Rutgers University Student Assembly
• Served as first ever Chief Athletic Officer
• Established two new student positions on the Rutgers Fan Advisory Board. The first time students have been represented on the council.
• Established a Student Athlete Advisory Council board position.
• Organizing bi-monthly meetings with Rutgers Athletic Department, and student leaders.
• Create the first “Scarlet Knights” app for the Rutgers student body.
• Planned, Created, and Carried out the most successful townhall in Rutgers history twice. Once for Transportation/Commuting, the second for Rutgers Athletics.
• Worked with RIOT Squad, SAAC, and Rutgers Athletics to change the culture surrounding students and athletics.
• Worked on a 20-page report as well as passed a monumental resolution to support the sale of alcohol in stadiums.
• Volunteer 60-80 hours a semester to provide maximum student transparency through official office hours.
• I have met with administrators, staff, and students on a daily basis to discuss and help improve the quality of life at Rutgers University: This includes Athletic Department, Academic Support Services for Student Athletes, Dining Services, Transportation Department, Legal Services, Rutgers University Police Department, Rutgers Business Governing Association, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Governing Council, and Engineering Governing Council.
The Block R Committee
Off-Campus Students Association
• OCSA is a volunteer student organization whose primary interest is to advocate and fulfill the needs and interests of commuters and off-campus students by planning exciting events to promote student integration into the Rutgers community. Voicing commuter concerns with our student government to assist in the implementation of policies that affect the off-campus population and the community at large. Collaborating with other student organizations and committees throughout the Rutgers community
"Meet our Initiatives team! Murtuza and Brian are part of OCSA’s newest division, and they advocate for the needs of commuter and off-campus students in the long term. They meet with some important people of Rutgers – including several of the Rutgers Governing Councils, campus deans, and department directors – to brainstorm ways to improve the commuter and off-campus experience. If you want to make a lasting impact on Rutgers while working with your fellow students and administration, Initiatives might be the place for you!"
Association of Big Ten Students Conference (ABTS)
The Association of Big Ten Students is a coalition of student governments from each of the 14 Big Ten universities.
We're a hub for support, idea-sharing, and nationwide advocacy in support of student interests.
Though we're working together throughout the year, we see the most collaboration at our 3 major annual events
