been brought up are possible extensions on fall elections, committee budgets and a layout of different committee plans.
There are no restrictions on eligibility to run for a representative position. All students who are interested and want to make an impact on the campus community are encouraged to participate.
“I was motivated to run for Scot Council for Wooster’s benefit,” said Ty Reynolds ’27, Scot Council vice president. “I love our community here at Wooster and desire to take an active part in bettering it.”
The goal of Scot Council is to be run for the students and by the students, as well as to ensure that the student body is safeguarded and accounted for. Scot Council seeks to keep the campus community aware of changing policies and take precise action to benefit the student body.
Scot Council general meetings are held every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in The Alley, which is located on the basement floor of the Lowry Student Center. Committee meeting times vary from week to week. Committees are still working to establish meeting times, but some of the currently available ones are for the Executive Board on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in Lowry 251 and Outreach on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in Lowry Dining Hall.
A Scot Council election is not just about picking someone to hold a title. It is about the students in a college community deciding who they trust to speak for them when tough decisions are being made. For the candidates who put their names on the ballot, the campaign gives them the opportunity to highlight how they can help Wooster be successful for years to come.
