Student Leadership & Cultural Organizations

Unity Presidents’ Council

Unity Presidents' Council (UPC) (est. 1990) consists of the student leaders who serve as chairs and co-chairs of the Unity organizations and is the governing body of the Unity organizations. The council meets weekly to hear concerns and address matters relevant to their members and organizations and strives to create a climate in Unity that embraces community building and encourages collaboration to achieve common goals as a united entity.  

Unity Organizations

The cultural groups under the Unity umbrella serve as a vital network of support for their members. These organizations offer students who share a common identity, a space to connect, explore, and celebrate that identity while sharing everyday experiences - both uplifting and challenging. Unity organizations sponsor a wide range of events throughout the year, including fine arts forums, cultural and heritage celebrations, conferences, workshops, and more.

  • Asian Students’ Association ( ASA ) est. 1985
  • Black Students’ Alliance ( BSA ) est. 1968
  • Chinese Students’ Association ( CSA ) est. 2003
  • South Asian Student Association of Smith ( EKTA ) est. 1988
  • Indigenous Smith Students and Allies ( ISSA ) est. 1995
  • International Students’ Organization ( ISO ) est. 1950
  • Korean Students’ Association ( KSA ) est. 1985
  • Latin American Students’ Organization ( LASO ) est. 1983
  • Multiethnic Interracial Smith College ( MISC ) est. 2000
  • Smith African and Caribbean Students’ Association ( SACSA ) est. 1988
  • Vietnamese Students’ Association ( VSA ) est. 2004

Unity Award

Presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs on Ivy Day in May, the award goes to the student who has made the most outstanding contribution toward promoting diversity and multiculturalism in the Smith community.