HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
WE’RE GLAD YOU ASKED.
Standing Identity Caucuses:
AAPI Caucus, Black Caucus, Christian Caucus, Disability Caucus, Faith Caucus, Jewish Caucus, Latinx Caucus, LGBTQIA+ Caucus, Muslim Caucus, Women’s Caucus
Standing Issue Caucuses:
Gun Violence Prevention Caucus, Healthcare Caucus, Progressive Caucus, Veteran & Military Caucus
JOIN A CAUCUS!
Appointed positions are a great way to get involved with the current E-Board and learn more about how CDA works! Appointed positions include: Regional Directors, Regional Judges, Deputy Department Directors, National Parliamentarian, and National Historian.
APPLY FOR A POSITION!
National Council meetings are open to the public. This means that even if you are not a National Council delegate, you can still attend! Learn about how the legislative body of CDA works! Create a strong network of college students! Speak during our Public Comment section!
Read more about how the National Council works below.
JOIN A NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING!
“Thanks to CDA, I’ve not only discovered my political voice and a platform to express my values, but I’ve also formed meaningful connections with like-minded individuals from all corners of the country. I’ve built lasting friendships with a diverse network of political professionals, whose passion for advocacy is a constant source of inspiration. I’m eagerly looking forward to collaborating with everyone this term!”
Liv Delgado
Healthcare Caucus Chair
NATIONAL COUNCIL
The National Council is the legislative body of CDA where delegates of our State Federations and Caucuses come together to vote on resolutions, learn about what other states are currently working on, hear updates from our Executive Board members, and network with like-minded college students who are passionate about making a difference in their community.
Here’s a few things you should know about the National Council:
The National Council is comprised of four delegates from each state, as determined by each State Federation, as well as each Identity Caucus Chair.
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These delegates are able to vote and speak on items brought before the National Council.
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While just the National Council Delegates and Identity Caucus Chairs are able to vote, everyone is welcome to join our meetings, listen to our speakers, and speak during the “Public Comment” section of our agenda!
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Interested in joining National Council Meetings?
STATE FEDERATION RESOURCES
STARTUP CHECKLIST
Creating a new State Federation? We know it can be tricky. Here’s a simplified checklist of everything you should keep on your radar. And don’t worry, CDA will be there every step of the way! Feel free to contact our President, Vice President, or National Council Chair with any questions you have!
NC RESOLUTION TEMPLATE
We know Parliamentary Procedure can be confusing sometimes. At CDA, we don’t want that to get in the way of your chapter’s participation at National Council meetings. That’s why NC Chair Levi Jones created a template. Now, all your resolutions can be drafted faster than you can say “CDA!”