StuCo
The Student Council of the American College of Sofia
The Student Council (StuCo) of the American College of Sofia is an organization that is led, organized and made up of students. It is an institution that has the ability to introduce real change to the school. StuCo gives opportunities to students of all grade levels to take part in initiatives and to represent their peers. In this way they contribute to the betterment of the ACS campus and community.
COMMITTEES
Fundraising Committee: This Committee is tasked with organizing and implementing major, large-scale fundraising events, such as the Halloween Haunted House, Thanksgiving and Christmas Bazaars, and the Met Gala, while assisting other groups with their own fundraising efforts.
Social Committee: This Committee operates as the primary organizational and production company for student social activities, including dances, fundraisers, Treasure Hunts, and movie nights.
Sports Committee: This Committee assists with organizing Intramurals and in-school sport events, works to improve school spirit and sports facilities, and keeps in touch with the Sports Department regarding schedule inconsistencies and student equipment needs.
Academic Committee: This Committee acts as the main forum for discussing academic concerns (such as scheduling, workload, and CAS) and is responsible for organizing meetings with faculty and administration to propose or discuss academic changes.
Digital Committee: The Digital Committee develops and maintains critical digital tools (like CouncilTrack), streamlines Student Council operations, maintains the Council's online presence, and provides the necessary online Student Council election forms.
Cultural Committee: This Committee works for the firm establishment and development of ACS cultural life through projects like the student magazine "ALL IN" and Clubs Night, while tracking and promoting all ongoing cultural events and organizations within ACS.
SCIFI Committee: The SCIFI Committee offers the community opportunities to observe and practice crafting, 3D printing, laser cutting, filming, and computer programming, generating individualized gifts for faculty and students, and developing essential decoration and props for other Council events.
Green Committee: The Green Committee promotes eco-friendly practices at the college and organizes practical events that serve the environment, such as those focused on reducing waste or raising awareness
Student Council Positions Descriptions
President and Vice-President: They are the highest point of contact, ultimately responsible for the success or failure of all Student Council initiatives, tasked with submitting official grievances to the ACS Administration, and serving as official ambassadors.
Secretary: The Secretary handles the Council’s internal organizational flow, managing the calendar planning, sharing meeting agendas, tracking member attendance, and preparing necessary reports and documents.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for managing the Student Council's finances, keeping records of all income and expenses backed by invoices, and frequently generating financial reports for the Student Council Advisor and Presidents.
Senators: Senators represent the interests and concerns of their specific grade level, serve as the link between their peers and the Council, and must execute a fundraiser and a project aimed at bettering the campus or providing a service to students.
Section Representatives (Class Rep): These representatives provide a direct connection between teachers and individual classroom sections, monitor the section’s workload, and remind classmates of academic deadlines, reporting to the Student Council on rare occasions.