Soumyadeep Bose - Cultural Secretary

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The Student Executive Council, being the apex students’ body, has responsibilities pertaining to the overall conduct of the college. Having a first-hand experience of 6 months as the Cultural Representative of Section C, I understand that representing our college on a cultural platform is an honour and duty.

As the Cultural Secretary, my agenda would include cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages people to follow their talents. Upholding our legacy of all the events, from open mic nights to Xpressions, may it be offline or online, I would bring in fresh ideas along with the cultural representatives of both batches - senior and junior. I have always believed in the phrase - “ न कालमतिवितन्ते महान्तः स्वेषु कमतसु ” | Loosely translating, it means duty above all / duty cannot be delayed. I have been learning Hindustani Classical Music for the past 16 years of my life, which is why I know that art, dharma, duty and patience go hand in hand.

I was the Cultural Secretary of both my undergraduate college and my school, which has

equipped me with the confidence to take this responsibility. Working under SEC has given me a chance to get a sneak peek into the journey ahead, which I have been trying to learn and understand better since day 1.

This is Soumyadeep Bose, for the position of Cultural Secretary of SEC, Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University.

Divyanshu Ratti - Treasurer

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It has been six months since I have held the post of a Cultural Representative, and writing this SOP takes me back to the day when I pitched for the same. I remember I had said that as a Culrep, apart from carrying out the duties and responsibilities that come with it, I want to be a safe space for my classmates, a person they can find comfort in, and today I can confidently say that I did get to be that, not just limited to Section – A but also to people outside of it. And this is my reason to apply for Student Executive Council - a thought that I can do something for the batch, replicate the impact I was able to make in my class.

And to fulfil this purpose, putting up my candidature for Treasurer is my intent to apply the skills I have acquired all this while. Coming from Commerce and Audit background equips me with the ability to handle the technicalities of the position. Through various PORs held during school and under graduation, I’ve learned how to strike a balance, negotiate, make sure everyone is heard, understand the requirements and logistics, and take care of the welfare of all the stakeholders.

My vision as a Treasurer is to create a comfortable space where every committee can thrive, where there is a smooth run of student activities, and nobody misses out, given how much we are already missing out on due to the pandemic. I would want to take forward the transparency and fair judgment that the current SEC has given way to. Lastly, I believe there is nothing like being able to acknowledge, respect, and represent diverse viewpoints, something that has been part of my growth. And that is how I know it will reflect in my work like it did in the past six months.

Rudrendu Kumar Swain - Treasurer

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I, Rudrendu Kumar Swain, would like to place my nomination for Treasurer of Student Executive Council, Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, 2022-23. I am a Chemical Engineer with a year of work experience in a steel manufacturing giant.

I hail from a middle-class family and being the eldest son, my cousins have always looked up to me as a role model in their lives, which has taught me the value of taking responsibility for my actions. The continual pressure of being looked up to by my cousins and having my actions emulated by them has molded me into the responsible and accountable person I am today. I utilized these learnings during my college days (UG) to be the Chief Coordinator of a Techno-Cultural fest where I had to manage the entire funds for the fest and the numerous groups that were functioning under my direct supervision. Managing the funds for a fest for around 350 students gave me critical insights about handling large sums of money and preparing a budget for an event. Working with a tight budget taught me to think logically, which helped me minimize expenditures, find methods to raise funds, and distribute funds to the appropriate event. Aside from these lessons, this experience taught me the importance of teamwork and handling crises.

In my previous job, monitoring the work and negotiating with senior authorities, particularly for the safe working conditions of 25 employees in my shift, allowed me to develop the critical skill of dealing with higher officials. Regularly supervising the work and safety of 25 employees has greatly aided me in performing my obligations as a Class Representative at XIM, Bhubaneswar, where I have learned the virtues of dispute resolution and working under strict deadlines. Working with the other batch representatives as a team and representing the entire batch as one functional unit has taught me the importance of teamwork and a sense of unity.

Following our batch's brief stay on campus for one month, conducting events in an offline mode in the following year will be the most difficult challenge. This challenge will demand the treasurer's capable leadership and skills in preparing the budget in consultation with the Class Representatives, Cultural Representatives, Treasurers of various Committees, and the Student Executive Council team. My key objective as the treasurer would be to develop the budget for Xpressions'22 and the budget for the entire year and make the whole process as open as possible to incorporate the entire batch.

I believe I have the right attributes and expertise to take on the responsibilities of Student Executive Council Treasurer. I am confident that if given the opportunity, I would accomplish the job admirably while balancing my academics.