Student Advisory Council
The Student Advisory Council (SAC) serves as a crucial voice of music students in connection with the leadership of the MSU College of Music. Representing students across programs and disciplines, the Council shares perspectives on academic experiences, student life, and issues affecting the College community.
SAC members meet regularly with the Dean and administrators to provide feedback, strengthen communication between students and leadership, and help ensure that student viewpoints inform planning and decision-making. Participation offers students a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the College’s governance while developing leadership and advocacy skills. See details below under Committee Representation and Role.
Application for Fall 2026 Student Representation
Apply for the Student Advisory Council See details below, apply by Friday, March 27, 5 PM
The Dean’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) is seeking five new student members — including at least two graduate students — to serve beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
The SAC works closely with the Dean to represent the interests of music students and provide feedback on issues affecting the College community. Composed of undergraduate and graduate students from across programs, the Council aims to reflect the diversity of disciplines within the College, including performance, composition, education, scholarship, and research areas.
Serving on the SAC is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful conversations about the future of the College of Music while developing leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Participating in regular meetings with College leadership
- Representing the perspectives of fellow students
- Engaging with peers to gather feedback and concerns
- Contributing to discussions on policies, initiatives, and student life
- Students must have completed at least one semester of coursework at MSU to be eligible.
Application for Fall 2026 Student Representation
Apply for the Student Advisory Council Apply by Friday, March 27, 5 PM
Student Advisory Council members are selected through an application and review process coordinated by the College of Music. The Council is composed of undergraduate and graduate students representing a broad range of disciplines across the College.
Serving on the SAC provides students with a direct role in College governance. Members work closely with the Dean and administrators to share student perspectives, discuss issues affecting the community, and contribute to conversations about policies, initiatives, and the overall student experience.
Council members are expected to:
- Attend regular SAC meetings
- Engage with fellow students to gather feedback and concerns
- Represent the interests of their peers to College leadership
- Contribute thoughtfully to discussions and recommendations
- Notices of application opportunities are shared with College of Music students as positions become available. Questions may be directed to the Office of the Dean or the Student Advisory Council leadership.
The Student Advisory Council is open to all eligible students and provides equal opportunity to participate.
25-26 Student Advisory Council Members
Josefina (Fina) Arnett
Sam Farabee
Michael Gabriel
Isaac Hinshaw
Catherine Lee
Yinzhe Li
Michael Parker
Ivo Shin
Annie Walton
Email the Dean’s Office to enquire