The VP Academic is an academic advocate for the students of the Arts Student Union. They liaise with WUSA, the Faculty of Arts, and the University. The VP Academic also serves as the policy advocate for all ASU students, so if a student is facing a university policy issue, such as plagiarism accusation or an issue with a professor, and they do not feel comfortable pursuing it on their own, the VP Academic is there to advocate for them.
My name is Hrushika Devaraja and I am in my 4th year of Political Science and Business. I enjoy attending concerts, travelling, reading, baking and I absolutely LOVE craft nights with friends! As VPA for 2026/27, I want to continue building on the work the ASU has done to date and to work with WUSA, the Faculty of Arts, and the University to ensure students' academic concerns are heard. With the Arts Faculty Re-Organization, it’s important that student voice heard and that we maintain agency in our academic futures. I hope lead and support student advocacy efforts through the Re-Org transition to strengthen the relationship between Arts students and the Faculty, making it feel collaborative, transparent, and supportive.