Culture, Ethnicity, and Community Affairs (CECA) Committee

(Pronounced SEE-ka)

Chair: Joe Thibodeau

About the Committee

The Culture, Ethnicity & Community Affairs Committee (CECA) addresses issues of social justice, diversity, or inclusion on the Tufts campus.  Additionally, we work to represent the interests of Tufts students within our host communities of Medford, and Somerville, Massachusetts.  As a committee, we seek to improve the lives of every student and to mold a welcoming and nurturing environment for all.  We are a safe space dedicated to facilitating collaboration among community representatives, class senators, and chaired by the TCU Diversity and Community Affairs officer.

 

Members

  1. Grainne Griffiths
  2. William Huang
  3. Zoe Munoz
  4. Ard Ardalan
  5. Darien Headen

 

Projects & Priorities

CECA projects and priorities for the 2010-2011 academic school year included:

  • Increasing handicap accessibility to campus
  • Supporting students' socio-economic needs on campus
  • Improving the Women's' studies program
  • Creating a network for Latino/a alumni and alums from other culture and identity groups
  • Connecting with government leaders of our host communities
  • Increasing language learning opportunities at Tufts