The AUCSA Board is committed to promoting global harmony with the environment. We strive to lead by example, making environmental sustainability a top priority to ensure the thriving continuity of both our members and the association. This includes promoting accessible environmentally conscious practices within our community, such as conserving resources, reducing waste or supporting sustainable initiatives. In close consultation with the Sustainability Commission (SusCom) we will incorporate eco-friendly alternatives in our budget and decision-making. We are dedicated to minimising the association’s environmental footprint and enabling all members to do the same.

As an association of 900 members, our Board understands the value of nurturing external relationships to extend our outreach and impact. This understanding is reflected in the establishment of the External Relations Officer (ERO) as the seventh member of the AUCSA Board. The ERO’s role is pivotal in our mission to nurture and strengthen connections with external organisations while simultaneously exploring and creating new opportunities for the AUC community. From forming enduring partnerships with local venues and institutions, to facilitating major events, our efforts are directed towards enhancing the vibrancy of our student experience. Moreover, our membership in UCSRN along with our own UCSRN Team, has created close ties with other University Colleges across the Netherlands. We actively engage with student associations of our parent universities, UvA and VU, through various events and collaborations. These endeavours are all part of our commitment in encouraging our members to venture beyond the AUC bubble as well as encouraging external members to discover the AUC community.

We intend to facilitate  internal and external collaboration among the AUCSA Board, CCTs, the Association, and external partners. Collaboration brings about exciting opportunities and allows for interests to come together for a common goal. We  strive to highlight collaboration among members, and facilitate collaborative events and initiatives. Throughout the academic year, efforts will be made in strengthening ties through collaborations with our partners to ensure a well-rounded and exciting experience for AUC students.  The overall goal of the Board is to provide its members access to exciting experiences and facilitate events which reflect the interests of its members. Together, we can make certain that collaboration remains a paramount principle of the AUCSA.

The AUCSA Board is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community by catering to the desires, aspirations, and needs of all individuals through our committees, commissions, and teams. Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels they belong and that AUCSA’s structures are always available for creating friendships, pursuing endeavours, and providing support. We aim to build community by offering various opportunities throughout the year, including our events, office hours,  and General Assemblies, where students can voice concerns and provide feedback. Our mission is to serve the needs of the students and create environments in which they can enjoy their university experience to the fullest. Lastly, we intend to collaborate closely with other bodies within AUC, such as Peer Support, the Student Council, and R2E, to unite our efforts and nurture all facets of a strong, vibrant community.

Our Board is dedicated to the students we represent, as all our members are impacted by our decisions. With this responsibility in mind, we strive to foster a transparent relationship with the community. Our objective is to communicate goals, values, and decisions to students in a timely and accessible way and to stay open to feedback from AUCSA members. We aim to provide space to encourage this dialogue through the General Assemblies, Office Hours, our various communication channels, and CCT feedback. These shall act as a way to prioritise interactions between the Board and the Association as a whole. As a Board, we hope to encourage members’ participation in having active dialogues with the intent that increasing the transparency of the Board will increase student participation and trust in the association, events, and elected positions.