Academics
Purpose of committee: The AAP Academics committee is committed to providing academic support to the students of the Academics Achievement Program. Our weekly newsletter provides support to students in search of scholarships, and internships as well as student highlights. The committee also plans alumni & professional panels as well as numerous academic support events. Interested? Contact any of our co-chairs to get involved!
2022-2023 Chairs: Adrian, Dimiana, Mohamed, & Tracey (aap-academics@nyu.edu)
Community Service
Meeting time: Approximately every other Friday, 2:00-5:00pm
Purpose of committee: We develop World Changers Mentorship Program sessions curriculum for high school students in the Bronx, highlighting college prep and social responsibility. We also plan organization wide community service opportunities at least once a year and our meetings consist of brainstorming for these programs.
2022-2023 Chairs: Arielle, Jailee, Mohamed, & Salma (aap-service@nyu.edu)
Events
Purpose of committee: As a committee, we plan K.I.N.G.S. in the fall and the AAP Gala in the spring. We recruit planning committee volunteers and divvy up the responsibilities for the event among the volunteers. Normally, for K.I.N.G.S., we do only recruit our women on campus to help put together this event, but for Gala we recruit any and everyone who wants to volunteer.
2022-2023 Chairs: Arieana, Omnia, Sarah, & Markens (aap-events@nyu.edu)
Games Day
Meeting time: Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM - Silver, Heights Alumni Lounge
Purpose of committee: Games Day is the time of the week for the AAP family to come together and revisit our childhoods together. We come together and play a wide variety of games, ranging from strictly mental to extremely active. It's a great time with great people and great food! What's not to love about that? Gameslife is the committee responsible for planning and successfully executing Games Day each week. If you have fun during Games Day, then you're bound to enjoy Gameslife.
2022-2023 Chairs: Marvin, Melissa, Nana, & Soleil (aap-games@nyu.edu)
Gentlemen of Quality (GQ)
Meeting time: Fridays, 6:00-8:00 PM, Kimmel Center
Purpose of committee: We, the Gentlemen of Quality, are a brotherhood dedicated to the principles of leadership, service, and scholarship. We seek the academic, social, and cultural enhancements of our communities, irrespective of race, color, creed, sexuality and religion. We recognize, respect, and affirm the diverse backgrounds that bring us together to positively impact the NYU community. We aspire to set standards that will be built upon by future leaders. Through these principles, we strive to keep inspiring and nurturing a Gentleman's spirit. Follow us on Instagram for more information!
2022-2023 President & Vice-President: Jeremiah & Markens (aap-gq@nyu.edu)
Public Relations
Purpose of committee: As the Public Relations Committee, we work together to display a positive image for our AAP community. We are the administrators for all social media outlets and the AAP Website. We also create the annual AAP yearbook and event fliers for upcoming AAP programs. Follow us on Instagram. If you would like to get involved, we’d love to have you come out and share your ideas!
2022-2023 Chairs: Ademide, Carlos, Leilani, & Schyler (aap-pr@nyu.edu)
Rap Session
Meeting Time: Mondays, 4:30-6:00 PM - Silver, Room 907
Purpose of committee: To come up with discussion topics for our weekly rap sessions. During our weekly planning meetings, we discuss relevant topics and create agendas for weekly meetings.
2022-2023 Chairs: Alia, Fatou, Saira, & Whitney (aap-rap@nyu.edu)
Women of Excellence, Strength and Tenacity (WEST)
Meeting time: Fridays, 6:00-8:00 PM, Kimmel Center
Purpose of committee: WEST is a women's empowerment organization dedicated to fostering leadership, sisterhood, service and mentorship. Our meetings take place on Fridays at the Kimmel Center for University Life. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more details on when/where our meetings are!
2022-2023 President & Vice-President: Ife & Mariah