Undergraduate Student Government (USG)

As the designated representative for all students at Constructor University, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is committed to enhancing the quality of life in all aspects from academics to campus life.

Our mission is to advocate on behalf of students both within and outside the university. Formed to serve as an official and representative body, the USG addresses student inquiries and concerns, takes necessary actions, and provides a formal avenue for expressing student interests.

It also promotes responsible student engagement in university policy and decision-making, fosters recognition of students’ roles in the academic community, aims to improve educational quality and scope at Constructor University Bremen, facilitates effective student participation in managing student affairs, and sets guidelines for its operation.

Academic Affairs Committee

Chair: Anushka Sharma - ansharma@constructor.university

Co-Chair: Taisiia Tkachenko - ttkachenko@constructor.university

Number of members: 11 members

Mission Statement:
“The Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) at Constructor University is dedicated to addressing all academic issues students encounter throughout their studies. This encompasses challenges with courses, modules, professors, and the broader module system. Our role extends beyond representation in university committees; we actively engage in academic self-governance by advocating for students' interests and offering suggestions to enhance academic policies and practices.”

Committees with AAC representatives:

Academic Senate
University Committee on Education
University Committee on Quality Management
University Committee on Academic Integrity

The AAC meets every Wednesday at 9pm in IRC Seminar room II.

Campus Affairs Committee

Chair: Rayane Hanyn - rhanyn@constructor.university

Co-Chair: Mohamed Jad Ben Souda - mbensouda@constructor.university

Number of members: 8 members

Mission Statement:
“The CAC works on all problems that students living on campus face. These include problems with wifi, housing, facilities, campus cleanliness, scholarest, the meal plan, amongst a variety of other issues.”

Subcommittees:

Internet & Bandwidth Subcommittee
Housing & Maintenance Subcommittee
Scholarest Subcommittee
EQ - Equality & Diversity Subcommittee
PR Subcommittee

The CAC meets every Tuesday at 9pm in IRC Seminar room II.

Financial Affairs Committee

Treasurer: Reda Ghassah - reghassah@constructor.university

Secretary: Andrei-Gheorge Valean - avalean@constructor.university

Number of members: 9 members

Mission Statement:
“The FAC manages and maintains the budget of the USG. It receives 25 Euros per person per semester and ensures that this budget is invested in a way that is beneficial to all students. Clubs and student initiatives on campus can apply for USG funding.”

The FAC meets online every Monday at 9pm.

Events Committee

Chair: Alex Mathew - amathew@constructor.university

Co-Chair: Zaheeruddin Baber Chugtai - zchugtai@constructor.university

Mission Statement:
“The Events Committee is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. Our mission is to organize engaging events that bring students together, celebrate diversity, and enhance student life. From cultural nights to social gatherings, we aim to create memorable experiences that strengthen community bonds and ensure that campus life remains active, dynamic, and fun for all.”

The Events Committee meets every Thursday at 8pm in IRC Seminar Room II.

PR Committee

Chair: Ana-Maria Dobrescu - adobrescu@constructor.university

Mission Statement:
“Since the PR Committee has taken shape, we have managed to reactivate the Instagram accounts of the USG parliament and those of the subcommittees. We increased the visibility of the USG through printed newsletters, social media posts and the broadcast groupchat on WhatsApp. The team currently has a member from every committee, assuring that every aspect of USG's work is brought forward to the student body. Our next plans include an even better communication with the students, and, with the addition of our new members, we plan to increase our social media outreach. Check out our Instagram accounts if you want to keep up with what we're doing!”

The PR Committee is not meeting regularly, but coordinating via WhatsApp.

USG Parliament

President of the USG: Amelie Chiara Kramer - akramer@constructor.university

Vice President: Felipe Ribadeneira Tello - fribadenei@constructor.university

Number of Parliamentarians: 10
Amelie Chiara Kramer, Felipe Ribadeneira Tello, Daniil (Sol Astri) Gorlov, Ana-Maria Dobrescu, Enes Aksay, Diana-Maria Harambas, Kabita Oli, Rayane Hanyn, Mohamed Jad Ben Souda, Ayman Aderraz

Mission Statement:
“The USG Parliament is a governing body within the university’s student government. It is tasked with managing and coordinating the activities and representation of the student body, along with ensuring effective communication between the students and the administration of the university.”

President's Office

The parliament is led by the president and the vice president. They are the first people of contact with the administration and Student Life and Support. You can always reach out to the president's office via usg.president@constructor.university!

If you ever have any concerns or want to talk about something, you can reach out to them!

Who to contact:

President of the USG - Amelie Kramer - akramer@constructor.university

Vice President of the USG - Felipe Ribadeneira - fribadenei@constructor.university

Head of the AAC - Anushka Sharma - ansharma@constructor.university or usg.aac@constructor.university

Head of the CAC - Rayane Hanyn - rhanyn@constructor.university or usg.cac@constructor.university

Head of the FAC - Reda Ghassah - rghassah@constructor.university or usg.fac@constructor.university

Head of Events - Alex Mathew - amathew@constructor.university or usg.events@constructor.university

Head of PR - Ana-Maria Dobrescu - adobrescu@constructor.university or usg@constructor.university

The parliament meets every Thursday at 9pm in IRC seminar room II.

Information for internals

If you want to know more about the USG, the help we can provide you with, and further information about the possibilities you have with the USG, you can find that on our Sharepoint page.

Additional information about president and vice-president

President:

Moin, I'm Amelia Chiara Kramer (They/Them). As a dedicated second-year student majoring in International Relations: Politics and History with a minor in Society, Media, and Politics, I have been committed to our community since my very first day at the CAC. With a year of service in our parliament and as president behind me, I now stand proudly and motivated to enhance the student experience on campus.

My primary objectives as President are:

Championing student voice: Ensuring that every student's opinion is heard and part of every decision that we take forward
Ensuring a healthy and strong working relationship to advance collective needs
Fostering transparent communication: Creating an environment of open dialogue where every concern is addressed promptly and effectively

I am honored and excited to serve as your president once again!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me in person or online, I am always here for questions!

Vice President:

My name is Felipe Ribadeneira. I am a second-year Computer Science major with a minor in Industrial Engineering Management. I initially joined the USG as a member of the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) at the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year. Shortly after, I became a member of parliament, and now I have been elected Vice President.

I look forward to working toward a better quality of life and academic experience for Constructor students. My primary goal is to accurately represent student opinions, especially in cases that are sometimes overlooked or not addressed in a timely manner. Additionally, I want to foster strong relationships with all university departments to ensure their policies and decisions positively impact students.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for any concerns - I am always available.