Student Council
The Student Council (SC) is the body of the Faculty’s students that represents the interests of the students. In its operation, it is professional, independent and impartial. Comprising a President, Vice President, Secretary and representatives of study programs, every Student Council operates on an annual mandate. Each year, in the first half of October, the SC announces elections based on the Dean’s decision. It consists of eight students, ensuring representation from students of all years and study levels. In the first session of the SC, convened by the President, members elect new President and Vice President who will represent and advocate for the students. The student council sends the invitations and minutes of the meetings to the dean for information, also informs him of the results of the elections and informs him about the members of the Student Council no later than October 20 of the same year.
The tasks of the Student Council:
- it discusses and forms opinions on all issues regarding student rights and obligations;
- gives opinions on teaching in the procedures of election to titles of teachers and associates;
- formulates student opinions and elects members of working bodies and bodies of the School from among the students, when so required by the Statute;
- addresses and adopts the programme and the report on extracurricular activities;
- appoints student representatives to the Senate, the Administrative Board and the Academic Assembly of the School;
- nominates student representatives for working bodies to the Senate.
You can also read more about the organization and work of the SASS student council in the Student Council rules (written in Slovene).
SASS student council for the academic year 2023/24 represent:
NEJC ŠKOF
President of Student Council
1st cycle Social Management student
E-mail: nejc.skof91@gmail.com
I am a third-year student in the Social Management program, and this year, I am proudly serving as the President of the Student Council at SASS. I have been a member of the Student Council for three years now, during which I held the position of Vice President for two years. In this time, I gained valuable experience in leading and organizing activities that have improved student life at our faculty. I am committed to strengthening the dialogue between students and the faculty administration and encouraging greater student participation in events and activities. My goal is to create a more connected, inclusive student community where student voices are heard and considered in all important decisions. I believe that, together, we can make changes that will enhance both the academic and extracurricular experience for all SASS students.
MILA SOPHIA ANDREAS
Student Council Vice President
1st cycle Psychosocial Support student
I am a first-year student in the Psychosocial Support program, where I am learning every day how important it is to be a support to those who need it. With great enthusiasm and responsibility, I have taken on the role of Vice President of the Student Council, as I believe in the power of community, collaboration, and mutual support.
I believe that studying is not just about broadening horizons and acquiring new knowledge, but also about building meaningful connections and gaining experience. I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities this role brings and am open to collaboration and fresh ideas. My goal is to help create a pleasant, encouraging, and inclusive student community where everyone feels heard and supported.
PATRICIJA HUMAR
Student Council Secretary
2nd cycle Intercultural Management student
E-mail: patricija.humar@gmail.
I am Patricija Humar, a second-year student in the Master’s program in Intercultural Management in Nova Gorica. I am communicative, friendly, I enjoy helping others, and am always ready for new challenges. With a desire to be more actively involved, I ran for the student council for the first time this year. As a representative in the Student Council, which serves as a link between the faculty and students, I aim to effectively represent SASS students and contribute to improving the study environment for all students at the faculty. If you have any suggestions, comments, or issues related to your studies, feel free to stop me in the SASS hallway in Nova Gorica or send me an email, and I will forward it to the Student Council for consideration.
ANDRAŽ KONC
Member
3rd cycle Strategic Communication and Management student
I am a 25-year-old first-year doctoral student, and previously, I successfully completed the Master’s program in Intercultural Management at SASS. This year, I will also be a member of the Student Council for the third consecutive year. I took on this role because I believe it will allow me to gain valuable new experiences that I can use in my future career. Active participation in faculty bodies is, for me, essential for collaboratively shaping the future of the faculty.
I am a final-year doctoral student in the Sociology program. As an undergraduate student in Applied Social Studies, I had the opportunity to get to know the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I continued my studies and successfully completed the master’s program in Intercultural Management. I enjoy helping other students because I believe that we students can often learn a great deal from each other—not only through understanding theories but also by sharing real and practical experiences.
I am Lucija Šiftar, I was born in 1981 in Murska Sobota, Slovenia. I studied at the Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT) in the program Cinematography and at the Academy for multimedia (IAM). I am a soon-to-be graduate of the Master’s degree programme of Media and Journalism at FUDŠ. Since 2016, I am self-employed in the field of culture as a cinematographer and educator. I also creat in the field of video, literature, dance and visual. Besides my creative work, I am also interested in reaserch. I decided to do tutoring because I want to make the most of my time as a student to meet and connect and get to know other students in a business/professional/creative way, to gain new experiences and, last but not least, for one extremely egoistic reason: because it makes me feel good to help out. 🙂 If you need help with your Master’s degree in Media and Journalism, don’t hesitate to contact me.
NIKI TOROŠ
President of Student Council
2nd cycle Intercultural Management student
E-mail: toross.niki@gmail.com
I am a final-year master’s student in the Intercultural Management program and have been actively participating in the Student Council of the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies (SASS) for three consecutive years. In the previous term, I served as the President of the Student Council, and this year, I am a member of the Student Council as well as other faculty bodies. I embrace my role with enthusiasm, seeing it as an excellent opportunity to strengthen connections between students and the faculty. In this term, I am committed to fostering active and ongoing exchanges of opinions and suggestions between students and faculty bodies to improve study programs and content. I am an ambitious, communicative, and open person, always ready to help and listen to those who need assistance or advice. I am employed at a public utility company, where I also serve as the president of the company’s union.
At the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies, I work as an assistant, a scientific researcher, and a project collaborator. In addition, I am a final-year doctoral student in the Sociology program. I have been actively involved with the faculty in various roles since 2017, when I enrolled in the master’s program. By joining the Student Council, I bring a voice of reason—someone who deeply understands students’ needs and is also aware of how these impact the teaching staff. I believe that understanding both perspectives is the key to enhancing the study experience.
My name is Stefan Simeunović, and I am a third-year student in Social Management. I come from Bosnia and Herzegovina. I applied to the Student Council because I want to act as a bridge between students and the faculty. My goal is to make a modest contribution to improving student life and the experience of all students at our faculty. I hope that we complete our studies in the best possible way, becoming more educated and enriched with a wealth of knowledge and skills. If you have any requests, suggestions, or issues related to the faculty, feel free to email me, and I will be happy to respond and bring it up for discussion in a meeting.
JELENA SIMEUNOVIĆ
Member
2nd cycle Intercultural Management student
I am Jelena Simeunović, and I come from Bosnia and Herzegovina. I graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Ljubljana and am currently a second-year master’s student in Intercultural Management. I am communicative and creative, dedicated to exploring new horizons and meeting interesting people. I also eagerly embrace new challenges in life, as I believe each challenge brings an opportunity for personal growth. I enjoy helping others, as it fulfills me to contribute to a positive environment and community. This year, I joined the Student Council for the second time to broaden my horizons and assist my classmates in solving issues. I’m very excited to be part of the Student Council, as it allows me to actively engage in student life and help create a welcoming environment for everyone. Let’s make this academic journey even more fun together!
I am a second-year master’s student in the Intercultural Management program at SASS. As an active member of the Student Council, I strive to enhance the student experience at our faculty. I firmly believe in the importance of collaboration, which guides me in connecting students and creating an environment where open and inclusive communication is key. I am convinced that through teamwork and mutual understanding, we can build a community where every student has the opportunity to express their opinion and have their voice heard.
I am Domen Tivadar, a final-year undergraduate student in the Media and Journalism program. After two years, I am returning to the Student Council, where I previously served as President at the former Faculty of Media, which later merged with the Faculty of Advanced Social Studies. With extensive experience and renewed energy, I aim to contribute once again to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Together with the other Student Council members, I will work to ensure that the faculty remains a place where students feel heard, connected, and motivated to achieve their goals.
TIMON BERTRAM WENNIGERHOLZ
Member
1st cycle student Psychosocial Support student
I am a first-year undergraduate student in the Psychosocial Support program, and I come from Maribor. This is my first year in the Student Council, and I decided to join because I want to help improve the connection between the faculty and students.
I enjoy helping friends when they find themselves in “crisis situations,” where I am happy to share my opinions and perspectives. This is also one of the main reasons I chose this field of study.
I am communicative and active. I love sports and enjoy meeting new people.
All members of the Student Council are available by e-mail studentski.svet@fuds.si
Student representatives in the working bodies of the school
| SASS body | No. member of the SC | Named members |
| SENATE | 3 | Boštjan Žabar, Niki Toroš, Nejc Škof |
| MANAGEMENT BOARD | 1 | Boštjan Žabar |
| SCHOOL ASSEMBLY | All SC members (one-fifth of the SA) | All SC members |
| COMMITTEE FOR STUDENT AND STUDY AFFAIRS | 1 | Mila Sophia Andreas |
| SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE | 1 | Rok Bratina |
| PERSONNEL COMMITTEE | 1 | Lucija Šiftar |
| QUALITY AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE | 1 | Patricija Humar |
| DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE | 1 | Eva Grm |
| RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE | 1 | Rok Bratina |
| COMMITTEE FOR AWARDING TITLES AND AWARDS | 1 | Timon Bertram Wennigerholz |