Comprising four elected representatives from each class in the College, the College Academic Council (CAC) fosters a positive working relationship between administration, students, and faculty in order to help students manage and enhance their academic lives.
CAC interacts with College faculty and administration regarding a wide variety of issues, representing the students of Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences, seeking their opinion on academic issues, and acting in their name. CAC has helped to develop stronger student-professor relations through their annual events — College Honors, Majors Fair, and Donuts with the Deans — in addition to various events hosted throughout the year. In the past, CAC has enacted substantial change in the College, including advocating for the business minor for students in the College, which was approved in Spring 2010.
CAC is here to serve students in any academic capacity that they need. Please feel free to bring suggestions, questions, or comments to the attention of its members. Furthermore, CAC’s weekly meetings are open to all students in the College. If you would like to sit in on a meeting, email cacouncil@georgetown.edu for specific meeting times.
To stay updated on all of CAC’s events and current projects, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter @GUCAC. We also have an open suggestions form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Committee Positions
Every year the College Academic Council also seeks students to fill positions on the College Undergraduate Admissions Committees, the College Executive Committee, and the College Curriculum Committee.
Seven students appointed to the College Undergraduate Admissions Committees, which includes administrators, professors, admissions officers, and students, will be asked to read and evaluate applications to the College of Arts & Sciences, helping to shape the student body of the College.
One student appointed to the College Executive Committee, which includes faculty, deans, and students, will be invited to monthly meetings to discuss and provide input on issues pertaining to the College, including academic policy, curriculum development, and the honor system.
One student appointed to the College Curriculum Committee, which includes faculty, deans, and students, will be invited to meetings as needed to discuss and provide input on curriculum issues pertaining to the College, including academic policy, curriculum development, core requirements, and the establishment of new majors and minors.
Student input is highly valued on all three of these committees, so please consider applying. If you have any questions, email the College Academic Council at cacouncil@georgetown.edu.
Jordan Murrell (Vice President) Jordan Murrell is a senior from Toronto, Canada majoring in Government. Jordan can’t wait to step into her role as the Vice President of the College Academic Council. Outside of the College Academic Council, Jordan is part of the club volleyball team and she is a tour guide with the Blue & Gray organization. She is very excited to continue to represent the Class of 2024.
Mehek Thapar Mehek Thapar is a senior from Villanova, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Spanish with Minors in Biology and Cognitive Science and is on a pre-med track. Outside of the College Academic Council, she is involved in the Georgetown Saxatones, GU Jawani, Physicians for Human Rights, Rangila, and research. She is also working as a Spanish medical interpreter and is a Biology TA on campus. She hopes to study abroad in either Spain or Argentina. Mehek is excited to serve as the President of the council and continue representing the Class of 2024!
Pratik Jacob (President) Pratik Jacob is a junior from Swedesboro, New Jersey. He is majoring in Government and Computer Science. Outside of the College Academic Council, he is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Naveen Shah (Treasurer) Naveen Shah is a junior from South Jersey studying Government, Computer Science, and Economics. In addition to the College Academic Council, he is a proud member of Georgetown’s Club Tennis team and a Program Associate for Hatch Tutors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to tutoring underprivileged youth. He holds a passion for hip-hop music, good Thai food, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. This year, Naveen is excited to continue being a fearless voice for student issues.
Ariana Hameed(Secretary) Ariana Hameed is a sophomore from Falls Church City, Virginia. She is currently undeclared, possibly majoring in Government and Computer Science. Outside of the College Academic Council, she is involved with GU Prison Outreach, WGTB radio (catch her show at 1:30 on Saturdays!) as well as writing for various campus publications, including the Indy. Ariana is so excited to serve on the Council this year!
Addison Basile Addison Basile is a sophomore in the College from Middletown, New Jersey planning to major in Psychology and hoping to minor in Education, Inquiry, and Justice. Aside from the College Academic Council, she serves as New Jersey State Chair for GAAP, is a member of the Georgetown Program Board, and plays goalie for the Georgetown Club Ice Hockey team. She also plays the trumpet and loves arts and crafts. She is excited to represent the Class of 2026 this year!
Andy Feng Andy Feng (he/him/his) is a sophomore student intending to double major in Government and Justice and Peace Studies, and he hails from Toronto, Canada! On campus, he’s involved with the Minority Pre-Law Association, DCivitas, Prison Outreach, and Lecture Fund, among others. He’s a member of the Georgetown Scholars Program as a FGLI student and will be bringing these experiences and perspectives in his advocacy at the College Academic Council. Outside of school, Andy loves Taylor Swift, Frank Ocean, Bon Iver, and dearly misses Tim Hortons. Above all, he’s excited to serve the Class of 2026 this year!
Stephon Hamell advises students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics across all four years in the College of Arts & Sciences. When not helping the College Academic Council advocate for their peers or bringing the CAS community together, Stephon can be found supporting the Community Scholars Program. Stephon earned a B.S. in Math & Physics from Utica College of Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester.
