2009-2010 HUSA President and Vice President

49th President: Bryan Smart

Cell: 832 865 8813

Bio: Bryan Smart is the 49th President of the Howard University Student Association. Since at Howard University, he has dedicated most of his time toward the betterment of the quality of life for fellow Howard students.  He is a senior, Political Science major from Houston, TX. Bryan is also the former President of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council (2008-2009). During his time at Howard, Bryan has served as an Undergraduate Student Assembly Representative for the College of Arts and Sciences (2007-2008). Within UGSA Mr. Smart served the student body in the capacity of UGSA Grievance Director (2007-2008).  Bryan also had the esteemed pleasure of serving as the Vice-President of the Freshmen Class Board on the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council (2006-2007).  Bryan holds membership in Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Tau Chapter, the Howard University Texas Club and the Political Science Society. Bryan Smart truly believes the saying “We are what we repeatedly do; therefore excellence is not an act but a habit”.

 

49th Vice-President: Jerome Joseph

Cell: 832 878 6358

Bio: Jerome Joseph is a proud native of Houston, Texas and is a senior biology major here at Howard University. He has been actively involved on Howard’s campus since his arrival by being a member of the Howard University Showtime Marching Band and the University’s Symphonic Band. Jerome had his first foray into Howard politics his freshman year when he was elected as an Undergraduate Student Assembly Representative for the College of Arts and Sciences. He was selected as representative of the month in December 2007 and also had the pleasure of serving as the Financial Advisor of UGSA for the second half of the 2008-2009 year. Mr. Joseph just finished his second term as a UGSA representative and also served as programs director for the “Stronger” administration of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council.  Mr. Joseph is also the current Mr. College of Arts and Sciences and was first runner up in this year’s Mr. Howard University Pageant. His main focus is adequately serving the students’ needs here at Howard. He is willing and able to go above and beyond the call of duty and to do whatever is necessary to make this a better Howard University for us all.

What is HUSA?
The Howard University Student Association (HUSA) was established in 1961 and adopted its constitution in January of 1977. Our purpose is to provide input into the University's decision-making process; to act as spokesperson for the students; and to maintain communications concerning student's interests and concerns in all of the schools and colleges.

HUSA includes within its domain the entire student body; a legislative branch known as the General Assembly which consists of all representatives of the Undergraduate Student Assembly (UGSA) and the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA); a judicial branch known as the Policy Board which interprets the HUSA constitution; an the executive branch, administered by the President and Vice President. All officers are elected every spring for a one-year term.

HUSA's Mission Statement
We, the Howard University Student Association: the eyes, ears and voice for the Student Body, aim to create awareness and a more proactive approach to leadership. With a renewed vigor, we will facilitate the empowerment of the Student Body and to turn our academic learning into practical experiences that will uplift and unify a divided Pan-African community.