For the more than 30,000 students at the University of Massachusetts, student-run agencies provide resources and support for numerous causes. Officially recognized by the Student Government Association (SGA), these 12 agencies range from student advocacy to emergency medical services.
Center for Education Policy & Advocacy (CEPA)
The Center for Education Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) serves as a support organization for advocacy groups across UMass. Centered around student voices, CEPA works to help movements build from the ground up.
“I feel like I have a responsibility in campaigns,” said Prisha Dayal, a sophomore majoring in political science and social thought and political economy. Dayal came to UMass interested in social justice initiatives. CEPA provided her with an immediate opportunity to work on campaigns; she is now the campaign coordinator for one of their three current…
