Whitman Experiential Council

Whitman Experiential Council

Mission: To empower business students to actively shape their academic, social, and professional environment through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.

 

The Whitman Experiential Council (WEC) is a student-led advisory body that bridges undergraduate and graduate voices within the Whitman School. Through structured representation, collaborative programming, and direct feedback channels, the Council creates a united Whitman community where every student feels seen, supported, and engaged.

 

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Executive Co-Chairs

 
1 Undergraduate + 1 Graduate 

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Graduate Reps 

2 MBA | 2 M.S.  (1 Online) 

Undergraduate Reps

2 per class year

Volunteer Chair 

WIN Liaison
Whitman Impact Network 

Clubs Chair

Club Ecosystem Liaison
Whitman Clubs 

Events Chair 

IMPRESS Liaison 
IMPRESS Community Board 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

 

Executive Co-Chairs 
  • Oversee meetings, set agendas, serve as council spokespersons 
  • Meet with individual representatives to maintain a consistent line of communication 
  • Interview and mentor all council members 
Graduate Representatives 
  • Plan and host events, skills workshops, and office hours 
  • Help identify graduation speakers 
  • Provide insights and help shape the graduate experience 
Undergraduate Representatives 
  • Plan and host events, class-year workshops, and office hours 
  • Manage the feedback process for constituents 
  • Provide insights and help shape the undergraduate experience 
Volunteer Chair 
  • Coordinate campus and community service opportunities 
  • Oversee the Whitman Impact Network (WIN) 
  • Manage IMPRESS integration and community hour tracking 
Clubs Chair 
  • Primary liaison between the WEC and Whitman club leadership to collect feedback and advocate for improvements 
  • Hold monthly meeting with all Whitman club presidents 
  • Requirement: Must me a current or former club executive board member 
Events Chair 
  • Lead the IMPRESS Community Board 
  • Collect program feedback and assist in development of future programs 
  • Support event operations and student recruitment 

Operations and Selections

 

Meetings  
  • Monthly during the academic year 
  • Rotating co-chair facilitation 
Whitman Forum
  • Twice per semester when possible 
Reporting
  • Quarterly update to Experiential Center Team 
Expected Outcomes 
  • Stronger alignment between UG and graduate experiences 
  • Greater student ownership of engagement initiatives 
  • Informed program improvements via structured feedback 
  • Increased IMPRESS participation and certifications 
Selection Process 
  • Applications open each spring for the following year. Undergraduate students may serve up to two consecutive years and graduate students one year.  
  • A short application and a statement of interest is required. 
Member Recognition 
  • Members completing their term in good standing receive a formal letter of recognition from the Experiential Center, Micro credential in Leadership, and a graduation pin. 

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Questions?

Email: whitexp@syr.edu