Raleigh Intercollegiate Student Advisory Board (RISAB)

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Mission Statement

We, the Raleigh Intercollegiate Student Advisory Board (RISAB), serve as the collective voice of students in higher education to develop a blueprint for future leaders, leverage the collective resources of each institution, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusivity for our community-at-large.

Pillars:
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) Advocacy
• Blueprint for Leadership Development
• Collaborative Problem Solving

MEREDITH COLLEGE

One of the largest private women’s colleges in the U.S., Meredith emphasizes hands-on learning, international study, leadership development and also offers coeducational graduate programs.

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SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UNIVERSITY

A historically black coeducational university affiliated with the Episcopal Church and has recently become more diverse in its undergraduate, adult education and teacher certification programs.

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NC STATE UNIVERSITY

North Carolina’s largest four-year university provides a wealth of educational choices and consistently ranks as a top value for students.

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WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

North Carolina’s largest community college, serving all of Wake County and more than 66,000 students a year with five campuses, two training centers, community sites and online learning.

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SHAW UNIVERSITY

A historically black coed university in downtown Raleigh with undergraduate liberal arts, a divinity school affiliated with the Baptist church and adult and professional education centers.

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WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY

A four-year liberal arts university that became coed in 2012 after years of being a women’s college. A place where students enjoy close collaborations with faculty in a supportive environment.

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MEREDITH COLLEGE

One of the largest private women’s colleges in the U.S., Meredith emphasizes hands-on learning, international study, leadership development and also offers coeducational graduate programs.

Student Government Site

SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UNIVERSITY

A historically black coeducational university affiliated with the Episcopal Church and has recently become more diverse in its undergraduate, adult education and teacher certification programs.

Student Government Site

NC STATE UNIVERSITY

North Carolina’s largest four-year university provides a wealth of educational choices and consistently ranks as a top value for students.

Student Government Site

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

North Carolina’s largest community college, serving all of Wake County and more than 66,000 students a year with five campuses, two training centers, community sites and online learning.

Student Government Site

SHAW UNIVERSITY

A historically black coed university in downtown Raleigh with undergraduate liberal arts, a divinity school affiliated with the Baptist church and adult and professional education centers.

Student Government Site

WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY

A four-year liberal arts university that became coed in 2012 after years of being a women’s college. A place where students enjoy close collaborations with faculty in a supportive environment.

Student Government Site

MEREDITH COLLEGE

One of the largest private women’s colleges in the U.S., Meredith emphasizes hands-on learning, international study, leadership development and also offers coeducational graduate programs.

Student Government Site

SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UNIVERSITY

A historically black coeducational university affiliated with the Episcopal Church and has recently become more diverse in its undergraduate, adult education and teacher certification programs.

Student Government Site

NC STATE UNIVERSITY

North Carolina’s largest four-year university provides a wealth of educational choices and consistently ranks as a top value for students.

Student Government Site

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

North Carolina’s largest community college, serving all of Wake County and more than 66,000 students a year with five campuses, two training centers, community sites and online learning.

Student Government Site

SHAW UNIVERSITY

A historically black coed university in downtown Raleigh with undergraduate liberal arts, a divinity school affiliated with the Baptist church and adult and professional education centers.

Student Government Site

WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY

A four-year liberal arts university that became coed in 2012 after years of being a women’s college. A place where students enjoy close collaborations with faculty in a supportive environment.

Student Government Site

Committee Members

William Guevara

Wake Technical Community College
President
waguevara1@my.waketech.edu

Karolaine Reis

Wake Technical Community College
Vice President
kdreis@my.waketech.edu

Alyssa Poteat

William Peace University
President
aapoteat@email.peace.edu

Majesty Smith

William Peace University
Vice President
mtsmith@email.peace.edu

Zaid Steele

Shaw University
SGA Executive President & Student Trustee
zsteele946@bears.shawu.edu

Trinity Anderson

Shaw University
SGA Executive Vice President
trinityanderson@bears.shawu.edu

Ariana White

Saint Augustine's University
President
awhite456@st-aug.edu

Zakiya Freeman

Saint Augustine's University
Vice President
zakiyafreeman8@gmail.com

Mary Grace Teachey

Meredith College
President
mgteachey@email.meredith.edu

Georgia Fulghum

Meredith College
Vice President
glfulghum@email.meredith.edu

Timothy Reid

North Carolina State University
Student Body President
sbp@ncsu.edu

Allison Markert

North Carolina State University
Student Body Vice President
sbvpresident@ncsu.edu

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Cooperating Raleigh Colleges

Cooperating Raleigh Colleges is a nonprofit consortium that promotes collaboration among higher education institutions in Raleigh, NC and with the Wake County community. We encourage the sharing of knowledge and resources among those who live in our community.