The Vice President Internal makes decisions about the internal operations of the Association, including CUSA Council and the main office. The VPI is also responsible for all issues related to clubs and societies.
Name: Farook Al-Muflehi
Summer Office Hours
Monday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Farook is in his 5th year of Neuroscience and Mental Health. Originally from Aden, Yemen, Farook has called Ottawa his second home for 19 years. He is fascinated by new cultures and enjoys visiting new places. His love of travelling has led him to skydive in 4 different countries. This year, Farook aims to engage with students and enhance their experience at Carleton be it through CUSA council, club events, or expanded student spaces and opportunities.
Find out more about Farook’s projects below:
Big projects need big bucks. Create funding for capstone and research projects.
Big projects require big cash. For STEM students, it can be really pricey to pay out of pocket for the work you’re doing on your big projects or on work related to your research. That’s why Farook wants to offset your costs by creating Initiative Funding for Capstone and Research Projects. Have a cool project you’re working on for graduation? Let Farook know about it, and he will look to grant funding so it’s a bit more affordable.
Space is tight on campus. It’s time for a Student Hub in Tory Junction
Clubs & Societies are at the core of Carleton’s vibrant student community. They are what makes your time in school the most memorable. They are where you meet new friends. But there just is not enough space on campus for our clubs to thrive! Farook knows that your tired of not having a space to store your organization’s equipment, or table to meet new members. That’s why he will transform Tory Junction into a Student Hub, so groups on campus have more room and students will have more space for studying.
New clubs need cash: More money to help new clubs grow.
Starting a new club can be a lot of work. With recruitment, branding, and promotion, the dollars can easily add up. Farook wants to create a Start-Up Fund so our new clubs can get some love too. This funding will cover the initial costs of starting up your new organization. Additionally, he also wants to have start-up opportunities for new clubs year-round, because he knows that not everything happens just at the beginning of the school year.
Sometimes we forget. Let’s create a school supply library that always has your back
Let’s face it, there’s always at least one class where you need to buy something new that you know you’ll never use again in your academic life. And sometimes buying new just is too expensive when you’re a student. That’s why Farook wants to introduce a CUSA rental program for school supplies. Whether it’s a calculator, laptop or lab coat, we want to provide you with the opportunity to borrow equipment and save some money instead of buying it new. Not only will this help-out your bank account, but it will also save you time if you’ve forgotten something and need to get your supplies on the spot.
Go Local! Increase community partnerships for Clubs & Societies
Farook knows just how important Clubs & Societies are to your experience at Carleton. He also knows that sometimes, booking events for your organization can be difficult and just too expensive. That’s why he wants to work with local companies in Ottawa to increase our ability to foster community partnerships with Clubs & Societies. He wants to do this by expanding CUSA’s business database and leveraging our ability to bulk purchase venues and catering for Clubs & Societies. We also want to work with local transportation services, such as Uber and Lyft, to help your club get discounts for your big events. He knows that it’s important for Clubs & Societies to have cost-effective options for their events.
